Fat Boys BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Ocala

Fat Boys BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Ocala

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4132 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

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Smoked-meat platters, ribs, wings, burnt ends & sides  

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"An oasis for barbecue in Antioch, Fat Boys is a fan favorite for its brisket, pulled pork, and rib tip plate. Sides not to be missed include the white beans, green beans, and turnip greens. If they still have any banana pudding left, grab a bowl of that too." - Kristy Lucero

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Jess Urbay

Google
Fat Boys was INCREDIBLE! My husband loves BBQ so I was excited to find this place and even more excited when we walked in and could see (and smell) how good the experience would be. The wait staff was SUPER nice and friendly. The food exceeded expectations - the ribs my husband got were falling off the bone and possibly the best, juiciest, most flavorful ribs we have ever had. The sides we enjoyed the most were the corn nuggets (I will dream about these), the potato salad (unique and deliciously seasoned), and my husband said the sweet potato fries were also amazing. Our kids enjoyed their Mac and cheese and grilled cheese and the kids meals came with drinks and a scoop of ice cream (smart idea!). Beyond the food, the ambiance was super comfortable, chill, clean, and cool. After chatting with the staff about how much we enjoyed our time, they shared that are under new ownership and gave the building and business a complete overhaul to update it and bring it more into the present while maintaining the positive traditions from the past. We would definitely recommend this place to others and will be back ourselves.

Taco caT

Google
Ordered the three meat with 3 sides and burnt ends for takeout. The brisket, choice between lean and fatty, I opted for lean or part of the flat, it was super dry, would maybe try the point next time. Sliced pork, was fair, good smoke ring. Spare ribs, not bad at all, would get again. The sides, Colored greens, very bland, unsure if meat is in here, would avoid. Smoked Mac and cheese, very plain, unsure if it's actually smoked, tastes like boxed. Avoid. Beans, has pork in it, was okay, tastes like canned beans with meat added. The burnt ends were actually very good, moist and seasoned well, would get again. I asked for texas toast, was regular sized bread. I received 2 containers of sauce which, was enough for the dry brisket. Sweet bbq was good, second was blueberry chipotle, which was surprisingly good. Not sure when I tell someone it's my first time and I'm being skipped on sauce when I'm dropping over $60. I suppose it helps me figure out where I want to spend more money, just not here. How disappointing. Overall, this feels like it used to be a very good place where a chain has taken over, and they just stopped caring. I wanted to try a dessert or cobbler but the cashier seemed to just want to get rid of me as fast as possible.

Kali Rosenkreuz

Google
This place is amazing!! It was our first time visiting and finally given that our friends often told us we had to come here if we wanted good BBQ.....and I can honestly say this is one of the best local places to have BBQ. You get large portions and trust me you'll be wanting to take a nice nap right after. We ordered the loaded fries with brisket which I finished off myself and it put me in a food coma, my husband enjoyed the burnt ends to start and then for our main entree I got the Smokehouse plate which you pick two meats and two sides with Texas toast. I picked the spare ribs and brisket with green beans and sweet potato. My husband had the beef rib special that came with two sides of his choosing which was thr corn nuggets abd the sweet potato. Ill tell you what WOW; that Beef rib is huge!! Everything was delicious and flavorful and filling. Even as I sit typing this review I've heard my husband say for the first time ever as foodies is "I feel satisfied ". Allow me to also add the location is spacious and a very good place to sit and relax with friends and family. The staff are extremely nice and the young lady Jessica was very welcoming and super cool with us and the other patrons. Very thankful! I recommend 10/10!!!

Brian Murray

Google
I ordered the 3 meat combo, which was a little pricey at $34.99 before the brisket upcharge. The meal came with 3 sides and corn bread. The food was really good, especially the collard greens, which had a lot of flavor. I recommend getting the smoked jalepanos as an appetizer to start.

