This spot has been on my radar for quite a while. I'm a native of the Low Country so the name was truly the reason enough for me to pop in. The owner was in the building too and she was very kind and willing to engage about the history of her family's influence. I tried the turkey wing plate with the sausage and shrimp red rice along with the Lima beans. My spouse said the items seemed mixed matched but I felt like it was my prerogative to try the item I want so that's what I got. Everything was delicious. The red rice is a tad different than how my family typically makes it in flavor palette but I enjoyed it. Ours has a little less bite from the tomatoes which is probably just a difference in how much sugar is used to balance the savory. I have to also say, that turkey wing was very tender and the gravy was flavorful. How often is it we see a beautiful color to a tough and tasteless turkey wing??? Well done here. I'm interested in trying the steak plate and sides next time. A nice treat was them having Pepsi available. Can't wait to get back around for another try. read more

I visited because of a ChimeTime review. It's attached to a gas station so parking may be an issue but there was plenty of parking spaces the day I went. Once you place an order, they will text you once your food is ready, so you can chill in the car if you choose. There isn't a lot of seating in the restaurant. It took a while for my food to come out, so much so that I thought they forgot about me. As soon as walked back into the restaurant to remind them that it had been 30 mins since I ordered, I received a text that my food was ready. I ordered oxtail, Mac and cheese, and greens for myself. Turkey wings, yams, and green beans for someone else. All meals come with red rice. The food was good but they need to tone it down with the salt. It was so good that I ended up eating the other plate as well. The banana pudding was hands down, the best I've had thus far. It is pricey especially if you are feeding a family. I will be back to try other menu items. read more

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Looking for something local in the neighborhood this is a must try. The turkey wing plate was my choice and it did not disappoint. My travel mate got catfish. The rice was delicious and the sides were great. We ordered for takeout. Did not have a lot of tables to dine in.. two tables people sat at waiting for their orders. Family owned and ran businesses. read more

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Food is delicious and plenty of servings to choose from.. First time there Customer Service was Great. 2nd & 3rd visits it was very bad so be prepared to get treated like your money means nothing! read more

Best soul food i've ever had, hands DOWN. we only waited about 20 minutes for our order which wasn't bad. we tried a little bit of everything on the menu, plus lemonades, plus banana pudding and all of it HIT. the total was like $75 for the two of us but tbh the portions were so big, we made 2 meals out of each tray. I am absolutely coming back for this the next time i'm in atlanta read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - jerk chicken, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The service at this place is atrocious, very rude, unfriendly and unpleasant. We were rushed to order our food, met with bad attitudes when we had a question about sides and yelled at to stand outside after paying for our order. The food is pretty good if you enjoy overly seasoned dishes. But over all pretty subpar. Not much to say about the ambiance, given that it's a very small restaurant, located right next door to a gas station and you have to stand in a line outside before they open. My friends and I arrived well before they open, they opened at 12:00 PM and we were in line at 11:30 AM, the doors didn't open until 12:20 and the employee had a terrible attitude, as if we were in her way or something. In short, not worth the hype. read more

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As an OG customer of Red Rice, I have been dining here long before the restaurant went viral. I've always known this spot was special, so it's no surprise that the word has spread. With that being said, I let the initial wave of new customers die down before making my return, knowing that the demand for their food is well-deserved. Last Sunday, I had a serious craving for soul food and hoped the line wouldn't be too overwhelming. Luckily, the stars aligned, and despite it being close to closing time, they still had oxtails available--a rare but welcome surprise! Normally, the oxtails sell out fast, but this time, I got lucky. I ordered a plate of oxtails with black-eyed peas and macaroni and cheese and another with salmon, macaroni and cheese, and yams--my absolute favorite combination at Red Rice. Their mac & cheese and yams are unmatched, and I highly recommend them to anyone visiting for the first time. I also grabbed a strawberry banana pudding, which was fantastic. If you haven't tried her desserts, you're truly missing out! The food was as delicious as ever, and the owner remains as sweet and passionate about her restaurant as the first time I dined here. Red Rice continues to be one of my go-to soul food spots in Atlanta, and if you haven't been yet, you're in for a treat! read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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It took 25 minutes to get a vegetable plate. The food is good, but I'm not sure that I would pay $20 again though.

