08/21/09

fatty boiled ribs.... no thanks

by ElvisJackson

been many times over the years at friends' insistence. Very inconsistent fatty boiled ribs. One day good, the next day awful. Love the sauce however. One more thing...very loud and uncomfortable if band is playing. Don't know why all the hipsters love this place so much.

• Pros: good sauce

04/03/09

Over-rated

by AtlBornNRaised

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

02/02/09

Great Ribs and Great Tunes

by gregtreadway

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.

11/12/08

Amazing Mac & Cheese, Superb Ribs, who cares about curb appeal

by bbqisart

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

10/18/08

Nice ribs and live music, too

by masterd92782

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.

08/25/08

better than daddy d'z

by badasscass

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.

06/12/08

Blues, Beer, and BBQ

by MartinBennett

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

06/08/08

Pretty Good Ribs

by RSinPS

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

11/06/07

Soooooo meaty!

by 2548782218

I read some of these review, and almost did not go....that would have been a mistake. Fatt Matt's is fabulous. All of you folks that come on this website and dis Fatt Matt's because it is not KC or Texas or Carlolina need to wake up and smell the cappucino. Make no mistake, this is Georgia, and we like Georgia BBQ. The ribs are huge, meaty, and succulent. Yes, the sauce is very vinagery, but this is a good think. I would eat my own toe if it were covered in Fatt Matt's sauce.

10/17/07

Melt in your mouth ribs and amazing brew!!!

by ladyofthelake4576

Whenever I travel, I like to eat where the locals eat. I am also a huge fan of BBQ, ribs especially. Went to Fat Matts on a citysearch recommendation. My husband and I had two servings of ribs and one pulled pork sandwich along with a side of cole slaw and a pitcher of Red Hook IPA. The ribs were excellent as well as the pulled pork sandwich and their beer selection was really great. I wasn't too crazy about the woman who took my order at the counter, she seemed a little annoyed at my rib enthusiasm, maybe she was having a bad day. The rest of the service was great from the meal delivery down to the table clean up. Kind and full of that good old southern hospitality. If you are looking to eat great BBQ with great brew at ridiculously low prices, I highly suggest Fat Matts!!!!

• Pros: Total blues rib joint
• Cons: If you're looking for privacy, this is definitly not the place