Without grills to hover over, men would wander around summer get-togethers teaching each other how to dispose of grass clippings with dynamite blasts. Bond over grilled goods in safety with today's Groupon: for $8, you get $16 worth of barbecue fare and drinks at Rib Crib BBQ & Grill.

Presented with meaty canvases, Rib Crib’s sauce-wielding artisans slather racks with zesty and sweet lacquers, helping to sate appetites with a menu featuring Oklahoma-style barbecue ribs, sandwiches, and burgers. Sample succulent ribs available in varieties such as the spicy Carolina ($10.99+) or the tropical-themed Caribbean glazed ($10.99+). The fire-grilled barbecue bacon cheeseburger buries its patty beneath peppered bacon and caramelized onions ($7.29), and a helping of chopped brisket emerges from a 12-hour slow smoke like a Hollywood stuntman—ready to be stabbed with a fork ($9.49). Stacking single platters with up to four meats, combination dishes fuse pork, beef, and seafood to craft succulent spreads ($10.99+), and classic sandwiches such as pulled pork and chicken breast round out the menu just like tear-smeared face paint rounds out a creepy clown costume.