I was really hoping this wasn't another overhyped overpriced food place in Atlanta but alas... i was in the area on a tuesday which is when they have specials so i figured Id stop in. I opted for the salmon with red rice and collards. The cashier was super nice and answered any questions I had. Very little room in the restaurant but there were a couple of tables and chairs inside. The salmon comes with a sauce and I originally requested it on the side which unfortunately I was told couldn't be done. You either get it on the salmon or not at all. I opted to have it left off and regretted it as the fish was overcooked and flavorless. I can tell it was frozen salmon. The greens were ok nothing memorable there. As far as the rice, whatever is used to give it its color does nothing in terms of flavor as it was simply salty and nothing else. Needless to say no need for me to return. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Salmon(no sauce), collards and red rice - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had Turkey wings smothered in gravy with yams, black eyed peas and of course red rice. And my drink was mango tea. The food was wonderful. My favorite was the yams and the red rice. The turkey was very tender. The yams were so fresh. The black eye peas were seasoned very well. The red rice is a must have. I think that I should've gotten a quart to go. If your in the ATL area please stop in. I will be back ATL thank you. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Turkey wing over red rice, yams and black eyed peas. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Omg this food is amazing.....open on Christmas Day. If you haven't tried it, you living under a rock. Don't take my word for it. Go try it yourself. Money well spent read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Fried catfish red rice, collard greens, and lima beans. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's a no for me. The food is low to mid at best. While better attitudes can't help the food it can sure enough keep me from giving them a second try. It's not what you say but how you say it. The rude behavior was not towards me but it was towards an older black couple. I can't let it slide. Be nice. read more

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Simply put...Amazing! The turkey wings, red rice, and Mac and cheese were my favs. I can't wait to come back. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Turkey wing, Mac and cheese, collard greens, and red rice (hidden under the turkey). - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I hate giving out 1 star reviews but this place really messed over a lot of people. I came on Tuesday right before the New Year's. This place is only open 2PM - 7PM. I got here around 2:25PM and there was a line wrapped around the building. There were a ton of chatter about it being $12 Tuesday and all the deals they would have when they opened. I waited in line until 2:40 PM and then left. The store was still not open. No information was passed to customers on when they would open. I understand things happen. You can update the hours online and post a sign on your door to let customers know what is happening. You can also simply come to the door and pass along information. read more

The food was delicious. I had steak and rice and collards and Mac and cheese and baybee let me tell you THAT PLATE WAS ON POINT!!!!! I had enough food for two meals could've been three, but I was too greedy and kept eating. If you have never been here. Do yourself a favor and stop by and the owner is a doll and absolute doll. We had a good time talking to her and tasting our food and then we scurried home to eat it but all jokes aside this is a really cool place. read more

I wasn't too impressed with the food. I had it twice just to make sure I didn't catch them on a bad day. I will say this though.....The banana pudding is really good! read more

two thumbs up & a snap for the owner of this restaurant. this lady is a super hero. I know we have a lot of hero's in this city but for her to get up everyday and Cook and serve a line of customers all day with a smile on her face and still give great customer service. She deserves a round of applause. Now for the food. I had salmon and red rice with mac & cheese. The Mac & cheese melted in my mouth. It was hot and perfectly cooked to perfection. The salmon was seasoned and the red rice gave a blend of flavors that exploded in my mouth. Please give them a try. Just try them out. Don't be discouraged if you see a long line. Go when you have time to wait & most importantly go early if you can. We arrived later in the day and they ended up running out of food. She is blessed with an amazing business and talent for cooking good food. read more

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Today is new years eve. Its 10 minutes before closing. I purchase a plate with 2 sides. As I sit down in the high top chair, I informed the cashier (rude lady looks to be of Caucasian persuasion) tells me that I cant change my side(which are already premade) please note that are about to close. Are you guys reselling the food the next day??? The owner comes out to tell me it's their policy that no changes can br made and refund is not an option. I took my order and informed and told Gentleman that the key to running a professional business is REPEAT SALES. I let him know that he just lost a customer. He was very respectful the whole time. As I am walking out the door, the white looking cashier calls me an asshole walking out the door. I say my final words to go type review immediately while in the parking lot. Do not spend your money with these folks. They do not respect customers. read more

