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Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ

311 Westgate Plz, Franklin, NC 28734-9012
828-349-4743
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Ranked #9 of 35 restaurants in Franklin
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Most recent review
- 5 Jun 2013
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
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pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

I wish there was just a "good" option on the star system. I would rate better than average but not quite very good. I thought the prices were fair, There was an option of a dinner at about $11.00 vs a platter at $8.50 and both were the same except for the amount of meat our waitress said. We each... More

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Franklin, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Food too pricey. Would cost a fortune for a family to eat there. Funny thing was, we asked for the meat to be cut up on my wives sandwich and they said they do not do that. Guess they do not trust the chefs with knives. Everything was cut and dried. Not friendly at all. Just get them in, get... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We showed up with about 35 people and had reservations. They were wonderful. We were greeted in a friendly manner, they were totally ready for us with enough staff. Everyone was served efficiently and the food was great.

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Hiawassee, Georgia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

When we pulled into the Ingles West Shopping Cnter and there were FIVE, count em, FIVE, trailered bass boats in the parking lot, I knew we were in for a treat. Searching out BBQ joints, I search for utility company BIG trucks first, pickups second, then trailered bass boats. We had two vehicles and 11 people, so we pretty much... More

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Wayland, Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Restaurant was empty the last time we went and we should have just left but since our first visit the previous year was great, we stayed. Big mistake. Food was cold and dried out. We don't like to ever say anything and when we gave in and asked about it nothing was done. It was a waste of $70.00. Save... More

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Nokesville, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Excellent barbeque chicken meal coleslaw was amazing. Staff was very friendly, wonderful atmosphere. Very accommodating for large party. Excellent value.

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Phoenix
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, definitely not on the beaten path. I had the Brisket dinner and can't say it wasn't good, it just wasn't my kind of Brisket. Sliced thin and tasted more like ham than beef, good thing I like both. The Firehouse sauce is worth a try, they don't call it Firehouse for... More

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Lisburn, United Kingdom
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67 reviews 67 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

This place deserves the praise it gets. Good quality 'que served by very friendly staff. If you are in the area and are partial to some ribs andsmokedmeats then get yourself along to buddies

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Franklin, North Carolina, United States
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Fat Buddies pretty much speaks for itself. It is the best BBQ anywhere around. I haver never had a bad meal there. It is absolutely wonderful and everyone is so nice!

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Franklin, North Carolina
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40 reviews 40 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We have eaten here several times and whatever we have ordered has been very good. The pork, beef, baked beans and ribs are excellent. Great homemade desserts, try to leave some room for them.

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