Wow... I'm not sure exactly what to say about the food! I guess I should start by say the young lady at the counter provided excellent customer service. About the food... here's a hint... it's a bad sign when you go to a barbecue spot and don't smell barbecue... and don't see smoke! The food was terrible... the ribs were boiled and the tri trip which looked more like roast beef has never seen a grill....but I must give a shout-out to Smokey Joes for having the best barbecue in Redding. read more

I had a pulled pork sandwich, on garlic bread with coleslaw..........IT WAS DYNAMITE!!!! Really good!!! The sauce was so good, I bought the giant, 48oz size! The food was great, however, maybe not the best in the world, but still very, very good. I'm giving a solid 5 stars because they where sold out of the BBQ sauce I wanted and instead of asking me to come back another day, the owner made, heated and commercially sealed a brand new fresh batch for me. Thats AWESOME customer service!! A+++++++ customer service that was greatly appreciated!! :) I would go back again and have recommending them to family and friends! read more

Stopped because of good reviews on Yelp, was not disappointed! Great food. Tried the hot links, pork ribs, boneless ribs, chicken and tri-tip. My suggestion is the boneless ribs. All was good but the boneless ribs were perfection. Good and friendly service. Nothing beats a good local BBQ joint and this one is tops. read more

YAY! I'm a fan indeed. Driving from Santa Barbara to Portland, and Redding was our stop. Road food...heaven help me. There must be SOME place in Redding where we can get something that isn't...a chain. That doesn't have a drive through. We actually found this place in the phone book, and I quickly looked it up on Yelp to make sure it wasn't a hell hole. The handful of negative comments seemed irrelevant when there was pulled pork in my future. I drove over and ordered two pulled pork sandwiches, two orders of onion rings, and a couple of Great White Ales to go. When I put my bag up on the counter, the guys noticed my pin on my bag that simply says "MEAT." After that, we were best bitches. : ) SUPER nice guys who work there, loaded me up with everything we'd need in the hotel room, and I was DROOLING the 1.5 miles back to the hotel smelling the onion rings. Why oh why does fried food smell soooo damned good? Funny enough, the onion rings were simply "okay" but the sandwich was quite tasty! Nice roll, very generous portion, very saucy and tender. If you like saucy bbq, this totally fits the bill. And the sauce was tasty enough I dunked my onion rings in it, too. As I sat back on my giant fluffy bed and watched bad television, full, perhaps a dollop of bbq sauce on my shirt (I've never claimed to be a neat eater), the smell of onion rings and bbq in the air, a cold beer on the nightstand, I thought...oh yes. Next time I'm through Redding I'll drop by for another. Thanks, guys! read more

Tri-Tip & hot links were pretty good, chicken wasn't bad but wasn't as good. I'd eat there again, but I'd do takeout rather than eat there.

It was really good, I would highly recommend getting the ribs.I mean really good, also the garlic fries were crispy on the outside tender on the inside macaroni salad was delicious. read more

WOW! This place was so good! I literally just finished eating and jumped right on here to review. We got ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, bbq beans, mac salad, potato salad and (free) coleslaw. Everything was delicious! My boyfriend said his ribs were just "ok", but my pulled pork was so good! We came in late (on a Friday night) and didn't realize the time...the guys were super nice and said we could still eat even though it was 5 min to closing..we took our stuff home and they sent us on our way with 4 tubs of slaw because they said it would just go to waste over the weekend (AWESOME! and informative..they don't use nasty week-old slaw). Great employees, great food..we will definitely be back! (only drawback: closed weekends) read more

The barbecue pork ribs were freaking incredible! And it was nice to be able to enjoy them with a nice cold beer. Also adding to the ambience was a local classic rock 'n' roll station. Downsides: -Onion rings tasted fishy. -My experience was damaged by a loud, profane argument between an employee and the owner's ex-wife, which featured the slamming of an employee entrance door several times. And, even after that settled down, the staff continually spoke to each other in loud, profane language. Rather unpleasant. read more

I went back for ribs, beans, cole slaw...........and the salty garlic bread. The ribs were DRY as heck, every one of them..........what happened? read more

I ordered the BBQ tri-tip sandwich with a side of potato salad and a beer. The tri-tip was super tender and smokey. The bbq sauce was perfect but I also put some spicy sauce on there as well. It was the best tri-tip sandwich I have had in years! I am not a huge fan of potato salad usually but holy cow! It was super delicious not too much mustard flavor. Everything was phenomenal. The service was friendly and fast. I thought the money all over the ceilings was really cool! We will definitely be coming back next time we are in Redding. Thank you!! read more

Great place at great prices. They have some really good BBQ. Get the SPICY! Sweet is too sweet! They have lots of different plates and options to choose from and the prices are excellent. My favorites there are the country ribs, the spicy sausage, and the potato wedges. A buddy of mine and I go there about once a week. Nice guys in there who genuinely care if you have a good meal or not. I even had the owner, Mike, say, that one rib looks a little fatty. If it is, let me know and I'll give you a new one. How many restaurants just hand it to you and cross their fingers? Not these guys. Joe and Mike work up front and are always good for some casual talk, especially about the Giants! GO GIANTS!! read more

Omg. Best I have ever had Driving thru Residing and stumbled upon this place. Pork completely lean and shredded to perfection Nice guys own it. read more

The food here was so good. And great customer service. Thank you very much!the meat was excellent.

