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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.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Tuesday night, and despite being an off night, the place was pretty hopping. There was a live blues band (fantastic!), the patio was FULL, and the inside only had a few tables open...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have found Rib Nirvana. Went to Matt's last night. I'd heard good things about the ribs - actually a good friend plays here on the weekends - but I doubted that it was up to the hype. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to take some friends to Fat Matt's Rib shack today for an early dinner and it was amazing! We ordered Brunswick Stew and a 1/2 rack of ribs and finished everything. The ribs fell right off...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you enjoy this place, you havent had real southern bbq. Dried out meat, sauce/dry rubs/marinades are half the battle, and none of it's to par. I think they enjoy the benefits of being the only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a pilgrimage to pray at the Altar of Barbecue, most consider Fat Matt's to be Mecca. During all my years as an ATLien, I never really understood why people routinely line up out the door (and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you who have written "the best ribs ever," and other "best" BBQ quotes...you really need to get out more. I don't mean that to be offensive, but you do.I live right around the corner from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to many, but this is my fave bbq place in Atlanta. Prices are great, food is yummy, environment is fun, and its open to 12:30 on weekends (for when i want ribs at midnight). It's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's is a great place. The ribs are tasty, good sauce, and the sides are pretty good as well. I'd shy away from the pulled pork - it's okay, nothing to write home about. If you're in the mood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: Do not drive down Piedmont with your windows down because the smell from Fat Matt's can be too tempting to resist. That's what happened to me earlier today as I was on my way home from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NO QUESTION top rate bbq and ribs are among the best I've had in my 30 years of Q shacking. Unfortunately, I have to add that it's a hassle to get to and get into and get through and find a table (a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had the opportunity to go to Atlanta twice this year. Each time, I took a trip straight to Fat Matt's Rib Shack. This place gets a five star from me because of it's prices, simply. Where else...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you dont a like this food establishment.. you are either of a scumbagor a vegeterian.. but both are the same things acturlly
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!! The ribs are magnificent. The food is great, the only downside is the location. Piedmont is a very busy road and the parking lot here is somewhat small. The eating area is kinda cramped as well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a lazy Sunday afternoon I was looking for some barbecue as this i the south, right? I looked and this place and Daddy D'z. I didn't feel like getting my ribs with a side of stray bullet to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a winner. The wait is long, the seating is touch and go, but it is well worth it. Get the ribs, and a side of beans. You will be glad you did!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at Fatt Matt's for years because I live right around the corner. But the close proximity is not why I keep going back. The ribs are fall off the bone tender and the sauce is neither...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just in from T.O.,Canada for CEDIA. I always use yelp to find whatever I'm looking for locally. I searched "Best bbq" to my position & got Fat Matt's as #1. Staying @ a nice local downtown hotel, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We drove about an hour to get to Fat Matt's. It's definitely in an "un-assuming" neighborhood, although it doesn't look dangerous or anything. Parking was tight as was the limited seating, but we got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 rounded to 4After visiting sam's bbq 1, i was looking forward to fat matt's, since it had received so many good reviews. So lets start off with what my friends and i got. We got a full rack of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time, I had the combo, it as great.I will be back!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There couldn't be a more fitting name for a BBQ restaurant than including the word fat and the word ribs. Actually they could have added the words bacon and butter, but I digress. How can you not be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like ribs? Then this is where you need to be. If you don't like ribs, head elsewhere, because that's pretty much all they do. But, wow, do they do it better than any place else I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When in Atlanta go where the locals go. These are great smoky, juicy, meaty and falling off the bone ribs. The sauce is just sweet enough for me. I shared a table with a father and son who lived in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's a dive, and the gimmick of having a blues band sit there and blast songs about how great the ribs are at Fat Matts is just plain annoying. Especially when they have a guy go around table to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yawn. Better can be had elsewhere. Boring 'que w/ bland sides. I don't care the out of the bag white sliced bread flopped on the plate. Go elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get some of the tastiest ribs accompanied with live blues? So you're mood for some authentic Southern BBQ, there's no place like Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Atlanta. The chefs must get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I ate there today, based on the reviews i had read on this site... Got a slab of ribs. the meat was very tender. the sauce was just alright. sonny's sauce is better than this. Maybe sonny and matt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know I am just throwing another review upon the pile, but really, Fat Matt and his rib shack have been there for me when no one else was. Whenever I am lost (like actually lost, missing the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT food! Simple items on the menu with awesome balance of flavor, quality, and portion.