This food is sooooo good! I was craving collard greens and Lima beans and didn't feel like making them. I searched soul food places and had to find the TikTok reviews. This place deserves their stars! I had the jerk chicken plate which had just the right about of spice and was so juicy! The Mac and cheese could have used a little more pepper but was the right consistency, right amount of cheese and still had enough flavor. The collards were what I needed! My fiancé's plate had the turkey wing, green beans and Mac. Both of us had the red rice. The turkey wing is huge and the gravy is flavorful. We also ordered a third plate, a veggie plate with yams, Lima beans and black eyed peas. so good. This is a hole in the wall and next to a gas station but the food is good and hot, the establishment is clean and the prices are reasonable for the quantity. I spent $50 for 3 full plates and it was so worth it. I will be back. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Jerk Chicken Collard Greens with Smoke Turkey Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Red Rice is a Black owned business constantly growing that I found out about from a family member. They recently served the community with giving away large portions to those who needed it as well as just establishing a presence on social media. Unfortunately with all the rave their biggest downfall for me was the wait time. Despite it being the middle of the workweek, it was over an hour wait time for a platter. Multiple guests in line to order had decided to ultimately leave as the lines were not really moving. During the wait time, their team began to run out of many items listed on their menu--primarily proteins. They allowed any guest who ordered an item to select another at no charge. The owner herself, handled the crowd well by nicely asking a few people to wait outside as the group indoors was well over the permitted capacity by law and thanking everybody for their patience as they figure everything out. Quite hungry once I received my dishes, I dug right in as soon as I could. I ordered a turkey wing plate and a lamb chops plate. Each come with three sides including their rice automatically. Their main specialty, the red rice was decent to me. It wasn't bad or amazing, just right in the middle. Again, this comes with every platter so there wasn't much customization to be done here. The yams are delicious. The perfect amount of sweet and they are cut nicely to enjoy. No marshmallows are on top, for those who do not care for that. The lamb chops were a bit smaller than I expected but the flavor didn't disappoint. The collard greens were not too salty which I appreciated. The turkey was smoked nicely. My relative said she thought it had a bit of a kick but when I tasted it, I didn't feel the same. The macaroni & cheese was delightful and I recommend to those who don't mind the dairy. Overall, I would and do plan to return to the restaurant. Physically, the location is extremely small so I would advise others to be prepared to wait in your car because not many can be inside at one time. Otherwise, nice place to get some good food! read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Lamb Chops, Candied Yams, Collard Greens with Smoke Turkey, & Red Rice with Shrimp & Sausage - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I was in the area and picked up food for the first time a few days ago and this was some of the best soul food I've ever had. I ordered a turkey wing plate, an oxtail plate and a jerk chicken plate and everyone loved the food. The oxtails and turkey wing were amazing and my daughter loved the jerk chicken. I live about 30 miles from this restaurant, but I'll be making a drive back to this place to get more of this delicious food soon. read more

I have been wanting to try this place since seeing the Chimetime review last year! But I am NOT a wait for hours to give you my money type of girl lol. I was sooo happy to hear about the new online ordering system! So I did just that! You gotta move fast though because I was going to order lamb chops then I lingered to coordinate with others! Hit Refresh and lamb chops out of stock lol. Nonetheless we ordered Turkey Wings, Mac and greens and Shrimp, Mac and Cheese and Yams! Baby when I say Red Rice is ALL that she thinks she is!!! My daughter doesn't mess around with everyone's Mac & cheese but she fell in love with theirs!!! Everything was delicious! My Turkey wing was falling off the bone. It was fresh as well. The red rice is good too! Seasoned very well. As for the customer service, I had no issues! I arrived and the line was out the door but they called my name as I was in line for my order! The young man was polite. The food was hot as I could feel it through the bag! I live relatively far like 27 miles away. But I promise when I got home 53 minutes later, my food was still warm. And the church punch needs to be bottled up and sold in stores! It is delicious as well. I will definitely be back, probably not on a Saturday as that traffic whooped on me lol. But we're already planning our next visit lol. read more