UPDATED: So, Fat Daddy's has great sauce, but honestly, that's the highlight. I've had a lot more BBQ since I originally tried Fat Daddy's and at this point, I think their BBQ is pretty weak. The food is filling and tastes good, but great, low-slow BBQ it isn't. Original Review: Some of the best BBQ sauce I've ever had. The tri-tip, BBQ potato, and pork ribs are amazing. This isn't slow roast dry BBQ, it's the slap on a bib, roll up your sleeve, and bask in the savory BBQ sauce goodness. The brothers who own the place are always friendly and happy to make suggestions. OFF MENU ITEM: Try the "Mess Ina Cup" if you're an adventurous eater. read more

Ordered Fat Daddy's Gooney goo goo! Tri tip had a fantastic flavor and texture. Ribs were cooked perfectly. Chicken was on point. Macaroni salad reminded us of homemade macaroni salad. Beans were great. Everything was good. I will definitely be ordering again. read more

On way hone from Oregon. Didn't want fast food, what a great find! Good food and nice people.

Sorry, but unless you enjoy your meat with no texture, covered in sauce this place in not for you.

We got take out from here just now. Tri-tip: dry and tasteless, chicken; good. Hot link: ok, country rib, yummy. Potato salad: generic, Winco ish. Salad: ok. Ordered green, got Caesar, but just ok. Fries: pretty much the best outta everything. And the beans: very good. Conclusion? Naw, won't go back. read more

Visit this place often! I always order to go cuz the atmosphere is kinda blah. The BBQ is amazing! I am not kidding! I have had just about everything here. The onion rings are a personal favorite! The tri-tip and country bbq ribs are my go-to order. You won't regret it and the staff is super nice! Call in and it is ready when you get there---doesn't get much easier than that. They have punch cards too! read more

This may be because I ordered a group meal that included bbq potatoes, but there was way too much bbq sauce all over the place. I needed something fresh like lettuce or slaw to give my mouth a break and I did not have it. (This may only be a problem because I did not know how/what to order and next time I know better.) The onion rings seemed like they were bought frozen. The meat itself was cooked nicely. I liked the brisket and the tri tip. The place itself has very interesting decorative dollars all over the place. read more

I really love this place and have been coming here for years. I feel like the real highlight here is the BBQ sauce. It's one of my favorites out of any you can find across the whole country. The meat is not really the best, it's not bad but there is better in the area. I feel like the quality of the meat went down after Famous Dave's opened in Redding, especially the pulled pork. If you love BBQ you'll love Fat Daddy's. Maybe not the best but a real classic in Redding. read more

Delicious food. I put the spicy BBQ sauce on every single bite. Pulled pork and onion rings or French fries is my number one choice

I knew this was going to be good when I saw the pictures of customized cars on the wall. Folks who love hand-crafted cars aren't likely to settle for bland, standardized food. And sure enough: EVERYTHING was very tasty. We tried the ribs, chicken, and brisket -- all first rate. The bbq sauce was so good I bought a bottle to take home. Highly recommended! read more

If you are driving through Redding, Ca and don't stop at this BBQ... you'll regret it.

So yummy. We used Fat Daddy's to cater a wedding reception. Not only were they very helpful and nice but the meats are so tender and tasty. BBQ Sauce is the bomb. I just wish I lived closer so I could go back for dinner. read more

Flavorful food. We had the baby back ribs, chicken, hot links, and tri tip. Although the tri tip was a little dry (we were there just before closing) but everything else was great with large portions. Again the food was really good. However, the dining area and restroom could certainly use some work. The fans and ceiling were filthy covered in grime and dirt. I like the collection of dollar bills on the ceiling but the end result is yuk. The inside and outside needed a good cleaning and paint. I get smoking meat causes residue but this has not been cleaned for years. It appeared to be a locally owned and a locals hangout with muscle cars in parking lot. Very friendly staff and quick service. Next time I will get my food to go... read more

the best bbq in redding pulled pork.....perfect every time onion rings perfect service always right on!!! read more

Fat Daddy BBQ went beyond our expectations to make it right by us. We always order BBQ meal from here and our last one was going to be our last because we weren't happy with our meal. But today I am happy with our Gooney Goo Goo meal from Fat Daddy, we want to thank Rebecca for making it right. We will sure be back thank you. read more

