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Fat Matt's Rib Shack is a three star restaurant in Atlanta. Located in the Cheshire Bridge neighborhood, this very affordable restaurant has been around for the last 12 years, and is one of the popular dining spots in the area. It's known for its bar food. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of Barbecue Food awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch and catering. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food really good. The service is good.
This rib joint is good, noisy honky-tonk fun courtesy of long communal tables and a decent stable of local blues acts. Inside, a Mount Rushmore-esque blues legends mural competes for your attention with the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/01/2004
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i loved the rib size and taste i want them to make this place around the world thanks for having bar-a-qie food and tender food
openlist - user review - 07/05/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a craving for some bbq today so I went to yelp.com and this place got a best review in Atlanta. So I drove up there to check it out... parking was pretty much full...I waited and luckily park…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs, ribs, ribs. I love me some ribs. Fatt Matt's is your typical southern BBQ joint with life music and outdoor seating with a pretty basic BBQ menu. I tried the ribs, Brunswick stew and baked…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Fat Matt's Rib Shack is ok by me. Food was reasonably priced, quick service, I would definitely go back.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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mmmm...some good ole fashion, slap you in the face barbeque ribs..they know how to cook some ribs. Go for the entertainment as well.. Good blues(kinda oxymoronic)in this here joint. Definitely be goin
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I know absolutely nothing about barbeque. I can taste the difference between NC, Texas, KC, etc. But when comparing one BBQ joint to another in the same state, I can't really tell which is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has , hands down, the BEST BBQ i have EVER eaten and i have eaten ALOT in my day .. the tea is SWEET , the stew is great .. the beans , and the chopped pork sandwich is my favorite !!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Bar none, the best ribs in Atlanta! Go on a weekday evening to listen to some great live blues and great ribs. The beer is cold and the price isn't that expensive. Be sure to take cash since they d
kudzu.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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The food was very great, good selection. Service was fine and we were well taken care of. I would go back again without a doubt. The prices were good.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Some places offer either good food or good entertainment. Fat Matts has both. good rib sticking ribs and great blues
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matts has great ribs and the baked beans with rum are to die for. The music is always great, but the wait can be long and it can be hard to get a table.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Fat Matt's Rib Shack is a good BBQ rob joint, chicken, etc. Greens, potato salad, beans, everything is good.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's official, I now live in the south. When did I come to this realization? last Friday night at Fat Matt's. I think it was about 95 degrees out and I was sitting outside, eating ribs, drinking…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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BBQ here is good; music gives the place serious downhome ambiance. Litte bit overpriced, and cash only.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, but I'm not sure I see what makes it stand out so much. There is a huge line on most days. Its very good, but we live in the south, there is a great Rib Shack on every corner, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Had a messy run-in with a half slab of ribs at Fat Matt's today at lunch...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Fat Matt's Rib Shack lives up to it's name; remids me of the "ice joints" in Texas. Not fancy, but good BBQ dry ribs.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Your basic BBQ, with a side of blues added. If it wasnt for the music, I prolly would not come back due to that Neandethal NO ATM card idea. This place is cash and carry only.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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If you are in Atlanta you must try Fat Matt's. Barbeque sauce is spicy and sweet (may be overwhelming to some) and the blues are a good addition to the food. Bring cash, because they don't take credit
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to act on many other Yelpers' advice and try out Fat Matt's Rib Shack...on the busiest day of the year - Memorial Day. A line out the door and snaking into the crazy busy parking lot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Fat Matt's barbeque isn't bad, but the music is what brings us back. We enjoy the live blues performances while we eat.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. It has a huge line most of the time but it is worth the wait. If you are looking for the best ribs in Atlanta, this is the place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is written for my brother Juris, who lived in Atlanta for four years while attending Emory, and who is now a London gentleman--and father-to-be!...And yes, he is constantly telling me how…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not exactly the most convenient place to eat at immediately after getting a manicure, but well worth every attempt not to screw up my nails. Quite possible the best ribs I've ever tasted (keep in mind…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Fat Matt's! The ribs are so damn good. I love the sauce and the meaty, juicy pork ribs. Forget baby back! Also love the Brunswick Stew. I always order more than I can eat because it's so good.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, let me first say that I don't eat ribs. I did, however, try the BBQ chicken. I'd heard stories from a co-worker who said folks come from all around just to get their food. I see similar…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
70-something reviews and counting...I could skip the review, but that wouldn't be fair. I love Fat Matt's Rib Shack. From the giant "ENTER HERE" or whatever it is painted on the outside to the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Better music than BBQ. Always packed... good place to take people who know nothing about BBQ or blues music. Least bluesy of all blues places in ATL.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Standard BBQ place. What isn't standard is the live music they have. Good blues music while you eat. Reasonable prices.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Best Ribs on the Planet. Line out the door every day, but worth the short wait. Eat in or take out. Very rustic, as a Rib Joint should be. I have seen this place on Food Network multiple times. G
