Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - Iowa City Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack in Iowa City, a haven for BBQ lovers seeking bold flavors and tender meats. Located at 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd, this joint captures the essence of mouthwatering barbecue with its extensive menu. One highlight is their fall-off-the-bone ribs, paired beautifully with a variety of homemade sauces including fan favorites like Original, Cowboy, and Carolina Vinegar.
Beyond ribs, patrons rave about the pulled pork, smoked sausage, and brisket, each showcasing distinct smoke profiles. The crispy fries and honey cornbread add a delightful crunch and sweetness to your meal. With monthly specials and an impressive pickle bar, every visit promises new tastes. The blend of quality ingredients and friendly service creates a warm atmosphere that keeps customers returning. Experience the heart of BBQ at Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack—it’s a culinary destination you won’t want to miss!
Sandwiches
Fatty Beef Brisket
Our own version of the traditional.Grilled with cowboy sauce and topped with provolone cheese.
Pulled Pork
Smoked for 12 hours and hand pulled for great flavor, you'll love pigging out with our pulled pork.
Double Cheeseburger
Two quarter pound patties with American cheese.
Crispy Chicken
Smoked Chicken
Full breast, Original BBQ Sauce glaze, grilled, and topped with Smoked Gouda cheese.
Smoked Portobello
Finished on the grill with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers.
Smoked Italian Sausage
Buon giorno! A spicy taste of Italy with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers.
The Supreme
Pork, chicken and brisket simmered in Jimmy Jack's Original Barbecue sauce.
Beef Brisket
Hickory smoked with our spice rub for optimum bark. Hand-carved to order.
Cuban Sandwich W/2 Sides
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, Cuban sauce, Piedmont-style mustard on ciabatta.
Cuban Sandwich
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, Cuban sauce, Piedmont-style mustard on ciabatta.
Specials
Extras
Ketchup Dipping Sauce
Jalapeno
Chicago Fire
A Little Sweet & a Lot of Heat
Original
Bold & Tangy
Pickle
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Carolina Mustard
Puts Honey Mustard to Shame
Cowboy
Sweet & Smokey
Onion
Lil' Jimmy
2oz. child-size sandwich. Choice of Pulled Pork, Supreme, Chicken, or Brisket
Kids Mac-N-Cheese
Cheesy, gooey, creamy, and oh-so-delicious.
Kids
Soft Drinks
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Dr. Pepper
Fanta Grape
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Fanta Strawberry
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Squirt
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Millstream Rootbeer
Fanta Pineapple
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Original Bottle
Chicago Fire Bottle
Rib Rub
Carolina Mustard Bottle
Cowboy Bottle
Sauce Bottles/Rib Rub
Ribs & Chicken With 2 Sides
Half Smoked Chicken W/ 2 Sides
The pink smoke ring shows we take as much care with our chicken as we do with our ribs.
Wings (10) W/2 Sides
Ten smoked wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, medium or hot sauce, served with a side of ranch and veggie sticks.
Jack's Sampler W/ 2 Sides
You choose three different smoked meats (excludes burger and half chicken), along with two sides of your choice.
Wings (5) W/2 Sides
Ten smoked wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, medium or hot sauce, served with a side of ranch and veggie sticks.
Full Slab Of Ribs W/ 2 Sides
Full slab - full flavor - full belly.
Half Slab Of Ribs W/ 2 Sides
A half rack of St. Louis style pork ribs, slow smoked to perfection.
Half Slab & Half Chicken W/ 2 Sides
The best of both worlds - perfect for sharing!
Wings (10)
Ten smoked wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, medium or hot sauce, served with a side of ranch and veggie sticks.
Half Smoked Chicken
The pink smoke ring shows we take as much care with our chicken as we do with our ribs.
Half Slab Of Ribs
A half rack of St. Louis style pork ribs, slow smoked to perfection.
Wings (5)
Ten smoked wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, medium or hot sauce, served with a side of ranch and veggie sticks.
Full Slab Of Ribs
Full slab - full flavor - full belly.
Ribs & Chicken
Sides
Baked Beans
Cookie
Fries
Ice Cream Sandwich
Cole Slaw
No Side
Mac-N-Cheese
Honey Butter Corn Bread
Chips
Fatty Beef Brisket W/ 2 Sides
Our own version of the traditional.Grilled with cowboy sauce and topped with provolone cheese.
Beef Brisket W/ 2 Sides
Hickory smoked with our spice rub for optimum bark. Hand-carved to order.
The Supreme W/ 2 Sides
Pork, chicken and brisket simmered in Jimmy Jack's Original Barbecue sauce.
Pulled Pork W/ 2 Sides
Smoked for 12 hours and hand pulled for great flavor, you'll love pigging out with our pulled pork.
Crispy Chicken W/ 2 Sides
Double Cheese Burger W/ 2 Sides
Smoked Italian Sausage W/ 2 Sides
Buon giorno! A spicy taste of Italy with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers.
Smoked Portobello W/ 2 Sides
Finished on the grill with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers.
Smoked Chicken W/ 2 Sides
Full breast, Original BBQ Sauce glaze, grilled, and topped with Smoked Gouda Cheese.
Sandwiches With 2 Sides
Salads
BBQ Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar jack cheese, smoked chicken, cornbread croutons, bbq ranch.
Brisket And Blue Salad
Grilled Fatty Brisket, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Cornbread Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side.