Phat Daddy’s BBQ

Had my first Phat Daddy's experience this week, and it won't be the last. This is the newest addition to the Ellettsville restaurant scene, technically still in Bloomington as you enter town. This location has been a Mexican place, burger joint and maybe a bar. I hope this one stays because it's the best of the bunch. I had the 1/2 pound beef brisket sandwich plus a side of fries. It was $1 wing day and I was wanting to see how they were, so ordered five wings with sauce on the side. Everything was great. Brisket was tender and hot, sauce delish. Wings were meaty and I had buffalo sauce on the side. The fries were hand cut and terrific. Dining partner had pork sandwich and said it was great, and she loved the slaw. I wouldn't eat slaw if you held me down and forced it on me, so I'll take her word for it. They were cooking the BBQ outside on open grills, fresh and the smell was terrific. I really want to try the ribs, but lunch didn't seem the best time for that so I'll do that next time. The owner was on site walking around, and introduced himself since he didn't recognize me. Nice touch. Great food, and I'll definitely be back with the family for dinner soon!

Phat Daddy's BBQ is hands down the best barbecue joint in town! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the irresistible aroma of smoked meats wafting through the air. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal with friends or a family outing. The menu offers a mouthwatering selection of barbecue classics, from tender brisket to fall-off-the-bone ribs, all cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Every dish is generously portioned, ensuring you'll leave satisfied and planning your next visit. The staff is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're a barbecue aficionado or just looking for a delicious meal, Phat Daddy's BBQ never disappoints. Highly recommend giving them a try!

Drove over an hour to eat here, it was worth every minute! This is a family ran business where the owners work hard to put love in every bite! We had a 1/2 rack of ribs, Mac n cheese, onion rings, and a pulled pork sandwich. We were greeted with a warm welcome the minute we walked in the door, given all the time we needed to look at the menu, seated in a warm friendly atmosphere with great service, tried all the different sauces and truly enjoyed the food! The ribs were mouth watering and exploding with flavor, the pulledPork bbq sandwich was tender and soft and oh so good, the Mac n cheese disappeared in seconds it was so tasty, the onion rings were perfect; fresh and hot! If you leave here hungry it's your own fault! The owner came out and checked on us and greeted every table! You don't get service or food like this at a chain restaurant!

This is a legit barbecue, not just a good Indiana barbecue. I travel a lot and try to eat at local barbecue joints whenever I do. Imagine my surprise discovering Phat Daddy's in my own backyard. Portions are big, flavors are bold, barbecue is correct... Phat Daddy knows what he is doing!

Great people great food. Love Jesus is the reason for the season on the door. Had the ribs they were very good and a lot of food. Also had the loaded fries also very good. Wife had the brisket tacos she enjoyed them. Would definitely visit this establishment again.

Really nice experience! I got the pulled pork, and it was so good I hesitated even putting sauce on it (which btw was also really nice). Really fantastic with some crispy burnt ends and the toasted bun was a plus. Mac and cheese was really cheesy. Really nice clean atmosphere and friendly staff. Love the kool-aid selection, just the right amount of sugar. The only slight knock was the cornbread was a bit dry, but hey everyone likes their cornbread a different way. Will definitely be going back to try more.

First time here and kicking myself because I never stopped by sooner. Sweet and Spicy brioche was absolutely delicious and I'm not a big spicy person. The balance of sweet and spicy was on the money. The piggy Mac was hands down better than any food truck I've gotten it from. 10/10 will be back!

my food was not fresh and the owner was very rude! Makes me ashamed that I recommend the restaurant.

Ordered 4 lbs of pulled pork and it was excellent. Just the right seasoning and perfectly smoked. I ordered 3 days in advance and it was ready when I walked in to pick it up. Big Bruce took the time to talk, wished me a Happy New Year and even carried my order to my car. I tipped them well because I have seen them pay it forward. What a great compliment to the neighborhood. It was a little pricier than McDs but this is real handmade prime smoked meat. I will definitely do it again.

If I could give this place no stars I would. After a game of mini golf we went it to try some bbq. And I was absolutely disgusted by the owner. Not only did he yell at the people that work there in front of customers. But he was upset because one of the workers left and empty bottle of toilet cleaner in the bathroom threw it on the floor for the worker to pick up in front of everyone and said it was disgusting. I have never seen worker get treated so badly in front of my face. It was disgusting. DO NOT ENCOURAGE THE OLD MAN THAT SITS IN A CHAIR IN FRONT OF HIS WORKERS TO TREAT THEM LIKE SHIT. I will never NEVER go to this place again. Do not eat here to encourage him. The food was bad anyways.