Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, serving slow-smoked meats, Southern comfort food and hearty American favorites. Located in Westgate Plaza, Fat Buddies has been serving the Franklin community for more than 25 years, offering a casual, family-friendly setting for lunch and dinner.
Barbecue is the centerpiece of the menu, with slow-smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork, sliced pork, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pulled chicken and barbecue chicken. Guests can choose from sandwiches, individual platters and combination meals featuring multiple meats. Rib options include half racks, full racks and larger combinations, with a selection of barbecue sauces to complement the different meats.
Beyond traditional barbecue, Fat Buddies serves ribeye steaks, steak and shrimp, jumbo hand-breaded fried shrimp, grilled chicken, chicken tenders, burgers and other American favorites. Appetizers include the signature fried onion loaf, fried mushrooms, fried pickles, hush puppies, potato skins and fried green beans.
Southern-style sides round out the menu, including baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, potato salad, sweet potato fries and other vegetables. The menu also features Brunswick stew, salads and traditional desserts such as cobbler, chocolate pecan pie and brownie sundaes.
With a children’s menu, combination platters and generous selections of barbecue and comfort food, Fat Buddies accommodates families, groups and visitors looking for a casual sit-down meal. Takeout and online ordering are also available.
Whether you’re looking for barbecue in Franklin, smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked turkey, ribeye steak, fried shrimp, Southern sides or a family-friendly restaurant for lunch or dinner, Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ offers a broad menu of smoked meats and American comfort food.
