Stopped by during breakfast. Had the pancake platter and came with two huge pancakes. They were fluffy and delicious. Also ordered the breakfast burrito. It was okay. Needed a bit of flavor. Today they closed at noon and didn't have any of their classic meats available. I was considering taking some brisket to go but wasn't available. Even though it wasn't too busy, the staff seemed pretty friendly but I never got a refill for my coffee. This place felt like a mom and pops type of establishment. Many older folks seem like they were regulars and the wait staff already knew what to get them. The staff were so kind to the locals! It was a bit on the cold side inside due to the AC blasting but I rather take cold than hot. Hope to get some brisket next time. read more

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The BBQ at Phat Daddy's was better than average. However it wouldn't hold up in North Carolina. The prices were fair and nothing really to complain about. But also nothing to brag about there's a limited amount of outdoor seating and plenty of seating inside . Our lunches were good and the portions were fair. If you're in Chestertown, it might be a good spot to have a quick lunch or an early dinner.. read more

Just really good BBQ served with a smile. Everything we got was perfect. Moist BBQ half chicken, the pit beef was out of this world and the brisket was tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

Phat Daddy's BBQ with owner William Holland. An AMAZING restaurant tucked into the corner of a shopping center in Chestertown, MD. We had the BBQ chicken dinner, collard greens, potato salad, pulled chicken sandwich, and mac & cheese. It was all incredibly good. The best truly southern cooking I have had in years. Nothing fancy, but William will tickle your taste buds real good. read more

Scrapple eggs and cheese on white bread with ketchup, upsized with double egg double meat. Great sandwich.

Been here once before with a friend who. Ribs were great, moist easy to eat. I'm from out of town, was in town for the weekend with a friend. Ordered two slabs. The way they were packed, good fresh moist ribs were placed on top of dried out, burnt unable to chew or eat. Very disappointed. Called owner today and they are closed. read more

This food is Always consistent and great prices. Worth a trip if you have t been. We need some real burnt ends though! lol read more

Nice, rustic space to eat barbecue. There's a fair number of booths to choose from, which I prefer for seating. The smoked pork ribs are tender; brisket is flavorful. Platters are a smart way to go. As for sides, I found the greens to be outstanding and the hush puppies yummy. Service takes time but the staff is friendly. Owner/chef William made the rounds to see how customers were doing--nice touch. The house barbecue sauce is a bit too strong for me, so I'd ask for it on the side next time to control it. It may be fine for others. read more

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Friendly local BBQ restaurant, pulled pork is smoked and may have been great if it wasn't soaked with bbq sauce. Ribs weren't tender and were grisly. Chef has good intentions, right menu but needs to perfect the recipes. read more

My son had a lacrosse game at Washington College. I was looking for a nearby place for a late lunch. It smelled like heaven when we arrived. There are tables as well as takeout. We were greeted immediately and seated. The service was friendly (I'm sorry I didn't get the name of the friendly woman working there). At our group of 5, we had a couple of pulled pork sandwiches, orders of ribs, and chicken. They serve Coke products as well as beer. Everything was delicious! Phat Daddy himself checked on us during our meal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. There's a parking lot in front. read more

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WOW OH WOW! Man!!! Okay let me calm myself down before I start this review. I am still riding off of the high of goodness from eating such delicious food! I walked in and was greeted by a very warm smile and "Hello, welcome sweetie!!!" I placed my order and then proceeded to take my seat at a booth. One thing that I would like to note is that you can sit anywhere that you'd like, so have your pick! The ambiance is very upbeat yet relaxed! It gives you the vibe of a southern BBQ restaurant. Sweet aromas of deliciousness in the air and all! I placed an order for the loaded BBQ chicken nachos, and also an order of 6pc sweet chili wings. In a few minutes my food came out, I first dug into the nachos and was absolutely amazed by the flavors that hit me! The bite of the crispy tortilla chips coupled with the spiciness of the jalapeños, and the sweetness of the BBQ sauce sent me straight into bliss! I then began my journey to tasting the wings, and they were nice and crispy with the perfect sauce ratio! The flavors were sweet and savory, with a nice touch of seasoning! My goodness! Everything really hit the spot! I am so glad that I stumbled upon this place, and I am always glad to support a local establishment and a Black owned business. Cheers to good eats! I will be back & I am spreading the word about you guys! read more

