| ambiance |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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Seating was comfortable, my son enjoyed it! ”
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Next door you'll find the fish and chicken shack and while the atmosphere is not so hot, the food is just as good. ”
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Very relaxed atmosphere which is nice at times compared to the uptight 'Midtown' crowd places. ”
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The atmosphere was cool, but the ribs were, quite simply, not good true southern barbecue. ”
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If you want good food, and a fun time with friends, thats the place to go. ”
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Iknow alot of people eat here because of the location, alot of the good BBQ places are off the beaten path, do yourself a favor & steer clear of this place. ”
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Anyway, Fat Matts was fun. ”
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| drinks |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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The ribs were excellent as well as the pulled pork sandwich and their beer selection was really great. ”
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Food was mediocre, the only thing that was decent was the beer and the band. ”
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but if you are in atlanta and crave good bar-b-q at a non-commercial place. ”
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| food quality |
82.6099967956543% positive |
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Great Ribs, great brunswick stew, but the copped pork sandwich and the baked beans are the best in Atlanta and I have tried them all. ”
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go to FM every time I visit, and despite their shortcomings, they still have the best bbq around. ”
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They're heads above the mediocre side dishes offered at the rib shack. ”
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Nevertheless, by the time I left Atlanta (1995) some of the cons began to emerge: inconsistent quality in the food, large crowds, long lines, etc. which is too bad for FM and barbecue lovers. ”
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The beans were very good with the hint of rum. ”
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There was no smoky taste, they were fatty, stringy, and limp, and the sauce just wasn't very good. ”
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Flavorful, tasty, and not dry. ”
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Ended up eating 2 slabs and a combo plate with chicken that was also good! ”
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If you want good food, and a fun time with friends, thats the place to go. ”
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Contrary to quite a few reviews, the staff was friendly (maybe because they knew we were from out of town) and the food was better than average. ”
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Next door you'll find the fish and chicken shack and while the atmosphere is not so hot, the food is just as good. ”
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not the best ever, but certainly worth any bbq lover's attention. ”
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Bottom line is just plain good, tasty food at a decent price. ”
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Love the sauce however. ”
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Most dates on the calendar are filled with authentic pickers, young and old. ”
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and the hushpuppies at the chicken shack are awesome too. ”
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love eating there, food is great and you do it all your self. ”
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really good rips and chicken, If you like local bluse bands and crowded spaces this is the place to be. ”
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The food is really great, HOWEVER. ”
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After reading all the other reviews, I am wondering if it is me or my taste in good food. ”
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Messy and delicious, this restaurant is NOT for vegetarians - but if you're in the mood for some tasty ribs or just delicious barbeque, nothing in Atlanta beats Fat Matts! ”
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Yes, at times they can be slow, and the place can be noisy, but Ive' eaten in 4 star restaurants that sufferred the same problem and at times, the food wasn't good either. ”
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The ribs are tender, the chicken is juicy and the sandwiches are perfect. ”
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The service is terrible, the food is average at best. ”
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The sauce is divine and the meat on the ribs I've tried has been falling-off-the-bone tender. ”
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Coming from Texas I was looking for a place that would serve good smoked meats and was highly disappointed. ”
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If you like bbq and haven't been, you gott. ”
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while it is not the best dish on the menu, it IS sweet! ”
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some of the best Mac and Cheese I have ever tasted), sweet potato casserole/souffle 10, Baked Beans 9, Ice Tea 10, BBQ Sauce 8.5. ”
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The Ribs slide off the bone, the fries are excellent and next door at Fat's Chicken shack you can get great chicken nuggets and fish. ”
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had been to many places in and around Atlanta and I always went back to FM because I prefer tender ribs, not the tree bark ribs I've had at "authentic" bbq places. ”
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The food is good, but not the best BBQ in Atlanta. ”
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We were only in town for a couple of days and I went there to try the famous bbq. ”
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The rum beans were good - had a little kick in them. ”
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The ribs would be wonderful without a single drop of sauce. ”
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The mediocre entertainment held much more appeal than the food. ”
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Yes, the sauce is very vinagery, but this is a good think. ”
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liked the sauce and bought a bottle to take home. ”
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But the food is terrific. ”
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For lunches I would suggest the pulled pork BBQ sandwiches. ”
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The ribs were excellent as well as the pulled pork sandwich and their beer selection was really great. ”
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It has the juiciest, most delicious pulled pork sandwich in town (this from a. ”
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The beans are great too and so is the live music. ”
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The prices are pretty decent for the amount of food you get. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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When you place an order, they throw the boiled ribs on the grill, slather that terrible sauce on them, and brown them. ”
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| menu variety |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Inside though you will find the best ribs in Atlanta and the rest of the menu isn't too shabby either. ”
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The ribs were excellent as well as the pulled pork sandwich and their beer selection was really great. ”
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while it is not the best dish on the menu, it IS sweet! ”
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| overall |
95.0% positive |
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really good rips and chicken, If you like local bluse bands and crowded spaces this is the place to be. ”
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make it a point to go to the best barbecue restaurant(s) whenever I go somewhere, and Fat Matt's is generally a name I saw listed as one of the best. ”
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If you want good food, and a fun time with friends, thats the place to go. ”
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For a night of great BBQ and blues, there is no other place in town. ”
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It's a great place to go with a group and do just that (eat & hang out to hear the band). ”
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When it opened it was the best place for ribs. ”
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Iknow alot of people eat here because of the location, alot of the good BBQ places are off the beaten path, do yourself a favor & steer clear of this place. ”
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but if you are in atlanta and crave good bar-b-q at a non-commercial place. ”
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Actually, probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. ”
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The live music is good but it can be loud in the small place. ”
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| service |
55.56000232696533% positive |
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The service is very fast and I wobbled out with a big smile! ”
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Staff is friendly. ”
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The servers aren't very friendly either. ”
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Bad service! ”
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The service is terrible, the food is average at best. ”
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Terrible, terrible, terrible service! ”
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Contrary to quite a few reviews, the staff was friendly (maybe because they knew we were from out of town) and the food was better than average. ”
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The chop and the stew are very good, however, and the service is always great. ”
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Iknow alot of people eat here because of the location, alot of the good BBQ places are off the beaten path, do yourself a favor & steer clear of this place. ”
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| value |
95.0% positive |
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tried daddy d'z and saw a huge r a t run inside while we were eating. ”
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Fat Matt's, however, is very convenient and the prices are good. ”
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am also a huge fan of BBQ, ribs especially. ”
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not the best ever, but certainly worth any bbq lover's attention. ”
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Bottom line is just plain good, tasty food at a decent price. ”
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If you are looking to eat great BBQ with great brew at ridiculously low prices, I highly suggest Fat Matts! ”
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Excellent value for what you get. ”
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The Ribs are fall of the bone tender and the full portion is huge. ”
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The prices are pretty decent for the amount of food you get. ”
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The ribs are huge, meaty, and succulent. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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prefer slow smoked ribs, but I would eat here again if in the area. ”
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Nevertheless, by the time I left Atlanta (1995) some of the cons began to emerge: inconsistent quality in the food, large crowds, long lines, etc. which is too bad for FM and barbecue lovers. ”
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Yes, at times they can be slow, and the place can be noisy, but Ive' eaten in 4 star restaurants that sufferred the same problem and at times, the food wasn't good either. ”
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