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Adairsville Inn - Adairsville
100
South Main Street – 770 878-9695
http://www.adairsvilleinnrestaurant.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adairsville-Inn/117516438308783
AJ's
Dockside Restaurant - Tybee Island
1315
Chatham Avenue - 912 786-9533
http://devivohosting1.com/ajsdocksidetybee/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Js-Dockside-Restaurant/199847385049?sk=wall
Athen’s Discount Drug Store (ADD
Drug)– Athens
1695
South Lumpkin – 706 548-2239
Lunch
counter is open Monday-Friday 9am to 5 pm and Saturday 9am
to 3:30pm. Closed Sunday.
Aunt
Gail's Bake Shoppe - Watkinsville
(18
South Barnett Shoals Road, 30677 - 706 769-7398) Originally
a bakery, it later turned into a restaurant serving
traditional country breakfast Monday through Friday.
Pancakes are offered on Saturdays. Lunch offers the choice
of three entrees (Country Fried Steak, Meat Loaf, Fried
Chicken, etc) and six vegetables. A daily lunch special is
featured. Closed Sundays.
B&J’s
– Darien
901
Northway St. - 912 437-2122
Serving Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm and Sunday 8am-2pm. Order
up the fried shrimp platter.
Barbara Jean's
- St. Simons Island
214
Mallory Street - 912 634-6500
www.barbara-jeans.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Jeans-Restaurants/58918258743
Popular spot in the Pier Village so you may wait a bit
during tourist season. Start your meal with a basket of
fresh baked bread (jalapeno cornbread, pumpkin bread, and
wheat rolls --- bring it on!). Entree highlights include the
home-cooked veggie plate or the fried seafood specialties.
Try the cobbler with whipped cream for dessert. Other
locations: Ponte Vedra Beach FL (15 South Roscoe Blvd. -
904-280-7522), Amelia Island FL (960030 Gateway Blvd. -
904-277-3700), Beaufort SC (47 Ferry Road) and Charleston
(99 South Market Street)
Barbeque Shack - Athens
4320
Lexington Rd - 706 613-6752
Open
just two days a week (Lunch and Dinner on Friday and
Saturday). University of Georgia students pack this place
for BBQ, stew, cole slaw and baked beans, homemade cakes and
a dynamite banana pudding.
Beautiful Restaurant - Atlanta
2218
Cascade Road Southwest – 404 752-5931
http://www.beautifulrestaurant-atlanta.com/
Soul
Food joint.
Bill's
BBQ – Hull
10010
Fortson Store Road - 706 549-4949
Open
11am-9pm. Closed Monday.
Biscuit Place, The – Washington
107
Andrew Drive; 706 678-4121
Try
the pork tenderloin or salmon croquette biscuit. Owner is
Phil Tanner, who has been featured on Alton Brown's
"Feasting on Asphalt" program on the Food Network.
Blue
Willow Inn - Social Circle
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294 N. Cherokee Road, GA Hwy 11 - 770 464-2131
www.bluewillowinn.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blue-Willow-Inn-Resturant/182329511778528
In my
opinion, one of the very best, Southern eateries anywhere.
The restaurant is located in a beautiful antebellum-style
home that was built back in 1917. Open daily for Lunch and
Supper. Cool lemonade is often served on the porch by real
Southern belles wearing hoop skirts. Visitors from more than
150 countries have signed the guest book here. Owner Billie
Van Dyke once said, “When people come in looking for low-fat
food, we tell them to go eat at the hospital”. Diners pay
one price and eat from the buffet until they are fully
satisfied. This place has two rules: No one goes home hungry
and everybody has to have at least two desserts. The fried
green tomatoes here are second to none. The late Southern
humorist Lewis Grizzard summed it up best when he stated,
“I’d have to give The Blue Willow Inn my absolute highest
mark – five bowls of turnip greens.”