Rick Booth

Google
Bbq was just ok. Sides were good as was banana Pudding. Service was subpar as we never once had anyone come to the table other than to take the order and bring the food. It was an all you can eat and zero follow up until I went to the counter. Its not as tho it was busy as it was 2:30 in the afternoon. Sweet potato fries were good and macncheese was also. Place was very clean and comfortable.

KC

Google
Delicious BBQ spot. Our group got a range of meats and sides to share. Some were better than others. The meat that stood out the most was the wings. The smoky flavor of the wings was quite unique. The other stand out for us was the blueberry BBQ sauce. It was unlike any other sauce I have had before and it ended up being my favorite. The staff were amazing and helpful with helping us to decide what to get. We will be back in the future.

Miki B

Google
First time here and LOVED it. Our server was extremely patient and helpful helping my husband figure what he wanted. She answered all 1000 questions. The Cole slaw is delicious, the burnt rips was OUT OF THIS WORLD. The pulled pork was delicious, garlic toast was nice and toasted. I got the BBQ chicken salad and the chicken was soft and delicious. The corn nuggets and spicy ranch was hot and crunchy. We'd definitely go here again!

Davi d

Google
Be prepared for sticker shock. The prices seem so high to me considering the bathroom door doesn't lock and I walked in on someone. They upcharge if you use credit card. They expect a tip on take out. I made two orders of the beef rib but they put it in the same Styrofoam. Almost $60 for two beef ribs. Why 5 stars then? Because the taste is pretty awesome and I don't know where else to buy a slow smoked beef rib. I may have to get my own smoker because for the price Fat Boys charges it'll pay for itself in less than a month.
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Andre D.

Yelp
RESTAURANT is Very Clean, Staff is Super Friendly, 2Meat Special; Your choice of meats White or Dark Meat Chicken, Pork, Brisket lean or with fat. Cornbread or Garlic Toast, and choice of 2 sides. SO MUCH BETTER THAN SONNY'S!! Pay them a visit you will be back and back guaranteed!
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William W.

Yelp
We were looking to try a different bbq restaurant while in Ocala. After reading the reviews we decided to give them a try. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant looked rustic. We were greeted upon walking in by Jessica who was very polite and friendly! She asked us where we would like to sit. We decided to eat on their outdoor patio. Their beer selection was decent. Our food came out in a timely manner and was pretty good bbq. Only drawback was that the patio tables weren't very clean. A little wipe down of the tables would go far. Definitely worth a try!
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Debra T.

Yelp
I'm really fussy about my bbq. I have had great Texas, Louisiana and Carolina BBQ. Now I can say... I finally had great Florida BBQ! When you order ribs that have a beautiful, flavorful crust on the outside and are tender but not falling apart (boiled), and do not need BBQ sauce well... that is what good ribs are all about!!! I absolutely adore collards when they are done right! The collards here are so good they'll make your tongue slap your brains out! Dang!!! Yummy jalapeño cornbread and delish iced tea. Man I wish we lived closer but now we have a BBQ go to when we travel up there. Jessica was amazingly sweet and very knowledgeable!
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Tyler A.

Yelp
This place was really good! I was in town for work and stopped in for dinner one night. Everyone there was very kind and friendly, also they were having like a trivia night so that was fun to watch. The food was amazing and the sauces were really good. I highly recommend...
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Eli L.

Yelp
Best damn BBQ in Ocala, we pass five BBQ places to come here. Great casual atmosphere excellent and friendly staff. (Jessica and Austin) The burnt ends and sliced brisket is the absolute best, great ribs, pulled pork, wings. All sides have been great, we will definitely be coming back again and again! Forget the chain BBQ, skip it and go straight here!!!! You won't be disappointed, my next visit we are going for the big ass beef rib dinner!!!!
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Jennifer R.

Yelp
fabulous BBQ meal in a clean and upgraded atmosphere, with fabulous service and very well priced!
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Nichole L.

