Fat Daddy's Original and Spicy BBQ sauce squeeze bottles on the counter, dining room behind
Fat Daddy's Gourmet BBQ logo

Fat Daddy's Gourmet BBQ

★ Slow-smoked in Redding since 2003 ★

"It's not fast food…it's good food fast!"

942 Hartnell Ave · Mon–Fri 11–6

The Sauce

Made from scratch. Every batch.

Here at Fat Daddy's Gourmet BBQ in Redding, CA we make the sauce from scratch — and you can taste the difference in every bite.

A lineup of Fat Daddy's Original BBQ Sauce bottles

Original & Spicy — bottled right here, so the difference goes home with you.

"Who's Your Daddy?" — it's right on the jug. Grab a bottle at the counter next time you're in.

The Food

Slow-smoked, done the Fat Daddy's way

"It's not fast food, it's good food fast!" — low, slow, and from scratch, the way it's been done here since 2003.

Fall-off-the-bone ribs with onion rings
ribs and rings — bring napkins
BBQ combo plates with sides
the combo plate, two sides deep
BBQ burger with fries on a diner table
burgers run big around here
Pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw
pulled pork, slaw standing by
Since 2003 · The Receipts

Don't take our word for it — take theirs

Folks have been saying nice things about this place for twenty-odd years. We kept the receipts.

Framed 2008 Best of the North State award from the Record Searchlight, on the restaurant wall
"Best of the North State," 2008 — Record Searchlight
2009
★★★★★

"Order a bunch for family parties, graduations, etc."

MamaZ · Tripadvisor

2012
★★★★★

"One doctor, after hearing I like BBQ, highly recommended Fat Daddy's, saying it was the best BBQ in town."

helmerphud · Tripadvisor

2014
★★★★★

"Having moved here from TX, I was hesitant to try California BBQ but these guys have it dialed."

mizlester · Tripadvisor

2015
★★★★

"NO Chain BBQ Crap on the walls, just a bunch of well wishing dollar bills hanging all over the place."

Michael F · Tripadvisor

2016
★★★★★

"The Pulled Pork sandwich is their signature sandwich. It is SUPER. If you don't try it, it will be one of your biggest regrets later."

1Snowsnake · Tripadvisor

2017
★★★★

"There's other more 'famous' joints in Redding to have BBQ, but the real honest deal is here."

Harry S · Tripadvisor

2019
★★★★★

"They fall off the bone and the sauce is delicious. I think it's the best rib place in town!"

FeetinDaSand · Tripadvisor

2024
★★★★★

"Wow — some of the best chicken bbq I've ever had. And reasonably priced."

moni2rvalley · Tripadvisor

2025
★★★★★

"I honestly think it's the best BBQ spot in northern California!"

Sarah J · Wanderlog

2025
★★★★★

"Fat Daddy himself was there and he took great care of us. We will be coming back!"

Will P · Wanderlog

Dated as posted, quoted as written — Tripadvisor, Wanderlog & friends.

BBQ Catering

We bring the smoke to you

Large parties, events, weddings & more — that's what weekends are for. Tell us about yours.

Rather talk it through? Call 530.221.6270 — Mike answers.