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We arrived at about 11:30am on Saturday. I was a bit confused by the menu on the wall (what was included with the sandwiches/entrees?) so grabbed a paper menu from the counter. It was tattered and sticky. (They all were.) The woman behind the counter finally told us to have a seat. The table matched the menu. After a few minutes our server arrived and asked if we wanted coffee, which we found strange. We both said no, that sweet iced tea would be fine. The server seemed to be very puzzled by this but brought our drinks promptly. She asked what we wanted and my wife said the brisket. The server indicated she had to check on something...and never came back. We watched her, behind the counter. She never talked to anyone else, just worked putting silverware away. After about 10 minutes we gave up. I left some money on the table for the iced tea (which tasted okay, by the way...maybe a bit too sweet.) Nobody came after us to see if there was a problem. There were other customers there, for both take-out and carry-in, but it really didn't seem that busy. read more

Visited Chestertown for a short vacation and wanted to get take out. Saw Phat Daddy's and thought we'd give it a try and I'm so glad we did! Everything we had was amazing!!! The sauce on the pulled pork sandwich was so delicious! The Mac n cheese, fried corn on cob, ribs, pulled chicken, fries..... the staff is great, felt very welcomed and at home. Would go again for sure!!! read more

Came to visit Chestertown as surprised birthday celebration for one of my best friends. Coming from a larger city (Philadelphia) it was interesting to note that a lot of restaurants were either closed or limited operating hours on Sundays. Nonetheless Phat Daddy's was open and ready for business. As soon as arrived, I was greet by the staff and they helped me navigate the menu. I was definitely a little bummed because they were out of Fish the day I came in but as a pescatarian I found some alternative options. So here is a breakdown of sone items that myself and party ordered Pull pork sandwich Collard Greens Mac n Cheese Hush Puppies Spring Rolls (don't judge, please) The food was tasty, flavorful and you tell it made with love. I'd definitely recommend if you are in town. read more

Phat Daddy's - Entrance - Caterers Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

Loved everything! We went back two days in a row--eating in the first time, carry-out the next day. Highly recommend! The food is excellent and William (aka Phat Daddy) was welcoming and friendly. read more

First time here just checking out the town...saw Yelp reviews and stopped by. We had fried oysters with hush puppies and fries and pulled pork sandwich. I loved my fried oysters basket. It was so yummy! Loved the hush puppies and crispy hot fries as well! Hubby thought pulled pork was a little salty but probably alright for most other people. Great find. Definitely will be back! read more

Phat Daddy's - Fried oysters with hush puppies and fries and pulled pork sandwich - Caterers Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

Decided to try Phat Daddy's for the first time today and we ordered the Fish Sandwich Platter. The fish on its own was a white fish and was ok, had a lot of bones so couldn't really enjoy it without having to pick them from my mouth. The bottom bun was soggy because of the oil that they fried it in, loved the Aioli it was served with. It might have been soggy because we had ordered take out and were a few moments later to pick it up. Fries were soggy, freshen them up in the air fryer and they were good We Also ordered Potato Salad on the side and that was really really good!! It's more on the sweet side which I love but letting y'all know because some people don't like it sweet Potato Salad. But the topping on the cake was The Pork Egg Rolls. Don't get me wrong, they were delicious BUT they are NOT as how they are advertised on their website picture and that was a disappointment. The picture shows BBQ Pulled Pork in the egg rolls. Do these look like Pulled Pork egg rolls? No. They look like regular ground pork egg rolls like you get at the China House. (Which are also good BUT,) that's not the point. Side Note: They we're also handing out Arbys Tarter Sauce from their grab and go counter which I find strange. You'd think the eatery would make their own Tarter Sauce. Over all, every place has their bad moments for me, I'm looking forward to trying their BBQ one day. read more