Yelp
Great food and very friendly service! I went in with two friends for a quick lunch after swimming in the springs. I intentionally ordered white meat chicken to see if it was dry, it was perfect. I also really enjoyed the blueberry barbecue sauce. It wasn't overly fruity and a little tangy. It wasn't what I was expecting, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was not a fan of this sweet potato cornbread, it was a little soggy for my taste. Everything else was spot on!

LaNiya J.

Yelp
I recently ordered hoping for a great BBQ experience, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The brisket was dry and lacked the rich, smoky flavor I expected. It felt like it had been overcooked and old. It was reminiscent of cardboard. The beef rib was equally disappointing - it had way too much fat, making it greasy and hard to enjoy. To top it off, the overall seasoning was off; it felt like the meat wasn't properly marinated or seasoned, resulting in a bland and unappetizing taste. This barbecue NEEDS sauce. Upon opening it I was hit with the smell of old bbq. It was surprisingly moist so if you go on the fabled "better days" you might be able to get a fresh rib and season it yourself at home. The flavors just didn't come together, and I left feeling like I had wasted both my time and money. I won't be returning anytime soon. The Mac and cheese was decent and the green beans straight out the can with generous amounts of brisket & potatoes throughout which was ok. It would've been great if the brisket was at least good.
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Bobby W.

Yelp
New to town and have been looking for some good and fresh bbq. Wow, did this place nail it. Everything was fresh and served quick. 10/10 will be coming back.
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Monique K.

Yelp
Damn we have been wasting gas and money by going to the other place. Today was our first time trying Fat Boys after 10 years of living in Ocala! We are so sorry that we haven't tried you guys sooner! I ordered the beef ribs and they were amazing! Sides weren't really up to par (burnt fries mixed with okay fries and dry mac n cheese) but the beef rib totally made up for it. No stars will be docked because I'm certain the sides will probably be better next time we come! Bye for now

Alexis S.

Yelp
The bbq beans are almost as good as grandmas....so dang good. Mac cheese was next level. My fav was the pulled pork with the blueberry chipotle. The ribs were really good....huge portions, so definitely enough to share!
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Tom S.

Yelp
Started with two ordered of Skinny Boy Deal. I got burned ends and wife got chicken wings. She got jalapeño corn beard and Mac and cheese. I got TX toast and tots. The TX toast wasn't great and wife didn't care for the corn bread very dense. The burns ends would just about melt in your mouth, WOW! The chicken wings were nice and tender. Both were a solid hit. Got the blueberry cobbler with ice cream to finish off the meal. Another great item. Sauces- tried the sweet and it was good, but that blueberry was great. So good I got 2 bottles to go. Highly recommend , stop by and try them for yourself. Service was very good.
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Michael S.

Yelp
This place was an unexpected surprise. The restaurant is recently under new management so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the brisket plate and I believe it's the best brisket that I have ever had. It was very tender and awesome. Good job guys !
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Melissa W.

Yelp
I had read so much about the resurgence of this restaurant I had to give it a try. The environment is pretty cool and the greeting was super awesome. if you're looking for Full Service, this is not it but I do like the concept. It's less staff dependent. If somebody doesn't show up it doesn't impact your service. I love it when you walk into it environment and people don't assume you know what you're doing and that's exactly what happened. we walked in and were greeted with a full info session of how to order pay and receive our food many kudos for that! We both ordered the lean brisket with two sides. Lean is no joke here so if you're looking for any fat at all don't order lean. The fried okra was tasty especially with the spicy ranch sauce for dip. The best was the cornbread. It is sweet so if that's not your thing you may want to go with the Texas Toast. My mom and I both had the Mac & cheese and both felt it was missing a little taste. Strongly encourage you to try it. The portions are huge and the staff is extremely helpful.
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Fr. William S.

