The place looks like it hasn't been refreshed in a bit but it's clean, tidy, & welcoming. It's kinda charming. The food... so much good food. Such great food too. No way to eat through my basic menu dinner. No extras etc and I think I had a meal or two to take home! The service was lovely- new-to-me style but it worked very well for the dining style. Our server took care of us beautifully. read more

Came here with my son after recently moving to Tucker. let me start with the good and then ill explain my one qualm. Customer service was excellent. Everyone that worked there greeted us and was so friendly. The baked lemon pepper chicken, yeast rolls, sirloin steak patties and Mac and cheese were delicious. I love all the floral/magnolia decor. The sweet potato pie was really yummy. The only qualm I have is that EVERY single vegetable item has pork in it. EVERYTHING. I know we're in the south, but I haven't eaten pork since the late 90s so it just truly never occurred to the that would be the case in 2026. I likely won't go back for a full meal because of this, because I don't want to get just meat and carbs. It was also a little pricey. $50 for 2 meals and a slice of pie. I would absolutely come back to get a slice of pie to go! That would definitely be worth the drive. read more

The service that was given to us by Taneisha Williams on our trip to Magnolia Room Cafeteria on Saturday, April 25th. was outstanding. She greeted me as I walked in and asked me if I needed any assistance. I told her that I had reserved a room for my guests that were coming at 2:00pm. When the room became available she assisted me in getting the room cleaned and ready for my guests. She was a great help! She was kind and patience with all of our needs. Also, Ms. Sheena was absolutely great as well. The reservation process was easy and she was pleasant through the entire process! The food was delicious! The bathrooms were cleaned! It was my first visit however, it definitely will not be my last time. I highly recommend this restaurant. 10 Stars!!! Jamie Baker read more

OTP but on the east side of town in the general vicinity of Northlake Mall near downtown Tucker. It's located in a strip center with plenty of parking and easy access for handicapped if needed. Cafeteria style where you go in and stand in line with a school lunch tray. Desserts first, of course, and a plethora to choose from. All delicious looking, red, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, chess pie, hot apple dumplings... just to name a few. I went with good old fashioned coconut pie. Then you get to salads. Again, wide variety and not just lettuce. Waldorf, peas, carrot and raisin, great variety there too. Next, you get to meats. I got the pork chop with mashed potatoes and gravy. Added green beans and squash to round out my "Meat and Three " plate. My friend got a vegetable plate with yams, carrots, roasted potatoes (that she said were delicious and could have eaten more of) and green beans. Then you get to bread that they try their best to force on you (in a good way) but I politely declined, twice. They give you a ticket and you go seat yourself in their spacious dining room. A server brought us lemon, took our trays and checked back occasionally to refill waters. Food was plentiful and delicious. Service behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. Service in the dining room was okay, but I think there was only one server for the whole space so we just figured that's why she was slow in getting back to us to refill waters. She was pleasant but I think spread thin. You pay as you leave. At first blush it seems expensive. Mine was about $20 and my friend's was about $14 but when we thought about it, it's not a typical fast food place you usually go to for lunch. It's more dinner meal and when viewed like that, it's not that bad. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

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It's a "step back in time" kinda atmosphere-friendly, nostalgic and ALL of the food is fresh, homemade(not from a can) and tastes OH SO YUMMY!!! If you haven't been, then you have to try this iconic restaurant. We are always coming here for a great experience-meat and 2 veg, or just a veggie plate!! You can't go wrong!! read more

This place never fails me. The food and service is superb. Everyone is so nice. The atmosphere is also amazing. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Turkey wing, dressing, sweet potatoes, collard greens, Mac and cheese, cabbage and trout - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

Magnolia Room has possibly some of the best southern food in the Atlanta area. Everything is cafeteria style, with an entree and two sides to a typical plate. Sometimes the cafeteria line will offer items not listed on the digital menu, so keep an eye out for unlisted faves! I don't think I've had an entree or side I haven't liked - all with that home cooked taste - though their cornbread can be a bit dry depending on the day. The main reason I knock a star off is for the prices lately. I feel like they've gradually creeped up as many places have. I understand material costs are high nowadays, but a lunch can easily be $20-30, which is more what I'd expect for an upscale restaurant rather than a cafeteria-style eatery. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Cafeteria line - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

We placed an online order for 12pm the following day. It was Mother's Day 2025. The parking lot was extremely full with lots of families walking in to eat celebrate with their moms. My husband walked in to get our order. It was ready and waiting on us. We had ordered two entrees, one vegetable plate and 3 pieces of pie. We took the food to Griffin to celebrate with our mother. Thank you, Magnolia House, for providing this kind of experience. Even though our order was takeout, we felt the love all the way in Griffin. We cannot wait to try it in person for the full experience. read more

