Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in St. Joseph: 3:35 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 469-6097 to confirm.
Location & directions
208 North Main StreetSt. Joseph, IL 61873
About The Ribcage BBQ
The Ribcage BBQ is a barbecue restaurant located at 208 North Main Street in St. Joseph, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 10 restaurants, cafes and bars in St. Joseph.
The Ribcage BBQ is open daily, 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
You can visit for dine-in.
You can reach the team at (217) 469-6097.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 208 North Main Street, St. Joseph, IL 61873
- Phone
- (217) 469-6097
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Ribcage BBQ’s weekday schedule with 70 other barbecue restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 94% of them (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 91 hours a week, 32 hours more than the local median of 59. 69% of barbecue restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and The Ribcage BBQ is one of them.
Compared with 70 other barbecue restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Illinois
Based on 28 menus with 1,865 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
We don’t have The Ribcage BBQ’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what barbecue restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Beans | 50% | $4.38 |
| Pulled Pork | 36% | $10.00 |
| French Fries | 36% | $4.25 |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 36% | $12.45 |
| Onion Rings | 32% | $4.54 |
| Potato Salad | 32% | $3.75 |
| Coleslaw | 29% | $3.75 |
| Green Beans | 25% | $2.75 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Ribcage BBQ there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (1), Chinese (1), Italian (1), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianPadanos Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- ChineseChina King< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeGeschenk Coffee Haus< 0.1 mi
- AmericanRoch's Place< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Ribcage BBQ's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is The Ribcage BBQ open on Sunday?
Yes, The Ribcage BBQ is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is The Ribcage BBQ located?
The Ribcage BBQ is located at 208 North Main Street, St. Joseph, IL 61873.
What is the phone number of The Ribcage BBQ?
You can call The Ribcage BBQ at (217) 469-6097.
Does The Ribcage BBQ offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Ribcage BBQ. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Ribcage BBQ open late?
Yes – The Ribcage BBQ is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Ribcage BBQ?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Ribcage BBQ. Nearby options include Padanos Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Subway (< 0.1 mi), and China King (< 0.1 mi).
How much do barbecue restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 28 menus with 1,865 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
Nearby places
All in St. Joseph
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