Kool Daddy’s Bbq - Dublin

The fact that the parking lot was empty should have been a warning sign. However, we were seated promptly and the staff was friendly. The interior of the restaurant was pleasant. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the price we paid. We ordered a variety of tacos since the ribs were not available. The brisket taco we had was mostly fat and gristle. While the mac and cheese side dish was generous in portion, it was not enjoyable to eat.

I am uncertain how long this restaurant will remain open. My family and I decided to visit on a whim one Friday night and it was not very busy. We were disappointed to find out that they were out of ribs, as indicated with a disclaimer on the menu. There is no kids menu, so we ended up ordering a taco and a side dish to share for our young children. My husband and father-in-law ordered some pounds of meat, but we ended up having to wait longer than expected because they were out of sausage and needed to order something else. My flank steak was tasty, but they do not have plain ranch dressing. There are definitely some issues that need to be addressed, and sadly, I doubt this restaurant will survive for long.

I was craving some delicious, smoky, tender ribs and mac and cheese, so I called the restaurant to inquire about the menu options. When I arrived, I found the entrance to be lacking in character and in need of some improvement. Unfortunately, they had run out of mac and cheese by the time I got there. The ribs I ordered were a bit dry and overcooked, but still tender. They lacked the smoky flavor I was hoping for and seemed like they had been reheated. The price of $22 for a full slab of ribs is below market value, which may explain the quality of the food. The interior of the restaurant could also use some updating, as it appears to be in need of a new coat of paint and better lighting. The presentation of the ribs was sloppy, as it seemed like they had been torn in half rather than properly cut. Despite these issues, I appreciated the prompt service and the friendly staff. In the end, I would give the restaurant 3 stars, with the potential to be a 2 if it weren't for the helpful greeters.

Brisket was pretty good and so where the Nachos. I will come back and try more but from the food that I had it was pretty good. I'm giving a 4* review because they still weren't quite done remodeling and you could see some places that needed work. That aside food was above average and decently priced. All and all a great atmosphere and I would recommend a try.

The ribs were terrible, they make Applebees fake ribs sound good. Service is not something the employees subscribe to. One and done.