This was my first time here. The service and food was amazing. The staff were on point and very kind. We met one of the owners and she was very appreciative of us coming to the restaurant. The amount of food you get is a lot, so come with an appetite. read more

Tried several items from grits, steak, fish, chili, red beans and rice, etc. not sure how this place is a southern restaurant. The flavor profile here is the most bland of any southern restaurant. I've tried in the local area. The steak was ordered medium but cooked more towards the well side. Did not get any salt or pepper flavor at all. Had to drown it in chimichurri sauce. The grits were bland. The chili bland. I mean it's chilly for goodness sakes. The reds and rice bland. It's tough to be called a southern spot and not entertain seasoning. I'm not sure if they've ordered down this food for the masses but if so, don't call it soul food. Very disappointed overall. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Skirt steak. Awkward flavor profile, have to drown it in chimi! - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent food again and again. This is the place I go probably 2-3 times a month. The customer service is excellent and friendly. Today the owner was there and she greeted us. She is so nice and welcoming. She let me try a new salmon dish and it was so delicious and tastes homemade. We had our usual fried catfish with sweet potato fries and greens. I tried the Blackened catfish with a yummy salsa on top. I recommend everyone to come eat at Georgia's. read more

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Today was my first time trying this place. I ate my food there. I got the fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes. The service was okay. Two girls were working. One girl went above and beyond, and the other seemed like she didn't want to be at work because she watched my empty glass multiple times without asking if I wanted a refill. If it weren't for the other girl, I would have given it 3 stars. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

A simple yet delectable restaurant. There were so many good options, and I took too long to order. The workers helped provide some recommendations which was fish and grits, and it was a great suggestion! You get free cornbread with your food. Restaurant was clean and nice. It was not that busy on a Saturday lunch which is nice to me. Would love to come back when I'm in town!. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Fish & Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

It saddens me to say, that I didn't want to stay at Georgias Restaurant. I visited on a Sunday which from the looks of it is a very busy day. This establishment is located at the Long Beach Exchange. It sits on the corner of a busy entrance way to the shops Nordstrom Rack, and Ulta Beauty. So if you're into shopping and then dinning, you're in heaven. Be advised, this is an order first and then sit down establishment. Upon arrival it was a line and only one cashier. I'm patient, so I wasn't bothered by the wait. I got there around 1pm so if you decide to go around the same time, be prepared to exercise patience. After the 15min line wait, I was ready to order everything on the menu. However, I decided to get the shrimp and grits, with a side of scrambled eggs and the fried catfish. What can I say...I was hungry. My total was 42.01 with a drink and I made my way to an empty table, which was a little hard to find in the busyness of it all. Nevertheless, I found a table in the back and although tables were dirty, the staff was eager to clean them up and have them ready for the next guests who were ready to dine. I sat down and was served a cornbread muffin. The server will ask you how many are dinning with you to know how much to give you. Since it was just me myself and I, I received 1. However, it was the best thing about this place. The cornbread muffins were perfection! Warm, light and served with a delicious whipped butter with the perfect amount of sweetness. Not too long after my muffin, my food arrived steaming. The food looked nice, but it lacked in seasoning. I don't know if it was due to the staff not being prepared for the rush or if they were short staffed but I believe that it could have been better. Overall my experience was okay, but I'm confident Georgia can win me over. I will try again soon and hopefully things will be different. Everyone deserves a second chance right? read more

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Best southern food in Long Beach. We brought my Father In Law here shortly after opening and the service was incredible, offering items we didn't order and all amazing. Can't beer the vibe and seating; dine in or take it to go read more

I've been here a couple times now and I love the vibe. Love the patio. And Love that it is across the street from Handel's! This time, coworkers were the craverers! We arrived just in time as the line started just after we got there. We were welcomed with fresh cornbread and butter. Yum. Flat Iron Steak - I got this and it was yum! I got 2 sides of the Georgia's house salad with citrus dressing which was very flavorful. I would definitely order this again. My colleagues got different items including Fried Chicken and Waffles which looked good. Shrimp and Grits looked amazing. Jambalaya looked really good too. I love the patio seating. Service was quick and friendly. Parking is plentiful but can be difficult during mealtime. read more