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG this is the best bbq I have ever had! I LOVED the ribs, and the collard greens. The collard greens were not bitter at all, and they hardly tasted like a green. They tasted like BACON! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've ignored Fat Matt's on Yelp since I first logged in oh those many moons ago. The fact is, I've ignored Fat Matt's in real life too. For some reason, it never took with me despite my many visits in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is because of this place that I am unable to eat BBQ ANYWHERE else! Totally TO DIE FOR! Gluttony at it's VERY finest! The location is eh, and the seatin can get dicey but it's worth it BRING...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its a must for all tourist who come to the city. Its a treat for locals that live here to have some awsome BBQ with a good beer and some hot live jazz or blues. I was once the tourist making sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's too small, the parking is limited, bu Fat Matt's is my church, my sanctuary, my cathedral of ribs and local blues. Once you have had the privilege of eating there, you will laugh at any chain...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
finger lickin' good. very friendly service. the end. i wish we had this up north.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled pork sandwich, sweet tea, coleslaw and beans.. Wep, this one is for you bro. I spent four years in Atlanta and owe this place at least 20 lbs back. Instead of giving them the weight I will...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ribs ever... sides were fine too. Parking and the line sucks but this place is so damn good its worth planning an off hours trip. Price is fair, not a bargain but could be worse. For ribs its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite BBQ Ribs in town, along with A&J's BBQ in Gwinnett. Excellent BBQ Beans, good Cole Slaw...but anyways, we're talking about BBQ here. Go for a full slab if you're a true BBQ lover...you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs were tasty, loved the BBQ sauce. The sides left something to be desired. Take a friend and split a rack with a cold beer! Parking is limited, and there probably will be a wait!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I have lived in Atlanta for 30 years and have only been to Fat Matt's twice. I think it may be because I had to wait in line a REALLY long time on my first visit and I just never got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place feels like it has been around forever, and when you find out it was established in the 90's, you won't care, only because you will have pork or ribs or chicken in your mouth, and the band...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not of the same mentality as Jeff W. of the DC area where he downplayed the nuances of the grillmaster skills in the art of barbecue. While I agree that the bottom-linen is the achievement of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! I ate at Fatt Matt's!I have always wanted to try the place, but I was scared off by the crowds and the parking - until today. Driving indecisively, I decided to take a chance on the place;...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Fat Matt's. They have great ribs, good chicken, and nice sides. The beer list is okay. The music is fun. Not a bad little place to eat and have a good time. As far as rib places go, it's really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I reeeealllly missed Fat Matt's when I left Atlanta. They have the best, most soulful, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs and tender brisket sandwiches I've eaten anywhere. The sweet potato pie is dense...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly disappointing! Don't hate me but I was really let down on my Fat Matt's visit. The ribs barely had any meat on them! Wth is that?! Maybe I went on a bad day or... I don't know but......
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other reviews really took care of this one... its nice to get some BBQ and cool beers on a hot summer day. I do recommend you get there early (no matter when early is for you) so that you can get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a visitor to Atlanta when I visited Fat Matt's, and was not disappointed. I found out about it by driving by and was convinced when I checked it out on Yelp. I didn't really know what to expect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only comment on their ribs, but man are they good! I always get a half slab of ribs and they are cooked to perfection! Their ribs are always super tender and fall off the bone! I usually go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day, when I used to consume chickens and cows for living. I loved this place. I would order the chicken and rib plate special. My mouth would dance with joy when my lips would touch the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top BBQ joints in this city. Next to Maddys of course.I can see why Fatt Matts draws in a large crowd. The first time I went it was 20 degrees outside (we were lucky and already sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took a major case of the ITIS to realize that since I started yelping, that I hadn't reviewed one of my all-time favorite Atlanta eateries, Fat Matt's.Any time I have visitors, I like to say that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O-M-G!! I discovered Fat Matt's in the year of 1997. And oh what a discovery it was! The BEST ribs in Atlanta. Yes, I said it. This is well worth the 25-30 min drive for me. I cannot describe in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from the DC area where people complain there is no good BBQ, I find it funny to see that even down south it's a highly debatable cuisine. I still don't get how there can be so much variance...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Southern rib experience... and all I can say is... "I get it now!"I've read hundreds of your local reviews and very rarely does anyone give a rib shack a five star review! Why I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place would get five stars no matter what it tasted like because as soon as i saw it i said "I want pork". Anyone who knows me, knows this is a crazy claim.But just looking at it made my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs was absolutely great! The BBQ sauce. The atmosphere was fantastic! A few friends and I ate while listening to the live blues performance. My first time listening to blues and it did "blue" me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to hit Fat Matts again after partaking in Kansas City's and St. Louis' finest BBQ over the weekend. I used to think very highly of this place but now i just think its ok. I like the sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place. Tip: if you're planning to dine-in, go with at least one other person. Snag a table as soon as you get there and then order. Space is very limited. Ordered:- half-slab ribs- baked beans-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OoOoOhhh yum yum yum and so cheap! That about sums it up.