Fat Buddies Ribs & Barbecue Menu

4.3
(1,125+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Pull Pork Sandwich

      Tender pork, sliced thin and laid on thick!
      $12.50
      Pull Pork Sandwich
    • 1/2 Rack Ribs Plus One

      1/4 lb pork, 1/4 lb beef or 1/4 chicken, 1/4 lb pulled pork, beef brisket, or smoked turkey.
      $21.25
      1/2 Rack Ribs Plus One
    • Pulled Pork Platter

      Tender pork and slow smoked.
      $14.50
      Pulled Pork Platter
    • Fried Chicken Tenders Platter

      Served naked, mild, hot or nuclear, grilled, sweet glazed or BBQ.
      $14.00
      Fried Chicken Tenders Platter
    • Cheesy Bacon Fries

      Crispy fries topped with melted cheese and bacon bits. Dressing options include 1000 island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, and more. Choose no dressing or a sweet glaze side.
      $12.75
      Cheesy Bacon Fries
    • Hush Puppies

      Golden-fried hushpuppies. Options: half or full portion. Dressing choices include 1000 Island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, no dressing, vinegar & oil, blue cheese, ranch, spicy ranch, sweet glaze.
      $6.50
    • TG Sweet Tea

      $4.00
    • Full Rack Attack

      So sweet & tender, the meat falls right off the bone. Slow wood smokin' and steady bastin' gives fat buddies ribs the flavor of the south!
      $25.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      All the flavor without the new York mess! Chicken tenders served naked, mild, hot, nuclear, sweet glazed or BBQ!
      $11.75
    • Potato Skins

      Potato skins, available in half or full sizes. Dressing options include 1000 island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese, ranch, spicy ranch, or sweet glaze. Option for no dressing or vinegar & oil.
      $8.50
  • Appetizers

    • Cheesy Bacon Fries

      Crispy fries topped with melted cheese and bacon bits. Dressing options include 1000 island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, and more. Choose no dressing or a sweet glaze side.
      $12.75
      Cheesy Bacon Fries
    • Dill Pickles

      Dill pickles, choose half or whole. Dressing options include 1000 Island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese, ranch varieties, sweet glaze, or vinegar & oil.
      $8.75
      Dill Pickles
    • Fried Veggie Sampler

      Fried pickles, fried green beans, bottle caps or okra.
      $14.75
    • Chicken Tenders

      All the flavor without the new York mess! Chicken tenders served naked, mild, hot, nuclear, sweet glazed or BBQ!
      $11.75
    • Fried Green Beans

      $5.50
      Fried Green Beans
    • Hush Puppies

      Golden-fried hushpuppies. Options: half or full portion. Dressing choices include 1000 Island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, no dressing, vinegar & oil, blue cheese, ranch, spicy ranch, sweet glaze.
      $6.50
    • Onion Loaf

      Thinly sliced onions, deep fried to a golden brown - a fun way to start your dinner and plenty to share.
      $10.50
      Onion Loaf
    • Baby Back Ribs

      Fat buddies' slow smoked ribs squeal with flavor. So tender, we guarantee you'll never pick up a knife!
      $14.50
      Baby Back Ribs
    • Mushrooms

      Juicy, fresh mushrooms, lightly breaded and deep fried.
      $11.50
      Mushrooms
    • Potato Skins

      Potato skins, available in half or full sizes. Dressing options include 1000 island, honey mustard, raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese, ranch, spicy ranch, or sweet glaze. Option for no dressing or vinegar & oil.
      $8.50
    • Starting Line Sampler

      Half onion loaf, mushrooms, and chicken tenders!
      $15.00
      Starting Line Sampler
  • Soup and Salad

    • Bowl Black Eyed Pea Soup

      Loaded with black-eyed peas, onions, taters, beef and pork- it's our original recipe!
      $9.25
    • Bowl Brunswick Stew

      Originally from brunswick county, virginia, this squirrel and onion stew was all the rage in 1828. We make ours with loads of garden vegetables and...chicken, beef and pork.
      $9.25
    • Cup Brunswick Stew

      Originally from brunswick county, virginia, this squirrel and onion stew was all the rage in 1828. We make ours with loads of garden vegetables and...chicken, beef and pork.
      $6.25
    • Cup Black Eyed Pea Soup

      Loaded with black-eyed peas, onions, taters, beef and pork - it's our original recipe!
      $6.25
    • Carolina Chicken Tender Salad

