Great service............ I will definitely go again…read more The lamb chops didn't even need the sauce on it... it was tender and yummy

I found South City Kitchen because of all the glowing reviews, and what a lovely surprise to…read morerealize it was within walking distance of my hotel while I was in Atlanta for a work conference! I ordered the She Crab Soup and the Springer Mountain Fried Chicken with garlic collards, mashed red bliss potatoes and honey thyme jus. I LOVE She Crab Soup, and this one did not disappoint. It was sooo flavorful! The chicken dinner was amazing too, and the honey thyme jus really pulled everything together. The homemade cornbread and biscuit were such a nice touch. Just what I needed after a long day. While I waited for my food, I took advantage of the happy hour cocktail specials, and the Old Fashioned was delicious too. And yes, the food was still amazing even after my walk back to the hotel! So glad I found this spot. Definitely worth the great reviews!

So glad that we made the journey to Mary Macs!…read more First off, the service was just great! I got the fried chicken, which reminded me of Mrs. Knott's Fried Chicken Restaurant in terms of taste/seasonings. It could have a little hotter/fresher as I could tell it had been sitting under the heat lamp for a little bit. For my sides, I went with 'heathy-ish' options with mixed veggies and also a sweet potato soufle, which actually tasted more like a dessert., I also loved the corn bread and rolls. As a first time guest, I'm also glad that they gave us the 'pot likker' which was like a well-seasoned salty broth.

Mary Mac's is a part of Atlanta's history. Knowing how Mary Mac opened her tea room long before…read morewomen could own and operate a restaurant, I can imagine what ladies were like coming for ladies lunch in ATL. Now, I saw from pictures on the wall, it is an institution among political powerhouses and celebrities passing through. This was my third visit, and my husband's first. We arrived early evening, just after a matinee at the Fox, as the convenient website showed about a 15 minute or less wait. Parking right behind the restaurant was a benefit, so we went right on in. I love that they offer you a signature sweet tea while you wait, and we were seated very quickly. Our waiter was warm and hospitable, but that's really where the good experience ended. It's charming to write your own orders out on the check, which surely makes everything easier in the kitchen. I like that they give you a basket of warm yeast rolls and cornbread upon seating. It's just a personal preference for me, as a native Georgian, that I believe that southern cornbread should NEVER have sugar (that's a corn muffin, and doesn't belong on my plate). I only requested water, and lemons for my water (it took three tries before I ever got them). I ordered a simple vegetable plate, with squash casserole, fried green tomatoes, greens and sweet potato casserole. The squash was good, if a little rich, the fried green tomatoes (which can be risky if the green tomatoes doesn't have a bit of tanginess to them) were over-battered, overcooked and tough. The greens were quite good, the sweet potato casserole was heavenly perfection, with lightly crispy topping beneath slightly browned marshmallows. That tasted like my late mama and my grandmother before her prepared for us. My husband eats high protein and low carb, but saw some good options on the menu it. He ordered the salmon, which is not typically "southern", and came with side dishes. He ordered a garden salad as an appetizer...but, oh, my stars. 40 minutes later, he still had no salad, and I still had no lemons for my water, plus we were both out of water. The tables were not overly crowded, and our waiter really tried to build relationship with us. He was genuinely personable, but unfortunately that doesn't make you feel better when you haven't been delivered your meal in nearly an hour. When our meal finally was delivered, we asked for the check right away so we could settle our bill and get away, as we had been away from our pets already longer than we like. We still had to wait about 10 minutes for the check. All in all, it was disappointing and sad. I absolutely hate to give a negative review to an institution, particularly one that serves what I call "home cooking", as it's my favorite cuisine other than Greek and Italian and French and Japanese, and ...you get the idea. We are foodies. I love dining out, and we love cooking and entertaining. This is probably my last visit to Mary Mac's, however. My book club has been wanting to come for a luncheon, and my national sorority is due to come to Atlanta for our 2028 convention, bringing a few thousand ladies from all over the country. I always love being able to recommend authentic southern cuisine, but I honestly can't recommend it now. I hope they get back to their roots and get the kitchen and service back up to the standards that have served them well all these years. Actually, I am praying they do.

I can't believe it took me so long to eat at Delilah's! I've known of this highly lauded business…read morefor years but never found the right day when I was craving soul food and in the area to order. Until recently. I decided to have a tapas-style dinner with food from The Works and just had to grab some chicken from Delilah's. The menu is plentiful without being overwhelming, except when it comes to picking a favorite between the flavorful options. I knew that I didn't want or need a full meal and opted for their 3 whole wing option that came paired with cornbread. The young man who took my order was so polite and patient, as there were a few folks in line and waiting for previously placed orders. He let me know that my order would be ready in about 15 minutes so I took the time to continue my food-finding journey around the market. When I returned later, I had lost track of time and figured I'd just poke my head around their stall to see if my chicken was ready. It wasn't at that moment but I took some time to observe the process. There was only one guy in the open kitchen and prep area creating all of the meals and he was on the move. If I could add smells to my review, this one would smell like fried chicken and cornbread. It was all so fresh! When my order was ready, I only made one other stop before heading to my car to go home to my family... but not before I tested those whole wings from Delilah's. When I say that they were fresh out of the grease? Babehhh. It's like he just threw them right into the basket only seconds before. It was sooo crunchy, so juicy, just a fantastic wing. The hot sauce was a nice pairing but some spice in the breading/meat would have taken it over the top but this chicken was delicious. No notes.

Well, well, well.... I must say... I don't know if it was a marketing tactic or genuine happening,…read morebut there was a sandwich (seemingly ready for customer pick-up) at the edge of the counter that looked delectable and totally caught the attention of my friend and I walking by. It made us stop and ask, "what is this place and this absolutely delicious-looking sandwich?!" The rest is history. We ordered yummy fried chicken pieces and a bbq chicken sandwich. It cured our souls. We asked the generous, wonderful lady at the counter about the story of Delilah's: was she a real person, who is she, etc. her answers made us fall in love even more... this is a genuine, family-owned and operated enterprise! We love, love, loved our food and I can't wait to go back and soport again!!! You gotta try it.

Cool spot right off the highway. Pick up only. No dine in…read more Food was prepared on time and tasted great! I ordered: Chicken tenders Cornbread Mac n Cheese Collards Their BBQ sauce was tasty. The tenders weren't over cooked so it was nice and juicy. Ha! Cornbread was addictively good. Mac cheese was straight and the collards had a kick. They were open late so I would order again. Especially if I'm craving their menu items.

Southern Kitchen and Grill is strictly a pickup spot--there's no indoor seating, though you're…read morewelcome to eat outside in the front if you'd like. While I know many come for the food, I personally make the 25-minute drive for one thing: the Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Or at least, I used to. Lately, it seems like something has changed in the process. The cheesecake hasn't been setting properly, and the cream cheese isn't fully blended into the sweet potato, leaving noticeable chunks. The flavor, once rich and decadent, has also diminished, making me question if it's still worth the trip. That said, I've heard the rest of the food is still solid, so if you're craving Southern comfort food, it may still be worth checking out. But for me, unless the cheesecake returns to its former glory, I might have to sit this one out.

We arrived in ATL. from Philly for a weekend celebration for GLCU Doctoral Graduation…read more The service from the server to the manager was excellent! I really loved the taste and text of my grits. However when it came to the food there were some slip-ups which could have been due to the busyness of the establishment. I would love to come again when it's not so busy. I think it was just too many order to satisfy everyone that was in our party.

Great service and food! We received are food quick and the waitress was very helpful during our…read moreexperience. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Solid BBQ (beef and pork) and good sides Our server…read more(Tiffany) was wonderful Took some smoked chicken salad to go and it was also delicious Tons of TVs if you are looking to watch games while you eat Has outdoor seating but glad we were inside as a storm popped up

Great local spot with awesome service and good bbq. Yummy burnt ends and brisket. I like lean and…read morehubby likes fatty. Our server was kind enough to give us half and half. Nice beer selection with a full bar. This was the second barbecue spot we came to and our local eight year-old expert felt the mac & cheese at the other spot was better, lol.

Good variety of cuisine good location interesting to try different types of foods from different…read moreethnic groups

I brought my cousins visiting from Chicago to Virgil's last evening. Friday evening in Atlanta, so…read moreI made a reservation. We were seated on the rooftop deck and it was a little hot. No ceiling fans, why not? The host (blond headed guy) was super nice and got us seated quicky. Our server Calli was also the bartender. He was very nice and polite, but he was clearly stretched doing double duty as server and bartender. His drinks were on point, but It took forever to get apitizers, and entrees, and it was difficult for him to really check on our table as often as we would have liked. He tried his best. Now the food: The smothered pork chops, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, collards, mac and cheese was great. Those chicken wings were fried to perfection 10/10. The mac and cheese wasn't really as creamy as I like but it was still really good. I wanted to take my out of town guest somewhere they could only experience in Atlanta. And, I wanted them to go back to Chicago and say what a great dining experience they had. In terms of the food, and drinks, location, they were well pleased and said I picked a winner. Now when the sun went down the music got crunk and the younger crowd started to pour in. It was a bit loud for the 45 up foks, but at least it was good R&B so we adapted.

Showed up on a Saturday afternoon for a brunch date and the place was packed. That's usually both a…read morered and green (brown? lol) flag for me, but the space is huge - indoor and outdoor seating - so putting our names down only resulted in a 20 minute wait. Entirely manageable. Started off with the Tropic Like It's Hot mocktail (pineapple, orange juice, coconut water cream). Pretty tasty, crisp, and refreshing. Then came the cornbread muffins with the "liquid gold" spun honey. Unbelievable. Hot, crumbly, and easily the best thing on the table. Whoever is running the pastry program in the back understands pure physics. I could've eaten a dozen of those alone. For the entree, I got the Spiced Maple Chicken & Grits - fried chicken tossed in maple hot sauce, grits, two eggs, benton's bacon, and scallions - along with a side biscuit and jam. Complete hit. The chicken had a great crunch, the heat-to-sweet ratio was locked in, and the grits were smooth. Biscuit was flaky and proper, too. Bottom line: Buttermilk Kitchen executes at a high level even when swamped. Just don't skip the cornbread. I'll definitely be back.

Cute and cozy breakfast spot! I came here with my baby and husband, and the staff was very…read moreaccommodating and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy what I ordered, and the espresso martini wasn't quite to my taste either. That said, the atmosphere is really nice, and I'd definitely come back and try some of their sandwiches next time. The place was packed when we visited, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. And if you have to wait, make sure you have something to keep you entertained!

WAS THIS A HIT OR MISS ???…read more It was a HIT I have been dying to try this place out for years and I figured I planned a lunch with a friend so we could spend the afternoon chitchatting and this was the perfect spot. So we were warmly greeted and then taken to a quiet table in the corner that had the whitest tablecloths. It looked rather chic Then we had the best server. She checked on us numerous times, didn't rush us and offered suggestions. She kept our table clear of mayhem from empty plates and glasses. Now the food was delicious. It was so good. The chicken was moist and the outside was crispy. The mashed potatoes melted in my mouth. Plus, we had a slice of 7up cake for dessert. I high recommend this place. They have valet parking that is only $2. Great place to visit. Until next time.

The food definitely tastes homemade, and everything arrives hot and fresh. I've visited twice now,…read moreand the quality has been consistent both times. Their breads and jams are particularly delicious, but my absolute favorite--and the most pleasant surprise--was the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese. They were incredible! For my entrees, I've tried the blue crab quiche and the frittata. Both were decent, though the crab quiche could have used a bit more flavor. My guests really enjoyed their orders, including the Springer Mountain chicken, Nashville bites, and the farm egg hash. Overall, it's a solid spot--clean and modern, with great baked goods and reliable service. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Eat this chicken!!! The best atmosphere, the kindest staff you'll ever meet and, you can tell all…read morelove and dedication thatgoes into not just the chicken, but all the sides and your personal experience

Located downtown, there are a few parking spots on the street as well as several parking garages…read morenearby. It's within easy walking distance from several motels. There is a large sign on the side of building. Entering from the street, there is a ramp down to the counter and seating area. Seating is mostly tables with a few stools at the counter. There is a sign above the counter on the right for takeout orders. The menu is simple. It's fried chicken. There are sides like slaw and baked beans with a few appetizers, but mostly it's chicken. Once our order was placed, it only took about ten minutes to get our food. One thing we noticed while waiting was the cook was checking the internal temperature of each piece of chicken as it came out of the fryer. This was very much appreciated and ensured every piece was cooked to perfection. Constant quality checks like that show they take their product seriously and do not rely only on a timer to tell them when it is done. All the chicken was crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. While moist, the meat was not dripping with juices that ran down your arm or left a puddle on your plate. All the flavor was locked into the chicken. The baked beans were good, maybe nothing special but certainly a good accompaniment to the chicken. The slaw was also decent. The mac and cheese was good as well. One note of caution. The chicken seasoning is spicy. If you are used to large chain spicy versions, this is more than that. The flavor is great but the spiciness will get your attention. As long as you are aware of that, you will very much enjoy this chicken.