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
1 ½
cups of well-shaken buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups self-rising all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large green tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch thick slices
2 cups vegetable oil
In a
bowl whisk together buttermilk, eggs, 1 tablespoon flour, ½
teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Immerse tomato slices
in mixture. In a 12-inch heavy skillet, heat oil over
moderate heat until a candy thermometer registers 350
degrees. While oil is heating, in a bowl whisk together
remaining flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Dredge tomato slices, one at a time, in seasoned flour,
shaking off excess, and fry tomatoes in batches of 6 (do not
crowd skillet) until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
Transfer tomato slices to paper towels to drain and sprinkle
with salt to taste. Serves four to six.
Brinson's BBQ – Millen
3924
West Old Savannah Road - 478 982-4570
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday 7am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to
9pm
Buckner’s Family Restaurant – Jackson
1168
Bucksnort Rd – 770 775-6150
www.bucknersfamilyrestaurant.com
Family-style home cooking.
Busy
Bee Cafe - Atlanta
810 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive S - 404 525-9212
www.thebusybeecafe.com
Southern Cookin' since 1947. Daily lunch specials may
include Meat Loaf, Neckbones, Beef Short Ribs, Fried Chicken
and Fish, and Liver and Onions.
Bynum's Diner - Valdosta
2175 N
Ashley St - 229 247-6263
Serves
lunch every day from 11am to 2pm.
Campton Restaurant – Monroe
2670
Highway 11 N. - 770 267-4510
Lunch
and dinner Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-9pm, Friday ‘til
9:30pm. Saturday hours from 4-9pm. Closed Sunday and
Monday.
Carver's Country Kitchen
- Atlanta
118 W.
Marietta St. - 404-794-4410
http://www.carverscountrykitchen.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carvers-Country-Kitchen/54863266700
Westside Atlanta corner grocery turned luncheonette. Sharon
Carver is famous for her casseroles and also makes a mean
meat loaf, country-fried pork chop, pot roast with sweet
carrots and potatoes, collards, and Creole cabbage. Regulars
rave about the collard greens and pineapple casserole. The
sweet potato casserole is highlighted with a distinct brandy
flavor. Don't miss the chicken 'n dumplings and be sure to
save room for Sharon's famous Coca-Cola cake or homemade
cookies for dessert. Good ol’ down home eats in a very
casual, relaxed setting.
Chicken House
- Lincolnton
117
Anthony Street - 706 359-5330
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Chicken-House/108205892554920
Open
10am to 8pm every day but Sunday.
Chonell's - Athens
2361 W
Broad St - 706 549-2114
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chonells-Home-Cooking-Inc/106758892679839
Breakfast and lunch served Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm.
Great home cooking.
Clary's Cafe –
Savannah
Abercorn & Jones St - 312 233-0402
Featured in the movie and book "Midnight in the Garden of
Good and Evil". Great spot for breakfast with a deli menu
for the rest of the day. Start out your day with their
homemade Corned Beef Hash. Good biscuits and pancakes as
well! Second location at Habersham and 61st
Street.
Colonnade Restaurant – Atlanta
1879
Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast - 404 874-5642
http://www.colonnadeatl.com/
http://www.facebook.com/ColonnadeRestaurant
Country's BBQ - Columbus
2016
12th Avenue – 706 327-7702
http://www.countrysbarbecue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/countrysbarbecue
Owned
by Jim Morpeth and housed in a retro bus depot. BBQ pork,
salads, veggies and desserts.
Crab
Trap - St Simons Island
1209 Ocean Blvd - 912 638-3552
http://www.crabtrapssi.com/wordpress/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crab-Trap/148337457851
Famous
for their oysters, shrimp, grouper, hush puppies, and
terrific battered french fries.
Daddy
D's BBQ – Atlanta
264
Memorial Drive - 404 222-0206
http://www.daddydz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daddy-DZ-BBQ/154926274562686
Daphne Lodge – Cordele
2502
US Hwy 280 West - 229-273-2596
http://www.daphnelodge.com/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daphnes-lodge/149220225097060
In operation since 1952, recognized
as one of the top catfish restaurants in the country.
