This place has good food but it's never open (it doesn't have regular hours) and it takes a horribly ridiculous amount of time to get anything ordered and received.. It's just a horrible nightmare situation over there.. read more

I just bought the worst hamburger!! Nothing stayed on the bun, it was falling out of the bun that was so wet with condiments, nothing held, awful place!!!! read more

Best cheeseburgers and fries around in my area IMO. Have not tried their BBQ though but I'm sure it's equally great. Service is always excellent. A+++++++!! read more

First time visit, I ordered the ribs and they were fantastic. Fall off the bone tender, smoke was good, sauce was very good as well. My wife ordered a salad with chicken, she advised it was fair and the chicken was bland. I will try it again soon. Restaurant was clean and the staff courteous and professional read more

Fat Mans Bar B Que - Ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - Cropwell, Alabama

This is the Burger Man with Best Burgers in America Association, and I was invited to come and score their burger for them at Fat Man's BBQ. It is a great All-American Classic Cheeseburger. Fresh hand-patted out patty, no pre-formed patty, and never frozen. The toppings are fresh as well. A great burger that is grilled and seasoned to perfection. read more

BBQ was good with an adequate serving size; the baked beans weren't bad, but very small portion. Service was slow and not particularly friendly. read more

Oh my!! Fatman's never disappoints! We are regulars at FM's. Tried just about everything on the menu. EVERYTHING is so delicious. My favorite is the bbq sandwich with onion rings. The family atmosphere is so fun and the owners really care about their customers! read more

This place is every bit worth the drive. Never been disappointed with food taste and quality. People always friendly employees and local customers. They make you feel at home. read more

Food is always delicious! I love the fat burger and the catfish is delicious. Super fond of the hamburger steak coleslaw and fried okra!

I knew from reading reviews that I would have to wait. Service is not fast. That's ok. I wasn't starving lol. And they were busy this Saturday afternoon so I wasn't in a rush. I ordered the Pig fries to go with bbq sauce and ranch on the side. Took about 20 minutes to get my order then I headed home (about 20 minutes away). I was expecting my fries to be cold. I thought I would warm them up in the air fryer. What I wasn't expecting were the fries to be raw. Maybe they were trying to catch up because they were so busy. But for $14 plus, I at least expected French fries to be cooked. BBQ pork was good. Not the best I've had but satisfying. The Pig fries only come with fries, pork and cheddar melted on top. Bbq sauce and ranch available. I would have appreciated sliced green onion and some sour cream. But this is what they offer. I may try them again. I may not. read more

Wonderful bbq. Had pork sandwich, onion rings and sweet tea. Would go again. You may have to wait during lunch hours because food is that good read more

One of my fav BBQ restaurants anywhere! Food is always "over the top" good, and always cooked to order, so fresh! Sweet lady taking orders (always same person) always has a big smile, super friendly, and moves as quickly as possible. How she does all she does is beyond my comprehension. Customers are friendly, I love watching sports on the TV, and the atmosphere makes me think I'm in grandma's house in 1955. I love all the wood! And the noise of a busy restaurant, where people are enjoying good food and good company! Sure... sometimes there is a wait... the comments in the line (about the wait)?... "It's worth it!" read more

I have eaten at over 60 BBQ places. Fat Mans has the worst pork that I have ever eaten. I ate there 5 years ago and thought I would try it again last week. Horrible BBQ pork. Those that love it must have never eaten any where else. read more

This is the best BBQ in Alabama. Just try the pork BBQ!! We buy it by the pound to take out. it's delicious. We take any guests at the lake there because we know they will love it. Best to go early because they are crowded. It's casual so come as you are. read more

The food is great. Sometimes there is a wait and the service is okay. But they do keep strange hours throughout the week. We have to be lucky to see them open. read more

Area specialty for bbq, southern sides and friendly service. Tammy will greet you with a smile and take your order perfectly. Then the invisible people in the kitchen wlll either wrap it to go and you can take it to a nice wooden table inside or outside. You can have the bbq but I have the cheeseburger, friend okra or chicken tender salad, the ranch dressing is extra good. Check the days and hours before you go. They have the community trained to rush in Wednesday through Saturday. read more

Fat Mans came highly recommended, and if the line out the door is any sign, the place definitely has a following. We got the meat and 2 sides, plus tried a handful of everything else. Pork was really good, sauce was good, and the hush puppies were excellent. Husband loved the potato salad too! Wait times are long (as expected with such a big crowd to feed) so call ahead or chill on the patio and relax while you wait. read more

The food is great you can't go wrong with that barbecue sandwiches they make them like you want them chopped or sliced mix 100 mild hamburger I also good can't beat the onion rings for the fried mushrooms I have a menu for everything and not everything is barbecue related they open from Wednesday through Sunday if you want something for lunch on Friday Saturday and Sunday you need to call in an hour earlier than the time you want to eat staff is great the girls run the cash register is the granddaughter of the man who built the fat man's business up you used to be across the street in a block building after the old memories we built a new one right there with a barbecue place is now it burnt down and I didn't want to help rebuild it but you can't go wrong with that man barbecue read more

