Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 377-0301
Fax: (404) 377-0558
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Medlock Road
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint – by Patricia-Anne Tom
The Scene
A cut above the side-of-the-road barbecue shack, this Medlock Park restaurant aims to please neighbors and blues enthusiasts alike. Diners are greeted with friendly counter service, varnished wooden tables and sturdy patio chairs. Regulars know nightly music reigns over conversation. Albums from legends Ray Charles and BB King line the red cinderblock walls. A signature wall next to the stage pays homage to 500-plus current performers.
The Food
The menu offers textbook Southern barbecue fare with slices of white bread. Meaty pork ribs in full slab, half slab or a sandwich are lightly seasoned; a side of thick, orange sauce gives it a vinegary twang. Half and quarter portions of chicken are pit-smoked, so tender they nearly fall off the bone. For sides, a hint of bacon adds a smoky flavor to the potato salad and baked beans are sweetened with rum. Coleslaw, Brunswick stew and chips round out the options.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTake advantage of the 15 draft beer selection with $5 domestic and $8 premium pitchers on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where to SitFor good conversation, head to the back of the restaurant or patio where voices won't be singing the blues.
User Reviews for Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint
02/12/2008 Posted by Sandi74
We love the food at this place, however it's a little difficult for me to enjoy a meal on site with all the racket. We've actually eaten at the restaurant 4 or 5 times, but the live music was so bad that we just started carrying out. The ribs fall off the bone, the chicken is always tender and moist and the sides are pretty good-especially the potato salad.
Pros: Great food
Cons: Bad, bad music
01/26/2008 Posted by KCPeanut
Being a KC transplant, I like my ribs. I have to say I was fairly impressed with their ribs. The meat fell off the bone at one end of the ribs and ended up a little over cooked on the other side. The potato salad was good enough that I would kick my mother in law for a bowl. My only issue was that they had no fries on the menu. In KC you gotta have fries with BBQ. But I am in Georgia now so have to adapt. Overall good food and music. This KC fatman says give it a try.
Pros: The ribs were good
Cons: No fries on the menu.
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