Desposito's Seafood Restaurant - Savannah
187
Macceo Drive - 912 897-9963
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Despositos-Seafood/134797903264217#!/pages/Despositos-Seafood/134797903264217?sk=wall
Shack
style seafood restaurant opened it’s doors in 1982. Owned
and operated by the Boone family. Diners here eat off
newspaper lined tables. The menu is basic: Boiled Shrimp,
Boiled Crabs in season, Snow Crab legs, Low Country Basket
(Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Sausage, and Potato Salad),
Deviled Crab, Steamed Oysters, Chili, Corn on the Cob, Cole
Slaw, and Potato Salad. British actor Timothy Dalton once
called Desposito’s “the best restaurant I ever ate at.”
Founder Walton Boone has said “We treat everyone alike,
wealthy or not, like home folks. This is just a little ole
country hick place where everyone can let their hair down.”
Pecan Pie is offered for dessert, and Yoo Hoo chocolate
drink is a featured beverage. They have a terrific Spicy
Shrimp Salad served with Saltine Crackers and Cole Slaw;
portions of this delicacy are rather small, but quite
tasty!!! Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
Dillard House - Dillard
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768 Franklin Street (Hwy 441) - 800 541-0671 and
706 746-5348
www.dillardhouse.com
https://www.facebook.com/dillardhouse
Hungry
mountain visitors have been finding their way to the Dillard
House for more than 80 years. Dillard House offers hearty,
all-you-can-eat meals with some of the best home cooking to
be found anywhere. First opened as a boarding house called
“Oaklawn” back in 1916. Actor Burt Reynolds ate here during
the filming of Deliverance. Other famous guests of the past
include Harvey Firestone, Walt Disney, Jimmy Carter, and
Thomas Edison. Be sure to check out the Dillard House
Cookbook, which is listed in our Recommended Reading
section.
Dillard House Grandma’s Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce
2 cups
molasses
1 cup
butter
1 cup
sugar
4 cups
all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon cinnamon
3
teaspoons baking soda
1 cup
buttermilk
Cream
together the molasses, butter, and sugar. Sift all dry
ingredients together and mix into creamed mixture
alternately with milk. Beat well. Bake in a greased and
floured 9”x13” baking pan in pre-heated 300 degree oven for
1 hour.
Lemon Sauce Icing
2
tablespoons cornstarch
pinch
of salt
1 cup
sugar
2 cups
boiling water
2
tablespoons grated lemon rind
6
tablespoons lemon juice
2
tablespoons margarine
Mix
cornstarch, salt and sugar. Stir in water slowly. Cook
about 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add other
ingredients. Stir until well blended. Spread on
gingerbread. Yield: 12-14 servings.
Dinglewood Pharmacy - Columbus
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1939 Wynnton Rd – 706 322-0616
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dinglewood-Pharmacy/125580627696
In
business for over 75 years as soda fountain and pharmacy,
Dinglewood Pharmacy is wned by acting pharmacist Terry
Hurley. Scrambled Dogs are a curious specialty here and
cnsists of an open face hot dog bun in a paper tray, covered
with two hot dogs cut into bite size pieces, a secret recipe
chili, mustard, ketchup, onions, oyster crackers, pickles
and, if desired, cheese. Grab a bag of chips and wash it
all down with a Cherry Coke. The Dinglewood served to
Prince Charles in the Georgia Governor’s mansion during a
visit in 1976. Their chili was served in the White House
during the Jimmy Carter administration. Lunch counter opens
Monday – Friday from 10:45am to 5:45pm and Saturday from
10am –3pm. Closed Sunday.
Evan's
Fine Foods - Atlanta
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2125 North Decatur Road - 404 634-6294
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evans-Fine-Foods/115857571767950
Monday
to Saturday they’re open from 5:30am to 8:30pm. Breakfast
is served until 11:30am on weekdays. On Saturday you can
order from the breakfast menu until 1:30; lunch and dinner
available too. Closed Sunday.