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We were looking for something new in Chestertown and Phat Daddy's did not disappoint! We got the fried fish and smoked chicken platters (both came with two sides so we got Mac n cheese, fries, yams, and cheese sticks). Everything was great. The meats were well seasoned and cooked to perfection -- the sides were all pretty standard but the yams were my favorite. Staff were friendly and attentive and we will ABSOLUTELY be back. (Bonus: the owner came out with a plate of rib tips for us to try and I will definitely be getting the ribs next time. They were super tender and the sauce was delicious.) read more

Phat Daddy's - Fried Fish Platter, Smoked BBQ Chicken Half Chicken, Sweet Potato (Yams), Phat Mac & Cheese, Rib Tips - Caterers Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

Amazing BBQ. We had the Brisket which was well smoked and super good. They brought is out some Complimentary Rib Tips to try with our meal. For Sides we had the HushPuppies and Baked beans. The HushPuppies were some of the best I have ever had. Thank you and if you are in the Chestertown Area. Check this place out read more

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The food is awesome the service is great the lady that you first meet MsMary is a extremely nice lady she makes you feel right at home

Phat Daddy's still hits the mark! I travel for a living and try BBQ all over the country and Phat Daddy's is in my top 10.... and it's so close! Tried the ribs on a recent visit while the Mrs had her favorite smoked Turkey. My 1/2 rack was nicely smoked, well seasoned and was a good quality of meat. It wasn't fall-off-the-bone tender, but that's a trade for non fatty ribs. The half rack filled me up. The sauce is perfect for ribs. The Turkey has a wonderful smoke flavor and is moist and tender. Corn bread is quite good too. The place ain't much to look at, but it is a BBQ shack of the highest standards!! Thanks!! read more

I love their ribs! I also enjoy the Mac and cheese and quesadillas are great ! Service is great too

Family and I have been here about 5 times and each time we try something new and yet to be disappointed thank you for bringing good food to Chestertown. read more

OMG! I've been wanting to try this place for over a month. They are open WED-SUN and sometime run out of food. I hit today, Friday afternoon Thanksgiving and they were closed because they put on this big event for the town community on Thanksgiving Day. The girl at the front told me they were closed but as I was pleading my case about being turned away twice for different reasons. One was being sold out, I forget the other but I understand they are just getting up and running. Phat Daddy heard me in the back and came out and said he had some ribs available. I got a half rack and mac'n'cheese and they were off the hook GREAT! Thanks guys! And I'll be back soon! Good luck! read more

As a self acclaimed BBQ enthusiast I was absolutely heartbroken when I found out Smoke Rattle and Roll kicked the bucket when I returned to campus following the pandemic. But what I wasn't expecting was a place that would blow me out of the water like Phat Daddys to appear half a year later. Stumbling on Phat Daddy's was something of a happy accident when my dad was looking for nearby BBQ when I was moving back in for classes but I knew as soon as it was fully open that it was everything I hoped and dreamed it would be. I have made an effort to make the pilgrimage once a week (much to the chagrin of my wallet) and every time I've been it has gotten better with every bite. The first time I came I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and GOOD GOD that was some quality pulled pork. It had a perfect amount of sauce, not an inch of it was dry or tasteless, it was simply perfect. I also ordered a side of Mac n' cheese which I wasn't super impressed by at first but I think I've warmed up to it - it's just not what I'm used to since other local BBQs tend to go creamier. That said I think the flavor on the Mac has really improved and Im excited to see where the chef takes it as time goes on. Speaking of things tay have improved as they've gone on, THE BRISKET. I had it the second or third time I came and it was aight. Like it was definitely above average but it didn't knock me off my boots. This has of course changed, I just got some today (pictures below) and that was damn near some of the best brisket I've had in my life. Perfectly marbled, just burnt enough on the sides to get that extra flavor, and the texture and moisture were literally perfect. Literal chefs kiss. Id been thinking of writing a review for a while but with them upping the brisket game that much? I had to leave a review. Other things that are excellent that I've tried are the ribs and the burnt ends. The burnt ends especially if you're a fellow college student and want something meaty for a cheaper price, they ain't a meal on their own but they're excellent either which way. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, I had never been to the cafe that was there before Phat Daddy's went in but even the outside feels a little more welcoming even if it is a little bit of a hole in the wall. They also sometimes have events around the restaurant, including live music on one or two occasions which attract a whole bunch of awesome people from the town and really create a sense of community. I also like that they put up some jerseys from WAC, it's nice having more than one or two restaurants that actually seem to have some pride in the college. I think to top it all off the owner is one of the nicest men you'll meet and an amazing example of the kind of people who inspired me to make the move to Chestertown for college in the first place. My only criticism is they should consider getting a soda fountain if possible. Sometimes they'll be running low on sodas and then there'll only be so many options. Also perhaps more sustainable packaging as a though? The last one is kinda nitpicky but food for thought for the future. Looking forward to returning many more times before I study abroad/graduate! read more