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best ribs I've ever had. Really tender, moist, right amount of charring and fat content. Today I got the 1/4 slab & 1/4 bird. Both were excellently cooked. Also had the Brunswick stew and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs here are the hotness. No diggity. Had a 1/4 slab and 1/4 chicken plate. Both were fantastic. Try the rum baked beans for your side. As the time for live music approaches this place starts…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing like eating BBQ ribs and listening to the blues! If I am in town, I will sometimes grab lunch here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bbq in Atlanta. An old roommate of mine grew up in Atlanta and went to Georgia Tech told me about this place. He even had them cater his wedding rehearsal dinner. This place is awesome. I had some…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good BBQ ribs and chicken. Unique atmosphere. The ribs are very moist and saucy, grease everywhere. It's just slightly charred, and very sweet with the tomato-based sauce. I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I were visiting Atlanta for a short weekend trip from blistery cold NYC. I knew that if I had to do one thing in Atlanta it was gonna involve BBQ. I found Fat Matt's on Yelp and was blown…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I wanted to love this place. It has a great atmosphere and is just "cool". And I do like it. However, I found the ribs to be a bit fatty and not as meaty. And the sauce was a bit bland. This…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will know this place is the best for ribs when you compare Fat Matt's to everyone else. Even when I travel friends will ask I pack a rack of ribs in my luggage for them. It's good business but my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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I really enjoy the BBQ at Fat Matt's. You get great food, quick service and live music! It is a little bit of a whole in the wall, but it's a great experience to take out of towners, and I really thin
kudzu.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly my no.1 favorite BBQ spot. It has everything a BBQ place should have. Its got beer, delicious ribs, great brunswick stew and blues. Its got everything covered. When I lived on Cheshire…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here last night, i got the pork sandwich, and my wife got the ribs and chicken combo. with two drinks, and some sides the bills was under $20...cheap eats! **keep in mind** I'm a BBQ judge and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. Ribs were great, beer cold, and the blues was groovin'. I would definitely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was great the first time.. but not so good after that.. Still just pulled pork on a bun.. so .. tkae it for what its worth..
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been hearing great things about fat matt's for years from just about everybody i know. i finally had the opportunity to go down there last friday for lunch and, hell, was i IMPRESSED! i only…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent but not great. I used to love this place and had been going here for years, but lately, the offerings have been hit or miss (more miss). I don't know where they find the anorexic chickens…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend stopping by on a Thursday night for the vibrant, soulful blues band that plays then. All the band members have personality, but the spunkiest is the ~ 70-some year old guy on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't remember who recommended this place or how I got to know about this place. It gives new meaning to the concept 'hole-in-the-wall'. It is located in what appears to be a shady part of town…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was stuck in Atlanta for two weeks, working for a big corporation where I'm thankfully an ex-employee. I was just a drone working in sector 5. Fuck you, former employer. I had to stay in Atlanta…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hole in the wall place.. but they have some good bbq. I actually had the bbq chicken, i know i know.. gotta get ribs.. but next time.. I have tons of friends who really love this place. it…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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I did not like that this place was so small but so crowded. The food was pretty average to me. I enjoy BBQ, but the sauce was a bit much for my liking. I would go back just for the blues. There's
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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This place is a hole in the wall but then those kinds of places tend to be the best and Fat Matt's is no exception. The stew is the best I've had in a long time and the ribs fall off the bone!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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I have been to this spot, and I think the bbq is pretty good but I don't rave about it like others. It's a fine bbq dinner, but nothing different than some other places.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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I like this place. You could miss it though if you drive really fast. I had to turn around and go back. I had a chopped pork sandwich, which was average to me. I did not really care for the baked
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I love Fat Matt's and the food is great. Parking is limited though. They literally have some of the vbest BBQ in atlanta and are in midtown area for convenience
kudzu.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times, and I see absolutely no reason why I should give this any less than 5 stars. Fat Matt's makes the best ribs I've ever eaten, end of story. They're always falling off…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional southern style BBQ served in the most appropriate environment...benches and napkins with minimal service (they give you the food and wet-ones, but you order at the counter). Portions are…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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I normally Do not care about food as do I with Fat Matt's Rib Shack, They have great live music "Blues" and the very Best BBQ I have ever ate. If you want a good laid back night with great entertainme
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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This is place has incredible atmosphere if you're into this sort of thing. It's a dive. It's small, cramped and you just may have to wait a while for a seat. Parking is horrible. You order at a window
