★ Slow-smoked in Redding since 2003 ★
"It's not fast food…it's good food fast!"
942 Hartnell Ave · Mon–Fri 11–6
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.
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.
11 AM – 6 PM
Monday through Friday
Closed weekends — we're out catering, Saturday AND Sunday. Want it at yours? tap here →
"It's not fast food, it's good food fast!" — low, slow, and from scratch, the way it's been done here since 2003.
Folks have been saying nice things about this place for twenty-odd years. We kept the receipts.
"Order a bunch for family parties, graduations, etc."
MamaZ · Tripadvisor
"One doctor, after hearing I like BBQ, highly recommended Fat Daddy's, saying it was the best BBQ in town."
helmerphud · Tripadvisor
"Having moved here from TX, I was hesitant to try California BBQ but these guys have it dialed."
mizlester · Tripadvisor
"NO Chain BBQ Crap on the walls, just a bunch of well wishing dollar bills hanging all over the place."
Michael F · Tripadvisor
"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
"There's other more 'famous' joints in Redding to have BBQ, but the real honest deal is here."
Harry S · Tripadvisor
"They fall off the bone and the sauce is delicious. I think it's the best rib place in town!"
FeetinDaSand · Tripadvisor
"Wow — some of the best chicken bbq I've ever had. And reasonably priced."
moni2rvalley · Tripadvisor
"I honestly think it's the best BBQ spot in northern California!"
Sarah J · Wanderlog
"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.
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.