Atlanta may be better known for the World of Coca-Cola and the Varsity, but the city also has a selection of barbecue restaurants from which to choose. The restaurants offer many traditional barbecue entrees, including ribs, beans and cobblers, as well as a variety of platters for the barbecue enthusiasts who prefer non-traditional tastes.
Fox Brothers BBQ started out in 2001 as an annual party for friends and eventually grew into an event with elaborate menus and over 200 people. The restaurant, located at 1238 Dekalb Avenue, serves many barbecue favorites including baby-back ribs, smoked chicken and sliced beef brisket. They have a selection of sides as well, such as green beans, tater tots and fried okra.
For those craving a lighter fare, the restaurant offers a BBQ salad and a house salad. Desserts include peanut brittle and pecan brittle, homemade banana pudding and chocolate pecan pie to finish off the meal. They also offer several kids meal options.
Fox Brothers BBQ
1238 Dekalb Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-577-4030
foxbrosbbq.com
Originally named the Rib Ranch, in 2001 Frank and Pam Bonk changed the name of their restaurant to the One Star Ranch and opened their second location. The One Star Ranch offers appetizers such as fried pickles, BBQ quesadillas and onion rings. For the main course, patrons can select from pork or beef ribs, medium, hot or BBQ wings, a variety of BBQ platters including smoked turkey and even taco shell salads. Dessert at the One Star Ranch consists of homemade brownies or cobblers, with an optional touch of ice cream.
One Star Ranch
25 Irby Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-233-7644
onestarranch.com
Rolling Bones Premium Pit BBQ is a converted gas station whose origins come from the Virgin Islands. The restaurant offers organic beef, chicken and pork as well as seafood, including grilled salmon and trout. Patrons can also choose from herb and citrus brined turkey or smoked duck. The side dishes at Rolling Bones Premium Pit BBQ range from sweet potato with maple butter to Brunswick stew, and desserts include red velvet cupcakes and carrot cake cupcakes.
Rolling Bones Premium Pit BBQ
377 Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-222-2324
rollingbonesbbq.com
Fat Matt's Rib Shack features blues music every night, and that's just part of the appeal of the restaurant. Fat Matt's Rib Shack specializes in ribs, chicken and chopped pork. Their sides include baked beans, potato salad and roasted peanuts. For dessert, folks can choose either sweet potato pie or pecan pie while they listen to the live music.
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-607-1622
fatmattsribshack.com
