If you have a hankering for some almost homemade ribs, Zukin’s Rib Shack in Lincoln Park, Michigan fits the bill. Lincoln Park is also home to Calder Dairy – the start of the Michigan Ice Cream trail!

I visited Zukin's early in my Michigan journey and found a place with a family-owned comfortable feeling that cannot be replicated. The value of the portion size makes it an easy choice for a quick, hot takeout meal.
Travelers Voice/TripAdvisor
Part of the Downriver, Michigan community, this take-out and delivery-only restaurant has been helping families share a meal since the 1970s. One of the resounding favorites, no matter the age is Zukin’s famous Rib Kabobs.
Whenever I’m hungry for a slab of ribs at a price that seems more like eating out 10 years ago, Zukin’s is our go-to. I mean, just look at these babies.
Nef M./Google Reviews
No matter what format you order your ribs, they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Plus, their barbecue sauce is so well-loved that they sell it by the bottle!
If ribs aren’t your thing, Zukin’s handwritten chalkboard menu offers a variety of options for everyone. Zukin’s Rib Shack has you covered whether you’re craving pizza, pasta, or even a fish fry!
Travelers Voice/Tripadvisor
Zukin’s Rib Shack in Lincoln Park, Michigan has the kiddos in mind, too. This includes some of the best chicken fingers in the Metro Detroit area.

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While you’re waiting for your dinner to be cooked to order, there’s a variety of cabinet-style arcade games to keep your attention. Zukin’s Rib Shack has a wonderful array of old-school favorites - maybe that’ll be an opportunity to share a piece of your childhood with a loved one!
Jim Doyle/Google Reviews
Inside Zukin’s, it feels like nothing has changed since its opening in 1972.
Including the fried chicken recipe, which is crispy and juicy (and difficult to stop eating, if I’m being totally honest).
Zukin’s Rib Shack
Zukin’s Rib Shack also features a fantastic selection of appetizers, including egg rolls, cheese sticks, wing dings, and two different kinds of ribs.
Their “Dial a Dinner” takeout has been a Lincoln Park staple for parties, events, and even a quiet night at home. Getting messy with ribs can be romantic, too, didn’t you know?
Jacki Mick
In fact, this downriver rib shack is so well-loved that they opened up a second location about twenty miles away in Livonia, Michigan.

If you ever find yourself looking for a satisfying rib joint when you’re in the downriver area, look no further than Zukin’s Rib Shack! Plus, if you make the trip to Lincoln Park in December, you can stop by Calder’s Dairy, a homespun shop with the creamiest, dreamiest ice cream!

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Zukin's Rib Shack, 967 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, USA