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Name: Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt
Address: 264 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312
Telephone: (404) 222-0206
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.77

Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt

264 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312

(404) 222-0206
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Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt Menu

Appetizers

Daddy Dz Famous Que Wraps

Hickory Wings

Chicken Tenders

Mozarella Cheese Sticks

Shrimp And Fries

Onion Rings

Fried Mushrooms

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Pickles
Stews

Homemade Brunswick Stew

Red Beans And Rice

Square Of Cornbread
Ribs - House Specialty

Slab With No Sides

Slab

Slab

Half Slab

Rib Tips
Sandwiches

Rib Sandwich

Pulled Pork

Beef Brisket

Smoked Turkey

Polish Sausage

Grilled Chicken
Barbeque Plates

Half Slab

Rib Plate

Ribs And Chicken Combination

Sampler Plate

Rib Tips Plate

Pulled Pork

Beef Brisket

Half Chicken

Quarter Chicken

Pulled Chicken

Smoked Turkey

Shrimp Dinner

Ribs And Shrimp

Chicken And Shrimp

Read Beans Ands Rice And Sausage

Veggie Plate

Double Portions Of Chopped

1/2 Slab Beef Rib
Side Orders

Green Beans

Corn On The Cob

Potato Wedges

Baked Beans

Cole Slaw

Potato Salad

Candied Yams

Fried Zucchini

Macaroni And Cheese

Red Beans And Rice

Collard Greens

Fried Okra

Broccoli Casserole

Black Eyed Peas
Desserts

Assorted Cakes

Cheesecake

Cobbler

Healthy Meal suggestions for Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt

Appetizers

Daddy Dz Famous Que Wraps [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hickory Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tenders [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozarella Cheese Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp And Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Green Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Pickles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Stews

Homemade Brunswick Stew [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Beans And Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Square Of Cornbread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Ribs - House Specialty

Slab With No Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rib Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Rib Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Brisket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Polish Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Barbeque Plates

Half Slab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rib Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ribs And Chicken Combination [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sampler Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rib Tips Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Brisket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quarter Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Turkey [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ribs And Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken And Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Read Beans Ands Rice And Sausage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Double Portions Of Chopped [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1/2 Slab Beef Rib [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Side Orders

Green Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn On The Cob [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Wedges [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cole Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Candied Yams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Zucchini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macaroni And Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Beans And Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Collard Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Okra [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broccoli Casserole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Eyed Peas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Assorted Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cobbler [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Doug C.

I went with two members of my family mid-afternoon during the week, so I can't speak to the service during busy times as we were the only customers there. That being said, our server was pleasant and prompt. Daddy D'z specialty is ribs which are cooked in a closed pit fired with oak and hickory. They come out with a beautiful bark and the amazing sauce is the perfect complement. The Que Wraps are tasty little morsels and the pulled pork is good enough to stand on its own without the sauce. The BBQ sauce was the highlight of my meal. The balance of flavors was spot on with just the right amount of heat and sweet.
(4)
Brad K.

This is hands-down the best BBQ place in Atlanta. I had the good fortune of living right around the block from this place a few years ago when I first moved into town and one day while walking my dog I passed this place and decided to give it a try. The biggest problem with the place is that it has ZERO curb appeal. Its a dump, inside and out. Passing by it you'd barely give it a second glance, much less stop and give it a try. The building looks like a little shack thats been there for 100 years, they have tacky, hand made signs on the roof and poorly done graffiti on the outside of the building. Please don't let this stop you from going in! The inside isn't much better, it could stand a good remodel, but its clean and you wont coming here for the design or architecture anyway! The food is amazing. The portions are huge, I always end up taking a bunch home for a second meal. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu at this point and I have never had anything that I wasn't in love with. The staff is always super friendly, and the food comes out quick. If you love BBQ, you are doing yourself a disservice if you do not visit Daddy D'z!
(5)
Diari C.

Listen, I don't play around when it comes to barbeque and can't understand for the life of me why this place is rated 4 stars. The barbeque is mediocre at best. The morning I decided to try them out, I ordered the rib tips. You could tell they were a day or so old and they just slapped the sauce on heavy and heated up before serving. As for the sides, I ordered yams (was aiight), mac n cheese (was delicious), and collards (was just aiight too). And I don't mind a hole in the wall either. Sometimes you can get your best barbeque from places like that, but Daddy D'z...just something unsanitary about the place. I went to the bathroom and almost gagged up my food it was so gross. One of the cooks came from the back to get another loaf of bread and you could tell his hands hadn't seen soap or water since '86. I only stopped to give them a try because the barbeque smoke was calling me (like crackhead pooky from New Jack City) and yelpers claimed it was so good. Me and my taste buds were disappointed.
(2)
Stuart P.

Excellent food and service. One of the best bar-b-q ribs I have had in a while, and the Mac & cheese is amazing! Fast and friendly service as well. I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes a good barbecue.
(5)
Raz M.

Chose this place because of the good ratings on YELP, especially at over 400 reviews. Was honestly good, but not great. Wouldn't return. Had the Ribs, Chicken Breast & Pulled Chicken. Meat was definitely tender, but was lacking taste in comparison to Franklin's in Austin, Texas, which we had just a few days ago - see my review & pictures. To be fair, it will be difficult for any BBQ Joint to hold a candle to them. However, Jackson Street BBQ in Houston is a close 2nd. We also had the potato salad, which was pretty good, probably the best part of the meal. Baked beans - unimpressive, tasted like they were pored directly from the can. Mac n Cheese & Bean n Rice were just no good. Cole Slaw was average. The parts of the corn bread that were cooked all the way through were quite good. With as many BBQ joints as there is in the south I wouldn't return.
(2)
David H.

First of all, this place is a total dump on the outside and the inside! And that is an understatement! It's way overpriced; I paid $7.25 for a 1/4 lb pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast. For that price I should have had at least1/2 lb of pork. They only have 2 sauce choices, mild and hot, and I went with mild. It's safe to say I've had way better, and I thought it was cheap to serve the food & drink with Styrofoam plates & cups. They sell cake that "someone else makes from scratch at home" for $5/slice, but I would not pay that for some cake made at a stranger's house. The other way they get you is they want you to sit at a table and be served by a waitress (so you can pay even more $$$ by tipping), when all you need to do is just go and order it at the counter and avoid the need for a waitress. But they will only let you order at the counter if you're NOT dining in. My total with a Coke was $13 for lunch....way too much for lunch in a divey hole-in-the-wall. Would I recommend this place? Only when fat rabbits fly.
(2)
Jessica Y.

This review is mainly for pick up/take out order. Upon arrival, there's a open parking lot right up front. When you walk in, it seems like an old rundown place, but they do say don't judge a book by it's cover. I had to put in an order for over 40 people over the phone and they were so amazing. They were pleasant and took each order. They were so patient and very helpful. When I got there, they had labeled every order with each person's name. Everything was organized perfectly AND all the orders were PERFECT. A typical platter comes with 2 sides and your choice of cornbread or texas toast at about 11-15 bucks. I ordered the pulled pork platter with fried okra and green beans and cornbread. The pulled pork was good, not AMAZING. You can never go wrong with pulled pork though. The sides are PERFECTION though. Everyone else was raving about all the sides they got so I'm definitely not the only one. Overall, this is a solid place to check out if you want BBQ. I'll be back to check out some other stuff. P.S. You can place orders online for pick up!
(4)
Dan D.

I called in an order for carry-out. They said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I walked in the door 9 minutes later and it was ready. The server was very nice. It all goes DOWN HILL from here ... I ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of stew. $13.50 !! I get back to work and find that my brisket sandwich is actually a pulled pork sandwich. The Brunswick stew tasted like someone dumped a bottle of rubbing alcohol in it. It was the most disgusting thing I have ever put in my mouth. I could not eat more than 3 "investigative" bites. I would recommend skipping this place.
(2)
Rachel S.

Any REAL BBQ spot should be a hole in the wall place. Daddy D's definitely is that. And the staff is superrr friendly. They even let me bring my bicycle inside(forgot my chain). The pulled chicken is pretty good. Mix of light and dark meat. The sauce is flavorful. But I wouldn't say it's the best I've had. As usual I asked the waitress to surprise me with which sides she wanted. I got mac n cheese and collard greens. The greens didn't have much flavor to me, but these Mac was good! A pretty good down home place. Worth a stop, especially after a Braves game
(3)
Harry H.

Dropped by post-Braves night game, and should've walked from Turner. Ribs plate to go was fine, but far from memorable (they'd already sold out of a lot of things); friendly staff. PS featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate ep.
(3)
Scott H.

I had the sampler plate. The ribs and pulled pork were delicious! One of the best pulled pork I've had. Ribs were tender and full of smoky flavor. The "que wraps" were relatively flavorless. I'll skip those if I'm ever in town again. Mac-n-cheese was also underwhelming. Cornbread was nice and dense with just a hint of sweetness. Portions are about right for the price. Didn't have Dr. Pepper/Pibb Xtra! Service was great, though.
(4)
Jonathan C.

Alas, more high hopes and more disappointments, or well, mediocrness . Don't get me wrong, the food is alright. It's just not as good as reviews and Aaron Sanchez would have me believe. I had the tasting platter. The ribs were alright. Fall off the bone but not a lot of smoke flavor. The sums ice is the only thing that saved it. Pulled pork was dry, and beef was well cooked but again, not much smokiness. Fried okra and these little wrap things, basically a mini spring roll stuffed with some meat, were great sides. Corn bread was pretty bad. Much to soft and soggy for my liking. Good value for $20 but not a place I'd be craving to go back to. Would be more interested in trying other places.
(3)
Tre F.

It's a "hole in the wall". I'm not saying that in a negative way either. Gives the place character. I saw this place on food network for something and bookmarked it. The food is decent. It's not bad. It was good. I wasn't knocked on my butt, but if I lived in Atlanta, I would stop in from time to time. The best part for me was the staff. Customer service is a real big deal for me. The owner was so nice and the entire staff was so friendly. I will always support that.
(4)
Francesca L.

Now This is BBQ. Hole in the wall, mediocre seating, and not the most attentive staff but for someone from Jersey where good barbecue is rare. This place was a treat. Ordered the ribs and chicken and couldnt even finish! The portions were huge. Service could've been better, but I would definitely go back.
(4)
Adam S.

Good bbq in the city. Not great, but a lot better then what you will find around town. Corn bread was dry but the rib tips were delicious enough to shadow over the side dish. Atmosphere feels like a bbq pit which is nice to have. Bbq is about the meat, not the ambiance. I think people are a fool to spend the money they do at Fox Brothers when daddy d meets every criteria level. Personal opinion though, this place ain't got nothing on my smoked ribs! :)
(4)
Lauren P.

Run down appearance. Lacking a decent air conditioning system. Food was delicious. The three of us sampled the Brunswick stew, brisket, pulled pork, Mac & cheese, baked beans, rice and red beans, fried mushrooms and corn bread. Whew! Oh yea- a piece of delicious strawberry cake! Portion size is very generous. Waitress service was great and food did take a while but was worth the wait. A must do if visiting Atlanta
(5)
LJ D.

We are here for the weekend from Chicago and did our online research prompting us to select this bbq joint as our ATL BBQ experience. Much like others noted it is a hole in the wall spot. But nonetheless this review is on the food. All I can say is disappointed! We had very good to excellent meals during our stay and this was our last meal in ATL since we are flying back home tomorrow. I had the brisket - absolutely no flavor, rice & beans - a little kick, and corn on the cob - tasted like it was literally just boiled. My honey had the pulled pork and described it as flavorless - he dipped his in the sauce, the potato salad was ok, and black eyed peas - not a big fan of them. We ordered online, the order was accurate and quick, service was good and friendly, but our meals were simply not good.
(2)
Tyler B.

Excellent service and BBQ! If you're hungry, get the sampler plate, which comes with ribs, beef, brisket, and six "que wraps." You also get your choice of Texas toast or cornbread in addition to a side. I said hungry, but you should actually come here starving like crazy. We came for an early lunch a little bit before noon and by the time dinner came around, I was still full. I was a big fan of the barbecue sauce, which had a nice punch of both sweet and tangy flavors. At the risk of sounding like a barbecue connoisseur (I'm not), it tasted like a cross between Memphis and Kansas City-style sauce. BBQ experts who have eaten here, feel free to call me out if I'm wrong on this one :) All of the meat was fantastic but I think I enjoyed the ribs the most. They were packed with flavor and melted right in my mouth. I also have to give a serious shout out to the mac and cheese. It was some of the lightest mac and cheese that I've ever had, which went perfectly with the gargantuan plate of meat. Also, as another reviewer pointed out, there was a mysterious spiciness in it that worked really well. If anything was a little underwhelming, it was the "que wraps." They certainly weren't bad but the novel concept of stuffing BBQ inside little pockets of fried dough had me a little too excited. In the end, it was ok, but just a brief footnote compared to everything else in this amazing dish.
(5)
Adam P.

Not going to lie, I was disappointed. The building is a total dump, but was expected. I was told that the worse the building, the better the BBQ. This wasn't the case. It was solid, but not fantastic like I had been told. I ordered the rib and chicken combo with two sides (Mac and cheese, greens). The price was very expensive, about $19. The sides were below average, and that's important for me. The chicken was good. And the ribs were just ok. Overall, not as good as I had hoped, but decent. I may come back on the right occasion, but I am not in a rush. Fat Matts and Fox Bros are still better.
(3)
Cait O.

My friend and I were visiting Atlanta, this is one of the places we were told was a must try by an old friend who used to live here. The first thing we thought when our Uber rolled up to the restaurant at night was "thank god we didn't walk here." Probably not in the best of neighborhoods, ok during the day but not the best area for two females to be walking alone at night. But lets move past that, when we got inside we were instantly greeted and told to sit anywhere we like. The inside was a mix of booths & tables with random things painted everywhere. The booth we ended up sitting in had some torn seats but that didn't deter us. We ordered a plate of ribs & a pulled pork sandwich with some mac'n'cheese, corn bread and colslaw. The ribs and pulled pork were pretty good, the cornbread was a bit undercooked. I personally prefer Texas BBQ so the BBQ style here was not a favorite of mine...so I probably wouldn't make the trip out to this place again but I don't regret going either. A good place to check out for some affordable & good Atlanta BBQ.
(4)
Meg M.

Don't get turned off by first impression, it's a dive, I was a little nervous that I might catch something but it was probably the best bbq I've ever had. I recommend the Mac and cheese, creamy and flavorful, the beans taste sweet yet not too sweet and the cornbread was amazing!
(5)
Adrienne T.

Miss Debbie is an absolute GEM here. What a genuinely NICE, adorable, lady! These stars are for her. TIP: What they serve here is NOT brisket at all (to me). It is POT ROAST. All it needs is carrots and onions. Another note: they serve the "brisket" with sauce poured all over it. If you want it on the side, you need advise beforehand. I went for brisket. Not pot roast. That's all I'll say. Miss Debbie is a doll, and the "brisket" isn't brisket- at all.
(2)
Micki B.

Oh my goshhhh...this barbecue is delicious!! The meat literally falls off the bone and the sides are the perfect complement to the flavors of the meal. Special props to the waitress who made sure I didn't order anything with swine in it. Thank you for having beef ribs so I could jump in on the fun!!
(4)
Tamara K.

Hole in the wall bbq joint delivered great bbq. Ordered a half slab to go and it fed two of us. Huge brontosaurus ribs that were tender with a good mild sauce.
(3)
De Anna S.

At first glance this place really makes one wonder???? Hmmm. The outside is eclectic boasting "we ain't pretty but we are good!" We placed an order to go due to tired cranky children. My husband went inside.The inside is a total dive to say the least. The staff working were super nice. Let him try just about everything and then some. Gave him a free piece of cake. We ordered the rib tips and the sampler platter. This BBQ was off the hook! Hands down some of the Best BBQ I have EVER had! The que wraps were like a BBQ pulled pork mini egg roll-simple but packs big flavor! The cornbread...omg so good! A must try! Atlanta you have a diamond in the rough with this Joynt!!!!!
(5)
Tiana P.

I have been on a Gyro, and pizza kick lately. Today I thought I would switch things up a bit. I wanted something saucy, and southern like collards and sweet potatoes. Checked my bookmarks and came across Daddy Dz. Wasn't familiar with the menu so I kinda Just asked about the favorites.The Mr. wanted RIB TIPS, but after reading that they have too much fat he decided NOT to have them. It was during lunch hour so there were enough people seated inside this tiny Que shack to make us wait for a seat. I was starving so we decided on take out. Our order consisted of Golden fried zucchini (yum) potatoe salad, Dark meat chicken and ribs, Brunswick stew, sweet thick cornbread, buttery Texas toast and Collards that had some great flavor! Dz Que spot sits on Martin Luther king off Memorial drive. I will come again to try more. They were awesome in flavor and finger licking good
(3)
Morgan G.

WOW WOW WOW this is incredible BBQ. I grew up in Nashville, so I've had some good BBQ in my day, but this really hit the spot. From the ribs to the pulled pork to the brisket, you cannot go wrong. (Clearly go with the sampler) And you know you've hit a local gem when you see police officers dining! Yes I've been recommending this place to everyone I know that travels to Atlanta since I tried it last year, and today I decided to share with the rest of the world.
(5)
Stanley V.

The. best. bbq. in. atlanta. The service isn't great but the food is actually amazing. Get the brisket and be sure to call in BEFOREHAND to see if they've run out of any items. It's very common for them to run out of brisket or wings but these imperfections pale in comparison to the delicious food.
(5)
Cara F.

I lived in Memphis for 4 years and figured I'd had the best BBQ in the U.S.... until I tried Daddy D'z! Wow! We went for a late night dinner after a Braves game, and they were out of most of their staples (e.g. ribs, corn bread, mac & cheese, etc.). However, I wasn't disappointed because their pulled pork was out of this world!
(5)
Bulldog C.

Definitely the most delicious corn bread I've ever ate in my life. The Brunswick stew was really good. Can't wait to eat here again. Not sure what the motif is here but it's kind of wild.
(4)
Earle H.

I liked it! Don't be distracted by the lack of curb appeal. Hell, I thought the place was closed for business and abandoned when I pulled up but I saw people walking through the parking lot to the door and noticed that the lights were on inside. It's just a no-frills, down home old-school Q spot and what they lack in appearance they do make up for in service. I really wanted an order of the hickory wings but they were out by the evening which tells me that I NEED to get back here earlier on another day to try them. I settled for the Que Wraps which were interesting (I had never thought to put pulled pork in a fried wonton wrapper and then dip them in BBQ sauce. Who knew?!), and the BBQ chicken. The chicken was moist and full of that great smoke flavor. Any true Q eater knows that one's preference of sauce is a very subjective thing. As a matter of fact states known for BBQ have their own signature sauce flavor and styles from tangy watery to sweet and savory flavored molasses thick. Daddy Z's sauce is one of the better sauces if you like that sweet, slightly tangy and savory, hickory flavored sauce. I found myself putting the extra sauce on everything else on my plate including some leftover fried chicken from another restaurant that needed a flavor booster. I would liken Daddy Z's BBQ sauce to the Frank's Red Hot of BBQ sauces (I put that $#!+ on everything)! I only had the mac 'n' cheese as a side, which tasted good. I prefer mine to be a little more cheesy but it definitely was a solid, flavorful, rustic mac 'n' cheese that tasted like somebody's family brought it over straight from the house. This is good, solid, down-home BBQ that will hit the spot when you're in the mood for nothing too fancy. Just slow-cooked meats and good ole', down-home, handmade recipes prepared like you would expect to taste at Sunday dinner in a Black-family's home.
(4)
Samantha M.

Oh man!!! Drove by yesterday and smelled the awesome! So of course we had to come back today to actually try it out. So good. Just so dang good!!! Had the brisket with okra and baked beans. It ain't Texas BBQ but it sure as hell was delicious!
(5)
Steve W.

My new favorite BBQ place in Georgia. The place is a five and that usually produces good bbq. This place does not disappoint. The ribs are tasty and tender. The sides are great. The service could not be friendlier. Would eat here once a week of it was closer. The only downside is a little wait for your food. However the wait is worth it and this is a popular spot.
(5)
Jacqueline L.

Daddy D'z has restored my love for BBQ visiting from Los Angeles & Came by this little hidden jewel. The pulled pork was just AMAZING! very friendly & southern hospitality definitely coming back.
(5)
Sidney J.

I've read the reviews and i can't believe we're talking about the same place. The place is dreadful and I've given them several chances. It's a friend's preferred bbq place so i go along for the comraderie. But mine...nope. ..never and don't go in the rest rooms. HOW do they pass inspections?
(1)
Ariel L.

By strictly appearance, this is no Destination BBQ. However, the food itself is more than desirable. The pulled pork was juicier than Kim Kardashian's backside. An awesome, rich Spicy bbq sauce drenched the pork. Soggy like the days of wetting the bed. Or last week... A side of red beans and rice, broccoli and cheese and cornbread gave me RL Stine Goosebumps. Jk. Those books are dumb. The only setback is that nothing "stood out" as a stand alone, or "haven't had before". The pulled pork is good, dont get me wrong, but I prefer it in Memphis. Sincerely, I got sauce all over my meat!
(4)
Makayla H.

Don't judge this place on how it looks on the inside and out. It looks sketchy but trust me the food is amazing. It's safe place. Close to the courthouse so lots of cops and judges eat there. The staff is also very nice too. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The ribs and cornbread are great. Sweet tea is also great.
(4)
Jeff H.

They're not lying when they say this is the best BBQ in Atlanta. Could very well be some of the best BBQ I've had, ever. Found this place on yelp as I was visiting the area and how can you not try it out?? Went twice back to back days, first ordering a beef brisket sandwich with fresh, smoking Mac n cheese with some fried okra....it was delicious of course! Brisket was too juicy. Kept my white shirt clean though! Next day I had the pulled pork with hot sauce. The sauce isn't hot so don't be intimidated. Ordered the fried mushrooms, my favorite side by far! With some potato wedges and some cornbread that was sweet and amazing. From the outside to the inside, you know this place is going to be great. Real food and nice people. Very attentive! Couldn't ask for a better place to frequent than this place.
(5)
Jes C.

Coolest BBQ space in Atlanta. No frills, friendly service. No sauce on table. Run out of meat early. Ribs and smoked chicken were wonderful. Okra and pork was mediocre. Limited beer selection. No banana pudding!!!! This is a must-see on the tour of BBQ in Atlanta.
(4)
Rita D.

Pretty good BBQ! We enjoyed the sauce and had a good meal... But, please fix your chairs! I picked up my chair by its sides to scoot forward, and sat down before I noticed that the cushion part of the chair was actually disconnected from the frame. I then crushed my ring finger between the two and got a nasty cut. Not a very appetizing way to start a meal. Didn't stop me from enjoying the BBQ though!! :D
(4)
Mark T.

A SWEET, BLOOD RED SPLATTER DOT the size of a pinhead gave it all away. Standing there, I tried my hardest to beat back the smile creeping across my face. I didn't stay home - I couldn't, not tonight - nothing drives me away from my laptop like an essay paper due the next morning. When the jamaican waitress with a sugary sweet accent asked for my order on this particular sunday evening, 'the sampler plate' spilled from my mouth with giddy excitement. Daddy D'z BBQ joint located south of the MARTA tracks and just off the King/Memorial station is clearly not in the middle of a suburban planned community. A soccer mom and her son sit happily in the corner, pacing themselves through the meal and laughing in between bits of meat and spoonfuls of their top shelf sweet potato sides, clearly they know a good thing when they find it. No longer a secret, and to the point of being cliche, the food at Daddy D'z is good - sickeningly great in fact. Barbecue shacks in the deep south are as abundant as Filiberto shacks in the south west. Heavy debates over which is better, over which is the best, over which sauce lathered on the most tender meat will cause you to curse the day you decided to become vegetarian and regret all the lost time that could have been spent devouring red covered animal parts. A grinning smile I once fought back, stretches across my face right now just thinking about the beef, the pork, and the sides. The building creeks under the weight of the big Daddy D'z sign when you walk through the gravel parking lot towards the door barely hanging on its hinges. After your food arrives, you sit there with one plate full of meat and another plate completely empty, waiting for the bones beneath the hunks of smokey flesh to be uncovered and discarded. Thinking back, some of my absolute best meals have been eaten from styrofoam plates, using plastic silverware - Daddy D'z is no different. Recently, on the rare night when my vegetarian girlfriend is out and I'm left to my own devices, I've been heading directly for the next barbecue spot, the next great place that everyone raves about, the spot that everyone says you must try - and then I remember how reviews tend to mathematically compare each spot as if it's an equation - a poor comparison of souls. While sitting there at my dingy, uneven table, surrounded by walls that have obviously soaked in their share of pork and beef fat molecules, I have no idea how anything anywhere else could possibly be better than this. Daddy D'z is everything it wants to be and on that tired Sunday night the only diners in the restaurant were people seemingly not there for anything other than what they know - that this place delivers the goods and it doesn't matter who you are. Whether you're the hipster twenty-something woman with thick rimmed glasses in the corner, the father and his two sons trying to watch the football game on the big screen, or me - some guy desperately trying to avoid writing his paper that's due the next morning. So when my girlfriend came home later that evening and asked me how the paper was coming along, before I could utter any sort of simple lie, she noticed the blood red splatter dot on my shirt and immediately knew how I had spent my evening. Daddy D'z is my new favorite barbecue joint and it was absolutely worth it.
(5)
Scott C.

There 3/26 for dinner, still the best BBQ joint in the city. Nuf said.
(5)
Colin M.

What more is there to say about this place? BEST BBQ AND SWEET TEA IN ATLANTA Great place to get a head-start on your drinking before a Braves game, and the food will definitely fill you up. Tip: order an extra piece (or two) of cornbread. It's home-made, very moist and very sweet - a perfect complement to any type of BBQ order. If you are turned off by the lack of cleanliness, you might as well leave before you order. Good old-fashioned southern BBQ was meant to be served in places like this. And they often have live jazz music on the weekends - PWNAGE.
(5)
James L.

I'm sure I won't have much to contribute that hasn't already been said, but this place is wicked good. ribs falling off the bone, chicken was moist, the cole slaw was amazing, the corn bread was corny (and dense as hell!) and even the sweet tea was excellent. The owner(?) gave us a free brownie. I'm still not exactly sure why, but hey - who can't like someone who gives you a free brownie? People: go to this place.
(5)
Christina A.

This is tricky because the first time I ate here I was friggin starving, and the second time I was just so-so on the hunger scale. The starving experience was transcendental. I always order a pork sandwich at BBQ places, and this one was amazing. I'm also a huge cornbread person (gotta love that Jif mix) and I liked it a lot here. Think I ate the whole hunk. I believe we also ordered some delicious mac and cheese. We thought we were going to die of fullness when we finished eating. Then we hit up a Braves game. Rough. The second time I ate here it just wasn't as awesome. Still really great, still a must try. It's just everything seemed a little mundane. Moral of this story: go hungry and you will be happy.
(4)
Chris M.

One of my biggest regrets from my college days is never finding this place until after I left. I can remember those long Sundays at the Georgia State student newspaper and dreading of having to go to McDonald's at Grady. I didn't find out about Daddy D'z until I started working at the AJC and we had it catered in the Sports Department on Saturdays during college football season. From then on, I'd venture up the street once a week or every two weeks. You wouldn't expect a place this good to be where it is, but it's perfect for those who work downtown or study at Georgia State and are looking to avoid the hustle and bustle for just a few minutes. The meals are completely filling, as I usually end up getting the chopped pork plate, which comes with two sides (the mac and cheese is awesome, goes perfectly with the BBQ.) And even though I'm a big PBR fan, you can't get anything except sweet tea with your meal. A great place to stop by if you're going to Turner Field using Memorial Drive. And as far as it not being in the best neighborhood, I almost always find EMTs, fire fighters and police officers in there stopping for food, so I've never felt unsafe.
(5)
Laura H.

This place looks much sketchier than it is - especially if you're not accustomed to the Grant Park/Memorial Drive corridor. But once you get inside, it has the feeling of a down home BBQ joint. I enjoyed a hearty and well priced lunch here. Though everyone I was with scoffed at me for not getting the ribs, I don't prefer the style they serve. I have a mouth-watering plate of pulled pork instead. MMMM. With Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad, it's like they read my mind. The service was friendly, though they do have some "house rules" posted regarding cell phones, etc... they prefer to act as if you're a guest in their home, which I think is very cool. Big Thumbs up for Daddy D'z... from a real BBQ lover!
(4)
J. J.

Daddy D'z was pretty good a few years ago, but of late the quality has slipped even as D'z prices have soared. I guess ya could pay a premium for ok'Que, but why not just mosey across the street to the Greeks. Nick's to Go is a good deal and has great food.
(2)
Matt M.

You can't go wrong at Daddy D'z whether you go with the beef, chicken, chopped pork plate, or 'cue wraps. It's all good. Delicious sides like mac and cheese, collards, fried okra or mushrooms, potato wedges, etc. Good BBQ that'll stick to your bones. Plus, the owner is a fan of the Chicago Cubs and there's lots of Cubs memoribilia on the walls, which endear to me just about anyone.
(4)
jason h.

Hard to find better barbecue in Atlanta. This place delivers the perfect BBQ atmosphere--low key, unpretentious, down home. We sampled the Que Wraps, which are bits of pork in fried dough. After the first bite you realize you're headed for culinary decadence. Check your cholesterol count at the door. Hide your scale for the next week. If you make it through the appetizers, you can try a pulled chicken plate complete with slathered bird, red beans and rice, a thick, moist slab of cornbread, and stack of onion rings (done buffalo style). Delicious fare. And you know it's good when the owners have to post a sign asking people not to eat their to-go food on the premesis--they can't wait to get at it...
(5)
Rodney D.

We went there at 1:00 pm on a Saturday. The place looks like a dump on the outside, and it does not get any better on the inside. After we were seated for 5 minutes, we decided to leave. I saw this place on the Food Network, and I convinced my wife to go back in. The food was good, but nothing to brag about.. Ribs were delicious, but the collard greens tasted like they were left over from Friday.
(3)
Darren T.

My first trip to the south and I wanted to get a taste of authentic southern BBQ. I left my hotel, and by chance drove by this place. I stopped in and never regreted it. I of course had the pork ribs and chicken combo plate with some baked beans, and the collard greens as sides, I also had an order of fried mushrooms with some ranch for dipping. It was great, I thought nothing of the neighborhood, and even saw cops eating there when I was. I recomend you give it a try. I since have seen it on the Food Network as well. It is not far from the MLK memorial, and gravesite. The only problem I had with this place, was that I could not try anything else. I was full.
(4)
Becca W.

This is, hands-down, the best bbq in atlanta. their motto here is "we're not pretty, but we're good" and that's the gospel truth...it could only be better if they replaced "good" with "excellent." daddy d'z is a place i was afraid of the first time some friends took me there. the building looks run down, the neighborhood seems sketchy, you'd guess that it was really dirty and run down--lay those first impressions aside, and you'll find the most flavorful, best barbeque you've ever had. the meat is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet but not overpowering. and the neighborhood isn't as bad as it looks--you might want to avoid a few streets around (bell being one), but the graffiti and run-down buildings really make it look a lot worse than it is. daddy d'z serves heaping mounds of bbq, they have so many wonderful sides to chose from (and the portions there arent' small either), but their cornbread is to die for, even if the batter is so thick the bottom isn't always cooked fully. my only complaint (aside from the cornbread) is that the "hot" sauce doesn't taste at all spicy...but it's still delicious, and there's always hot sauce you can jazz it up with on the tables. they also offer lunch specials for $7.99 on weekdays, including drink, making it a really affordable and delicious lunch stop!
(4)
Peter A.

So I was invited to dinner here by a few friends. My first note, like another reviewer pointed out, is that it is in a relatively sketch location. I must admit that I did not feel entirely safe coming here (especially with my wife and infant daughter) after dark, as this place is not located in the nicest part of town - or even on the nicest street in that part of town. Safety of the location aside, here is my review of the actual restaurant. For me the success of the BBQ is derived by the technique and the sauce. They have their technique down decently. Their sauce is certainly good, but not great. Service was up to par and friendly. The atmosphere is dingy (as other reiviewers have noticed). I have found that there is perfectly fantastic BBQ in non-dingy locations and perfectly great BBQ in dingy locations - I judge on taste and cleanliness of the actual eating conditions. Here the restaurant is dingy but the eating surfaces were clean. Overall, the BBQ was good but not great, the sides were decent but the cornbread (as another reviewer noted) is a little bland - a no-no for southerners. Food 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere 1/5 - due to neighborhood safety concerns Value 3/5
(3)
Angela V.

