Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks

Our first time in WV and our first time in Charleston and we were just passing through, but decided to stop here for dinner after a quick Google search. This place did not disappoint! Food was fantastic-I had a brisket dinner with Mac & cheese + coleslaw. My daughter had the ribeye - said it was the best steak she's had; "no offense dad." (Hubby is pretty talented at the grill so she must have REALLY liked it!) Hubby ordered the Mac n cheese wrap but it was late and they had run out of Mac n cheese, so he got the catfish dinner instead. Yum!) We ended with cupcakes to celebrate their 4th year in business and a really great chat with the lovely owner who clearly loves her community and her family. We loved this place and we'll be back; we'll send our friends too!

Can't recommend them enough! An amazing and hard working local family owned business that serves great food! Everyone is very friendly and it doesn't take long to get your food even when they're busy! The fried shrimp, catfish, and their white cheddar mac n' cheese are the best in the city!

I honestly had the best meal I’ve had in years here! I had the catfish nuggets and my wife had the brisket sandwich. Oh my god both were so damn good. The homemade tarter was amazing! I hope the chef knows how great they are! Ebony is one of the owners and she took care of us as well! She’s so kind and attentive. Honestly if I don’t come here once a week at least, I’ll be shocked! I also thought it was very cool that on the menu, they have a QR code where you can buy a meal for someone on the community in need. This place is all around amazing! I ate my food too quick to take any pictures 😂

As someone from out of state, I wasnt too familiar with food from the region but this was close to where I was staying so I was curious. My goodness, ive never had food as incredible as this. Fried catfish was perfectly breaded without too much breading, didn't taste frozen at all and was very fresh. Mac and cheese was divine and as a Latino person, the empanadas were to die for. The two men serving were also very kind and friendly, and I can see the clear passion with what they do, not just in serving the people but helping those in need. Anyone either vacationing or driving by must come here if they need something to eat!

Been wanting to come here for a while bc I love to support our local small businesses & finally was able to try them out today. Chopped cheese & Mac n cheese is 20/10. Wife had the catfish dinner & loved it. It’s a really cute gem of a place with a great atmosphere & Ebony is super cool! Will definitely be back 💯

Although we went for dinner, our party of 4 ordered omelets and breakfast bowls with grits and grilled shrimp. The omelets came with chunky potatoes (perfectly seasoned) and toast. The bowls were equally delicious and seasoned well (grits outstanding!). The restaurant is decorated colorfully and was immaculately clean. I also have to really brag on the service ~ both the manager and our server were attentive and gracious.

Food was great! Also the homemade cakes, especially the chocolate with brownie made by chef is now top on my best desserts-not super sugary and very flavorful! And make sure you donate towards their feeding hungry efforts of you can, sharing is caring!!

Ordered takeout of some Empanadas and they were absolutely amazing! To find any empanadas in WV is a feat in itself but to find ones that taste authentic is rare. I will definitely be trying more things from this restaurant.

Came here HUNGRY after spending 4 hours on the road. We had tried to eat at another spot nearby but forgot about the holiday; perhaps it was a blessing in disguise because Phat Daddy's was Delicious! The area nearby and the restaurant itself is a lil rundown, but don't let that scare you. The staff were incredibly friendly and it felt like we were having dinner at a family cookout. Food came out in less than 5 minutes, which was great for our hungry stomachs. I went with the pulled pork sandwich (made from pork butt!!) and oh my lord it was so tender!! It just pulled apart so easily and was nice and sweet with that sauce. Fries had a nice Cajun seasoning and had the right amount of crispiness. I'm sad that we were only passing through cuz I'd love to come back and try some more of their food! This place is definitely worth checking out, and if you're local I'm so jealous!

Incredible service, killer food. Lovely people, it was an awesome place to try. Had a lot of life and great food.

Had a fantastic experience in late November of 2024. Brisket was delicious and their wings are amazing. The owner greeted us kindly and the service was excellent.

Food is fantastic and the service is great! I have tried numerous things off the menu and was never disappointed.

