Baked potato
Chicken Breast is the focus
D Magazine recognition
Drinks, go for the lemonade on the right.
More plaques showing their accolades from Texas Monthly
Plaques showing their accolades.
Shak's Platter, 5 types of meat and 2 sides. Sausage, boudin, Chicken Breast, ribs, and brisket So worth it!
a bbq sign with light bulbs
a woman standing at a counter
Brisket!
Menu 10/2022
Exterior of building
Outside Main Entrance
Ribs. That all I need!
ribs, food, bbq ribs
Loving the tape to keep the sauce and meat to go from making a mess
3 Meat Plate
Meat combo: ribs, brisket, loaded baked potato and coleslaw
Boudin plate with loaded baked potato and corn
Ribs double green beans.
Shak platter
Ribs, brisket, green beans, slaw.
Jose C.
Jul 18, 2024
I was told this location had been close for a while and now is back in business.. Headed for lunch today to BBS.. I order myself the 3 Meat plate with two side. Brisket, Chicken Breast, hot link and trying boudin for the first time with a side of corn. The food was all good, I definitely enjoyed the hot link and the chicken. The brisket was a bit on the dry side with just too much fat but with BBQ sauce it gave it a great taste. I tried boudin for the first time and I can say it was not my favorite. The link was nice and had a spice to it. I will definitely come back and try some ribs and pork. The place itself is nice a clean and the counter lady was very polite.
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Allison P.
Oct 12, 2023
I 100% recommend this place. The service and staff was great! The food came out within 5 minutes of us sitting down. Not only was it quick, it was hot and great! I was upset that I couldn't finish it and my hotel didn't have a microwave in the room.I ordered the 2 meat platter with ribs, brisket, loaded baked potato and coleslaw. The coleslaw was sweet which is how I like my coleslaw so I was very pleased!
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Juanita W.
Aug 24, 2023
Greeted right away, soft jazz music playing. The brisket is my favorite meat. It is moist and tender, the ribs fall off the bone (reason why not as high as brisket is I do not eat pork ribs. The chicken is cooked well; I prefer more seasoning. The potatoes were cooked more than I prefer; however, it tasted really good. I wanted collard greens; they only have green beens with chicken. So I settled for a tossed salad. The ingredients were fresh! Yes! I will definitely come back for the brisket. Oh yes and the bbq sauce too is tasty sweet and sour. I love the pictures that represent the different aspects of Black culture too!
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Joseph R.
Sep 5, 2023
Food was delicious. Get the Shak Platter , for $20 ( September 2023) my wife and I ate The platter had brisket, chicken, ribs, boudin, and a spicy sausage. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. Plus a pile of bread !! We walked out fat as two ticks on a deers hind side .The cashier was super sweet and the food came out nice and hot.Inside is nice and comfortable with plenty of tables. You can also get your order to take away.When I'm back in Dallas, definitely, without a doubt returning!!
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Lawrencia L.
Jul 2, 2023
I went here based off a recommendation and I was not disappointed. The ribs were tender and the portions were a decent size based off the money you paid. The ribs were flavorful and well seasoned. I can't wait to come back here and try something else on the menu. I ordered online and the food was ready promptly when I arrived.
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Cheryl B.
Jan 20, 2024
I'm back!!! Came to help my daughter recover from fracturing ribs and wanted to let her dog run a bit. I didn't realize the Shak was right by it!! Lucky me!! I didn't have any hesitation about stopping. The Shak is so cool and faster than you can say Baby Back Shak! Ribs were so tasty and meaty. Loved the Shak beans and salad too. When I looked up from eating I noticed lots of great sports memorabilia and heard some awesome jazz playing. What more could you want anyway, well maybe a Coke, Pepsi just ain't my thang.
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Simon G.
Feb 15, 2025
Went to a retirement party and the food was catered from Baby Back Shak. The food was delicious! Meat fell off the bones on the ribs! Brisket very tasty! My mouth was in heaven with the smoked Salmon! You will not be disappointed!
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Sue M.
Feb 13, 2025
A great place to grab a plate and enjoy at home. The rib plate is the best barbecue. Not a place to dine but great for take out.
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Martin C.
Sep 9, 2024
Best BBQ spot downtown for lunch, generous portions, and good sides. Inexpensive $17 for two neat combo plate.
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brtbrt
Nov 24, 2024
Finger lick good... Ribs so tender koolaid was bussin, I mixed it with the lemonade .... Bake potato w 2 meats OMG and prices amazing!!! Must go back
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