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My aunt, you like buffets. Me, NOPE. Little kids lick the vegetables and put them back. They taste the nuggets and put them back. Those are the few Ive seen. My aunt laughed and said its not that type. It wasn't. I loved it. Not only was the food off the chain, the entire experience was amazing. Now, we went on Sunday so you should know the lines were long and worth the wait. I usually have photos but my food barely made it to the table. Lol. I had the catfish, Mouth watering. It was so good and perfectly fried. The variety of meats and entrees were unexpected. I had mustard greens, perfect If you know anything about greens anyone making mustards do it with love. I wasn't a fan of the cornbread as I don't like sweet cornbread. That's just a personal preference. The deviled eggs missed the mark for me as they were dry and absent of seasoning and flavor. As I was writing I had to deduct a star because I remembered the Mac and Cheese. I like more cheese with my noodles. It wasn't tasteless. It was good but maybe if you like a noodle casserole it would work. Please know, I highly recommend as my review is based on my taste and expectations. Magnolia did not miss a beat. Service was amazing. From the line server, to the table and even the cashier. read more

I am in love with the catfish! Lightly battered and flaky. It's my new go to entree. The chopped sirloin steak is also delicious, tender and juicy. Hard to decide which vegetables to choose from. Can't go wrong with anything. read more

It's like the old days when we would go to Morrison's in Hapeville then on to the airport to watch the planes land. Great food but a little bit higher priced than 1964. read more

Taneshia, great server thank you the food was excellent here. This was our first time when we got excellent service I love the food and we will be back. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Front Entry - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

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Catfish never disappoints Everything is always fresh and hot from the desserts to the salad Broccoli salad is always a go to read more

Wow! Very attractive entry and beautiful dining room. The food is cafeteria style but oh my it all looks great! Hard to decide what to get. Servers are friendly and helpful. Line is fast and smooth. I had broccoli salad perfect in every way. Fried chicken tasty and delicious. Eggplant casserole delicious and flavor memorable. Hubby loved his Waldorf Salad. We will definitely be back. Thanks for Great Hospitality - MzAudra read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Entry to Magnolia Room - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

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This place is always awesome! The food is always fresh and the service is always spectacular! My only complaint today was my first time having the garlic bread and it was too soft. When you think of garlic bread you want that toasty crunch which it didn't have. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Fried catfish, turnip greens, macaroni and cheese, and garlic bread - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

The service was good The place is very nice The price was very good The food The chicken is was ok The Mac and cheese it was very bland I had to add salt butter and pepper it was saggy The cornbread was good The turnip greens were very good read more

This is an old school cafeteria with all my soul food dreams! The plates are a great deal bc the servings are large and reheat well. My fried catfish was actually crispy and delicious the next day from the microwave! I got a chocolate pie and then also got banana pudding bc they were just so good. The staff is very friendly and attentive, kept my sweet tea full. It was clear the kitchen staff was very proud of their offerings and rightfully so! Can't wait to go back here! I'm sure it's insanely busy on the weekends bc I went on a rainy Wednesday afternoon and it was packed. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Fried Catfish Plate - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

It was my first time dining at the Magnolia Room with my family. It's a cafeteria style restaurant where you get a tray and go down the line choosing your food. Everything looks fresh and smells great. I got the 8oz grilled pork chop & dressing with a side of fried okra, macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs, and a jalapeño cornbread. Everything was delicious. They definitely give you a lot of food. I had enough for two meals. I definitely will be back to try the rest of the food. If you love southern home cooked meals...you should give them a try. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - 8oz Grilled Pork Chop & Dressing with fried okra, macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs and jalapeño cornbread - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

I attended a group social event so I did not have traditional experience. However, I had the fried chicken, sweet potatoes, and Mac and cheese with Texas toast. Each items was good well with great seasoning and taste. We had one server for our group and she was accommodating and very friendly. The establishment was clean and filled with friendly faces. The parking lot is shared and not hard to find a space given the lot is shared. I attended an event that covered the meal so not sure about cost. read more

We just heard about this Resturant last week and were anxious to try. It was amazing!! The meatloaf was the best I have had in years. The turnips were also off the charts. This is a great place with a nice atmosphere and a very nice helpful staff. As a southerner by birth I can say this it truly a southern meat and three. We will be back! read more