If you can't tell by all the photos people have uploaded here, this is a true Atlanta landmark. My husband and I finally tried it (so many BBQ joints, so little time) last weekend and were not disappointed. We had heard the Que Wraps were good - and thought, BBQ in an eggroll? No way. YES WAY, these taste as natural together as peanut butter and jelly. They should package these and sell them at Kroger! We both had the pulled pork plates - with Texas Toast, of course. Good flavor, some fat (hence, the four stars...I'm pretty picky about that). Sauces were nice, although the hot wasn't too hot. I had a hard time telling the difference. The Mac and Cheese rocked, a solid potluck/church picnic contender. Only one high chair, so be prepared for that if bringing a little one. And, of course, great service. Will definitely be going back.
(4)
Mikel K.

Chowing Down with Slim Chickens By Mikel K I saw this band, several weeks ago, that was great. They had a very high energy level, and kicked out incredible original songs. Musically, they were a cross between The Rolling Stones, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and, due to the lead singer's charismatic, and comedic bantering, I was reminded, somehow, of The B52's. Like the B 52's, the band did dress a bit weird, mostly in plaid. They said they were all related and from Beaver County, Oklahoma. "I'm Slim Chickens," said the singer, "and this is my brother, JT Chickens, pointing to the drummer, and this is Cousin," he says, introducing the bass player. I think that these guys are cousins like the Ramones were all Ramones. I liked the band so much that I went to see them again, last night. It is somehow appropriate that a band called Slim Chickens was playing a BBQ Joint, Daddy Dz, near downtown Atlanta. It is hot on the porch at Daddy Dz, as Slim and JT are putting the finishing touches on setting up for the gig. "One day you'll look back at this from your limos," I say to the guys. "Yes," says Slim, a grim smile on his sweating face, "We'll look back." "Welcome to my living room," singer Slim Chickens says, a few minutes later, to a handful of people eating pork, and chicken slathered in BBQ sauce, as the band Slim Chickens takes the "stage" at Daddy Dz. "I hope that my mother's cooking is pleasing to you," he adds. Slim puts the crowd in a good mood right away, with his jokes. The first song is a cover. The drummer makes this song his own. He is all over the place on his kit, as Slim sings, "Little sister don't you do what your big sister done." "Thank you. Good night." says Slim at the end of the song, as if to say, that's it, that's our set for tonight. There are not a lot of people on the porch, and it is hot. Slim grabs a jar marked, "Tips," and tells the few people in attendance that "They are paying us in pork, so please help us out." "We're not trying to put a new wing on the church but we could really use new tires on the van," says the drummer. "Remember, the more you drink, the better we sound," says the singer, leading the band into an original Slim Chickens song called, "Living on Tulsa Time." Wait, that is a cover, also. All four members of the band wear sunglasses, though it is now dark out. "We're not used to playing to crowds this size," says JT, at the start of the next song. "We're looking for a manager," he adds. "We're ready to start a tour of places with air conditioning," he quips, wiping an enormous amount of sweat off his forehead. At the end of the song, the JT lets out a happy yelp. "We almost ended that damn song together," he says with a big grin. He is joking. Slim Chickens is a tight band, and the drummer knows it. Slim, JT, and Cousin have been playing together all their lives, according to Cousin. The band Slim Chickens suddenly forgets that it is almost unbearably hot on the BBQ joint porch. The band suddenly forgets that there are only a handful of people on that porch listening to them. The band forgets about the tip jar, and it forgets that it needs new tires on the van as they launch into one of their originals, a song called, "Stars In These Cars." Jim Morisson once said that "whether there were one or one million in front of you, you got to give it your all." I don't know if Slim Chickens is down with The Doors, but I do know that on this hot and sweaty BBQ porch, with way closer to one than one million people watching them, the band Slim Chickens delivered an immensely exciting and energetic couple of hours of music. "I only feeling single, when I'm seeing double," croons Slim as my food arrives. It don't get no better than this: Slim Chickens and bbq at Daddy Dz! I likes to eat, and I likes my rock n roll, and I thank Slim Chickens for serving up a great, great night. Do yourself a favor and get you some Slim Chickens real soon. --Mikel K myspace.com/slimchickensâ€¦ youtube.com/results?searâ€¦
(5)
Rolf M.

I have been going here for years, mostly getting take out to go to the Starlight drive-in . Don't know what the others are saying, it is still as good as it gets. Anyone who doesn't like fatty ribs, shouldn't be writting reviews for bbq places. We only get the half or full slabs here which may have something to do with it. Of course with any mom and pop place you can have inconsistency, if you want consistent tasting food, go to McDonalds. Anytime anyone tells me about some rib place that was really good I am incredulous because the bar is set so high by Daddy D'z. Tried many of the other places in town and none come close.
(5)
Peyton S.

Five stars represents my take and that of the three Texans WHO SWORE that they were going to hate this GEORGIAN BBQ when I took them there. The meat truly FALLS off the bone. The portion sizes are truly WAY too big, so it's great for groups or cheapies who don't mind sharing. Service reminds you that the concept is hole in the wall, but the food is ridiculously good.
(5)
Sonya S.

Being that I'm from the West Coast, I am not a true, blue BBQ person, I'll enjoy a good BBQ meal once in a while. A lot of places are not do-overs but Daddy D'z seems to be worth returning to. If BBQ sauce doesn't naturally run in your veins, you can get od'd on the stuff. However, I never get overwhelmed with my meals here. The food is cooked right and taste good. I like their Brunswick stew. It's just right. It's so funny when we found this place because we heard about it on the Food Network. As we pulled into the parking lot, we were beside ourselves at the sight before us. This is an honest-to-goodness hole-in-the-wall joint. Admittedly, when we went, they had experienced a fire which made the joint look like a condemned shack. I haven't been back for a while so I don't know if they've improved upon the exterior. There is no outdoor seating, however, there is a covered porch with the screen that runs around to keep the bugs out. The inside is worn and dingy but allows you to sit and enjoy your meal.
(3)
Angelique S.

Not much to look t but good barbecue
(3)
Mark K.

The food here was solid when put up against other Atlanta BBQ places. The service was very laidback and friendly as well. We got a sampler plate which is just about enough for 2 people with some left over. The one VERY high point was the cornbread. This has to be some of the BEST cornbread I have ever had. I am not even sure I can describe it, but it was delicious. This is just my 2 cents, as I don't think there is too much I can say that hasn't been said in other reviews.
(4)
Christopher C.

quintessential southern BBQ spot.
(5)
Jarrod C.

I enjoyed everything about my meal here, except I wasn't a huge fan of the bbq sauce. It wasn't bad, but it was certainly not even close to some of the sauces I consider the best. They do have AMAZING cornbread, as well as some solid brunswick stew. This place is on my way home from work, so it makes for a convenient stop to pickup dinner on the way home. As good as any BBQ place in Atlanta (which isn't saying much), but not as good as some of my favorites around Georgia.
(3)
Ed W.

Daddy D'z is a place that will remain in my heart for the rest of my life. This is the place we bring all of our out of town guests, and usually find time to go without company as well. If it's your first time, I recommend the sampler plate with mac and cheese and cornbread, as you'll get a good idea of what this place is all about. My personal favorites include the ribs (they don't get any better...and I will argue this point until I'm blue in the face and you are tired of hearing about it), mac and cheese, collards, cornbread, yams and the que wraps. You have to get the que wraps! But it's not just about the food...it's the place. When you pull up, you look at the building and think (or say) "This s**thole!?", but then you open the car door and the sweet smells call you in like a siren. You take a seat at one of the few booths or tables and notice some strange show (like Death Wish III) is on the circa 1989 big screen at the end. The waitstaff is always appropriately friendly or snarky, and the other patrons are usually just as easy going as you are (this food tends to make people happy). You get your food and join in the experience with everyone else. You find yourself watching the TV and talking to your neighbors in the place about it. If it's someone's birthday, you feel obligated to join in singing "Happy Birthday". This food is phenomenal...not just as food but what it does to your spirits. The sauce is thick and sweet, and the "hot" just adds a little bit of spice. If you can do meat on the bone, you have to try the ribs or the rib tips, if you are daring. Go with a group and share some sides, as they are all good, but if you can have only one you should really try the mac and cheese. And if you aren't completely stuffed, you should try their cakes as well. I was always so stuffed I never had room to try one, but for my wife's birthday we took a small group and split a piece....and are officially ruined. It haunts me to this day, and I curse the calendar to hurry up so we can go back and get some on my birthday. In short, check your snootiness at the door, go in , sit down, roll up your sleeves, and indulge in the best BBQ in town.
(5)
Rebekha J.

I ate here last night. Best BBQ place in the ALT! I also think this place stands out from the rest because they offer more side dishes than the other places. Our waitress was very nice and she also gave us a little peak at her whale tail. (Her pants were so low that her G-string was hanging out over her pants.) Good times!
(5)
Dennis S.

The experience is worth it, the ribs are better with the sauce on the side, collared greens are a must! The waitress was great! Don't let the exterior fool you, this should be on Dinners, Dives and Drive ins. If your not a wet rib person, make sure to ask for the sauce on the side. The sauce can be a little overwhelming. The portions are huge and the service is great.
(4)
Gary B.

I ate here for the very first time today and it was fantastic ! The outside looks like a run down shack/building, but don't let that scare ya. Inside it was clean and comfortable, and has a classic "worn" look, but I felt right at home as soon as I walked in. The amazing smells from the food hit you as soon as you walk in, and I could not wait to try out the BBQ. I ordered the BBQ rib plate ( 4 ribs) , and I got it with the hotter BBQ sauce on it, and for the sides ( you get 2) I got the Mac n Cheese and Collard Greens, and also a piece of Corn Bread. The service was prompt and attentive and my food arrived in no time. I also ordered some sweet tea with my meal and it was very good fresh brewed sweet tea. The ribs were amazing, some of the best I have ever had, and the Hot BBQ sauce was excellent. The sides were also fantastic, the Mac N Cheese was excellent, and the Collard Greens were also very good. The Corn Bread was some of the best I have had also. So if you are looking for a good BBQ spot in Atlanta you need to check this place out. I can't wait to go back and try out some of the other dishes !
(5)
Daniel F.

Best BBQ I've had in Atlanta, everything is amazing. Try the fried zucchini.
(5)
Eden M.

I can get behind this place. I understand it's traditional bbq, down home church basement kinda cooking. And I respect that. But I ordered the pork ribs and they came with so much gloppy sauce, I was scraping it off to get to the meat. The not so great - not bad, but not wonderful meat. The collards were excellent, and the mac and cheese delicious, but a bbq place stands by it's meat, and this was just meh.
(3)
Alexis A.

I was not impressed with this place. I got the ribs which were more bone and sauce than meat and the meat that was there was tough. The macaroni and cheese was like a cement block and the greens tasted like they had sugar in them which I cannot stand. We ate inside and watched baseball on this huge floor model TV that's in the middle of the room and there was all of this old memorabilia on the walls....I was not impressed and couldn't wait to leave.
(1)
Melonie T.

I love que!! On my second trip to this cozy little shack I enjoyed a hefty plate of pulled pork, okra and potato wedges. I love the pull on this pork, it is not overly stringy like most pulls, its more a mix of pork chunks and pulled pieces. Too many places soak their smoked meat in sauce, defeating the purpose of a good cut of meat. Daddy's does it just right, drizzling some sauce on top as an added bonus, not soaking the meat in a tub of flavor. The wedges are a great homemade variety with a super flavored crisp skin (I don't know what they flavor it with but its super salty and delicious). A plus Mr. D!
(4)
Russ G.

People have always told me for years this is the best place to get BBQ in Atlanta. I'm picky about BBQ though, I don't like it very fatty and the sauce has to be the right kind or I'm not happy, so I skipped trying their food numerous times until I was dragged in one night already drunk. The place looks dirty, feels dirty, and reminds me of a dirty motel bar. That can be good though, because maybe they're focusing their efforts on the food, right? That first time I tried a BBQ sandwich and liked the sauce, but it was so chunky with fat pieces I picked through it. Yes, you need some fat for flavor, but when it exceeds the ratio to meat of 4:1, it's too much. The macaroni and cheese was great though so I at least got full. Recently I had a chance to go back and figured I'd see if my experience was just an off night, sadly it wasn't. The meat is just too fatty for me to enjoy, it's like chewing on rubber there's so much of it, and the bread I got with my meal was stale as hell. Ack. Still, the sides are good, the vibe of the place is really cool, and if you're just hanging out with people who like their food it's not a bad place to go. Or, if you like fat, it's perfect.
(3)
lee y.

This place has faux dive, down! Starting with the gravel parking lot, on to the permanently smudged windows,topped with the horrible amateur renderings of celebrities. Upon entry you are assaulted with pungent smokey aroma. They should bottle the smell. It's intoxicating. Something to distract from the overall dinginess of the place. The to-go service was quick and friendly. i like the many signs reminding you that to-go orders should be consumed elsewhere. I don't think they are kidding. The que itself is better than average. I had the usual pork plate with potato salad and baked beans. The beans would be a site better served warm. Mine were refrigerator cold. The potato salad was not good.it was all mush with few discernible pieces potato and egg. The pork was well cooked and seasoned with just enough tangy sauce. I enjoyed the meat enough to plan another exploration in the future. The tea is so sweet that I recommend that you do a half and half. Or just pour it on some pancakes. The cornbread is very mushy, even though the edges were clearly burnt. The entire joint is very low-brow. But the meat is done right, so I'll be back.
(3)
Carly T.

Best BBQ I have ever eaten in my entire life....just don't tell my mom cause I kinda promised the same thing about hers. Seriously...dodge the crackheads on memorial and dive into this shack and get ready to enter BBQ enlightenment. I can truthfully state that I have eaten every single thing on the menu...more then once...and nothing will leave you with anything less then the fullest stomach and happiest grin.
(5)
Mike K.

Nice rundown look to compliment the style of food. Food was delicious, a lil pricey tho. I had dinner for two with tip ($4.??)was 50 bucks. Wit no drinks just tea
(3)
Danilo G.

Back in Georgia where there is real Georgia Barbecue! Daddy Dz claims to have the best BBQ in Atlanta with the reviews to back it up. I personally haven't eaten at all the Barbecue places, but I've had some Awesome Barbecue at some very popular local institutions: Fat Matt's Harold's Low Country Dreamland Like I said, I haven't been everywhere, but the above list is representative of some of the best places, Fat Matt's being my personal favorite -- until now. Dammit if that chopped shoulder plate at Daddy Dz isn't the most awe inspiring piece of pork I've ever had! They really get it right, and they have a wonderful sauce (two kinds, hot or mild) to soak into it. I had the mild sauce with my lunch, and it was a high-quality, spicy-sweet Georgia-style recipe. My dining companion had the spicy, and it tends to go a little South Carolina Low Country on me, and frankly that's just fine, too. In the South, I have come to believe that there is one standing motto surrounding Southern Cooking. "If it's good, it's definitely going to be better Deep Fried". Daddy Dz has concocted a way to Deep Fry Barbecue and make me speechless. Called "Cue Wraps" -- they are chopped shoulder nuggets wrapped in Chinese Crab Puff Skins and served with the two kinds of sauce. I could eat these all day if they had a side of Crash Cart to stave off the heart attack. Awesome! If you're expecting a place that is clean and beautiful like MacDonald's, just keep driving, and frankly (PUHLEEZE). This place has evolved over time into what it is, and it is so authentic, so utterly perfect; dingy in the right places, clean in the right places, goofy in the right places, that it couldn't be recreated. This is actually my second trip to Dz. The first time was on MLK day, and they had closed early because they ran out of meat. Any place that just shuts when they have nothing left to sell gets serious cred with me. These guys take it seriously and for a good reason. They are definitely the best I've had in Atlanta, and possibly anywhere else. If you haven't been here, you've missed the best Atlanta Barbecue.
(5)
F H.

Best ribs in town! I feel that a good bbq place should look shabby, so this place fits the bill for me. The bbq sauce wasn't impressive, but at the same time, it wasn't necessary. The meats we ordered were all very good, but the ribs stole the show. I should explain that I am a macaroni and cheese fanatic, so that's what I base my BBQ opinion on for the most part. Daddy Dz has the 2nd best mac and cheese in town, so I'm very happy to eat here.
(3)
Jeff P.

The real thing. The ribs are better than Fat Matt's and that's sayin' somethin'.
(4)
Annie H.

The ribs were so salty I wouldn't have fed them to my dog. The cobbler was bland - like something you'd find in the frozen food section at Costco. Cornbread was greasy. The coleslaw was decent. Although this is very close to my house, I will drive past it for better BBQ.
(1)
Buzz B.

BBQ unlike any other restaurant food requires a higher balance of supply and demand. When the BBQ'er has made a simple mistake of underestimating a crowd, they have to play catch up- which means less slow cooked meat and more BBQ sauce to cover up the rush. Good BBQ takes time, BBQ restaurants have to find the balance between timing and size of crowds demanding BBQ. Suffice to say the most uneven thing about Daddy D'z is the crowd. The best time to show up is during the week, before a dinner rush. You are going to find tender meat, a healthy supply of sauce and larger side items. If you show up on a Friday at 7pm, you can expect chewier meat with smaller side helpings. Its a mom and pop joint so things are gonna be different each time. Normally this kind of uneven thing aggravates me but since I know firsthand the painstaking task of smoking meat, I give them some room for error. The servers have been there for quite some time and they are true southerners who will help you out with a bit of sass. You have to understand that they are just kidding around with you, but Ive seen it go awry on dense patrons. I appreciate their no bullshit attitudes- once the owner was taking a phone order, and then exclaimed in irritation- "you either want it spicy or you want it sweet, I can't make up your mind for you!" Then hung up on the customer. It warmed my heart a little. The sides are alone worth going back for. Everything is delicious, except for the green beans, which are about status quo beans from a can. I recommend the fried zucchini and the greens. The cornbread is just as touch and go as the ribs, but when its good, its damn good. The spicy sauce isn't very spicy, but they have a varied selection of hot sauce on the table if you need to kick things up to a burning BM later. Overall, I dig the place. I wish the patio area was a little more organized, but you can't beat a cheap bite of Q and beer. Any naysayers should stick to Kenny Rogers or wherever the art of BBQ is not understood fully.
(4)
Dave S.

This run-down shack is on the edge between the courthouse, the 'hood, and newly gentrified Grant Park. It looks shady, but the service is friendly and the food is solid. The brunswick stew was pretty good, spicy and sweet and mostly meat - no complaints there. Got pulled pork and brisket with cornbread and broccoli casserole. The meats were good, not amazing. Right about the same as Community Q, and down a notch from Pit Boss. The broccoli casserole was *really good* - crunchy, soft, cheesy, ricey, creamy, all kinds of flavors and textures going on. This is somebody's home recipe to be sure. And the cornbread? What to say about that cornbread? My piece was probably 3"x4"x4", weighed about four lbs, and was slathered in gooey buttery goodness. I swear the stuff deep-fries in the pan, as the outside is golden and crispy, and the whole chunk was saturated with sweetened grease. Now, for those who are health-conscious, this may sound disgusting. But if you get past the artery-clogging aspects, it's damn good. If anything the only downside is that it's so filling on its own you won't have room for your dinner.
(3)
Sean G.

This is the WORST place ever! The phone staff is rude, don't call before 11am or you will learn the hard way. The fax number on their website is no longer in service and they have no way of accepting email. If you want REAL BBQ and GREAT service, go to Fat Matt's Rib Shack - they know how to treat you.
(1)
Vincent V.

Definitely seedy looking, but I wouldn't have it any other way. With its location on Memorial, it's really a destination, not some place you would stop on a whim and give a try. That being said, make a point of giving Daddy D'z a visit. I think I actually like the sides at Daddy D'z better than the barbecue. That's not a knock on the quality of the "Q", just a testament to how good the sides are. The mac and cheese is a must have, and the cornbread is tasty and useful when you're trying to get the last bit of sauce off of your plate. I'd go with the pulled pork here over the ribs, although you'll be fine with either.
(4)
Three M.

Now THIS is BBQ! It is delicious, messy, made with love and served by sweet folks in a glorified shack. Perfection! The rib tips are unbelievable. Seriously. And there's always a naughty home made dessert to take home for later.
(4)
Ryan C.

5 stars for the best bbq in atlanta. deff a hole in a wall but don't let it stop you. top notch ribs and the sauce is killing fatt matts
(5)
Mondez D.

I was coming in from a trip to Savannah this past weekend and wanted to have some good BBQ but it was late and had rained earlier that day so I didn't want to fire up the grill. I saw some really good reviews for this rib place. I was happy when I drove up to the gravel drive way cause it was a SHACK and I'm a firm believer from experience that the BEST cultural cuisine comes from shacks, not big fancy eateries. Well, I was not at all blown away by these ribs. In fact, I think if I had went to a fancy place and purchased wine braised ribs I would have been more pleased. The meat was tender enough but some of the skin was tough from the smoke process which made me feel I was eating old meat that had sat out for a while. I assume the meat was par boiled and finished up in the smoker but the flavor was not anything special nor anything better than I can do at home. I think I went into this place with too high expectations from reading these reviews so don't believe the hype and simply see it for what it is, a rib shake that's okay if you NEVER cook at home and never had good ribs before but surely is not the BEST in Atlanta and not better than what can be achieved at home with a cheap grill and some mesquite chips. Pretty disappointed overall. I purchased two slabs at 54 bucks as there were 4 people I was feeding, not to mention I wanted left overs; and for the mediocre flavor the price is simply outrageous as I've had superior ribs for 33% less at chain restaurants. The lady behind the counter and the guy in the back were lovely and kind though. Overall, I think I will not go back but I would say if you go, try the pulled pork. Maybe that's better as that's what most of the positive reviews are about. Good luck with your experience.
(2)
Jon J.

This place is the 100% epitome of a 'BBQ joint.' Its cramped, time-worn space filled with so much personality and character, it's impressive the walls remain upright. As soon as you walk into the small, brick building your nose immediately fills with the sweet, smoky aroma of Georgia BBQ. It's pretty amazing actually. The food, then, backs it all up. Someone else wrote the sauce is finger-licking worthy... and that's no exaggeration. The folks I've been here with are known to even just scoop up leftover sauce on their fingers and create an impromptu dessert. If it's that good on a finger, you can imagine how good it is when actually served over smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken or shredded beef. The BBQ itself is great, the sides though have become a bit pricey. Best bet might be to get a platter, which includes sides - such as slaw, corn, mac and cheese, etc. All in all, just a fantastic, intoxicating down n' dirty BBQ joint.
(5)
Dustin S.

All around great BBQ. This place does it right. No extra fluff or flair. Just straight up BBQ. The kind you find being cooked on the side of the road or in a parking lot with a big smoker and a guy who knows his stuff. Great little jewel off of Memorial (where everyone is looking for the fancier and well-known spots just down the road).
(4)
Rick C.

If you haven't had ribs from this place, you are doing yourself a disservice. The ribs might be the best in Atlanta. Cornbread is amazing and for dessert get yourself a slice of Red Velvet
(4)
Rachel B.

I love this place. I want them to cater my wedding... if I ever had money to feed a lot of hungry people ;) A great stop for food, especially if you are going to an event at the Eyedrum. I think the sides must be my favorite!
(4)
Arwen O.

Recommended by a friend of ours who used to live in Atlanta. It's extremely dive-y and is in the middle of nowhere, but had a decent showing even for 3:00 in the afternoon. I am not a BBQ expert by any means, but it had me licking my saucy fingers. The corn is not great, but all the other sides were amazing, and the chicken and ribs were delish. (The sweet tea is *very* sweet.)
(4)
Aimee G.

I passed this place on the way to GSU for YEARS do you know what drew me in? The pig on the rooftop next to a sign that says "We Go Both Ways", I have NO clue what that means in the bbq world, but I know I had to find out. This place is in a shady area in basically what can be considered a shack, but I've come to realize most of my best meals have come from roadsides, makeshift tents and shacks....so I knew I was in for a treat. The goodness that was the BBQ ribs and mac & cheese, it was like a dream I didn't want to end. My frirend died and went to heaven when she saw those deep fried bbq pork bites wrapped in that fried dough. There was some guy in the corner singing the blues that night which added to shack ambiance and the service was great. Will definitely be going back.
(4)
Jason H.

Pretty dam good BBQ! 2nd day in ATL and this is the spot I go to get some BBQ... pretty dang ghetto from the outside but that just gives it more character. Only 2 other groups sitting inside around 8 pm so not busy at all on this Thursday night. Got the sampler plate that had 2 pork ribs, chopped pork and beef, bbq chicken, 6 ques (bbq pork egg rolls- good shizzle), cornbread (so so moist) and a choice of side- I got red beans and rice.. maybe the best red beans and rice I ever had. At 13.99, definitely pricey... but its one of those things that you'll go back to every once in a while.
(4)
Dave S.

Was ok, but Fat Matt's is better.
(3)
Gabriel L.

Went on a friday night a while ago and was surprised to find the place almost empty. I liked the atmosphere of the place. The bbq was average... nothing shockingly memorable, nothing horribly bad. Pretty much a middle of the road southern bbq joint. With other bbq offerings in the neighborhood, I probably won't be frequenting this place too often (again, it was fine, just not super special).
(3)
J H.

This place sort of reminds me of the run-down shack in my friend's back yard that looks like it's about to fall over. Once you get inside, it's even worse. But the food is great. The pulled pork sandwich is everything it should be. The waitress with almost no space left for more tattoos was a plus. If you're a casting agent looking for "rough transient" types, grab a booth and keep an eye on the customers. If I'm in the neighborhood and looking for BBQ, that's the place.
(3)
Carlos C.

This place looks as a BBQ shack should. Gravel parking lot (usually containing one or more police cars), wood siding, tin roof, basically a big shed. The ribs are smoky and tender, not the best I have ever had (Vandy's-Statesboro Georgia baby) but quite good. The sides are heavy on the butter, cheese and sugar and light on vitamins, just the way it should be (side-pun intended-note here, stay away from the red beans and rice - for some reason the rice tends to be dried out) . Due to the casual setting and inherent messiness associated with eating BBQ, I dare say it is also quite child friendly. If you are jonesing for BBQ at dinner but averse to parking your car here after dark (I personally am not), that's okay too - just call in an order and pick it up.
(4)
Gabrielle H.

I take all my friends from out of town to this place. Don't judge a book by its cover! It's a hole in the wall but its yummy! Best BBQ in town, thus far.
(4)
Shannon H.

Looks sketchy in the parking lot, and even once you step inside, but the bbq is great and the service is very friendly. They know my husband by name when he goes in for takeout! Good q for when you really need it.
(4)
Gregory K.

i loveth the daddy Ds. great service and terrific food keep me coming back for more.
(4)
J W.

Okay... Now that I am full and sleepy, I can give this review. This BBQ is so dang good! Getting ribs? Request the center cut ribs when you order plates instead of the slabs. It's worth the charge! I tried the ribs, chicken, green beans, Mac & cheese, broccoli casserole, yams, Texas toast and baby... That corn bread? Just go head and order some extra. Everything I ate was good and seasoned well, not bland at all. You won't be disappointed. #quewraps
(5)
Shawn F.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and was not impressed. This place really is a hole in the wall in a not so good neighborhood. The service was friendly and attentive. The BBQ food was just okay. We ordered the sampler plate and the EMS. The ribs were the best thing we had, other than that all the other meats were just ok and dry. I did like the taste of the pulled pork and chicken but found them to be dry. The brisket was pretty tasty though. The polish sausage was pretty good but salty. The Mac and cheese was really good too. Overall, everything was really salty and required a lot of water drinking afterwards. I didn't care for the BBQ sauce too much maybe just too salty for me and not enough BBQ flavor. There's much better BBQ places in Atlanta than here. I wouldn't come back.
(3)
Allie A.

Hungry in a hotel room downtown on a chilly night, we were looking for some comfort food delivery. Opened up my Yelp app and found the reviews for Daddy D'z. While we never actually saw the place (and from the reviews, kinda glad) and ordering over the phone was a bit hilarious, we placed our order and waited for our delicious delivery. They made it to the hotel in probably 45 minutes, and we get a call to come and pick up the food downstairs. (You couldn't take the elevator to knock on the door, uh ok.) But all was forgiven when I took a bite of that brisket. Super juicy, flavorful and a nice spicy sauce that made you sweat just a bit, but not too much. Excellent! Mac and cheese and red beans and rice were on point as well! I really wanted collards but it was late and they were out, but that's understandable. Would definitely return for the brisket alone!
(4)
Liana K.

My boyfriend and I split the sampler platter and it was more than enough food for the two of us. It had 6 que wraps which are like fried meat bites, some shredded pork, shredded beef and two ribs. We got the corn bread, Mac n cheese and collard greens for sides. Out of the meats I would say the shredded beef was the best but it was great to try everything. I wasn't a fan of collard greens but I've never tried them before so I didn't know what I was ordering. Corn bread so good I think I caught my bf picking up the crumbs off the table. I think our bill with a beer, a coke and the platter with three sides came out to like $21 which by northeast coast prices is a steal. Loved this place and would highly recommend it if you're looking for some good BBQ in the area!
(5)
Kirk L.

Daddy D'z certainly looks the part. I love the atmosphere here, and the service is excellent. I'd categorize the food as solid neighborhood BBQ, but not notable or destination-worthy. The ribs they are famous for certainly didn't disappoint in the size department, but the taste and tenderness were pretty average. The pork and brisket are both solid, and I like the sauce. Not a fan of the corn-bread, and the mac and cheese is pretty average. The que wraps were probably the best thing I had - they are basically little BBQ pork egg-rolls. Delicious.
(3)
Katie C.

You may come out smelling like a smoke stack but its worth it. Great smoked turkey. Friends and family have gotten various other meats over the years and I've never heard a complaint. They're super nice whether you're eating in or ordering take away. Glad to have them as part of the Grant Park community.
(4)
Amber W.

Ok. Let me explain the one star rating amongst the many wonderful ratings. I went here with a friend first and the food was delicious. We both had ribs, greens, mac n cheese and cornbread and the fried bbq pork rolls as an appetizer were yummy. So I was definitely thinking, I've got to bring my mother here. Upon my return my mother and I sat down and ordered our food and while waiting 2 roaches crawled across the walls. That was a major no-no for us both. First, it's one thing to not know a place has bugs, but to actually see more than one come out in the day time, I immediately wondered what happened at night when the lights were out. I won't go here again because of that alone. This is additional information : their food health score of 2/17/2014 was a 68, and we went in January of 2014, their new health score is a 94 2/24/2014 7 days later , so maybe they have cleaned up their act., but then again they had no choice but to do so to avoid being shut down.
(1)
Kimberly J.

Cramped and crowded; and I seriously do not even care. Why??? Because the food here is UNREAL.... From the outside it looks like you're going to be eating at a highly questionable establishment. Inside it's a mix of mismatched tables and chairs. Food is served on white styrofoam plates. Nope, not kidding. So if you're looking for fancy. This Is definitely NOT it. If you're looking for delicious smoked meats and insanely delicious southern sides this is your haven. I just uttered "my stomach is singing the hallelujah chorus right now" to my friend. And that's no joke. Skip the touristy BBQ places and check this gem out.
(5)
David H.

I'm not going to lie. This style of BBQ isn't my favorite. I think the sauces are too sweet, and the meat, while smoked excellently, isn't as tender as it would like it to be. But, you say, you gave the place 4-stars. That's a pretty crappy opening for a 4-star review! Two words: Rib Tips. "Rib tips are short, meaty sections of rib attached to the lower end of the spare ribs, between the ribs and the sternum. Unlike back ribs or spare ribs, the structure of the rib is provided by dense costal cartilage, not bone." (Source: Wikipedia) In short, rib tips are about ~40% rib meat, ~60% fat and cartilage. Thus, they are the most tender and moist section of a rib, albeit the most greasy. At Daddy D'z, they put an excellent char on the tips, giving it a rich smoky flavor. Rib tips are in short supply. For each rack of ribs, there are but a few tips. Daddy D'z runs out of these fast, so get there early and get your order in while they still have them.
(4)
BD Dave W.

Food is amazing! The BBQ wraps are one of the reasons I come back. This is some of the best BBQ in the city by far. The staff is friendly and service is fast and always right! I wish more places would model themselves after the staff here!
(5)
Jon P.

