Best Spot For Ribs

[acme54321]

I agree with Gators and Mojo.

[TheCat]

I'll reiterate, as for now, Bow-Legz is the best spot for ribs in Jacksonville.

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2015-aug-jacksonville-restaurants-hole-in-the-wall-part-10

I've yet to try Checker's, now called Southern Charm, off of St. Augustine Rd...but I hear good things about them.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/southern-charm-jacksonville-2?osq=checker%27s


The most disappointing spot has to be Jenkin's. A place that I remember being good. They gave up over the years. Nostalgia is a powerful force, and I think it's the main reason they're still in business. 

[InnerCityPressure]

The most disappointing spot has to be Jenkin's. A place that I remember being good. They gave up over the years. Nostalgia is a powerful force, and I think it's the main reason they're still in business. 

Thank you!  I moved here 7 years ago.  Being from Texas, I was in search of BBQ upon arrival.  Everyone told me about Jenkins, so I had high hopes.  I almost gave up my Jacksonville BBQ search after trying it.  Not only not good, but actually bad.

[TheCat]

I've yet to find a place that is better than average.

Anything even remotely like Fat Matt's in Atlanta?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/fat-matts-rib-shack-atlanta

Fatt Matt's is a low bar considering they don't smoke any meat and cook everything in an oven.

Have you been?

I wasn't aware that oven baked ribs sets a low bar.

[Bativac]

I can vouch for Mojos #4 since I was just there yesterday and it was fantastic. Much better than the last Mojos I tried (University and San Jose location).

I've lived here my whole life and after traveling and trying barbecue elsewhere, it's tough to find anyplace in town that is above average. The original Bono's is a stone's throw from my house and I guess they were good long long ago but now it's the driest most flavorless meat I've ever had. Jenkins I've heard (from friends, who have gone there since they were kids) has gone into the dumper since the kids took over. No idea if that has anything to do with their decline in quality.

[The_Choose_1]

The most disappointing spot has to be Jenkin's. A place that I remember being good. They gave up over the years. Nostalgia is a powerful force, and I think it's the main reason they're still in business. 

Thank you!  I moved here 7 years ago.  Being from Texas, I was in search of BBQ upon arrival.  Everyone told me about Jenkins, so I had high hopes.  I almost gave up my Jacksonville BBQ search after trying it.  Not only not good, but actually bad.

I have gotten green bread from Jenkins before. If you eat at Jenkins you take a risk at your health IMO.

[MEGATRON]

I've yet to find a place that is better than average.

Anything even remotely like Fat Matt's in Atlanta?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/fat-matts-rib-shack-atlanta

Fatt Matt's is a low bar considering they don't smoke any meat and cook everything in an oven.

Have you been?

I wasn't aware that oven baked ribs sets a low bar.

Yes, used to live in the neighborhood across the street.  You go to Fat Matt's for the ambience and music, not for the ribs.  If it's cooked in an oven, it's not really BBQ imo.

[thelakelander]

I don't know about Fatt Matt's but I had a decent meal at some hole-in-the-wall named Pit Boss BBQ in Hapeville this past weekend. It went well with the butt kicking my starting Dolphins DL put on Matt Ryan Saturday night.



http://www.pitboss-bbq.com/

[The_Choose_1]

I don't know about Fatt Matt's but I had a decent meal at some hole-in-the-wall named Pit Boss BBQ in Hapeville this past weekend. It went well with the butt kicking my starting Dolphins DL put on Matt Ryan Saturday night.



http://www.pitboss-bbq.com/

I was at this location back in May 2015 I stayed at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel. A hotel I have been staying at since 2007 when I'm in Atlanta to see old friends and watch Airplanes from my Balcony. I wanted Bar B Q and I hadn't gone to this place before until 2015. I enjoyed the food I didn't care for the ice tea. But the Bar B Q was very good. I also have been to Fatt Matt's but it also has bands that play on the weekends. This is when I have gone in the past. But the place is small and everyone is on top of each other. Fatt Matt's isn't in Hapeville its at 1811 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 ~ 404-607-1622 http://fatmattsribshack.com/

[coredumped]

The most disappointing spot has to be Jenkin's. A place that I remember being good. They gave up over the years. Nostalgia is a powerful force, and I think it's the main reason they're still in business. 

Thank you!  I moved here 7 years ago.  Being from Texas, I was in search of BBQ upon arrival.  Everyone told me about Jenkins, so I had high hopes.  I almost gave up my Jacksonville BBQ search after trying it.  Not only not good, but actually bad.

You can't go in to a BBQ join in Jax thinking you're going to get texas BBQ. We're more mustard based being so close to GA. Now, if only texans figured out how to put beans in their "chili"

[fsujax]

You really can't compare Texas style BBQ to our style of BBQ, two totally different things. I went to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo national BBQ cook off once in Houston and frankly did not like their style of BBQ. I will stick to my pork ribs, drowned in mustard based sauce from the PIG.....the mustard based sauce is the staple for this part of Florida as well as Ga.

[TheCat]

I've yet to find a place that is better than average.

Anything even remotely like Fat Matt's in Atlanta?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/fat-matts-rib-shack-atlanta

Fatt Matt's is a low bar considering they don't smoke any meat and cook everything in an oven.

Have you been?

I wasn't aware that oven baked ribs sets a low bar.

Yes, used to live in the neighborhood across the street.  You go to Fat Matt's for the ambience and music, not for the ribs.  If it's cooked in an oven, it's not really BBQ imo.

Hmm, seriously some of the best ribs I have had. I'm okay with ribs in an oven. I don't consider it cheating.

What are your recommendations?

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

I'm okay with ribs in an oven. I don't consider it cheating.

Damn.  I guess you're ok with microwave grits, pillsbury biscuits from a can and pre-cooked bacon, too. 

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The Cat: What truth?

Morpheus: That you are a slave, The Cat. Like everyone else you were born into an instant-food bondage. Into a prison that you cannot see or touch. A prison for your tastebuds.

[thelakelander]

Lol, I'll have to agree with NRW.

[cayohueso]

Try Monroe's on Highway Ave or out on Beach Blvd. They have good "everything".