Yelp
Pulled over for lunch on our road trip. We ordered the six shooter platter with burnt ends, ribs, beef brisket and pulled pork. A mountain of food was soon delivered to our table. I will note that the table was clean and not sticky. They do clean the place :-) So let's dig in! The burnt ends were sticky and carmaelized yumminess. The ribs were pretty good. The beef brisket was a bit dry (we asked for the fatty side and still it was dry). The pulled pork was nicely smoked. The sides. The okra was hot and the accompanying sauce was bland. The green beans were plentiful but bland. The jalapeño corn bread wanted to be delicious but was bland and smelled like pepper without any kick. The baked beans were pure sugar. There was also a handful of Texas toast (buttered and tasty slightly of garlic salt?) and some crinklecut fries. The BBQ sauces were need I say it? Bland. The sweet was glorified catsup. The spicy wasn't deserving the the name. The Carolina was barely more than BBQ flavored mustard. And the only one worth trying was the Blueberry. It was actually a success.
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Donny F.

Yelp
Stopped in for a quick lunch. The server recommended the ribs and the brisket so got that along with the Mac &cheese and coleslaw. Both the sides were very good. The ribs were also very good. The brisket was good also. Better than most places but not the best I've had. It could use a little more bark and a little more moisture and it would have been a 5 star. Brisket is by far the hardest meats to get right and so many people like it different ways. I like sliced and from the point not the flat. It was sliced so that was a win. Will be back next time I'm in the area.
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Jessica T.

Yelp
Quick stop along the way... should have gotten pics. Counter service and self serve drink fountain. Staff were friendly and helpful. The seating was a mix of booths and tables in one large room. Macaroni & cheese and jalapeño cornbread were great. Pork wasn't super flavorful but sauce options were good (spicy, sweet, Carolina, and blueberry). I like the other sides we tried as well: fried okra, cornbread, and bbq baked beans. Kids were pumped to get ice cream with chocolate sauce with their kid meals. Again, sides were yummy. Only lacking points for the actual BBQ meat flavor. Maybe next time we'll try the brisket...

H G.

Yelp
Important to note ""under new management" means not the same Fatboys. First, you no longer order at the register and take a seat. This is a problem when you have one waitress taking orders to go, taking orders over the phone and taking orders from all the people you forced to seat who are now waiting to order. All when they could have ordered at the register and kept the place operating efficiently. We watched a guy leave because he was so upset about the wait and getting the wrong order. No wonder, the waitress was overwhelmed and still insisted everyone sit. When someone asked to order at the register, they were told we seat you now. Why???? That's great if you are properly staffed, but you are not. Important to note, recipes have changed too. It's a different restaurant and they should have changed the name. The ribs are not the same. The cobbler is not cobbler, it's literally a muffin. Food was ok but be warmed, if you are returning and expecting the old Fatboys it is NOT the same!
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Ronnie S.

Yelp
I was introduced to Fat Boyz BBQ at a function for Lennar homes in Williston. It was a wonderful event with lots of nice people both, company and residents. We had the sausage pulled pork. Both were excellent. The Mac and cheese was the best I have had since arriving in Ocala. The potato salad was sweet and crispy. Like most people, the young man at the window was extremely polite and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this business.

Thomas C.

Yelp
Well, this is the second time I visited Fat Boy's since it had changed ownership only to discover it had changed hands again. Having been there twice with the current owners I can honestly say that the food is very good as is the service. I first ordered the 4 meats that comes with lots of sides and a generous amount of food on a half sheet tray. Last week I ordered the t 2 meat tray and again, was not disappointed. Fat Boys is now one of my local barbecue stops.

K G.

Yelp
New to the area and found d this wonderful BBQ place. Very friendly owner and staff. Food was 100/10. Ribs were fallow the bone and chicken was moist. Sweet potatoes was soft and sweet. They have 4 sauces to.choose from and the are all excellent but the blueberry Chipotle is to die for. Lived in TX and this is way better then the places I have been to I. The land off bbq. Try it out and you won't be upset.
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Josh K.

Yelp
Good eats and great service. Glad to have tis establishment back in Ocala! Great place to stop by!

Joan W.

Yelp
First time here and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Food was good. Atmosphere nice. Ate til full and had plenty to take home!!
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Kim S.

