We ate here yesterday, the cafeteria style food was to dye for. We had the fried chicken, black…read moreeyed peas and collard greens with the cornbread. My son said the coleslaw was awesome as well. My daughter had the beef tips and said they were super tender with the sweet potatoes, YUMMY

This is also one of those reviews where my dining experience was 5 stars in what would appear to be…read more(from outside appearances) a 2-star restaurant BUT IS NOT! The area around this location is poorly maintained (a Hooters across the road is empty and overgrown, and the restaurant next door looks like the roof is about to cave it) but inside Fried Green Tomatoes is a very friendly, customer-focused staff serving some of the best Southern food I've had in a looooooong time! Their chicken is perfect and the tomatoes! I will each three servings of the FGT's next time, no doubt! Do not miss this place. . .they deserve all the business they can get! (Also, just FYI: "two meats" on the menu means FOUR pieces of delicious chicken and you can choose light or dark or a combination of both. . .) UPDATE: I stopped here again two days later for supper and the food was exactly the same quality, but the customer service was even better! Don't miss FGT!

A very upscale, classy restaurant in the heart of downtown Macon. Don't be fooled by the bar when…read moreyou walk in, dovetail is tucked upstairs and is much quieter and more sophisticated. You need reservations to dine here. There was complimentary bread and peach jam. They have a rotating selection of daily specials, cheeses, and change their menu frequently. I also appreciate the "small plates" section for when you're not that hungry. The cheese board appetizer was a surprising favorite. It had items sourced from local farms. Our waiter was very accommodating and did a good job with recommendations and explaining the intricacies of each item.

I was in Macon for the weekend and kept hearing about Dovetail. So I decided to give it a try…read more Located in the heart of Macon in the middle of the Historic District, Dovetail provides a charming southern vibe with a low lit cozy kinda atmosphere and delicious comfort food. You definitely feel the love with their servers. Extensive menu knowledge and very service oriented they aim to give you the best experience possible. So after a tasty cocktail and a very nice charcuterie board I went with the Crab and Panko Crusted Cod. Oh my goodness what a delicious entrée. A tasty crusted outside and so tender inside. And that lemon and miso creamed kale topped it all off. Definitely a place to try when in Macon. The only draw back is that it's up stairs on the 2nd floor with no elevator.

Small parking area however it is worth it to find a parking spot! We were greeted immediately upon…read moreentering. They have 1 or 2 meat plus veggies and bread plates as well as 3 veggies plus bread plates. We ordered a kids chicken leg meal with green beans and cornbread which came with a small drink and an ice cream. We also ordered fried chicken and pork chops, collard greens, green beans, black eyed peas, cornbread and biscuits. ALL were amazing, fresh and well made. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will eat here again! Highly recommend.

Good home cooking. They always have a different menu. Food is always fresh and hot. The workers are…read morealways friendly. I like this place a lot.

Locally owned soul food restaurant. I've only had vegetable plates but the food is pretty good. I…read moreended up going two Sundays in a row. The servings were plentiful the first time I went. However that second Sunday the plates were a bit skimpier. I assume it was the owner that plated our orders on the second visit. There are tables to dine in, however it appears most people take their orders to go. Honestly the decor isn't very inviting to sit down and enjoy your meal. There's also a drive thru, but it appears you have to order and wait at the same window so not sure how fast it moves.

Where does one began when you visit a legend, that has retained what made it great . Well, Im from…read moreFlorida. So on our way back from visiting friends at Lake Lanier, I as the passenger + navigator said..hmmm...we need a break but let's find soul food. I said. Who goes thru Macon and dont eat good. Not me. So, I hit Yelp. Then I asked AI. Claude. Claude gave me a list and there was the H! So we drove 20 minutes out the way. Best detour ever! Go early. Buy an extra meal for home. I gladly dropped my cash. ..salmon cakes made me cry....everything was off the chain. Well, I had my good juju on, I sat on a bench with a 30 year veteran of this place. She talked my ear off, what a delight. So the place is decked out in Allman brothers memorbilia. It was their early haunt as they rose to fame. Well the founder, older blk lady is dead. Her family smartly sold out to corporate. But it was worth it. They maintained all thats good. Even the tiny old bathrooms. Need an update for sure. But. .Definitely worth the visit. Parking was horrible! So go early! Now, you need to go by Macon cemetery. See Allman burial, civil war places. I want to explore Macon more now! Well, as we drove home, around Jacksonville, I reached in the back seat. No fork. Just a smile. Yes i fed my driver. Salmon cakes hit on all cylinders. Sadly the two meat plate left off my meat, turkey. But forgiven. I should have checked my to go order. Never trust. Always verify. Broke my own rules! Stop by. Soak up history, flavors in this quaint cafeteria style. Nothing fancy. Just pure delight!

