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Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
GA
https://www.fatmattsribshack.net/
Nearby University: Georgia Institute of Technology
Approximate distance from Georgia Institute of Technology: Less than 5 miles
Description:
Casual atmosphere. No glamour or glitz; this is a rib shack! Inside dining area is small, though there is patio seating. The service is pretty quick even when there is a line coming out of the door. Live blues is played there almost every night, so there are a lot of photos of blues musicians past and present decorating the walls.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
The big, meaty ribs.
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Ribs
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Red/Tomato
Other:
Locally owned