      Chicken tenders top a fresh garden salad. Tenders may be served naked, mild, hot, nuclear, sweet glazed or BBQ sauce.
      $14.25
      Carolina Chicken Tender Salad
    • Chicken in the Garden

      Fat buddies' fresh garden salad topped with a grilled chicken breast that's brushed with honey BBQ sauce.
      $14.25
    • Garden Salad

      Fresh spring greens and fresh garden vegetables are a real mountain treat - served in a large salad bowl.
      $8.50
      Garden Salad
    • On the Greens

      Fresh garden greens with your choice of one: smoked turkey, beef, beef brisket, or pulled pork.
      $14.25
  • Sandwiches

    • Belly Bustin' Dawg

      A whole 1/4 pound hot dawg served on a toasted bun.
      $9.50
    • Beef Brisket Sandwich

      Slow, wood smokin' makes the best flavor!
      $13.50
      Beef Brisket Sandwich
    • BBQ Beef Sandwich

      Slow, wood smokin' makes the best flavor!
      $11.50
    • Sliced Pork Sandwich

      Tender pork, sliced thin and laid on thick!
      $11.50
    • Pull Pork Sandwich

      Tender pork, sliced thin and laid on thick!
      $12.50
      Pull Pork Sandwich
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      You never knew turkey could be so good!
      $11.50
      Smoked Turkey Sandwich
    • Hamburger

      Served with lettuce, tomato and onion.
      $11.50
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy chicken breast served naked, mild, hot, or nuclear. You'll climb the mountains for this one!
      $13.50
      Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Boneless chicken breast brushed with honey BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.
      $13.50
    • Grilled Turkey & Cheese

      Smoked sliced turkey and cheese melts together into a real southern favorite!
      $13.50
  • Platters

    • 1/2 Rack Ribs Plus One

      1/4 lb pork, 1/4 lb beef or 1/4 chicken, 1/4 lb pulled pork, beef brisket, or smoked turkey.
      $21.25
      1/2 Rack Ribs Plus One
    • BBQ Chicken Platter

      Brushed with fat buddies' honey BBQ.
      $14.50
      BBQ Chicken Platter
    • Beef Brisket Platter

      Slow smoked and tender with a unique and special flavor.
      $16.50
      Beef Brisket Platter
    • Chicken Breast Platter

      Brushed with fat buddies honey BBQ.
      $14.25
    • Fried Chicken Tenders Platter

      Served naked, mild, hot or nuclear, grilled, sweet glazed or BBQ.
      $14.00
      Fried Chicken Tenders Platter
    • Lunch Combo Platter

      Choice of two(2) - beef, pork, or 1/4 chicken. Smoked turkey, pulled pork, or brisket.
      $19.50
    • Pulled Pork Platter

      Tender pork and slow smoked.
      $14.50
      Pulled Pork Platter
    • Rib Platter

      15.75.
      $17.25
    • Sliced Beef Platter

      Wood smoked, tender and flavorful.
      $15.25
    • Sliced Pork Platter

      Tender pork, thinly sliced and slow smoked.
      $14.25
    • Smoke House Chix

      Boneless, skinless chicken breast brushed with sweet BBQ sauce! Topped with sliced turkey, a blend of American and cheddar cheese and bacon.
      $17.50
      Smoke House Chix
    • Smoked Turkey Platter

      Juicy slices, rich with country smoke - squealin' good!
      $15.25
    • The Fillin' Station

      A plate full of our baked beans smothers, two(2) 1/4 lb. Dawgs. Served with one side and garlic toast.
      $13.50
    • Vegetarian Platter

      For all you vegetarians - a side salad, mixed veggies with fries or baked potato or sweet potato (after 4:00) and 1 piece of garlic bread.
      $13.50
  • Dinners

    • Full Rack Attack

      So sweet & tender, the meat falls right off the bone. Slow wood smokin' and steady bastin' gives fat buddies ribs the flavor of the south!
      $25.00
    • Beef Brisket Dinner

      Slow smoked and tender with a unique & special flavor.
      $19.00
    • Carolina Coast & Mountains Combo

      Fat buddies' jumbo fried shrimp combined with a 1/2 rack of baby back ribs.
      $29.00
    • Full Plus One Combo

      Full rack of smoked baby back ribs plus one.
      $29.00
      Full Plus One Combo
    • Jumbo Fried Shrimp Dinner

      Hand-breaded with our own special recipe, these jumbo shrimp are squealin' good!
      $26.00
    • Lyle's Special

