People have said that it's not as good as it used to be but that's just a lie. Martins is…read morefantastic! I had their fried chicken and it was perfect. I'd recommend the dark meat as it was better. I had the greens, mashed potatoes, and black eyed peas. The greens could use some salt but everything else was 10/10. It's not super nice in there but it's clean and the servers are very kind. Theres a very small town feel to it. Will come back!

I had really high hopes for Martin's just because I know that sometimes the best food places are…read moreunsuspecting. The place is not the cleanest-- floors needed vacuuming, chairs were held together with duck tape.. but I pressed on hoping the food would redeem the space. Service was friendly. However, it was awkward listening to the waiter/waitresses/hostess/ kitchen staff have a conversation with each other across the entire restaurant. This was especially true after a patron sent something back and the kitchen came out loudly exclaiming that they wanted to see the food that "wasn't good enough." I had the fried chicken, greens, okra, and mashed potatoes. The chicken was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and the tastiest fried skin/breading. That's where the goodness stops. The turnip greens were flavorless and complete mush, as though they had been sitting on the heat all day. Mashed potatoes were clearly from a box based on the consistency, color and flavor. Gravy had no flavor as well. There wasn't enough salt on the table to make it all better. The okra came out about 15min after we got our plates. It was fresh, but again, flavorless. My husband had the fried pork chop. It was just okay -- cooked well, zero flavor. Butter beans were good flavor wise, but definitely seemed to have been sitting for a while. It was odd to us that the only things you could get to drink were water, tea, lemonade, milk, and coffee. The second star is only for the chicken. I doubt we'll go back because the above experience for $50 is not worth it.

Service was good! Chicken was good. Mac n cheese didn't taste homemade at all. Greens were good…read more Cornbread was good. Sweet potato soufflé was dry. Dressing had way too much poultry seasoning. I would not go back.

Home like atmosphere. Good fast service and good food. The turnip greens were the bomb!…read moreWe'll be back where traveling to Montgomery.

I'm staying at the hotel, so I've had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at AYA,…read moreand every meal has been truly incredible. The food is exceptional, the service has been outstanding, and the entire experience has exceeded my expectations. For dinner on my first night, I had the pork chop with peaches, and it was phenomenal. My husband had the steak and had absolutely no complaints. For breakfast, we both ordered the fish and grits. The grits were cooked to perfection, and the fish was just as good. I had mine blackened, while my husband chose fried. He is NOT a catfish person, and when I tell you there was no catfish left on that plate--that says everything! Beyond the food, the ambiance is breathtaking. The bathrooms are stunning, the artwork throughout the space is beautiful, and every detail feels intentional. What Elevation has created here in Montgomery feels like an ode to Black brilliance, to Black food, Black music, Black art, and simply the majesty of Black people. It's a beautiful celebration of culture that you can see, feel, and taste throughout the entire experience. I will gladly come back again and again for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. AYA is truly a must-visit if you're in Montgomery!

Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in years…read more I made a reservation a week in advance, so we were expecting a pleasant evening. When we arrived, we had to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated, This was a glimpse to how the evening would play out. It meant nothing that we had reservations. However, once we were seated, the service quickly became extremely disappointing. There was already water on the table, but it took more than 30 minutes for anyone to come over and take our drink order. Someone had recommended the Arnold Palmer, so we all ordered it. Unfortunately, it was terrible. The hostess realized that it had been made incorrectly with unsweetened tea and took it back to have it remade. The remake was just OK. While we were waiting, we noticed that people at other tables who had arrived after us, were being served and were already eating. We continued to wait and eventually had to ask the hostess if someone had been assigned to our table. Even after that, it took another 10 minutes before someone finally came over to take our food order. There was no apology or acknowledgment of how long we had been waiting. By this point, we were extremely hungry and becoming understandably frustrated because we felt completely overlooked. The hostess offered to bring us an appetizer on the house as an apology. More than 10 minutes later, the appetizer finally arrived. The rolls were actually very good, but there were seven people in our party and they only brought six rolls. At that point, we were so hungry and disappointed with the lack of service that we decided we wanted to leave. We waved down the hostess and told her we needed our bill. We were prepared to pay for our beverages and leave to find somewhere else to have dinner. The manager eventually came to our table and explained that our food was almost ready and offered to comp the entire meal. By then, half of our party no longer wanted to stay because we were so frustrated. However, since the manager offered to compensate us for the meal, we decided to stay. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing as the service. Of the seven meals, only two were what we would consider decent. The others had significant issues. Some portions of the meals were cold, some lacked flavor, the steak was overcooked, the chicken was undercooked, and the grits had virtually no flavor. Overall, the quality of the food was extremely disappointing. This experience was especially disappointing because we came from out of town and genuinely wanted to support this Black-owned institution. After visiting the Legacy Museum, we thought having dinner here would be a wonderful way to end the day and support a place with such significance. Instead, the evening ended in frustration, disappointment, and embarrassment. We came in with high hopes and were prepared to enjoy the experience, but unfortunately, the service and food fell far short of what we expected. I rated the restaurant a 1 star because it was pretty and the ambience was nice. I hate to say I will not be going back and would not encourage anyone else to.

