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Fat Matt's Rib Shack


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4.0 of 5 stars 92 ratings
92 ratings
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#10 of 1,625 restaurants in Atlanta
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Buckhead/Brookhaven
  • Address: 1811 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-5214
  • Phone:  (404) 607-1622

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4 of 5 stars
bmalbert   16 contributions
tallahassee, fl
Nov 17, 2009

My wife had been here several times and couldn't stop talking about how great it was. Since when we were forced to relocate to Atlanta because of hurricane Katrina, we were able to experience Fat Matt's in all of its glory. First the bad, and don't worry there's not much: The benches outside had just been painted, and were supposed... more

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3 of 5 stars
JJ_Wisconsin   14 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 5, 2009

My husband and I are on a quest to eat as much good barbecue as we can across the country. We have traveled to Kansas City, Austin, and Memphis for the sole purpose of eating barbecue (plus have eaten barbecue in many other cities not famous for it). We decided to try Fat Matt's based on a recommendation and were... more

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5 of 5 stars
roninuta   7 contributions
roninuta
Aug 23, 2009

We went here based on a comment from Anthony Bourdain. It did not disappoint. The rib meat could be sucked directly off the bone. The Rum beans were great and everything was sticky and messy, just as it should be. I'm from Texas, and so far, this place beats everything in Tx. Greatly Recommended. more

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4 of 5 stars
AstromanJake   8 contributions
Aug 12, 2009

GREAT bbq! This place has been here awhile and you can tell but there's live blues nightly and there are VERY few places that serve bbq as good as this. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 8, 2009

great food to eat before getting completely trashed.......on downside very small dining. more

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3 of 5 stars
ChapmanAIA   19 contributions
Atlanta
Jun 16, 2009

If your idea of great BBQ sauce has molasses as the main flavor ingredient, then this place is for you. The beans, sandwiches, and ribs are very very sweet. But if you want to sit outside, drink a beer and listen to some pretty decent blues, then go to Fat Matt's. Just think of the food as something to absorb... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sloanster   6 contributions
Norcross
May 31, 2009

The place is not all that great for appearance, Infact I about drove right by it... But the food is fantastic!! more

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5 of 5 stars
wonderfulcard   1 contribution
Atlanta
May 22, 2009

My husband took me here on our first date. Since I'd choose great BBQ and good music over an expensive fancy restaurant anyday, I was hooked! We've been married 6 years now. :) more

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5 of 5 stars
ThomasSAtlanta   1 contribution
Apr 24, 2009

can you say slap your momma BBQ! more

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5 of 5 stars
theHungryChef   2 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Apr 2, 2009

for the best ribs in town, this is the place to be. after going to a number of other rib joints in town this one hit the spot. i moved to atlanta four years ago and i was told of three different places to go when it comes to ribs...i didn't like any of them. one didn't have enough meat,... more

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Fat Matt's Rib Shack Address

1811 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324-5214
Tel: (404) 607-1622
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.