If you don't mind the drive to Kennesaw from Atlanta, this is one of the best southern buffets in metro 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. read more

The Tomatoes Country Buffet - New Hours - Southern Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

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Typical buffet with salad/soup bar and desserts as well. Nice selection of meats and lots of veggies. They have also started serving breakfast but have not tried yet. For the price $13 for seniors it's worth it. I'm read more

For less than $13 per person for a dinner buffet, drinks included, Tomatoes can't be beat. All you can eat standard buffet style setup with minimal decorations inside. Standouts include the fried chicken, jambalaya, chicken livers, salmon croquette, pulled pork (meat alone or sandwich), mac and cheese, cobbler, mini country fried steaks with gravy, and sweet potatoes. They also had potato soup, baked or bbq chicken, fried green tomatoes, and other desserts but they weren't as good as the others. There is a salad bar too but don't bother. Their best items are in fried or flavorful category and you know what you're in for before coming here. read more

Great fried chicken! This is a buffet. All you can eat. They always have great fried chicken, plus baked and BBQ chicken, along with other options. When we were there they had country fried steak, pulled pork and bbq pork, and an assortment of sides. They also have chicken livers twice a week! That's why we went. It's a buffet, so you serve yourself. They have someone to refill drinks and clean away empty plates. Overall a very good meal at a reasonable price. read more

Really good restaurant recommended by my bro. Food, service, and the vibe was nice. Faith based, which I love as well. I will come back again with my family. read more

The Tomatoes Country Buffet - Family - Southern Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

I visited this establishment on yesterday, and must say there is a big difference in the taste and quality 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. read more

NEVER AGAIN. Not sure who is in that Kitchen But It's a Hard NO!!! UNSEASONED FOOD. Kitchen must be missing a garlic, a paprika, a pepper Shaker & etc. All i taste was WATER & canned flavors. I have never seen such Light, Clean cabbage (no flavor, no season) . Sweet potatoes super soft & straight out can no extra butter, no sugar , no anything. Collards were cooked in PORK & still minimal flavor. Liquid cheese sauce in Mac, mashed potatoes WATERY & out BOX. On a Good Note, the BEST things here were the BBQ chick'n, Sweet Tea & Sweet Service. The staff was AWESOME & Attentive. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this spot! I have walked past this restaurant more times than I would like to admit. Mainly because I am not a fan of buffets. However, I decided to try something new and check out this spot. When you walk in you are greeted by the cashier. We ordered two buffets and it cost about $30. This does include a drink of choice. After being seated and drink orders placed you proceed to the buffet. Man oh man- they have something for everyone. There is a salad section, several different meat options, a number of sides, to includes starches and vegetables, a few bread options and of course dessert! I started off trying the salad section. I love the chicken salad and ha it a few different times. After trying the salad section I went over to the hot bar. I honestly enjoyed everything with the exception of the mac and cheese. I do have to admit that I am a tough critic when it comes to mac and cheese because my dad does it the best! Dessert was just ok. I think I may have tried a chocolate cake that was decent. However, I would not bother with too many of the desserts Overall- a great place for good home style cooked food. Price is also not bad. You can't get a full meal for $15 too many places these days. read more

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Food: The items on the buffet are decent! The fried chicken, green beans and collard greens were good! However, they had fired swai instead of catfish. I don't like that. Service: Out waitress was awesome. She kept our glasses filled and took out plates as we finished them. Ambiance: The restaurant was large and clean. read more

In response to the question, what could improve - - - let's start with the food! Ever since this place was sold the food has gone downhill continuously. This time was the last time that we should be eating here. Apparently we aren't the only ones who think that way - the restaurant is nearly empty. read more

The service was good. It was quiet in the restaurant. The food was good. I was expecting some breakfast items but none were available.

2.5 stars. First of all, this will be a direct comparison to the golden corral. Salad bar here only 60% of what golden corral gives you definitely not as fresh looking or tasting. The pasta salad was pretty flavorless coleslaw not as good as golden corral. Greens only ok, I never had a fried green tomato before that's right I'm from Ohio. It didn't taste like anything except the breading. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant there was no brown gravy. Only white gravy for chicken fried steak gravy was only OK. Chicken fried steak pretty boring. They had many other classic southern dishes that I didn't wanna try because they just look mushy and sitting around for a long time. No thanks.. The big one is chicken thigh. I don't like white meat. I love chicken thighs. This one was only so so golden corral is better. For the price I guess it's OK. You get free fountain drinks with it but so what ... Golden Corral is more expensive $13.50 total here. I will go back to Golden corral overall the food is more consistent there salad bar is awesome at Golden corral. I'll never come back to this place. If I was paying for a bunch of people, it would make sense but coming alone golden corral all day long. read more

Very good food. And great service!!!! I love how they change food up. Instead of the same things!!!

