Fat Matt's Rib Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

1. Fat Matt's Rib Shack

9.1
1811 Piedmont Ave NE (at Montgomery Ferry Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Morningside - Lenox Park · 211 tips and reviews

Danilo G.Danilo Gurovich: Has it all. Atmosphere, Food, Location, Music, Swag. Comfortable and ribs are by far the best in ATL.

Jannina I.Jannina Iglehart: Amazing food! Try the beans, Mac and cheese and ribs!!!

Redee R.Redee Robinson: Lemonade is good n sweet, I love the ribs too. Best sauce & rib combp

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

2. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.2
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 406 tips and reviews

Adam J.Adam Johnson: The burnt ends are amazing and the ribs are great. Pretty sure u can't go wrong at this place. Awesome!!!!!

Mike D.Mike D: Try the Chicken Fried Ribs. They will blow your mind! We also had the Special "Flinestone sized" Beef short rib which was exactly as described and even more delicious.

Reid A.Reid Adair: Fantastic ... The ribs, the brisket, the wings. Must try the Fox-a-roni.

Daddy D'z is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

3. Daddy D'z

7.8
264 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 83 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: True to their motto, "We Ain't Pretty, But We're Good." Ribs or pulled pork are a must. Collard greens & fried zucchini are my fave sides. Try the Que Wraps, they are like mini eggrolls filled w/BBQ!

RV S.RV Speegle: Great Bar BQ!! Love the rib chicken combo.

Tony X.Tony Xerri: Get the sampler platter for a full experience of what this place has to offer. The spare ribs melt off and the chopped beef/pork are amazing. Never leave without getting the blackberry cobbler...

Pit Boss BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

4. Pit Boss BBQ

8.2
856 Virginia Ave (at Clay Pl), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 62 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altro: Absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had and I have had a ton of it all over the US!! Beef ribs amazing!! Brisket outstanding!!

Traci M.Traci McCormick: Best and meatiest baby back ribs I've ever had. And that pound cake is to die for!

Antonio B.Antonio Brogdon: I love the Smoke wings and the ribs!

Greater Good BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

5. Greater Good BBQ

7.9
4441 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · North Buckhead · 23 tips and reviews

John K.John Koenig: I am a huge fan of this place!! Best bbq in town - hands down!! Get the dry ribs or smoked chicken!! Brisket chili and fries are great as sides.

Danny Y.Danny Young: Ribs are awesome! Vert tender & sticky with some heat.

Ashley N.Ashley Nix: Amazing!!!!! Some of the best ribs I've ever had with brown sugar in the rub!

Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

6. Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Eatery

8.3
4454 Campbellton Rd SW (County Line Rd. SW), Atlanta, GA
Caribbean Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Vince B.Vince Baskerville: get the jerk ribs.. spicy, but really great & worth it!

Carlton F.Carlton F: Get the jerk ribs. Incredibly delicious.

Saint Dervareid H.Saint Dervareid Hawkins: I had jerk chicken, jerk oxtails, & jerk ribs!!OMG it's delish, & I WILL return soon. I guarantee that u too will love it. Only call in for seafood & lamb since it takes time 2 prepare. Fast service

Eclipse di Luna is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

7. Eclipse di Luna

8.8
764 Miami Cir NE (at Canterbury Rd. NE), Atlanta, GA
Tapas Restaurant · Lindbergh - Morosgo · 125 tips and reviews

KeKeKeKe: Mojitos are awe some!!! Ribs and spicy potatoes are to die for.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: One of Cliff's top 10 restaurants. Favorites are the Spanish-style ribs; the plate of charcuterie and cheese; lamb meatballs and piquillos.

KarmenKarmen: Spiced potatoes, calamari, and ribs are the bomb!

Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

8. Roasters

8.8
2770 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead · 83 tips and reviews

rachealkate _.rachealkate _: Delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs, everything we ordered was really good with great service! Our waiter even made us a list of things to do in Atlanta!

Michael S.Michael Sturgeon: The half-rack of ribs is the best! The literally fall off the bones.

Donnie D.Donnie Davis: One of my favorite go-to places. Lots of food for the money. Love the chicken and ribs. Order the Brunswick Stew too!

Houston's is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

9. Houston's

8.5
2166 Peachtree Rd NW (at Colonial Homes Dr.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Colonial · 109 tips and reviews

Leo B.Leo Bonilla: Get the fall off the bone ribs. They're amazing!

Jason L.Jason Lykins: Hands down the best ribs that I've ever had. Good stuff.

Chanel H.Chanel Hutchinson: Oh my, I must tell everyone about the ribs here! Fall of the bone good, Knife and fork eating for these babies! Oh, and the Iron skillet beans must go with them!

Das BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

10. Das BBQ

8.7
1203 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Underwood Hills · 14 tips and reviews

Mel L.Mel Love: The Ribs are super tender and flavorful! A must try!

Vaughn A.Vaughn Allen: For my money, best BBQ in ATL. Properly smoked. Ribs, pork, brisket all great. Brunswick stew is jarringly delicious

Robert A.Robert Andrews: Ribs, Beef Briskets, Smoked Chicken and Wings are delicious.

Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

11. Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ

8.9
2160 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Hawaiian Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

kumi m.kumi monster: Definitely get the Spam Musubi! I usually get the Kalbi/short ribs too!

Viranuj S.Viranuj Sueblinvong: Try adding kimchi with BBQ short ribs. Yum-o.

Paul J.Paul Jolin: The Waikikie combo BBQ chic beef rib and BBQ beef than spam musubi it's awesome

Wyatt’s Country Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

12. Wyatt’s Country Bar-B-Que

8.2
1674 Memorial Dr SE (Wyman st), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Kirkwood · 6 tips and reviews

Tom D.Tom DeSantos: Get the ribs. They're the best in the city hands down if you're really looking.

One R.One Ryder: Best ribs in Atlanta

Charizma D.Charizma Da Ruler: Food cooked with love....the yams...mac and cheese...and rib tips will give you LIFE!

Holy Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

13. Holy Taco

8.2
1314 Glenwood Ave SE (at Haas Ave), East Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

jelena c.jelena c: Get the short rib torta and an organic margarita. Perfection.

J L.J L: sandwiches, burgers & buns - short rib sandwich

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Short rib sandwich is reprieve from burgers. It's thick, juicy short ribs, Walker Farm turnips, Manchego cheese and arbol aïoli on a slightly crispy, oval bun. Read more.

Agave is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

14. Agave

8.5
242 Boulevard SE (at Carroll St), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 103 tips and reviews

Lauren A.Lauren Alexander: Short ribs are fantastic.....lisa is a great bartender

S C.S Carr: have to try short ribs. consistently good. not true elsewhere. see Mary Lisa at bar for best recommendations!

Ryan C.Ryan Cohn: Amazing! The short ribs are so good!

Nan Thai Fine Dining is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Atlanta.

15. Nan Thai Fine Dining

8.6
1350 Spring St NW #1 (17th and Spring St), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · Midtown · 42 tips and reviews

Erica S.Erica Strickland: My favorite dish ever is the Gang Panang Nuea - braised short ribs. If I only had one meal left on earth, this would be it. It rocks!

Kaolee H.Kaolee Hoyle: I had the braised short ribs in panang curry. Delicious! Prices are definitely high though.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Topping our chart in our "15 Best Places for Chilean Sea Bass" is Nan Thai Fine Dining. The Chilean Sea Bass is only matched by their delicious Gang Panang Nuea, or braised short ribs. Read more.