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Horrible, I paid almost $50 for two lunch plates. They are advertising red rice with every meal, not so. I got 2 flats and 2 drums of a chicken wing, not the whole wing for $8. Chicken is at it's all time low and we are being gauged. the chicken was hard and dry. I pass this place all the time, someone has a mother from out of town, and she wanted a home cooked meal. so, I tried Red Rice Restaurant & Catering. Very disappointed. read more

I wish this place was bigger with seating but it serves its purpose. The community is happy with the prices and the quality. Customer service was good as well, not sure if that's a consistent thing but I'll take it. The food was as good as the music they played while I waited, the lady in the back was singing right along. There's love in that food and you can taste it. We got oxtail(Sunday), turkey wings and salmon and alittle of all the sides, but that red rice wow. Corn bread was delicious as well. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place does not even deserve 1 star. First, business hours are 12 pm to 7pm . We got there at 12:02pm. 8 vehicles came and left because Red Rice was not open. At 12:49 the owner came and finally opened the door at 1:02pm. Second, the owner had an attitude and responded when my friend asked in a very friendly manner where she was from hoping to open a conversation as to the history of the restaurant. She responded "New York" with such a horrible attitude. Then continued to tell us to step away from the counter while we were waiting for our orders. Third, the servings are child-like portion servings, very small!!! Who puts back rice after putting a spoonful in the container, for real, which in fact gives you 1/2 spoonful of rice (a cheap food item) as a serving. Fourth, my friend tasted the turkey wing; it needed to be cooked more as it was not completely done and had no taste. At that time I walked to the counter to cancel my order. I was told I can't do same as the food was already prepared. Mind you the food is pre-made and then served as you order so there was enough time to not fix my order. Fifth, the owner with a nasty attitude told me that by law she owes me nothing as she has a 'no refund, no exchange' policy. That's fine but what's the owner's responsibility when the food required more cooking and especially, taste? Needless to say I will not be back. It's unfortunate that the customers who were there came because of Mr Chime's IG and FB reviews of how good the food is and he highly recommended this place. Well the video he showed of the turkey looks NOTHING like the turkey wing we bought. My people, let's not support businesses like this, let's hold them accountable to do BETTER. Not honoring their business hours is poor business practice and from the customers' who came and left they stated that it's always like this, that Red Rice never gets there on time to open at 12 pm. Having a 3.7 review with some of the same issues I mention you think Red Rice will improve so perhaps they intend to practice as poorly as they have been doing which translates no respect nor appreciation for their customers!!! read more

My family ordered 4 dinners and all of them tasted AMAZING!! It's seriously been a long time to have great quality tasting food. We are definitely coming back and making this a GO TO place. This place is absolutely 5 stars!!! Food, service and ambiance is all 5 stars. Other restaurants CANNOT come CLOSE!! I love it! Thank you Ms. Nisha for this! read more

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I really enjoyed my food! My order included the. jerk chicken, mac n cheese, collard greens, yams, and the red rice. My favorite sides were the greens and mac n cheese. The rice is spicy but I still enjoyed it. There was a line so expect to wait. I recommend the restaurant and I plan to return! read more

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I tried this place today because my friend said it was hyped up on instagram... please don't believe the hype. My salmon was bland/unseasoned. The red rice was salty. The yams were hard and needed to be cooked longer. The Lima beans and smoked turkey had not one piece of smoked anything let along turkey in them, they had salt in them tho. The whole meal gave absolutely NOTHING ! I feel like I gave away $28 and got nothing in return. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was so good. The customer service was top notch and they were very patient as I was undecided. The turkey wing was sooo tender. The fish sandwich 10/10. Black eyes peas and red rice..chefs kiss. But babyyyy do NOT leave without that banana pudding! Delicious. Ill be back read more

I went to Red Rice for lunch. It was a long wait, but the food was worth it. I ordered the salmon and my sides were mac & cheese and lima beans. The food was very flavorful. I wish the salmon was bigger though. It was kind of small. I will definitely be back. read more

