Fat Matt's Rib Shack
(404) 607-1622
1811 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta,
GA
30324
33.8048
-84.3673
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Northeast, Piedmont Heights
Reviews & Ratings for Fat Matt's Rib Shack
73 reviews
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Over-rated
by AtlBornNRaised
April 03, 2009
The ribs are highly over-rated. They're parboiled and taste of liquid smoke. The chop and the stew are very good, however, and the service is always great. The live bands are usually awesome as well.
- Pros: Brunswick Stew, Good Service and Music
- Cons: Mediocre Ribs
Great Ribs and Great Tunes
by gregtreadway
February 02, 2009
This is for sure a joint. Inside though you will find the best ribs in Atlanta and the rest of the menu isn't too shabby either. Don't forget the baked beans. The atmosphere is usually loud with an Atlanta local band trying its thing and the sound of people inside on a busy night can be deafening. The food is amazing. Get it to go if you have to, but get it to go. Next door you'll find the fish and chicken shack and while the atmosphere is not so hot, the food is just as good.
Amazing Mac & Cheese, Superb Ribs, who cares about curb appeal
by bbqisart
November 12, 2008
Fat Matt?s isn't fancy. From the street it looks like a dive. Inside you will find out why folks will line up to get in and travel from near and far to dine at Fat Matt?s. On a 1 to 10 scale my ratings would be as follows:
Ribs 10, Chicken 8, Pulled Pork 8, BBQ Sauce 8.5, Mac & Cheese 10 (Superb ... it was gone in a flash.. 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. We tried a little of everything... If I was doing it again I would skip the chicken. The Ribs are fall of the bone tender and the full portion is huge. If you love BBQ, Fat Matt?s is a required stop while in Atlanta.
- Pros: Ribs, Mac & Cheese
- Cons: None
Nice ribs and live music, too
by masterd92782
October 18, 2008
Smallish hole-in-the-wall ribs joint. The meat on the ribs is tender/juicy and, as advertised, does fall right of the the bones. Free live band playing the blues is a bonus, but it does get loud/noisy (if blues isn't one's type of music). Food is inexpensive. Staff is friendly. And, they do accept credit cards.
better than daddy d'z
by badasscass
August 25, 2008
we bring all of our guests from out of town to Fatt Matts and they usually take a few bottles of sauce home with them. i tried daddy d'z and saw a huge r a t run inside while we were eating. there's just no comparison...
fatt matt's is where its at!
and the hushpuppies at the chicken shack are awesome too.
Blues, Beer, and BBQ
by MartinBennett
June 12, 2008
Excellent restaurant for a night out with some friends. Very social atmosphere, quality employees and service. Barbecue sauce is a little tangy but great. Ribs fall of the bone. When getting sides, definitely get the Rum Baked Beans.
- Pros: BBQ, Atmosphere, Price
- Cons: Parking
Pretty Good Ribs
by RSinPS
June 08, 2008
I made the cab trip based upon a recommendation from a bellman. The ribs were pretty good, but they were roasted and then grilled. I prefer slow smoked ribs, but I would eat here again if in the area. I liked the sauce and bought a bottle to take home. The rum beans were good - had a little kick in them.
- Pros: Ribs, friendly staff
- Cons: Roasted - not smoked
Hate to be a wet blanket by Michelle G. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 04, 2008
After reading all the other reviews, I am wondering if it is me or my taste in good food. I was ot that impressed with Fat Macks BBQ. I have had better, but it does rank for me.
CAN I JUST SAY...WOW!!!! by Brian C. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 26, 2008
Whenever someone starts talking about a BBQ place, my eyes light up thinking about Fat Matt's. If you have never been, you don't know what you have been missing. Try one of their platters that include chicken, ribs and pork. It is out of this world. I always buy a few bottles of their BBQ sauce to keep around. You can also hear a little JAZZ and BLUES music on the weekends. ENJOY!!!!
Best que in the South!! by Deidre's A. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 24, 2008
Ok, everyone claims to have good 'que but Fatt Matts has made me fall off the non pork eating wagon several times. There is ALWAYS a line to get in but once you do get in, it is worth the weight in gold! The live music is great, the atmosphere is wonderful. The seating area is limited but everyone is always having a great time that you are not affected by the seating.
