Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint . Decatur, GA.

Editorial Review for Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint
The Scene
A cut above the side-of-the-road barbecue shack, this Medlock Park restaurant aims to please neighbors and blues enthusiasts alike. Diners are greeted with friendly counter service, varnished wooden tables and sturdy patio chairs. Regulars know nightly music reigns over conversation. Albums from legends Ray Charles and BB King line the red cinderblock walls. A signature wall next to the stage pays homage to 500-plus current performers.

The Food
The menu offers textbook Southern barbecue fare with slices of white bread. Meaty pork ribs in full slab, half slab or a sandwich are lightly seasoned; a side of thick, orange sauce gives it a vinegary twang. Half and quarter portions of chicken are pit-smoked, so tender they nearly fall off the bone. For sides, a hint of bacon adds a smoky flavor to the potato salad and baked beans are sweetened with rum. Coleslaw, Brunswick stew and chips round out the options.
Review by : Patricia-Anne Tom



Maddy's Rib & Blues Joint
1479 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 377-0301

Comment from Monkey Flinging Poo:
We LOVE this place. I don't really consider myself a food snob, but I haven't had better ribs in this city. The sauce they serve is perfect.