Pulled Pork Plate (Spicy), Potato Salad, Fried Okra Daddy D'z BBQ really looks like a shack. It's across from Nick's Food to go at the intersection of Hill Street and Memorial, and is an odd looking place that looks as though it's going to collapse. The rough exterior opens to much the same inside the joint. There are pictures and accolades from years ago hanging on the walls and unfortunately they don't look like they have been touched since they were initially placed there. In fact, you can barely read some of the magazine write-ups on the wall because of the caked on dust. All this aside, its really about the bbq. I ventured here before and after moving to Atlanta and I can see that Daddy D'z is slowly losing ground from my visits over the years. I could drive over to Candler Park to another BBQ place and it is bustling while Daddy's isn't. I think it comes down to one thing that I'll mention later. I'm a fan, it's good bbq. I am a pulled pork fanatic and Daddy D'z smokes up some good meat. It's tender and has a good smokey flavor. They offer two sauces - sweet and also spicy. The sweet sauce is a little too sweet - it almost reminds me of the sauce you pick up from the grocery store - the Kraft variety. To each their own, I've had sweet sauce before as a western North Carolina native, but this just doesn't hit it for me. The other sauce is spicy and this should be their signature sauce. It sets them apart from their competitors throughout town. It packs the right amount of bite that is smooth without your mouth being on fire afterward. I would ask for the sauce on the side so you can try both. Another favorite of mine is the pulled pork sandwich. It is a hefty portion of pulled pork in between two large Texas Toasts. I prefer to have cole slaw added inside my sandwich being from Carolina, but I understand that isn't always the way its done down here. They have no problem honoring my off the menu request each time. This sandwich is divine. I also prefer the spicy sauce with the sandwich - it, combined with the Pulled Pork, Cole-Slaw and Texas Toast packs a mean punch. They offer the usual suspects when it comes to sides - Collard Greens, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, they are all tasty and haven't had one I didn't like. My favorites are the potato salad and fried okra. The corn bread is phenomenal - it melts in your mouth and is great for dipping into some sides or Brunswick Stew. Whats wrong with Daddy D'z? As a dine- in customer I would appreciate a good cleaning of the joint - I would have a hard time taking friends here from out of town for a sit down meal. I think this is one of the things I have noticed going a little downhill and why other bbq places are bustling. They have lost focus on the dine-in customer. This isn't a five star dining room and doesn't have to be for continued success, just clean the darn place! Other than the dining room, love Daddy D'z and will continue to be a patron (as a take out customer).
(4)
Amari C.

For good BBQ people kept telling me Daddy Ds and Fox Bros, and since I went to Fox Bros 2 days before (LOVE THEM), I went to check out Daddy Ds. If i had not gone to Fox Bros first, they would've gotten 4 stars, but I did. So they don't =) I ordered baked beans, collards and their chicken. Fox Bros baked beans and collards were so much better; absolutely no competition, but good nonetheless. I did like their chicken, and their hot BBQ sauce. I also liked their waitress. A little old white lady who probably really loves her job. She was pretty cool. It's definitely a hole in the wall on an iffy side of town, but feel free to stop by!
(3)
Domonic B.

A coworker and I went here for lunch one day since we work fairly close to this establishment and had a taste for BBQ. Daddy D'z is a neighborhood staple and I had heard a lot about it. This is definitely classified as a "Divey" place. It's an old, small building that doesn't have much to it but i'm sure that goes along with the legend of it. I must say that i was disappointed in the lunch menu for the simple fact that it was very expensive for lunch. We went on a Tuesday if i remember correctly and the lunch special that day was a Veggie Plate(4 veggies & a bread) for almost $11.....ha! Out your damn mind! The sides were $2.99 each....wth..... I got the Brisket Plate with Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans. It was good but nothing to rave about. I probably won't be back to Daddy Dz b/c I know a few better places in ATL for BBQ for better prices and quality.
(2)
Molly B.

My husband and I are exploring Atlanta, we wanted barbeque, but also it had to be somewhere close to our hotel (the shuttle would take us if it were close). Daddy D'z was close, so we decided to try it. It has a very unique and eccentric look, but inside, the waitress was very friendly and the food was excellent! We heard that other people think other places have better barbeque, we loved our meal! I got the Brunswick Stew (which came with a side of corn bread). I've never tried that before, but I really enjoyed it. Hubby and I also shared the Pulled Pork Plate (came with 2 sides and corn bread). We got the Mac & cheese and beans for sides. Both were very good we thought. All of that was enough for us to share and feel full. I would recommend Daddy D'z and I would return.
(5)
Wes H.

No such thing as "best" BBQ, but when I come to Atlanta I always hit up this joint. I dig it. My mouth waters when I think about it. That's all you need to know :)
(5)
Eric W.

Best. BBQ. Ever. I could drink the sauce by itself, and the sides were awesome as well.
(5)
Kenneth G.

Came in from Boston and ate here the food was fantastic. Best ribs I've had in a long time. Lost my wallet and they found it and returned it with all my cash. Once,again the food was fantastic
(4)
Holly L.

If you want to go to one BBQ place in Atlanta that combines great authentic food with a friendly sit-down experience, Daddy D'z is the perfect choice for you. We got the sampler, and the pork and ribs were particularly strong, though it didn't include chicken or turkey so I can't judge those. The ribs are huge and tender, and though the mild sauce was a little sweet for me, the ribs are absolutely delicious. Both the ribs and pulled pork were served with Texas toast rather than traditional white bread, which was a nice touch, as the toast holds up better to the sauce. Daddy's had the best sides we had at any ATL barbecue place - great slaw, baked beans, cornbread. Also starters - we all loved the fried pickles (maybe the best I've had), and the kids loved the que wraps (I was less gung-ho about these). There were little touches, too, that made a difference - like the waitress continually refilling our glasses from big pitchers of freshly-brewed sweetened and unsweetened tea. Finally, they buy cakes from a lady who bakes them in her kitchen at home, and we ended our meal with a slice of her homemade strawberry cake with fresh strawberry puree on it - amazing! What brings the whole experience together at Daddy D'z, on top of the delicious food, is the ambiance - a great space full of memorabilia and super friendly service. You get the sense that they really want you to enjoy your meal and walk away happy, which we decidedly did! As a footnote, I always recommend showing up at barbecue places shortly after they open and before the lunch crowd descends. This helps avoid long waits, and they often run out of items as the day wears on. There were only a few tables filled when we arrived at Daddy's at 11:45 on a Saturday, and service was quick. Love this place!
(5)
Maggie S.

I'm a great lover of the Atlanta bbq scene so keep in mind that I'm picky. That said, Daddy D'z is very hit-or-miss. Sometimes I get their cornbread and its this heavenly cake of lightly sweet corn goodness. Sometimes it's a dense chunk of cloying corn gum that's soaked on the bottom. Sometimes their collards are perfect leaves of green vinegar soaked bliss with generous chunks of pork. Sometimes the collards are so overcooked they dissolve into mush in my mouth and are practically inedible. Sometimes the smoked turkey is perfect bliss. Last time I ordered it I took it to go, and got home to turkey so severely underdone that it was gummy (also inedible). When they are on their game it's a great BBQ joint. When they are off their game it's almost inedible hospital food. What a shame, they're right next to my house so I want them to be better than they really are.
(3)
Hieu H.

An Atlanta BBQ institution. Hands down one of the best BBQ places in town. A little dive-y in the best way. You know you're getting good BBQ with a slice of nostalgia when you slip into a gently faded formica table. The ribs are smokey and some of the biggest in town, not your small and wimpy baby back ribs, but ones that require both hands to chow down on.
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Andy L.

It isn't often that I find myself with the lady on Memorial Drive during the day, so when asked what we are having for lunch, the first place that came to mind was Daddy D'z. All too often I see local food traveler Jim Stacy carousing about town, and recently I saw these new Que Wrap things, so we had to try them. A hour later, and we are dragging ourselves out smelling of smoke and meat. I felt guilty. Like some other Yelpers, the parking can be like a minefield, but that's to be expected when parking in front of a painted shack on Memorial Drive. If you are expecting a valet, then you're better off handing your keys to one of the fine homeless gentlemen waiting for your scraps. Pretentious need not apply. Que Wraps in cue, we ordered and sampled some nice visual entertainment outside, because frankly you are situated between two of Atlanta's most notorious roads, and anything that occurs with a siren is expected. Awesome. After quibbling with our order due to low availability of the items I wanted, I settled on pulled chicken, and she had the rib plate. Someone in an earlier review commented on the price, which is on-par with the amount of food you get. The pulled chicken is a pile of chicken, with a nice smokey flavor, and the stew. Get the stew. It's really classic, but thick, and nicely flavored with various meats of the day. The ribs are giant, and well sauced, but since I don't eat much meat, I can't comment on them, other than seeing the smoke-ring, and seeing the lady attempt to attack that much meat (get your mind out of the gutter.... ewww). I find myself visiting Daddy D'z about once a year, and for some reason, this is the only time I find myself telling you about it. It's a great shack for some smokey meat, and usually a great group of patrons and service. I will be back.
(4)
Sam P.

First time experience was AWESOME! Great food...especially the baked beans. Great service as well and we will be back!!
(4)
Bev J.

Loved this place! Split a sampler with my co-worker because we had big dinner plans but could have easily eaten it all myself. Ribs fell off the bone, pulled pork was tender and the que wraps are great. The best part in my book was the cornbread- thick, dense and full of corn flavor- just awesome. Staff was incredibly friendly and made us California girls feel welcome.
(4)
Randy C.

Easy parking. Quick seating. Nice atmosphere. A bit funky with atmosphere. Loved the service. We sampled the ribs, with green beans and sweet potato and corned bread. Everything was great. The ribs were tender and fell off the bone. Nice smoke and the sauce (we picked the hot) has a nice mix of sweet, tangy, and spice. Since I rarely eat meat (normally I am vegan), this was a treat and I was pleased with the entire experience. Now I can go back to tofu and veggies for the next 6 months.
(5)
Laura M.

I came here for lunch on a Sat. on a meal expense when I was in town for a conference about a month ago. Never having been to the South before, I had a hankering for some good BBQ, and this was the closest place to my hotel in downtown that received consistently good reviews. Since I came for lunch, and I didn't want to go overboard, I ordered the rib sandwich with cornbread and sweet tea, which came to around $15, if memory serves. The rib sandwich was basically 3 ribs between two slices of white bread. The ribs come slathered in sauce, with the sauce being a heavier tomato-based sauce (I believe this is characteristic of BBQ sauce in this area). You can choose between mild and hot sauces--I went with the mild. The sauce was pretty good--although it's definitely on the sweet side. I ate my sandwich by altering between ribs and bread, and the sauce actually went quite well with the bread, as well. The cornbread was good, too--it was on the denser side, and was moist and sweet, but again, not excessively so. The sweet tea was excellent (very sweet!), and was a nice accompaniment to the rest of the meal. Service was on the slow side, so don't come here if you're in a rush. My waitress was nice enough, though, and kept my sweet tea full. When I ordered, she pointed out that I could have a meal for almost the same price as the sandwich and cornbread, but I wasn't looking to stuff myself, so I stuck with my original plan. It worked out well, since I left feeling quite full, but not bloated. The decor, as others have mentioned, looks run down, but I didn't care, since I don't come to BBQ places expecting a trendy or fancy atmosphere. Overall, a quite solid BBQ joint in Atlanta.
(4)
Jessica A.

The food was amazing. Had the 1/2 chicken with sweet potatoes and fried zucchini. The sweet potatoes were just ok but everything else was amazing. The waitress seemed very annoyed that we were there and was a bit hateful which is the reason for only 4 stars. When I go back to ATL, I will go back to Daddy's only for the food ... they can keep their "service"
(4)
Darome B.

Food is ok.....but honestly note to management try hiring waitresses that actually give a f@$$!##!......please Nothing says I'm gonna eat somewhere else like a waitress that acts like could care less....(hint) both blondes I mean.honestly is good customer service truly a lost Art????! Sheesh try a smile sometimes....... Oh well....On to the next. I'm six feet under!!#
(2)
Isabelle E.

This place is amazing. The brisket, the bbq ribs, but let me tell you, the potato salad is where it is at for the sides! Ive also never had cornbread so moist and delicious and amazing as what they have here. The place is dirty- and run down looking, they serve you food on plastic plates and your drinks in styrofoam cups, but that is what gives this place this authentic, local atmosphere. The service is super attentive and nice. If i lived in ATL, i'd be here all the time.
(5)
Twin C.

Real deal, slow BBQ. No frills, just great BBQ. The owner came out and gave me a sample of the soft, deep flavored, pork ribs. Solid. Chicken and the aides are just what you'd expect. This is the taste of the South.
(4)
Brandon V.

Located in the heart of Atlanta, GA, Daddy D's stands out. The reason for this? Best BBQ joint I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. It's building design is nonchalant and reminds me sort of my grandmother's home in the rural areas of southwest Georgia. It's brilliant. A small BBQ shack in the big city. The duo inside working the place we're excellent and conversed and engaged me throughout the time I spent dining there. Awesome and outstanding customer service. Bottom line. The food... I'm not sure how to put such awesome Q into words. And really I can't. Let's just say when I drive up three hours to Atlanta for anything I'm always getting Daddy D's and ordering to go. If you're in Atlanta for any amount of time. It would behoove you to stop here if BBQ is your thing. Enjoy!
(5)
Ashley W.

Yeah... this is probably one of the best BBQ places in Atlanta. I love this place because of the variety of the menu. I love the rib tips here as they are always tender. The macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes are so good as well as the cornbread. Lord that cornbread!!!!! Service has always been good, but I've only experienced take out. Good price for the portions which keeps me coming back for more.
(5)
Dom M.

It's okay for what it is. We originally had plans to go to Gladys Knight's Chicken & Waffles but it was crowded and we found this place online. I ordered the brisket plate with collards yams black eyed peas and cornbread. Nothing really blew me away. Everyone loves their moms cooking but can typically find something just as good or better when going to a restaurant. My moms cooking was better! Maybe it was an off night...but I wouldn't go back. The food was edible, but definitely not the experience I was looking for as an out of town visitor.
(2)
Dwight B.

Well I've never been inn, but I've ordered delivery and when it came it was Luke warm. I had ribs, broccoli casserole, mac and cheese and corn bread. The casserole and bread was the best thing on the plate. The ribs was so dry I had to dip them in sauce and chase with water to get it down. I was only able to eat one and a half bones. If I tried it again I wouldn't go the delivery rout.
(3)
Rebecca O.

While at Daddy D'z, I had the pulled pork. I shared some mac n cheese with Alex C. The pulled pork wasn't my favorite ever, but definitely is good. I would've preferred it to be a little more smoky tasting, or have some of the delicious bark. You have a choice or mild or spicy sauce (it's already on the meat when you get it). I went for the mild which was your typical sweet and slightly tangy sauce. It also comes on texas toast, which was a nice touch. The mac n cheese was nice and cheesy. It's not as good as Community Q's but it'll do. The portion sizes are HUGE here. I didn't need another meal for the day cause it was like two meals in one. They do a nice job of service here. It's definitely very down-home southern feel, which gives it that charm. Overall, go if you're in the neighborhood. Not the best BBQ in Atlanta, but it has it's place.
(3)
Jamie S.

Standard american BBQ that wont knock your socks off but will satisfy your hunger. At first glance, this place appears to be a little pricey but the portions are commensurate for what you pay, which is a good thing. We tried the hickory smoked wings, barbecue chicken and chopped chicken. The hickory smoked wings are whole wings that come paired with potato wedges. The wings were OK but were drenched in way too much barbecue sauce and didn't have the smoked flavor I expected. The BBQ chicken and chopped chicken were OK but nothing special. In terms of sides, we had the mac & cheese and green beans. The mac & cheese was baked but lacked flavor/character and could have used more cheese. The green beans tasted canned. We ate and thought to ourselves "I feel full" vs "man, this is some good BBQ". There are better options for barbecue in the area, but if your curiosity leads you to eat here, ask for your sauce on the side. You'll thank me later :-)
(3)
Felicia E.

If I had the option to rate this with zero stars I would! I visited Daddy D'z last night with out of town friends. Upon entry into the joint, there was a terrible stitch that hit you (along with the lack of cool air) as soon as you opened the door. Because my girlfriends had thought so highly of the place, I didn't allow the smell to deter me. That should've been my first cue to exit stage left! When I joined my party, I was informed that several items on the menu were unavailable... Like BBQ chicken, Brisket, fried okra, nuggets, potato salad, etc. This hood rat of a waitress, with the personality of a pet rock came over, funky attitude in-tow, rattling off the things that they didn't have, my thought was geesh, it's probably easier to tell me what you do have. I ended up ordering a rib plate with collard greens, Texas toast and macaroni & cheese, the Texas toast was because they'd run out of cornbread (seriously?). The chick, previously referred to as hood rat, brought Sprites to the table without lids or straws. I had to ask for both several times, perhaps she forgot, (Kayne shrug). When the food arrived, the macaroni & cheese look like Kraft, macaroni & cheese, yes the box variety, you know the stuff we ate as children in the 70's & 80's. The collard greens were unseasoned and in huge pieces. I will say the ribs were tasty, that's the only compliment this spot will receive. Overall, this was my first & last time visiting this upstanding establishment. If what I experienced last night was their baseline of functioning, I recommend that you keep your hard earned money in your pocket.
(1)
Tad D.

The sauce and the brisket were absolutely amazing. The ribs were absolutely not amazing. I don't see why they push the ribs when it just isn't a rib joint. And the little fried spring rolls with beef? Just serve brisket!!! It's so good that way! The corn bread was also mighty nice. Also, the service was very good.
(3)
Julia N.

Decided to go to Daddy D'z because I was very uneducated about its position as a restaurant but heard rants and raves. It's modest and size, so I can imagine things getting cramped during the high hours, but needless to say I walked in and was drawn towards two different types of its decor: Old signage (as usual in shops these days) and gentrifiers! Wooh. Atlanta is changing (this is not a critique), but I have never seen such a diverse group of people munching and chilling so close to the hood (that is structurally being dismantled by and for a variety of reasons, displacement be damned). It was pretty interesting. I am a gentrifier myself, but I wonder if statistics include me. I had the pulled pork and my lovely company had a half stack of ribs. Together we had yams, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and red beans and rice. Beware, the small sides really tend towards too small, so I would suggest getting larges when in doubt. Only upset was that the waitress never asked if we wanted sauce on the side. But any BBQer should know that is a stipulation they can make anywhere. I told that to my lovely companion who complained.
(4)
H G.

This is how to eat BBQ. Great food in a fun environment. Reminds me of where Frank underwood eats ribs on House of Cards. Served on styrofoam plates. Wash it down with a bottle of Yuengling
(5)
Ariana G.

Was in Atlanta with my boyfriend for the Piedmont Park music festival, Music Midtown (which I highly recommend) and took a couple of extra days to explore beautiful ATL. We found this place on yelp from just searching BBQ, and I cannot say enough good things about this place! Phenomenal ribs and brisket, very old school style of cooking and an eclectic restaurant on the edge of the city. I will say that for a couple of people not from Atlanta and unsure of good or bad areas, I was skeptical of the location because it takes a little time to get there off of public transportation, but the people who worked there were so friendly and nice and the woman at the counter gave us free cake! Please go if you're in Atl and enjoy bbq food because you will not be disappointed.
(5)
Tom G.

This is true down home BBQ. My wife and I used to live close enough to have Daddy D'z a few times a month. If you look up Southern BBQ Joint in the dictionary, you won't find anything because that's not how dictionaries work. However if it did, there would be a picture of Daddy D'z. Great service, great food. Get the Que wraps! They are like egg rolls, but instead of eggs you get fried pork. I'm not sure if I have it right about egg rolls having eggs but I do know Que wraps have pork, so don't be an idiot.
(5)
Chase Z.

Love this place! Pulled pork plate, mac-n-cheese, fried okra and sweet tea. Need I say more :) Ask for hot sauce, it's the best!
(5)
Booger M.

I was looking forward to visiting Daddy D'z after many favorable reviews. I agree with many that the decor is exactly what you'd look for in a good barbecue joint. First of all, prices are not accurate online. Before I visited Daddy D'z I looked at their online menu and was somewhat pleased with their pricing. Once I walked in, however, prices were on average $4 more per plate. I had the brisket which was shockingly nothing more than literal pot roast with mediocre barbeque sauce on it. I repeat, the brisket is nothing more than POT ROAST. The sides were decent: the fried okra was above average and the yams are about typical of any. I base many southern food items on Lunch on Main Street in College Park and sadly Daddy D'z greatly disappointed. $14 plus tax for a plate is absurd.
(2)
Hassan O.

Some of the best BBQ I've had in my life. Their rib tips are beyond delicious, it just sucks because they only have limited rib tips daily. I usually get the rib tips, broccoli casserole and yams. The people who work here are very kind and inviting. The building is vintage and old school. Makes you feel like you're at your grand parents home having a good southern meal.
(5)
James H.

So, after being in Atlanta for 14 years, I finally went to the legendary Daddy D'z. I'm from Arkansas where we have really great barbecue. I've spent a lot of time in Texas where they have LEGENDARY barbecue. So, I have to say that I probably have very high expectations when it comes to barbecue. Just like all of the other places that people in Atlanta have raved about (including Fat Mats), I thought Daddy D'z was overrated. It wasn't bad, but it didn't leave me feeling like I couldn't wait to get back. I'll eat there again, but only if I'm in the neighborhood and it's convenient.
(3)
Danielle E.

This is the place to be for some good local BBQ!! We found this place on thrillist and the reviews seemed promising, so we were excited to try out the food. Definitively don't judge a book by it's cover. The exterior and interior is dated, has a run-down grimy flare, but don't be fooled, the food is more than worth to get over the aesthetics!!!! Convenient parking on site, you seat yourself and service is quick, friendly and attentive. We ordered: ENTREE - Brisket platter - Ribs - Brisket Sandwich SIDES - Potato Wedges - Cole Slaw - Baked Beans - Broccoli Casserole - Mac & Cheese - Potato Salad - Corn Bread - Grilled Toast Brisket was nice and moist and the BBQ sauce was not over powering. The ribs were tender and the meat literally fell off the bones. Super delicious. All the sides were great! Each entree comes with two sides...so if I had to pick ONE MUST TRY it's the potato salad, which was amazing. i don't think they use mustard, or if they do, it's light to the taste, the boiled egg and vinegar taste makes this just a perfect blend, a definitive MUST TRY at daddy d'z! (i love potato salad, this review means mad props!) You can't go wrong with any of the other sides I have tried. Corn bread is nice and fluffy, with just the right amount of baked crunchy-ness. Grilled toast was soft and buttery, had a little char-grilled flavor which added to it's taste. Sweet Tea: As a new yorker, this is what imagined sweet southern tea taste like. Tasted home made and not the sweet fountain tea you usually get at 'main stream restaurants'. if you are looking for authentic southern 'hole-in-the-wall' eats. This is definitely a place to go!!!! added bonus: My fiancee is a die-hard CUBS fan, so with the interior decor sporting cubs and Wrigley field memorabilia, it was an added plus on his enjoyment of the atmosphere! We forgot to ask about the significant. Definitively will be asked during our next visit.
(5)
Roberta B.

Brooks,R 3/14/2015 I stay at the hotel and the shuttle bus took my husband and I plus other people of color from the hotel to Daddy D'z, It was smelling real good when we got there. We and sat down and the waitress came up to us and said my manager is charging you"ll 18% grautity on your check. I told the owner it was only my husband and I and he said he still was charging 18% on each one of our check.We all got up and left. If the building is not appealing expect disappointment. Either the food is not good or service is horrorable or both. I'm just not giving money away.
(1)
Steve M.

Perhaps it's not fare to Daddy D'z that I felt it didn't live up to the hype. Let me just say that it was a solid BBQ joint. Did it live up to the billing it was given by people I asked about it? No. That's not to say it wasn't good or that I didn't finish my plate, because I did. It just means that it's another ok BBQ spot. To be completely honest I thought it was a little overpriced for the quality. Also my pulled pork came with the sauce already on. If I ever find myself back, which I won't make a point to do, I will ask for sauce on the side. I will say there cornbread might be the best I have ever had. But the rest of the food was good but not great or special. And for the price it should be great.
(3)
Mike G.

While we were in the area, we discovered this place via Food Network's Triple D information + some research on Yelp! (of course) and decided that we would need serious mental assistance if we left the city of Atlanta without trying this BBQ. Now, we believe we've made a mistake because we're suffering from withdrawals of not being able to have it on a regular occasion. I'm thinking of taking up crack or huffing to fill the gap this tasty BBQ left in my life. Everything we had was crazy delicious! We started with the Que Wraps, since we heard they were really good. And they are more they "really good", they are just awesome mixed with pure perfection and placed into bite seize morsels. Nice toasty little bites, with that well made crunchy exterior and the soft delicious pulled pork interior. Paired with their BBQ dipping sauces which just made them THAT much better! A great treat that we'd have been more than willing to make a meal out of on a return visit! For my main course, I switched it up a bit and went with the BBQ Chicken and Ribs combo... typically I would pair the ribs with brisket or pulled pork, but today I just wanted to eat some chicken. But also see if it was as good as I'm sure everything else was. I was not even a little disappointed in my choice. For my sides I went with the BBQ beans and their onion rings. The chicken was moist, tender, and very tasty. Even without adding BBQ sauce there was BBQ flavor in every bite... the sauce just made it that much better. The ribs were tender, had a great flavor, and smoked bark on them. Nice ample size with plenty of meat to get off them. Lots of flavor and the sauce really brought them home! The beans were good, sweet, and pretty sure house made. Nice huge portion too, so if you weren't already getting full this tasty starch was going to help! And the onion rings, while nothing special for any specific reason, were still a nice LARGE size. Not over cooked and a sweet onion inside so just that much better. The breading wasn't to flakey, nor was it to thick and overpowering the onion inside. Just a hot delicious treat which went surprisingly well with BBQ. :) This isn't close enough for a weekly visit... which is bitter sweet because I'd love to have this BBQ more often... but afraid I'd go broke in the process. So it all kinds of work out in the end. But, hopefully, that means you know how worth it is too and you'll go try it out.
(5)
David H.

Beware!: Eat at Daddy D'z only if you do not want to eat barbecue anywhere else ever again. This restaurant will ruin all others' barbecue for the rest of your life. They have mastered the art of smoking a piece of meat. Their chicken tastes so good that it surpasses most restaurant's ribs (I'm thinking of Fox Bros, Fat Matt's, Heirloom Market). But you should eat here for just one reason: the ribs. After being carefully smoked for over twelve hours, what was once half the ribcage of a swine is now a smoke-infused set of twelve ribs for you and a friend. The sauces bring out the smokiness of the meat (they're still excellent without in case you're a diehard Memphis style). All the sides are at least good and most are very good. I prefer the fried okra and black-eyed peas. Here is the ideal Daddy D'z meal: a full rack of ribs with the hot and mild sauces mixed a large side of okra with a small black-eyed peas and a small mac 'n cheese a slice of the best lemon cake you've ever had your beverage of choice One word of caution: if you eat here at peak hours do not expect fast service. It's more than the best barbecue, it's the best smoked meat, bar none.
(5)
Angela S.

Whomever gives this place 4 stars doesn't what good BbQ tastes like. I picked up take out and how I wish I had opened the box before I left there. I got the rib dinner with mild sauce. The ribs were dark and very dry looked and taste like they were cooked days and days ago and reheated. Ribs were not fresh at all. The sauce was bland as were the sides. Neither the mac and cheese, greens or potato salad seemed to have been cooked with any seasoning at all. The cornbread was dry without much flavor. Portions are generous but it's just a mound of tasteless food. Will not drop another $25 there
(2)
Pedro S.

Surprisingly good BBQ. I tried the spare ribs and was surprised at the authentic, no-shortcuts texture and flavor. The sides are also quite good, in particular the red beans and rice.
(4)
Rasheed N.

I'm not even going to lie...if I didn't have my 9yr old daughter with me I would have walked back out the door. Since I don't eat pork or beef, I don't have much experience with BBQ joints. She said that she wants some real bbq chicken, so we ended up here. Actually it was the price that made me want to turn around. I thought it was a little pricey. With that said the only thing we ordered on the dinner side of the menu is a veggie plate. Ordered wings from the appetizer side of menu. We ordered everything to-go. Now let me tell you about this appetizer!!! The entire time we were waiting for food, I was thinking 'I just paid $18.49 plus tax for a appetizer'. This is a raggedy bbq joint. I said to myself 'this ish better be so damn good I'll turn a flip!'.....I just turned a flip and knocked over a lamp...lol
(5)
Kim B.

This was alright. I've been twice, and the first time I went I got the pulled pork which was pretty decent. The next time I went I got the brisket and it was very disappointing. It tasted like someone roasted it in the oven and put BBQ sauce on it. I couldn't see any evidence of a smoke ring. I may give the place a try again one day since it's close to work.
(3)
Loren B.

TWO completely different experiences. So the first time I came here 15 min before they close and the waitress tells me they are out of ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, mac n cheese..the list kept going so I LEFT. As a yelper, I had to give this place a 2nd chance I went was last night around 6pm and luckily they were in stock of everything. The owner personally came out and introduced himself. He offered us rib samples and asked us if this was the best ribs we ever tried. It was alright, not the best but I always enjoy the free. Since the ribs were not the best I got the pulled chicken with mac n cheese and candied yams. The food is good. The ambiance is a shack. Is it the best BBQ ever? No, but it is good. If you want some amazing BBQ I would go to Heirloom Market BBQ. As a true yelper, you will probably want to try Daddy D'z due to the reviews, the shack, and just for your love of BBQ. I personally would pass, since there are better places...but I know you'll want to try it. So go forth and tell me about it later :)
(3)
K S.

Ribs tough pulled pork covered in so much BBQ. Sauce can't tell u what it tasted like. Mac and cheese had to be day old . Cornbread and sweet tea were ok. And it cost as much as good BBQ places in Atlanta like Fox Bro.
(2)
Min Y.

This place looks like a shack from the outside. It's got a lot of quantity for the price, pretty good flavor, and dry ribs. Got the sweet tea, which is diabetes inducing sweet. Service is very quick, friendly. Food comes out in about 1 minute. It's not in my top 3 of BBQ joints in Atlanta, so I'd only go there if I were in the area.
(3)
Santo P.

Artery clogging goodness!! This is my kind of place, not some trendy hipster gentrified neighborhood touristy place. Their motto is "we aint pretty, but we're good"... SOLD! We went as a group and while I probably gained three pounds it was well worth the extra trips to the gym. When I visit a new city I want authentic, off the beaten path places that the locals visit. Daddy' D'Z delivered!! This was probably my best restaurant experience in Atlanta and I am from Los Angeles so that is a bold statement.
(5)
R.J. D.

Daddy D'z would by far get a 5 star from me, but we came in and sat down then the waitress took our order. They then proceeded to fill an incredible amount of to go orders, almost enough to feel as if they weren't even looking at an order. We had just driven 10 hours with 2 kids under 3 and this is a favorite place of mine from two other road trip memories so I told my wife we had to visit. After an hour waiting for our food to arrive and desperately trying to keep our kids quiet and entertained, it finally came out (after all the to-go orders were done) As usual, the food was great but that was the only thing that kept this joint from gaining that extra star. You have to stop by!
(4)
Susan b.

If I call to order takeout and the restaurant is busy, I have no problem with being asked to hold. And hold. The problem arises when I overhear you carrying on a long, unhurried conversation with another customer about how unpredictable business is this time of year and there's the Peach Bowl coming up and of course you always get really busy that night, etcetera, etcetera etcetera. When you finally pick up the phone again, you pause to welcome more customers, ask me to hold AGAIN, and I give up. I'll grab dinner somewhere else.
(2)
Matthew L.

Stopped in on a Sunday around 4:30p. Good time to come--pretty empty. Service was real friendly. Ordered the six rib plate wife ordered pork and brisket plate both with collards and fried okra. Ribs were awesome got the spicy sauce over top. Pork and brisket were a bit of a disappointment. There was no difference between the two they both tasted like overcooked pot roast. Hoping it was just the end of the day. Would definitely come back for the ribs.
(4)
Felicia N.

Visiting Atlanta and after reviewing yelp decided on this little treasure Was not disappointed at all.The environment is a mix of everything and everybody yet the food Brings a common ground . When you love good bbq then this is a place to check out
(4)
Phalia M.

I have only went once but it was DELICIOUS. It is one of those finger-lickin' BBQ joints where if you come after a certain time prepare for them to be out of everything! Other than that, the find was superb.
(4)
Brendan G.

Some of the best bbq I've had since relocating to Atlanta. Sides were ok. Ribs were cooked to almost to perfection and were very tender and came with plenty of sauce. Cue Wraps were pretty awesome. Split the rack with 2 sides, got a 1/2 dozen cue wraps and 2 drinks for $40 before tip. Will be coming back often.
(5)
Vlad T.

It's a shack where people don't mind suffering without air conditioning to eat the barbecue. Pretty good sign, and it did not disappoint. Fantastic ribs. I wasn't impressed with the sides, but that's not why you go out for BBQ anyway, amarite?
(4)
Charice W.

It was just ok. My husband and I have been on an eternal BBQ quest in ATL. Admittedly he is VERY picky about his BBQ...me not so much. Nevertheless, we just want a place where we can go to get good BBQ when we are in the mood but don't feel like firing up our grill. I had the sampler plate that included pulled pork, brisket, ribs and the BBQ wraps...I also had sides of candied yams, macaroni and cheese and baked beans (don't judge me, I was hungry lol). My fav was the pulled pork...everything else was nothing to write home about. My husband had the ribs and chicken (which I tasted of course lol)...again nothing to write home about but ok. My 3 yr old had the chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese and LOVED it. Our bill came up to about 50 bucks which I thought was reasonable for 3 people. Also while we were there the weather man (from channel 2 I think) came in...that was kinda cool. Service was good.
(3)
Cedric M.