Food was a little salty for me but taste great otherwise. Portion size is nice and I would recommend the turkey wings, collards, red rice and corn bread. Especially the corn bread. There are only two tables inside so you'll probably want to do take out. The parking lot is pretty small. I'll definitely be back for another try. They ran out of jerk chicken when I was there. read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Oxtail, collards, candied yams - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Came in on a Sunday night with my 15yo son. The owner and her daughter were soooo nice to both of us. They let us sample the red rice and peas & rice and gave us the backstory of the restaurant. Before we ordered, the owner Denise explained that most of her entrees are made to order so it would be a 15 min wait. Everything is to-go so got home and plated our meals because upon a quick taste, it was too delicious to eat out of a plastic container!! I had shrimp (grilled perfectly and were HUGE) red rice, collard greens and easily the best mac and cheese I've in Atlanta. My son had oxtails and peas & rice, which were also the very best I've had period! Can't wait to go back! read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Grilled shrimp with red rice and mac & cheese. Plated at home to show how big the portions are. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is my third time eating food from this restaurant. Delicious is the word. First time I got a to go order. 2nd time I was at Atlantuckey brewery and they catered the event. This time I brought my sister to the spot. Best soul food turkey wing smothered with gravy! Mac and cheese and candied yams are bussing! Also the Moreland Ave lemonade is fire The turkey wing sits on a bed of red rice which is delicious. Just might need not to add as much salt to the red rice. My sister is in town visiting she is the leftover queen she actually ate her whole plate at one sitting saying that she wishes she got a plate for later lol read more

Red Rice Restaurant & Catering - Smothered turkey wing with Mac and cheese and candied yams on a bed of red rice and Moreland Ave lemonade. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I've been twice this week. The turkey wings are fire. My spouse & I got 4 plates this time. The restaurant is nice & clean...100 grade. Staff is very friendly, the owner was very nice & carried on a conversation on both our visits. 10 out of 10 for us! read more

I love her food. You can tell it's made with love and fresh. Been eating her food since she was cooking from home selling plates. Everything she makes is the bomb. Highly recommended. I drive an hour to get her food. My favorite oxtails and her Rasta pasta and can't forget about the red rice!!!!! read more

I give this place 3 stars. i ordered the turk wing not tender to my liking i hate when they pour the gravy over the wing no let my wing rest in the gravy my rice was a little to hard the corn bread was jiffy mix. the Mac and cheese nasty this is my honest opinion and I compared it to my cooking. read more

I was an avid supporter of Red Rice, until I attempted to give the owner feedback about the rice being too salty, and the phone call was "abruptly" disconnected, after I was told, "I cooked the rice and didn't add salt to it". I didn't want reimbursement or replacement, I wanted to provide honesty. My son ordered the previous day and communicated the same to me, about the rice. I called because I didn't want to leave a review, but since there was no accountability or acknowledgment, I changed my mind. Customer service is paramount in my decision to support any establishment, therefore, I will keep it moving. read more

Food is always fresh and the owner is nice and very personable and the food will have you coming back for more

There is no way in heaven there's people that have rated this any less than a 4. THIS IS THE BEST SOUL FOOD BELOW THE MASON-DIXON AND EAST OF MISSISSIPPI. Like be fr, find me a better lamb or black-eyes peas and then we can have a conversation. The strawberry banana pudding should be illegal. The oxtails are top 5 in Atlanta alone. Not to mention for such a chaotic place they have excellent customer service. The people not giving this 5 stars HAVE to be other envious businesses or people that despise the wait time because it can not be the food. The worst thing here are the green beans and they're still 8/10. Look at my reviews, I don't tell a lie. Behind Magic City Kitchen this is the best takeout spot in Atlanta. I can't even take this 3.5 seriously. read more

Customer service is horrible lady with short pixie hair cut don't know how to talk to people she definitely needs training in customer service... the food was ok not really anything to brag on... coming from someone who know how to cook it was not the experience I was hoping for... it's ok for those who don't know how to make their own soul food but the lack of turkey flavor makes it a no for me but A for effort... improved customer service may outweigh the lack of taste read more