"The Rib Co. has been family owned and operated and serving great food to the Morongo Basin since 1997. We are more than just great ribs - our menu offers a wide variety of selections including seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers and some house favorites such as lamb chops and meat loaf. We also have the best wine selection in the valley," according to its website.



Despite being the "best little rib house in the desert," I had my mind on some other menu items: grilled jalapenos, California burger, and steak.



Ultimately, though, I went with the meatloaf. The menu claimed it was a family recipe handed down through generations. It was fairly bland. It did not have a sauce, and it was a bit dry. The sides of broccoli and potato salad were better, though also lacking a bit in flavor.



The cornbread muffins were my favorite because they had honey butter with them and they were soft, but had a nice slightly crisp exterior.



And, for some reason, both Kaitee and I were really craving a brownie sundae. So when we were asked if we wanted dessert, there was a resounding "yes."



We both enjoyed a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. I like my brownie a little bit crunchy on the ends, and without any chunks of bittersweet chocolate inside, but this was a decent version because it was topped with all kinds of goodies.



Grade: C