May 3, 2024
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From wagyu brisket burgers to gold-encrusted tomahawk steaks, these Atlanta restaurants know how to make some of the best Southern barbecue staples out there. Make sure to check out these spots to get your fix of ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausages and more.
Heirloom Market BBQ
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2243 Akers Mill Road SE / Website
Former K-pop star, chef Jiyeon Lee, and chef Cody Taylor own this Cumberland eatery that marries Korean and Southern-style barbecue, earning it a spot on the 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand. Make sure to check out acclaimed eats like the gochujang rubbed smoked spare ribs, the spicy Korean pork platter, the 12-hour smoked brisket and the kimchi coleslaw.
Community Q BBQ
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1361 Clairmont Road, Decatur / Website
From robust St. Louis-style ribs and pulled pork to hearty sliced brisket and smoked sausages, this longtime North Decatur staple is the place to satisfy your barbecue fix. Sample eats like the customizable meat combo, the sloppy joe and Southern-inspired sides like pickled beets, slaw, baked beans, mac & cheese, and more.
DAS BBQ
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1203 Collier Road NW; 350 Memorial Drive SE / Website
Craving tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy pulled pork? Look no further than this smokehouse, located in Grant Park and West Midtown, with a vast selection of meats, sides and starters. Guests can go all in with the spot’s combination plate, featuring their pick of sides and proteins, or try crave-worthy sandwiches with 22-hour hickory-smoked beef brisket or pulled pork on a Hawaiian bun from Engelman’s German Bakery.
DBA Barbeque
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4441 Roswell Road NE / Website
With Southern comfort classics, smoked favorites and tasty sides like wings, collard greens and mac & cheese, this Chastain Park mainstay is a beloved neighborhood go-to for all things barbecue. Get your fix with the mouthwatering rib slab, the chopped Carolina pork, the brisket, the pulled chicken and more.
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
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1811 Piedmont Ave. NE / Website
Nothing beats live blues music and barbecue. Lucky for you, this Piedmont Heights joint has plenty of both. Be sure to check out the spot’s rib shack menu for specialties like a half or a full slab of pork ribs and rib sandwiches, which play well with Southern sides like potato salad, baked beans, sweet potato pie, Brunswick stew and more.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
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1238 DeKalb Ave. NE; 204 Chattahoochee Row NW / Website
Satisfy your barbecue craving with offerings from this buzzy smokehouse like tempting wings, thick-cut chicken fried ribs, brisket patties, pulled pork sandwiches and St. Louis prime ribs. Don’t forget to sample tasty apps like fried pickles, jalapeno chips, barbecue sauce-slathered Texas fries, and “The Lopez” tots with Angus beef brisket chile and melted cheese.
Hattie Marie’s Texas BBQ
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3699 Main St., College Park / Website
This popular barbecue and seafood restaurant has gone viral for its gold-encrusted tomahawk steaks, ultra-meaty ribs, chopped brisket sandwiches and lobster tails. To get the full experience, order Hattie Marie’s meat plates, featuring your pick of pulled pork, chicken, pork ribs or jalapeno chicken sausage with the side of your choice.
Sweet Auburn BBQ
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656 North Highland Ave. NE / Website
Led by sibling duo Howard and Anita Hsu, this Poncey-Highlands smokehouse combines Southern and Asian-inspired flavors, resulting in crave-worthy dishes like smoked brisket egg rolls, pimento cheese wontons, Szechwan smoked wings and coconut lemongrass ribs. Make sure to try the Blackhawk Farms wagyu brisket burger with house-smoked and chopped beef brisket, bacon, dill caper aioli, Tillamook cheddar and pickled red onions on a sourdough bun.
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