ATL BBQ Legend. Memorial Drive, Since Day One.

Memorial Drive BBQ institution. Fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork, smoked wings. Generations of Atlanta know this building.

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Wood-SmokedHomemade SaucesAtlanta Original
On the Line

Ribs That Fall
Off the Bone.

Pork Ribs
On the smoker All Day
Off the pit When Ready

Pork ribs, smoked hours past what most places do. Fall off the bone, every time. Sauce on the side so you get to choose.

Pulled Pork
Sauces Made Here
Nothing Bottled

Every sauce is made in this kitchen. Mild, hot, mustard-based, Carolina. Ask the counter what is fresh.

Wood-Smoked
Homemade Sauces
Atlanta Original
Inside the kitchen
Why Here

Built on Memorial Drive.

Daddy D’z started on Memorial Drive and never moved. Atlanta generations have eaten ribs in this same quirky building.

The smoker runs all day. The sauces are made in-house. The building is still quirky. The ribs still rival Memphis.

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The Menu

What We Are Known For.

The plates Atlanta comes back for. Dine-in, takeout, or catering for a crew.

Pork Ribs at Daddy D'z

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs, smoked hours past what most places do. Fall off the bone, every time.

Pulled Pork at Daddy D'z

Pulled Pork

Pulled pork piled high. Sauce yourself or let the smoke carry it.

Smoked Wings at Daddy D'z

Smoked Wings

Smoked wings with the rub we’ve been using since 1991.

Brunswick Stew at Daddy D'z

Brunswick Stew

Brunswick stew, a little sweet, a little heat, all the smoke.

Banana Pudding at Daddy D'z

Banana Pudding

Banana pudding that a grandmother would approve of.

How We Cook

Low, Slow, and on Time.

Prep starts early
01

We Start Early

Greens go on before open. Meats start hours ahead. The kitchen is hot by the time you arrive.

The cook
02

We Cook to Order

Plates go out hot off the line. Nothing sits. When the best of the day sells out, we tell you honestly.

Plating up
03

We Send You Home Happy

Portions meant to feed you twice. Call ahead if you are ordering for a crew.

The team
Who We Are

An Atlanta BBQ Joynt.

Daddy D’z started in 1991 on Memorial Drive. The smoker has been running ever since.

Same building, same pit, same sauces made in-house. Atlanta BBQ legend, no marketing needed.

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Why Us

Small Kitchen.
Big Flavor.

Owner-Operated

The owner is here. On the line, on the phone, at the door.

Made In-House

Every plate cooked here. Every side from scratch. Nothing pre-bagged from a supplier truck.

Cooked to Order

Plates come off the line hot. When the best of the day is gone, we tell you.

Family Recipes

The recipes are the family’s. The kitchen is the family’s. The way we cook is the family’s.

Inside
What Regulars Say

In Their Words

Plates that taste like home. I drive past three other spots to get here.
Google Reviewer Atlanta, GA
Portions big enough to feed the family. Sides are the real story.
Google Reviewer Atlanta, GA
Ask for the owner, they actually run this place. That is rare now.
Google Reviewer Atlanta, GA
Common Questions

Before You Come In.

Yes. Walk-ins welcome any time we are open. For large groups, call ahead.

Yes. Call (404) 222-0206 and we will pack it up for pickup.

Third-party delivery only (DoorDash, UberEats). For big orders, call us direct for pickup.

Yes. Trays, pans, boxed lunches. Call the kitchen and ask for the owner.

Yes. The sides are a meal on their own. Ask at the counter.

Street parking and a small lot. Plan for a short walk at peak hours.

Find Us

We Are In Atlanta

Dining In

  • Counter + small tables
  • Walk-in welcome
  • Call ahead for a crew

Carry-Out

  • Call to order ahead
  • Pack large orders on request
  • Party trays available

Delivery

  • DoorDash
  • UberEats
  • Grubhub

Peak-hour parking fills fast — come early. Reach out — we’re expanding all the time.

Come In or Call

Order Ahead. Skip the Line.

Call the kitchen to place a pickup order. For large orders or catering, ask for the owner.

264 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Mon - Sun · 11am - 10pm

We will call to confirm your order within a few minutes during open hours.