This is a poor excuse for a rib place. We are in the south for petes sake. At least the Mac and cheese should be decent, but noooo. I had Rib Tips with Mac and cheese and candid yams, oh and something that looked like cornbread. I think this is my last time coming here. I would have been happier with McDonald's Oh well they are in business so someone enjoys mediocre BBQ and pseudo soul food.
(1)
Heather O.

We live in tn and were so excited to try this bbq since it has such good ratings--what a huge disappointment. Small portions, big prices, bland flavor--definitely not the bbq we we expecting :-(
(1)
Diane M.

I love Southern BBQ! Why is it that you have to go to the South to get it cooked right? Daddy D'z is what Californians would consider the stereo-type of BBQ joints. The atmosphere was pure Atlanta and the BBQ pork was pure heaven. What would I have changed? It's nice to put a BBQ pork sandwich on a real bun. Trying to balance the meat between two thick slabs of bread was frustrating. Thank goodness that the taste made up for it.
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Tina G.

Shared a bbq platter.. bbq wraps were soo good. Ribs were super tender and seasoned well. Brisket and broccoli casserole was our favorite part of the meal. Also ordered a sausage link sandwich to go- the toast the sandwich was served on was amazeballs
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Ken W.

Indeed a great bbq joint! Ribs, Mac & cheese and collard greens were excellent! Fast friendly service too! Kinda dumpy place but hey it is a "joint".
(4)
Robert M.

I have eaten barbecue here perhaps three or four times now in the past few years. I was just here the other night and not much has changed since the first time I went several years ago. The barbecue here is considered to be the best in Atlanta by many. I like the place well enough but I am not sure that it is the best in the barbecue category. In the past I have had their ribs, pulled pork and chicken and they do those things very, very well. Sides such as collard greens, mac&cheese, brunswick stew, barbecue beans, and yams are also solid. The other night I opted for the barbecue chicken and that was a solid choice, as always, but perhaps was a bit on the dry side on my latest visit. I also opted for collards and mac&cheese for my sides. Iced tea and cornbread are also great items to get here. There are some things you should consider before eating here. For one, the place is a dive and perhaps not good to bring a date to. You sit at a table and wait for a server if you opt to dine in OR you order at the counter for a takeout order and wait at a table for your name to be called when your order is ready. Service is often (always) slow and methodical so don't plan on dining in if you are pressed for time. If you do opt for a takeout order and then suddenly change your mind about dining in, then you best eat the food in your car (rather than at a table inside). Like many places around town, eating takeout orders on the premises is not allowed. In fact, there is a sign on the counter requesting that take-out meals be consumed off the premises (unless you are Atlanta police or EMT). Perhaps really deserves 3.5 stars;however, I will cheerfully upgrade my rating to 4.
(4)
Jai R.

Great flavor and service. I thought some of the rib meat was a bit tough. But over all it was delightful. I ordered the 3 bone rib plate with mac & cheese and potatoe wedges. The food came out fast. I tried my friends smoke wings and they were pretty good. The only problem with Daddy D'z is that there is no AC. In Georgia it gets darn hot on the porch. Luck for us the day wasn't too hot. But I could not imagine it being during the hottest portion of our summer. Will I return? Hell yeah!
(3)
Andrew W.

Service is pretty slow, but I came here with 12 other people and we had nothing to do for the rest of the evening so it didn't really bother us. The servers were very friendly. The portions are great - the half slab was more than enough for me, and I'm a pretty big guy. Six substantial spareribs covered with a great sauce that's is a bit sweeter than most. I got mac and cheese as a side, which was only decent. My second side was fried mushrooms, and those were delicious - plump and juicy on the inside with an evenly-fried breading coating that kept its crunch even after an hour of working on the ribs. Another word on the generous portions - one of my favorite things about this "joynt" is that instead of nickel-and-diming you like most restaurants, they often give MORE than the advertised portion. I split an appetizer of "Que wraps" (pulled pork inside fried dough, quite good) with 3 other people. We got the order of 12 and received a plate of at least 15.
(4)
Tom E.

From what I have experience in 27 years of heavy eating and searching for great food, I would like to give the title of Best BBQ I have had ever, to Daddy D'z. I stumbled upon this place years ago after a Braves game (when I was a season ticket holder)- and honestly- I was terrified when I first pulled in. Then you see the decor and such, this place has been here for a while! If you want togo, go to the counter. If you dine in, find a seat- they will find you (I havent had a problem yet!)... I usually sit near the counter since there is an old school 55" tv to keep you entertained (along with all of their awards and photos over the years). I stick with the Sampler Plate to get a taste of everything (its like $13 for que wraps, pork, ribs, beef, cornbread, and a side)- the plate is loaded with food when you get it! The spareribs are absolutely loaded with flavor and the sauce just makes it even better. The pork and beef are just juicy shredded heaven, and the wraps when fresh are a unique flavor to bbq I cannot resist! The sides are the best I have had. From the mac to the broccoli casserole to the yams okra, there is something for everyone (one of my ex gf's was a vegetarian and even loved the sides!). And the cornbread, omg what in the hell are you covered in? Can you buy this by the tray?!?! This stuff is knock your socks off, unlike any CB I have ever had! They have so much to choose from and you have the option to put any meat on a sandwich as well. I will admit, there have been times where I was here and they had an off day, but the awesome days definitely outweigh the so-so. If I didn't live in Alpharetta I would build a house on the empty lot next door so I could eat there more often, I am that serious! The other down side is that the hours are shorter than used to. Back in the day they were open until 3-4 AM! (trust me, I was there at that time!) But I think they are only open til 12 or so now- but that probably helped them deliver a better product, more often (now that I think of it, good move!). I highly recomend anyone come here on the quest for excellent bbq. They also serve Coke and PBR too!!! Check out the desserts if you have the room :)
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Caron L.

Went 11/4/2013. When I was driving up the place didn't look inviting or the inside, but the food was outstanding(pulled pork). And the service was good.. glad I found this place:)
(4)
Jennifer P.

This restaurant IS a must stop for me anytime I'm in ATL! I always get the Q-wraps for a starter mmmmm!!! Then I get the pulled pork plate with collard greens, fried okra, and the cornbread... Now my mouth is watering I personally can't ever make it to dessert but my husband tried the strawberry cake and loved it! Update: tried the cake...yes please!!!
(5)
Kevin M.

This place is not a contender. Dry ribs, no flavor, and sides are uninspired . Bottom line, there is no one in charge of quality control that has any respect for BBQ.
(1)
Daniel B.

My first visit to Daddy D'z was about 10 years ago, when I was a lowly freshman at Tech. One of my friends, who had a car, drove a group of us down to Memorial for our first Daddy D'z experience. It was sort of eye-opening since I was still new to Atlanta then. I never returned until recently and the food is about the same as I remembered it -- good, but not incredibly memorable. Daddy D'z is located in a big shack at the corner of Memorial, Hill, and MLK. There are several parking spots outside, though maneuvering can get tricky since there isn't a whole lot of room to pull in and back out. As far as I can tell, this restaurant is not air conditioned. There are several tables and booths inside. You can combine the tables for large groups. Daddy D'z serves typical Southern BBQ fare from ribs to wings to beef brisket and pulled pork. I went with a large group and sampled many items. Here's the rundown: Meats: Pork ribs Smoked turkey Beef brisket Pulled pork Que wraps Sides: Baked beans Mac and cheese Collard greens Candied yams Brunswick stew Fried okra Bread: Cornbread Texas toast All of the meats are served with your choice of either regular or hot BBQ sauce (sweet, tomato-based). The smoked turkey was a recommendation of our server. This turned out to be good advice as the turkey was tasty and had a strong smoky flavor. Generally, the meats were a little dry. This applied especially to the pork ribs and beef brisket. They were still OK, though. The pulled pork was hand-pulled in thick chunks. The "que wraps" are small, bite-sized, fried BBQ pork wraps. While the description sounds good, but I wasn't a big fan of them as the insides were too dry. The sides were solid. You really can't go wrong with any of their selections. I piled the Texas Pete Pepper Sauce onto my collards and inhaled them. The Brunswick stew was strong and the fried okra was delightfully greasy and crispy. The cornbread was moist and the Texas toast was well-buttered. We went on a Saturday around 1pm and it took a while for our food to come out. They were kind of busy. Our server was very friendly and hospitable. He took our orders while we waited for a large table to clear.
(3)
Tim S.

Here for the second time and the waitress we have today is much more attentive. Ask for the waitress with the, "Vegan till death do us part" tattoo. If she's not on shift ask if her sister is available.
(5)
Kathy F.

Loved this little dive rib joint. Fantastic service, wonderful bbq and to die for Mac n cheese. Will make a return trip.
(4)
RJ C.

Yup, it looks like a shack. Whether that imperils your ability to eat here or lends some down-home social credibility to the food that comes out of the shack is for you to decide, as I don't think I've ever noticed a cleanliness problem that affected the food. If it's your first time, just get the sampler. You will certainly be well-fed, get a great idea of what they do well, and likely have leftovers for later while you're arguing your smoked-meat jihad on the internet about the best barbecue in Atlanta. The tea is diabetes-sweet, such that you can't taste any tea flavor. This may be a positive, depending on how your grandma made it. Sides are about what you'd expect, or slightly better - I like the cornbread, collards, and coleslaw, but coleslaw especially, like barbecue, can be made a thousand different ways. I am a fan of their spicy bbq sauce (relatively thin, tangy, not overpowering of the meat), as I find the mild too sweet. Daddy D'z is quite good but doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. Their brisket and pulled pork are smoked amazingly well, but they clutter the menu with hodgepodge like turkey and fried brisket-containing eggrolls. Skip the chicken, turkey, and potentially even the ribs. They pass muster with me, but I'm not a rib connoisseur. They make noise about hosting live blues, but I live a few blocks away and I've not seen hide nor hair of such. THEORETICAL BONUS STAR: You will be exceptionally safe while dining at Daddy D'z, as police from the Capitol, as well as paramedics serving Grady, are a near-constant presence.
(3)
Santiago G.

Delicious... BBQ sauce not too heavy and aide dishes are great. Best thing was the cornbread which is included in any bbq plate. Don't expect anything fancy; although service is very good. Prices are fair. Think they could have a better dessert offer...
(5)
C M.

This was by far some of the best BBQ I have had in years. Having grown up in Texas, BBQ is a huge part of my diet. After moving to DC then southern Cali, I've missed good BBQ, but this, is amazing homemade food. This has been the best Mac n cheese I've had EVER! The desert, being banana cheesecake, words cannot describe how good it it was. The slaw, fantastic. The ribs....oh the ribs, wow amazing!
(5)
Nathan J.

This place dont look like much from the outside, but go inside, still not much, lol, but the food is always good. If you like the rib tips like my wife, go early, as they run out very quickly. I have seen many people come in and be disappointed due to the tips being already gone, my wife included. All the side items are very good as well, come hungry, leave full!!!
(4)
A.J A.

nah it's not great. I' would've liked more from this place.
(1)
Jamie S.

BBQ for $16 had enough food for 3 people. The little pulled pork spring roll things are so so good. Why don't more people make those? Fun divey atmoshpehere, friendly service, open late.
(4)
Steve T.

Very average. Ribs were kind of chewy, sides were just so so, prices high. I definitely prefer Sweet Auburn or Fox Bros if I want BBQ.
(3)
LaToya N.

I love this place. My husband and I are new to GA, and when we found this Daddy D'z! Even though I don't typically eat pork, this is a place I can't say no to! It's a small, place--not your typical dine-in restaurant place, but the food is delicious, the service is wonderful, and the price is GREAT!
(5)
Trey K.

Amazing! Love that it is basically a shack! If you can get there early enough in the day, get the rib tips! In Atlanta it's not a competition about BBQ, all of the great restaurants brings something different to the table.
(5)
Tom C.

How about Dz ribs? How does it stack up to Fat Matt's, Community Q, Fox Bros, Heirloom? I would say it stacks up pretty well. I got their ribs and collard greens. The ribs were HUGE and I almost barely finished the half rib. I should just went for the 4 ribs and a side. The ribs had a good portion of meat. They were smoked but they were a little dry BUT it still wasn't bad. In just judging by there ribs only....I would say it is top 5 but it wouldn't crack the top 3 in my opinion (Fat Matt's, Community Q, and Heirloom). The collard greens were good. The establishment is the literal sense...a hole in the wall! But don't let that scare you...they got good ribs there.
(4)
Destin F.

Food is great and just blocks from where we live but the takeout packaging is sloppy and they don't serve liquor on site. Otherwise, it's very good- however, I would personally rather have Fox Bro's. Sorry guys but I still love y'all.
(4)
Michael P.

We got there early one of the first customers.The service was great, the waitress brought us some free pulled pork to taste. Thanks to prior reviews we started with the que wraps. They turned out to be the best part. I got the rib tips and my wife got the ribs. While each was okay, it wasn't fantastic. The meats was a little tough. I should have got the pulled pork.
(4)
Scott F.

I'd heard so much about Daddy D'z and thought I'd finally give it a try on a nice Sunday afternoon. When I arrived the restaurant was about half full, but only tables available were on the very warm outside porch area. I sat down and was greeted by the waitress moments later. She was very nice and took my drink order. she came back a moment later and took my food order. I ordered the beef brisket plate, with fried okra and candied yams. About 10 min later I got my sweet tea. I sat and waited, and waited..... and waited. About 40 min later I finally went to the desk inside and asked where my food was. It finally arrived at my table about 5 min later. The food was quite good! The brisket smoky and moist, the okra nice and crisp, but not overcooked. The candied yams... were special. I'm not sure what they spice them with but they had an unusual and almost floral flavor about them. I highly rate the food, but the service and organization of the kitchen was not so great. I did not get a refill on my tea till I went to the counter to check out.
(3)
Steve F.

Located in a shack just off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in a seedy outskirt of ATL, Daddy D'z is a BBQ experience not to be missed. From the sweet tea in a tall styrofoam to the cheap napkins that shred when you use them, this place is classic Southern BBQ at its finest. They are proud of their Q and hand out samples freely - "you never been here before? Here let me get you a taste..." Their ribs are great, perfectly balanced smoke - oak and hickory - and they have a selection of home made sides - cornbread, collards, mac & cheese, broccoli casserole, Brunswick stew, etc. Good mac & cheese - I've had better - but the broccoli casserole and cornbread were first rate. Really, the only thing keeping me from rating this place 5 stars is the sauce. It was a little bit too salty and definitely not sweet enough. If they would just tweak their recipe - add a bit more honey brown sugar - this place would be my favorite BBQ place in Georgia. Still a great BBQ place - I think I'll try the brisket next time - until they fix the sauce. The staff is wonderful and the service is great!
(4)
Mark J.

Wow! Top Atlanta southern BBQ joynt. 5 star ribs and beef brisket. I loved both and may like the brisket more. And the cornbread was the best I've had. You get two sides with the meal and I'm happy I tried the Mac and cheese but will try a green next time. The candied sweet potatoes were great. I only wish I had room for one of their homemade desserts. Downside is limited beer selection.
(5)
Keith B.

Mighty Fine Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is a bit um...rugged...on the outside. But it is fun and funky and friendly on the inside. I only had a "to go" meal, so I can't comment too much on the service, but the counter lady was very nice. The ribs and the pulled pork were both very good. It is especially nice to have the crunchy outside bits of the pork included and the tips of the ribs to be a little chewy. The fried okra and collard greens were good, but not the great. I got some of the sweet and some of the spicy barbecue sauces but there was little difference between them. I would definitely return and eat in and try more of the menu.
(4)
John S.

Ya'll ever see the movie "Blood in Blood Out?" It's an essential 90's era prison movie that detailed the rise and fall of a ganglord in a dramatized version of the Messican Mafia. During one particularly poignant scene, the inner circle of "La Onda", (the movie's version of the Mexican Mafia) get together and discuss the pros and cons of moving into the prison drug game. Carlos, a nasty but particularly effective drug dealer exclaims, "Look at all the feria I'm making!" while simultaneously showing off an artfully arranged stack of dirty ass $5 dollar bills while his compatriots wolf whistle, howl and make additional generic Latino noises that all their bretheren seem to do with great aplomb and innate skill. In response, Montana - the charasmatic leader of La Onda - responds with this gem. "I say "chale!" and details several reasons why they should not start in the narcotics trade. And sure enough, these putos that were getting all impressed by Carlos' illicit drug revenue and making ridiculous noises pretty much fell into place and realized that the drug game wasn't the way to promote raza in la pinta. Because you know, "Onda don't shine shoes!" This is for all the gueros that have no idea what I'm talking about right now: urbandictionary.com/defiâ€¦ Anyway, to segue from my long winded analysis of my strange and varied cinematic tastes, I was excited to try Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt. After having entrusted my previous BBQ pursuits to the Yelpisphere (Fox Bros and Heirloom Market) and being richly rewarded, I figured that this would fall in line with my previous experiences. So imagine my disappointment when my immediate reaction to the first bite of pork ribs was "Chale!". The ribs were extremely tough and had more than a fair amount of gristle... your humble author actually enjoys eating those cartilage pieces in the end of rib tips, and even I was nonplussed by the amount of connective tissue lining the meat. The sauce was a bit overpowering too, but in fairness, that's a very subjective attribute, whereas the toughness of the meat is something to be universally reviled. The macaroni and cheese along with the cole slaw were a bit ho-hum as well. In my opinion, the only saving grace of the meal was the excellent service provided to us by the gentleman at the counter. He was friendly, helpful and did a good job making small talk with everyone in the dining room. But seriously... it's a freaking BBQ joint, mang... you gotta deliver the goods, en tiendes? Because "I don't want his pork chop..." *ominous pause* "I want... his life!"
(2)
Anna A.

Daddy D'z from the outside looks like a shack or an old juke joint. But when you pull up, all you can smell is mouth-watering bbq. This place is awesome! Do not expect fancy. Expect to eat on paper plates or out of plastic baskets with plastic forks. This place is locally owned and everything is made fresh, so you get to eat off the menu as long as they don't run out. The pulled pork is awesome...Ribs and brisket are great. Collards and fried green tomatoes are super yummy! Sweet tea is teeth-achingly good! Portions are huge! Prices are reasonable! Their desserts vary on what has been made that day. If they have any strawberry cake, get some! It is amazing! I love Daddy D'z and it will continue to be one of my favorite places for BBQ in ATL.
(4)
Jessica G.

This place is a diamond in the rough! Just like their motto "they may not look good but they taste good". Ribs are amazing and so is the fried okra! Don't forget to take home a piece of homemade cake!!!! Daddy D is a huge cubs fan as well so I felt right at home.
(5)
Juichia C.

I don't know what they changed, but the ribs have been smokin' good the last two times. Very very tender and flavorful. Way to go Daddy D!
(4)
Andrew K.

This place is a hole.The building hasn't seen a coat of paint in 30 years and if it's 90 outside, it's at least 100 inside. It's on Memorial Drive, three blocks from Oakland Cemetery. If you pull up and DON'T expect to see a mouse or a restroom that looks like it hosted Gary Busey's get-out-of-rehab party, then shame on you. That said, they've got some good food! The pork ribs were great and I'm convinced the sampler plate weighed 4-5 lbs. I've been several times over the last few years now and it has been consistently good. I struggled between a 3 or 4 star rating, as it is a dive and could use a thorough cleaning, but in its category, it's definitely a 4.
(4)
Candra P.

So, I guess im one of the few not really sold on this place as being one of the best spots for BBQ. Dont get me wrong the meat was absoutely delish, but the sides leave so much more to be desired. I ordered the Pork BBQ plate and hubby ordered the brisket. We both felt the meat was cooked, smoked and seasoned to perfection. The mac n cheese which we both had was similar to something you would find in a school cafeteria. It lacked cheese and the taste unfortunately did not make up for the cheese dificiency. My other side was candid yams. They were sweet, yep sweet. I dont have much anything else to say about them but they were sweet. Ih yeah I aready said that. The last gripe of mine is on the sauce. I one of those no matter how good the BBQ is I need some sauce kind of folk. They do have sauce, but its just "ok". I really wish I wouldve brought my own with me. Would I go again, ehh maybe, or maybe not. Im not writing it off but Its not on the top of my list.
(3)
Melissa G.

BBQ egg rolls are fantastic. Service can be a little slow..even when its not busy. But the food is worth the wait. Definitely nothing fancy...but its tasty.
(4)
Howie J.

A great place for a good selection of pork, ribs, or brisket. I like the spicy sauce and pulled pork best. You must have the rib tips at least once or at least share them. If you like eating BBQ that is slowly replaced by a pile of napkins, this place is for you. Each time I've been during off-peak hours 11a or after 2pm, I've seen local law enforcement. I think the t-shirt says it all "We ain't pretty but we're good."
(5)
Shyam S.

Just returned after a three-year hiatus and the food was as good as ever. The place was pretty busy, but it's a holiday week so I can't blame them. I had the smoked beef brisket plate with candied yams, black eyed peas and Texas toast. What an awesome meal. If you are OCD and don't like your food to touch each other then this is not the place for you because everything does run together and it is glorious and awesome. The sweetness from the yams sloshed around the BBQ sauce making it even better and the smokiness of the BBQ added to the awesomeness of the BEPs, Great meal.
(5)
Rick T.

BBQ again! Yup but every time it ha it's own flavor, family and story. Daddy F'z in Grant park district has ambience of a real pit smoked BBQ Joynt Brisket and ribs and corn bread that was smooth like pound cake. Anything is good here. Burlington Stew and okra that is hand breaded and not bag dropped in the fryer Make room for big portions and order only one entree Standard fare soda, tea (yes sweet tea of course) and Yuenglings lager and Red Stripe We went at night but you can easily picture this 21 year business packed at lunchtime Take the time and make it a sit down meal
(5)
Mat M.

WOW. #bestroadtripever was a road trip that I took with a friend through the south. Savannah, Memphis, HHI, Atlanta and Elijay. Daddy D'z was one of the highlights. Firstly, you know you're in a "REAL" BBQ join when you're served on styrofoam. The ribs were far the best we experienced in our journey. The cornbread, baked beans and slaw just what you'd want. Sweet tea, coming right up. Oh Daddy D, do you deliver to Chicago? I loved this place, it's a great joint- and you know I'll be back on my next visit to ATL!
(5)
Kristin B.

It's just so good. The pulled pork is a tad stringy but so succulent and smokey. The fried okra is the best I've had in Atlanta. The cornbread is incredibly moist, and the sweet tea is as sweet as the ladies that run the counter. Daddy D'z is best taken "to-go" as the portions are almost twice the size over what you'll get in the restaurant. And though you might you say that you won't eat the whole thing, that you'll make two meals out of it, save it for later, you won't. Except the inevitable, and enjoy one of my favorite lunch spots in the city.
(5)
Khaldoon A.

Good BBQ with great atmosphere. Big fan of the beef rib and smoked turkey. For sides, I always stick with the slaw and mac, which are quite homey. My only reservation is the brisket, which is too mushy. So brisket enthusiasts may want to get their fix elsewhere. Prices are reasonable and on par with most BBQ places in the area.
(4)
Brian K.

Daddy D'z is a prime example of why you should consult Yelp prior to venturing to any restaurant. Had I not been forewarned about the dilapidated state of this place, I likely would have hit the accelerator to the floor and evacuated the premises immediately. That being said, don't worry folks, it is a restaurant and not a skank-infested drug shack. Food: Daddy D'z serves standard southern barbecue fare, including an impressive selection of appetizers and approximately 15 different side items. During my visit, I opted to start with an order of fried pickles, which included five spears. The appetizer was tasty, but I was expecting something more impressive for the hefty price tag ($8.50). For an entrÃ©e, I opted for the rib and chicken combo, which included a quarter chicken, 4 ribs, and two sides. I chose mac n' cheese and corn on the cob for sides, both of which were underwhelming. However, I did enjoy the barbecue, particularly the sweetness of the sauce. Service: Friendly, but incredibly slow. However, the source of the problem is largely due to staffing as opposed to incompetence. The restaurant is clearly understaffed, with only two waitresses responsible for all takeout orders and approximately 15 different tables. Atmosphere: Decrepit would be an understatement. This place has been around for decades and little has changed since it was originally conceived. In fact, I'm guessing that Georgia is likely one of the few states in which a building like this could actually pass code inspections. Although the restaurant does have ceiling fans, there is no central air conditioning. Cost: Daddy D'z touts itself as serving "great food that is inexpensively priced", but I would disagree. For the most part, their menu offerings are comparable to, if not more expensive than, most other barbecue restaurants in Atlanta. Appetizers are $5-$15, sandwiches are $6-$10, barbecue plates are $10-$18, and sides are $2.79 (6 oz) and $4.79 (12 oz). Ribs are $25 (whole slab) and $15.50 (half slab). Other: In addition to dine-in service, Daddy D'z also offers takeout, catering, and delivery ($20.00 minimum). Online ordering is available. The restaurant also occasionally features live Blues bands.
(3)
Kirk J.

Found this place randomly driving through Atlanta and found a gem. Generous portions of everything and tender meat in the form of chicken, pulled pork and ribs. Had 3 kids with us as well and they were not disappointed either. I had the chicken and ribs combo with sides of potato salad and coleslaw. Both sides were delicious but I didn't eat much do to the chicken and ribs size. Friend had the stew and inhaled it so it must have been good. Wife had the pulled pork sandwich and for someone not very fond of BBQ (how did I marry this woman?) she really enjoyed it. Kids devoured the chicken nuggets and the only knock I can give the place is that the service was a little slow but it is a hopin place on a Saturday afternoon. Definitely stopping here any time I visit Atlanta.
(4)
Patrick L.

Good smokehouse BBQ right in downtown Atl. Ribs are well smoked and very meaty. Corn bread is extremely tasty and the onion rings will rate among your favs ever. Be ready for generous portions making the place a very good value. Easily share a two meat plate. Ribs could have been trimmed a bit better but the extreme excess fat in one of my ribs was easy to remove. Brisket was a bit dry but still more flavorful than most. I imagine on a better day their brisket is outstanding. I'll definitely be back.
(4)
Kate W.

Don't expect to leave this place not smelling like you actually smoked the meat and your shoes sticking to the floor, but I would definitely say it is worth it. We got an assortment of meats and sides and all of them were fantastic. I fell in love with their cornbread. It was so moist and slightly sweet. As for the meat, I would definitely recommend the smoked turkey and the pulled pork. For sides, the black eyed peas, mac & cheese, broccoli casserole and collard greens were all very good too. One person in our group got the EMS (their almost 4 pound plate) and my goodness, that was some food! 2 meats, cheesesticks, fried pickles, onion rings, coleslaw and Texas toast. He got through half and was defeated. He said that the onion rings were some of the best he has had. The atmosphere was a bit divey (which I always dig), the service was good (very nice waitresses) and apparently they also have live blues on certain days. A fun place to visit for some great BBQ.
(4)
Erik L.

Solid BBQ and collards. Good smokes wings, good ribs and great collards. Great cornbread and good potato wedges. My only complaint is that they over sauce. Its a great sauce just too much. I'd wish I had room for a slice of the awesome looking cake but alas I was too full. Great service as well. Daddy D'z is on my list of BBQ for the ATL along with Pit Boss in Hapeville, and Community Q in Decatur.
(4)
Alex C.

Pretty smoky inside, but in a good way. The service is pretty erratic. There no one person assigned to your table, so you end up ordering stuff or asking for things once, twice, sometimes three times. They take a while to serve the food, given 80% should be already done before you get there anyway. However, the portions are huge. Pretty good amount of meat and two 6oz sides is A LOT of food. However, you will pay for it. Plates are easily $15 each.
(4)
Richard R.

There is a little side note on their menu that tells you the Rib Tips have a LOT of fat on them. BELIEVE IT!!! I chose to not have any sauce so as to get the true taste of the meat. The flavor and smoke of the ribs were good, but about half of the Tips were total fat (which was extremely disappointing). I've been ordering Rib Tips from BBQ joints around the country for many years and I have never come across a place that serves them like this. Total waste of money for the little meat you get. I also didn't like the potato wedges, but the candied yams were some of the best I've ever tasted. The staff is super nice and the owner was a really genuine guy. It's for that reason I plan to come back and give them another try by ordering something different on the menu. Hopefully the ribs will have far less fat or I may decide to go for the chicken. I took my order to go, but really loved the shack looking interior of the place. I also looove the fact that the smoke from the pit tends to fill up the place. Just standing inside I would never guess I was within walking distance of Downtown Atlanta because it feels like some down home country joint way in the sticks. Gotta do something about those rib tips though Daddy D'z... the fat on them was just unacceptable. I know you warned me, but who would've guessed it would be that bad!
(3)
Christin K.

I'm so close to giving a 4 except that I waited almost an hour for a takeout order. but to be fair there was a lot going on that day. It was the final 4 weekend of march madness, the first nice weekend of spring, and the Bravos were playing. A perfect storm a brewing. I walked here from Centennial Olympic park. We were probably a little sweaty when we got here. There's a "patio" which is covered.. the only difference seems that there's no A/c out there, just fans. We sat down and got some brisket and pulled pork. It took a long minute, but like I said there was a lot going on. Everything seems very hole in the wall about this place. Our servers were all very nice but they seemed pretty flustered so I felt kinda bad for them. I'm certainly not a bbq expert, but this is the first time I had brisket like they do here. I was used to the brisket that is in slices. But I like this brisket better. It's way more like the pulled pork, more tender and less chewy than some other briskets I've had. It come with the sauce on there already. Everything is on styrofoam plates and cups. This isn't very eco friendly. However, I'm a big fan of the meat and sides. The bathroom on the other hand is a little scary. I imagine this is what bathrooms in a Mexican prison must look like. But besides that, its okay. I'd recommend going early if the Braves are playing. I'd say it's good but you just have to be patient, especially if its a weekend. I was seriously irked at how much time I spent here (about an hour to order and eat, and then I ordered the to-go at the end, which took almost an hour, so we were here almost 2 hours... ) but I guess I'd be willing to go again because liked the brisket. another visit and I'll probably bump it up to 4.
(3)
Natalie S.

Best BBQ in Atlanta! Whenever I'm in the city, I always make it a point to come here for lunch. Portion sizes are crazy big. The ribs are so good. They fall off the bone. Mac & Cheese is perfect. My only complaint is the sweet tea is a little too sweet for my taste, but everyone else seems to love it. Green beans and collards are awesome, so is the cornbread. One of these days I'm going to have to try the broccoli casserole since the people at the next table over were raving about it.
(5)
Morgan K.

I so enjoyed dinner here tonight! I celebrated my bday here with my Fam because I was craving BBQ. The waitress was amazing... Funny, attentive, and sweet, the BBQ was delicious, and the environment was very natural and homey. I ordered the pulled pork with mac and cheese and green beans. I would highly recommend all of the above! Also, the cornbread was out of this world; super buttery, super sweet, and super soft. One thing, they don't take separate checks which catches some people off guard. Lastly, they brought out a huge slice of free lemon pound cake since it's my birthday. So good! Please do yourself a favor and make a trip down there! You won't regret it.
(5)
Lauren A.

This simply is the best BBQ in Atlanta. I feel like I don't even need to write a review. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from a wicked bbq joint. Essentially it looks like a shack from the outside, and super relaxed casual vibe. The service was great and so was the food as usual. The meat is nice and moist and I love the sauce. You might want to ask for it on the side because you never know how much they are going to add. The server was extra awesome and when we couldnt decide between sides she just brought us both! I highly recommend this place for some great food.
(5)
Timothy J.

I love the "Que Wraps," the ribs, the BBQ sauce, and the okra. So good.
(5)
Colee H.

Our favorite BBQ ever! We drive all the way from Augusta just to eat it! The BBQ brisket is outta this world!!!
(5)
Moria Mo W.

I have dined here on many occasions. Food is really good and the price ia not bad. Boyfriend and I wanted BBQ and aince he had never eaten here before I decides to treat him to lunch.
(3)
Steve J.

Great place and great service. I love their BBQ. It's always great quality and the sweet tea is delicious. I usually get the brisket or pork sandwich which are really good. I only wish you got a side with the meal. The servers are great and the place feels very homey. It's a highly recommended lunch spot.
(4)
Empress S.