This was first time that we want to the buffet with our kids. Space: ample amount of space inside to dine in. It had booths and normal tables. The buffet area was medium size compared some other similar style restaurant that I had visited. Food: Everything was good truly home made taste. Even their sauces tastes good. I had fried fish and my son had hamburger and all tasted good If you are coming to this restaurant expect total southern food cuisine. Overall we enjoyed the whole food and dine in experience. read more

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If you enjoy Southern Home Cooking, this is a place to try! Great variety of hot proteins and vegetables including Fried and Baked Chicken, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken Liver and more! Soup, Salad Bar, and Dessert Bar included but I'd skip the desserts as they weren't good other than the fruit. So Many choices at a very reasonable price. I especially liked the Mac n Cheese and baked biscuits. Definitely worth the try; we will be back! read more

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I visited this restaurant on a Monday. I believe they have a daily rotation of some of the offerings. Service- My waitress was attentive and friendly but I was never made aware of the beverage options other than water. Food- I didn't try everything but my favorites of what I tried were the fried chicken and green beans. However everything I tried was good, hot, and fresh at the time I went. Unfortunately, there was a hair in my BBQ sausage that completely turned my appetite off. I should have let the waitress know but I was already done eating so I just left. Ambiance- It's a spacious place that would be great for a big family outing. Despite the hair in my food the dining room area was clean and the food stations were also clean. I can't speak to the bathroom. read more

I really love this little buffet. Tucked away in the bend of a shopping mall lies this little gem. The lunch buffet including tax and a drink ran $13.50. For this you had lots of protein choices like fried chicken, country fried steak, swai fried fish (Vietnamese catfish), BBQ, and many others. For vegetables, today they had green beans, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, Mac & cheese, and more. The gem though is the little fresh salad bar. Lots of choices including a great ranch dressing and this chicken salad with walnuts. They have a dessert bar and a soup of the day. This is a great value compared to the myriad of fast food and fast casual restaurants in the area. They aren't that far from Golden Corral, but offer a much better price point and don't have the overbearing crowd. Friendly, attentive waitresses also enhance the overall dining experience. I am glad I remembered this spot and was able to grab a satisfying lunch today when in Kennesaw. read more

A big buffet with all the southern classics blasting 90s country music I could not have had a better experience. This is not gourmet food this is a freaking country buffet with delicious fried green tomato's so if you want to relive your Shoney's or Ryan's days this is the place read more

The food was good overall, I enjoyed all the different kinds of chicken and nothing was too greasy. The dessert was okay, not for everybody but you won't be disappointed. read more

If starchy sides are your thing, if quantity trumps quality, "The Tomatoes" may be your kind of place. With a decided decline since the last time we were here -- I think it was then called something else -- this is surely my last visit. Fried chicken was dry, tomatoes greasy and most trays of food look like they'd been sitting for a while. Coleslaw was nothing more than minced cabbage floating in a sea of watery mayo. Dinner (pardon my French) sucked. The bathroom needed tending to, which made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. Next time I have an urge to eat at a buffet -- it doesn't happen often! -- I'll see what's going on at Golden Corral. read more

I recommend this Country Buffet, Becouse Java all varieties of food. Also have a lot of dietary food. The service is so nice. The ambience is pretty quiet, many people talking low, also the music is so relaxing. read more

The food is good and the staff is friendly. Drinks are included with meal. Sunday after church is busiest time.

The food option's are not bad and the vegetable option's are plenty. Seasoned pretty good. Would go back again

For the record I'm not a huge fan of buffets. They get the job done e of feeding a family on the cheap, but I prefer a more controlled dinner. That said, this place is pretty darn good. Pros: Clean Friendly service Ample parking Inexpensive Convenient to interstate Huge food selection Cons: No one has been able to completely and accurately emulate my grandmother's fried green tomatoes, but this place comes close. Highlights: Fried okra Green beans Fried green tomatoes Pulled pork Fruit cobbler If you are craving "southern style" cooking, this ok e can scratch the itch on the cheap. read more

FYI the name has changed it's now The Tomato Buffet. Saw the new sign going up today 12-23-22. I'm not a huge fan normally of buffets because the food is usually bland, watery and cold. Boy was I surprised at this place. Hot food. Mac & cheese like your mother makes it. Baked chicken that was moist, pasta salad where I could taste the olive oil and peach cobbler with a nice sugary crust. Omg. Delicious. A huge salad and dessert bar. Anything you want and priced reasonably. Our server for drinks was nice and attentive. Reason it gets only 4 stars - The carpet is disgusting. Tomato Buffet while your changing out the sign, change out the carpet too. read more

Most of the items taste like they came out of a can. I still much prefer Golden Corral. I went on a Friday night (fried catfish),the fish was rubbery and lacked flavor. Most of the sides were lacking flavor. I had to use salt and pepper on most things. The fried green tomatoes were good and the mac n cheese. That was pretty much all that was good. read more