      Two (2) racks of baby back ribs and 1/2 chicken, plus-3 sides and 3 slices of garlic bread.
      $49.00
    • Pig Out for Two

      Try it all with this picnic for two -y'all get 1/2 chicken, two (2) 1/4 lb. Meat of your choice and a full rack of baby back ribs with six sides of your choosing and garlic toast.
      $46.00
    • Pulled Pork Dinner

      You'll think pigs fly when you try our tender, juicy, wood smoked pulled pork.
      $18.00
      Pulled Pork Dinner
    • Sliced Beef Dinner

      You'll think pigs fly when you try our tender, juicy, wood smoked sliced beef.
      $17.50
    • Sliced Pork Dinner

      You'll think pigs fly when you try our tender, juicy, wood smoked sliced pork.
      $17.50
    • Sliced Turkey Dinner

      Wood smoked turkey, sliced thin and laid on thick! A real mountain favorite!
      $17.50
    • Ribeye Steak

      Mouth-waterin', hootin' hollerin', good eatin'! Handcut and chargrilled with a special blend of chuck's spices. This is the steak lover's heaven on earth. Ask your server about a "JUDY" steak.
      $36.00
    • Steak & Shrimp Combo

      A 12 oz. Hand cut rib-eye steak combined with jumbo fried shrimp. A real favorite!
      $40.00
  • Sides

    • Side Salad

      Green salad with choice of dressing: raspberry vinaigrette, honey mustard, vinegar & oil, 1000 island, spicy ranch, ranch, blue cheese, or undressed.
      $5.50
    • Homemade Mac

      Homemade macaroni mixed with a creamy cheese sauce, typically including a blend of cheeses for a rich and comforting side dish.
      $5.00
    • Fried Okra

      Crispy golden Okra bites, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection.
      $4.75
    • Mixed Veggies

      A combination of sautéed seasonal vegetables, typically includes zucchini, squash, carrots, and broccoli.
      $4.75
    • Applesauce

      A smooth, sweet puree made from cooked apples, often seasoned with a hint of cinnamon.
      $4.75
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $5.00
      French Fries
    • Potato Salad

      Creamy potato salad with fresh herbs and a tangy mustard dressing.
      $5.00
    • Baked Beans

      $5.00
    • Coleslaw

      Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
      $5.00
    • Baked Potato

      Perfectly baked, fluffy potato with a crisp skin
      $5.50
    • Garlic Bread 3 Pieces

      Three pieces of bread, generously topped with garlic butter and typically includes a sprinkle of herbs, then toasted until golden.
      $5.00
    • Garlic Bread 1 Piece

      One piece of bread, lightly toasted and topped with a blend of garlic butter, often complemented by a sprinkle of herbs.
      $3.00
    • Veggie of the Day

      The veggie of the day typically includes a rotating selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables that may be sautéed, steamed, or roasted and lightly seasoned to enhance their natural flavors.
      $5.00
    • Kraft Mac and Cheese

      Elbow macaroni enveloped in a creamy Kraft cheese sauce, typically includes a blend of cheeses for a classic taste.
      $5.75
    • Sweet Potato Tots

      Crispy Sweet Potato Tots, Lightly Seasoned and Perfectly Golden
      $5.50
  • Kids' Menu

    • Kids' Beef

      Beef with choice of one side: fries, veggies, mac n' cheese, soups, applesauce, salads, sweet tots, or other homemade sides. Ideal for kids.
      $7.00
    • Kids' Beef Brisket

      Kids' beef brisket served with a choice of side: crispy french fries, assorted mixed veggies, savory Brunswick stew, creamy mac n cheese options, sweet applesauce, and more.
      $7.00
    • Kids' Chicken Tenders

      Chicken tenders prepared fried or grilled. Choice of flavors: naked to nuclear, including honey BBQ. Various sides from fries to sweet tots; dressings range from sweet glaze to ranch.
      $7.50
      Kids' Chicken Tenders
    • Kids' Grilled Cheese

      Grilled cheese suitable for kids; choice of side includes fries, mixed veggies, soups, various mac n' cheese options, applesauce, salads, and more.
      $6.75
    • Kids' Hot Dawg

      Served with a choice of sides including classics like french fries, mac n cheese, vegetables, soups, salads, and more.
      $8.00
    • Kids' Mac & Cheese

      Tender macaroni pasta coated in a creamy, rich cheese sauce.
      $5.50
      Kids' Mac & Cheese
    • Kids' Pulled Pork