Just had their tri tip sandwich on garlic bread with baked beans as a side. The meal was fantastic. A slightly unconventional preperation for a tri tip sandwich but the uniqueness put it a cut above just about every other tri tip sandwich I have ever had. If you are in the area they are definitely worth the stop. The beans were amazing as well. Great food and really affordable for BBQ. 2 thumbs way up. read more

Great friendly customer service. It's clear they take pride in their product. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was messy so that's a good sign!!! The slaw and beans were excellent. Also had the half rack with potato. Very moist, fall off the bone. Sauce had great flavor. It was very hot outside but comfortable inside. Would have given more stars if it weren't for the pesky fly read more

I ordered a BBQ chicken breast sandwich and was thoroughly disappointed, comparable to cafeteria food in high school, maybe even closer to prison food. What I got was a thing over cooked piece of chicken wedged between a rubbery, chewy, flat bun, slathered with BBQ sauce. The chicken was wayyyy over cooked, and tasted like it had be cooked last week. I also ordered onion rings, they didn't taste horrible but they were over cooked and i only got 5. Overall pretty grossed out by the food, will not be going back or referring people there. read more

Fat Daddy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

Best bbq in town. All the way from flavor down to the price. Me and my husband loves coming here. And the family there are so cool.

The food is great. Best bbq in town. where this place really excels is the service. The owner is always there making sure each person gets a great experience. This type of place is not easily found in the cookie cutter world of restaurants. Bring a dollar and find a place to post it on the wall. read more

Hmmmm. Not sure why the 4 stars? Pork ribs were kinda chewy. Tri tip was bland. BBQ sauce was average. Garlic bread was soggy. Caesar salad had green onions in it but no croutons. It's a bbq joint and wasn't provided with utensils or napkins for take out.....onion rings were ok and the baked potato with bbq sauce....eh I've def had better. read more

Yay! I'm a fan. Been eating there for years.! Very good Tri Tip and BBQ Ribs with tasty bbq sauce. Used to get the Fat Meals with choice of side and a Caesar Salad. The Fries are always hot and good, and the bbq baked potatoe is also tasty. It is a walk up to the counter style restraunt but Mike and the crew are always friendly and cool to talk to. If you're in Redding and looking for some good BBQ I would recommend Fat Daddy's BBQ. read more

My kind of BBQ joint. I'm just in Redding for a night. I travel a lot for work and tend to try out BBQ places while on the road. Anything to get away from the chains. This is an unpretentious place, bright and clean. They serve beer in the bottle or a frosted glass. The guy at the counter was friendly and suggested the Baby Backs. I usually go for pulled pork sandwiches but my hunger got the best of me. The ribs were excellent. I added a little spicy sauce for effect. The coleslaw was good. Wasn't the best I've had but did the job. The garlic bread was too salty for my taste. All in all a good bet if you are passing through the Redding area and have a BBQ jones. read more

Best BBQ around! 100x over. Everything I've tried is amazing. Friendly staff, clean restroom, kid friendly. Just over all great! Things to try: NY steak, onion rings, pulled pork, stuffed potato, BBQ chicken Caesar salad, and of course the ribs!!! read more

Fat Daddy's BBQ - My kids enjoying some ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

We have become regular diners here. I usually get the tritip sandwich on garlic bread while my husband goes for the hotlink sandwich on garlic bread with Caesar salad on it. I generally despise spicy food, but their bbq sauce is so tasty I have started making a medium mixture of my own with 1:1 spicy and original. Fun ambiance with various international bills stuck to the ceiling in an old A&W building. read more

Fat Daddy's does not disappoint!! The pork ribs were so tender and amazing. Any time you can suck marrow out of the bones, you know you have some good ribs on your hands. Sauce is delicious too. The cole slaw was fresh and tangy, baked beans were smoky, and the mustard potato salad was some of the best I've found outside Texas. A real gem of a place, with a lot of divey character inside the restaurant to boot. Dollar bills on the ceiling from appreciative customers lend to the well-worn charm. A must for BBQ lovers in Redding. read more

I always feel bad giving a low rating to a sole proprietor, trying to make a go out of it, but I also don't want others expecting great bbq from these reviews. We were hopeful after reading the rave reviews, but were disappointed with our food. We did heed one reviewer who warned to stay clear of tritip. Therefore, my husband got the pork ribs, coleslaw & bbq beans. The ribs tasted boiled & they were drenched in bbq sauce. Coleslaw seemed like it was store bought & the beans tasted like pork & beans with bbq sauce mixed in (& some leftover meat ). I had pulled pork sandwich, & it was "ok", with the bread being a standout. My side was the Caesar salad, & it was fine. Sorry to say, we won't be back. :( read more