We were staying in Atlanta for the 4th of July week. I went onto yelp to look for BBQ to eat on 4th of July. I came across Daddy D'z and saw all the rave reviews and thought why not. We came to the restaurant and I actually liked the decor of the place. When we sat down (me, my hubby and my 5 yo) no one came to greet us or even acknowledge that we even entered their establishment. ok... I overheard another patron at the counter asking if they had anymore ribs left, which I heard them say no. I came for ribs and since there wasn't and no one had acknowledged us when we first walked in, we decided to leave. A waitress acknowledged me on my way out asking why we were leaving...we ended up at Fox Bros. (best ever!) We wanted to try Daddy D'z the next day and they had no ribs...again! So we went to Fox Bros...again! The next night, we decided to try Daddy D'z again, they had no ribs! lol. We sure didn't have any luck. We decided to just try the smoked sausage any a few of the sides, mac & cheese, black eyed peas and fried okras. We took the food back to the hotel and man were we disappointed. The food was not all it was cracked up to be. Flavors were off and odd for bbq. I had to force myself to at least eat half thats how bad the food was.
(1)
Denie K.

Got the pulled pork plate with a side of mac and cheese and corn on the cob. Definitely have to try the ribs next. Service is very quick and attentive. This place is within walking distance from my apartment, but I avoided it due to its crazy exterior. The interior is not any better. Decided to go since I have heard multiple people recommend it. Not as good as Fox Bros, but I would still recommend. I wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese. It was overcooked and mushy. I will just use that as an excuse to try their other sides. My roommate had the broccoli casserole, and he said it was delicious. He likes his barbeque and he said he thought Daddy D's wasn't as good as Fox Bros and Smoke Ring, but definitely worth the fast service they provide.
(4)
Pete C.

Had the best pulled pork sangie in a long time. Sauce was good. Fried zucchini was perfection. Def recommended. Only issue was the texas toast fell apart under the mountain of pork and bbq sauce! all in all great joint though 1
(4)
Monica M.

Very large tasty ribs. Helpful and nice wait staff. The floor and the restroom was sticky and greasy.
(4)
Jang C.

One of my favorite things about this place is the outside. It has a pig and a makeshift looking sign. That alone made me want to come here. Everything about this place screamed hole in the wall. The patio had flies everywhere and the place looked small. I actually liked how everything looked. It made me feel like I was in a good, old fashion Southern BBQ Joynt. So besides the decor and atmosphere, how was the food? Their food definitely won't win any awards for plating. Keeping the theme of their decor, they looked like they just slopped on some food on a plate. I got the pulled pork plate, and I thought it tasted good. The pork was juicy and had a nice smokey taste. I thought the sides were all decent. They had good flavor and cooked well. I liked the corn bread also. Their sweet tea is quite sweet. The service seemed slow. I don't know if it was the day we went or if it's just their style. If you're in a hurry, I would head elsewhere. At least everyone was friendly. Overall, I thought it was a decent BBQ place.
(4)
Vishal P.

Awesome
(5)
Michael D.

Meh....
(2)
Stefanie M.

One word: RIBS! I was first introduced to Daddy Dz back in college when I was touring a nearby project, when I was drawn to the sweet smell of smoked meat wafting through the air. Unable to control myself I followed the siren scent of bbq, and found myself standing in front a shack called Daddy Dz BBQ that had the most lovely smell coming from inside, and this has been my rib joint ever since. Sure, they sell all sorts of yummy bbq fixins besides their ribs, like their Que wraps (pulled bbq pork wrapped in dough, deep fried and then dipped in bbq sauce), and the traditional pulled pork, brisket and the like. But the star here IMO, is the Ribs. Ribs, collards and a sweet tea and I'm a happy girl! I'm not the biggest fan of their cornbread, I like mine really sweet and buttery . Apparently the word is also out on Daddy Dz as apparently it's been featured in some food networks bbq shows which have brought this wonderful little dive into the spotlight. I've yet to dine here on one of their blues band nights, but I need to make the effort cuz blues and bbq are like peas and carrots! P.S. Although this is a dive bbq joint, don't expect dive prices. I always seem surprised at the bill, but then I'm always ordering a full slab of ribs which starts at $25 before sides.
(4)
Andria C.

So I was craving BBQ last night after watching too much Food Network. After some googling, we decided to give Daddy D'z a try. It was right down the street and almost every review I read was positive, so it seemed like a great idea. I'm sooo glad I tried this place. I'd kind of a BBQ snob (to this day, nothing beats my hometown BBQ place), but Daddy D'z delivered. I had the brisket and the GF had the pulled chicken. Both were deliciously moist. What's great about this place is that the sides are just as yummy as the meats. She had the baked beans and mac & chz. I had the broccoli and chz casserole and the candied yams. Sooo, sooo good. I'll definitely be going back here! Another note - we decided to do takeout. When I got there to pick up the food, the interior was, um, a little less than fantastic. I'm kinda glad that I decided to take the food home because I feel like my opinion of the food may have been negatively impacted by the environment. But maybe that's just me.
(4)
Gina S.

We had ribs, potato salad, baked beans black-eyed peas, cole slaw, macaroni & cheese, slice of carrot cake. Son had chicken tenders & potato wedges. I'll say that the place smells 100 times better than it looks. Be sure to utilize restroom facilities elsewhere prior to your visit, though you may want to sneak a peak for S's & G's. It truly looks like a shack inside & out, but really cool media on the walls. We even saw a popular local TV anchor during our visit for take-out. The food we had was delicious! The CORN BREAD! So moist & the perfect balance of sweet. I even froze the left overs and used it in homemade stuffing. Carrot cake, huge hunk and so good. Chicken tenders were huge, and my picky eater has asked to return, though, sadly we haven't because we've been busy trying everything else the area has to offer. They get a 4 only because I've been there just one time, but I recently came home to a delivery menu in my door. They deliver to my house!!! I can't wait to try the smoked chicken, pulled pork, red beans & rice with sausage...
(4)
Alex H.

45 minute wait at Fox Bros, and this is the 2nd closest, non-vegan BBQ place to me. Unfortunately, I waited 45 minutes here for my order. The food was worth it though. Best ribs and pulled pork in the area.
(3)
Deb R.

We were in Atlanta for several days, and a fellow food-lover recommended Daddy Dzs. From the outside it was not a particularly welcoming space at night ( neighborhood is fine - the restaurant is just between two main drags, dive- ish and rather dark outside). But once inside, we were totally hooked. Fantastic, friendly service welcomed our party of 3 ( two adults and 9 year old) . We started with their famous DZ wraps- little pulled pork wontons. Amazing little bites- they disappeared immediately. We then shared orders of the ribs and pulled pork ( sauce on the side) along with 4 different sides. Pulled pork was melt in your mouth, and ribs may be the best I've ever had. Moist, smoky, fall off the bone goodness. Sides were all excellent and the cornbread too. We left stuffed and Very happy we'd chosen this for our last night in Atlanta. Highly recommend!
(5)
Darrel A.

Holy smokes! Literally! I would give 4.5 stars if that was an option, but since its not, I rounded up because it is so good. Got the Sampler plate. At the 15.99 price tag, i initially thought it was a little steep but found out was a great value for how much food came. Those plates can really feed 2. The sampler comes with que wraps, pulled pork, beef brisket, 2 ribs, cornbread (or Texas toast) and another side (I got Mac and cheese). The que wraps were great, like small egg rolls with pulled pork in them. Brisket and pulled pork were both amazing, perfectly cooked and flavored. Cornbread was dense, sweet awesomeness. The mac and cheese was outstanding and I'm usually not a huge Mac and cheese person (all the other reviews raved about it so I thought "why not"). My only 2 minor "beefs" we're 1) the ribs seemed slightly over done. They seemed a little bit tough, but were still very good. I figure it may just be the batch I had since I didn't see anyone else say the same in the reviews. And 2) I got the sauce on the side, one hot and one mild. They tasted almost the same, the hot was not very hot at all. Both were still very good BBQ sauces. Also loved the environment, very unpretentious, and unrefined, perfect for this joint. Wait staff was extremely attentive and friendly too. Overall near 5 star experience.
(5)
Brianna E.

My hubby and I ordered a slab of ribs to split and we were not let down. After a somewhat lengthy wait, we finally got our ribs. My only complaint is that they were swimming in sauce. They sauce was good, but I really wanted to taste the quality of the meat. Good BBQ doesn't need that much sauce. However, the ribs were properly cooked with the right amount if smoke and tenderness. We will go back!
(4)
Scott S.

This is about as legit as barbecue can get. Quite literally a hole in the wall, when you walk in and see everyone talking to each other on a first name basis, you know you're about to get some good food, and I was not disappointed. It's barbecue, so there's not much else to say. I went with turkey, and it was fantastic.
(5)
Emily G.

Dear Yelp, I'm sorry. I did not research this place out prior to coming here. I did not notice that it was #1 in the Best of Yelp. I did not bookmark it for months ahead of time before I decided to eat here. I know.. sigh.. I've failed you. Luckily for me, I have awesome friends that know their away around culinary Atlanta, and one of them took me here. Thank god for him. Despite being in the MLK, around not so nice neighborhoods, I still would never pass the opportunity to come here. The second I walked in and saw brightly colored walls in yellow, red, blue and tons of paintings, posters and nick-knacks, I knew I would love it. You can tell its a family restaurant, with every once of love put on those walls. And the food is also family-portioned (if you come from a family that serves you an overflow of food and leaves you in a food coma). I got the beef brisket plate with mac and cheese, broccoli souffle and cornbread. My friend got the pulled pork with fried zucchini, green beans and cornbread. Some water and sweet tea and we were good to go. I know people go crazy over the mac and cheese, but really, the fried zucchini is absolutely delicious, way tastier than I expected it to be. The cheesy broccoli souffle was piping hot and great - I'd like to say that it was healthy cause there was broccoli in it, but that's seriously debatable. Both the pork and the brisket were smoky and tender, completely drowning in a thick molasses-based BBQ sauce, so much so, that it was spilling over the sides, cornbread and over the plate. Once again, I talk a tough game and challenge my friend to finish his food. He doesn't, but I do. I think i'm so bad-ass until I go home and hit a massive food-coma. My advice, enjoy the food, but if you take half of it to-go and enjoy it again later, you'll be way happier than I was after my food coma. Its ok, I won't judge you. Maaaaybe.
(4)
Apearl C.

I've been here many times. I like this place because the food is good and the menu has a lot of variety. You get your money worth in the portions as well! It's not a fancy place at all. You don't have to worry about licking your fingers and being looked at crazy!
(4)
Lexi A.

Dinner was great here! I wish the ribs were baked though, but I loved the mac n cheese and the yams.I also loved the setting of the restaurant..very authentic. Artwork outside of the building was really nice.
(4)
Jule M.

After Syracuse's stunning loss to Georgia Tech I wanted to go somewhere for an early dinner My son suggested Daddy D's. After driving through an.....Um......Interesting neighborhood we arrived. It looks ......um ......interesting but I'll call it character lol. Actually kind of cute once you get over the shock. Smelled heavenly upon entering which instantly whetted my appetite My son said everything on the menu was good so I ordered a pulled pork plate with mild sauce. Fried okra. Candied yams and cornbread (you can choose texas toast too). Food arrived quickly and hot. Okra was excellent! The cornbread is dense and sweet. Yum! Candied yams were tasty. Pulled pork was moist. Mild Sauce tomato based and sweet. Very good. Pulled brisket was fantastic. Hot sauce was peppery and spicy. My son likes it but he likes hot stuff. He told me to be careful when I tried his brisket. He knows I don't like spicy. I might ask for my sauce on the side next time. There was just a lot of it. Daddy D's verdict. 5 YUMS!!!!!
(5)
Cassie G.

Making the road trip from Miami to Colorado you drive right through the heart of the South. When looking for a good meal, it only seems appropriate to have some BBQ. With one look at this shack I knew that we made a good choice. We walked in and with only one other booth occupied, had our pick at the place. We split the sampler plate and it was more than enough food for me and my hungry father. It came with the sinful que wraps, ribs, pork and brisket. We chose the collard greens as our side along with cornbread. My favorite parts were the que wraps, tender pulled pork and greens. I found the ribs and cornbread to be a little dry but I'm sure this varies based on what day you stop in. Service was quick and friendly. We both left stuffed to the brim and ready to continue on our tour of the South.
(4)
Thomas M.

This is one of my favorite BBQ stops in Atlanta. It's as close as you will get to an old school BBQ joint. This place is a dark and smoky smelling dive, but the BBQ is fantastic pilled high and deep. I would go 5 stars but some of the sides (mac & cheese) could use some improvement, but not a big deal since BBQ is what you go here for. I recommend the Ribs & chicken combo plate.
(4)
Courtney R.

Went on a quiet rainy sunday, sat in the "you probably shouldn't sit here if it's raining" part craving "Real food" after days of hotel food. this certainly hit that spot. we ordered pretty much one of everything between the 2 of us, but we are SERIOUS 'cue lovers and wanted to try everything. all meats were tender and flavorful. the sides i would skip next time, yes ever the corn bread. and i'd probably do sauce on the side... not that it was bad, it just was not quite my style. a little tangier than i prefer all the tea your bladder can hold. we tried the peach cobbler and the pink cake... neither were to my liking. cobber "crust" was mixed in and undercooked. you know when you pull up you aren't going for service or ambiance so i will skip those... overall - solid.... just no "bludso's" from here in LA.
(3)
Addy C.

I think Heirloom spoiled me - months ago, I might've given this place 4 stars but today, just 3. Except in all fairness, I had just 1 dish and while I usu. like to try a few different dishes before reviewing a place ... honestly I don't know if I'd come back just b/c it's not close to work or my home and I wasn't convinced enough to come back. However it is practically next door to I-75/85 so who knows :) By the way, this place is a real dive which of course adds to its "charm" :) I did come w/ work colleagues but not quite comfortable enough to ask if I could have a bite of their food ... except for my VP of marketing, haha :) I tried her broccoli & cheese which was pretty good. After quickly scanning the reviews, it looked like I should try the pulled pork, fried zucchini, and mac-n-cheese. So I got the pulled pork plate for $8.99 which comes w/ 2 sides, and a choice of cornbread or Texas toast. Pulled pork was good but didn't care for the several chunks of charred crusty pieces. Loved the fried zucchini - breading flavor reminded me of hushpuppies and I LOVE hushpuppies :) They also offer ranch dressing for dipping but honestly, not really needed. Mac--n-cheese were average. Cornbread was ok. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. I do have to say the "Que wraps" looked interesting - like fried eggrolls. Our CEO had gotten the sampler platter but I was too shy to ask if I could try one of his Que wraps :) Maybe later after my colleagues recognize my love for food, they'll offer their food w/o me having to ask - hahahahahaha :)
(3)
Debi J.

Friggin' awesome! Great ribs, sides, and the collards and cornbread were on point! Will definitely return!
(4)
Lucy W.

Good pulled pork and BBQ sauce, friendly service. This place proves that the dingier the place, the better the food, as this place looks like a little BBQ shack, even though it's in the middle of Atlanta on a dicey looking street corner on Memorial Dr...lots of character. I ordered the sampler so I can try a bit of everything- 2 ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, que wraps, and as my side- mac & cheese. The mac & cheese is a little mushy (sort of resembles the frozen mac & cheese entrees). The ribs are alright, and best when slathered in sauce. Que wraps are like little egg rolls with pork inside, but I wish the pork inside was more flavorful. Cornbread was very crumbly, but not too flavorful. Pulled pork was good & smoky, and the BBQ sauce was great. Points off for using syrofoam plates & cups. I probably won't give up going to my fave BBQ place (Fox Brothers) to come here instead, but it's a solid Q choice.
(3)
Jason G.

Pulled pork, brisket, candied yams, and corn bread were amongst the best I've ever had. Que wraps and ribs were good.
(5)
Sam L.

This place is what Atlanta BBQ is all about. It's dirty, none of the pictures hang straight on the wall, and the food is served on styrofoam plates. At one point, one of the fans in the kitchen wasn't working properly and the whole place filled with eye-stinging smoke, but somehow, it only added to the ambience and nobody complained. The pork is served dry if you ask for sauce on the side, which I did, so I could sample their sweet and spicy sauces, which are both excellent, and actually work very well together when combined on the sandwich. A pulled pork sandwich is served on browned Texas Toast, which is ok, but falls apart easily. I tend to prefer a hamburger bun for my Barbecue sandwiches. I also had some little appetizers that I forget the name of, but they're essentially mini egg rolls filled with BBQ Pork and they're probably terrible for you. I loved them. One final note... for any of you that studied basic chemistry, you know that only a certain amount of a solute (like sugar) can remain dissolved in a solution or suspended, and will eventually precipitate, and it is prone to do this more as the temperature drops. Well, Daddy D's Sweet Tea says a big "F*ck You!" to Science and has managed to have more sugar than any sweet tea I've ever had. It's incredible.
(4)
Sean H.

I'm pretty picky when it comes to ribs. Got my own program I've been working on for years and it works. So, this is no small accolade: Daddy DZ ribs are the first I've that were better than mine! Flavorful, great sauce, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Wow! Sides were every bit as good. I had the mac and cheese and green beans. Both were rustic and flavorful. Short on ambiance, long on great food and friendly service. If you're looking for true BBQ in Atlanta, this is a must! Now as to whether you should go here or Fat Matt's - I suggest finding time to do both. Very different and both very good.
(5)
Sonya M.

Don't judge a book by it's cover when it comes to this place! Honestly the interior & exterior of Daddy Z's is kinda sketchy but the food makes up for it. I visited for the first time during a recent trip to Atlanta & I enjoyed it. I had the pulled pork, baked beans & corn. I didn't care for the corn or the cornbread but the beans & pulled pork were pretty good. We also ordered the Brunswick stew & red beans w/rice just to sample them. I didn't care for either too much but the friend I went with LOVED both dishes. The service was definitely something to be desired (staff wasn't very attentive) but everyone was pleasant. Be warned: the restaurant has no air conditioning & is cooled by a gigantic fan that's loud as hell. The table we sat at was also really sticky despite being wiped down. Its a hole-in-the-wall for sure but everything can't be 4-star quality.
(3)
Luan M.

First of all, you have to get past their spelling. LOL. But on to their ribZ: methinks it was a tad fatty and too saucy, compared to fat matt's or fox bros (other nearby rib places). Portions (ribs and sides) are huge. Still, I'd say it's a must try when in Atlanta and if you are on your quest for the best barbecue in town. You'd need to be able to have some reference or point of comparison when you do find your Holy Grail of barbecues, right?
(3)
Steven G.

Don't be scared, go on in. You will be glad you did! This place is one of the better places for BBQ in the Dirty A. I've been to Fox Bros., Fat Matt's, etc. and this place contends with any of those. They have your typical fare...ribs, chicken, pork, stew, etc. And they have some unique items such as the Q wraps which look like egg rolls with pork in 'em...damn good. They have 2 sauces; regular and spicy. Don't worry, you can handle the spicy and it's damn good. And the sweet tea is out of this world! Oh lawd, I can taste it now! Last time we went, the service was really bad. They were way understaffed and our waiter didn't give a damn if the food made it before your drinks (which it did). It was labor day weekend so I understand it's busy but staff accordingly. That's the only knock in my book. Oh, and the lack of AC in the front. More of an old-school porch area. They had a swamp fan in the front to keep the air moving and it was loud as hell. Small prices to pay for yums!
(4)
Scott K.

On my Atlanta trip, I also went to Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt with my friend, who's gym he owns (shout out to Crossfit Downtown Atlanta!) happens to be like right down the block from Daddy D'z, so I was more than ready to go there when he suggested it. If you're about being a decor snob in a good ol' southern BBQ spot, you suck, just sayin'. This place is old school, has been around for a while. The place is old, but it's character is readily apparent as soon as you walk in the door. The smell of kickass barbecue smacked me in the face like Mike Tyson in his prime. Our waitress was from Trinidad, I could totally tell, and she confirmed. She heard some of my Brooklynese and asked me where I was from. I told her Flatbush, and she responded that she moved down to ATL from East Flatbush, Brooklyn, so that was cool. That covers my service section of this review, it was top notch. Now let's get to the grub. As I've mentioned several times in my other reviews, I am a fat man trapped in a skinny man's body. So I ordered the bbq beef brisket sandwich, a pulled pork sandwich, corn bread, and collard greens. Both sandwiches were served on Texas toast, and the portions of meat were absurd (think Katz's but mad more). The brisket was surprisingly good, Atlanta isn't known for their brisket (you think Texas), but for their chicken and ribs. The brisket was awesome, flavorful, and the barbecue sauce was the perfect balance of savory and sweet, but not overly sweet. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing as well, meat cooked to perfection, etc. If I had a Sophie's Choice decision to make on which one was better I'd just eat my gun, so try both. The only reason why I'm giving them 4 stars is that the collard greens were way too salty. Collard greens are supposed to be salty, I know that, but these puppies were having a stroke from all the sodium up in it. The corn bread was good, but I would've liked it to be more crumbly, just my preference, nonetheless it was still delicious. Sidebar; while we were eating, an Atlanta police officer came in to eat. For those of you that don't know, whenever you go to a restaurant and see a cop eating there, most likely the joint is gonna kickass. Anyway, to wrap it up, this place is great, old school Southern Barbecue, you gotta check it out. I won't get into a whole debate about what's the best bbq joint in ATL (because I haven't tried all too many down there in Dixie), but this place is good. So, pull tactics and try out Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt, you will leave with a smile on your face and a full belly.
(4)
Michelle L.

oddly enough I am not a fan of the ribs. BUT their wings? and their sides? MY goodness! The greens are a little salty. The fried zucchini was the BEST I have ever had, the fries are always great - they are cut thick....
(4)
Jean W.

I'm on a mission to try every barbecue place in Atlanta, and a visit to the zoo brought me to Daddy D's neighborhood. Consistency must be a problem here, because the brisket sandwich my husband had actually looked decent. The ribs I had, however, were severely lacking. First, lets talk smoke ring. The meat was a dry, dull brown, with almost none of the glorious ring of pink, which is the holy grail of my barbecue pilgrimage. The sauce was not to my liking, either: a KC Masterpiece-style thick, sweet, mess. Needs to be thinner, with a more vinegary bite. Sides were okay - greens were fine, mac n' cheese was average-to-dry. The service was also terrible - two waitresses for twenty or so tables, one of which was a ten-top. Took almost an hour to get our food on the table, from the time we arrived.
(2)
Lauren H.

I really wanted to like this place since it's an ATL institution, but I guess I'm one of the few who didn't like it. My pulled pork was bland and overcooked, and the ribs were overly sauced. The sauce was pretty sweet and tart, so I don't think the ribs really needed much of the sauce. I'll give this place another shot eventually and order the sauce on the side. On the plus side, the service was hospitable and friendly; don't have one complaint. All the employees seemed to get along real well, and it made for a pleasant visit.
(2)
Paul H.

Very good BBQ and I stop here every time I'm in ATL.
(4)
Ryan F.

Good Q. Solid sides and great stew. What more do you need!
(4)
Meghan G.

You might feel like you're going to get jumped in the parking lot, but its worth it. The neighborhood is entirely sketchy but I have been many times and made it out without a scratch. Daddy D'z hands down is some of the best BBQ I have ever tried. The menu is basic and no frills whatsoever, but they have perfected the heart and soul of BBQ cooking. The juiciest, meatiest ribs and pulled pork that smacks of vinegar and smoke. I can't say that they have a house keeping staff, but the cooks and servers make you feel like they invited you over for a backyard cookout. Zero pretention, no nonsese good food.
(5)
Ashley P.

This is, BY FAR, the best BBQ in Atlanta! Every Father's day I get dragged to a different place because my dad is a sucker for ribs. We decided to try Daddy D'z this year. We won't be searching for better BBQ anywhere else. I judge a lot of southern places by the best beverage on earth. If you can get the sweet tea right, you've pretty much lost me on everything else. Daddy D'z has some GREAT sweet tea! I got the 3 veggie plate(mac &cheese, collards, & fried okra) & a side of brunswick's stew & cornbread. Everything was amazing. I didn't have to add anything to my collards! that never happens! The cornbread was so buttery & not dry at all. The stew was hot & FLAVORFUL. once I got over the shock of how amazing my meal was, I asked my dad how his ribs were. his reply was, "they need to go ahead & bring me out another half-slab." He had just started. I would definitely recommend Daddy D'z. Great BBQ & Sides. The staff was quite friendly, too.
(5)
Brandon R.

Daddy D'z, how do I explain it...do not go here to find the best looking bbq restaraunt, go here because you want to eat the best bbq and soul food of your life. I don't know about any other dish except the pulled pork and the beef brisket which both are awesome. I always ordered the regular bbq sauce which is sweet, but now I stepped up to hot bbq sauce, which is even better. (I can't believe I was affraid of it) The sides are amazingt, once again I do not break from tradition at Daddy D'z so I always get Mac n Chz and fried Okra both are awesome. I even have the shirt with an old grandma dressed up as a prostitue in a phone booth with Rick James star glasses on. Pay attention to the slogan..."We Ain't Pretty, But We're Good" that is all you need to know. Don't be pretentious and complain about the decor, or TV, stove and all that shit, it's a dirty ass bbq joint in the hood with Sweet Tea that makes everyone elses Tea taste like crap and the food is above others. If you want a nice atmosphere go order ribs at The Tavern at Phipps, (they are honestly good also)
(5)
Anthony R.

I can't believe the hype around this place. I lived up the street from Daddy Don'ts for over a year and ate there periodically trying to figure out why there was so much hype about this sub par BBQ. The service was always terrible. The meat is no good, the sauce isn't either. The fried okra is usually rubbery rather than crisp. I would not recommend this to any true BBQ lover.
(1)
Joyhan S.

Damn good chicken. Ribs were fine. Mac n cheese hella creamy and gooey, coleslaw a little juicy/runny. Cornbread divine. Funky decor with provocative signage. Live blues and jazz, people whopping, clapping and dancing. I love this place.
(4)
Chuan S.

After a long line up of disappointing franchise BBQ joints, I finally ended up at Daddy D'z. This is the ghetto rib joint. The inside decor is crummy at best and the booths are kind of tight too. Booth seating doesn't make any sense to me. It doesn't work logistically because people have to get up when someone inside needs to get up. This reminds me of the times when the person on the window seat of a plane wants to go to the potty. The food was great though. The ribs had a nice smoke rings. The meat was quite tender even though it didn't fall off the bone like the way I like it. Meat coming off the bone easily is a plus for me since it is accompanied with the feeling of meat melt in my mouth. The ribs at Daddy D'z were a little chewy since it held on to the bones. I had baked beans and candied yam for sides. There was also a cornbread that came with my 1/2 slab of rib meal. This meal is super filling. I couldn't even finish my cornbread which was insanely dense. The cornbread's density caused it an abnormal texture. The ribs were definitely above average. I will probably bring some friends back for some sort of rib tour.
(4)
Dan D.

Amazing BBQ, the side leave you wanting something better.
(4)
Bunny B.

Picture this: Sunday afternoon and a couple stopped by to watch a little football and drink a beer. We were hungry and I suggested let's get a little BBQ. I called in literally 1 hour before I went to pick up food. I arrived and waited around for about 30 minutes. Then someone walked up and told me my order was lost. WTF? I looked around like are you kidding me....they said something about a large party coming in without notice and it was the owners fault. I saw a lot of kids eating ribs....I did'nt care I just wanted my order. After a few minutes...the cook said he would make something fast. The horrible server who acted like she wished she anywhere else gave me my total. I asked for the total...because I did'nt hear her and she snapped at me something about giving me a discount and did it sound like she charged me for everything. I have no idea what she was talking about. The food really sucked. The meat was hard and overcooked. The sides were cold...broccoli side had uncooked rice and unmelted cheese! I WILL NEVER GO BACK! BEWARE! I truly feel this place will go out of business if my experience there is typical guest treatment.
(1)
Darren L.

OK this is about as authentic to the BBQ on South side of Atlanta as you can get. Delicious Ribs? Check! Amazing Mac and Cheese? Check! A Bunch of Pig inspired shirts that you must own? Check! Bums waiting for you outside? Check! Greasy tables in a greasy environment? Check! Bonus - Amazing mini taquito style wraps filled with tasty BBQ pork? Check! Go there and don't expect fine or even nice dining. This place is a dive and some dives might honestly take exception to that. All that said...awesome BBQ!
(4)
Anton E.

Local BBQ Joint with Tasty, Gigantic Combo Portions! I had a fun, 4 star experience at this joint. I went here with a group of friends to try out some local barbecue. We definitely wanted a unique, local experience with good BBQ to match. This place didn't disappoint. The outside of this place looks funny, but it reassured me that this place was going to be something unique. Inside, the place looks like a highway diner of sorts, with large booths, and some tables over hardwood. If you look around, it may seem like the place is falling apart with a few, quick-fix repairs, but I thought this was intended as part of the old school, no-holds BBQ look. So on to the food: I ordered a combo with pork ribs, 1/4 chicken, black eyed peas, cornbread, and baked beans. Man, everything was delicious. The chicken was moist and delicious, and the ribs (while there was a little too much fat on mine) wasn't bad. My favorite though was the black eyed peas, which I hadn't tasted in so long. Wow, talk about southern comfort. Everything was about $18 dollars. But the plate was huge, the barbecue was good, service was fine, and the experience was very memorable. Definitely a fun place to go to with a large group or if you're visiting from out-of-town.
(4)
Cherise J.

You won't wait as long as you would at JJ's Rib Shack, but if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, put on your patience pants because you will be waiting a while. There's quite a bit of land space available for other BBQ joints to open in this area and I would like to encourage those businesses to take a shot at giving this place some competition. If the flavor is good and the concept works, I'm certain you would do well, perhaps even better than this place. Thus far, Daddy D'z, and Fox Bros are the only decent BBQ restaurants in the area. You'll get a lot of food, but the taste is just okay and very mediocre at best.
(2)
Jessica B.

After reading Yelp reviews for this place, and noticing that it's like 0.8 miles from my office, I decided to give it a whirl. (Okay, truthfully, it was also prompted by the fact that I was supposed to meet a friend for lunch at Six Feet Under -- only neither of us could find parking anywhere within three blocks of the place, so the lightbulb came on and Daddy D's became our new final destination.) The place is definitely a touch on the sketchy side from the outside. But come on, the best BBQ places in the world look like crap, right?! We went in and noticed they had covered outdoor seating. Since it was 95 degrees out, that was an easy "hell to the no." Inside, it was about 3 degrees cooler than outside, but even 3 degrees counts in Atlanta. Seat yourself. We had about 3 servers come ask us if we were ready (they probably all pool tips, either way it was nice that they were attentive). When you're done, don't even wait for a bill just walk to the cash register to pay. They were cool about splitting our bill for us. After debating back and forth, we decided to share the big BBQ platter -- beef, pulled pork, ribs, those little fried riblet things, cornbread and your choice of a side (is anything BUT mac'n'cheese even an option?). Everything was good -- but I will say the ribs were pretty dry (kinda reminiscent of what happens to meat under a heat lamp). So that was disappointing. The beef brisket, however, was to DIE for and totally made up for it. The mac'n'cheese was very good. Cornbread was also absolutely delicious (they pile on some sort of amazing creamed corn concoction on top, which keeps the whole thing moist and takes cornbread to a whole new level). I ordered the Brunswick stew just to try it out, and wasn't a fan. But for a major bonus, it came with cornbread! The menu was a bit overpriced, but then again, it is also a restaurant in downtown Atlanta near the Capitol. Kinda understandable. If I go back, which I very likely will, I will definitely be eating more of that delectable cornbread, and also getting myself a full order of beef brisket.
(4)
T J.

Had rib & chicken combo with baked beans and broccoli casserole. The portion was big but the quality of the food was mediocre. Ribs were dry and a bit tough. Chicken was dry also. Sides were good though. Corn bread was a solid dry inedible brick. The dining area was filled with smoke from the BBQ pit. My clothes and hair were saturated with smoke. Probably wouldn't revisit.
(1)
Sara M.

My boss took me here for lunch the other day. I'd heard good things about this place, but overall, I was pretty disappointed. The service was prompt and the server was pleasant. I liked the atmosphere of the place, especially since I'm not the type to be scurred of certain parts of town. But the food...so underwhelming. Except for the cornbread; it was rich, buttery, and sweet. I ordered the pulled chicken plate with mac & cheese and green beans. The chicken was dry as hell and the sauce, while good, didn't really save it. The mac & cheese was just okay, certainly not the best I've ever had. And the green beans, which looked like they were canned, were well-seasoned but kind of mushy. I don't think I'll come back here. Unless of course, the boss man is treating.
(2)
Jon A.

Wow, how have I lived on Memorial Drive for over two years and never visited Daddy Dz. We had a work event last night that ran late and we needed to grab a bite to go. Daddy Dz it is and what a great decision that was (well good and bad...good 'cuz it was so tasty, bad because I had to go to boot camp the next morning...womp womp)... We both had the Beef Brisket Plate which included two sides -- we also had to try the famopus BBQ wraps, which are basically BBQ egg rolls. Delicious. It was an ample amount of food, so great bang for your buck. Don't be skerred of the location -- it may be on Memorial, but the folks were super nice and I look forward to going back! P.S. While we waited for our grub, they gave us a sample of their pork ribs for us to try. SO GOOD!
(4)
cynthia f.