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! Love love love it. Great BBQ sauce, falling off the bone ribs, awesome potato salad! Live music is good and fun. I take all out of towner friends here and they love it because they think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Houston and it was my mission to hit Fat Matt's while I was in town. Thank god my flight got cancelled. It gave me more time to enjoy the ribs. We drove through the snow to visit Fat Matt's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Fat Matt's with my wife and a colleague who was visiting from the UK. After wolfing down a full rack of ribs and drinking 3 pitchers of beer, we couldn't find room for the rum-baked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After living in Atlanta for 9 years, I finally made it to Fat Matt's. And boy...ribs, ribs, ribs. So tender and fall off the bone. The sauce is THE best bbq that I have ever had, not too sweet, not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice people, good music, and awesome ribs !!! i recently went to atlanta for a conference..and everyone was telling me to go to fat matts..and i did. loved it so much i bought the sauce to make in san...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in town to visit my friend who was attending Emory University. We came here because I wanted to try some authentic Southern fried chicken and ribs. Unfortunately, the fried chicken section...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently decided to give FM's another shot since I was in the area and needed something quick for lunch. They have added collards and mac & cheese since the last time I was there. Good for them -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've been eating & raving about fat matt's for years & they have been my favorite bbq rib joint since college when some GA tech and GA state people told me about this place. I took all my out-of-town...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place - very small. Interesting but there is better BBQ in Atlanta.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's through the years has become an Atlanta Institution living off rep.Can you name a more known BBQ place intown? I have traveled and lived in many of the best BBQ producing regions in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about chicken and ribs. Don't be fooled by how shady this place looks on the outside (and on the inside). This place knows BBQ. They cook their ribs on a wood fired BBQ until the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man this was awesome BBQ, the meat was perfect, fell off the bone and sauce was solid, so good that we went back for a second round the next day, and I picked up a bottle of sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
lame BBQ..If you are gonna do the cheap spare ribs, then learn how to cook them...I dont go to BBQ places for chicken..bbq beans are decent, never had the stew...Havent been in a while, but I never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a BBQ expert and have been to thousands of places in my day. This place has the best ribs I've ever had, by far. I love it. The Brunswick stew is good and they have great sweet tea. I hear the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ in Atlanta. People are nice, simple menu and consistently good. Fast service with a quaint atmosphere. Blues every night is what sets this place apart. Atlanta staple.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bring on the hate mail. Sorry guys, I wasn't impressed. Admittedly, I am not a BBQ Connoisseur. Hell, up until a couple of years ago I refused to eat ribs without a knife and fork.I had the 1/2 rack...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came out to this place while I was visiting Georgia. I'm going to have to say that they are hands down THE best ribs I have ever eaten. They were delicious and fell right off the bone.What I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dirty, southern, blues, bar-b-que!!! Not for the prissy or weak at heart! Dig in
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in the ATL for 3 years before i made it to this place. That probably saved my life. As when I finally did get around to going, I went every 2 weeks until I moved. Everyone has their favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time I had some good old southern BBQ in the south~ We ordered the combo plate and pulled pork sandwich. Side: potato salad, collard greens, and rum baked beans. All i gotta say is...I'm not a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want trendy atmosphere and slick decor go elsewhere. Fat Matt's is about the food and blues. The ribs are the main attraction. They are fall off the bone with a nice char and zesty sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first real BBQ, having grown up in NY/NJ then living in Boston for 20 years (where people think that BBQ is defined by the sauce, so the meat is tough as shoe leather).I live in GA now, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not really sure what I can say that 129 other people haven't already, so here are the brief highlights:--The ribs are what you come here for. The pulled pork is also good, but not nearly as yummy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a lunch customer who doesn't get to Fat Matt's as often as he would like. I typically order a pulled pork sandwich with sauce on it, with a side of baked beans and potato chips and a coke....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's was our first stop after arriving in Atlanta since Carver's Grocery was unexpectedly closed. We tried the ribs (pretty good but dry), pork sandwich (mmm-mmmm but the sauce was a tad too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At Fat Matt's BBQ, the sauce is king. A delicious, zesty blend done Kansas City style. My half-bird and sweet tea combination never fails to satisfy my BBQ cravings. And if I'm feeling blue, the half...