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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We're from Seattle and were looking for good Southern BBQ. We found Fat Matt's to have what we were looking for. Great Southern BBQ and right next to the Chicken Shack.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the fact that my sister and her husband live out there, the only reason why I'd ever visit Atlanta again would be to go to Fat Matt's for the ribs. The best ribs that I've ever had in my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Best ribs in town. Plus, the restaurant has real character. That doesn't mean you go there on a first date, but it does have a certain charm. The only downside is that it gets a bit loud when there
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Take ATL visitors here for a taste of GA BBQ. The ribs are awesome and the chicken juicy. Good lemonade too!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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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. I had the combo (chicken and ribs) and my guest had a half slab...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are new to Atlanta, may I suggest you go to Fat Matt's and be prepared to have the time of your life. A few friends told us to go and wow! was it just a great time. First off, the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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This place is just terrible. We have tried it a few times over the years. Yes it stays packed. Yes it is centrally located, easy for everyone to get to, and is full of so-called jazz fans, who don't want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn. Very impressive! So not eating pork cramps my style down south a bit, I've noticed, but luckily there was amazing BBQ chicken here, and amazing potato salad, and amazing cole slaw. The baked…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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This is one great place for BBQ and great music. Plan to stay for a while and enjoy!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dad to Fat Matt's last week on a Tuesday night. I've been there plenty of times before, but it was my first time going at night. It was packed, but we were lucky enough to get a table.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is more fun - eating BBQ or BS'ing about where the best BBQ can be found? I'd rather eat great BBQ, but it's easier to find a passionate row. Who's got better BBQ - Texas, The South or Memphis? I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a HUGE fan of bar-b-q and soul food (in my defense I also love Japanese and Thai...), so after years of hearing so many people brag about Fat Matt's Rib Shack, I thought I'd give it a swallow.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Fat Matt's because we didn't feel like fast food, bad late night Chinese food, or eating at the Waffle House. Not that Fat Matt's food was by any means any healthier than the choices above.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. The sauce is thin and too sugary and the meat is nothing to write home about. I've never understood the enthusiasm this place receives. It's just not that good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place I've found for BBQ chicken in Atlanta.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when I first moved to Atlanta Fatt Matts was the top bbq spot in atlanta. Within the last year it has been bought out and the original managment is gone. With the old managment went some of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not profess to being a bbq expert. I grew up in Hawaii and live in the Pacific Northwest... BBQ to these places is teri beef or grilled salmon respectively. However, I did marry into a family…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Dive BBQ joint in the ATL . period!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their ribs. I gladly drive the 20 minutes it takes go get there, and it's always a great time there. I take friends, family, everyone and enjoy their potato salad, beans, and those RIBS! It…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's is definitely a shrine for some people. One woman standing in line remarked she drove up from Griffin just to have some ribs. I went and the ribs were okay. Pretty good, but I was not blown…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WORD to your moms. Ok, so being from Boston doesn't exactly lend itself to a multitude of super BBQ joints, but i've had enough to know when it's good, and Fat Matt's is good. The ribs were excellent,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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In my opinion Fat Matts have the best chopped BBQ sandwich and BBQ sauce in ATL! Fat Matts also have great BBQ Ribs.The second best in ATL.(See my review on One Star Ranch) However, the sides are j
kudzu.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've a skeptic about barbecue being from Texas and all, but I was pleasantly surprised. The ribs are so tender, the meat came right off the bone and melts in your mouth like buttah! I was all over…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Seriously. Yum. The first time my left-coast boyfriend came into Atlanta, I wanted to introduce him properly to Southern Barbeque. After asking around for the best place in Atlanta, I received a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are BBQ ribs -- and there are BBQ ribs. This establishment would serve the latter sort... :) Encountering Fatt Matt's for the first time, a customer will likely park nearby (because most, if…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great. You have the option to sit in or outdoors and late evenings are accompanied by local jazz and blues bands. It is a definite most see and must eat in Atlanta. If you love BBQ…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fatt Matt's Rib Shack is truly "Life Changing!" This is true southern barbeque at it's finest. When we first pulled up to the "shack" I had my reservations. It definitely looked a bit shady. And well,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bbq here is to die for. The half slab of ribs is a ton of food. The quarter chicken and quarter ribs is probably the correct portion size. Fat Matt's Rib Shack and Swallow at the Hollow are the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As a native of Atlanta I've known about this place for a while. I've been quite a few times and have always gotten mediocre food. I've tried the chicken, ribs and the pork sandwich. Barbeque is an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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I love this place, whether eating in or getting some take out. The food has always been high quality, and I love sitting out on the patio and listening to some of the music filter out. About the onl