Rule of thumb: if it looks filthy, it IS filthy. This place is definitely filthy. If the customer area is this dirty, imagine what goes on in the back where the customers can't see. But what really offends is the fact that the prices are high, the food is nasty, the sauce tastes like it's straight out of the Restaurant Depot bottle - what am I missing? I think it's the trendy location that makes people want to act like it's all good and stuff. I tried it, I waited a couple of years and came back, and it was just as bad as I remembered. I don't know about you, but I'm done! Go to Fox Bros., Fat Matt's, D&D, The Pit Boss, anywhere but this place!
(1)
Curt L.

I must say that I was expecting more....but that usually is the case when the accolades are many and the expectations are elevated. First offt the location may drive folks away. Don't leave. Give it a try. The place LOOKS like a rib and BBQ Joynt. So kudos for authenticity. The inside was hot and muggy (I will blame that on Altanta being Atlanta). No air conditioning so be prepared to sweat if you sit in the first room I ordered a rib sandwich. 4 Bones. As this was only $1 more than the 3 Bones option. I could not finish the last rib. So...unless you are ravished just go with the 3 Bones. The "sandwich" is basically 2 toasted pieces of bread sliced....at the ready to mop up the sauce. Had a sweet tea in a stryofoam cup. is there any other way to get sweet tea? Now for the meat of this story. Pun intended. The ribs were a 3 for me. Hence the rating above. I enjoyed the parts of the rib that were moist and meaty and fatty. The parts that you roll around in your mouth..spitting out the fatty bony stuff and enjoying the meat part. Sopped up the sauce with the bread and enjoyed about half of it. The other half not so tasty........as that is the tough non moist parts that are like chewing on shoe leather. The price is not the best....$16 when all said and done. Get the money while you can.
(3)
Rob P.

Daddy Dz is somewhat of an Atlanta institution, if not because it's famous, at least because the building has been around forever...in the same condition. I'm a fan of dive joints, so this building doesn't scare me off, but wouldn't be a place I'd take someone on a date. For me, this place is probably a 3.5, but I'm going with 3 since it is on the pricier side. The food is good but I rank it below places like Fox Brothers, Community, and Heirloom. The ribs compare to ribs at Fat Matt's, which are too fatty for my taste. The service is slow, but generally friendly. There is no AC, so I won't even think about going again until Summer is over. But I would still recommend it if you're in the area.
(3)
Alina M.

My best friend and I stopped here right before the Apache cafe disaster (another review) after a drive from Chattanooga. Saw this place on the Food Network and like so many others, we were craving some rib tips. No go: apparently, these rib tips are goddamn elusive....Daddy Dz sells out of them like mad. As a matter of fact, the week after I left TN, my best friend made an appointment to get her hair done in Atlanta and drove out early to get the tips for lunch. No way, Jose. Neither one of us has had a taste yet. Of course, the funniest thing was having the people at Daddy Dz act so annoyed when we asked what the hell is going on with the rib tip situation. They gave us a whole song and dance number about how they cut only so many off a rack and how Food Network has overinflated the demand. I swear, you would have thought they were talking about the next commodities bubble. Apparently, it's all very sophisticated and very complicated. But we didn't get it. We just wanted to eat. Howsoever, what we ended up eating just so happened to be AMAZING. We got everything sauce on the side since we're so snobby and snooty now, we gotta taste the meat first. The ribs were indescribably good. I don't know why people sauce this stuff up...it's just all so unnecessary. The sides were delectable. Brunswick stew--nice and thick and smoky. Red beans and rice--meaty, full of flavor, not too runny. Cornbread--delish. My best friend and I almost passed out in the parking lot behind Apache Cafe after eating all this stuff. All things considering (once again, another review), it would have been better if we had! This alone was totally worth the drive from Chattanooga :))))
(5)
Joey R.

I almost died of a heart attack when I realized I have yet to review Daddy D'z. When I moved to Los Angeles this was my last meal before departing the south. Yes this place looks like it was built from construction paper and yes you might be scared for your life driving up here but the food will blow your mind. I have never taken someone here who has not enjoyed every bite. Here is a list of things you should be eating: -BBQ -Mac N Cheese -Fried Okra -Corn Bread -Smoked Turkey -Fried Green Tomatoes
(5)
Alexander R.

Atlanta is a cool city. Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is a cool place to eat. I sucked down those ribs with the Pabst's tall boy and felt good. The place is no frills yet all thrills! Getting to eat here was my Atlanta highlight. I'm not sure how much more I can say about it.
(4)
Joi L.

A meal here made my weekend! The pulled pork and brisket are amazing. As sides we had the mac & cheese, greens, red beans & rice, baked beans and broccoli rice and cheese casserole...all great! It came with cornbread which was moist, sticky and sweet. We also got ribs, which were good but a little salty. Overall I would go here every week if I could but come on, its heart attack food ; )
(5)
Joey M.

I think I would give 3.5 stars if I could, but they definitely deserve the round up. All in all, I enjoyed the sides but was let down by the BBQ itself. I was really excited to finally make it to Daddy D'z with my sister and a friend this weekend. The "ambience" is perfect for delicious bbq. We ended up having to sit on the porch, which was pretty hot but not unbearable. Our server was very nice and helpful but didn't notify us they were out of a few (key) items until we tried to order it. Come to think of it, I overheard another table try to order something else and be told it wasn't available, so apparently they run out of things sometimes! This, of course, is not a bad sign. We started with orders of brunswick stew, which I've heard so much about. I've gotta say this really lived up to the hype - it's probably the best I can remember having. I definitely recommend! The mac and cheese was surprisingly good, with a distinct peppery-ness. Baked beans and broccoli casserole were average. Fried okra was also a standout - some of the most incredibly light and tender fried okra ever. I also recommend that! Notice I haven't mentioned the meat yet? Not a good sign. I ordered pulled pork and was not satisfied by it. The meat was literally swimming in a pool of grease. Ew. They ask if you want it to come with hot or regular sauce on it - I ordered hot but it was not hot at all. They also use too much sauce, I think. Couldn't taste smoke, couldn't taste heat, and couldn't get past the oilyness of the stuff. Disappointing. This place gets 4 stars for the ambience, the sides, and most of all the stew. I'll be back, but I'll probably get ribs to see how those are.
(4)
Jason D.

Daddy D'z, where do I start. Well, went the second time today. Couldn't decide between ribs and pulled pork sandwich, so I got both. I ordered the que wraps (like spring rolls with barbecue inside), but I think she forgot, they didn't come out. The ribs are really good. The sauce is really good, messy, but good. The pulled pork was a little tough, but had good flavor. The sides were great. loved the mac and cheese, corn cob was basic. Service was really good, loved the friendliness of the server. Overall, this is one of the best BBQ places in ATL. Don't miss it.
(4)
Jin M.

Absolutely delicious! Their pulled pork, ribs, mac 'n cheese, collard greens, casseroles, you name it. Nothing compares! This place is the best BBQ joint in town, and if you haven't tried this place yet, you are missing out. The place may look like a run-down shack, but that's what makes this place so special! I love the food, I love the service, I love the shack, & I love the price (which is rare). Go for it!
(5)
Linda U.

While my daughter was at Grady Hospital's ICU, my Delaware church family had meals delivered in for me. Daddy's has the best pulled pork and corn bread ever. The delivery man always delivered to the unit floor and wished my daughter well. We are back in Delaware and she is recovering well, after being hit by an 18-wheeler on Camp Creek. The only thing I miss about Atlanta is the food at Daddy D'z and Get Fruity Cafe.
(4)
Stephanie L.

This place is over-hyped. The ribs were smothered in BBQ sauce.. a little too much sauce for me. It was also hard to get the meat off of the bone, kinda wish it just came right off so it would be less frustrating to eat when im hungrayyy. The sides were pretty good, got the candied yams and macaroni & cheese. The tea was also good and well worth it. Only $1.65 and comes with unlimited refills. They refilled my cup pretty often and it's cool that it comes in a to-go cup so I got to refill it again before I left :) When I was about to leave, I discovered a bunch of ants crawling on the wall behind where I was sitting... ew.
(3)
Christine H.

ribs = hard + tough + yummy sauce mac n cheese = more like bland n mushy collards = run of the mill cornbread = sweet + savory + crumbly + loved it what a shock! as a BBQ lover, i was wholeheartedly expecting to be in love with this place. i was even vaguely planning in my head how i could ever share my love between fat matt's and daddy d'z. well, i certainly had enough time to ponder that as we waited about 30 (felt like 40) minutes for our food to come out. isn't all this stuff scoop n serve? what takes 30 minutes?! well, as starving as i was, that meal still tasted just ok. barely just ok. i prefer my ribs to be much more moist and tender. sorry daddy d'z. maybe you were having an off day?
(2)
Jennifer J.

Oh yeah! Did someone say Daddy Dz? Let's go! Daddy Dz may not look like much from the outside but it is what is on the inside that counts. Their bbq is phenominal and the portions are huge while the prices are not. When you first pull up to Daddy Dz you may find yourself wondering "Am I in the right place? This is it?" Yes, you are in the right place and yes, this is it. Don't be put off by the shack look of the place. It is totally worth going inside. I praise their bbq plate with their 'hot' bbq sauce (not too hot for those of you who don't like to burn off your tongue), green beans and mac and cheese. Oh! I can't forget the cornbread. Must have cornbread! The plate is offered with Texas toast or cornbread. You can also opt to just get the sandwich but I never do because I want that big ol' plate of food in front of me. Oink.
(5)
Norby J.

Arrived into Atlanta with Southern BBQ on my mind. Grew up on Austin TX BBQ joints, was looking for comparable or "original" to GA. Place looks like a dive on the outside, which maybe scares aware the pretentious types-Oh yeah, more food for us! Service was southern hospitality, all smiles and pleasant. Piled high plates arrived in minutes, and WAS AMAZING! Spicy-sweet sauce, moist chicken, flavorful smoked meat pulled right of the ribs-melt in your mouth wonderfulness! Sweet tea kept coming, left FULL to the top! Will come back EVERYTIME in ATL.
(4)
Mick D.

Daddy D'z is exactly what a Southern Barbecue Joint (in the city) should be. It's among my top three favorite barbecue places in Atlanta. Dady D'z does it right. This hole-in-the-wall establishment is famous for its food, and they deserve the good reputation they have. I get the beef brisket (somtimes a sandwich), sweet tea, and slaw. Sometimes I get a serious jones for some Brunswick Stew. In fact, writing this review is making me hungry. I'll see you at Daddy D'z.
(5)
Chris C.

I've always thought BBQ was a bit overrated as a southern delicacy. Sure people from my hometown of Memphis bragged about it and tourists gobbled it up by the half-rib, but I never really "got" what was so good about it. Until now. This is how BBQ should be served: in a ramshackle, tin-walled building that looks like it's barely being held together in the heart of Atlanta. The menu had good selection- lots of variety, but not too overwhelming. I quickly zeroed in on the sampler plate, which included 6 of their "que" wraps, supposedly 2 (but I think they gave me 3) ribs, healthy portions of pork and beef in BBQ sauce, a biscuit, and a healthy portion of a side (I chose mac n' cheese). The que wraps are basically bits of BBQ pork covered in fried dough and were a perfect starter to the meal. The ribs provided plenty of tender meat that literally melts in your mouth, though there was a strangely chewy section on one. The "regular" BBQ was drenched in plenty of sauce (I like lots of sauce) and was just as good as the rest. The cornbread biscuit may have been one of the best I've ever had; it was soft but not crumbly and at just the right temperature and consistency to complement the BBQ sauce. And the Mac N' Cheese has some kind of unusual spiciness to it that went well with the thick cheesy taste. To top it all off, the service was excellent and there was a big screen TV with football on it. Open on New Years' Day too, to boot. I paid $13.99 plus tax and tip for the meal and it was worth every penny (and if you have any idea of how frugal a diner I usually am, that's saying something!). Thanks to Daddy D'z, I am now an official BBQ believer. Now to find something in my hometown that can compete...
(5)
Mike S.

Went out of the way for this place, and really, it was just average BBQ. There has to be better/closer BBQ.
(2)
Claude L.

My recent BBQ love jones took me to a place I pass all the time. 1 more time wouldnt have hurt to be honest - at least thats how my wallet feels. There are a couple of pluses, or NOT BADs shall I say. I liked the sauce, the mac and cheese was more my style (not too creamy but strong sharp cheddar taste, and the cornbread could get some love, but I came for ribs Im going to have a problem with any place that wants to hit you for 11+ for rib tips. I know times are hard in the restaurant game.....but thats just it....times are hard PERIOD son...........there are too many BBQ players around to be trying to fleece the customer with ribs tips and 4 bone sandwiches, that arent terribly meaty to begin with. The meat is decently smoked.....again, the meat flavor wasnt spectacular...closer to adequate. Some may remind that Fat Matts and Fox Brothers are probably pricier...ok....thats just it...this aint Fat Matts or Fox Brothers..........until you get in that same league of quality, then give up some value, or I would rather try a new spot, or even go over to Maddys in Decatur and listen to live blues in the same price range.
(2)
J. W.

An hour and fifteen minutes for a to-go order. Better ribs at Fox Bros., Pit Boss in Hapeville. Sorry, guys, I know you've got a following. Your service is horrible.
(2)
John S.

good bbq and great service. I'd come back, but I live in los angeles.
(4)
Katy M.

This place is nothing but amazing for us. I just want to reiterate that this may be our favorite place in town to eat. Great food, Great service. Just thinking about the food makes me hungry for second dinner.... BUT I have a tip for you guys, get the Combo plate and split. It's probably enough food for you and other, and it doesn't cost very much. You get two meats and two sides, so just decide the way you want to split it up. So good. Please check this place out. We always have fun, and we always have a good meal we love.
(5)
Zach P.

Amazeballs.
(5)
Beverly R.

Love the fact that you can order online and specify a date and time for pick up. I ordered 5 hours ahead of time (yes, I said 5 hours) and arrived precisely at the pick up time and my togo order was ready and hot. The ribs were tasty and so tender I was able to rip it off the bone without any effort. The sauce was thick and flavorful and the Mac n cheese was sinfully cheesy! Pulled pork was also tender but was a last minute add-on and never has been a favorite of mine so I can't quite give that a fair comment. I wasn't too fond of their corn bread though; it was a bit too flaky for my liking and I prefer mine sweet and moist. Their pulled pork rolls que wraps were over cooked and therefore came out quite dry and flavorless (even dipping in the BBQ sauce provided) but their fried zucchini in a cornmeal batter was perfectly cooked and dunking anything in ranch dressing is a hit with me. I also tried their Brunswick stew which was thick with pulled pork, corn and veggies but by this time I was bbq'd out. They also missed a very important side, my potato salad which is a must side with me and BBQ...BUT their awesome ribs prevailed and still earn them a 4 star rating. Basically daddy d'z filled this California girls BBQ craving for a few months. I am happy to say that my next trip to Atlanta will be a few months from now and by then I'll be looking forward to some daddy d'z pork ribs and sides again.
(4)
Guido V.

Decent BBQ. We went late in the evening and the freshness wasn't the best.
(3)
Brian M.

If you have never been brave enough to visit this place then you are just crazy silly! This place heas great Q and great ambiance. When you walk in, you know right away that your in the right place. I mean this place feels like a BBQ joint. I almost always get the pulled pork sandwich and fries. The beans and tea are truly good too! Put this place on the Bucket List and Mark it down!
(4)
Eva V.

Daddy D'z is such an awesome place. The live music is fun and the whole ambiance just makes it all the better. Don't eat pork or beef, so I always get the 1/4 chicken with the spicy sauce and it's great. The sides, though, are the best part. But make sure you ask if the mac n cheese is good that day--it'll vary and the waiter will let you know! I was there when the big tornado went straight through Atlanta and it literally touched down down the street. The electricity went out and we just thought it was a big storm. No one realized it was a tornado until later. I'm glad it didn't hit us directly though because the place is a big tin shack. But again, gives to the ambiance and at least there's some memories along with good food.
(4)
Brian H.

Delicious BBQ experience and oh what an experience it was. Not a place I would bring mom and dad to, but a great place if you're hungry and with a group of friends. I had the pulled pork and as sides, the stew and something else I can't remember. Don't worry tho, I sampled most of the sides they have from different friends plates and gotta say they were all very good, esp. The collared greens, and other dishes. The prices felt a bit high, and the wait was pretty long. I wasn't bothered much by it though since we had good conversation to fill in the wait time. But I'm pretty sure if you go with people who don't talk much, you'll be filling a bit bothered by the wait. I recommend trying this place out! P.s. The Arnold palmers here are delish!
(4)
E e.

Hands down the best BBQ I've ever had. Sauce was amazing...on the sweet side which I prefer. Ribs on point, brisket so tender, corn bread beans and yams off the charts. Didn't want to get full. People so nice there...complete home run for lunch and cool hangout. If I lived in ATL id be there weekly.
(5)
Geoffrey R.

I have to have ribs when I get home...no 2 ways about it. Some things you just can't get in TX, LOL. Daddy D'z is a dive, and that may be overstating it. Small dining area, spotty service, not a great deal of parking, tiny bathroom, and writing/homegrown painting covering every wall...complete with at least 1 cracked/broken window. So...why the 3 stars?? The barbeque is good...though heavy on the sauce. It makes up for the lack of seating at 7pm on a Fri/Sat/Sun, and the fact that the menu's kinda pricey for a barbeque joint. Highly recommend the polish & ribs. The sides are a nice touch...the brick of sweet cornbread, the green beans, Brunswick stew....I stop in for a quick meal, and end up leaving stuffed (yet relaxed) 2 hrs later. I prefer Fat Matt's on Piedmont, but Daddy D'z is a great 2nd option.
(3)
Bobbin W.

The Daddy D'z building oozes with character, and the service is always nice. But the food doesn't deliver. Both the pulled pork and brisket I've had were a little dry, and the hot sauce doesn't register any flames on my palate's spice scale. Any wimp could handle it. And while the side options are plentiful, none of them taste different from what I'd get at Piccadilly or a school cafeteria. The collard greens and mac 'n' cheese won't make you slap your momma, but you shouldn't go around slapping your mother in the first place anyway.
(2)
Erin M.

Taking my parents here was probably the best decision I ever made. This is some of the best bbq I've had and I've been to shacks in the middle of the NC woods. (That sounds wrong...) I love this place. The beer is a bit pricey for a shack, but I couldn't say no because 1. my parents were paying and 2. beer and bbq go together like Thelma and Louise. I want to go back. I want to go back right now. I want to live there.
(5)
Average G.

This is more like a 3.75... The restaurant itself is pretty nice, especially if you can catch it on an empty day like we did, but for such a successful business, you figure the inside would appear to be more cleaner. Nonetheless, the service was great...but onto the food... APP and Sides: The fried pickles app was long spears and very good...and they were probably some of the better fried pickles we've had. We both had the cole slaw which was good but a little overdone with the mayo. The Mac n Cheese was solid and on point. And the Texas toast was very good. As for the ribs, they were solid. Pretty meaty but weren't falling off the bone. The amount of food was crazy as well as we could hardly put a dent into the plate. But I must say, the food didn't sit too well in my stomach afterwards...not sure what it was but the stomach was hurting even the next day when we had leftovers. Oh yea, both the sweet and unsweet tea were great! I'd say it's worth a shot if you are into BBQ or just looking for some Q. We're not Q Heads so we won't declare something the best Q ever, etc etc but this place is worth a shot if anything.
(4)
Dru M.

If you're looking for a dive BBQ restaurant...Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is the place! Besides the atmosphere and the smokey smell of the grill in the dining room...the food is great. We're talking down home southern BBQ served with a smile. I highly recommend their ribs. Just like they are advertised...best spare ribs in town, tender and flavorful. I also give their sandwiches two thumbs up (brisket, pork, turkey). They also have a crazy amount of sides to pick from (Green Beans, Corn on the Cob, Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Candied Yams, Fried Zucchini, Collard Greens, Macaroni and Cheese, Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens, Fried Okra, Broccoli Casserole, Black Eyed Peas)...I appreciate variety. Overall...one of Atlanta's BBQ gems. Check them out!
(4)
Mike Y.

Oh.. What to say about a spot like Daddy D'z? Calling it a hole in the wall would be pretty accurate. I first visited Daddy D'z right after I moved down to Atlanta. My brother provided sketchy details at best. I remember it being a hot summer night when we arrived. The exterior is pretty dilapidated, but I never judge a book by its cover.....unless it's an actual book that is. Since this was about to be my first BBQ experience in the A. We went for broke and got everything that was available. I remember the ribs as being quite salty although very flavorful and cooked just right. My personal measuring stick for BBQ joints are usually the brisket. I don't remember having a foodgasm or anything, but the brisket was solid. Actually, nothing about Daddy D'z was bad... it just wasn't mind blowing. The only sub-par item I had was their cornbread. It was so dense and heavy. I tried to soak up some bbq sauce with it, but it was like a brick. After a couple of bites it filled me up. the ride home was a bit uncomfortable because it felt like a rock sitting in my gut. Kidding aside, solid BBQ just avoid the corn bread.
(3)
Doris G.

Awesome and fulfilling!!! The waiter was divine and patient for these Californians. To try a little bit of everything get their sampler plate, fills two perfectly.
(5)
Jeremy A.

I rolled in here with some BBQ on the brain so I went with the sampler to see what they had to offer. Holy crap this was alot of food, It had a bunch of pulled pork ribs, and some empenadas business that they fill with bbq pork here which were actually quite good. Id say its expensive but for the amount of food I got, 14 bucks wasn't a bad price at all. I'm still looking for the best BBQ in Atlanta, this stuff is good but not quite there. I would come back if anything to try the wings.
(3)
Melissa T.

They changed the hickory wings. Oh No You Didn't! Shame on you Daddy D. Shame. SHAME! As you can guess, this used to be my fav menu item. Been here no less than 30 times in my life and love the pulled pork, the sauce, the corn bread (which is not under cooked as one yelper mentioned; they put xtra butter in the bottom so it tastes xtra good!) and the stew. The STEW! The only stew that competes w/ my hubby's, and he has made stew at 2 places in ATL considered to have good stew. Since that shocking day the wings changed I have not returned. I am holding my own personal boycott against Daddy D'z. SHAME! If you have not tried it, you should though. They have really good bbq. Just don't get the wings.
(3)
Eric H.

Such rich food! BBQ heaven and great hospitality. You definitely get enough food per plate to feed three people! Anything from ribs to BBQ sauce is made right and you will get your money worth! It may not look like much from the outside, but it is a "unique" place with food that counts!
(4)
Derek A.

I almost gave it three stars, but it was really more of a 3.75. So I'm rounding up to four. Good 'que - tender, moist, flavorful meat that has been cooked in true barbecue style. Plenty of smokey flavor. The rub is a bit light but it works. The sauce is on the sweeter side, but the spicy version balances that very well. The sides are good - some of the best baked beans I've ever had, and the mac & cheese was loaded with black pepper, which is is a little unusual but welcome. Between three of us, I was able to try the ribs, pulled pork and chicken, all of which were good. We also had dessert - the peach cobbler got good review, and the chocolate and strawberry cake were basically the cake version of Nesquik. I'm not saying that in a bad way. The place lives up to its pictures - it is a dive. A real 'que joint. You pull up and wait a minute to make sure the building won't collapse before you walk in. Once you do walk in, you do a double take, worried that you may have walked in the back door by mistake. It might even be described as sketchy, but some of the best 'que joints are that way.
(4)
Andy L.

You could drive right past Daddy Dz, which looks like a broken down shack on a street corner, in a part of Atlanta that one might not call the prettiest. These folks serve some good barbecue, however, and it's definitely worth a try for lunch...especially after a morning at the Atlanta Zoo, which is not far away. Seating choices are the screened in outdoor patio or the air conditioned indoor room. Be forewarned that, at least on the day that we had lunch, an indoor seat also meant a heavy dose of sweet, smokey air that stayed with us and our clothes until all were washed thoroughly. The walls are covered with rusty old signs and memorabilia meant to evoke past eras; one wall has the words "Live Blues" painted on it, although we saw no evidence of current live acts (amps, stage, etc). Food is served on styrofoam plates, you can grab your beers out of the glass-doored fridge if you want, and you might prefer the rest rooms at the gas station across the street. So much for the ambiance, which seems carefully cultivated and preserved. We tried an order of Mozzarella Sticks ($5.99/5 pieces) served with ranch dressing, which were not overly breaded and turned out to be pretty good. We also had the Pulled Chicken Plate ($9.99) with sides of broccoli casserole and cole slaw. The chicken was tender and flavorful, but not very smoked or distinguishable from other barbecue chicken offerings that you might encounter. The cole slaw was really tasty, with a nice crunch, while the broccoli casserole missed on all counts. It was overcooked, bland and a little watery. A Half Slab of Pork Ribs ($17.49) with a side of Collards and a side of Mac & Cheese was much better. We had the ribs dry with the barbecue sauce on the side. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, extremely smokey and flavorful and were enhanced when dipped in the deliciously spicy sauce. The portion was larger than we expected. The collard greens were good, although a bit under seasoned and the mac & cheese was overcooked and bland. Imported bottled beers are $4.25. Service was friendly and patient (first timers may have a few questions about the menu). We enjoyed Daddy Dz and the whole "shack" schtick. The ribs were definitely some of the best that we have had and if you are in the area, you should give it a try.
(3)
Antonio R.

Food was pretty good, but service was not too good. Like other reviewers stated, we waited an hour and half, and it wasn't excessively busy.
(3)
Joe L.

YUMMMMMM. This place ties Fox bros as my favorite BBQ place in Atlanta so far. It really does feel like BBQ joint. This place looks like a DUMP on the outside. I had to convince my friend that we wouldn't be robbed the instant we walked out our car. But you definitely won't regret coming here. The entire experience was almost surreal. You have the old white owner offering you basically a sample of every meat before you order, and telling you white sides are homemade. Then telling you he's going to have a conversation with the guys in the back right before he goes and curses them out. LOL. OK, now onto the food. The sauce is friggen delicious. The pulled pork and brisket here are absolutely delicious, better than any that I have had so far in atlanta. The pulled pork was tender, moist and smokey. You can really tell that it's really smoked and hand pulled. Just the way it should be. Combined with that delicious sauce... MMM HEAVEN The brisket was moist and tender, not chewy at all, like it is from DBA, or slightly dry like it is from fox bros. All in all, this is probably the best pulled pork I have ever had in Atlanta. But the ribs were only average. I dont seem to remember seeing a smoke ring on them, and they were absolutely covered in sauce. I had the sweet potato casserole (delicious) and the potato salad (also good). All in all, this place doesn't have the pizzazz that Fox Bro's has. But if I had to get pulled pork or brisket around Midtown Atlanta, it would definitely be here.
(4)
Jackie H.

Stopped here and got dinner after passing by for years. I got pork ribs and enjoyed them immensely and the sauce was excellent. I had it everywhere by the time I was finished. However, the sides left me looking around with a crazy expression on my face. The mac and cheese was not good. It tasted to me like boiled noodles without cheese or salt...wow. Very disappointing. The collard greens needed some seasoning. For a restaurant in the Dirty South within the Dirty South, I expected somebody to put their foot in that food!!!!!! Anywho, the restaurant itself has a lot of character and I wouldn't be opposed to dining in. The outside looks like a total dump though. The neighborhood looks like spontaneous crime will and can erupt at any moment. The owner was there and extremely friendly. I liked him a lot. So, yeah.
(3)
Kiara W.

Went in today for lunch and it was DELICIOUS!!!! I've been searching for great ribs in Atlanta and this place is in my top two. The place looks a little run down on the outside, you walk in and there's a mix of cement and wood, mismatched dining tables/chairs, styrafoam cups and plates, and all the other things that you can think of to make a BBQ joint look official! Now on to the food, I love seeing pictures of people's actual meals....but as soon as I opened the box, the delcious smoky smell of the ribs, and sweet smell of the candied yams got the best of me and next thing I knew there was a rib in my mouth :) The ribs had a nice smoke ring, very tender, but not so much that as soon as you pick them up the meat falls off. Perfect balance of tender and a slight cling to the bone. I prefer my yams sliced and candied, not so mashed, but these were good. I also had the collard greens, which had just enough spice to keep me from asking if anyone had pepper sauce. The cornbread was okay, nothing to rave about. This place is kinda pricy for BBQ, especially since it's not an especially nice establishment, but the food is so great you won't think about that part too much. Oh yea, the sweet tea was also pretty sweet, but not syrupy. Really tasty! I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Gerald E.

I don't get it. I am from Saint Louis...Headquarters of How to Make Good BBQ. This was not it! I understand the whole atmosphere thing they are going for...but this has to be some type of health code violation. It was dirty, and the service was awful. I had to tip toe with the waitress because of her attitude (hey, she is serving my food). Love always wins, and she got better once I made her smile, but still terrible. Known for the ribs, I gave them a shot. They were good, but not falling off the bone good. It was hard to focus on the food, because of the atmosphere and the service. I was too busy making sure flying monkeys, raccoon's or rats weren't dining with us. It was a full house, but only 2 waitresses. We waited about 15 minutes before getting our drinks. The waitress was upset we did not know what we wanted. It was our first time there, and the last. I will let you know when I get on the grill so ATL can get a taste of some real good BBQ.
(1)
Sol A.

This is the first place that comes to my mind when getting some good southern food. The pork is always tender and good and the portions compared to the price is amaizing. I'm definetively a fan of the fried zucchini and okra!. I took my parents to this place and they love it. The service is also great. The only downsize of it is the presentation of the place, but I will keep going!
(4)
Cooper G.

Loved it. Looks like a shed from the road (because it is). Ambiance was amazing. Nothing like an old school 90's big screen television blasting the Braves game. This place oozes character. The ribs were meaty and amazing. I told the waitress I was from Alabama and that I expected the best. She laughed and brought me four of the biggest ribs I have ever seen. They were so big I had to take one of the ribs home. I got collard greens and mac & cheese as a side. Excellent. She actually suggested the macaroni. Everything was piping hot. We had the Daddy D'z Famous Que Wraps - BBQ pork wrapped in bite sized dough fried crisp and golden! BBQ and fried dough. How do you go wrong? It is going to be more expensive then you expect, but definitely feel like the quality of food and experience are worth it.
(4)
Danielle J.

Being a Kansas City native, I had a BAD craving for some good BBQ. So I hit up my best friend, Yelp, and she guided me to Daddy Dz. Now, plenty of other reviewers have described its sketchy location and questionable appearance, so I knew what to expect. The Food: I ordered a 1/2 slab of ribs with sauce on them with candied yams, collard greens, and corn bread. The ribs were tasty, the sauce was not. As another reviewer described, it has a prevalent tomato base with some other seasoning mixed in. I actually do prefer my BBQ sauce thick (ie: KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce), but theirs was not the best tasting. Now the sides..OMG! I would probably go back and order allllll sides next time. The collard greens were well seasoned with meat and tasted magical. The candied yams were nice and sweet. The cornbread was good and heavy, although it could have been a tad more sweeter to give it a better taste. The Atmosphere: I decided to dine and and get the full effect. My water was brought out in a styrofoam cup...which was interesting. My waiter was very friendly and suggested items. It was a very laid back place. Next time I will order some sides to go and cook my own meat at home! :)
(3)
Seanan O.

Mehh. Service was great and cornbread was delish Meat was well cooked, pulled pork and ribs. We didn't care for the sides or the sauce. Sides to skip are cole slaw, red beans and rice, baked beans and broccoli casserole.
(2)
Andrew L.

After seeing all the rather high ratings regarding this so called "BBQ" area, I decided to give it a shot. It was clearly a mistake. Upon first sighting this restaurant, if such a run down and decrepit hole deserves such moniker, I immediately thought it a random shack rather than an eatery. Indeed, the atmosphere [this is downtown Atlanta] made me think that I was more likely to get mugged and glocked in the face by some uppity gangsters than eat a quality meal. The waiters here dressed more like they ran a brothel than a reputable place of food. I was disgusted at their offensive dress. The only thing that matched the unattractiveness of their promiscious attire was the unattractiveness of the restaurant rooms itself. With creaky tables and run down wallpaper, I thought I was in a cheap bar for the majority of the time. Their cringe-inducing restroom made me wonder if the owners of the place kept a pet caiman somewhere in the stalls, and I was left bamboozled by the amount of excrement on the walls and floor. The food itself tasted like a huge explosion of NaCl. I'm not a chemist, but I'm fairly certain my risk for heart disease increased greatly after such a "mineral-rich" dinner. I ordered the half slab, which, to describe lightly, tasted like the time I drank out of that can of Kosher salts. I did sort of enjoy the onion rings (which were average at best), but that's like liking a turd sandwich because of the bread. When it was time to leave, it was dark outside and my friend and I didn't want to walk [we're teens], seeing as this place is in the middle of Sinaloa gang territory. We told good ole Daddy Dz to call up a cab for us and he ordered his personal friend to drive us up back to the Hyatt. We thought this a kind deed until we realized that our taxi driver looked like a certain Joseph Kony. The reputation of the man he resembled preceded him and although we expected him to be a shady lad, we didn't realize he would attempt to scam us out of an extra $6. However, this he did, capping off a most unpleasant experience.
(1)
Kelly v.

