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Fat Matt's Rib Shack

1811 Piedmont Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30324 Get directions Cross Streets: Between Montgomery Ferry Dr NE and Rockmont Dr NE
33.803854 -84.367076
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About:Hot barbecue and hotter music have combined to make this Midtown spot a local legend. The line of folks eager to get their hands on the award-winning ribs can stretch for a dozen yards outside the door, but the wait is worth it. Try the Brunswick stew and pick up a bottle of Fat Matt's secret sauce so you can try and duplicate these pit-roasted wonders at home. Local blues performers stop by daily to pick a few numbers for your dining enjoyment. In the mood for chicken? Try Fat Matt's Chicken Shack , the Rib Shack's sister joint.
Hours:Lunch & Dinner daily
Categories:Barbecue Restaurants, All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, American Restaurants
Parking:Lot
Payment:Cash Only
Products and Services:World famous BBQ
Languages Spoken:English
Year Established:1990
Cuisine:American, Southern, Barbecue, Steak & Barbecue, Soul
Ambiance:Casual, Fun, Family Friendly
Feature:Great Beer List, Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Take Out, Catering
Reservations Policy:None
Dress Code:Casual
Price:$5.00
Guest List:Get on the guestlist or purchase tickets
Other Contact Info:Email: cathy@cafeedge.com
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  1. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by MeinATL
    07/21/2009
    This place is overhyped. The barbecue isn't even marginal. It is extremely cramped inside. There are many other places I'd go first.
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  2. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by Jimmy
    05/27/2009
    Fat Matt's is all dat, I frequent the joint almost every Thursday. Now, being from Tennessee I know good ribs, and Fat Matts is the best I've had.
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  3. User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    by J.C. G
    05/27/2009
    Don't know to start with this one but I feel like I should let others know about this average joint since it was rated on Yahoo as one of the best. I can't see how people see it as that great unless they are just into the atmosphere, because the food is just okay. The bbq sauce is on par with other good restaurants. I've had much better at Daddy D's BBQ joint but it has also been hit or miss there too. If you're debating whether to go with a sandwich or the ribs. Take the sandwich. The ribs aren't worth the slightly higher than average price. It also seems they try to cover the flavor of the meat with their BBQ sauce. I like Kansas City Style but you still need to have good meat underneath. You have to serve yourself which isn't so bad except waiting in line for more beverage and the seating is very minimum but so is the parking. If you've ever had good Memphis ribs then this place will be an utter disappointment if you expect similar.
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