Hot barbecue and hotter music have combined to make this Midtown spot a local legend. The line of folks eager to get their hands on the award-winning ribs can stretch for a dozen yards outside the door, but the wait is worth it. Try the Brunswick stew and pick up a bottle of Fat Matt's secret sauce so you can try and duplicate these pit-roasted wonders at home. Local blues performers stop by daily to pick a few numbers for your dining enjoyment. In the mood for chicken? Try Fat Matt's Chicken Shack, the Rib Shack's sister joint.
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Not that this place needs any more stellar reviews, but for my own piece of mind, I can't believe I never wrote a review for this place! I've been here a...
Holy Moly!! I'm not normally a BBQ fan, but this place has converted me. The rum baked beans are to die for, and the ribs are out of this world. The...
Yummy Ribs, Quick Service, and a very reasonable price! I wish the sides were a little bigger though for how much they cost. And they really should get...
“should be called Matt's Greasy Fat Ribs”
I kept hearing about their ribs over and over. I went to check it out. I was UNDER impressed. The ribs were greasy as greasy gets. They fall of...
“Good Barbeque. Crowded”
Good food particularly the chopped pork. Friend really enjoyed the chicken. Beans are good., Really didn't like the ribs - difficult to eat bec...
“great meal at matts”
Had lunch at Matts on Jan 17. First time visitor to the restaurant. I had a bbq sandwich, rum baked beans, and potato salad. It was a great mea...
“After ten years of...”
After ten years of trying to find better ribs, Fat Matt's is still the best I've eaten! more
“ATL legend. Go full slab.”
ATL legend. Go full slab. more
“One-de-Full”
Ribs fall off the bone. Ribs are perfectly seasoned and have the right amount of BBQ sauce. Very small, great atmosphere, good blues/jazz music...
Great Ribs and Great Tunes
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 t...
Amazing Mac & Cheese, Superb Ribs, who cares about curb appeal
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 ...
Nice ribs and live music, too
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 ba...
better than daddy d'z
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 sa...
Blues, Beer, and BBQ
Excellent restaurant for a night out with some friends. Very social atmosphere, quality employees and service. Barbecue sauce is a little tangy...
Pretty Good Ribs
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 slo...
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