Phat Daddy's - Not the best angle but this was the brisket sandwich and hush puppies. Worth every dollar. - Caterers Near Me - Chestertown, Maryland

Food is great. BBQ cooked outside in a big cooker is delicious. Employees are friendly and good at their jobs. Nice place for breakfast as well. read more

Stopped in for breakfast during a visit to Washington college for Alumni weekend. Service was very friendly.

Unpretentious location offering fabulous BBQ & much closer to NJ than southeastern NC. Counter service can sometimes take awhile, but the food is worth the wait. read more

First time going to this place. We got the nachos, brisket, fish and chips and quesadilla's. The order was not complete. I did not get my beans as a side. I tried to call and give them feedback but they don't answer the phone. I hate to see a new business get a negative review, but it is what it is. Nachos were average. Brisket was tasty. Fish was dry and did not come with chips, it was fries. Quesadillas did not have salsa, sour cream and cheese as indicated on the menu. read more

Food was delicious, service was great and fast! Had the bbq chicken platter with potato salad and Cole slaw and everything was great!

Lots of food! Friendly staff. Fries were fabulous, crispy sticks of potato goodness. Sides nicely seasoned. Tasty meats. Certainly worth the visit. I might be full for the entire weekend! read more

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Looks great but it's closed till August 4th 2023. I'm sure that the service and ambiance is great.

We were in town for a soccer game at the college and needed some postgame food for the boys. Phat Daddy's delivered! Rolled up in the truck with trailer oven/smoker and prepared plates of pulled chicken, slaw and mac n cheese. Also had pork and veggie egg rolls on the side. All was delicious, served promptly and the two gents serving were top notch. Highly recommend both the food and service! read more

my husband and I were visiting our son and we were looking for somewhere to eat. we googled restaurants in the area. I saw Phat Daddy's and said let's go there. As soon as I got out the car I knew it was gonna be good cause I can smell the BBQ. As soon as we walked in, The young girl at the register greeted us. Very friendly. While we waited for our food, I think it was the owner that came out and greeted us, friendly as well. The food was absolutely delish. I had brisket, Mac n Cheese, yams and slaw the half n half drink was bussin. it was soo good we ordered xl drinks to go. read more

Simply the BEST BBQ in Maryland and well worth the trip to Chestertown! Everything was terrific we ordered Pulled pork and Pit beef sandwiches for lunch. enjoyed it so much we ordered Rib Tips and Smoked BBQ Wings for dinner! read more

Great pit beef sandwich with fries and cole slaw. The staff was friendly and efficient. Very good service.

Just had BBQ sandwiches, collards, Mac cheese, and mozzarella sticks. Sandwiches were so big we split them and were delicious. So glad they are here!!! read more

Food is OK, not what you would expect. No Baby Back ribs, just big ole fat pork ribs which are not fall off the bone tender. They have a menu on the board behind the counter but don't serve that food . No, only from the paper menu they give you. Very confusing. read more

Excellent ribs and pulled pork! I take the drive from Glen Burnie, Maryland, whenever I craving ribs!

The food here is amazing and the prices are fair. Get there early if you want the brisket; it's so popular they can run out. I'll stop there every time I'm in Chestertown. read more