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best pulled pork sandwiches I have ever tasted. Anyone who I know from out of town, I bring to to this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was busy up in Fat Matt's last night when I needed to get my BBQ on. But the service was quick, we found a table, and waited for our BBQ pork sandwiches. Which were delish. Not the best ever,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I visit my brother in Atlanta I make him take me to Fatt Matt's.I actually don't really like to eat ribs, but there is something about Fatt Matt's: the combination of the amazingly tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite BBQ in Atlanta. It reminds me of what I used to get growing up in south Georgia. It can get busy, so I did this thing where I used some common sense, and I go when it's not busy....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I showed up to Fat Matt's Rib Shack about 10 minutes before they opened and decided to go down the street to a gas station and come back. By the time I came back there were at least 20 people in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere here. It smells delicious and looks just like a barbecue joint should. There was a live blues band the night we came, and they set the perfect tone. the 'cue isn't the best i've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of good reviews so I'll just add a recommendation: come see the Crosstown All-Stars band play every Tuesday night (every other month). Great music and great food to go with it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delish...!I am a huge BBQ fan and am usually willing to try it anywhere anytime. I was a bit skeptical about the hype around Matts but they did not disappoint. The blues music, the overflowing pitcher...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ is tough business. Good sauce and slow cooked meat is usually a good combo. Been here a couple of times and this place was always jumpin. Add live music a decent beer menu and it is the combo for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews, I decided it was time to see for myself. Was Fat Matt's a trend? Or did they really offer some of the best ribs in Atlanta? Well, I'm happy to say that Fat Matt's really had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
heard about this place from several people so when we got to atlanta we went straight there. the food is amazing..the best ribs and chicken ever and the sauce so good! the live music really makes the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would replace my own blood with Fat Matt's BBQ sauce if I could. With just the right amount of tang and spice, that succulant sauce completes that sexy loose meat just like sugar completes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I strongly believe Fat Matt's to be the single most overrated restaurant in Atlanta. I still maintain it was OK, but I just don't get all the gushing reviews. Its not bad BBQ, but anyone who tells you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had very fond memories of Fat Matt's. Nursed many hangovers with delicious bbq. Too bad that was ruined by the chopped pork sandwich I just brought home. It was FULL of chopped onion....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the atmosphere, but that's about it. It's all tourists, and the ribs are soft and fall-off-the-bone, but they're about half fat. The beans tasted sweet and sour, kind of like katsup,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend to this place on a rainy Sunday afternoon because he wanted some BBQ. From my perspective, it was delicious. From his perspective, well, he ate a 1/4 chicken, then took another one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta agree that there is a lot of hype behind this place. The ribs were allright, but I have definitely had better for less. I think I had the chicken here too that was nothing to write home about....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I must not have drunk the Fat Matt's Kool Aid as I don't fully understand the appeal. The ribs were falling off the bone, yes, so I agree with many of the reviewers who say they are tender, but to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start out by saying that I love bbq but I do not eat pork, so I have not tried the ribs. I love this place. The blues is cool, cool, cool. I love that I have to find a place to sit even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like it, but haven't enjoyed it as much my two visits. The last time I went, my ribs were gristly and the beans had too much rum in them.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say that all the hype around this place is spot on! I had a full rack some beans and lemonade and it was all fantastic. The ribs were super tender. If you like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over Rated. This place is an institution in Atlanta, and because of this, people will stand in lines for hours on the 4th of July to get ribs from here. Sadly though, the food quality of this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did not like ribs... until Fat Matt's entered my life. If they have the power to convert me, then they deserve five stars. Ever since my happy discovery, I now gladly order and gnaw the bone to get at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best pulled pork and ribs in the metro area. Throw in the great location, reasonable prices, and great music (wednesday night is whoever shows up plays, and it is always great) and you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know who Matt is but I love that fat bastard. If you have a thing for an unpretentious place that serves fall-off-the-bone ribs with a tangy sauce, ice cold beer, and live blues nightly, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having my friend Kelly yelling at me for months upon months I finally decided to visit Fat Matt's and I didn't even go with her, haha. The one thing was the line was very long (it was worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fat Matt's has a reputation for having the best ribs in Atlanta. I would say it's a tie between Fat Matt's and Maddy's but Maddy's is in Decatur so I guess technically, you could say Fat Matt's has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my kind of place. It's small and comfortable. There's always good music playing. The food comes out fast. The service is good. Everyone is friendly. I love eating a pork sandwich on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Place is great, tasty ribs, cold beer, & live music sometimes..