We visited again!!! And it's still just as memorable as the first time…read more We arrived on Sunday around noon and had 9 people. Our wait was minimal and once seated the magic happened! Our server was attentive and prompt! The food was oh so good! Loooooved the "white" gravy with biscuits. Made me feel like I was sitting at my Maw Maws table. So damn good! Fried chicken was still a hit! And the fried okra was perfect! Look forward to returning again and again!

Been eating here for awhile. Never disappoints…read more Service is good, food is always on point, just wish the prices hadn't gone up like they have. BD all day, every day.

Classic Southern fried chicken: the chicken was juicy in the inside to the correct temperature, and…read morethe fried chicken batter had the right amount of spice. The place was packed, so I advise looking up the menu online and being ready to already if you would rather not get the scorn of the regulars.

My first visit here and I wish I'd discovered this place sooner. The service was kind and…read morecourteous, the food piping hot, and the drinks refreshing and delicious. We wish they had tables big enough for large parties on their patio. Would be fun to spend an evening out there with a group of friends.

I don't usually go for Southern food, but I'm glad I stopped by to The Swanson. Interior wise, it's…read morelike a house turned restaurant business. The foundation is still there with the rooms and decor but with lots of tables set up, similar to hosting a gathering at home. Not only that, everyone here was really friendly! We really felt welcomed, and though the second time, service wasn't as outstanding, it was still good. I think they really nailed down the vibe of southern hospitality. For drinks, they have seasonal cocktails, which I think is fun, but I'm not around at a time where I would be able to chill and drink. I end up with a go-to sweet tea. Strong and sweet, that it kept me up, but not the strongest nor sweetest I've had. There's also complimentary bread that's mini muffin shaped and dense like a biscuit. It's buttery and salty, but I like it! Before coming, I saw so many things about the sampler, so I definitely wanted to get it and try out. Love the fried green tomatoes with the honey mustard. It didn't feel oily, and it held up pretty well when cut and dipped into sauce. The pimento cheese here is probably the best I've ever had, but I will admit that I have not had many (I tend to not like it). In fact, both these items stay on my mind enough that I do think about coming here more often than I thought I would. And this is just for the apps. The rest of the entrees are pretty standard. Some better than others, but that's due to preference. I haven't gone through the whole menu, but I do prefer their chicken to some of the other menu items. For their sides, I haven't seen or heard of some of them. I asked about them, and they were described p well, enough for me to not want to try congealed salad. I'm not a big fan of jello type things, but I did try the pear salad. Not for me. Absolutely not for me. I did really enjoy the collard green soup and sweet potato souffle though! They were great, esp the souffle. It was my first time having nuts in them, and I loved it so much. Everything else was alright, like I'm sure you've had or can make better mac. Overall, I'm glad to know this place because it's a good rec for the area if you're in the mood for Southern food. It's not a bad pick for vegetarians either, though they would only have appetizers and sides to pick from, but I liked them more than the entrees. There's a parking lot, and it's in a good location to see the rest of downtown Perry too.