Yelp
What a difference new owners have made in this establishment. We were pleasantly surprised when we entered there for dinner. It is very clean and inviting. You order in the front, and then a friendly server brings out the food. The food?! Wow!! The servings are more than generous. My husband ordered the two meats with pork and brisket. His sides were jalapeño cornbread, beans and macaroni and cheese. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries. There are sauces on the table--even a surprising blueberry bbq sauce. The bread pudding with ice cream was also delicious.
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Joel D.

Yelp
Food was 'Meh'. Service was fantastic! And the ambiance was relaxing. It was a good pit stop for a long drive I had.

Cole S.

Yelp
Of course all my opinion, Not really the place, burnt ends sandwich ends were tough not cooked long enough to develop a good bark and tenderize, sauces were ok but I'd rather have had Sonny's right down the road and for a bbq place to be a go to spot they have to be ahead of the regular chains at a minimum. Jalapeño poppers were nice but that's about it.
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Stacy M.

Yelp
Fatboys never disappoints! Excellent service and yummy food! Love the pulled chicken sandwich.
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Sarah S.

Yelp
We stopped here after a few hours at Silver Springs and so glad we did. First you're greeted with the smell of smoked meat right in the parking lot. The restaurant is very clean and tidy. The ordering system very clearly explained by signs and the server. Basically like most bbq places you order and pay at the counter and they bring your food out to you. It was easy and efficient. The server was extremely helpful and kind and even got a drink for our young son who was getting inpatient with us trying to decide what we wanted. We had a somewhat large party of 7and we choose to sit outside since it was beautiful out. We came early evening so it wasn't an issue for us to take up two tables. The seating outside was just clean and well kept. The food was delicious. Tbh I'm picky about bbq because of my husband and I usually find myself feeling he could have done better. But it was not the case here. I got the brisket dinner. The meat was so tender and not fatty at all. The sauces they have went perfectly. I mixed the Caroline with the spicy and it was chef's kiss . I got the sweet potatoe and corn with it and both were excellent. I loved the variety in sides and that you can pick if you want something heavier or lighter and that wasn't all fried choices. The cornbread was also very good. I also tried the coleslaw which I am also picky about. It was fresh, great crunchy texture, and the perfect amount of sauce to it. Overall I finished my entire plate which I can't remember the last time that happened. My husband got the spares ribs with Mac n cheese and toast and the fried Mac n cheese balls. He said everything was delicious and he too finished everything. The rest of our party all really liked their food as well. The chili I was told was very good as well as the burnt ends and the fat boy sandwich. ALSO my husband was most impressed with the fact they carried Busch light in bottles he's from Missouri and this is the first he's been able to order it outside of his home state. Overall efficient & excellent service with friendly staff, delicious food, and for the prices we thought we had time travelled back to 2019 so very reasonable!
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Carol G.

Yelp
Great food and service! Great place to enjoy their BBQ. Jalepeno appetizer is a favorite and the fried okra. The Slim boy special with ribs and sides is also a favorite !

Gayle R.

Yelp
The only negative thing I can say about Fat Boys BBQ is that it's 75 miles away from where we live and takes 90 minutes to drive there! But it would be worth it even with today's gas prices! My husband and I stopped there on our return from driving a gentlemen home to Ocala from our area (Brooksville). I have to say " You had me at Smoked Meat". Austin greeted us at the door as we got to the counter handed us paper menus and explained how the ordering works. I would give the staff 10 stars! He saw my husband struggling with walking so he took it upon himself to get his drink for him instead making him walk to the drink fountain and brought it to the table. My husband had the Smokehouse burger with brisket in top on toast and fries. I had the 12 hour Smoked Brisket with came with 2 sides (coleslaw and sweet potato) and a pc of jalapeño cornbread! Austin told me to try the cornbread even though I'm adverse to anything jalapeño. Just in case he added the toast. 10 stars! If you order the brisket order it with fat not lean! My husband finished everything declaring " This is the best burger I've had in a long time!" He really enjoyed it. I took home my leftovers. ( about 6 slices of brisket, the toast, and coleslaw and the cornbread) They have sauces on the tables and I asked Austin for take out sauce and he brought me 4 prepared containers of the sweet sauce and the Blueberry sauce to try. He also helped us to the car carrying our take out cups with 32 oz drinks each. Awesome Austin!

