Best BBQ in Atlanta?

The_Q · February 13th, 2008, 01:15 AM

OK, to say that I am a BBQ freak is an understatement. If you took a knife and cut me, I would ooze barbecue sauce. Probably a base of Open Pit with a touch of vinegar and a lil mo tomato base. Anyway back to my point, when I come down to Atlanta this September I have a list of places to try. Anyone from Atlanta OR anyone who has been to a FANTASTIC bbq place please tell me what you know. Thanks!!!

-Sean

1. Fat Matts Rib Shack
2. Daddy D'z Rib Joint

Pellaz · February 13th, 2008, 02:12 AM

I've heard Fat Matts is really good.

My personal favorite for BBQ is Spiced Right BBQ, on Lawrenceville Highway in the NE suburbs.

Now, for Mongolian barbecue..........

Mooseknuckle · February 13th, 2008, 07:37 AM

It's a little bit north of Atlanta, but Old South Barbecue in the Marietta/Smyrna are is some of the best I've ever had...

The Invisible Guest · February 13th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Abdullah The Butchers House Of Ribs !!

Who wouldn't want Ribs from a place that bears this guys name?

Wishmaster · February 13th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Fat Matt's is excellent.
Dreamland BBQ (in Roswell), is also one of my favorite spots.
Closer to the venue is a place called Bobby & June's on 14th street. They have some excellent BBQ items on the menu, as well.
I have heard that Swallow in the Hollow (Roswell) and the Pig-n-Chik (Sandy Springs) are also good places, but I haven't been.
Williamson Bros. (Marietta) is good, but not nearly as good as Fat Matt's or Dreamland, in my opinion.

--Mike

Entrerie · February 13th, 2008, 10:11 AM

I've been to Fat Matt's, Dreamland, Spiced Right, and the other hole in the wall place off Peachtree Industrial and Corky's in Gwinnett. The best independant BBQ place in Atlanta ever was a small shack in a Winn Dixie shopping center off Winter's Chapel road. This point is moot because they have long been gone but I've yet to go to a palce that was as good as that.

I have not been to the Butcher's so I can't comment on that, but these days I would say the new place called Shane's Rib Shack is pretty decent, it's a chain but the food is good so who cares. 2nd on my list would be Smokey Bones and 3rd would be Dreamland. Fatt Matt's is okay but over rated just like Dreamland.

But as far as finiding something that resembles the BBQ cook offs on the Food network, I've never seen that.

And for ribs, I don't think you can do any better then Chili's baby back ribs aside from cooking them yourself.

but this is of course just my opinion.

lady_space · February 13th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Dreamland, hands down. I base my opinion of barbecue places on their ribs, though, so if ribs ain't your thang, my opinion is worth a little less. Fat Matt's, Williamson Bros., and Swallow in the Hollow are all pretty darn decent as well. I loved Abdullah's when we went, but more for their veggies, as silly as that sounds. They were GOOOOOD, and well worth the hike.

For the record, Smokey Bones just don't hold a candle, IMO. And stay away from Famous Dave's... horrid.

For barbecue at more of a "bar," there was this place in Kennesaw... with a B, I think... they were surprisingly decent. Damn, anyone have any idea where I mean? Huge place, every game in the world on somewhere, and lots of good beers (plus Strongbow!) on draft.

And, yes, I owe you (and Wishmaster) a call.

Dark One · February 13th, 2008, 12:20 PM

*Salivates*. Man, sounds like a road trip to one of these places is in order come September.

Jason

Wishmaster · February 13th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lady_space

For the record, Smokey Bones just don't hold a candle, IMO. And stay away from Famous Dave's... horrid.

I have yet to go to one of these chains and not be disappointed.

Quote:

For barbecue at more of a "bar," there was this place in Kennesaw... with a B, I think... they were surprisingly decent. Damn, anyone have any idea where I mean? Huge place, every game in the world on somewhere, and lots of good beers (plus Strongbow!) on draft.

Are you thinking of Bailey's?

--Mike

Pyramaze51 · February 13th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Why Hasn't anyone mentioned these BBQ joints:

Williamson Bros in Marietta
KC Pit BBQ in Sandy Springs
Dusty's
And the very best in Atlanta in my opinion HAROLD's.

Rakosh · February 13th, 2008, 04:55 PM

One Star Ranch in Buckhead has very good Texas-style bbq (including beef ribs). I go for their sliced brisket.

Fox Brothers BBQ between Little 5 Points and Decatur is ok. It's kind of hit-or-miss, but on good days the chopped pork is good, the brisket and chicken seem to be dry most of the time.

Maddy's Ribs & Blues Joint in Decatur has pretty juicy pulled pork, plus there's live blues music most nights!

Williamson Bros in Marietta can be hit-or-miss sometimes, too, If you like chopped brisket, watch out for huge chewy chunks of fat...that's all I'm sayin'.

