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July 30, 2009 @ 3:10 PM
a diner from Omaha, NE
The first time I visited Red Zone with some friends the restaurant had run out of rubs (this at around 6:30 PM). We tried the smoked turkey legs, which were just OK. Not bad, not great, just OK.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
April 4, 2009 @ 11:17 AM
a diner from Omaha Ne
This is a great little "secret" place....the food is fabulous, the staff very cordial and prices can't be beat. The ice cream machine is a great plus especially when kids are in tow. Great cobbler to go with that ice cream!!!! Large screen tvs make the experience complete. Love this place!!!!
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July 30, 2009 @ 3:10 PM
a diner from Omaha, NE
The first time I visited Red Zone with some friends the restaurant had run out of rubs (this at around 6:30 PM). We tried the smoked turkey legs, which were just OK. Not bad, not great, just OK.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
April 4, 2009 @ 11:17 AM
a diner from Omaha Ne
This is a great little "secret" place....the food is fabulous, the staff very cordial and prices can't be beat. The ice cream machine is a great plus especially when kids are in tow. Great cobbler to go with that ice cream!!!! Large screen tvs make the experience complete. Love this place!!!!
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July 30, 2009 @ 3:10 PM
a diner from Omaha, NE
The first time I visited Red Zone with some friends the restaurant had run out of rubs (this at around 6:30 PM). We tried the smoked turkey legs, which were just OK. Not bad, not great, just OK.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
The second time I actually got to try the ribs; too bad they honestly weren't worth the wait. The BBQ is passable but it just isn't that good considering the price, which is expensive ($21 if you get a few ribs, a couple of small side orders, a small cornbread muffin and a soda).
Also, while we were there the manager got into an argument with a customer who had brought in a gift certificate that apparently hadn't expired. He told the customer that although the certificate was still "technically" good, he had decided a few months back "not to accept them any longer." Weird business practice.
And while a "divey" vibe can actually work for a BBQ place, especially if the chow in the place is good, the school-cafeteria atmosphere at Red Zone is 100-percent personality-free.
There's plenty of parking here, though, it's easy to find and it seemed pretty clean; at least the place has that going for it.
I live just a few minutes from Red Zone so I was really hoping to like the place. It would've been great to have a good BBQ joint nearby. No go. I gave it two chances, and I probably won't give it a third.
April 4, 2009 @ 11:17 AM
a diner from Omaha Ne
This is a great little "secret" place....the food is fabulous, the staff very cordial and prices can't be beat. The ice cream machine is a great plus especially when kids are in tow. Great cobbler to go with that ice cream!!!! Large screen tvs make the experience complete. Love this place!!!!
