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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Baby Back Shak
Dairy-Free at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 42 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pound Meat, Smoked Turkey (per lb) and 3 Meat Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 37 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pound Meat, Smoked Turkey (per lb) and 3 Meat Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cajun Boudain (1 Stick), Slice of Cake and Cajun Boudain (2 Sticks). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey Leg, Small Tossed Salad and Smoked Ham (per lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brisket Plate, Smoked Turkey Leg and Small Tossed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey (per lb), Brisket Plate and Smoked Turkey Leg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 6 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey Leg, Small Tossed Salad and Cole Slaw (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Baby Back Shak
Baby Back Shak in Dallas has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Slice of Cake, Shak's Beans (Small) and Shak’s Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Baby Back Shak
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked Chicken Breast (per lb) | 2.1 g | 76 g |
| Turkey Salad | 52.7 g | 72.7 g |
| Meat Potato | 8.5 g | 70.5 g |
| Rib Plate | 73.9 g | 42.7 g |
| Smoked Sliced Pork (per lb) | 34.8 g | 39.9 g |
| Chicken Drummies | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Sliced Brisket (per lb) | 34.8 g | 31.1 g |
| Rib Slab | 0 g | 26.3 g |
| Turkey Plate | 85.1 g | 25.2 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Shak's Beans (Small) | 53.3 g | 22.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat Combo - $21.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Combo - $20.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Slab Rib Plate - $20.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Sliced Pork Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornish Hen Plate - $19.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Breast Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boudain Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Link Sausage Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drummies Plate - $17.5: Served with 2 sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Served with 1 side
- Rib Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoke Sliced Pork Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced/Chopped Beef Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, 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: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, 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-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Link Sandwich - $12.5: Served with 1 side Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, 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, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Salad - $13 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Salad - $11.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Tossed Salad - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Tossed Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Meat Salad - $8.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shak Taters
Options: Butter, Cheese, Chives, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits
- Plain Baked Potato - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Meat Potato - $13: Choice of Ribs, Chicken, Ham, Links, or Turkey Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
By the Pound
- Rib Slab - $35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Slab Ribs - $19 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Brisket (per lb) - $22 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sliced Pork (per lb) - $17 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Breast (per lb) - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Link (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ham (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornish Hen (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Drummies (per lb) - $15.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pound Meat - $11: Any meat except Ribs and Drummies Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Also available in Pint ($8.50) and Quart ($10.50)
- Buttered Corn (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shak's Beans (Small) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Shakcessories
- Cajun Boudain (1 Stick) - $9.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Boudain (2 Sticks) - $11.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Drummies - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Leg - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Slice of Cake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Back Shak
- Is Baby Back Shak dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Baby Back Shak has 42 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 1/2 Pound Meat, Smoked Turkey (per lb) and 3 Meat Combo.
- What can I eat at Baby Back Shak on a dairy-free diet?
- 1/2 Pound Meat, Smoked Turkey (per lb) and 3 Meat Combo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 42 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Baby Back Shak have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Slice of Cake and Shak's Beans (Small).
- Is Baby Back Shak gluten-free?
- 37 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Baby Back Shak?
- Smoked Chicken Breast (per lb), at roughly 76g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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