Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Georgia > Atlanta > Restaurants > Fat Matt's Rib Shack
Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Destination Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles
  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS

Atlanta Map: Fat Matt's Rib ShackFat Matt's Rib Shack Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine Barbecue
Hours Mon-Thurs 11:30am-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:30am; Sun 2-11:30pm
Address
1811 Piedmont Rd
Location A few blocks south of Cheshire Bridge Rd, Midtown
Transportation MARTA: Lindbergh
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 404/607-1622
Web site www.fatmattsribshack.com
Prices Ribs and chicken $3.75-$19; chopped pork sandwiches $3.95
Credit Cards MC, V
Other Cash only

Frommer's Review

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 elbow-to-elbow at plastic tables while chowing down on pork ribs, barbecued chicken, and pulled-pork sandwiches. There are sides of coleslaw, baked beans, and Brunswick stew -- a Southern concoction that's a cross between a thick gravy and a thicker meat stew. Snack on an "appetizer" of peanuts in the shell, washed down with ice-cold beer, while waiting for your order.

Live music -- authentic blues by a variety of local and regional groups -- starts every night around 8pm. People pack into the small space, and it's usually standing room only, especially on weekends, so come early if you want to see the show.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS


Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's Atlanta, 11th Edition Destination Guide Frommer's Atlanta, 11th Edition

Author: Karen K. Snyder
Pub Date: April 27, 2009
Price: $15.99

Add to Cart
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide Related Titles:
Frommer's Maryland & Delaware, 8th Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Nashville & Memphis, 9th Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Nashville & Memphis, 8th Edition
Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Home > Destinations > North America > USA > Georgia > Atlanta > Restaurants > Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window