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had Fat Matt's for the 1st time, knowing it was there for ages but never taking the time to stop by and eat. I had the ribs and they were pretty good. I didn't like how the ends were left on....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid BBQ joint. I was going to give this place 4 stars, and then I started to think of reasons that it should be 4 instead of 5... and I couldn't think of any. I got the shredded pork sandwich (comes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's honestly no need for me to submit a review for Fat Matt's because it seems that everyone has done it for me; so I'll keep it simple.Service: Simple.Atmosphere: Just what it should be (for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love barbeque, and I can't get enough of Fat Matt's. This unassuming shack has great music and friendly people. Very small place, so there's a good chance you'll have to wait a little bit, but you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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this place is legendary.. and not for its appearance... its all about the ribs! They are worth the trek to get em...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When visiting my family in Atlanta, this was the place my uncle was most excited to take us to. As we walked into the very non-assuming building and I have to say that (as my first bbq place south of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's good. It's hot, and it's fast!!! I like Fat Matt's and am a repeat customer. The ribs are tender and the sauce is delicious. I have ABSOLUTELY NO COMPLAINTS!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place I'm ashamed to say I discovered way too late.My first girlfriend lived right down the street from here. I used to turn on Rock Springs to get there, passing Fat Matt's all the time but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan of pork unless it's bacon or babyback ribs. but the pulled pork at Fat Matt's is great.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They serve the best ribs ever! I got there around 4pm and there was a line of about 10 people outside of the restaurant. I ordered a 1/2 slab, brunswick stew, potato salad, and sweet potato pie with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Looks can be very deceiving. This is not the nicest looking place but it has something more important. Its has the best ribs around. These are the type of ribs that slip right off the bone. To top it off, Fat...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I love me some ribs. Fatt Matt's is your typical southern BBQ joint with live music and outdoor seating with a pretty basic BBQ menu. I tried the ribs, Brunswick stew and baked beans. The ribs were definitely...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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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 going back to...
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 don't take...
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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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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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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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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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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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 and the...
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.Rob K. and...
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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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. Good Blues. Go...
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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BBQ at it's best...well, outside of Texas, anyway. Had the chopped beef sammich, fries, tater salad and a Coke. Yum. That is all. Oh, it's very small inside, and don't go in a suit, unless you're prepared to...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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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 think the...
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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After reading all the other reviews, I am wondering if it is me or my taste in good food. I was ot that impressed with Fat Macks BBQ. I have had better, but it does rank for me.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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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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Whenever someone starts talking about a BBQ place, my eyes light up thinking about Fat Matt's. If you have never been, you don't know what you have been missing. Try one of their platters that include chicken,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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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.. Beer is always cold..
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Ok, everyone claims to have good 'que but Fatt Matts has made me fall off the non pork eating wagon several times. There is ALWAYS a line to get in but once you do get in, it is worth the weight in gold! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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The only thing about this restaurant is that you have to wait in long lines from time to time. The wait is worth it! The que here is delicious! You get what you pay for, excellence!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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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 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 beans. The...
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 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 nothing like...
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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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 and find...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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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 entertainment the go...
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's a band...
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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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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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 just average.
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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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 only complaint...
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 BBQFat 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.
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. The ribs and...
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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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 the Sunday...
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 th elive band or any of the nightly ambiance... good sandwich ;) nothing too memorable... comapred to a few...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People in the South love to do two barbecue related activities: eat barbecue, and argue over where the best barbecue can be had at any given time. I'm not against arguing barbecue (or having any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ditto on what Jeremy, Allan, and Aaron said. I'm still thinking about those slow cooked ribs of goodness and it's been two weeks now! Just follow the plumes of smoke and make sure you book enough time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you roll up to the parking lot of Fat Matt's Rib Shack, you can see plumes of smoke rising up into the air. Once you get out of your car, you can begin to smell the smokey fragrances of the BBQ....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth missing your flight to eat these ribs. Saucy, smokey, and just a bit of burn.It was Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Smoke and smell of savory ribs drifted from the roof of Fat Matt's shack. FM's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Boo YaThis is the best damn BBQ I've had in a long time. The sauce was tangy and the chicken and ribs were amazing. The chicken was soft and juicy and the ribs just fell off the bone. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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I am a unaffiliated traveling salesman that loves BBQ and loves BBQ Ribs. I have pretty much stop eating ribs out as they are always disappointing. Everywhere I travel people tell me about the local Rib joint...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my. Oh Jeez! The first time I ate their ribs I saw stars and rainbows and man, you just can't believe how good it gets there. If you're looking for pretentious BBQ, you aren't going to find it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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It's not KC BBQ.... It's not even Texas BBQ.... It's ok, but the sauce needs work. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if I'm in the area, and in the mood for BBQ, I might stay for the Blues if...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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It is almost impossible to say anything bad about Fat Matt's. It has the juiciest, most delicious pulled pork sandwich in town (this from a devoted barbecue fan). The ribs are also fantastic, although there...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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Enjoyed the BBQ & its' sides. Seating was comfortable, my son enjoyed it!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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I cannot believe that I can get both great food and great music at the same place. Yes, it is a small family-owned place and very crowded, but their BBQ make us going back there - tender, juicy, extra sauce,...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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My favorite is Fatt Matt's!! The environment is completely casual, fast service, affordable, and in the evenings they have live jazz music!! What's better?
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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There aren't many good bbq places in Atlanta, but Fat Matt's is one of the better ones. It's not for the snooty and you must take cash. When I worked close by, it was one of our favorite lunch spots.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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Fat Matt's is absolutely my favorite barbecue place ever, and I live in Alabama! I love my barbecue to be a hole-in-the-wall place and Fat Matt's definitely looks the part. It's always super crowded d...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing slow-cooked bbq. Totally low-key, down home, cash-only goodness. Enjoy the food and beer with some live jazz on weekend nights. There's a reason behind the line out that door!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Great food, great atmosphere and great music. All necessary to have a great place to hang out with friends!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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One of the fun and flavorful places to hit when you are in Atlanta is Fat Matt's Rib Shack...a small 'hole-in-the-wall' joint with smoking BBQ and even tastier tunes. Basically, you order your foo...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Fat matts has my vote for best ribs in town!we always have a great southern meal with their yummy brunswick stew and delicious cornbread to name some side dishes. Its very casual, they got big servings too!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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My favorite place for ribs in Atlanta. Actually, probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta.The music is good, too, but you may have to wain in quite a line.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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fun fun fun... good price for a 1/2 slab that falls off the bone. great music too.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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there is MUCH better BBQ in Atlanta. Fat Matt's was fatty (gross). I agree with the icon comment. The Varsity is an icon as well and I don't eat there either.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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I believe you go to Fat Matts because it too is an icon of Atlanta. The food is okay, but nothing amazing and it is not the cheapest either. The restaurant is very small and there is usually a wait. However,...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Fun atmosphere, great local bands, good food, good prices. If your gonna be cash only though... an ATM nearby would be nice.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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I like Fat Matt's. The barbeque is really good and the chicken shack next door is really great too. Something about their french fries is unlike any other I've tasted. Many people claim fall of the bone ribs,...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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I was amazed at how good the ribs taste. I went there on the 4th of July,we stood in the rain in line for about 20 minutes. It was worth the wait. Finger lickin good.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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I have been in Georgia for 1 1/2 years. I have been looking for barbecue that would make me slap my momma. Boy did I find it. If you can get past the wait, then you will absolutely enjoy it. Don't forget to...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Fat Matt's is simple, and what it does, it does well -- falling-off-the-bone, melt-in-your mouth piles of ribs, cole slaw, texas toast, cold draught Sweetwater beer. Yummmmm. For those days you're feeling...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Maybe Fat Matt is Santa. This is the only guy (besides "The Bearded One") who knows if I've been naughty or nice.During the day, phenomenal ribs, chicken, pulled pork sandwiches and sides. The s...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Some of the best BBQ I have had the pleasure of tasting. The ribs are meaty and juicy and the chicken is juicy and sticky. Grabbing a seat in the restaurant, chugging down a beer and taking in some great blues...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dad would be mad if I didnt Give fat Matt's 5 stars or more! From the outside, you would think this is nothing but a shack, but believe me- it is everything but! There is NOTHING that is fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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I found the ribs that everyone raves about to mostly be a greasy mess, well I know that's what ribs are, but these even had a greasy taste. A staple to some Atlantian's, but I think I'll pass on anot...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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good food and entertainment if you don't mind the sketchy atmosphere and shared tables.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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The help needs a lot of help but the food is pretty good... they are a rather small place, though and they try and put 50 people eating dinner and a live band... if you can, get a to-go box and eat it at home.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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I love to go hear for their BBQ sandwhich with a piece of pecan pie. Yummy!!! and cheap too!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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A stack of white bread, a plate of ribs and a cold beer. That's heaven on a plate. And I'm not embarrassed to say so. Well, I am a little.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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I have lived in Atlanta now for 12 years by way of Chicago and find Fat Matt's to be one of the best placed in Atlanta for "Q". No they do not compare to most chicago Rib places or even some in Texas that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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Delicious BBQ pork and sweet tea! My favorite place for BBQ in ATL. Fun live music. I love to sit outside here in the spring and fall. Very reasonable.