      Pulled pork with side options including fries, veggies, mac n cheese, soups, salad, and more.
      $7.50
      Kids' Pulled Pork
    • Kids' Ribs

      Pork ribs with choice of one side: fries, veggies, mac n’ cheese, soup, salad, and more.
      $10.00
    • Kids' Sliced Pork

      Sliced pork with choice of side: fries, mixed veggies, mac n cheese, soups, applesauce, salads, baked beans, or sweet tots.
      $7.00
    • Kids' Turkey

      Kids' turkey with choice of side including french fries, veggies, stew, soups, mac n cheese, applesauce, salads, beans, or fried okra.
      $7.50
  • Drinks

    • TG 1/2 & 1/2 Tea

      A refreshing blend of equal parts sweet and unsweetened tea, typically served cold.
      $4.00
    • TG Coffee

      Drip coffee, typically includes a blend of freshly ground beans, brewed to highlight its distinct flavors.
      $3.00
    • TG Diet Pepsi

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
      $4.00
      TG Diet Pepsi
    • TG Dr Pepper

      Enjoy a serving of tg dr pepper, a carbonated soda known for its unique blend of 23 flavors, offering a distinct and satisfying taste experience.
      $4.00
    • TG Gallon Tea

      A gallon of freshly brewed tea, typically served without any added sweeteners, cups, or ice.
      $11.50
    • TG Lemonade

      A refreshing lemonade, typically featuring freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened to balance tartness.
      $4.00
    • TG Milk

      A glass of milk, often enjoyed for its creamy texture and mild taste, typically sourced from dairy farms.
      $4.00
    • TG Mountain Dew

      Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.
      $4.00
      TG Mountain Dew
    • TG Peach Tea

      A refreshing beverage blending brewed tea with peach flavors, typically served chilled.
      $4.00
    • TG Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $4.00
      TG Pepsi
    • TG Root Beer

      TG Root Beer is a carbonated beverage that typically includes a unique blend of flavors such as sassafras and vanilla, offering a sweet and refreshing taste.
      $4.00
    • TG Sierra Mist

      A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor 
      $4.00
      TG Sierra Mist
    • TG Sweet Tea

      $4.00
    • TG Unsweet Tea

      Freshly brewed unsweetened tea, offering a crisp and pure taste for those preferring their tea without added sweetness.
      $4.00
    • TG Water

      Enjoy a cold simple serving of tg water, offering pure and clean hydration.
      $0.75
      TG Water
  • À La Carte

    • Whole Chicken

      Whole chicken with choice of all dark or all white meat.
      $16.00
    • Whole Rack Ribs

      Pork ribs available in 1/2 rack or whole rack options.
      $15.00
    • Beef

      American à la carte: Beef, choice of 1/2 lb or 1 lb.
      $9.50
    • Brisket

      Brisket served in choice of 1/2 lb or 1 lb portions.
      $13.00
    • Pork

      Half or full pound of pork, à la carte selection.
      $9.50
    • Pulled Pork

      $9.75
    • Smoked Turkey

      Smoked turkey available in 1/4, 1/2, or 1 lb servings.
      $9.00
    • Black Eyed Pea Soup

      Black eyed pea soup with options for pint, quart, or gallon servings.
      $12.75
    • Brunswick

      Hot dog topped with quart or gallon size Brunswick stew option.
      $22.00
    • Baked Beans

      Baked beans available in pint, quart, or gallon sizes.
      $9.50
      Baked Beans
    • Coleslaw

      Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy dressing. Sizes: pint, quart, gallon.
      $9.75
    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy macaroni and cheese. Sizes: pint, quart, gallon.
      $12.50
    • Potato Salad

      Potato salad available in lb, quart, and gallon sizes.
      $9.75
    • Veggie of the Day

      Seasonal vegetables, available in pint, quart, or gallon sizes.
      $16.50
    • Salad Dressing

      Options include pint, quart, and gallon sizes. Dressings: honey mustard, spicy ranch, blue cheese, 1000 island, ranch.
      $12.50
    • BBQ Sauce

      BBQ sauce available in pint, quart, or gallon. Choose from honey BBQ, hot BBQ, firehouse, or tangy mustard.
      $8.00
    • Tender Sauce

      American à la carte. Tender Sauce available in pint, quart, or gallon. Flavors: naked, hot, sweet glazed, mild, nuclear, honey bbq.
      $9.50

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