Fatt
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1811 Piedmont Road - 404 607-1622
http://www.fatmattsribshack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Matts-Rib-Shack/145412492148686
Monday
to Thursday they open from 11:30am to 11:30pm, Friday
11:30am to 12:30am and Sunday 12:30pm to 11:30pm.
Fincher's Barbecue
– Macon
3947
Houston Avenue - 478-788-1900
https://www.facebook.com/FinchersBBQ#!/FinchersBBQ?sk=wall
In
operation for over 60 years now, Fincher's serves up tasty
ribs, pork chops, and other superbly smoked pigmeat
curbside. Recognized by Turner South's Blue Ribbon
program as one of the best Q joints in Dixie.
Fish
Net - Lake Park
3949
Sportsman's Cove Rd - 229 559-5410
Open
Thursday and Friday from 5pm to 9:30pm; Saturday from
4:30pm-9:30pm. After hours you can call 229-300-6010 to
make a reservation.
Fresh
Air BBQ - Jackson
1164
Highway 42 - 770 775-3182
http://www.freshairbarbecue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresh-Air-BBQ/131287175656#!/pages/Fresh-Air-BBQ/131287175656?sk=wall
A
second location in Macon at 3076 Riverside Drive
Georgia Pig - Brunswick
2712
US Hwy
17 - 912 264-6664
Nestled in an area deliberately left primitive to match its
rustic theme, this highway BBQ joint is a favorite of Food
Critic Craig Claiborne. A printed brochure available at the
restaurant touts the nutritional value of pork BBQ. The pigs
here are cooked over oak and hickory in a brick oven. One
caution: the water and iced tea can have a rather strong
sulfur taste … due to the curious flavor of the local water.
This is certainly an acquired taste!
Gladys
& Ron's Chicken & Waffles - Atlanta
529
Peachtree Street - 404 874-9393
http://gladysandron.net/
Opened
in 1997 by soul singer Gladys Knight and gospel belter Ron
Winans. Try the Sweet Potato Cheesecake for dessert! Second
location in Lithonia at 7301 Stonecrest Concourse
Gold
Plate Restaurant - Valdosta
1104 S
Patterson St - 229 244-8102
Greenwood's
on Green Street - Roswell
1087
Green Street - 770 992-5383
http://www.greenwoodsongreenstreet.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenwoods-Restaurant/145731375463112#!/pages/Greenwoods-Restaurant/145731375463112?sk=wall
Meatloaf with onions, local trout, rich broccoli casserole,
and scrumptious pies. Be prepared for long waits on some
weekends, but well worth the time invested. Voted Atlanta's
"Best Meat and Three" Eatery by Creative Loafing newspaper.
H & H
Soul Food – Macon
807
Forsyth Street - 478 742-9810
http://mamalouise.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MamaLouise
Featured in the July 2000 issue of the Oxford American, his
soul food joint was once a favorite hangout of the Allman
Brothers Band. Selections here include collard greens,
baked ham, cornbread, meat loaf, creamed corn, and pecan
pie. Closed Sunday.
Harold's BBQ - Atlanta
171
McDonough Blvd SE - 404 627-9268
Located a hop, skip, and a jump from the state pen, but
don't let the neighborhood or bars on the window scare you
off. Harold Hembree serves up some killer BBQ here: sliced
pork BBQ is offered up on white toast. Religious stickers
adorn the walls. Lunch and dinner Monday – Wednesday
11am-4pm, and Thursday – Saturday 11am-8pm; closed Sunday.
Heavy's BBQ –
Crawfordville
2288 S
Parta Road Southeast - 706 456-2445
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heavys-BBQ/131375650260024
"Heavy" Grant (who recently died) and his family have a very
unique establishment just off I-20. It is best described as
part museum, part bbq joint. Good pork sandwich with a tasty
vinegar based sauce (somewhat unusual in this part of the
country). The homemade Brunswick Stew is also worth a slurp.