kudzu.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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... and you will not be disappointed. Best ribs in Atlanta, as is the Brunswick Stew. All of the barbecue is good, the the ribs really stand out. My only complaint: no steak fries.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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fat matt's is the best barbeque in town. hands down. the one thing i really don't like is the shack part of it. it really is one and its always crowded but i guess that's a good thing for business.....many...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Over the past 18 years I travelled quite a bit to Atlanta as a consultant. I believe a native Atlantan introduced me to the place when I first started to work down there. Virtually every chance I've had since...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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hands down....this is as good as it gets for ribs. they fall right off the bone. I've had plenty of people tell me other places have better ribs....I've tried most, if not all, of them, and I still stand by my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Ribs are typically overdone - we have tried quite a few times because it is ranked high, but never have had juicy or tender ribs there - mostly burnt and tough
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Fat Matt's opened roughly 12 years ago. When it opened it was the best place for ribs. The ribs were/are boiled and somewhat fatty. But that's FM. They never set out to be authentic, or Texan, or anything but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2004
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THIS PLACE IS SIMPLY THE BEST PLACE FOR BBQ ANYWHERE!!! WE LIKE IT SO MUCH IN FACT WE DROVE UP FROM ORLANDO LAST YEAR JUST FOR LUNCH AND ARE HAVING SOME FRIENDS PICK UP A TRUCK LOAD OF FOOD FOR A BIG SUMMER...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2004
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Just recently went to th Talladega race and stayed in Atlanta. I looked up a BBQ place on this site and chose FAT MATT'S. What a treat! The ribs were the best I have ever had! Ended up eating 2 slabs and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2004
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As a veteran of the barbecue-blues wars in Atlanta, I have to disagree with your review of Matt's. The ribs are ok at best, the ambience loud, abraisive and obnoxious and if you don't get there early, don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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Great Ribs, great brunswick stew, but the copped pork sandwich and the baked beans are the best in Atlanta and I have tried them all.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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Keep looking if you are looking for good barbeque. Fatt Matt's is not the place! Coming from Texas I was looking for a place that would serve good smoked meats and was highly disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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Been a few years since I wolfed down some BBQ at Fat Matt's but I remember the great taste even to this day! We actually had to wait a good long time to receive our order but it was well worth it. In fact, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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This place truly is a shack. After waiting for 30 minutes for our food and asking a waiter twice to check on our order it turns out they lost the order and we didn't get our food. Plus there's hardly any...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2003
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This place gets by mainly on its reputation. The food is good, but not the best BBQ in Atlanta. That title has to belong to Daddy D's or Swallow at the Hollow. Fat Matt's, however, is very convenient and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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Super Bowl was a disaster, the idiot who answered the phone for rib orders did not know the weight, price or zilch....take it or leave it attitude!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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is really not great BBQ. Have had much better in a backyard
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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babeque wasn't that great, very overrated. much better places in atlanta
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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Fat Matt's is the place to be. Food is great. Music is fine. Nice to have a touch of country in the heart of the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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If you know nothing about barbecue, you might think Fat Matt's is good. Sure, it's hip, swanky, and the "in" place, but the food is ok at best. You want real barbecue you need to travel outside the fence....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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I love eating there, food is great and you do it all your self. I went 15 min before they open and sat down, they made me go out side so, I left and never been back. the door was open and it sould have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Eaten there many times since moving here in 96. Ribs are not 'fatty' like some like to say. Actually have the most meat on them of any I have ever seen. Very relaxed atmosphere which is nice at times compared...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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My favorite by far......none better in these here parts. I have been eating there since they opened and no other place offers better bbq and I have tried them all.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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This is one of the only bar-be-que that is worth it. I haven't tried their Brunswick stew. A bar-be-que joint doesn't make it on Pork ribs alone. The Brunswick stew also has to "make it," too.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Although they only accept cash and you'll often have to wait in line to order, the food is worth it. The BBQ sauce and baked beans are some of the best I've had in the city. I normally get the food to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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No parking! YOU ORDER YOUR FOOD IN A SMOKE FILLED ROOM AND YOU HAVE TO FIND YOUR OWN SEAT! Food was mediocre, the only thing that was decent was the beer and the band. Complete waste of time
