Yahoo
Order at the counter... They bring the food out to you. Very friendly service.
Outside
How the restaurant look like inside -- very quaint and has a vibe of a hobo lounge bar.
Inside
full slab
Full rack of ribs with sides of mac n cheese, collard greens, and baked beans
Outside entrance
1/2 slab with collard greens, mac and cheese, and brunswick stew
Half chicken + half slab +Mac, coleslaw, baked beans, collard greens=delish!
Fat Matt's Rib Shack Barbecue Restaurant ·$$

Delicious barbecue and mesmerizing music have combined to make this Midtown spot a local legend. Opt for their ribs slab or pork sandwich with Brunswick stew and collard greens, and wash it down with a chilled beer. Don't leave without a bottle of Fat Matt's Secret Sauce, so you can try their pit-roasted wonders at home. Some of the best local blues bands perform here nightly for your dining enjoyment. It makes for a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy delicious barbecue and great music in Atlanta.

Website: fatmattsribshack.com

Phone: (404) 607-1622

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Piedmont Rd NE and Piedmont Ave NE

Closed now

  • Wed 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

1811 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30324 ·399.98 mi

Is this your business? Verify your listing

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

Reviews

yelp
4.0 2587 reviews
5 star
1302 4 star
748 3 star
266 2 star
161 1 star
111
Jenny A. 10/30/26

**A Hidden Gem with Some Seriously Good BBQ!** Fat Matt's is one of those little places you could easily drive right by and never know what you were missing! Thankfully, our Uber driver...

More
Jay W. 09/20/26

This is a must stop if you love good Down South BBQ. Smoked meat is what you smell the moment you walk in. The menu is simple but delicious. You order at the counter & The dining room is small...

More
Josh R. 06/22/26

This review is for delivery ordered via their website and fulfilled by DoorDash. In a word: underwhelming. Quarter Chicken: fine, I guess. Tender but lacking in flavor. If there was a rub, it...

More
Lisa W. 06/15/26

I ordered through Uber Eats and really wasn't expecting the packaging i received. At the same time i was expecting it to be REALLY GOOD after seeing how it was packaged. The price for me was a...

More
Shareen C. 04/14/26

My friends and I came here for a week day dinner. You order first and then you find seats. The seats are first come first serve. It can get packed later at night so I recommend coming earlier in...

More
Advertisement
Mobilize your Website
View Site in Mobile | Classic
Share by: