If you're in Marietta and craving some truly divine soul food, you have to stop by The Manna House…read more I ordered the catfish with mac 'n cheese, collard greens, and cornbread, and let me just say, this meal was worth every extra minute it took to get off I-75. Let's start with the catfish: perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, and seasoned like somebody's grandma whispered the recipe in the chef's ear. Honestly, it was so good I almost asked for another plate just in case I missed something the first time. This is a 10/10, no notes kind of dish. Now, the collard greens? Whew! These greens deserve their own standing ovation. They were hands-down the best I've ever had--an 11/10, slap-yo-mama, text-everyone-you-know level of good. Perfectly seasoned, just the right amount of smokiness, and with a flavor that'll make you question every other batch of collards you've ever eaten. The mac 'n cheese was solid--cheesy and definitely satisfying. The cornbread? Sweet, moist, and the perfect sidekick to all the rich flavors on the plate. Everything was served hot and fresh, and the service was as warm as the food. The only catch (besides that incredible catfish)? It's a bit of a drive from the highway, so plan accordingly if you're popping in for lunch. But trust me, The Manna House is worth every minute of the detour. Just go ahead and clear your schedule--you'll want to savor every bite.

Yo, I wish I lived on this side of Atlanta. Leaving an event and wanted soul food and this came up…read moreand so glad I decided to come! 10/10 highly recommend!!!

You might want to consider the military gourmet breakfast of "SOS" for those Saturdays that the…read moreMarine Corps League meets. Guaranteed the Marines will order. And once the civilians learn about it they, also, will be standing in line. The Marine Corps version of the recipe sent under separate cover.

Food here is usually pretty good, however today I got an order of beef tips which had no meat. It…read morewas just rice piled high with completely inedible fat, gristle, and connective tissue. Very unfortunate. The vegetables were, as always, great. edit: After cleaning the inedible meat trimmings (did someone sweep the trash into my plate?), there were two small squares of meat. Both were so tough that they were completely inedible.

This is my "go to" for my southern home cooking fix. The staff are always sweet and helpful, and…read morethe fried chicken delicious.

I go to the JohnBoy's on Canton Road. There are always healthy choices, great salad options, and…read morethe sweet tea is amazing! (I always get half sweet/half unsweet; just ask for "half-n-half" if you're cutting back sugar.) The wait staff treat everyone like regulars, and the kitchen staff keep the buffet full of delicious choices. The menu changes daily, so check the website if you're picky. I heard there's another JohnBoy's in Cartersville, I've never been there, but it's probably the same.

My daughter told me that they were giving out a free piece of chicken and cornbread today. So, we…read moredrove over and got that. I also had a side of Mac and cheese and she had extra chicken and red beans and rice. We ate inside. It was delicious. It was hot and fresh and seasoned to perfection! I had to go through the drive thru to get a 2pc w red beans and rice, collard greens and cornbread to take home for later. I ate that for dinner and OMG, those greens and cornbread were a HIT!!!! The staff was super nice and accommodating. I would visit weekly if I lived near here. I liked their chicken more than Gus's and Pollo Campero! Will definitely be back and highly recommend!

This place is super solid. Is it the best chicken I've ever had, no. But it is super solid, moist,…read moreand fry on the chicken is good. The candied yams are solid, smashed and not overly sweet. Right mix of sugar and butter. Cornbread is good, moist and almost like jiffy. Service is that like fast food. Order at counter and if you are eating in they will bring it to you. If you want hot sauce or pepper have to get it from the basket near the front. Place is clean and tables are nice. Would eat in here again for sure.

Today we celebrated my daughter's graduation-27 people and amazing service and delicious food. Chef…read moreQ, Leslie and Jennifer all provided excellent service. I would definitely recommend them for your intimate and special event needs.

The food was delicious. The service was amazing. Phyllis was able to accommodate large group of us…read morefrom my church. It spacious for all of us. Some restaurants slack on the seasoning trying to accommodate palates not here. I cant wait to try the shrimp and grits. ​

I visited this establishment on yesterday, and must say there is a big difference in the taste and…read morequality of the food from when I previously visited. Some items were ok, while others were under seasoned and bland. The service from the hostess was good and the restaurant was clean.

If you don't mind the drive to Kennesaw from Atlanta, this is one of the best southern buffets in…read moremetro Atlanta. Forget going to Golden Corral. The food is delicious. I've especially enjoyed their fried chicken, their meatloaf and their assortment of southern veggies, such as, fried green tomatoes, greens, cabbage, sweet potatoes and more. They also have a large selection of salads and salad ingredients. The service here is top notch, the servers are also attentive and make sure to keep your drinks refilled. BE NICE TO THEM! The dining area is simple and can accommodate very large groups. Depending on the clientele it can go from quiet to extremely loud so don't plan on a quiet meal all the time. I have made the 40 minute trip here 3 times and will probably make a lot more times.

Delicious in every way. I had them at Taste of Atlanta and this was my favorite of all. I loved…read moretheir Mac and cheese.! I can't wait to go in and try their full restaurant.

I was mostly interested because apparently Oprah Winfrey called it the "best Mac and Cheese in the…read morenation". Mine tasted closer to Mac and Egg than it did cheese. Very eggy texture and not much cheese taste. Everything else was nothing to write home about. The fried chicken was good but only like a step above Safeway's fried chicken. I don't even know what to say about the fries and cornbread. Water was like $3. Located in a food court and kinda pricey. Even the parking wasn't free despite having tons of open spots.

Was headed to another breakfast spot one morning last week but the wait was waaay too long , so I…read morefound this spot instead and I'm glad I did. You order at the register, then grab a seat inside or outside. I got the award-winning fried chicken and French toast with bacon and grits (yes, I was doing the most ). I'm not really a stone-ground grit girly, so these weren't my fav but everything else was tasty! Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Oh and there is street parking, and I had no issue finding a spot, but I could see it getting a little tricky on a busy weekend.

Always a great spot to grab lunch. You can't go wrong with anything you try here. I've been dining…read morehere for almost a decade. I've enjoyed everything from the fried chicken with French toast to the my go to Nashville hot chicken wrap. Heck I even stop by just to grab a few of their fresh made daily YUGE chocolate chip cookies . I can't get enough of these cookies. Also my coworker and I enjoy their unique fountain drink machine. The customer service here is on point and very friendly, every time I pay them a visit. Make this spot your next lunch visit.