Lets see, I had mac & cheese, cornbread, and ribs. Most of the food was great, everything except for the cornbread which was not completely cooked. At first I thought it was just the sweetness of the cornbread that had me doubting it but the next day when I warmed up my leftovers the center of the cornbread was basically wet mush. The ribs was very good. Not as good as fox brothers in my opinion but I can see myself going back for the ribs minus the uncooked cornbread.
(4)
Michelle K.

I really like this BBQ "Joynt." It is just as good as Fat Matt's and I left feeling full and satisfied. Our waitress was awesome and my boyfriend and I walked away with a food coma! Good stuff for sure. I tried their pulled chicken with their signature BBQ sauce, steak fries, broccoli casserole and green beans! I pretty much cleaned up my plate and walked away full and content! Check this place out if you're in the area. A definite "thumbs up!"
(4)
Bill G.

Barbecue joints don't get any dingier than this place - when I was on a barbecue-reviewing binge ten years ago, I refused to try this place until someone finally convinced me of the error of my ways. Now I'm a believer. Judging from their growing NATIONAL reputation, I'm not alone. Meats cover the spectrum: pork, chicken, beef, turkey and smoked sausage. Sides are all good - I especially love the red beans and rice. You can even get that as an entree. Que wraps are tiny egg rolls stuffed with barbecue pork. Barbecue sauce comes in mild and hot varieties, but the hot could pass for mild if there was not a choice. If you don't care for sweet sauce, it may not be right for you, but for me, it's as good as it gets. Although sweet cornbread may not please Southern purists, it's one of the highlights here. I could eat that stuff all day if they kept bringing it. On weekends, you can check out the blues bands. Those are the best times to sample the many appetizers that are now available. Take-out, delivery and catering are also now available. The staff works hard, does not turn over much, and they care about your experience. They also earned an enviable 99 from the health inspector, reliable proof that you shouldn't judge this book by its cover. I've eaten here enough to know that they have ordinary days and amazing days. On amazing days, food is fresh and piping hot, meat is moist and the "comfort food" buzz is tough to beat. Even on ordinary days, I don't leave disappointed - it's still really good. This is on my Top Five list of barbecue spots around Atlanta and I've reviewed over 80.
(5)
Byron B.

I decided to check this place out after seeing it mentioned on Food Network. I didn't get the rib tips as they were out of them. I had smoked chicken with potato salad and mac and cheese. The sides were great - just the hearty, creamy, filling stick to your ribs food you expect from a place like this. The turkey was average at best. No better than anything I've had at thanksgiving dinner. I had heard the BBQ sauce was good but I thought it was unremarkable. I've had better store bought stuff, not that it was bad. Half star off for service. Had to wait approximately 45 minutes after finishing the meal before getting the check or any attention from the waitress at all. Add to that the fact that this place is incredibly overpriced and you have yourself a disappointing BBQ shack.
(3)
Karin S.

Awesome....Little hole in the wall but the BBQ was great - cornbread on point, meat fell off the bones, mac and cheese- mmmmmm, is all I can say!
(4)
Sheena M.

It was ok! I orders the EMS and my husband ordered the sampler. They were out of ribs. Took 45 mins to cook. If you're a bar b q place then that should have never happened. Anyways. It was just average. Nothing was GREAT.
(3)
Micah W.

The D must stand for Delicious, or Damn Good BBQ maybe, because that's exactly what it is. Best BBQ I've had in a long time, maybe ever. The place is a cozy little shack, family owned and run. The staff are so sweet and more than happy to take care of you. Service was fast and you can tell all the food is made in house. Some have said this place is in a bad part of town. As someone who lives in Atlanta, I don't personally consider this a bad part of town. In fact, its the best part of town to get good, local eats and I have lots of friends who live int he area. Plus, this joint happens to be a local police spot (four police eating there when I went), so don't worry about it. I had the pulled pork with mac & cheese, fried okra, and corn bread. The BBQ sauce was awesome, sweet & homemade, and plenty of it. The mac & cheese was very yummy, very creamy and cheesy, and the fried okra- well, how the heck can you go wrong with fired okra? My only disappointment was the corn bread. It was greasy and not really sweet enough for my taste. I prefer mine on the drier said and super sweet, like a dessert. But it was still good and went great dipped in the bbq sauce. I also had the homemade strawberry cake for dessert. They had chocolate cake, cookies, and brownies too choose from as well. It was a hard decision, but the strawberry cake was excellent- obviously not box cake and super moist. I will definitely be back. This is by far the best BBQ I've found in Atlanta and a great local spot with tons of character.
(5)
Solomon W.

I have been steered into a hole-in-the-wall once again, and I am extremely happy that I decided to take a chance on BBQ in Atlanta, a city known for some awesome eateries. Being from Texas, I often feel skeptical about eating anything noteworthy that is not cattle or simply dry-rubbed. The location is definitely one of those local dives that keeps its character, even though it is famous. It is on the outskirts of town in a scummy neighborhood. The decor is even grimey and authentically gaudy. The sauce was disappointing, as I expected: too tangy, and there was a touch too much. You can customize the amount of sauce, but I figured I would let them take care of me. Now, the meat was as tender as I have found outside of Texas brisket and Southern pulled pork. I guess as a big city, Atlanta can really spit out some solid cue. The famous rib tips were awesome. They were more like juicy hunks of pork shoulder that ripped into thick strands. The beef and pork were both shredded much like pulled pork, so it was fun guessing which one I was eating, as both were shoved into a pile on my sampler plate. The ribs were great; barky and tender. The brunswick stew was ok. The cue wraps, which are their famous "fusion appetizer", were fairly disappointing, as the pork inside was dry and unflavorful. Also, the eggroll wrapper was a bit too thick. Disregard this, as the other meats are awesome. Great cornbread, to boot. One negative beside the cue wraps and the sauce was the pricing. For a sampler plate, brunswick stew, and a few rib tips, the lunch came out to $34, without drinks. Oh well, when in Hotlanta... Definitely check this joint out. The grub is good, and the service is awesome.
(4)
Jeff N.

You will definitely leave full and smelling like BBQ!
(5)
Madeline R.

The biggest mistake you can make when you go here is to get the sauce on the side. Yes, I made that mistake. Yes, I had clueless tourist stamped to my forehead. If I ever happen to find myself in Atlanta again, you bet I'll go to Daddy D'z again. And get extra sauce poured on top. It was an accident that we found ourselves here. We tried 2 other places downtown but both were packed with all the other tourists. at least 1 1/2 hour waits. Jimmy's co-worker found this place on Yelp so we hailed a taxi and 10 minutes later we were here. I have to admit that if we hadn't arrive by taxi and at night where we couldn't really see the...um...ambiance...of this place, I would not have gone in. But that would have been the biggest mistake of my Atlanta culinary experiences. I ordered the pulled pork with fried okra and mac & cheese for $8.99. I admit i have a pretty big appetite and can consume a good amount of food but I as much as I wanted to, I couldn't finish everything. I had trouble trying to decide what to end my last bite with so i kept nibbling even though I really needed to stop. I almost regret having to leave those few bites of pulled pork and mac & cheese. Though if I had gotten sauce on the pork, instead of on the side, I'm sure none of it would have been left on that styrofoam plate.
(4)
Marcia H.

I'm too full! Just wear your old college tee and shorts because the atmosphere is casual and the food taste like a tiny southern grandma made it.
(4)
Rashar d.

Mediocre, I mean the way the sign and everything looks I thought I was gonna get some mind blowing BBQ. Not to mention the reviews here. It was OK at best slightly bad. My chicken was SO dry and tough, and they did not give me nearly enough sauce. My wife got the sampler plate that was again... OK.
(2)
Deen B.

You know I often forget about this place but I'll be damned if what they call barbecue over at fox bros and the like are gonna be the benchmark for BBQ in this city. If you don't want to feel robbed Daddy D'z has always been dependable.
(4)
Micheal R.

Best damn barbecue ribs I've ever had. The sides are awesome I had the green beans and candied yams, never had anything better. It's too bad I'm tourist or I'd eat here almost every day.
(5)
Cassidy P.

You're going to laugh, but I don't eat meat. Why would I go to a BBQ place then? Well, because there's lots of other yummy food to eat...My favorite was their fried okra; super breaded and cooked just right. Sweet tea was a little too sweet, but cornbread was tasty. Personally, I like the ambiance of a place to kick back, but the service wasn't fantastic. Three stars.
(3)
Richard L.

This place was a train wreck in terms of service and cleanliness. Coming into the restaurant, there were no cleaned tables and a long line at the counter. We surmised that this was an "order at the counter then go sit" kind of restaurant. When we got to the counter after a 15 minute wait, we were told that counter orders were only for take out, so we were told to go find a table. The one we found had been cleared but not cleaned and never was. After waiting another 15 minutes,with three different servers walking past us repeatedly, I flagged down one and asked her if she was taking care of our table. She said "all us take care of all the tables." I said, we've been waiting 15 minutes and would like to order. She said, "we're trying as hard as we can!" Then with a sigh took our order. 40 minutes later we got our food. It was actually better than average for BBQ, or maybe we were starving. After we finished, we waited 20 minutes for someone to take our plates and bring us the check. Our plates were wordlessly picked up, without being asked if we wanted anything else or a to go container. After waiting another 10 minutes for a check, I flagged down a different server and was told that you pay at the counter. There was a 10 minute wait at the counter to pay. A man sensed my exasperation and gave me and my daughters a free brownie as we left. Total time in the restaurant for two pulled pork sandwich, BBQ chicken, and four ribs was over two hours.
(1)
Gary T.

I stopped by here about a week ago and it was pretty good. The service wasn't spectacular, the waitress acted like she was doing me a favor by waiting on me but that's ok, the quality of her service was reflected in the tip I gave her.... approximately ummm....ZERO,LOL. Anyways, on to the ribs, which was the actual reason that I went there. The ribs were good although a couple were a little tough but that was because of the rub they were using. On the inside the meat was good although the half rack that I got weren't exactly what I would call "meaty". The rub had a good flavor too it, it had what I call a "savory" flavor although it wasn't spicy at all, I liked it. The sauce was pretty good. It was a brown sugar based sauce and tasted a lot like Sweet baby Ray's BBQ sauce in my opinion (not a bad thing since I like that sauce,LOL). For my sides I got black eyed peas and macaroni and cheese along with some cornbread. All three were really good, especially the macaroni and cheese and the cornbread was probably some of the best that I have ever had in a restaurant. Overall, this is a good BBQ joint although you get more (and better quality) ribs at some other places in town.
(3)
Aj S.

After about an hour wait, the food was less than mediocre. The sweet tea wasn't sweet. They drown your food in sauce and overcharged us on our bill. Definitely go somewhere else.
(1)
Jay W.

This place is single handedly responsible for making not only my best friend move from NJ to Atlanta, but for me STRONGLY considering a NJ-ATL relocation myself. This place solidifies my theory, the more "hole in the wall" the place looks, the more passionate the food coming out of its kitchen. We had the sampler, and believe me, I ate it all! Cornbread was on point, as well as the brisket. The sweet tea was off the chain, and last but not least, the customer service was wonderful, as they constantly showed us southern hospitality at its finest. I can't wait to visit again!
(5)
Sherry W.

I would rate the food a 3.5, but rounded up to 4 stars because of the unique setting. Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt stands out in it's appearance. It's a large shack-like building with an aluminum pig on the roof and paintings of blues icons on the outer walls. The interior is very casual and is heavily decorated with memorabilia, old photos, and signs. You can order out or eat in. It seems as though a lot of people order out because at the counter, there are about 5 signs that emphasize, "if you order take out, you can not eat at the tables!" I went on a late night with someone else. I wasn't hungry but we decided to split an appetizer and a meal. We ordered a small portion of fried mushrooms and a half bbq chicken meal. The fried mushrooms came out first. They came with ranch, and they were pretty good. They were super super hot (temperature) and each mushroom was coated in a fried cornmeal-like layer. Then the BBQ chicken arrived with a side of cornbread, mac'n'cheese, and candied yams. The BBQ chicken was pretty good. Tangy bbq sauce, and the skin on the chicken was crispy/roasted. The cornbread was really different, in a good way. It's large and it's really soft. The mac'n'cheese was not bad, and the candied yams were pretty standard. The portions here are really big! Even the small portion of fried mushrooms was bigger than expected. We had a plentiful amount of leftovers. Service is super nice and super attentive!
(4)
Antonio A.

Best BBQ I've had in Atlanta. You NEED to check out my photos I posted of the place, and the FOOD! Daddy D'z looks pretty ghetto fabulous on the outside. I love it! Daddy D'z is the sh!t! So dope. It looks like a super ghetto shack built with thin plywood, then someone spray painted a mural of black musicians on the outside, in the same style as the paintings on the intro of the Good Times tv show. Then they have hand made metal pig welded together on the roof... with red eyes, it looks like he's stoned out of his mind... and right next to that, it says "the BBQ joynt!" HAHAHA! f*cking awesome. what's NOT to love about this place?! it has true Dirty South character and charm. I love it!!!!! On the other side of the shack, if you don't notice the huge black steel pig, with "Daddy D'z Bar-B-Que Joynt" cut into it... then fasho you'll notice the humongous metal sign protruding from the building that says "Daddy D'z. We go both ways 4 u" haha! Genius! Add some Neon lights to the front of the building, and you're set. Daddy D'z is all right! When you walk into the building, you need to watch your step, because it looks like there's road construction happening inside. The pavement is all cracked up, and missing chunks, so watch the ground to make sure you don't trip or sprain your ankle! However, it's so hard to watch the floor, because they have interesting signs on the wall, like "Have your woody serviced here" and whatnot. I went here with a bunch of my friends, who are ATL natives. The waitress motioned to have us sit down at a table, gave us some low budget black n white laminated menus (It was funny - they actually had a ghetto photocopied scanned photo of the late owner on the menu. Classy! It also says, right ON THE MENU... "The owner is really cheap -- please don't forget to tip the waitstaff!" LOL), and then asked us what we wanted to order with her Caribbean accent. I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so we all ordered different things: BBQ Chicken: It was AWESOME. They seemed to fry it first, so the outside was super crispy, then they bbqed it and put alot of sauce on it. Damn, it was awesome! I'm all about it. BBQ Pork Ribs: These were pretty good, but I'm more of a beef rib guy, so I was kind of like whatever about it... Pulled Pork: Off the CHAIN son! Oh man. The pork was so soft and perfectly flavored... it just combines with the awesome bbq sauce and melts in your mouth. Hell yeah. Brunswick Stew: It's good!!! But uhmm, what the hell is inside Brunswick stew? I had never previously heard of it, or tried it. My friends said it's a traditional ATL thing... it's like chili kind of, but much better. Aside from corn, I dunno what's in it, but I like it. And it's served with Daddy D'z sweet cornbread. Dope! Mac n cheese: This is the Mac Daddy of Macaroni n Cheese. It's awesome, super cheesy and slightly spicy. I'm all about it. Broccoli casserole: I've never had this dish before. But I LOVE it! Broccoli and cheese, and whatever the hell else is in there. It's effin awesome, I can't wait to have more of it! But it requires a plane trip back to Atlanta, damn it. Greens: The greens were pretty good, but I'll be honest with you. Some people might hate on me for saying this, but the Turnip Greens at Cracker Barrel kills the greens at Daddy D'z. Seriously! Cracker Barrel straight up SMASHES the greens at Daddy D'z. With no mercy. Fried Okra: Nice fried okra... awesome. Breaded and fried, and so fattening, if you eat too much, they'll be calling you Okra Winfrey. Not too dry like the ones at Cracker Barrel. Daddy D'z wins this round! Beans: I didn't try em. I don't like beans. I just save em for the amigos here in Cali. Onion rings: battered and fried, not bad! But nothing super special. Sweet potatoes: Oh snap! That's my joint right there. Nice and sweet, super good! Fried green tomatoes: These weren't good at all. So disappointed and sorry to say it... because I love the fried green tomatoes at Lucille's BBQ (a bbq chain in Cali), but these green tomatoes were too thin, too greasy, too soft and wobbly. Not feelin it. At all. We all ordered sweet tea, which was good, but it was more of an ATL norm. Kinda standard. EXCELLENT SERVICE from the Caribbean waitress, who was super cool to us! I made sure to tip her at least $14 or 15. I can NOT wait to go back to Daddy D'z. I'm definitely hitting it up again next time I'm in the ATL!!!
(5)
John S.

Amazing BBQ. I had the sampler plate. It was perfect. Melt off the bones ribs, juicy pork and delicious brisket. The corn bread wasn't good...but all the meats and the coleslaw were complimentary and scrumptious. Fast service, friendly too.
(4)
Michele A.

Big, fatty, saucy ribs. Amazing cornbread. Atmosphere for days. This is our go to rib place in Atlanta.
(5)
Matt W.

Pulled pooooooork... That's what I can never avoid ordering here. It calls out, begging for love even when my eyes dare stray to other parts of the menu. They're always a little on the chintzy side when it comes to the amount of sauce included by default, but you can order more. Getting what you want here is fairly easy - with the number of side dishes and custom combination plates that you can put together, you're guaranteed to create something edible. They do, however, put some odd restrictions on veggie plate pairings that never really made much sense to the vegetarians I went with (or me, for that matter). Daddy D'z collard greens certainly make the grade as "sufficiently Southern": only slightly bitter, salty, and cooked enough to avoid over-crunchiness but not to the point of falling apart. This place thus scores well as venue for a proper introduction to collards (Northerners, I'm looking at you). The desserts unfortunately seem almost as though they were an afterthought, like something that grandma Mae happened to bake and bring over for her favorite employee to eat during breaks or something. All of the core ideas seemed sound and traditional (red velvet, chocolate, and a few other cake/cobbler varieties) but none had that "Atlanta summer"-type moistness you'd expect from a down-home baked good. Get a slice to share if you have some room, though.
(3)
Kim K.

OH my gosh. This place was amazing. It's a scary-looking shack in a scary-looking part of town (that's how you know it's gonna be good). I was in a horrible mood and was super tired as I was on a cross-country drive, so I wasn't even really in the mood to eat (sacrilege!), but I ordered a brisket sandwich and some mac and cheese to go (plus a sweet tea because hello). Mom got pulled pork, mac and cheese, green beans and I think something else (fried zucchini?), niece got mac and cheese and fried zucchini. Niece was momentarily horrified to find a pickle in with her zucchini but she got over it. The mac and cheese was nice (I ended up eating it a few hours later), as were the rest of the sides. The brisket? AMAZING. Keep in mind, I'm grumpy and ticked off and exhausted. The brisket was SO GOOD it literally made me start laughing when I was eating it. I was just SO happy to have something that awesome in my mouth. I thought I took pics of everything but maybe not? I don't know. I was in an exhausted daze of sleep deprivation and great brisket. I will DEFINITELY be back here, one way or another. I live in TX now but ATL (and Daddy D'z), I will be back. One thing to know: if you order it to go, you can't sit in the parking lot and eat (at least according to the signs ALL OVER the place). But that's ok! They're nice people and you should go in and eat anyway, so you can tip them!
(5)
Karly G.

I have to say that this is one of my favorite BBQ experiences ever. The first time was on a casual date and I pretty much stuffed my face with bbq chicken, fried zucchinis and okras. The date was impressed that I wasn't shy about eating! LOL. I love their fried zucchinis!!!
(5)
Sam K.

Rib tips were fork tender, smoky, and saucey. Best smoked turkey I've ever had. Red beans and rice were also the best Ive ever had. Service is very slow.
(4)
Drisha M.

Tried Daddy D'z for first time last night! A knock out! I have tried many rib places and bbq joints, and really started to wonder if A-town had any good places to eat pork! The meat was tender with just enough char! The batter dipped orka and mushrooms, made me..... well were most flavorful and crispy! The sauce, sweet tangy and sticky, added the accent to the already impressive full slab. Great service, excellent meat and reasonable price. Already added to contacts in phone!
(5)
Heather S.

I just read the post from Emily G, welcome aboard girlfriend! I have been frequenting this place for years and have tried other joints that just never measure up. I always keep coming back to Daddy D'z! I just don't want it to lose anything b/c so many people will now flock there :).
(5)
Katherine W.

Food was okay. Service was terrible. I ordered online and half my order wasn't delivered. When I called to tell them, they didn't have what I had originally ordered and they were unable to reimburse me.
(2)
Kelly S.

Here I come with my little thundercloud, raining on everybody else's parade . . . First, I looooove the atmosphere in this place. It's very run-down looking, but in a good way. And when the windows and doors are open on a pleasant day, it just gives me that perfect light-at-heart feeling, like being on vacation. The server was very sweet and attentive, and she got everything correct. A+ for service! Now onto the food (dun dun duuuuuun!). Here's what I had and what ratings I assign to each item: - Fried Mushrooms - 3 stars. Nice and crispy, but they lack seasoning in the batter. Also, they came with standard Ranch dressing on the side, which tasted like it came out of a jar. I prefer to see a little initiative in my dipping sauces. - Pulled pork - 4 stars. The pork was delightfully tender, and there wasn't an overwhelming number of fat chunks. Minus 1 star because I don't like their sauce. I got the "hot" sauce, and it was about as spicy as a piece of notebook paper. Waaaay too sweet for my taste. - Cornbread - 5 stars. Some of the best I've ever had. I'll warn you, though, it's sweet. - Fried Okra - 2 stars. I'm a HUGE okra fanatic, and this was definitely subpar. Adequately crispy, but no seasoning whatsoever. First time in my life I've put salt on fried okra. - Corn on the Cob - ZERO stars. It was mushy and lifeless. My friend and I both got it, and neither of us could choke it down. - Brownie - 3 stars. Standard nutless brownie (although they have ones with nuts as well). Not to die for (as some brownies are), but not the horrid cakey kind with icing either. I ended up spending about $18 on this meal, and given the fact that I find the food to be lackluster at best, I doubt I'll be back. This is probably a 2.5 star-rating that I've rounded up to 3.
(3)
Steve T.

Great cornbread. Ribs were pretty good. A little fattier than I like. Plus I would prefer to not have the ribs come out with sauce on. Like them dry. Good place to hit on the way to a Braves game.
(3)
Ryan F.

I've been probably 15 times and can safely say it's probably the most overrated Q in Atlanta. The meat is barely passable and the sides all taste like they are from boxes. That cornbread is abysmal and never, ever cooked on the bottom. It has the character and history, but not the food.
(2)
Katherine L.

I wouldn't come here again. The ribs we had were dry and didn't fall off the bone easily. I had to fight with the bone to get the meat off! Everyone at our table had the same problem... we eventually got tired of trying to eat. The bbq sauce was pretty good, though. We had candied yams and mac n' cheese as sides. The yams were pretty good, we had big pieces! The mac n' cheese was just okay... nothing special. We also had cornbread with our mean... that cornbread was not too yummy.. maybe try the texas toast? Although... that just looked like fat pieces of bread.
(2)
Ivan S.

Daddy Dz, the daddy of all ribs and in a building where the term "rib shack" would be complimentary. Some are put off by the shack. Others find the shack a sign of good BBQ therein. The shack doesn't scare me and because it's a police hangout, neither do the somewhat sketchy people occasionally walking through the parking lot. The portions are huge and the prices are small. Don't wait til the end of the night as things sell out through the course of the day. Unless you like sauce, order it on the side. The generosity of their portions, unfortunately extends to the amount of sauce poured on each plate. If you fear the BBQ, however, their smoked turkey is enough to make this fat man stray. The sides are also solid, red beans and rice a stand-out. They swear by their corn bread and normally it's good, though I find it too sweet some times. From personal experience do not, however, ask "How sweet is the corn bread today?" as they will shoot you dirty looks. They also have sharp knives back there too.
(4)
Ryan L.

My friend from LA came by Atlanta for a few hours, and I wanted to take him to a restaurant that can speak for Atlanta, something Southern and local. At first, I wanted to go to a simple country style Southern restaurant, but Atlanta seems to lack in that category, and Busy Bee was closed already on Sunday. Therefore, some good Southern barbecue would be good. The place is in a rougher part of town, and the building is old and a bit of a dive, but that just adds to the experience. Daddy D'z really evokes a Southern feel that one can not really get back home in LA. Food-wise, I was a bit disappointed that almost everything on the menu was out by 8pm. They should really plan to have more meat selections all the way to closing time, or just close after lunch on Sunday. When we went at 8pm on Sunday, they only had ribs, white meat chicken, and smoked turkey. I really wanted to try some Southern brisket or pulled pork, but I settled for smoked turkey; white meat chicken is not my thing...Each meal goes around $10-16, and comes with two sides and cornbread. The portions were a bit small for what I was excepting, but the food was amazing. The smoked turkey was tender and moist, and the sauce really complemented the smoky flavor. My two sides, mac n cheese and fried okra, were also amazing. I typically do not like cornbread, but this one was full of texture and flavor, and was moist. The mac n cheese had a hint of pork fat in it, which elevated it to another level. My friend ordered the ribs, and he said they were really good too. Service was a bit slow, perhaps due to our table being on the enclosed patio. Flies are not a major problem, but couple roamed around. Overall, the place would be amazing if portions were bigger, service was quicker, and more selections were available, but for what we got, the food was divine, and quintessentially Atlanta.
(3)
Karen B.

Had the chopped/pulled pork plate, corn on the cob and the zestiest mac and cheese ever - boy was I a happy camper! I get the cool run down bluesy feel of the place but it was a bit chilly today in the front dining area. Our server could not have been more adorable - didn't get her name,but looks like Maya Rudolph a bit - even Daddy himself said hi. Will spread the word for sure. Perfect for lunch - service was so fast! Great job guys. I am a fan.
(4)
Angela M.

Daddy D'z was D-licious! While the location and "decor" might not attract you, anyone who knows barbecue knows that the best is made in places where they don't worry with the building - they let the food speak for itself. The ribs were delicious - big and meaty. Some of mine were a little on the chewy side, but the flavor was amazing. The sauce is thick and on the sweet side. I was very impressed by the sides. While many bbq places have only cole slaw and potato salad, Daddy D'z has plenty of options - enough for plenty of different combinations for the veggie plate. My husband and I split the half slab of ribs and a veggie plate with fried zucchini, collard greens, broccoli casserole, and macaroni and cheese. The collard greens and fried zucchini were delicious. The broccoli casserole was good with more rice and cheese than broccoli. The macaroni and cheese was not the best - a little on the runny side. The cornbread was also on the sweet side and very dense.
(4)
Matt G.

Let me start by saying the food was really good. All the choices you would expect from a BBQ joint. I had the brisket which was excellent. At my table, we had pork, ribs and chicken. Everyone was happy. The brisket was very tender and tasty. I liked the sauce. I don't usually like the sauce to come on the meat but they used it sparingly so it was all good. All the sides were good as well. The cornbread was good but not life-changing like some have seemed to say. I'm from the south so I have had some good cornbread. Having said all that, the only complaint is that I don't know if the exhaust fan was broken that day or what but the smoke was so potent that all of our eyes were hurting. I love BBQ and have been to many BBQ dives and I have never experienced that before. I will definitely give it another try. The food is worth it.
(4)
Tania C.

Bland food.... where's the seasoning? Thanks for dumping a cup of bbq sauce over my food. Not the seasoning I had in mind. I had pork and a side of mac and cheese... GREASE central, and the mac was over cooked and mushy. How can you screw up mac and cheese ppl? I expected more out of this shack. It's not too bad on the eyes once you're seated inside but the food wasn't worth the price at all. I left smelling like smoke and ready for a shower. Let's try again.
(2)
Olen R.

4.5 stars for the food, 3 for the atmosphere, and 1 for the service. The food was incredible, plus the fact that they have PBR tall-boys only makes me like it more. Get both kinds of bbq sauce, the spicy isn't spicy but it's more of a vinegar based sauce, the mild is more of the sweet tomato/ketchup based sauce. They sauces were really good mixed together. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. I'd like to give them more stars but the service was maybe the worst I've ever had. Maybe it was because we obviously tourists. The place was nearly empty, but nobody ever came came to check if we needed anything else, which we did. They seemed almost p!ssed off when I asked for more BBQ sauce. We never got refills of the ridiculously sweet tea, hence the PBR. And we had to go track somebody down in the back to get our check. Go there if you want really good BBQ, and you're not in a hurry, and you're willing to be treated like you're causing them a major hassle by eating there.
(3)
Daniela S.

I'm dying to find some good BBQ here in the ATL, and after hearing rave reviews about this joint I decided to try it out. Sadly, I really wish I hadn't. I thought a cool hole in the wall (and it's a for real hole in the wall) would have great BBQ but I was wrong. It was aight. I can't even say it's something I could get at home or at a grill-out. No, I don't even know if it's that good. The BBQ sauce was meh. At least it was sweet instead of the vinegar based. I got ribs and they were rather anorexic. The sides were forgettable...bland to average. Sweet tea was was hardly sweet. But don't go by my opinion on that cause I like my sweet tea sweet enough to cause a cavity or two. Service was the best thing going for this joint. But even that will not make me go back.
(2)
G L.

Oh my God this place was delicious!!! My baby sister came in from California and she wanted some really good BBQ and sure enough - Daddy D'z didn't disappoint! We had pulled pork, greens, red beans and rice, baked beans, cornbread, texas toast and corn. Sooo amazing! The location has decent parking near the cemetery and the waitresses were so very nice! definitely worth a visit!!
(5)
Chef Invisible T.

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know. I am confused--- so many out-o-towners 5 star this joint up so much. The ribs are good for the first two bits and then the sauce turns to "Brown Sugar Honey". The side casserole was momma remembrance friendly. The cornbread on this visit was also very authentic. Maybe some supped up Jiffy. I like the decor--Because you can tell they didn't hire AI3 Design Firm to match the ambiance to the look of the Sampler Plate.At least Daddy D's adds the Atl. soul into it. Service was very sweet--which really fits into the overall flavor. Dixie Crystals, Tupelo Honey, and Molasses. Will be back fo' some Bluez'. 3.10 stars Chef Invisible--Out
(3)
Jay S.

Found this place on the food network and my fellow yelpers! It is in a bit of a sketchy neighborhood. We pulled into the parking lot and looked at this old shack. Looked like it was deserted and we wondered if we should even enter. Luckily we took the chance and walked through the doors. The BBq ribs were delicious. cornbread was nice and soft. So bummed that they did not have the red beans and rice. Loved the stew and the beef brisket is not to ne missed either. Loved the sides especially the greens and the broccoli casserole.
(4)
Haley C.

If you got that southern itch for some good BBQ, cown' bread, and sweet tea-- this is the joynt! Their sides are all delicious and compliment the tender sweet smoked BBQ flavors. Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Mmm mm good.
(4)
Matt C.

after years of hearing and reading the hype surrounding daddy d'z, i finally tried it last weekend. i was expecting great things, and walked away completely satisfied. definitely some of the best bbq i've ever had, and the best i've tried in atlanta proper. tried the pulled pork, ribs, potato salad, fried okra, brunswick stew and mac & cheese. portions are gigantic; one 'plate' is more than enough to feed 2 people.. or make 2 meals, if you choose to take some of it home. the pork and the ribs were equally great; moist, smoky, with nice burnt ends. my only complaint is that the pulled pork comes fully covered in sauce. though their sauce is delicious, i always like to be able to add my own as necessary, wanting the meat's flavors to stand out before the sauce's. obviously this is easily remedied; i'll just ask for it on the side next time. all sides i tried were fantastic, with the potato salad & stew as the highlights. loved the atmosphere; reminded me of old bbq joints in mississippi i've been to over the years.
(4)
Deanna J.

This place oozes character. And they serve BBQ, too. You'll pull up into the gravel lot, and you're greeted by what looks to be a cross between a house and a shack. No worries, though, once you step inside, the air works just fine. I went with patio seating and was warm enough in the middle of winter. The menu has a wide selection of meats and also a ton of side items. (My passion is side items. Did I ever mention that?) I really liked the BBQ, but didn't love it - however, I'd like to try it again - as some of the other reviewers mentioned, maybe it grows on you. My next trip will hopefully involve going during a time when they have a blues band playing. . . and I'm sure barbecue flavored with blues and a beer will taste all the sweeter.
(4)
Barry G.

