When you step inside our door, your nose will tell you that you’re in the right place!
Here at Fat Jacks we serve authentic BBQ—our meats are slow roasted over Wisconsin hickory in our unique pit oven. The smoke and heat from the hardwoods penetrate the meat, giving it a pink coloring that you will find in authentically smoked food.
Down-home eatery serving pit-smoked BBQ, with all-you-can-eat specials & a lengthy beer menu. Based on 384 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
6207 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
Phone: (608) 221-4220
Website: http://www.fatjacksbarbeque.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 4–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–8 PM |
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Reviews
Iowa Wandering
Average visit. Was recommended by a hotel to give it a go. Bought the 5 meat combo off the recommendation of the staff. I was pretty excited but the meat was tough and the chicken was dry. Not a fan of plastic forks when you are trying to pull meat off the bone and it bends so easily. I would do 2 stars but the cool interior and awesome staff makes it a 3 star for me.
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Dakota Freeman
I ordered a three meat combo and a kids hot dog and French fries.
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Rancorous
You order first and then wait for your food at your table. Everything was good.
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Cheyenne Bruno
Was pretty upset after we ran out of work provided soft tacos and was left with soggy hard shells. Seriously? Hard shell, get real. So I typed in BBQ places because my belly demanded meat, and quickly. I was so hungry I was skeptical. I wasn’t a believer. BUT damnnnnn. That garlic bread was next level and I don’t even like bread. Everything tasted amazing. Smoker on duty for sure! But that mac and cheese. Definitely not a regret. Those tacos probably sucked anyways
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Luminaria Stormreaver
I recently went here for my anniversary. The place was well lit and and busy. The staff was friendly, fast, and eager to answer questions about the menu. My bf and I tried a couple of different dishes and shared them with each other. Each of the dishes came with fresh and vibrant salads, though we could have opted to choose the salad bar. The ribs were well smoked, tender, moist, and meaty with generous portions. The decor was interesting and not standard for restaurants. The historical memorabilia seems to indicate that the person who started the restaurant was with a fire department. Maybe that’s where the smoke control came from! The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was that I didn’t enjoy the sauces. In hindsight, I wish I’d sampled the different sauces before choosing the one I wanted on my meal. Sauces are so important with ribs.
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Andrew S
I hadn’t been to Fat Jack’s in years since moving out of the area, but I finally got to go back in August and it was just as great as it always was. We went on Friday so my mom and I got the Friday Night Fish Fry. The fish was delicious and the breading on the fish wasn’t too heavy. The coleslaw is an apple cider based slaw (not mayo) which was unexpected, but it tasted great. My wife got the BBQ Cajun Shrimp with red beans and rice. I had my fingers crossed because my wife is from Louisiana, but luckily she found a delicious slice of home at Fat Jack’s. Will need to come back sometime to try the BBQ items.
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Slide Society
Fat Jack’s has been a wonderful experience every time I’ve gone there since the early 00s. The food is great!!!
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TRAVELS withDavid
Food was great. Curb side pickup. Once the bag was in my car the wafting of smokehouse aroma filled the area. I closed my windows to keep it inside!. Huge rack of ribs and 1/2 chicken, beans, mac and cheese, rice and beans. Lasted us 3 meals.
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David Wilkinson
The first impression is the great smoky smells as you enter. You order at the counter (or to go) and the staff is friendly and helpful! Has an old school northwoods Wisconsin supper club ambiance. Typical offerings for BBQ, plus a kids menu, specials, soups, and wings. Full bar and bottle beers. Buffalo wings were good! Had the combo platter. Recommend the dry rub ribs and the pork!
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Natalie Breon
I’ve been coming to Fat Jacks for 21 years (since I was 4 years old). The food is consistently delicious and I will always keep coming back for more. The ribs are to die for, perfectly smoky and moist and fall right off of the bone. The garlic bread – absolute perfection (I personally add some barbeque sauce to mine). The atmosphere is welcoming and warm, a perfect representation of Wisconsin at its best.
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