The kids will enjoy looking the mounted game and vast
collection of ball caps on the interior walls. Outside
you'll find a vintage yellow Coca Cola wagon and an odd,
Rube Goldberg-like contraption that must be seen to be
believed. The machine (pictured in one of our accompanying
photos) will surely kick your butt if Heavy's Q doesn't do
the job first! Heavy’s was recently used as the backdrop for
the bar scene in the movie Get Low starring Robert Duvall
and Sissy Spacek.
Hickory Pig – Gainesville
3605 Thompson Bridge
Road – 770 503-5235
http://www.thehickorypig.com/
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_74288630699
Home
Cafe
– Lincolnton
120
Washington Hwy - 706 359-3815
Fine
home cooking since 1945.
Hot
Thomas BBQ - Watkinsville
(3753
Highway 15 - 706 769-6550) Folks had been buying juicy
Georgia peaches here since 1954. But that ended when the
trees died. They’ve been selling BBQ since 1984 and still
do. They also make a tasty slaw and stew. Open Tuesday –
Saturday 10:30am to 5:30pm.
Jay's
Fish Hut
– Brunswick
1209
Gloucester Street - 912 554-2114
Lunch
offerings at Jay's come with the fresh catch of your choice,
red potatoes and corn on the cob.
Johnny
Harris Restaurant - Savannah
1651 East Victory Drive - 912 354-7810
http://www.johnnyharris.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Harris-Restaurant/101267083254217
Serving Savannah since 1924, Johnny Harris is best known for
BBQ. Menu features BBQ Pork and Ribs swimming in their
famous, award winning sauce and a wide variety of Steaks,
Chicken, Seafood dishes and Soups, including Brunswick
Stew. AAA and Mobil approved. They have earned our seal of
approval as well!
King's
Grill - Valdosta
200 N
Patterson - 229 242-5897
Open
Monday – Friday from 8am to 3pm. Go early; they stop
serving at 2:30.
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311
Congress Street - 912 233-2600
www.ladyandsons.com
https://www.facebook.com/theladyandsons
Paula
Deen’s restaurant. A favorite of John Berendt, author of
the fine book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".
Website includes a virtual tour of the restaurant.
Lankford Manor - Tifton
401
Love Avenue - 229 382-9172
http://www.threegracesmanor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Three-Graces-at-The-Lankford-Manor/133060868662
Leopold's Ice Cream – Savannah
212
East Broughton Street - in the Historic District - 912
234-4442
www.leopoldsicecream.com
https://www.facebook.com/leopoldsicecream
Lil
Kim's Cove - Columbus
101
4th Street - 706 323-3315
http://www.lilkimscove.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lil-Kims-Cove/120558004625685
Biker
bar and grill serving good fried steak or chicken sandwiches
along with good french fries. Pool tables and dart boards
too!
Love’s
Seafood & Steak – Savannah
6817 Basin Road - 912 925-3616
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LOVES-SEAFOOD-STEAKS/112228082122002#!/pages/LOVES-SEAFOOD-STEAKS/112228082122002?sk=wall
A
tradition since 1949, Love’s is located on the scenic
Ogeechee River just 15 minutes from historic Downtown
Savannah. Simply fine coastal dining in a rustic atmosphere.
One of the filming location for the hit movie “Forrest
Gump,” Love’s can accommodate over 250 diners at a time.
The menu may feature Crab Stew, Seafood Gumbo, Alligator
Fingers, Georgia’s White Shrimp, and much more although
their specialty is the Fried Catfish - pulled from the
Ogeechee River. Desserts may include Key Lime Pie and
Bourbon Pecan Pie. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm
and Sunday from 12pm-9pm.
Ma
Gooch's Restaurant - Cleveland
318
North Main Street - 706 865-2023
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ma-Goochs-Restaurant/145672588808100?sk=wall&filter=12
Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits
- Covington
11425
Brown Bridge Road – 770 788-1270
www.mamieskitchen.com
A
master biscuit maker named Elnora has been baking here for
over two decades adorning her fluffy creations with country
ham or some creamy sausage gravy.