We visited O'Dessa's Blessings for lunch on Jan 7, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. It is run by a husband-and-wife team from catering, food preparation to being the entire waiting staff - just the two of them doing everything. The food - southern cuisine - was already laid out buffet style in the main hall. At the far end of the hall were desserts. Drinks of water, orange juice and sweet tea were in the dining room to the left of the hall. Now the dining room is large enough area to accommodate a party of 40 (there were 28 of us). I don't care for southern cuisine, unless it's seafood. But I did like both fried and baked chickens, spinach and cabbages; had multiple helping of them. I wished rice was included. The abundance of spaces between the tables helped in reducing the noise level. I sat at one of the smaller tables so that helped a lot. The overall decor evokes a pre-1980s feel, and apparently so is the upkeep of the building. The service was good enough that I would have given it at least four stars. Then I went to the men's restroom. When I finished my business, I turned the doorknob to unlock and it came loose. I though: was the door unlocked the entire time? This was shocking. Anyone could have entered. For that, one star is removed. (Had someone entered while I was *ahem* busy, I would have deducted two stars.) The restroom doorknob issue is enough reason for me to not recommend O'Dessa's Blessings. I hope the owners have done something about that.

Our group had a great dinner evening that top off the trip from Lexington, Kentucky. home cooking…read moresoul food to the max, from black eye peas to corn bread and peach cobbler old school Mama's home cooking HEAVY D. Lexington, Kentucky see you again at the dinner table. God Bless You and Your Family.

Was looking to try something new in Montgomery and I decided to give this place a shot…read more Both times I went I've experienced really friendly and welcoming waiters/waitresses. I wasn't a fan of the tacos so for this review I'll focus strictly on the fried chicken and I must say the fried chicken is off the chain. It's thick, juicy and just the right amount of heat and flavor. The fries show up and show out as well. The blend of Mexican-southern spices is faint and addictive. I've definitely added this to places I know I can trust to stop by and get some good chicken. Highly recommend

Taco Tuesday loading.....amazing value with their $3 to $4 tacos. Try the carnitas, so much meat…read moreand flavor! We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful spring weather on the covered patio and had great service by Mariela. Thanks for a great meal Little Donkey!

Tried this for the first time and it was amazing! Great prices, great seasoning and good portions!…read moreWe will definitely be back. Only one complaint I ordered it with garlic butter and Cajun, and only received the Cajun seasoning.

Food is 5/5 stars ... best I personally tasted in Montgomery...hidden gem and can't believe I'm…read morejust learning about and trying them. I don't wanna say to much great stuff and stress how good the food is because it will make it take longer to get some when I go so yall know what lol no frfr best in town that I tasted in my opinion .

--First catering review May 2026--…read more The quality of the story matches the quality of the food. We had Jaguar's Spot cater a group of students and their presence, presentation, and taste left a lasting impression. This is a family owned business that's a collective collaboration across three generations. The care put into the service and the setup was top tier. The time they took to answers questions and present themselves really allowed us to connect with their history and their contribution to food in this city/region. And then the food was exceptional. We actually had two meals catered, one comprised of veggies, ribs, and sausages. The other was a burger bar + ice cream. Both nights the meals were incredible with great flavor and balanced seasoning, very filling, and left our group wondering "can we have them cater again?" Thank you to the team and the family behind this operation. You have cultivated something very special. -- Review updated June 2026 -- Finally made it into the restaurant. They don't just talk a big catering game, but they bring in when you bring yourself too. The restaurant is located in Millbrook in a plaza that is welcoming and has plenty of parking. The inside is setup fully themed and set. They have weekly activities that get folks bonding, a table of games for entertainment in between wait times. They have a stage and setup for karaoke and even a duet if you desire. We were graced with a performance from one of the grand-daughters of establishment--what a tranquil and powerful voice. She even insured one of our students to get on stage. I also appreciate the accessibility addons-a level entrance and a restroom with a handle bar for assisted mobility while using the restroom.

Excellent foods and courteous service. Family atmosphere. The best OX tails and nice portions…read more The food felt high end, the only fault found was such a great steak eaten with plastic knife and fork. But the meals were great. Meet the operators and they are down to earth and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be going back. Shout out to LeLe and staff.

One block off Madison Ave is a terrific experience: Farmer's Market Cafe'. Immediate service, the…read morewaitress had a tray full of food, still greeted us and took our drink request. Another brought the coffee and menus right away. Terrific food too. And inexpensive. Great attitude.

The service was really nice, everybody welcomed us and was very polite. The place was clean and…read morethey had already started decorating for Christmas. The food for me could've been better, the only thing I'd say I enjoyed was the fried chicken, I would rate the fried chicken a 6/10 and so everything else was below that.