Is Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt Still Open? Update (Atlanta, GA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is listed open on daddydz.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: A direct check of daddydz.com on 2026-09-08 found the site live with 2026 copyright text, an online ordering option, and posted weekly hours, and Food Network's restaurant listing confirms the pork rib tips feature with chef Aaron Sanchez.
- Season / episode Season 3, Episode 9
- Address 264 Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
On 'Sauced,' chef Aaron Sanchez featured Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt's pork rib tips, smoked slowly for eight hours and paired with the restaurant's signature barbecue sauce, according to Food Network's restaurant listing, which also cites the barbecue joint's own motto, 'We ain't pretty, but we're good.' Daddy D'z sits at 264 Memorial Drive Southeast in Atlanta. A check of the restaurant's website, daddydz.com, on 2026-09-08 found the site live with 2026 copyright text, an online ordering option, and listed hours running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and later on weekends. The site's title identifies it as a barbecue restaurant serving the Atlanta area. No reporting was found describing a closure, sale, or relocation since the episode aired.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Sauced
- What was featured
- Slow-smoked pork rib tips sampled by chef Aaron Sanchez
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt
Frequently asked questions
Is Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is listed open on daddydz.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
On 'Sauced,' chef Aaron Sanchez featured Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt's pork rib tips, smoked slowly for eight hours and paired with the restaurant's signature barbecue sauce, according to Food Network's restaurant listing, which also cites the barbecue joint's own motto, 'We ain't pretty, but we're good.' Daddy D'z sits at 264 Memorial Drive Southeast in Atlanta. As of September 2026, Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt is listed open on daddydz.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt located?
264 Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt?
Season 3, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Sauced”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 264 Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- daddydz.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Georgia
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Sources
- daddydz.com — https://www.daddydz.com/
- foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/ga/atlanta/daddy-dz-bbq-joynt-restaurant
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