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Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ


4.0 of 5 stars 10 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue
  • 311 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734
  • (828) 349-4743

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5 of 5 stars
Hollywood, Florida
9 Jul 2009
1
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We ate here after checking on tripadvisor first. Yummy onion ring starters, tasty tasty pulled pork sandwich, try the spicy ranch sauce! Our family of 6 went in starving and came out some very happy people! ***** more

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4 of 5 stars
Middletown, New York
26 May 2009

Located in a shopping center on the outskirts of town with more than ample parking. Small Chain with I believe 2 other locations in other towns. Race car decorations which are fun to look at. Pulled pork was great. Person I was dining with said Ribs were perfection. Very good value more

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5 of 5 stars
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30 Oct 2008
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I think they have the best barbecue in town. more

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4 of 5 stars
Flowery Branch, GA
27 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We visited on a Saturday evening and were quite pleased. Our server was extremely sweet and called us y'all. The decor is fun, very NASCAR. We really liked the lights that hung over the table that had been fashioned out of car wheels. Most of our party ordered ribs. They were tasty, not too wet and did fall off the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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13 Aug 2008
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Great Ribs! more

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5 of 5 stars
Nantahala Lake
21 Jul 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is the absolute best !!!! The ribs will melt in your mouth and the pulled- pork sandwiches are Great !! We had the best collard greens there one time. The pumpkin crunch dessert with cinammon ice cream is the best dessert you'll ever eat and they will even share the recipe with you....although who wants to make it. I'd... more

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5 of 5 stars
Franklin, North Carolina
3 Oct 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I've lived in Franklin for 3 years and eat at Fat Buddies more often than I probably should. It's so good! Ribs - melt off the bone - you'll want more than a half rack. BBQ Beans to die for. Smoked meat of any kind with a whole bunch of BBQ sauces to choose from - I like the mustard... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gainesville, Georgia
7 Dec 2005
3
people found this review helpful

colorful nascar cafe look and feel to this fine bbq emporium. great ribs and burgers, out standing blackeyed pea stew that is unique, delicious and very filling. fat buddies has another location in waynesville nc. do not be fooled by their strip mall locations as the meat is slow pit smoked over live hickory embers and your nose will lead... more

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Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ Address

311 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734
Tel: (828) 349-4743
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.