Best Place for Ribs

1. Red Pig Inn

Location: 1470 N. Perry St., Ottawa; 2215 Tiffin Ave., Findlay

Hours: Ottawa: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Findlay: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Phone: 419-523-6458 Ottawa; 419-425-9205 Findlay

Highlights: The process for making great ribs a well-known specialty at Red Pig Inn begins with slow cooking the ribs over night. In the morning they are basted and charbroiled to perfection. Stop by Red Pig Inn for a taste of summer the whole family will love.

2. Texas Roadhouse

Location: 1940 Roschman Ave., Lima

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Phone: 419-228-7427

Highlights: Picture ribs slow cooked, basting in a signature sauce and you'll see Texas Roadhouse. Ribs are so popular they cook more than 3,000 pounds a week. The meat literally falls off the bone. So if you really love barbecue, stop by Texas Roadhouse soon.

3. Lock Sixteen Steakhouse

Location: 706 N. Cable Road, Lima

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Phone: 419-224-LOCK

Highlights: There's no need to fire up the grill when Lock Sixteen can do it for you. Jump in the car and head over for mouth-watering ribs. Slow cooked and ready when you want them. What better way to enjoy these hot summer days.