Heck Yes I enjoyed Daddy D'z! I treated myself to some Daddy D'z on Saturday after along day of moving and yard work. I loved stepping out of my car and smelling the wood smoke that filled the air. This is always a sign that something good.....or bad...or neither....is about to happen! Anyway there was a small line of folks inside all happy and covered in BBQ sauce. I checked over the menu and landed on the holy grail! The Combo plate! 4 ribs, 1/4 chicken 2 sides Perfect. I wanted it to go so I ordered a PBR while I waited. On a side note, anywhere that sells 24oz PBR's is like home for me! I kinda over estimated how much I would drink while I waited and ended up leaving probably 16 oz of that can, but it's not like I could take it with me anyway! When I got home and opened up my trademark styrofoam box I was greeted with a handsome plate of Q. I ordered coleslaw and green beans as sides. It was all FANTASTIC. the chicken was cooked to perfection, a little crispy but super moist, the Ribs were great, not fatty at all really, and the sides were both spot on. It's not exactly cheap, but then again I don't eat there every week, so I won't go broke treating myself once in a while. Atlanta is home to some excellent BBQ places, so definitely make sure that you stop in at Daddy D'z if you're on a Q tour of the city.
(4)
Amanda W.

Unfortunately Daddy D'z isn't deserving of 5 stars anymore from me. I agree with the others - something has changed. We've been there twice in the last couple of weeks and have been disappointed both times. Was there a change in ownership?! Daddy D'z son is now listed as dead on the menu too. The wait staff is different as well. The collards were soggy (they used to be my favorite side!) and lacking in the spicy flavor they used to have. The pulled pork didn't seem to be as high quality or cooked right. It used to be so moist and full of flavor, but now it's a bit tough. Plus the sauce is different - hard to put a finger on it, but definitely not the same. Cornbread is still good, but they give you about a fourth of what they used to. Sad day indeed. Not sure where we're going to enjoy our BBQ from now on. This was our favorite.
(3)
Timothy H.

From First Glance Most wouldn't get into the Door, but let me tell you It's worth it to take the advice your Mom or Grandma told you, "Don't Judge a book by its cover". This place has great sauces and amazing ribs. MUST HAVE CORN BREAD They serve tall boy Pabst Cans, which tops off the amazing Dinner.
(4)
Demetria C.

I was a little skeptical but the BBQ was good, and received large portions we needed carry out boxes. Ordered ribs sausage and chicken ribs were tender they were huge , sausage was average and chicken. was tender. Beans and potato salad were basic BBQ sauce it was a bitter with a hint of sweet nothing to win BBQ Master's with but overall you get your monies worth.
(4)
Michelle B.

It seemed criminal to NOT have BBQ on Labor Day, and since I'd never had Daddy D'z, the BF and I decided to give it a go. Not bad...not great either, but it hit the spot, and it was better than being at the mercy of a friend-of-a-friend's backyard BBQ. Brunswick stew was pretty good; nice consistency. In fact, better than a four star restaurant here in town that shall remain nameless. The mac and cheese and baked beans were OK; better than the aforementioned backyard meal. The brisket was a bit dry, but we all know how hard it is to do a decent brisket. The green beans were outstanding, well-seasoned like Granny used to make. The best part? The smoke permeated everything and stayed with us for two days! And I got my first, and last, BBQ meal of the season without having to break a sweat.
(3)
Jamie G.

Any BBQ lover should stop here. Its a real great dive that offers amazing food and live blues bands. I went in and ordered the sampler plate. The owner was a reall cool guy who made you feel like you were in his home. The meat was amazing, best pulled pork ever. The greens and cornbread were off the hook as well.
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Linda J.

Daddy D'z holds a special place in my heart. I always make it a point to go there every time I'm in town. Their food is amazing (brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it), their sweet tea is awesome (God I miss sweet tea), and the lady that works there is personable, funny, and recognizes me even though I'm only in there from time to time. It's just a chill place to go and enjoy a delicious, filling meal. I usually get the BBQ pork plate, with mac & cheese and fried okra. My bro usually gets the same thing, but with their broccoli casserole (oh so amazing) and beans so we can share our sides. We get cornbread as well. It is HEAVEN. I would like to give them 4.5 stars. Why can't I do that?
(4)
Stormtrooper H.

Daddy Dz is the best (authentic Southern) BBQ in the city, and is a genuine hole in the wall. However, don't be scared off by the look of the place when you walk in, it's worth it for the food and the kitchen has a health rating of 96. The sides, the meat, the sweet T, the corn bread.. it's all great. Go with the okra and hot BBQ sauce with whatever you order.
(4)
Annie T.

Had lunch here today. I have to say... southern pork ribs sure are delish. A few things make Daddy Dz fabulous: 1) The meat falls off the bones. It's smokey, tender, juicy, and crispy on the outside all at the same time. 2) Sauce is mildy kicky, which is good for me. 3) Corn Bread. Danm that shit is good. It's basically the best corn bread I've ever had. EVER. I eat a lot of corn bread. Think chinese sponge cake-like consistency with specs of yellow corn and a nice golden brown crust on top. Yumm-O! 4) Service - There be some nice peeps here. 5) History in the Making... the owner is closing the place to film a movie there on Wednesday. How awesome is that? Anyway, you should check this place out. It's worth the drive if you are in the greater Atlanta area.
(5)
Paul C.

THIS is what I'm talking about. I just can't get into Fox Brothers' dry meat and vinegary sauce. Daddy D'z is as good as it gets for cue. But isn't that the way? The best barbecue is almost always in the place that looks like the biggest dive. Also, for those in the Grant Park area, they deliver.
(5)
Luke W.

Overall, I was not impressed by Daddy D'z, especially given the word of mouth I'd heard. I had the Sampler Plate so I could try a wide variety of their barbecue. Unfortunately, all of the meat, ribs and pork, needed a snorkel for the ocean of sauce they were swimming in. In general, my barbecue philosophy is: bad meat is hidden by sauce, and good meat doesn't need sauce. In Daddy D'z case, I'm not even sure; once I sopped up most of the barbecue, the meat seemed to taste pretty good, especially the ribs, but it was hard to tell. I think the meat would be very improved if they just left off 3/4 of the sauce. If their ribs are as good as they say they are, they shouldn't need to hide them in sauce. In addition, the service was very slow when we were there. Although there were only a few diners there, it took forever to get our food and the server didn't pay any attention to us.
(2)
Phil S.

Very good BBQ. I loved the ribs and the pulled pork. The prices were high compared to other places though. The sides were above average as well. Food 4 Stars Service 3 stars Value 2 stars
(3)
Ashleigh G.

Pretty good food, decent service or at least way I find to be the typical level of service in the south. My only real gripe is that it took at least twenty five mins to get our food, and the excessive number of flies on the patio. Despite it being screened in the door was left open an the garbage cans were located right by the door drawing the flies in. Not too mention that for the amout of money I spent I really should not have had to deal with flies and garbage cans sitting ten feet from where I was dining. The three stars are really based soley on the food.
(3)
Demetria R.

Went here with a local friend and thought it was a joke cause it looked like a gas station. Walked in and was impressed with the selection. Had fish and bbq and was impressed with the bbq not so much with the fish. Will return to try the rest of the menu
(4)
Jada G.

Chopped pork pate with fried zucchini and mac n' cheese . yummy!! I have been here many of times, although have never been here on the days they have live music (bummer). the collards are good, the fried okra is good. The Arnold Palmer is good. I love it y'all!!! I love the sauce. I like how they pour the sauce on top of the meat when they fix the plate. So it's saturated just enough, but not overkill. I have only been dissatisfied by this restaurant only once. They had hella fat on the meat. I don't like that much fat. they have a small beer selection, but honestly, do you go to que joints or the que or the draft? You must go to Daddy Dz y'all!
(3)
Ansley A.

Still delicious and amazing with the friendliest staff.
(5)
Gabriel R.

I don't know much about what the place looks like (we did a pick up) but I can tell ya that everything that I ate was really good! 2 slabs of ribs (obviously), 4 pulled pork platters, corn bread, pork "wraps" (a must have), potato salad (nice hint of mustard), and their famous broccoli with rice and cheddar was exceptional. The funny part about that one is there is hardly any broccoli but it really doesn't matter...there's a couple pieces of green in what is rice and cheese heaven! Give these guys your business. You won't regret it.
(4)
Vang H.

Why does everything here have to be so good? Why do you have to be so far away from where I live? All these questions... because the food here totally does it for me. I must admit that I find it extremely difficult to order chicken or turkey at a bbq joint and stick to my chopped pork and ribs- both of which are divine here. Their sides are delicious as well (and I've had more than my fair share). My favs are: collard greens, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, fried mushrooms (anyone noticing a theme with the fried foods?), mac and cheese, stew, red beans n rice, que wraps... I might as well list the whole side items menu! Definitely worth a drive down here to get some of Daddy's cooking!
(4)
Melvin A.

Pretty decent. just not highly recommended.
(2)
Arthur Y.

I can't believe I've lived in Atlanta my entire life but never made it here until I moved to Grant Park. FLAVOR, FLAVOR, FLAVOR. I ordered the sampler plate, and I must say it has me tempted to remain unfaithful to my previous favorite BBQ joints (Maddy's, Fox Bros, Fat Matt's). As a rule I scoff at beef bbq and generally feel it has no place on a menu. However, the brisket here almost made me want to rethink my mantra...until I moved on to the pulled pork, which was dazzling--succulent and a tad smokey. The sampler also included a few ribs, which were definitely good but could have been slightly more tender, if I must nitpick. As if they needed more, the cornbread is hands down the best I've ever had. No question. They manage to keep it from drying out and it packs a moist buttery sweetness that damn near made me forget about the huge plate of meat sitting in front of me on the sampler platter. It's not cheap as far as BBQ goes, but for my money it's well worth it.
(4)
Blake B.

You can not beat Daddy D'z. If you are a BBQ lover, and not the kind that just likes to go into a cookie cutter defrosted pulled pork restaurant, and aren't afraid to mingle with the real folks, then this is where you need to go. Daddy D's is definitely not the prettiest venue. It's basically a tiny shack with a covered porch. The A/C struggles to even keep up with the small amount of space they do have. That said, their food is unstoppable. Their BBQ is real southern style, flavorful and juicy and just as it should be. Their Mac and Cheese is some of the best I've ever had, definitely not the ice cream scoop of glorified Kraft that most places dish out. The greens are also fantastic, and the cornbread is worth a finger in the eye. All of this for very reasonable prices, and true ghetto autheticity. They've been named best BBQ by just about every major publication I can think of sometime or another. I've never left this place not stuffed out of my mind and happy as hell about it. The waitresses call you 'baby' and 'darlin'. You will smile at least twice. It's located right between MLK and Memorial, definitely not the top pick of neighborhoods you want to cruise, but where else are you going to get real BBQ done right? Answer: nowhere.
(5)
Dr. J C.

Driving through Atlanta about dinner time on the way to Fl for spring break. Decided to jump off I-75 to get some grub. Our consensus in the car was that they are actually trying to look run down so they can fit into the neighborhood or go undetected enough in the 'hood to not get vandalized. However the blues that were being played could be described as nothing less than authentic. Ribs were mediocre with a much too pungent sauce that was forgettable, but the cornbread ROCKED. It was dense and sweet and tasted like the cream corn casserole your mom makes at Thanksgiving . We suggest you go for the cornbread and stay for the blues but pass on the ribs, the left overs are still sitting in my parents fridge in Florida. Leave someone to watch your car.
(3)
Rob B.

July 26-I would have been concerned with the building appearance but since we found it on a famous food channel website we ordered. We were given a sample piece that was good but a little on the salty side. My wife and I joked we would need to drink a lot of water. We ordered a whole slab and wings but both fell short and I'm not to sure why. Perhaps it was the carry out order but we were on our way out of town and made a special stop there after we arrived in town. One of my kids did not even finish her ribs and the other kid denied eating more. Actually, we did not finish the slab or the wings. Maybe it was not our day for Daddy D'z. but would we stop back, not likely...rather more like nope.
(2)
Stephie Z.

Food's decent. Pulled chicken drowning in sauce- sauce was tasty and sweet- not my favorite type but still palatable. The fried zucchini is freshly battered and fried and oh so good. The batter is all encompassing and the inside is perfect in it's friedness. The mac-n-cheese I don't dig. Way too peppery for me. The cheesiness just isn't there.
(3)
Gina H.

We had family in town and there were 6 of us that tried Daddy D'z for the first time. Overall consensus was that it was good, mainly for portion size...Fatt Matt's sauce is actually better. A plus about Daddy D'z are the sides are better except for Mac and cheese. We tried ribs, chicken (a little dry), Mac and cheese, candied yams, rice and beans and collard greens. The sweet tea was exceptionally sweet. If that's your thing you'll love it. The ambience leaves a lot to be desired but the great service makes you not notice. Would we go back?? If we're looking to get stuffed off of BBQ for a good price...YES! Try it, not the best in the city but you won't be disappointed.
(4)
James W.

It's good BBQ. I wouldn't say it is the best I've ever had, but it's pretty good. The BBQ Sauce has a little different zing to it that gives it a special kick. Also, make sure if you go on a Saturday, you get there early because it gets packed quickly. Also, don't go during a Cubs vs. Atlanta game, you won't be able to get a seat at all.
(4)
Christopher P.

brisket + swine + friends = good times after mowin down some clay targets at tome lowe, a man gets hungry. So we came to daddy d'z to satisfy our hunger. Had the brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was not cut against the grain and tasted like it came from a slow cooker.... yuck. The pork was very good but it didn't not have a hickory flavor. It tasted like it was roasted in the oven you have at home. They have a thick memphis style bbq sawce that's pretty good. Service was very nice but very slow. That's about it...
(3)
Shannon H.

I crave their sweet tea and cornbread. Everything I order has been amazing and I plan to try everything on the menu. I am constantly here and bringing friends and fam. Not at all pretty to look at but, so darn tasty.
(5)
Rod B.

I keep saying that one of these days I'm going to get around to reviewing all of the barbecue places in Atlanta and those in other places I've lived or visited. So, while thinking about where to eat before going to the Braves game on Saturday night, I thought of this place and I guess I'll start my barbecue reviews here. Let me start by saying that I've lived in the south nearly my entire life and have had the privilege of living in Austin and just outside of Kansas City. I visit Memphis every now and then as well, so I've lived in or visited the hubs of barbecue for my entire life. To me, there isn't a bad style of barbecue but they all have their own flair. I have to say that I am biased toward the Texas-style barbecue trio of Brisket, Pork Ribs and Sausage. The appeal of this style barbecue is that it is usually dry-rubbed and uses no sauce during cooking which tends to allow the meat to absorb the smoke and dry-rub flavors. It tends to be very tender and very moist and doesn't necessarily need a sauce- some places in Texas don't even have a sauce. OK, so back to Daddy D'z. Of all the places I've eaten in Georgia since I moved from Austin in 2002, this place most replicates the flavor, texture and taste of the Texas barbecue that I prefer. Their Brisket is usually very good but their pulled pork is fine, too. I could and sometimes do just eat the meat- I like the sides OK but really, I come here for the meat. If you're going to a Braves game, you're less than a mile from the stadium and is one of the closest places to eat in the stadium area. They also will let you buy meat by the pound, so if you want to tailgate, you can bring your own sides and adult beverages and take their meat with you to the parking lot. One note- they're not officially open early enough on a Sunday to get take out but I've found that the door is often open and they'll hook you up anyway.
(4)
Carla L.

I revisited Daddy D'z for the first time in years. Although the meat (hickory chicken wings and pork ribs) is still good, the sauce tasted like store-bought BBQ sauce...not the Daddy D'z sauce that I was craving. They definitely need a new cook b/c the side dishes aren't as great as they used to be. The mac & cheese was too peppery and just falls apart. The potato salad definitely was not made by anyone from the south. I'll stick with BBQ1 on Lower Roswell Rd.
(2)
Sharondia P.

The food is good, bit over priced, but good. I enjoy the smoked turkey. The BBQ is good. They could ease up on the salt a bit, because the side dishes are salty. I've been several times and that is the only complaint I have. I choose the fried or sweet sides, because they're not as salty.
(3)
Gary F.

This place ain't pretty, but it sho' is good! So the food I give 4 stars, but our server was great and really made it a 5 star place for me. Three out of four of us had the sampler, because all the food smelled so good. It was a ton of food and we all rolled out of there. The ribs had a ton of meat on them. So, wear some plastic jump suits and a big, because the food is messy. The hot sauce BBQ sauce is not hot at all and has more flavor, so get it.
(5)
Nick D.

If you thought in your head of what a divey bbq place should look like D'z would be the answer. There are refrigerators in the main room, an old big screen tv, and dirt in the cracks. But, this is some of the best bbq in Atlanta. They take it too a whole new level with their fried wontons stuff with pulled pork. They are bite-sized and you dip them in bbq sauce. The sandwiches are great but be aware that they can run out of ribs at times. It's a great place to go before a Braves game for some food instead of that stale $10 hotdog at Turner.
(4)
Jena H.

Great food.. and cornbread to DIE for! It's my favorite thing on the menu with it's sweet bread and bits of corn. (It comes with the brunswick stew, and you can get extra pieces for $1 more). Considering the building itself, I feel the menu is over priced, especially if you look at the cost of the vegetable side orders (Over $5 for the larger size!), but the food IS good. I've only been during the day, but plan on checking out one of their music nights.
(3)
Wayne F.

I snuck out of work a while ago to grab some bbq at Dadd D'z. Cool place with a blues theme. You can feel the years of bbq on every part of the interior, but in a good way. Brisket was good, my buddies ribs were solid and the sweet tea, well sweet (can't do sweet tea honestly). Staff were friendly as well. Nothing negative to say, but have never craved this place, which is my gauge to get you into the 4-5 star range. Would definitely stop by again if in the area though.
(3)
Shawn M.

Father forgive me, for I have sinned. It's been ... it's been a while since my last yelp in the city of Atlanta. What's that? My "real" sins? Well, I did commit *cough*adultery*cough*... but let's get to the important stuff here... I lusted for Barbeque, so I bowed down to yelp, my "false idol" of sorts, in search of the best 'que in Atlanta. After praying to the yelp gods who have come before me, the decision to go to Daddy D'z was an easy one. Boy were they right. The ribs were incredible, the bone fell right out they were so tender and perfect, I had the rib plate with the hot sauce, sides of candied yams and slaw. Not only was there a ton of food at a reasonable price, I hadn't had yams like this since I was a kid. The slaw was crisp, cool and flavorful and the ribs made me wanna slap your mama. I coveted, then stole a bit of my boyfriend's smoked turkey. I bore false witness when I told him that I hadn't, but secretly I was salivating for that smokey, tender bird. I think he could tell. What will be my penance, father? ... Father? Do I smell Barbecue sauce over there? I do! See? Now you're just as much of a barbecue sinner as me. I'm just gonna go tithe and say a few hail mary's be on my way. Oh, and I hope you got the cornbread... that little brick of honey and love is definitely where it's at.
(5)
Lee E.

Homie spot for pulled pork, cornbread, deep dried pulled pork finger food things and mac n cheese. Great vibe for groins of four or five. Just a fun shack to be at for te dirty southern food you crave. It looks so much like a shack I didn't even know how to get in. I ordered the sampler with a Cole and the total came out to 16 something which was about 20 with gratuity.
(5)
Tabitha M.

Came here on a recommendation. The place is out of the way and the exterior appearance is a bit worn and rough looking. However I refused to judge the place by its cover. We split the sampler platter with Mac n cheese and potato wedges. The sides were excellent and the ribs were fall off the bone delicious. I also enjoyed the brisket perfectly cooked but found the the pulled pork lacking in flavor. Also the fried wing bits were overly doughy and not that good. Overall it was good but I've had better.
(3)
Scott M.

This was the first place I went as a result of the "Best BBq in Atlanta" special that I saw on tv when I first got to the city. Daddy D'z is a hole in the wall, but it sure wasnt what I expected as a candidate for best bbq in the city. Service was extremely good, and I guess I can say that was largely due to the fact that the hostess/order taker was so damn cute! The bbq very average, me and the fellas were not impressed at all, considering we could easily go to JJ's Rib Shack and get some real bbq. The wings were more of the same...just not that impressive. So if you like sitting in a dirty azz shack and eating average bbq, Daddy D'z is a great place to go...(blank stare)
(2)
Deb B.

Hands down, the best BBQ in Atlanta. Now I'm a western NC/ Charleston SC BBQ girl if that's says anything. I'm from GA and do not like the ketchup based sauces. I can eat anything they put on that menu at Daddy D'z!
(5)
Alex D.

Ive came and tried all meats and the best thing here is the Pulled pork sandwich very tasty. I was not fan of the rib tips way too fatty and full of bbq. I know that saounds delicious but it really is not.
(3)
Hillery G.

The rib tips were delicious. They are messy, but well worth it. I loved the candied yams - they are even better than mine, and the corn bread was spongy (in a good way) and sweet. We went twice in two days. They do not have air conditioning, we took it to go and ate in our car.
(5)
Jake S.

Everything about Daddy D'z is awesome. I had a slab of ribs, mac 'n cheese, and cornbread, with some sweet tea to wash it all down. The sweet tea is fantastic - I think a lot of places make their sweet tea a little *too* sweet, but the tea here is just perfect. The ribs are also excellent, and the hot BBQ sauce (which isn't very hot) has a really good flavor to it. The amount of cornbread I got was insane, and there's no way anybody could finish it. It was also really good, just the way cornbread should be. And of course, the mac 'n cheese was also good. Probably my favorite thing about Daddy D'z was the friendliness of the waitstaff. Maybe it's just because I was literally the only person there, but I really felt the whole Southern hospitality thing. Some reviewers have said that this place is shady/sketchy/in the ghetto - really? I'm visiting from Phoenix and have always heard about how Atlanta is murder-ville and generally a terrible place to be, but if this is the "ghetto" in Atlanta, then there probably isn't much to worry about. I was a million times more comfortable here than I am in a lot of downtown Phoenix. Don't let the "oh no it's a shack" thing scare you, or you'll miss out on some really good BBQ.
(5)
Jose A.

Really cool, "rib shack" vibe, friendly staff, and the que sticks were pretty good, it looks really cool from the street as well, you should defeintely hit this place up if you are in the mood for some b-b-q!
(5)
Dawn S.

I feel like I am picking up a take-out dish from a family member. The collard greens, potato salad and corn bread are made with love and served with a familiar smile. (The cake brings it home.) My family bypasses The Mustard Seed amazing BBQ for Daddy D'z because, while I am waiting for my food, they treat me like I am part of theirs.
(5)
Susan D.

This is my favorite BBQ place in Atlanta - and I've gotten my father (from Columbus, GA) hooked on it as well. The pulled pork is so tender and juicy and the mild sauce is tangy and fantastic. Also, the Brunswick stew is delicious - plenty of meat and veggies and I always get it with their sweet cornbread for an almost perfect sweet/hot combination. Come with an appetite! My dad and I normally split a pulled prok sandwich and each get a cup of Brunswick stew and cornbread - top it off with a bottomless glass of sweet tea and it definitely hits the spot!
(5)
Ben H.

I wanted some bbq and thought that Daddy D'z deserved a 2nd shot. So I ordered a rib plate with green beans, potato wedges, and cornbread to go. I got the sauce on the side this time. Unfortunately, things were pretty much the same as last time - not bad, but just not good either. I'm just not really a fan of the ribs or the sauce. The sauce didn't seem as sweet as last time though so that's a plus. The green beans were alright. Potato wedges are probably their best side actually. The corn bread was not as dry as last time and is very dense like others have noted. Spread a little icing on top and stick a candle on it and you got some birthday cake though. I think I'm done with this place. 2
(2)
Sam A.

If you wanna talk about some good 'ole BBQ, Daddy D'z should definitely be on your horizon. While not situated in the "best neighborhood" you really will feel at home at D'z (So much at home, in fact, that the waitress slapped the hand of one of my friends because she was too anxious to eat!) But in all seriousness, the food is great, and the service rocks as well! We were able to iron out a small drink issue with no problem at all. So if you're in the area, feast up-- You'll be eatin' a lot of good, southern food!
(4)
Jeff M.

Very good BBQ here. This is place down to business. No frills. Food and drink, take it or leave it. I'll take it. Good selection, particularly of the sides. That being said, nothing knocked my socks off. Which is okay. I hate when my socks fall off while eating BBQ.
(3)
Kerry R.

Daddy D'z is crazy damn fine. I went there a couple months ago and just remembered it, otherwise I'd be more specific. Damn fine BBQ.
(4)
Andrew N.

This is what a rib shack should be. Not fancy, not particularly bright, probably not very clean, and definitely unapologetic. Don't get me wrong, the staff are extremely friendly and courteous. But the place looks like it is falling apart, and nobody cares... after all, this is a rib shack and not a rib manor. Last Friday, we ordered a full slab (spicy) with fried okra, potatoes to go. The music was good, but we had a drive-in date at the Starlight-6. The ribs were down-right awesome. They were juicy, spicy, and just a little sweet. They weren't quite fall-off-the-bone, but were just perfect for our situation...don't need rib-bits spattered across the back seat of my car! Between the two of us we could only finish about half the ribs, through our double header of "the happening"(crappy), and "Strangers" (not so bad). Friday and Saturday nights has free and live blues. Their motto is "We Aint Pretty, But We're Good" ... I think this explains it all.
(5)
kasey b.

On a recent tour of the south, I accompanied a big group of friends to Dz for some quality BBQ after reading other Yelp reviews touting it as some of the best in town. I have to say, I was not disappointed. I grew up in Texas with meat constantly slow smoking in one of my dad's three smokers in the backyard, and have rarely found BBQ to match what he would pull out of that drum and put on the table, but I found it at Daddy D'z and then some. Not only was the meat deliciously tender and full of flavor, but the sides were just incredible. My personal favorite of the night was the brisket and the pulled pork with sides of the candied yams, some kick a&$ collards and mac and cheese. Our waitress brought out a little sample plate for us to try before we ordered, and could not have been more friendly and funny - she told us jokingly that no one was allowed to leave until we cleaned our plates. Given the sheer mountain of food we had delivered to the table that would have been a tall order! I loved the simple BBQ shack atmosphere and as full as I was when I left, still smelling the smokiness of the ribs on my fingers 20 minutes later made me wish I was still eating. I've been craving it every day since. Too bad I live a thousand miles away on the west coast where there is no decent BBQ for miles, much less superlative BBQ such as this.
(5)
Christie K.

Definitely not the prettiest restaurant, but serves some hella good BBQ! All of the meats were tender and coated in an addicting sauce, the sides were butterytastic (mmmmmmm, cornbread~), and the staff were lively and helpful. I usually try to stay away from Memorial Drive, but Daddy D'z is a real gem on a rather unremarkable area.
(4)
Zachary V.

A friend took me here several years ago to grab a quick lunch. It was my first " whole in the wall" BBQ . I've easily been back a couple dozen times since and take friends there whenever we're close by and looking for a bite to eat. I usually get the pulled pork or the rib tips. Both are amazing, especially when there is a side of fried okra and mac-n-cheese.
(4)
Michael W.

Three and a half, really. Yelp, you gotta start allowing the half-star.... I've had my share of barbeque in my 40+ years on this planet. And Daddy D'z is competent barbecue, but not better. I don't think you can get truly sublime BBQ in the city... you really have to stumble over places like Big Bob Gibson's in Huntsville, AL to find the pearls amongst the swine... (ha! a pun! I kill me...) Both the GF and I ordered the sampler platter, after a couple of ordering miscues - one really shouldn't expect sterling service at a BBQ joynt. The BBQ sampler was composed of two ribs, some chopped pork, some chopped beef (an automatic strike for a southern BBQ restaurant), and six "que wraps". I understand the need to broaden the presentation of the BBQ product, but "que wraps" are simply foul. A pork sliver wrapped in dough and deep fried, with a resulting taste of... stale fried dough. Please drop this from the menu... The ribs were a little dry, but flavorful IMO. I'm not a fall-off-the-bone fanatic like most people, and so dry is no penalty as long as I have the requisite smoky goodness. The beef was ok for a perversion of BBQ law, and the chopped pork gets an amen, but not two. No draft beer gets a boo, but the extra-tall PBRs were an acceptable fallback. Kudos to the waitstaff for bringing the wetnaps unbidden. Daddy D'z isn't the best BBQ in town, but it's the closest, and it satisfies.
(3)
Erin T.

I had such high hopes for Daddy D'z but sadly what I had didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the smoked turkey plate with mac n cheese, baked beans and corn bread. I agree with Jarrod, the corn bread is amazing but the barbecue sauce left much to be desired. I asked for the hot barbecue sauce and while I detected some spice, it seemed like the true flavors were being muted by something else (perhaps some vinegar?) The sliced turkey wasn't a generous portion at all and it was covered in all that sauce so I didn't get a chance to taste the smokey flavor of it. The mac n cheese was processed and watery. I'm sorry, but true macaroni and cheese has real cheddar cheese on it, not some processed sauce. The baked beans were tasty, but I've had better. I did try my friend's smoked chicken and a spare rib, both were really good so I guess I should have ordered that. The place is truly a hole in the wall shack, but I appreciated the character and the service was pretty good. I won't write this place off just yet. I'll be back to try some beef or pork, but my first time here doesn't even compare to my favorite BBQ place - Sam & Dave's!!
(2)
Susan R.

if you are in atlanta you need to go here, great food and FREE BEER???!
(5)
Alexa G.

Yummm I guess this is the lunch spot for Fulton County PD.. so if the cops eat there you know its good!! The mac and cheese and slice of red velvet cake left something to be desired. But the ribs were tender and smoky and the thick BBQ sauce went along well with it. And the sweet potatoes and cornbread.. well I could make a meal off of just that! Yes, they aren't fancy.. you eat with plastic forks, have Styrofoam plates,and well the windows look like they haven't been washed in weeks.. but hey it adds to the charm! do yourself a favor and check this place out!
(4)
Mida M.

I went to Daddy Dz only july 4th 2010 with my bf and first of let me say that the food wasnt the problem. The food was great, but the service was horrible. There was 2 waitresses working there on a hot july day with the place being packed. We literally seen our waitress twice, one to get our order, and second to get the check. The tv wasnt working, and it took 45min to a hour to get our food. I loved the food but i rather have better service as well as good food. I have been to FOXS BROTHERS in Grant park area and its just as good and has better service and no long wait. just right down t he street.
(3)
Alex O.

hell yeah
(5)
Alice J.

I LOVE WILL - he's my favorite and when he's working the food never disappoints - they know me and my mom by name - good people, good food, good times.
(5)
Peter Y.

What a great accidental find. The area looks shady but I think it adds to the atmosphere of this place. On my first trip to Atlanta, I was on my way to the zoo with my girlfriend and got hungry. We got a little lost and stopped to ask for directions and just stumbled on this bbq shack. It was early in the day and we were the first customers so we chatted up the manager (or maybe he was the owner).....very nice gentleman. As we looked over the menu with great anticipation, he came out with a sample of the bbq rib for us to try.....very juicy and delicious. We ordered the sampler platter and split some ribs and a chopped pork sandwich. The ribs and sandwich was pretty good but I didn't like the Que wraps (BBQ pork wrapped in bite sized dough fried crisp and golden) all that much. First day in ATL and found a good bbq joint. Since I went in the early afternoon, I can't comment on how it is at night with the live bands and whatnot. I will definitely come back again. Good food, decent prices.
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Charles P.

"Hole in the wall" is right, and these are usually my favorite types of places. A friend of mine introduced me to Daddy D'z a few years back, what a good friend. My favorite is the chopped pork plate with cornbread and mac-n-cheese. mmmmm. Come to think of it, that is all that I have tried there.... well, when you find something good, stick to it! The staff is friendly, and the food comes out quickly. This place makes for a great local, non-chain experience. Gotta love the pig-statue-sign, too!
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steven c.

I showed up here after a few drinks on Saturday night and had a great time. The waitress was playful, and the food was great. I'd say the sides, and appetizers are as good, if not better, than Fox Bros. However, my chopped pork didn't quite hold up. Nice place, and if they had Blues playing I could see it being among my favorites. I've heard ribs are the business here, but they were out when we arrived.
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Michael S.

As a local to Grant Park this is a neighborhood favorite. A dive / hole in the wall BBQ joint serving classic BBQ. It's 5 of 5 because of its traditional BBQ with classic side dishes... Hey if your looking for the best BBQ in the world you may be disappointed, but if your looking for great service and excellent BBQ in an atmosphere you can't get most places this is a must go to.
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Address : 264 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA, 30312
Phone (404) 222-0206
Website https://www.daddydz.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt

264 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312

Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt Menu

Appetizers

Stews

Ribs - House Specialty

Sandwiches

Barbeque Plates

Side Orders

Desserts

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Appetizers

Stews

Ribs - House Specialty

Sandwiches

Barbeque Plates

Side Orders

Desserts

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