Nowadays, "home-made cooking" and "soul food" can be found pretty much everywhere. I would know -…read moreworking as a travel show host, I've done my share of eating at a wide variety of restaurants all across the U.S. Here at Lockett's Kuntry Cooking, I've not only found the best fried chicken in the entire country, but a true and authentic home-cooked meal. After we finished filming at a nearby Georgia Peach Farm, the owner of the farm strongly suggested that we stop at this restaurant for lunch. As we pulled up, the outside did not look promising. The shabby-looking building, weather-worn sign, and the general emptiness of Culloden, GA - a small city of 223 people - all seemed to suggest that we keep driving. Thank goodness we didn't. As the four of us walked in, a small but quaint one-room dining room came into view. There were about 10 or so tables, and a few locals enjoying their meals. The exposed brick walls warmly complemented the red and white pattern of picnic table covers; an eclectic collection of paintings and photos lined the walls; and a photo of Truett Cathy, posed next to a proud elderly woman could be seen. Our waitress, Jakayla, who will be entering the 5th grade soon, came and took our order. We ordered four waters and two diet cokes. We also ordered the lunch specials and other items from the menu on the wall, a series of hand-written, colorful poster boards. After writing down the orders, she ran to the kitchen to relay the orders to the cook who, in turn, scolded the young lady for not asking about and writing down the necessary details of the items ordered. Jakayla promptly came back to our table and sheepishly apologized, asking which condiments and veggies should be placed in my colleague's sandwich and cheeseburger. Soon, the drinks were at our table: two styrofoam cups with ice water, and two styrofoam cups with ice, along with two cans of diet coke. Last time I drank out of a styrofoam cup was at an outdoor food truck event. It's not too uncommon, so I didn't think much of it - although I thought it was a bit strange, since this was a sit-down restaurant. The Fried Chicken Lunch Combo, which my colleague ordered, was the first to hit the table: a breast and a wing, collard greens, and field peas with onions, all on styrofoam plates. Looking at the fried chicken, my opinion about this place started to change. I realized we were in for a treat. They were fried to golden perfection and smelled heavenly. Next item arrived at the table: the chicken sandwich. Now, when I say "chicken sandwich", you'd probably picture a chicken breast patty with veggies and condiments, neatly sandwiched between two buns. Instead a fried thigh and leg piece, still attached to each other, bone-in and all, were placed between two pieces of sliced bread. He had to take the bones out and re-sandwich them between the pieces to make it resemble a sandwich. This sounds ludicrous, but also delightful at the same time. There was no fancy accommodations here - and they weren't pretending either. This is the way their food had been served at this place for decades. It was delightful. My order arrived - perfectly fried pieces of leg and thigh, with collard greens and field peas with onions. Biting into the golden brown drumstick was truly an experience, as it had been the most flavorful, home-made, and so delicate at its simplest form. KFC may have its 13 secret spices or whatever - but this was truly the best fried chicken I've ever had: just perfectly crispy with juicy and flavorful insides, and a touch of grandma's care. It's a one-woman show in the kitchen. The cook, lovingly referred to by the locals as simply "Mama", came out of the kitchen to hang out with her customers. She's been cooking all her life, and had been doing what she knows and loves. At age 86, she says she doesn't plan on giving up anytime soon. After the meal, all four of us thanked Mama and her granddaughter Jakayla for a wonderful meal. My colleagues being avid photographers, took some wonderful photos of both of them for memories, of which I've uploaded a few. Some practicals: as you could imagine, this place is cash only. There's no reservations and the parking lot is very small. It gets very busy around holidays, and there aren't any convenient public transport nearby. Note the limited operating hours. There's absolutely no feasible reason to visit Culloden, GA - it's a small town in the middle of nowhere. However, if you're fortunate enough to be in the surrounding area, this place is an absolute must. Even those visiting Atlanta, it's a few hours' drive to this place but it would be 100% worth it and then some. Final word. This place absolutely and honestly lives up to phrases like "soul food" and "home-made cooking." For really, really good food, made by really, really good people, Locketts Kuntry Cooking is an absolute must.

I hate to say it, but I think they closed. "Closed" sign was up during lunch hours. Place looks…read moreneglected. Phone is "no longer in service". End of an era.

Five Stars for Gladys' Kitchen in Americus!If you want authentic, locally owned and operated soul…read morefood, this mom-and-pop gem is a must-visit.Just a heads up on timing: they officially open at 11 AM, but today (Sunday) the doors opened at 11:55 AM once the kitchen had all the scratch-made food ready to go. There was already a crowd waiting out front, which is always the best sign of a great local restaurant! It is a cafeteria-style setup with an amazing Sunday lineup. They had both fried and baked chicken, fried pork chops, turnips, rice, black-eyed peas, mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes, steamed okra, and dressing. I had the fried chicken along with the turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and fried green tomatoes. Every single bite was fresh and delicious. The greens and black-eyed peas completely stole the show--easily some of the best I've ever tasted. The friendly staff keeps the line moving smoothly. Don't let a slight opening delay deter you; the food here is absolutely worth the wait!

Great food in a friendly environment for a very fair price. Would go back in a heartbeat.read more

Went for Soulful Sunday when they feature a soul food menu. I wasn't able to find an actual website…read morefor them but their daily menus are posted on their Facebook page. I went inside so that I could actually check out the spot , seems to be a pretty nice. The line to place your order is so the left when you walk in. There were a few people dining in but I couldn't really tell if they had table service or if you still had to go through the line. They also have a drive thru option. The food was standard. The dressing was a bit dry. They offered a choice of gravy that likely would have helped but I don't like gravy on my dressing. The cabbage were a bit overcooked but all was still edible. My mother had turnips on her plate, she advised they were tough also I sampled her yams and they were really good. 7.5 out of 10, would try again.

They good but sometimes they be closed for a week or two weeks and you don't know what the hell…read morehappened. Don't put the noise up then gonna be open. They get their funds right you gotta save that money.