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Food: I visited Georgia's for the first time and had greens, catfish and yams. The greens were cool-nothing horrible, nothing fantastic. The catfish was not catfishing at all. It wasn't good. The yams were ok and probably the best thing on the plate. Drinks:I had a Hurricane and I finished it to finish it. It was just ok. Service: It was average. Atmosphere: Average moderate noise Final thoughts: Nothing wowed me. I don't have to return. I always encourage folks to try things for themselves soooooo......good luck! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Catfish, greens, yams - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Was recently there on a return visit flying solo and ordered the fried chicken with garlic rice and greens. The food was as good as ever. Fresh, tasty and hot. Fried chicken as it should be done. The greens reminded me of the type to be had in Atlanta, GA. I got my fix! The young people who were the servers and front counter staff were consistently first rate -- warm, friendly and efficient. Who says you can't find such quality folks anymore. You get the right people, treat them well and train them up properly and watch them excel. Georgia's has deservedly maintained its high standard across the board and is again highly recommended. read more

Ordered for pick up on a busy Friday night. I ordered the fish and grits which was so delicious and savory. My son ordered the smothered pork chops with their collards greens, Mac and cheese and a side of red beans and rice. Everything we had was absolutely amazing. This is right around the corner from where we live and honestly didn't realize how yummy this was! I want to order the grits again ! Please get the cheese on top! Thinking about this makes my mouth water! Didn't get a chance to take a photo since we literally devoured our plates! Haha! Next time I'll remember camera eats first! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Georgias. My friend was in town and wanted to have some soul food. She found this spot online and honestly I was a bit apprehensive. I thought, shopping center restaurant, chain soul food? Nah. But, it wasn't bad at all. I had the fried chicken with greens and garlic rice. The greens had a some flavor to them and pairing with the rice is the perfect choice. The chicken was cooked well without me asking and had a thick crisp buttermilk coating that just needed some hot sauce to set it off. Corn bread muffins were served warm and you'll want extra of those. Our service was pretty good for a casual establishment as well. read more

I usually liked this place. Especially there cornbread but they didnt had it yesterday. Also i usually get the tri tip salad but for that day the beef was so hard and i had diarrhea after. So sad. read more

against my better judgement , i tried this location one more time in hopes that i would have a better experience . unfortunately not . greens were scortched and had an awful burnt smell and taste , mac and cheese served cold . yams undercooked and stringy and the fish ... i had to pick at . wasnt offered a refund but offered more food instead . i declined . read more

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I've been wanting to try this Georgia's. Couldn't decide between the catfish dinner or fried chicken. Got the Fried Chicken w/2 sides ( I was shocked that corn muffins didn't come with it like most ... u have to pay xtra!). Needless to say I didn't know that until I got home w/ my food and didn't see a muffin. I ordered p/u through Uber Eats. Food was ready on time and packed nicely. Chicken was Hot sides where Luke warm. I paid xtra for 2 Breast fried xtra crispy. I was disappointed. The Breast weren't bone in Breast but Breast fillet which would've been okay if they were SEASONED. The batter was crispy but like a cornmeal flour mix which I assume they fry the catfish in bc it looked like fish but was chicken. My sides Collard greens. 2/10 no taste tough greens needed SEASONING! Black eye peas 7/10 better than the greens. Had a lil seasoning but needed more Both could use some smoked meat in them. This was at the LBX location. Customer service was nice. Will I go back and try something else? No. I stick to Dulans The Pann Serving Spoon and Reds Flavor Table read more

Georgia's Restaurant - 2Breast Fillet, collard greens, black eye peas! Looks good right... No taste! Everything needs SEASONING! Chicken fried in cornmeal flour - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

I just have to share my recent experience at the Georgia's at the Long Beach Exchange (LBX). Not sure if this is franchise wide? I orderd various item including their Pan Seared Sea Bass. Well the Sea Bass was not Sea Bass it was Catfish. I spoke to the manager and she assured me it was Sea Bass. Everything we ordered was outstanding as in the past but being served Catfish when you ordered Sea Bass was a disappointment. The fact that the manager stated that their supplier provided Sea Bass labeled Sea Bass and was fine serving at as such left me questioning the facts. In hindsight, I checked the prices on the menu. Their Catfish and Sea Bass offerings were priced the same! How can they do this when Sea Bass cost approximately 4-5 times more per pound than Catfish? I have attached photos of their menu and the fish we received as Sea Bass. In short, how can they sell Catfish and Sea Bass at the same price when they are on opposite sides of the price scale? There is something definitely incorrect here! Buyer beware! read more

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I dined there tonight with an out of town guest. I ordered catfish with cabbage and French fries. The fries were cold and hard, and when I asked for a new order, the waitress took the cold fries, and never returned. When I went to the counter to get some more iced tea, she admitted that she forgot and asked if I wanted another side dish to go. I declined, I had finished my meal. Georgia's this was unacceptable. Please do better. Mac read more

I highly recommend this restaurant, fantastic food, music, and such warm attentive service. I was served by Lina and Andrea and they're just the sweetest people. Helped me celebrate my friends 25th birthday and made her feel real special. Their cornbread is top tier it's an amazing texture, crispy edges, moist and delicious in the middle. The shrimp and grits were so warming and had a light kick to it that made me glow inside out. The peach cobbler was made with fresh peaches and rich with sweet flavor. Overall, I loved my experience at this place and it needs to be on your "must try" list. Thank you Georgia's, they weren't lying with their "soul delicious" motto. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Shrimp & Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great selection of soul food favorites. A bit pricey but what isn't these days! Staff is super friendly and helpful.