It's really good and I recommend this 100%. Good variety of dishes. I have been there a lot, fried chicken and the meatloaf are on point. The hostess always welcomed and kind greeted. The waitress always abundant and professional please tip them well they take care of you! read more

The Tomatoes Country Buffet - Menu - Southern Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

If you are looking for a good southern comfort food buffet, this is your spot! They had a wide variety of meats including fried chicken, baked chicken, meatloaf, ham, bbq chicken, & turkey pot roast. There veggie selection was great too: collard greens, mashed potatoes, sweet potato , corn, green beans, Mac& cheese, fried green tomatoes, cabbage, and the list goes on. The price is right ttop. It is about $12 per person which includes a drink. We went to another buffet near by and paid a lot more for food that wasn't as good. read more

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Tl;Dr service is amazing. Food is great, especially for the price. TIP: They require gloves when handling public utensils at the buffet area! Hand sanitizer is also readily available. E X P E R I E N C E we came on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm. Tables are spaced to be social distanced but also convenient for wheelchair users. About 20% of the restaurant is full. When you walk in, you pay first and they offer cash for your server. S E R V I C E Our server was attentive, quiet and quick. She was always walking around, quickly removing dishes and clearing the table. F O O D country fried steak Green onion Fried chicken Sweet corn Meatloaf Sweet potato The above mentioned were sooo good. The fried was beautifully crispy. The corn was buttery and so sweet. Meatloaf was loaded and flavorful. We didn't like the mashed potatoes... They were bland imo. Honeydew Peanut butter cornflake balls Strawberry dream square Banana pudding Buttermilk pie But there are so many options for everyone! You'll definitely find something here that you like. TIP: You can take a drink to-go! P R I C E 12.5pp. 5 tip. Total 31 Drinks included in the price Ayce buffet read more

Good was hot and good for a buffet. The dessert looked questionable so we didn't try it. The server was nice and attentive!

Food is fantastic for a buffet! Always hot and fresh. Replenishment is frequent and staff will get you anything you ask.

Best fried chicken around. If you remember how KFC use to have center keel breast and side rib breast, these cuts are here. Good salad bar as well. read more

Comfort food done well. Buffet of southern staples and some of the best fried chicken around. The menu varies based on the day of the week so if your looking for something specific check the website for the menu schedule. They always have fried chicken. Like any buffet timing can be key, you want to come in when they are busy and the food is being replaced often. read more

Awesome faith based buffet, good food for the price, good for the family after church. Friendly staff, I really have no complaints

Excellent variety of meats, vegetables, salads and deserts. This was the first time I have tried here, I usually go to the Golden Corral in the next shopping center, but I had heard good things about Fried Tomato so I wanted to give them a try. I am very glad I did. They have a large variety of choices, which are different than other buffets in the area so you will be in for a treat. It looks like they have removed some of the tables and spaced out the remaining dining tables so you to close to the next person having a meal. The staff are wearing mask and gloves and they ask that you wear glove when your serving your plate. Plenty of gloves and hand sanitizer available at each food station. The staff is quick to remove any plates from your table when done and also keeping your drink filled. I will most definitely be back when I am in the area again. read more

The food was out of this world for a buffet. The staff was friendly and quick to keep your table clean of used dishes and glasses full of your choice drink. Golden Corral which is just down the street should take notice. And to top it off, some quality light music in the background. I won't stay away long! read more

Not every dish on the buffet rates a 5, but the ones we enjoy are absolutely wonderful. Their chicken, chops, squash, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cabbage, carrot salad, cole slaw, and salad bar are super and you can get your southern fried fix without the aroma of fried food lingering in your home for days afterwards. Your drink cup is never empty, and they work hard keeping everything clean. Don't bother with the desserts. read more

Lot of choices and very busy place on a Friday lunch time. I like southern cooking but I have to always ask if they put bacon in all the vegetables. Found an nice buffet attendant who surprisingly was able to answer my questions. Price is good too. Nice desserts. Can recommend but I most likely will choose another type of restaurant next time. read more

Great staff, good food for buffet food, and plenty of seating. Fried chicken is really good. Love that they rotate the food so it's not always the same read more

I read the good reviews on this place and am always looking for good soul food around here and from the look of this plate I was excited to eat. From the first bite I knew it was downhill from there. The collards are full of stems and have zero flavor. The potatoes have to be instant. The chicken barely had any seasoning and the Mac n cheese taste like stouffers. Every bite on this plate taste the exact same. No matter how much salt, pepper, and hot sauce I added to this it couldn't be saved. Maybe they were just having and off day I don't know. The service was also not the best. As this was my first time visiting I was hoping for some instruction on how things are done or where I'm supposed to sit and I was clueless. Wishing I had just walked a few more steps to Iron Age BBQ after this hospital grade meal read more

The Tomatoes Country Buffet - Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Mac n Cheese, and Chicken and Dressing - Southern Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia