Baby Back Shak – American
The air at Baby Back Shak is thick with the intoxicating perfume of slow-smoldering wood and caramelized spices, drawing diners into a soulful sanctuary of authentic barbecue. Generous platters arrive laden with glistening, fall-off-the-bone ribs and tender, smoke-kissed brisket, where every bite reveals a deep, savory bark and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. From the succulent Cornish hens to the massive multi-meat combos, the experience is a hearty celebration of low-and-slow tradition served in a welcoming, no-frills atmosphere.
1800, South Akard Street, Dallas, TX, 75215 +12144287427 https://www.babybackshak.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Shak Plates
Served with 2 sides: buttered corn, cole slaw, green beans, potato salad, boudain, Shak's beans, tossed salad, or baked potato.
- Shak’s Platter - $24: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat Combo - $21.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Combo - $20.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Slab Rib Plate - $20.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Sliced Pork Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornish Hen Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Breast Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boudain Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Link Sausage Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drummies Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Bologna Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Child’s Plate - $12: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Served with 1 side
- Rib Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Sliced Pork Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced/Chopped Beef Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Cornish Hen Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Link Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Bologna Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Available at: dinner, lunch
Shak Salads
Dressings: Ranch, Italian, French, Blue Cheese, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard
- Chef Salad - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Salad - $13 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Tossed Salad - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Tossed Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Meat Salad - $8.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shak Taters
Options: Butter, Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits
- Plain Baked Potato - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Potato - $12: Choice of Ribs, Chicken, Ham, Links, or Turkey Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Potato - $13: Choice of Ribs, Chicken, Ham, Links, or Turkey Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
By the Pound
- Rib Slab - $35 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Slab Ribs - $19 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Brisket (per lb) - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sliced Pork (per lb) - $17 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Breast (per lb) - $17 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Link (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ham (per lb) - $15.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornish Hen (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Drummies (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pound Meat - $11: Any meat except Ribs and Drummies Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Also available in Pint ($8.50) and Quart ($10.50)
- Buttered Corn (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shak's Beans (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Shakcessories
- Cajun Boudain (1 Stick) - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Boudain (2 Sticks) - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Drummies - $10 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Leg - $12 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Slice of Cake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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