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Fat Matt's Rib Shack

4.8

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Delicious barbecue and mesmerizing music have combined to make this Midtown spot a local legend. Patrons queue up for a dozen yards outside the door eager to sample their award-winning ribs, and it is well worth the wait. Opt for their ribs slab or pork sandwich with Brunswick stew and collard greens washed down with a chilled beer. Don't leave without a bottle of Fat Matt's secret sauce so you can try their pit-roasted wonders at home. Some of the best local blues bands perform here nightly for your dining enjoyment. 

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1811 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Samaria Wells-Terrell 
5 years ago

If you're looking for some real good succulent falling off the bones ribs and chicken � with even better sides. That mac n cheese tho. 

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Donna Cross-Carney Turner 
5 years ago

The best ribs and chicken in the ATL! Customer Service is great and I have never been disappointed. Best sweet tea as well. Potato salad is delicious and collards are good but need a little seasoning. We love Fat Matt's Rib Shack💖👍🏼👏🏼❗ 

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Mark Husted 
5 years ago

Ridiculously quick lunch service. Pulled Pork sandwich was outstanding! 

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Dominique Bourgeois 
5 years ago

The best barbecue in the South! Always great and always consistent every time! 

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Tyrone Collins 
5 years ago

It’s a cool spot to try in buckhead, it’s nothing like eating BBQ at a cookouts at someone’s house tho but it’s different and the vibes are there. The people are nice, it’s about $15 for a person $30 for 2 people 

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Mark VanLandingham 
5 years ago

A bit disappointed this evening with my half rack of ribs. Way too much cartilage and hardly any meat. For $15 one would expect a better meal, and it isn't even a meal. For a meal you'd have to pay $2 each or more for sides and drink, which would be around $24. Very overpriced for what ya get in my opinion. 

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Brian Smith 
5 years ago

Was greeted by Charlotte when I walked in with my family. She was the most welcoming, friendly person I’ve ever met. She walked us thru the menu and let us taste some of the sides before we ordered. Mac n cheese, Brunswick stew and rum beans were off the charts!! Ribs were some of the best I’ve ever had. You have got to try this place. 

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Ramon Jordan 
5 years ago

Came here and spent well over 150 dollars on meat and sides and I can say it was worth it. I'm from St Louis and this bbq was really good. My ribs fell off the bone, bbq sauce was delicious, and sides where great and loved the mac and cheese. I know when we visit back I'm going to make sure I get that chicken and rib combo sandwich because didn't have a chance to eat and stayed out the fridge for two nights 

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James C. Davis 
5 years ago

I had heard so much about the ribs here my wife and I decided to try it. We were both disappointed. The Cole slaw was VERY dry. I tasted just plain cabbage. The beans tasted like ketchup. I don’t see the fuss over this place. I guess because it’s so old. I had better ribs several places through out the city. The ribs had a lot of fat in them like they hadn’t been cooked/cleaned properly. 

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Fat Matt's Rib Shack has a 4.8 star rating with 627 reviews. 

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Fat Matt's Rib Shack is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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