I love magnolia room! I usually get the smothered pork chops, but everything I eat there is delicious. And the people that work there are very friendly and helpful. My favorite cafeteria style restaurant! read more

I wanted a good home cooked meal but was nowhere near home. The magnolia room provided the food and ambiance to match exactly what I was looking for. I arrived here on the early side of lunch and was able to get right in. I had perfect timing because I noticed a line forming as I was leaving out. This is cafeteria style, where you get your tray and the tell the servers which items you would like and they fix your plate for you. They are so freshly prepared and look so good. It's tempting to ask for a few options. But I decided on my options and went to find a seat. The dining room is cozy, yet adequate enough to fit large parties if necessary. The food tastes just as good as it looks and the portions are hefty. I felt like I was in someone's home having a meal prepared with love. Delicious! read more

What a find for relative newbies to the Atlanta area! Saturday evening before Mother's Day and plenty of parking, not super crowded, and the corner location hides plenty of space inside. Walk in to a smallish room and you're directed to the right and around the corner. That's where you're met with a looong line of trays filled with mouth watering food that makes your head spin with all the choices! Dayum did I just find food heaven?! In short, I could only eat so much and I feel like I didn't make a dent on the offerings. A main entree, 2 sided, bread, and a drink for us both was $41.90 tax included (tip is not! So be generous!). While the fried catfish was great, my smothered pork chop left a little to be desired. There were 2 in the tray where mine was served, with a full tray waiting next to it. While it tased great, it's a mystery to me why the pork chop itself was cool, I couldn't even say it was warm. Taste was good, and I'd get it again but this was the only less than stellar item in the entire meal, and that's saying something!! Green beans were divine, I had something that had eggplant, and while I'm not sure exactly what it was, I can't wait to go back and have more! Cabbage (cabbage?!) and sweet potato soufflé were equally delightful and worthy of going back just for those!! Service was fantastic from everyone on the serving line all the way through the dinning area and paying on your way out the door. Can't wait to go back, but the hardest part will be trying to pry myself away from my first time loves and trying something else on the menu!! read more

Wonderful experience tonight at Magnolia Room. It's a charming place, very southern in decor and menu. The staff was fantastic. Friendly and attentive, with some great recommendations. The food is pure southern and was fantastic. The smothered pork chop was fantastic! The chocolate pie was killer. Great find! I highly recommend . read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Pork c Smothered Pork Chop Plate with chocolate silk pie - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

The restaurant has changed, and I think there is too much fried or smothered food! Now that I am older, I would prefer more healthy options,

The food has good flavor. Unfortunately, we went for the curbed beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day and it was the most expensive item at $20 a plate. It came with 4 thin slivers of corned beef/ cabbage and 2 sides. After adding 2 drinks it came to $48. That was disappointing for the amount of meat compared to an Irish pub. The service was pretty fast as there were alot of people. The ambiance was just like a cafeteria. read more

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A great meal when you're looking for something more than a sandwich and fries. Excellent customer service too. read more

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Sunday Dinner yesterday Feb 22, 2026 was fantastic! I have dined here many times also my group the Organization of Dekalb Educators and Georiga Association of Educators. They have nice meeting rooms for private lunch and dinner meetings. The food, service and athmosphere was great!!! Hats off to Mr. Rideaux and his team for being very accomadating, and professional! Cyril Hampton ODE Retired President read more

Most people would be surprised to learn that although Atlanta is in the south, there aren't a lot of great southern restaurants here (in my opinion). Yes, there are a lot of southern/soul food restaurants around. I just haven't had great experiences at many. Magnolia Room is located in Tucker which is in the metro Atlanta area. I was very impressed by my first visit. We were greeted with smiles by all of the staff that we encountered. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style and they have quite a few options. We arrived after the lunch rush and they weren't too busy. I ordered the Salisbury steak, candied yams and macaroni and cheese. I also added a piece of fried catfish. Y'all, there are definitely some grandmas in the back cooking because that food was delicious. I sampled my mom's collard greens and they were some of the best I've had in a long time. The catfish was fried perfectly and the yams were just right. Everything was seasoned very well except the Mac and cheese. It was good, but could've benefited from some extra seasoning. My mom, who is a great cook enjoyed her food as well. We had a great first experience and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Lunch with my favorite girl (my mama) - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

Very clean place, greeted when walking in. Food was good, decent portions for the price. Had a variety of foods, baked chicken white meat was very moist. Excellent waitress and had no problem bringing additional things we needed. Highly recommend and will be back!! read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Mac n cheese, chessman pie, green beans - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