Mary
Mac's Tea Room - Atlanta
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224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE - 404 876-1800
www.marymacs.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Macs-Tea-Room/189120276733
Mary
Mac’s Tea Room is a relic from an era forty or so years ago,
when Atlanta had a dozen or more tea rooms. It is located in
what is called midtown Atlanta, just steps away from the
fabulous Fox Theatre. This tea room was founded by a lady
named Mary McKenzie. When she was bought out by Margaret
Lupo in 1962, McKenzie’s cozy eatery had about 75 seats. It
now seats over 350 people and serves around 2,000 meals each
day! Lupo passed away in 1998, but she is still worshipped
here. In fact, printed programs from her funeral are made
available to the faithful at the restaurant’s cashier
station. Mary Mac’s is famous for it’s delicious Fried
Chicken. They also feature fresh country vegetables, hot
baked breads, and old fashioned puddings for dessert. The
cornbread is served up with a cup of pot likker. Daily
specials include the likes of Chicken Pot Pie, Salmon
Patties, Beef Tips over Rice, and Fried Catfish with
Hushpuppies. Mary Mac’s even offers Buttermilk among their
list of beverages. Adding to the relaxing, old-time
atmosphere is a elderly gentleman softly playing pop
standards of yesteryear on a piano in the front of the
eatery. Another asset not to be overlooked is a gem of a
waitress by the name of Flo. Flo has been employed here for
well over 20 years and she has attracted quite a following
during that time. Her smile and bubbly personality are
infectious. If there was a Waitress Hall of Fame, she would
be a first ballot inductee in my book. Flo rules!!!
Mary Mac’s Sweet Potato
Souffle
½ can evaporated milk (6
oz.)
½ cup sugar
½ cup melted margarine
1 tablespoon softened
margarine
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 large sweet potatoes
(boiled and whipped)
dash of nutmeg
dash of vanilla extract
dash of baking powder
6 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bast 9” x 11” baking pan with
softened margarine. Mix milk, sugar, melted margarine,
sweet potatoes, nutmeg, extracts, and baking powder. Fold
eggs into the mixture last. Beat to whipped consistency.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Masada Café at the United House of
Prayer for All People – Savannah
2301
West Bay Street – 912 236-9499
http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-House-of-Prayer-for-All-People/109667339069235?sk=info
Open
every day but Monday from 11am-5pm.
Matthews Cafeteria - Tucker
2299 Main Street – 770 939-2357
http://www.matthewscafeteria.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthews-Cafeteria/121266427888172
Minnie's Uptown Restaurant - Columbus
104
8th Street - 706 322-2766
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnies-Uptown-Restaurant/101311889954684#!/pages/Minnies-Uptown-Restaurant/101311889954684?sk=wall
Outstanding fried chicken, mashed potatoes and squash
casserole. A dish called "Country Captain" is served on
Tuesday which is chicken, tomato, curry, raisin mix served
over rice. Some say spice traders brought the recipe here
via the Port of Savannah. General George Patton ate here
from time to time and loved this unique Georgia specialty.
Ms.
Jane's Restaurant – Warrenton
542
Main Street - 706 465-3882
Mrs. Bea’s Soul Food Kitchen – Albany
1626
E. Broad – 229 420-6996
Open
at 11am for lunch Monday through Friday.
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(107 W Jones - 912 232-5997)
www.mrswilkes.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mrs-Wilkes-Boarding-House/110936362296800
This
world famous eatery would certainly make my Top 10 list of
outstanding down home restaurants. The meals are served up
family style and no one goes away hungry. Everything is top
notch – from the sweet tea to the satisfying desserts. Mrs.
Wilke’s is highly recommended; do not miss it!
Mudcat Charlie's –
Brunswick
250
Ricefield Way - 912 261-0055
Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Opens at 11am and
closes at 9pm Sun-Thursday. Stays open ‘til 10pm Friday and
Saturday.
Neal’s
Barbecue – Thomson
664
Augusta Road - 706 595-2594
Hash &
rice is good!