February 13th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_Q No More Posts Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,303	Best BBQ in Atlanta? OK, to say that I am a BBQ freak is an understatement. If you took a knife and cut me, I would ooze barbecue sauce. Probably a base of Open Pit with a touch of vinegar and a lil mo tomato base. Anyway back to my point, when I come down to Atlanta this September I have a list of places to try. Anyone from Atlanta OR anyone who has been to a FANTASTIC bbq place please tell me what you know. Thanks!!! -Sean 1. Fat Matts Rib Shack 2. Daddy D'z Rib Joint

February 13th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pellaz Tigron of Immanion Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,789	I've heard Fat Matts is really good. My personal favorite for BBQ is Spiced Right BBQ, on Lawrenceville Highway in the NE suburbs. Now, for Mongolian barbecue.......... __________________ http://www.paulcashman.com pellaz1@comcast.net Proud sponsor of Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, Mercenary, Therion, PoS, Nightwish and Devin Townsend Band for ProgPowers past and current! On SeismicRadio as DJ-Pellaz: http://www.seismicradio.com Also on WREKage, 11:59pm Fri - 5am Sat: http://www.wrekage.org 91.1 FM Atlanta -- Atlanta radio's true home of metal for more than 20 years, also streamed live and archived for a week!

February 13th, 2008, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mooseknuckle Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charleston AFB, SC Posts: 153	It's a little bit north of Atlanta, but Old South Barbecue in the Marietta/Smyrna are is some of the best I've ever had... __________________ "Some people are like slinkies - Not really good for anything, but you still cant help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs..."

February 13th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Invisible Guest NFL Draft Expert Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,835	*Abdullah The Butchers House Of Ribs !!* Who wouldn't want Ribs from a place that bears this guys name? Last edited by The Invisible Guest : February 13th, 2008 at 09:24 AM.

February 13th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wishmaster Heavy Metal Llama! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 947	Fat Matt's is excellent. Dreamland BBQ (in Roswell), is also one of my favorite spots. Closer to the venue is a place called Bobby & June's on 14th street. They have some excellent BBQ items on the menu, as well. I have heard that Swallow in the Hollow (Roswell) and the Pig-n-Chik (Sandy Springs) are also good places, but I haven't been. Williamson Bros. (Marietta) is good, but not nearly as good as Fat Matt's or Dreamland, in my opinion. --Mike __________________ When given the chance, I can do no less than dominate with every breath...

February 13th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Entrerie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 480	I've been to Fat Matt's, Dreamland, Spiced Right, and the other hole in the wall place off Peachtree Industrial and Corky's in Gwinnett. The best independant BBQ place in Atlanta ever was a small shack in a Winn Dixie shopping center off Winter's Chapel road. This point is moot because they have long been gone but I've yet to go to a palce that was as good as that. I have not been to the Butcher's so I can't comment on that, but these days I would say the new place called Shane's Rib Shack is pretty decent, it's a chain but the food is good so who cares. 2nd on my list would be Smokey Bones and 3rd would be Dreamland. Fatt Matt's is okay but over rated just like Dreamland. But as far as finiding something that resembles the BBQ cook offs on the Food network, I've never seen that. And for ribs, I don't think you can do any better then Chili's baby back ribs aside from cooking them yourself. but this is of course just my opinion.

February 13th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
lady_space Porno kitty Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,983	Dreamland, hands down. I base my opinion of barbecue places on their ribs, though, so if ribs ain't your thang, my opinion is worth a little less. Fat Matt's, Williamson Bros., and Swallow in the Hollow are all pretty darn decent as well. I loved Abdullah's when we went, but more for their veggies, as silly as that sounds. They were GOOOOOD, and well worth the hike. For the record, Smokey Bones just don't hold a candle, IMO. And stay away from Famous Dave's... horrid. For barbecue at more of a "bar," there was this place in Kennesaw... with a B, I think... they were surprisingly decent. Damn, anyone have any idea where I mean? Huge place, every game in the world on somewhere, and lots of good beers (plus Strongbow!) on draft. And, yes, I owe you (and Wishmaster) a call. __________________ * * * * * No amount of clever counterpoint, modulation, or shifting time signatures can disguise a man singing about goblins. Last edited by lady_space : February 13th, 2008 at 10:20 AM.

February 13th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,716	Salivates. Man, sounds like a road trip to one of these places is in order come September. Jason

February 13th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pyramaze51 J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,126	Why Hasn't anyone mentioned these BBQ joints: Williamson Bros in Marietta KC Pit BBQ in Sandy Springs Dusty's And the very best in Atlanta in my opinion HAROLD's. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of REDEMPTION for PPUSAVIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Freak Kitchen for PPUSA VII Proud Co-Sponsor of Mustasch for PPUSA IX Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties

February 13th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rakosh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 450	One Star Ranch in Buckhead has very good Texas-style bbq (including beef ribs). I go for their sliced brisket. Fox Brothers BBQ between Little 5 Points and Decatur is ok. It's kind of hit-or-miss, but on good days the chopped pork is good, the brisket and chicken seem to be dry most of the time. Maddy's Ribs & Blues Joint in Decatur has pretty juicy pulled pork, plus there's live blues music most nights! Williamson Bros in Marietta can be hit-or-miss sometimes, too, If you like chopped brisket, watch out for huge chewy chunks of fat...that's all I'm sayin'. __________________ ----Proud Co-Sponsor of ASTRAL DOORS...ummm...I mean IRON SAVIOR for PPUSA IX---- -----Proud Co-Sponsor of PRIMAL FEAR for PPUSA VIII----- ----Proud Co-Sponsor of THUNDERSTONE for PPUSA VII---- ------Proud Co-Sponsor of STRIDE for PPUSA VI-------