Door was locked at 1:25pm and the entry smelled like urined with puddles.
Joseph Stingel
The egg rolls were awesome, mac and cheese superb, and the brisket was the best I've ever eaten. Sliced thick, nice and smoky, and it cut like butter. Simply amazing food with great service to go with it. We'll definitely visit again and again.
Liz
First time in and it was a great experience! Good food, great staff and just an all around good time. They were out of mac balls and the egg rolls so I will def be back to get those!
Nick Redmond
Anything from the smoker here is absolutely phenomenal! I can't recommend the brisket enough!! This bbq is so good you won't want to put any sauce on it. If you're in the area and considering bbq this should be your first stop.
Camille Logan
The brisket &&& the wings were outstanding! Great smokey taste and so tender
Jennifer E.
3.5 stars Delayed Review. Visited on December 28,2019. Took my Mom here for her birthday. She wanted barbecue and I'm a good daughter. Instead of going to our usual place, I decided to try something new. Not a bad place. It has character and that huge pig sculpture/picture is amazing. Service was good and the sides were delicious. The smoked meats were ok but cold. It did not hit the spot in my quest for great barbecue in RVA. The collard greens were unique to me. They had a little heat and the liquid was a tomato base, like stewed tomatoes. It was enjoyable. The real star of the show (for me) was the pimento cheese Mac and cheese. It was delicious and not dry. I would return and try them again. I would love to try an appetizer or two and try dessert.
K P.
I ordered take out from here a few weeks ago. I ordered the smoked wings with Alabama white sauce. I was not impressed with this order at all. I actually ventured to the location to place my order. It was a disorganized process and I was not made to feel welcome. I was told to go to the bar to place my order. I was slid a menu, but not greeted. I placed my order and as I waited was told that I could wait near the door and they would being the food to me. It is not a large place, despite what it may seem on the outside. I was given my order. I left and upon arriving home saw that the order only included three wings. This is not mentioned or provided in the menu. I understand that this is an appetizer, but I expected more the $11. I was given 3 regular sized wings with dry rub that tasted like BBQ potato chips. The best part of the wings were the skin. I understand that the wings are smoked and should have some pink, but they didnt look fully cooked through. The Alamabam sauce was good, though. I do just think that I will order or patronize this place again.
William D.
Absolutely excellent! Every meat, every side, every dessert, every sauce, every aspect of the service. Hipster, slightly, modern, yes, but without pretense. Comfortable space, loud yet unobtrusive. I mean, how could you imagine something as simple as green beans could be taken to a new level ? Perfectly smoked meats, perfectly balanced rubs. That's a key thing as more often then not those two elements are overdone, not here. Have eaten BBQ across the land and this one by far nears top of the list, with nationally recognized places like Killens in Houston, Franklins in Austin, Coopers in Llano, Eli's in Cincinnati... Eat there now so you when you read about or see it on TV later you can say you been there, because this one will become famous.
dbarbados
This place is what all rib places should be, my wife and I stop in for a quick happy hour and tried their pork ribs perfectly seasoned and good smoke, the smoked egg roll was excellent recommended from our server who was great
hbhakh
I stopped at Fatty's for a late dinner. I didn't want too much so I had a bowl of Brunswick Stew. It was very good. The toppings of brisket and sausage were very nicely done. They were out of sweet tea but the server make some with simple syrup. I'd like to go back to try some of the bbq items.
This place was better than I expected for a place that looks so trendy and chic. The food was terrific. I loved the taste, the choice of additional sauces and especially the smoked turkey. Vegetables sides were just right in taste though small on portions. Service was good but the greeter ignored as for several minutes and never acknowledged us at all. She looked up to an arriving young waiter and shrugged toward us to indicate “handle these guys” and returned looking at the screen.
Ebonee T.
I ordered from this place fri the sand wits as so dry I nearly choked the beans were amazing but I don't. Think I'll ever return
Mechelle A.
2/15/2020: Edited typos! -- 2/14/2020 First time here and we WILL be back!!! The Brisket was perfect seasoned and had just the right amount of fat to keep the meat moist yet not oily; someone knows how to trim the meat!. The ribs were smoked to perfection and tender. The hot links were so memorable that I thought I was back in Compton at my childhood family cookouts! Baked beans and potato salad were 10 stars!!!!
Scott
I found parking easy enough, although it's downtown and it's paid. It was only a dollar.
justbeinghonest_35
Ok I eat a lot of Q and love it when that first bite hits on all eight cylinders and Fatty Smokes did just that. I had the brisket, bbq beans and onion straws; brisket was cooked right had a nice smoke ring. But my meal was supercharged: the two tomato based sauces were amazing - I like thick and sweet, Kansas City style sauces (hate me I don't care) and these sauces had that nice tomato, molasses, brown sugar balance in a unique Virginia way. The beans were actually complex (yep I said that) and crafted to stand on their own - a lot of bbq joints simply add their bbq sauce to their beans but I'm pretty sure the Q Master didn't settle for just that, must be a god gifted bean connoiseur. Kudos man! The space is like a sports bar, lots of bar space if you care about those things. My only downsides: parking sucks you might need to circle around to find an on street spot. The price point is a little high for a sandwich lunch, particularly for RVA where I think a lot of value can be had. Honestly I think the pricing is more akin to what I'd expect to pay in downtown DC for the same. Quality is there tho, nothing worse than paying for bad or mediocre BBQ.
