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CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Meals
Dinner, Lunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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Reviewed 29 December 2022

After being stuck in traffic going down Hwy 27, we pulled into Fat Boy's and enjoyed a very traditional BBQ meal. The service was great-friendly and fast. The food was amazing and we decided to get a rack of ribs to go to enjoy back...at our motel. Not much to look at, this place is the epitome of a local BBQ place.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 1 March 2021

Quaint BBQ restaurant,no frills just good food at a reasonable price. They offer most of your favorite meats smoked.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 17 September 2020

Stopped here for lunch after a round of golf at River Greens. This is an "old" country restaurant featuring sliced BBQ beef and pork. I had the beef with fries and coleslaw. Everything was tasty and if you want a beer to go with it...its available.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 20 August 2020

My wife and I were passing through the area and decided to stop in and we were not disappointed by the luncheon specials. I had a BBQ beef sandwich and she had the pork which came with good hot fries (or baked potato) and BBQ...beans (or cole slaw). Food was tasty and very good BBQ. Waitresses were very friendly, attentive and nice down home people. We noticed that there were a lot of local folk inside and arriving for take out so it has a good local following. We will be back.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 19 August 2019

Consistently good barbeque. The service is good and the food is good. If you want fancy it might not be for you.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 19 August 2019 via mobile

We stopped here - unplanned - on a Sunday afternoon while driving on route 27 and we will definitely be back. I asked the waitress what she recommended and she advised that they sell 3 times the amount of pork as they do the other...options so I ordered the lunch special - sliced pork, cole slaw, fries and 2 slices of garlic toast - which I used to sandwich the pork (again - recommended by our waitress). The iced tea was flavorful and the food arrived very quickly- with crinkle cut fries too hot to eat, that were delightfully crispy. There are three kinds of barbecue sauce provided- one “regular”, one sweet and one spicy (which I did not try.) I switched between the regular and sweet and never did decide on one over the other! Cole slaw was excellent. Next time I’ll have to try the beans!!More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 14 May 2019

You can always depend on the food being the same. The bar-b-que is good, the cole slaw is good, the baked beans are good.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 13 April 2019 via mobile

Love this place. The bbq beef and pork sandwiches melt in your mouth We come every month when we are in Lake Wales. Very friendly and quick service.

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 26 January 2019 via mobile

Our favorite. Best bacon and Ice tea. Not fancy, but great food! Great prices! Great service! We drive 45 minutes to eat here!!

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 14 January 2019

This place was built 40 yrs. back to be Fat Boys' BBQ. Not much has changed. The food is mid-range, & the service was excellent.

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 3 August 2018

We decided to eat here while traveling through the area. We're sorry that we did. The interior is old, dark and dumpy. The table was tilted at an angle and we had to ask to move. The food was mediocre and the worst BBQ we've...ever eaten in a restaurant. We arrived about 7PM on Friday and I ordered the plate with smoked turkey, beef and pork. The beef and the pork were dried out, and the turkey was loaded with salt. The garlic bread was just tasteless. My husband had the house sandwich with the same three meats, and it was just as bad. Our fries were undercooked. The beans and cole slaw were the only parts of the meal that were any good. The server was polite, but we had to flag her down a few times for things. We don't recommend and will not return.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 9 July 2018

My wife and I stopped in as we were out exploring back roads in our Jeep. The service and food were on very good. Don't let the building or interior design keep you from trying this good BBQ joint out.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 7 June 2018

I took my family there the day before Mother's Day and they were super impressed. The waitress was funny and friendly. The food was simply delicious and beats the local BBQ joints hands down. We will eat there whenever we are in the area.

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 29 January 2018 via mobile

We had the Feast for 2. It was more like feast for 3 or 4. 6 different meats, 4 sides. The service was absolutely awesome!!!! Don't pass this place by!!!!

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed 30 December 2017 via mobile

We have drove past this place many times when visiting family here. We got the family four meal that could feed way more. It was great food and great service.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Fat Boys' Bar-b-q is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 2.5