Debbie Ann C.

Yelp
It was my first time eating here, it was amazing! I ordered the Brisket sandwich and loaded fries. Definitely recommend. The place was clean and the service was excellent. Austin was our waiter and he was very friendly and helpful! Thank you for having!! Will come again to try the spare ribs!
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Jennie M.

Yelp
I'm from Texas trying to eat BBQ in Florida ( BBQ is known in Texas)... I can say the service was amazing and welcoming. I got to try the first baked potato with Brisket they've made ( I decided to call it the fat Boy heart attack) it was absolutely delicious ( needs a little more butter) but the flavor was amazing. We tried ribs, sausage, chicken and brisket and by far the Brisket takes all... brisket is a much try. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place... To: Fat Boys, your brisket is better than most places in Texas Epic!!!
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Malissa S.

Yelp
The food is very low quality my macaroni and cheese was gummy my meat was cold service was non existent even though everyone was standing around drinking something I would give it more stars if possible
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Stephen G.

Yelp
This BBQ restaurant has been around since 1970. They have recently reopened under new ownership. This review will be from my 2nd visit. Unlike the chain restaurant that is next-door, Fat Boys is locally owned. And it shows. The ribs are fall off the bone tender. They are not over smokey like another place with will remain nameless. The BBQ sauce is very much homemade. The sausages are wonderful. Snappy casings and tender. The coleslaw isn't drowned is mayonnaise. The fries are crisp. I've traveled a lot around the south, and I'll bet this BBQ against any. Other than Texas. Prices are very competitive. And when you consider you don't pay a waitress you save 15% to 20% over the competition.

Eleni G.

Yelp
went there this last Tuesday the food was amazing . the portion sizes are great and the price is very reasonable. I'm here for 3 months they will be seeing often. soooo good
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Marcy W.

Yelp
We were looking for some BBQ after Silver Springs State Park. Happened onto Fat Boys and wow, what a delightful surprise! Hubby and I both got pork ribs. Had baked sweet potato, sweet potato fries, Cole slaw, fried okra, Jalapeño cornbread and blueberry chipotle bbq sauce. Wow! We're from Oklahoma where we know good BBQ and good food. Both hubby and I found EVERY ITEM to be delicious!!! Restaurant was very clean, staff was very friendly, prices were good, portions were huge and we both took another meal sized box! Wish we'd be in Ocala again soon just to eat there!

Rob H.

Yelp
sadly this is not the Fat Boys that I Knew. while the food was "ok" pork was a little fatty but then again, its pork. I did like that fact that it's not over seasoned. Ordering at a counter instead of the old way with wait service is really disappointing. I wonder how many people lost their jobs when it was sold and remodeled? The order taker didn't have much of a personalty. No one ever stopped by the table. "enjoying your lunch?" Not hard to figure out when someone says "oh wow, when did you remodel?" I also did not like that they added a tip on the screen before you can even add one. typical of businesses today. This was a road trip Lunch. next time we will find a new place to try and this was not the Fat Boys BBQ in Ocala that was so good.

West D.