Door was locked at 1:25pm and the entry smelled like urined with puddles.
The egg rolls were awesome, mac and cheese superb, and the brisket was the best I've ever eaten. Sliced thick, nice and smoky, and it cut like butter. Simply amazing food with great service to go with it. We'll definitely visit again and again.
First time in and it was a great experience! Good food, great staff and just an all around good time. They were out of mac balls and the egg rolls so I will def be back to get those!
Anything from the smoker here is absolutely phenomenal! I can't recommend the brisket enough!! This bbq is so good you won't want to put any sauce on it. If you're in the area and considering bbq this should be your first stop.
The brisket &&& the wings were outstanding! Great smokey taste and so tender
3.5 stars Delayed Review. Visited on December 28,2019. Took my Mom here for her birthday. She wanted barbecue and I'm a good daughter. Instead of going to our usual place, I decided to try something new. Not a bad place. It has character and that huge pig sculpture/picture is amazing. Service was good and the sides were delicious. The smoked meats were ok but cold. It did not hit the spot in my quest for great barbecue in RVA. The collard greens were unique to me. They had a little heat and the liquid was a tomato base, like stewed tomatoes. It was enjoyable. The real star of the show (for me) was the pimento cheese Mac and cheese. It was delicious and not dry. I would return and try them again. I would love to try an appetizer or two and try dessert.
I ordered take out from here a few weeks ago. I ordered the smoked wings with Alabama white sauce. I was not impressed with this order at all. I actually ventured to the location to place my order. It was a disorganized process and I was not made to feel welcome. I was told to go to the bar to place my order. I was slid a menu, but not greeted. I placed my order and as I waited was told that I could wait near the door and they would being the food to me. It is not a large place, despite what it may seem on the outside. I was given my order. I left and upon arriving home saw that the order only included three wings. This is not mentioned or provided in the menu. I understand that this is an appetizer, but I expected more the $11. I was given 3 regular sized wings with dry rub that tasted like BBQ potato chips. The best part of the wings were the skin. I understand that the wings are smoked and should have some pink, but they didnt look fully cooked through. The Alamabam sauce was good, though. I do just think that I will order or patronize this place again.
Absolutely excellent! Every meat, every side, every dessert, every sauce, every aspect of the service. Hipster, slightly, modern, yes, but without pretense. Comfortable space, loud yet unobtrusive. I mean, how could you imagine something as simple as green beans could be taken to a new level ? Perfectly smoked meats, perfectly balanced rubs. That's a key thing as more often then not those two elements are overdone, not here. Have eaten BBQ across the land and this one by far nears top of the list, with nationally recognized places like Killens in Houston, Franklins in Austin, Coopers in Llano, Eli's in Cincinnati... Eat there now so you when you read about or see it on TV later you can say you been there, because this one will become famous.
This place is what all rib places should be, my wife and I stop in for a quick happy hour and tried their pork ribs perfectly seasoned and good smoke, the smoked egg roll was excellent recommended from our server who was great
I stopped at Fatty's for a late dinner. I didn't want too much so I had a bowl of Brunswick Stew. It was very good. The toppings of brisket and sausage were very nicely done. They were out of sweet tea but the server make some with simple syrup. I'd like to go back to try some of the bbq items.
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This place was better than I expected for a place that looks so trendy and chic. The food was terrific. I loved the taste, the choice of additional sauces and especially the smoked turkey. Vegetables sides were just right in taste though small on portions. Service was good but the greeter ignored as for several minutes and never acknowledged us at all. She looked up to an arriving young waiter and shrugged toward us to indicate “handle these guys” and returned looking at the screen.
I ordered from this place fri the sand wits as so dry I nearly choked the beans were amazing but I don't. Think I'll ever return
2/15/2020: Edited typos! -- 2/14/2020 First time here and we WILL be back!!! The Brisket was perfect seasoned and had just the right amount of fat to keep the meat moist yet not oily; someone knows how to trim the meat!. The ribs were smoked to perfection and tender. The hot links were so memorable that I thought I was back in Compton at my childhood family cookouts! Baked beans and potato salad were 10 stars!!!!
I found parking easy enough, although it's downtown and it's paid. It was only a dollar.
Ok I eat a lot of Q and love it when that first bite hits on all eight cylinders and Fatty Smokes did just that. I had the brisket, bbq beans and onion straws; brisket was cooked right had a nice smoke ring. But my meal was supercharged: the two tomato based sauces were amazing - I like thick and sweet, Kansas City style sauces (hate me I don't care) and these sauces had that nice tomato, molasses, brown sugar balance in a unique Virginia way. The beans were actually complex (yep I said that) and crafted to stand on their own - a lot of bbq joints simply add their bbq sauce to their beans but I'm pretty sure the Q Master didn't settle for just that, must be a god gifted bean connoiseur. Kudos man! The space is like a sports bar, lots of bar space if you care about those things. My only downsides: parking sucks you might need to circle around to find an on street spot. The price point is a little high for a sandwich lunch, particularly for RVA where I think a lot of value can be had. Honestly I think the pricing is more akin to what I'd expect to pay in downtown DC for the same. Quality is there tho, nothing worse than paying for bad or mediocre BBQ.