Nu Way
Weiners - Macon
428
Cotton Avenue - 478 743-1368
http://www.nu-wayweiners.com/
There
are 9 other locations around town. Check out their website
for addresses but the Cotton Avenue store is really the
place to go, an original. Food critic John T. Edge calls
this "Georgia's best dog house."
OK
Cafe - Atlanta
1284
West Pacesferry Road NW - 404 233-2888
www.okcafe.com
Located in the Buckhead section of
town.
Old
Clinton Barbecue
- Gray
4214
Gray Hwy. - 912 986-3225
http://www.oldclintonbbq.com/
Second
location in Milledgeville.
Old House Restaurant - Statham
2025 Atlanta Hwy - 770 725-5548
Open for breakfast and lunch, Monday – Saturday from
6am-2pm. Saturday you can order breakfast all day or order
from the lunch menu. Lunch at the Old House features an all
you can eat buffet with three meats, a dozen or so veggies
and tempting. Homemade desserts.
Old
South BBQ House - Valdosta
1706 W
Hill Ave. - 229 247-6700
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-South-Barbeque-House/171849672844465
Open
Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm.
Our
Way Cafe - Decatur
303 E
College Ave - 404-292-9356
Daily meat specials served up with veggies like Grandma used
to make include large wedges of cornbread with each entree.
Vegetarian entrees are available Tuesday and Thursday. In
addition, the vegetables are not cooked in meat so you can
order a vegetable platter on the other days. Hours are
Monday through Friday from 11am – 8pm.
Paschal's Restaurant – Atlanta
180 B.
Northside Dr. - 404 525-2023
www.paschals.com
https://www.facebook.com/PaschalsRestaurant
Upscale southern cuisine in the heart of the Castleberry
Hill District.
Paul's
- Lexington
Hwy 78
E – 706 743-3376
Open
on Saturdays and the 4th of July, this is an old store
serving BBQ, stew, baked beans, cole slaw, pickle, iced tea
and light bread. Eat in or take out … but come early;
supplies are limited. Check this place out!!!
Pink
Pig – Cherrylog
824
Cherrylog Street - 706 632-2403
http://www.budspinkpig.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pink-Pig/117380458802
Poole's Real Pit BBQ - East Ellijay
164
Craig Street - 706 635-4100
http://www.poolesbarbq.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pooles-Real-Pit-BBQ/123336531055898
Opens
Thursday through Sunday at 11am.
Ray's
Mill Pond Cafe - Ray City
841 Ramblinwood Rd - 229 455-4075
http://www.raysmillpond.com/home.html
Open
Thursday through Saturday for dinner.
Riverbend - Thomaston
202
Riverbend Rd - 706 647-9738
Robert’s Restaurant - Lithonia
2800
Evans Mill Road - 770 484-3355
Open
Tuesday through Saturday 11am-8pm.
Rose
Hill Seafood Co. - Columbus
2621
Hamilton Rd - 706 322-4410
Family
owned for over 20 years, it’s the most popular fish house in
Columbus. Folks just love their hushpuppies, too. Oysters
on the Half Shell year round. Open Wednesday through
Saturday 10:30am-9pm.
Salvador's Delicatessen- Brunswick
205
Gloucester Street - 912 264-1543
Sconyers’ BBQ - Augusta
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2250 Sconyers Way - 706 790-5411
http://www.sconyersbar-b-que.com/
This
huge BBQ palace has 6 dining rooms and seats over 400
people. Owner Larry Sconyers has a license plate that reads
"NO. 1 PIG". Sconyers still mixes the sauce himself. Hams
are cooked over wood coals for a minimum of 12 hours using
his own patented cooking process. They serve a good chopped
pork sandwich. They’ve even catered a banquet on the White
House lawn. Lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; closed
Sunday and Monday; new hours of operation are Thursday
through Saturday from 10 am 'til 10 pm.
Silver
Skillet, The - Atlanta
200 14th Street - 404 874-1388
http://www.thesilverskillet.com/
Specialties include homemade biscuits with rich white gravy.
