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    Elea J's Southern Table

    4.4 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Viv E.

    Eleanor J's family owned. We enjoyed our seafood. Fried shrimp , fish and okra. The hush puppies were very good. Loved the fresh fried okra. The fish and grits looked delicious. Cheese grits was good. The corn bread was good with that southern sweetness. The wait staff was on the top of their game. There was not a wait. Everyone the chef the owner all made sure we were fine. Enjoyed the full southern flavors.

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    13 days ago

    Best food ever and the owner is amazing!!!! The only restaurant I miss in Georgia.......I wish she had a restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa!!!!

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    Great food and great service in a relaxed atmosphere. The fried chicken, collards and coleslaw were amazing.

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    Food and ambiance is always on point! Been eating here for years. This is the best southern food in town!

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    The food is always great, the staff is super friendly, and we're always on time back to the office. Don't miss out on this gem!

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    Whenever I go there I am reminded of the large Sunday Lunches following Church she would serve to family and friends.

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    Musulyn's International Restaurant

    Musulyn's International Restaurant

    4.8
    (109 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    The food was AMAZING! I had blackened salmon without the Dijon glaze (mustard allergy) I requested…read moremed rare and it was cooked to temp PERFECTLY! The green beans were cooked like my great grandmother used to cook them seasoned with meat and wonderfully tender - fried okra was good also - I had questions and the chef herself came to the table and explained things - my companion got the African Palm butter - chicken, goat, crab, crayfish served with rice - it was a little spicy but he said it was much more flavorful than spicy - we didn't get a picture We also had a jerk chicken plantain boat appetizer that was full of flavor and a nice size to share! Ebony was our server - prompt, polite and friendly- we wanted for nothing! A lovely young lady! Black linens and sparkling glassware - a beautiful place to dine! If you're in the area, check it out! We will be back!

    I decided to try this restaurant. I got the pork chops smothered and I thought the gravy was going…read moreto be thick like I saw pictured on someone else's review. I don't like watery gravy. The fish tasted too fresh and I couldn't eat it. The macaroni and cheese tasted like velveeta shells & cheese & the black eyed peas were too salty. The mixed green salad was supposed to be a caesar salad.Needless to say I didn't like anything I ordered and this wasn't cheap. I've heard great things about this restaurant but that wasn't my experience. I may give them another try in the future. The customer service was good.

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    The Social Goat Tavern

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    3.9
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    Pleasant casual pristine pad sitting @ Church St off the esoteric Covington Square gardens :/…read moreBar area super comfortable & led by bartender Tiffany. Most diverse selection of crafts on tap. Looking for a drink not on menu, she gots it :) Would suggest the Shrimp Po Boy or Fried Grouper, or Any of their countless taco variations.. Additional Sweet Potato Fries / Seasoned sautéed Veggies.. nailed it.

    Tonight we made our way to The Social Goat in Covington, Georgia. Before we even get to the food,…read morethis is the kind of restaurant that has a personality all its own. Goat-themed artwork is scattered throughout the restaurant, including some fun paintings that immediately caught our attention. The atmosphere feels more like a cozy tavern than a traditional taco restaurant, with dark wood, booths, and a comfortable setting that invites you to settle in and stay awhile. One interesting piece of local history is the building itself. We learned that in 1906, this building housed an antique market. Think about that for a moment. If someone was selling antiques here in 1906, some of those "antiques" might have been from the 1800s. More than a century later, the building is still serving visitors, although these days the focus is tacos rather than antiques. Covington itself is worth mentioning. The city has become known as Georgia's Hollywood of the South, with more than 100 movies and television productions filmed here over the years. Fans of The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias will recognize many locations around town. If you're visiting the area, there is plenty to see before or after dinner. Our server for the evening was Jordan, who provided friendly service throughout the meal. The menu features eleven different taco varieties, which immediately created a dilemma. Narrowing the choices down to just three was not easy. We ultimately chose the Fried Fish Taco, the Philly Taco, and the Sesame Ribeye Taco. The tacos are available as a trio, allowing you to sample three different varieties on one platter. The meal also came with chips, salsa, and queso, making it easy to share and compare flavors. Let's start with the Fried Fish Taco because it ended up being my favorite of the three. The fish itself had excellent flavor and was cooked just right. The taco was topped with a sauce that brought a unique flavor to the experience, and the crunchy slaw added texture that worked beautifully with the fish. Every component contributed something to the overall bite. This was the taco that surprised me the most and ultimately earned the top spot in my personal ranking. The Philly Taco finished a very close second. If you're a fan of Philly cheesesteaks, you'll immediately understand the appeal. Loaded with shaved ribeye, peppers, onions, and cheese, it delivered exactly the flavors I was hoping for. It was rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Sometimes simple combinations work for a reason, and this taco proved that point. The Sesame Ribeye Taco was the most unique of the three. The sesame-soy flavor was bold and immediately noticeable. I enjoyed the flavor profile and appreciated that it took the taco in a different direction than what I typically experience. Rather than trying to imitate a traditional taco, it offered something distinct and memorable. Anyone looking for a creative twist on a taco will likely find this one especially interesting. One thing I appreciated about the trio platter was the opportunity to compare very different flavor profiles side by side. The Fried Fish Taco offered a balance of fish, sauce, and crunch. The Philly Taco delivered familiar comfort-food flavors. The Sesame Ribeye Taco brought a bold and unique flavor profile to the table. Each taco had its own personality, which made the comparison part of the fun. The chips were crisp, the salsa was fresh, and the queso provided a nice complement to the tacos. Combined with the trio platter, it was more than enough food for a satisfying meal. The Social Goat manages to be more than just a taco stop. Between the historic building, the goat-themed decor, the welcoming tavern atmosphere, and a menu filled with creative options, it offers an experience that stands out from the typical restaurant visit. If we return, and there is a good chance we will, there are still eight taco varieties left for us to investigate. The Social Goat Tavern 1115 Church Street Covington, GA 30014

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