Robinson's No 1 Ribs

I wouldn't get my hopes up eating there, or takeout. It's a gamble. I spent about $80.00 there earlier part of the year and I was so disappointed with the ribtips and chicken wings! There have been times when the food was just right too. Like I said, "It's a gamble ".

I think the Robinsons No. 1 Ribs Restaurant has several locations, this review is for the location in Oak Park, Illinois. I've only tried this restaurant twice (as I don't live in the area), but each time the food has been consistently good. They offer takeout or you can choose to dine in. The staff are polite and friendly. It's a casual, clean facility, in a safe area and the ambiance would be even nicer if they played music. Anyway...the food is why you go there and they offer generous portions of delicious, perfectly barbecued ribs and chicken, greens, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, French fries and corn bread. Items are reasonably priced. Parking is in the back.

Seriously adding your own $2 tip to my already $7 Dr Pepper at your food truck at the Luke Combs concert. Not even going to give me the option to select a tip or opt out FOR A BOTTLE of DR PEPPER. I hope the next time you have diarrhea you are out of toilet paper.

I went to Robinson's yesterday. My first mind told me to leave when on a Friday night there were no customers. I was truly disappointed with my order and was to tired to go back and address it. The ribs were fall apart but they did not have a nice bite to them. They also had a burnt flavor that was definitely not pleasant. I have had Robinson's in the past but this was not a quality product. I will choose another restaurant in the future.

Went on fathers's day the BBQ was good, they give you plenty of food. Good taste. The cold slaw was nasty it had way too much vinegar or spices or something. Nice customer service. They also have a sit down restaurant and a section with a bar. That also has a sit down section. Chicken Wings, Rib Tips

Le Sigh... I'd been eyeing their site for a few days because they have Turkey Tips. I finally decided to take the plunge. Unfortunately, I drowned. The tips were basically chopped pieces of meat, no bones. I'm not totally mad at that though. The sauce was subpar. I asked about the baked beans and was told they were good. Yes, they are if you like Campbell's Pork 'n Beans- that's exactly what they were. The corn bread muffin was hard and terrible. The BEST thing about the meal was the order of fries!! They were great!!! Service was mediocre. Will I go back? Nope.

I lived in Oak Park 35 years ago when I was in training at UIC. I used to love Robinson's ribs as the ribs were meaty and fell off the bone. I hadn't eaten there in 30 years but happened to be in Oak Park and took my wife. Boy has this changed. We went for lunch and the ribs were extremely dry almost to the point where they couldn't be eaten. The links were equally dry. I suspect this meat had been cooked the night before and simply was warmed and smothered with sauce,The service was slow even though there were few people in the restaurant. This was good 35 years ago but it is well past its prime. I just don't see a restaurant with this lack of quality surviving.

I used the LOVE food and customer services. But NOW it's gone to the Point that it Looks and Taste like GARBAGE. It's ashame because I want and love to support BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES. WHY are you not caring about the food PREPARATION and PRESENTATION anymore? I Am very disappointed in the way you cook, smell and the presentation of the food. How did you become the ONE to NOTHING. The place is NOT THAT CLEAN. The parking is impossible. ASHAME ON YOU. PEOPLE BEWARE THEY ARE NOT GOOD ANYMORE.

I placed a fairly large online order (whole chicken, large rib tips, hot links and various sides and extra sauces) with Robinson's #1 Ribs for a specific pickup time. Not only was my order ready when I arrived at the appointed time, it was perfectly packaged. The young man that was on-duty at the time opened the box for me to ensure everything was there, then he carried my order to my car which was very much appreciated by a "mature" woman. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked and plentiful. I don't live in the area, but I will be visiting Robinson's #1 Ribs again!

Times are changing. I only had the rib tips. They were ok but not the best like years ago. Service was great. Got in and out fast. Ambiance. I used take out. I will try this place again