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to the famous Fat Matt's! And luckily I wasn't disappointed. I'm always leery of bbq joints that aren't located in the "hood" because I'm never quite sure what I'm gonna get. So…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday morning at 11:35 am to beat the crowds...not. There were 15 in front of me, with a line outside the door. Took around 30 minutes to order but well worth it. With seating inside…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I drive by this place, people are out the door waiting for the moist BBQ pork sandwiches and the creamy cole slaw and tasty Brunswick stew. It's ranked #1 in my book for the best authentic…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Down Home BBQ Fat Matts is DOWN HOME BBQ. The meat is tender and flavorful and the sauce is dark,rich and delicious. You can tell by the people in the back cooking that its going to be good.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's should be in the dictionary next to the definition of "BBQ Ribs." It is true Southern barbeque and the best in Atlanta by far. The sides of mac n' cheese and baked beans are reminiscent of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never liked ribs. Ever. It's too much work with too little payoff. On top of that it's too messy. That was until I met the ghost of Fat Matt... duh duh DDUUUHHH!!!!. Gather around and I shall…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say here. Cash only, long lines, but fucking excellent BBQ! Just go!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This by far is the best rib place in Atlanta. The meat falls off the bone. The building looks like a hole in the wall place with music memoribilia all over the place. Usually there is a line, but it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place does one thing really really well - and not surprisingly it's ribs. Best damn ribs I've ever had. I'm not even sure why a place like Chilis advertises baby back ribs when a place like Fat…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place gets 1 star for having a very small menu and another star for serving two pieces of white bread with the ribs! those are two signs that you are in a legit barbq place. the ribs were good…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was good BBQ--not amazing, but worth visiting. The ribs here are the thing to order and the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich was amazing. However, they got our order wrong and the chicken was dry and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't have to wait in line (went around 2 p.m.) Ordered the 3 main things on the menu. Ribs, chicken, and pork sandwiches. The food came out approximately 2 minutes after ordering.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, in town for business and ran into this place after reading Yelp and looking for Blues & Ribs in Atlanta. This place hit the spot ... simple menu and great food. The price is head on and the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I had to drive from DC to Atlanta for a wedding, Fat Matt's became my self reward for making the effort, and it really was worth the trip (from Buckhead area of Atlanta, not from DC). Fat Matt is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ribs in town..
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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love the place, love the ribs, love the music. Parking is very difficult so make sure you get there early!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole in the wall BBQ with live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Good food, good music, no frills, down-home, blues. For a gritty more authentic ambiance I'd recommend Maddy's Ribs and Blues in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pieces of Heaven drenched in tangy BBQ sauce. Need I say more? Actually yes. Use your napkin. Especially if you're on a date!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good BBQ, but just not fabulous. However, being that I'm from Texas and grew up on some of the world's best, I'm probably one of their toughest critics. Tender ribs and a guaranteed messy,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cold beer, hot ribs, good blues........great googly moogly!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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That is true.
kudzu.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fat matt's rib shack slangs some good southern slow cooked bbq ribs....tender moist bbq ribs..soft inside....slight dry crust to the exterior....bbq perfection in my book.....…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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I absolutely love the ribs at Fat Matt's!!! They are, hands down, the most tender, flavorful ribs I have ever had. What I enjoy most about Fat Matt's ribs is that they aren't drowning in sauce which proves...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had 36 hours in atlanta and a friend said that this was the place i had to be! the barbeque was delicious as were the sides-yum! but the best part was the live band. this is really just a little…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!!! It's amazing!!! Ribs drenched in delicious bbq sauce.... yum....... Really like my favorite place ever!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! So this is what ribs are really supposed to be like! They were so laden with glorious pig meat that fell right off the bone! So thick and juicey! And that tangy sauce! It was thick and red,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ribs ever!!! Being born and raised in the south I've eaten a lot of barbecue but never have I eaten any better ribs than at Fat Matt's. A must stop for anyone in Atlanta no doubt!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're looking at one of the things I miss about Atlanta the most. Fat Matt's is unabashedly old school barbecue, mind you. The restaurant is a shanty that barely gets by on building code inspections.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It gets no better than Fat Matt's Ribs! The joint looks like the biggest hole in the wall, but they've got the best ribs I've ever had. Oh yeah... be prepared to stand and eat because the place gets…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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I'm actually writing this review on behalf of my parents who were visiting me in Atlanta and decided to venture out to find some BBQ based on recommendations from various sources. Since they are two of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a customer of Fatt matt's for years, and everytime I leave the place I feel a little dissapointed. The place itself is super fun, it really is a shack, and I love the photos of the Blues…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Have cash in hand & enjoy the shack's ambiance. The meat is so tender it falls off the bone! The sauce and taste have been consistent every time I've gone for 10 years. I've stood in line for th
kudzu.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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The ribs are tender, the chicken is juicy and the sandwiches are perfect. Add nightly live blues and a good selection of beer to that and you get the picture why this place would be jam-packed at twice its...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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It's really no contest as to which restaurant serves the best BBQ ribs. It's almost beyond belief how good the ribs taste. Don't forget the Rum BBQ Beans which are amazing.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars. Ordered a pulled pork sandwich it was decent.. went there durring the day so didnt catch