Yelp
Hate to give a bad review to a small business trying to survive in this economy but I also dislike spending $17 for a sub-par sandwich and side item. Loved the original FatBoys and excited to try a new take. The building is fine, a little dark inside but who cares if the food is good. This is the second time I have went in there - after not being impressed in July I wanted to give it another chance 3 months later. Ordered the beef brisket sandwich on toast, side of BBQ Beans, water. $17.xx This is what I got. You can see in the top piece of beef it was the end (dark piece) -when beef is cut the proteins in the meat gel over and create a crust. It looks bad and gets a little tough and should never be served. Yet it's on my sandwich. Nice smoke ring and I appreciate they use a stick burner unlike so many places. The small holes are fork holes, when I was trying to figure out why this sandwich was so tough, I noticed the brisket was dried out. It should have been a warning that the sandwich came with sauce, as good BBQ uses sauce as a compliment, not to cover dried up meat. The beans were terrible - overly sweetened with some peppers and onion cut up to mask the "food service" product. Would not order again. The worst part, when I spoke to the manager explaining how I was not satisfied he said flat out "Sorry - no one else has complained". I wouldn't have even written this review had they not been so flippant about it - just let me try something else and I'd have been a happy camper. Next time I'll go to Sonny's, or Mission BBQ down on 200.

Kevie N.

Yelp
Stopped for lunch after visiting Silver Springs. The ribs were tender and had dry rub, which you could then put additional BBQ sauce over. I didn't need to. Had baked beans and Jalapeno corn bread (wasn't spicy at all - not a lot of jalapenos). You order from the counter and they bring it to your table. Very easy and very good! Will definitely return.

Walter N.

Yelp
Ribs were tough as shoe leather and the pulled pork tasted like it had in a refrigerator for days. Prices are high for what You get.
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Anais E.

Yelp
We are from out of town ate at Fatboys we found them in Yelp. The food was so good we went back a second time the next day to eat there again. the service was also very good and a great ambiance.
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Cindy M.

Yelp
Disappointing. No pulled pork at 1 on a Tuesday afternoon, only sliced pork. "Sliced" turned out to be fatty tough hunks without any smoky flavor at all. Potato salad also tasteless. Joe had a chicken quarter and sausage combo that was OK but not great. Cole slaw looked and tasted old. 2 stars for the sauces that were pretty good. Sonny's would be a much better choice.
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Mercy B.

Yelp
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! My fiancée and I have been here 3 times and it's the best BBQ in Ocala thus far. We went to a few other places and they do not compare. Their brisket is juicy, their burt ends are amazing, Mac and cheese are ::chefs kiss::, okra is crispy and seasoned well. Their ribs are 100% amazing too! What I love most is their consistency in their food. Keep it up boys!

Ms M.

Yelp
Ordered take out. speed of service was amazingly fast. portion sizes are huge for the price. I did not feel the food was as great as advertised. we ordered a smoke house burger. it shows a nice pulled pork on top of an amazing looking burger. it was not like that. the burger was dry the pulled pork we were expecting on top was 2 slabs of pork slices. there was so much cheese you could not see the burger until u cut into it. we ordered a side of Mac and cheese it was very dry and flavorless. I ordered ribs and a side my ribs were ok I was expecting something different compared to pictures but it was good. I do suggest this place . I would like to try again if we are back there. Carry out orders are ready super quickl. They give you large portion. lots of sauces to try and they were very good variety. Online ordering was very convenient and different delivery options was very nice. Self pick up was fasted I've even seen.
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Dan V.

Yelp
Went on two separate occasions, thought the first time was just an off night. Nope, a repeat of the first. Ribs were dry, the brisket was cold and tough. Sides were ok, nothing special. So very sad, I really had my hopes up.

Michael M.

Yelp
Six gun feast for Father's Day. Best gift ever. Bbq from Fat Boys never disappoints. The menu offers something for everyone.

Milton M.

Yelp
The pork sandwich was cut way too thick, and it was tough and had gristle, you have to pay before you get your food. You do not have a waitress and you are asked to tip at the time you pay and found something mold looking on the backside of where the ice comes out. And the Fatboy barbecue sauce was like water. Fat boys we miss you !
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Jorge C.

Yelp
I loved the old Fat Boys but the new owner has elevated it beyond expectations. The new sides were incredible! The reinvented max and cheese and the fresh coleslaw was good. Food came rout quickly. Very happy someone decided to purchase this treasure and revitalize it.
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Alan L.

Yelp
You must try the beef ribs. They are huge, tender and delicious. I'm so glad these new guys came in and are making this place better!