Georgia's in Long Beach is beautiful! The menu looks amazing and they have good selection of wines to choose from. The customer service was great and the women running the front were knowledgeable of the menu. I ordered the shrimp and grits. I would have to say the grits were very bland and I did not favor them. The shrimp and cajon sauce on the dish on the other hand were delicious and seasoned. read more

Ordering was quick and easy! Cashiers made great recommendations that we enjoyed well. My party of 4 was able to order pretty quickly but out of all the things we got, we REALLY enjoyed the unlimited cornbread we got when we dined in. We also had so many staff members check in on us and other people to see if we needed anything. It's a casual restaurant that was always cleaned. We especially liked dining out on the patio since it was a cool summer night. read more

Dessert experience. I ordered beignets here for a little treat. I was a little disappointed cause it didn't taste like soft yummy doughy pillows. Maybe they were slightly overcooked. They also were not generous with the powder sugar. Lol Maybe next time I'll try the entrees. read more

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I must have had the best shrimp po'boy! The corn bread appetizer was also very good! And I liked their mac n cheese. The service was good; no problems. The outside dining had shade which was great. I enjoyed the fact that there's an ice cream shop right across the street. Would definitely come here again! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Shrimp Po' Boy - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

Soul food in a fancy and elegant setting? Apparently it's possible at Georgia's. Traditional Southern cooking presented with fine dining ware, it's not quite the complete restaurant experience because the customers still line up at the counter to order, but they do bring the food to you on a platter. The food also taste refined. The corn bread was memorable, buttery and crunchy, and I have no doubt that they were freshly baked at the restaurant. My fried catfish was moist and creamy in its light and crispy batter. It's not oily or salty. The grits had just enough pepper and butter to tantalize the taste buds, but it's even better accompanied by the chili sauce mixed with roasted red pepper and caramelized onion. Georgia's proves that soul food doesn't have to be excessively hearty. The service was attentive and represents the essence of southern hospitality. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

I truly wanted to like this plate but i cant say that i did. The mac and cheese might as well been krafts, the potatoes tasted WORSE than instant mash (flavorless), red beans and rice tasted like mush. Greens were nothing to write home about and the yamsssss, well you see them. The ribs were burnt to a crisp, the chicken tastes soggy and crunch at the same time?!? While i say all of this the service was good. Very kind staff. The manager couldnt give a refund for the practically untouched food only store credit? read more

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I am pretty much over having expectations much less believing the displayed rating for a business these days. With that said; this place was decent enough and just a bit disappointing. The food & service was decent and the tri tip sandwich was good tbh and I imagine based upon their overall 4 star review that maybe, just maybe on certain days; the food is amazing, excellent and near perfect; so maybe I will return on one of those days. Also got fried shrimp and fries for my lil one and no real complaints with that dish other than no sauce or ketchup provided. It seems like this chain is focusing on a customer which needs a more generic and bland version of southern cooking. But tbh the food I got for myself (tri tip sandwich and fried shrimp and fries) which all together was about $30 was good but not great. No extras like cocktail sauce, ketchup, etc. provided so most likely you have to ask for it when you order online. read more

The atmosphere was really nice. The server was friendly and attentive. The rice and beans and mac and cheese lacked the flavor and richness. The chicken was overcooked and very dry. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food and service! Sabrina, Summer, and Quantez were so sweet and professional!! It's Soul Delicious!

Catfish was bland . Not fried hard at all. The service was amazing. I won't complain about that. The ambulance was cute and the music was great . But i don't think I'd come back. My brothers jumbalya Tasted like it was from a can . read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Cornbread for the table with honey butter - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

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What a Mess Across the Board I've visited three Georgia's locations in the past 30 days: Long Beach, Irvine Spectrum, and Anaheim. Here's the breakdown: Anaheim: The fries were good. That's about all I can say. Irvine Spectrum: Overpriced and overcooked, with flavorless food. Long Beach (this review focuses here): An absolute disappointment. At Long Beach, the customer service was terrible--a stark contrast to the friendly service at Irvine and Anaheim. Two young employees seemed distracted, preoccupied, and far from welcoming. I waited quite a while for my food, only to see a bag sitting on the counter, which I assumed was for Uber Eats since I was the only one waiting. Instead of handing me my food, they decided to dust glasses while it sat there getting cold. Finally, after cleaning glasses, they handed me the bag (no utensils included). Now, onto the food: Awful. The shrimp was drowned in an absurd amount of hard batter/cornmeal. When I peeled it off, I found tiny shrimp barely bigger than ants. No seasoning--unless you count the taste of old grease. If this is supposed to pass as soul food, it's fooling no one who's familiar with authentic cooking. What a waste of time and money. Unless you're someone who doesn't cook or hasn't eaten real soul food, you might think this is passable. I'm done with Georgia's for good. Too bad. read more