Fat Mans Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Cropwell, Alabama

One of my favorite places to eat. The food is always very good. It takes a while to get the food but it comes out fresh. The catfish sandwich is excellent! Sometimes I take the catfish out and eat it separate. SO GOOD! The veggies are great. The iced tea is fresh and very good. Services is wonderful. The lady that takes the orders is so very nice. No matter how busy they get, she never gets rattled and is always super nice! Great outside seating as well as comfortable booth seating inside. We eat here often. read more

Very yummy! I loved the smoked meat and their tangy bbq sauce! I wish the fries were seasoned personally, but dipping them in their homemade ranch was perfection. I think this will be a place I visit every time I travel to north Alabama. Front cashiers were friendly and kind! Overall, I'm extremely happy with my meal and experience. Ps- had a friend that loves potato salad but said theirs was soupy read more

Fat Mans Bar B Que - Barbeque Near Me - Cropwell, Alabama

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I adore fat man's, seriously my bbq place. It's the kind of place where you find your thing and you don't ever change that order. I have heard great things about the order my friends and family have but mine is just too perfect to change. I will say i always get my food to go, i don't really feel comfortable dining in. A lot of people do dine in however and you can also eat on the patio which i have never tried. Food is prepared to order so you will be waiting a while if you didn't call it in. Currently they are short staffed so the wait is a little longer than usual. read more

GREAT food! Made to order, so it might take a little bit to get your food. It's so worth the wait though. Nice, clean location and the staff is always friendly. I love the burgers and Pig Fries! Make sure you order what you need up front, other wise you need to get back in line to get extra sauce, etc. I've never been here when there wasn't a line and there's always several people waiting for to go orders. I like that you refill your own drinks- so no waiting on servers. They do not accept tips. read more

Do not come to eat here! I waited an hour and a half for a hot dog and a pork sandwich. Cashier was rude. This place was a favorite for bbq for me for years. I come from moody, the last 2 times have been terrible I'm not coming back. read more

I am a local of the area. Fat Man's is my favorite BBQ restaurant in town. They have excellent fresh patted burgers, not frozen patties. The smoked chicken is awesome. My personal favorite sides are the okra (always crisp), corn nuggets, and the baked beans are the best I've ever tasted, they have bbq pieces in them. Piggy Fries are divine, I like them with bbq sauce AND ranch. read more

The outside slice bbq sandwich was excellent. The Fat Burger was the best around PC area. The fries and slaw were great and atmosphere perfect. If you are in area give this place a try. read more

Service was terrible lady at the front and answering the phone was just rude for no reason the burger was great the ribs were hard as a rock and not even edible read more

Best barbecue in Alabama always consistent and everything on the menu is outstanding the owner is there everyday doing the cooking and preparing the meals highly recommended this great restaurant p read more

Always good food. Chicken is the best smoked around! I wish they had some garlic bread and went back to the curly fries they tried out, those were the best! Homemade ranch to die for!! Would love a macaroni salad if possible! Hands down best BBQ around. read more

We have been eating here for 27 years. The food is fabulous....if you can get some..Their recording states they stop taking orders 30 minutes before closing.... Nope. What they really do is just take the phone off the hook. Great food but honestly it is hard to support them. Crazy hours and they do what they want. read more

Love this place! Came up from Gulf Shores to visit family and was looking forward to lunch! Need to update their website for new hours. Website says open everyday...I was disappointed when I got there! read more

Great service. I really wanted to like this place more but the pork just did not have the smokey zest that good chipped pork has. Got plenty of it but the flavor didn't come with it. Fried okra was possibly the best that I've ever had. Dinner salad was ok - not exciting but not bad. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and some packaged cheddar. read more

This was our first time eating here and we enjoyed it so much. We had the porky fries, my husband had the hamburger steak with gravy and onions best gravy ever!!! I had the fish sandwich and it was delicious. read more

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Hamburgers to die for so are the full bird chickens!!!!! Wings not so much and bbq is avg. Catfish is above avg.

Fat mans has the best okra ever and are also really crispy. Best Bar-Ba-Q Ever.

The cheesesteak is the best I have ever had. You must make the trip to Fatmans! This is definitely a gem. read more

Fat Mans Bar B Que - The cheesestaek is the best i have ever had. This is one place you must stop by or make the trip out of of your way. - Barbeque Near Me - Cropwell, Alabama

We used to patron more often. The food is always consistent. I'm a big fan of the cheeseburger. The folks behind the counter are personable and attentive. It's clean for the most part, but they can get behind when it's really busy. It's just an opportunity to lend a hand. We've enjoyed more than a few ball games while enjoying a meal. read more

I enjoy the food at Fat Mans Bar B Que but generally do not have the time it takes to eat there. They are only open select days, the service isn't fast, and you cannot even get through to order by phone for pickup. While the food is very good, I do not recommend this restaurant unless you have a large chunk of time to waist. read more

Our favorite place to eat locally. My daughters favorite is the Fat Burger and it's her favorite place for a burger! Everything has always been delicious. read more

My family and I have been eating at Fat Man's for as many years as I can remember. The great thing about Fat Man's is not only do they have delicious BBQ, they have a huge selection of sides...each one amazingly good. Every single thing they cook is off the charts delicious. Large portions. Very good sweet tea also!! We can take our dogs with us and sit outside at one of many tables... great outside eating area. Highly recommend! read more

Best burgers in bama, from me and hubby. I worked here and everything is clean. Run by a friendly family. Can't find better bbq and nice southern environment near the lake, over looking the pastures read more