Wow!! The food, prices and service were great! We were greeted in the parking lot by a gentleman who saw we had our dogs with us. He was amazing. He told us we could go in the other side of the building and bring our dogs. It was outdoor seating and was perfect for our dogs and little girl to expend some energy which was much needed as we were on a 12 hour trip home. The ribs, Phat Dog (hot dog w/ chili cheese), even the kids pizza and all the sides were great. Based on the hospitality alone I would go back but combined with the great food we will keep this on our list to stop back whenever passing through. Thank you for a great experience.

OMG, my meal was delicious. I had the chicken bowl. I will do that again! I would share a picture but I forgot to take one. Good news! I took a picture of my dessert

Wow!!! Fan-friggin-tastic! Will absolutely be making this joint a regular! The food was amazing! Great flavor, great portions! Service was ridiculously fast and friendly. The place is clean and easily accessible! Will recommend it to everyone!

Chopped cheese! This is what you're going here for because it's awesome. -start driving there now.

This is a great restaurant! We had the brisket and it was full of great smoky flavor. And the slaw was delicious. The restaurant is very clean and staff was kind and helpful. We also had our dog with us and they have a great fenced-in outdoor seating area where she could run around a bit. We are traveling thru Charleston but we will stop again next time in town.

Excellent food, it's the small places like this that I really enjoy. Truly a place that is a must stop and try if never been.

I found this hidden little gem while passing through Charleston, WV. Hardly bigger than a food truck and tucked away off the beaten path next to some railroad tracks, I wasn't sure what to think. I looked at the menu and saw "Rosemary Ribs". I love rosemary and hadn't heard of it cooked into ribs, I was stunned! Oh dear lord, those fall off the bone ribs were incredible! Paired with delicious onion rings and amazing baked beans, I was sucker punched. I haven't had that fantastic of a meal in a long time. Four hours from my home in North Carolina, I would seriously consider the drive just to have lunch here again. If you're ever passing through Charleston, WV, make sure you follow your GPS to Phat Daddy's on the Tracks. It's not far off of the interstates and more than well worth the detour!!!

I'm a long time fan of phat daddies, and their ribs just keep getting better with time. Any night the weather allows you to be outside, you wanna be at Phat Daddies!

when y'all gonna pay me this shane yall owe me $5000 for tearing down wertz ave yall dont pay me my money im suing yalls assez believe that its neen 2 months me and my wife are still homeless because of yall either pay up or we filing a lawsuit rhis is last time im gonna ask

The brisket was amazingly delicious and the service was equally as great. The restaurant has recently recently been remodeled inside and looks fantastic.

Really good service and tasty food. Love the hotdogs and fresh cut fries. ask for a side of their homemade slaw! Everything we have tried here is extremely fresh tasting and clearly made with love :) really cool spot, can't wait to come here and eat on the patio when it warms up!

First time to Phat Daddy's. Got the Cbopped chicken Sandwich with thick cut fries. My friend got the Chopped Cheese (steak and cheese sandwich) and fries. food was great. service was great. definitely will be returning. maybe for dinner tonight.

Tried the Steak rice bowl. It was okay, but not really outstanding. The place is nice, and obviously well liked. Service was good, and I felt valued as a customer... was busy on a Tuesday night.

My whole family loved this place. The service was spectacular but the food oh my goodness it was delicious. The brisket, ribs and salmon patties were so good. We can't wait to go back. Next time we will dine on their deck! Thank you Phat Daddy's!

I can't comment on the quality of the food as I've never been able to eat here. Stopped by once at the old location and they were closing up (earlier than what was advertised). Tried another time and they weren't open. Tried again Friday night, website says open until 9. Called to confirm girl said yes they are open until 9. Placed an online order at 8:20 for 2 dinners (over $40), received a confirmation text, then a minute later got a text saying my order was cancelled (after the money was charged to me). I called and the lady answered and said nothing but "We are closed". I told her the situation and that I had called and she said who told you that and named someone, I have no idea who told me that. She said they are open until 9 but stop taking orders at 8. This should have been specified on their website. Not sure I will attempt again. I love trying new places and supporting small businesses but this doesn't seem to be in the cards, and I'm still waiting on my refund as well (says will take 3 days) :(

First time to Phat Daddy's today. Got the Chopped Chicken sandwich with thick cut fries. My friend got the Chopped Cheese (steak and cheese) sandwich and fries. Food was great. Service was great. Definitely will be returning. Maybe for dinner tonight.