Where To Find South Florida's Best Ribs

They aren't only in barbecue restaurants

by Olee Fowler@oleefowler Updated May 24, 2017, 9:30am EDT

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by Olee Fowler@oleefowler Updated May 24, 2017, 9:30am EDT

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From "low and slow" to spicy and sweet, there’s something about ribs that always makes us all unequivocally say "mmm." When you’re craving some good ol’ comfort food, start with a plate of ribs from one of the following places in South Florida. We bet you’ll be starving by the time you finish reading this list, which is listed in alphabetical order.

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Bar-B-Que Ribs Chicken & Jerk Shack

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Be prepared for generous portions of just off the grill barbecue ribs, served with even larger portions of sides like mac n' cheese and cornbread.

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12101 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167

Bo Legs Bbq

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Served out of a trailer across from a laundromat, this no frills barbecue spot serves up smokey ribs doused in mustard sauce.

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250 NE 167th St, Miami, FL 33162

Finka Table & Tap

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When you want that sweet and spicy kick, head over to FINKA and try its sweet sriracha glazed pork ribs served with house made potato wedges tossed in kimchee salt.

14690 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175

(305) 227-8818

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Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill

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When you’re looking for tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs, Flanigan’s never disappoints. Don’t forget to drench them in their signature sweet barbecue sauce.

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2721 Bird Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

(305) 446-1114

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fooq's

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If you’re looking for a Persian take on classic ribs, try Fooq’s Persian lamb ribs made with tamarind glaze, citrus, pistachio, cilantro and served with upland cress.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

(786) 536-2749

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Saint City BBQ

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Don't be fooled by the coffee shop signs, this place is serving up all things barbecue. This Little River spot features popular half slabs of ribs, doused in a sweet sauce and served with white bread of soak up all the additional saucy goodness.

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9302 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33147

Shivers Bar-B-Q

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Any of the ribs dishes— baby back ribs, barbecue beef ribs, rib trio — are smoky, sweet perfection and a must try at Shiver’s in Homestead. It will totally be worth the drive.

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28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033

(305) 248-9475

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Shorty's Bar-B-Q

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Iconic spot for barbecue since 1951. If you like barbecue, you’ll love everything about Shorty’s. You especially won’t be disappointed with the tender, smoky flavor of its spare ribs and baby back ribs.

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9200 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156

(305) 670-7732

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Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

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Baby Back Ribs, St. Louis Ribs, or a mix of both. Hand rubbed and seasoned, smoked for hours, and brushed with a sweet barbecue glaze make these a must-stop, authentic dish.

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S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

(954) 474-3833

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill

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Midtown isn’t exactly known for being a rib go-to neighborhood, but those who have tried Sugarcane’s melt-in-your-mouth Korean style beef short ribs know differently.

3252 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137

(786) 369-0353

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Swine Southern Table & Bar

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Swine’s known for many things but above all its ribs are smoked low and slow for 14 hours to give it that authentic barbecue taste and fall-off-the-bone quality.

2415 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

(786) 360-6433

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The Social Club

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Would you brine ribs for 96 hours? Yeah, we didn’t think so. Good thing we don’t have to because the Social Club takes care of that for us with its tender 96 Hour St. Louis Ribs made with sugarcane brine, sesame-sorghum glaze and jicama slaw.