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Wear a bib and expandable pants! The music is always hot, the food always good and the beer always ice cold!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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Well, the name says it all. If you want fatty, greasy meat, this is the place for you. I don't think there was anything but fat on my plate. Skip it!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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really good rips and chicken, If you like local bluse bands and crowded spaces this is the place to be.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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The BBQ here is the best in Atlanta. Beware, though, they don't open until 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. You may have to wait with 20-30 people, but the line moves quickly. Better yet, the food is worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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The atmosphere would not make you want to stop, but once you taste the ribs and fish, you'll be craving for more. The service is so so. The prices are pretty decent for the amount of food you get. Great for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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while it is not the best dish on the menu, it IS sweet! This is why the south is what WE are all about!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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The service is terrible, the food is average at best. Just finding a table was a battle, it's every man for himself. The band I heard sucked and getting there was a nightmare. We were only in town for a couple...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Great place, you can even check out some local blues acts there while you eat. Excellent value for what you get. Also check out Fat Matt's Chicken Shack next door.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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C'mon people get real!!!!!!!!! this place has greasy ribs, average side dishes, it's just a bunch of hype!!! Iknow alot of people eat here because of the location, alot of the good BBQ places are off the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Biting into Fat Matt's ribs are heaven on earth. The lines can be a little daunting sometime, but the food is well worth the wait. The beans are great too and so is the live music.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Not only does Fat Matt's serve the best ribs in town, but plan on going on a night when they have a live band and you will be in for a treat!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Have never had anything but the ribs here--but once you've tried them, you'll be hooked. Flavorful, tasty, and not dry. The only problem with Fat Matts is seating. You have to get there early on the weekend to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Messy and delicious, this restaurant is NOT for vegetarians - but if you're in the mood for some tasty ribs or just delicious barbeque, nothing in Atlanta beats Fat Matts! Enjoy the live jazz, as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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I make it a point to go to the best barbecue restaurant(s) whenever I go somewhere, and Fat Matt's is generally a name I saw listed as one of the best. The atmosphere was cool, but the ribs were, quite simply,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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I have eaten at Fat Matts a lot. It is good for lunch if you work in the area, but it is always a crowd and is a small place. Regarding price, a hungry man will easily spend $10 to $12 on lunch. And, the ribs...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Let's just say the ribs there were the worst that I have ever had and they were extremely fatty. The sides that you can order tasted old and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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I went there with a friend, and we both agree that these were some of the worst ribs we've ever had. The sauce was like sugar. The ribs? The ribs were all fat and grissle. I'm sitting here in agony as I write...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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Good BBQ. The live music is good but it can be loud in the small place. Not much parking so be ready to walk a little. The combo was good and gives a nice veriety.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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Skip the chopped pork barbecue and head straight for the ribs. Having grown up on the more vinegary North Carolina-style barbecue, Fat Matt's took some getting used to, but I have to say I'm now a fan. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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The food is really great, HOWEVER..they used to give you alot more chicken fingers when I first started going there. Now just 4. I don't care for french fries, no matter how great so that's a bummer to me....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2002
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Fat Matt's is crowded, cramped and the lines are long. But the food is terrific. Might I suggest take out?
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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Slavish devotees of Fat Matt's work under the misapprehension that a spare decor and a little hardship (long lines, crowded-together tables, flimsy napkins, etc) constitute some kind of rustic "authenticity"...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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This blues and barbecue shack is a favorite among locals who like their ribs as smoky as their music. Don't expect much in the way of decor. This is truly a shack, where patrons order at the counter, then sit...
frommers.com - user review
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you would expect a place with a name like this to be at least interesting; in fact, this joint is jumpin'...
epinions.com - user review
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this comfortable, popular joint serves the juiciest, most flavorful ribs in town. a messy, fun, eat-with-your hands kind of place where you can order ribs with a side of slaw and a big glass of sweet tea....
10best.com - user review
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One of the BEST pork BBQ sandwhiches I have ever had. The sauce was sweet and tangey, and the pork was very tender and it just melted in your mouth. Fat Matt's Rib Shack needs to be a must
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this is what southern food is all about. the aptly-named chicken shack sits about a mile north of the fashionable midtown hotels, but would look more at home on some lonely country highway. a few tables are...
wcities.com - user review
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some of the best ribs in town...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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"soul food" at its finest...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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fat mattis is a classic barbecue joint, scruffy and rough around the edges. the walls are plastered with the black-and-white photographs of blues musicians who play here. thereis no cover charge, but get your...
gayot.com - user review
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incredible bbq, great entertainment...
epinions.com - user review
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