At The Flying Rib, the namesake ribs are presented as straightforward, sauce-forward pork ribs with a casual bar-food sensibility. They are typically grilled or roasted to a tender texture and then coated in a sweet-savory barbecue sauce that leans toward sticky rather than heavily smoked. The portions are well-suited to sharing among a group, often served with basics like fries or slaw, making them easy to pair with drinks. Patrons describe them as a satisfying option for a late-night plate in a bar setting rather than a competition-level smokehouse style.