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Gumbo: watered down saltiness with no flavor Yams: see attached photo ..... NO flavor barely sweet AND they put the stem end in my bowl?!!! You couldn't cut that off?!!!! Red beans and rice: not cooked long enough and not a good flavor The ONLY saving grace was the cornbread with soft butter! Georgia please do quality control on EVERY item out the door Not trying anything else......yams and red beans went in the trash read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Yams - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

9/10! The service was amazing! The guy who took our order was pleasant and spoke highly of the food and gave us his honest opinion on the food we wanted. I ordered the Gumbo and my boyfriend order chicken. So good. The cornbread was so good and just melting in my mouth!! read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ordered the eggs Benedict for brunch. Disappointed with the taste due to the burnt biscuits. Ordered potatoes with the meal but they said they didn't have any potatoes (I was the 1st customer at 11am). Had to substitute for a fruit bowl which also tasted bad due to the fruits being borderline rotten. Service was also lacking considering I was the only customer present at the time. They also forgot my order of the beignets, which when finally arrived were nothing really like beignets. The only thing that tasted solid was the cornbread. Overall disappointed with the restaurant. First and last time here. read more

I was out running errands and decided to stop in Georgia's for brunch. I got the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs and coffee. The food was OK. The chicken needed some paprika or something in the seasoning to give it a kick. The waffle wasn't the best but just OK. The restaurant is cute with an outdoor patio area that was covered. Great customer service. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Chicken & Waffle - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was alright. Gumbo was watery, decent flavor. The St. Louis ribs were somewhere between cold and room temp. Decent flavor on the ribs. The mac and cheese was creamy but lacked a depth of flavor. The coleslaw was overly wilted and flavorless. It was cabbage with milk. The fried green tomatoes were yummy! Will definitely order these again. The service was stupendous! I loved the servers. They were so attentive and genuinely nice. read more

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If I did this review on my first visit, it would've been 3 stars due to the underwhelming food and experience. But I'm glad I waited. The first visit was not the best but every visit afterwards have been amazing. So this place is a higher quality southern food experience. This isn't your hole in the wall soul food spot (which usually works against a concept because the hole in the wall spots usually taste better). However, Georgia's have proved that they can look bougie but they are still down to earth cooking. The inside is clean and nice to sit in. This place can be used to celebrate an occasion or meet with a friend for lunch or early dinner. The service each time after the first has been amazing with super friendly staff answering questions and making great recommendations You go to the register, order your food, pay then get a number to put on your table (unless it's takeout). Then they bring out all your food. It doesn't take long but it's not quick either. Just know this isn't a place for a quick in and out experience unless you order ahead. The food is fresh and it def takes time. Lots of parking since it's in a shopping plaza read more

Great service and ambiance! Seating available both inside and outside. Light music, good to have a chat with others. Food is tasty! Pork chop itself was moist in addition to the gravy. The corn bread was excellent! Fries were crunchy but soft on the inside. read more

Georgia's Restaurant - Pork chop with gravy - Soul Food Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Establishment was clean and decent. Customer service was amazing. We got the fried green tomatoes was ok Taste like they use the same breading as the fish they taste like fish. The tartar sauce is delicious. chili cheese fries were terrible. The chili taste like the canned hormel and it wasn't enough chili or cheese. The Seabass was amazing. The cornbread was amazing. The peach sangria was terrible. read more

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Last minute decision to have sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving since our dinner was not traditional. The usual bakery for pies was just too far away and I was skeptical about trying this place, but after seeing the price point, I thought these pies could not disappoint. They were delicious and everyone at dinner loved the consistency and taste. Local and worth every dollar! I'll be back for more at Christmas! read more

The food was just ok to me. I tasted the greens and they were a bit bitter....I ordered the red beans and rice with corn bread. The beans had a good flavor but at first I was disappointed for getting 2 sausages in one bowl. I told Ray and he immediately got me more sausages. From the beginning of ordering my food Ray provided exceptional Customer service. I loved that. Because of Ray, I will give it another try. The ambiance was nice and I liked that as well. In all honesty I will be back. read more