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Drove down from Knoxville to try Magnolia Room because I fondly remember true old school cafeterias from my childhood and they are largely now extinct. Tried the country steak, mashed potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese. All were delicious, high quality and generous portions. The hot yeast roll seemed freshly made but was too bitter for my taste but improved with a hefty dose of the real butter they provided. Prices are high, but, they are everywhere. Wish they offered a smaller portion BluePlate option at a reduced price for seniors. Highly recommend for a wonderful real meal with a side of nostalgia. I will be back! read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

The Magnolia Room in Tucker is worth the drive! this down home southern cafeteria serves up fresh vegetables, plenty of entrées to choose from and everything that your mama used to cook! This place is clean, with fresh home-cooked food, and smiling faces. Once you go through the line and pick all of your favorite things that you're gonna have, you can find your seat and someone will come and remove the food from the tray for you and check on you often for drink refills, etc.. They are so friendly here and willing to help in anyway for you to have a great experience.. I never felt rushed and it was not a loud restaurant. Great place to go with a friend and have a casual dinner. This is not a romantic date stereotypically but it is a good place to go if you want to have a good conversation with someone while you eat southern comfort food. If your body craves vegetables, this is the place! The menu is online! Take a look and try this place. It is wonderful.!! I highly recommend the fried chicken, Collard greens, Green beans, Mashed potatoes, etc.! My friend had the smothered pork chops and said they were 'amazing' and the portions were good enough to get a to go box and have some leftovers for lunch the next day. Enjoy Atlanta - go here! read more

Baby it's giving Ponderosa & Piccadilly vibes! And I love that, reminds me of having lunches with my grandpop. This is def where the elders go after church, so pack ya granny and treat her. So happy Yelp suggested this place, it's comfort food at an affordable price. The staff is super friendly and happy to answer questions. It's cafeteria style here, they have options of various proteins which happened to be seafood, beef & chicken when I came. Homestyle sides like collards & Mac n chz. I got the chicken tenders with Mac n chz & a wedge salad (you can sub your veggie for a salad). Once you go through the service line you can seat or head to the front cashier if you're taking it to go. I was pleased and I will be back! read more

Oh my God, where do I start?! We walked in and were told to go around the corner; the clouds parted, sunlight shown, and the Angels sang! We read it was like Piccadilly, which we loved, but Magnolia is so much more. A whole line of Southern goodness? Yes Please! Grabbed the stewed cabbage, because the only place I can get it is at Mom's. It was very close, VERY close. The smothered fried pork chops were divine, along with fried trout. This place is a GEM and I'm so glad we stumbled upon it. Very pricey, but worth it. read more

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Loved my first visit here!! Sooooo many choices! And everything looked wonderful! I ended up with chicken n dumplings (one of my favs), lettuce wedge, fried okra, creamed corn and peach cobbler. Wonderful and generous portions. Everyone in our party enjoyed their choices. Plus prices were very reasonable. Now I have to figure out how to return! read more

Good clean variety of comfort food. A wide variety to choose from. Not the cheapest as far as cafeteria food goes

The food was just okay,I wouldn't tell my family or friends to go to..You people need to get better cooks.......and cooks that put more love into cooking.Where are the cooks that put love into what they are making???? read more

Southern hospitality at its best! Cafeteria style service - rows of enticing, hot and delicious food! So many choices! Got the pork chop, black eyed peas, mac and cheese and corn bread. A must visit if you want an authentic humble and delicious southern food! read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

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I was very excited to try this place. My husband was introduced to this cafeteria by a friend, and in his words this was the second best southern food place he had ever eaten at (second only to someone's actual home cooking.) We waited for my in-laws to visit as my MIL is a big fan of soul food. From the get go, I wasn't thrilled with how the system is set up. There is a line to a cafeteria style counter, where you tell the servers what you want. As busy as it gets, this line is not well policed. When I walked in with my family during the lunch rush, the line was practically out the door. Outside of the handrails, the line was not well managed and a lot of line jumping occurred, which is super annoying to the people who have been waiting patiently. I was really disappointed In the food that I picked, as was my father in law. I felt like nothing tasted good. The only reason I am giving this 2 stars instead of 1 star is because my husband and mother in law loved the food they picked out (the fish and the fried chicken). My MIL was very disgusted by her peach cobbler however as it had a very doughy crust. The service was good and the staff was very nice and helpful, since most of us were first timers who didn't know what was going on. However, I was unimpressed overall, and I would not come back again. read more

Magnolia Room Tucker - Meatloaf with rice and Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Tucker, Georgia

Good dishes made from scratch. It's a good to for a delicious meal and the staff are always nice.