Fat Boys BBQ

4132 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
(352) 766-1970

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Taco caT

Ordered the three meat with 3 sides and burnt ends for takeout.
The brisket, choice between lean and fatty, I opted for lean or part of the flat, it was super dry, would maybe try the point next time.
Sliced pork, was fair, good smoke ring.
Spare ribs, not bad at all, would get again.

The sides,
Colored greens, very bland, unsure if meat is in here, would avoid.
Smoked Mac and cheese, very plain, unsure if it's actually smoked, tastes like boxed. Avoid.
Beans, has pork in it, was okay, tastes like canned beans with meat added.

The burnt ends were actually very good, moist and seasoned well, would get again.

I asked for texas toast, was regular sized bread.

I received 2 containers of sauce which, was enough for the dry brisket. Sweet bbq was good, second was blueberry chipotle, which was surprisingly good. Not sure when I tell someone it's my first time and I'm being skipped on sauce when I'm dropping over $60. I suppose it helps me figure out where I want to spend more money, just not here. How disappointing.

Overall, this feels like it used to be a very good place where a chain has taken over, and they just stopped caring. I wanted to try a dessert or cobbler but the cashier seemed to just want to get rid of me as fast as possible.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Bob Anger

The absolute worst bbq pulled pork in our life. Tasted like watered down shredded cardboard. Definitely we will never be back or recommend.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

KC

Delicious BBQ spot. Our group got a range of meats and sides to share. Some were better than others. The meat that stood out the most was the wings. The smoky flavor of the wings was quite unique. The other stand out for us was the blueberry BBQ sauce. It was unlike any other sauce I have had before and it ended up being my favorite. The staff were amazing and helpful with helping us to decide what to get. We will be back in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Chris Cook

Staff were friendly. You order your food at the counter and they bring it to you. The fountain drinks are self serve. The food ranged from okay to good. My pulled pork was dry and tasted just okay. I had to load it with sauce as it didn’t stand on its own. Another person in our group had their wings and said they were good. Crinkle fries were fine, but nothing special.

This is a relatively small restaurant, but we were able to find seating without issue. Restaurant was clean and had decent atmosphere. Parking is free.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Sheila Evans

So my husband and I had lunch here for the first time today, We got 2 pulled pork meals and a pound of just pulled pork to go. Well we got no barbecue sauce , and when my husband went back in to ask for barbecue sauce he got 3 little cups of barbecue sauce little cups. And was treated rudely. So he called and talked to the manager and told him about just getting three small cups of barbecue sauce and he said what do you want me to do about it.. Sir we would like you to have gave us more sauce considering we ordered 2 meals and a pound of pull pork .We drove from Belleview because we heard they were really good. And the meat was very good. But more sauce would have been nice. .. With the service being rude I would give this place one star. Because the young man who took our order was great . However, the older gentleman you are rude. Besides not getting no sauce at first to getting three tiny cup the meat I will give a 5. .

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Venus Zhang

good: huge portions, well priced, well cooked meat. good and friendly service. wide ranged sides and drinks. food was ready very quickly. the jalapeño cornbread was amazing.

not so good: the spiciest sauce is NOT spicy at all. all the sauces taste quite similar; very salty, a bit sweet and sour. a good habanero sauce would have been amazing. the potato salad was odd and tasted like mayo nothing else. corn cobb was tiny. green beans didn’t have much flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smokehouse Plate, Spare Ribs

James Huddleson

I have read and heard nothing but good things about fatboys bbq. I have had some of the best bbq. I've also had some of the worst. Me and my family ordered 2 six gun feast burnt ends,chicken wings,brisket,ribs,corn on the cob, potato salad, green beans, macaroni........brisket was dry and flavorless and the wings were dry and flavorless, ribs were dry and flavorless, burnt ends were just flavorless unless you can have bbq sauce which I can't! Potato salad was literally rancid and corn cob was super small and dry too. The meat in the green beans was the best tasting thing in the entire meal. PLEASE TAKE THE REINS FROM WHOEVER IS SMOKING YOUR MEAT BECAUSE IT IS NOT HARD TO KEEP AN EYE ON QUALITY OF FOOD. I do not aim to disrespect anyone but I have never had worse bbq than when I chose to eat here for the first time today. I spent 82 dollars to learn that I dont ever want to come back here and eat.if you can consider giving a full refund I will bring all food with me when I come

Robert Ferrell

Had them cater an event when another company disappeared. All I can say is well done. Besides some of the best BBQ I have had, the lengths that Jessica went to make sure everything was right is second to none. If you need catering done right at a reasonable rate, this is the place to go to. Well done Fat

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lori Collado

This was the first time we ate there. The staff was very nice and polite. I had the smoked wings with a sweet potato and it was delicious cooked perfect. My husband had the ribs and I stole 1 from him the were so good juicy fall of the bone.
Thank you all for your hard work and making the atmosphere so friendly, we will be back when we're in the area?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wanda Carter

Parking: Plenty of room

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs

Melissa Heidhues

I ordered from the catering menu for our company luncheon. Staff was polite and the food was great. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese

Joy H

They have the best tasting food here. Everything I have tried has tasted great. My favorite are the loaded nachos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathon Goethe

Got some spare ribs for lunch. Best I have ever ate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Hanskat

This place is great! Friendly staff and nice relaxing atmosphere with lots of TVs for the big games! Best BBQ I’ve had to date in FL.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Piper Ellison

We got the special Six Gun Feast for 4.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Ribs, French Fries

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