Smith
House - Dahlonega
84 S
Chestatee - 800 852-9577 or 706 867-7000
www.smithhouse.com
Meals
are served family style in a Blue Ridge Mountain boarding
house tradition that started more than 70 years ago. Many
recipes date back nearly 100 years. The house still stands
on top of a vein of famous Dahlonega gold. The Smith House
often serves 2,000 meals a day on busy weekends. Fred and
Shirley Welch are 3rd generation owners and have been at it
since 1970. Tables are heavily laden with Fried Chicken,
Beef Stew, Corn, Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Ham, Dumplings,
Angel Biscuits, Okra, Candied Yams and more. Dessert may
feature Fruit Cobbler or Strawberry Shortcake. Some of the
more renowned menu items are the famous Smith House Rolls,
the fantastic Squash Casserole, Country Fried Steak and the
Banana Fritters. No one goes away hungry.
The
Smith family (the original owners) turned their home into an
Inn in 1922 and the price of a room and meals was just $1.50
a day!. Mrs. Smith handled all the cooking for the then
22-seat dining room. The dining room has since been enlarged
considerably. The Inn is still in operation and makes for
an ideal weekend getaway. Rates vary depending on the time
of year. While you’re there be sure to make a stop at the
Smith House's Country Store. You can take home a cookbook
or some delicious jams and jellies. This place is highly
recommended.
Smith House Pecan Pie
1 9”
pie crust
2
tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1 cup
sugar
½
teaspoon salt
½ cup
dark corn syrup
½ cup
whipped cream
1
teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup
brandy
1 cup
pecan halves
In
small mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, salt, butter, syrup an
cream. Stir in vanilla, brandy and pecans. Pour into
pastry-lined pie pan. Bake 40-50 minutes at 375 degrees or
until filling is set and pastry is golden brown. Cool and
serve. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Southern Soul BBQ – St. Simons Island
2020
Demere Rd – 912 638-SOUL
www.southernsoulbbq.com
http://www.facebook.com/SouthernSoulBBQ?sk=wall#!/SouthernSoulBBQ?sk=wall
Dixiedining review:
http://dixiedining.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/southern-soul-…ce-is-1st-rate/
Awesome sauce!!
Speed's Kitchen - Shellman Bluff
1191
Speeds Kitchen Road – 912-832-4763
Open
Thursday through Saturday from 5pm-9:30pm and Sunday from
noon to 8pm. Local shrimp and oyster stew.
Sprayberry's BBQ - Newnan
229
Jackson Street - 770 253-4421
http://www.sprayberrysbbq.com/index.htm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sprayberrys-BBQ/164051826945570
Second
location at I-85, exit 47.
Swallow At The Hollow – Roswell
1072
Green Street - 678 352-1975
http://swallowatthehollow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Swallow-At-The-Hollow/53468061567
All
items here are made from scratch ... including bread and
pickles. Pork, ribs, turkey (all smoked) are the
specialties. . Live country or bluegrass music is often
performed here. Open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am
Sweet
Auburn Bread Company – Atlanta
234
Auburn Avenue NE - 404 221-1157
http://www.sweetauburnbread.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SweetAuburnBread
The
Grit
– Athens
199
Prince Avenue - 706 543-6592
www.thegrit.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grit/134295351415
This
is not your traditional meat and three establishment. In
fact, you won't find much meat at all because it is
primarily an eclectic vegetarian hangout in the shadows of
the UGA campus. You will, however, find some creative
twists on Southern favorites ... sample the sweet potato
fries or the flavorful collard greens seasoned with soy and
hot sauces. The result is some tasty down-home veggies with
none of the guilt. The Grit Cookbook can be
purchased at the restaurant. That's the nitty gritty.
Thelma’s Kitchen and Rib Shack– Atlanta
302
Auburn Avenue – 404-688-5855
Open
8am to 6pm every day.
Vandy's
- Statesboro
22
West Vine Street - 912 764-2444
http://www.vandysbbqstatesboro.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vandys-BBQ/110822795643397
The
Varsity Drive-In - Atlanta
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61 North Avenue at I-75 - 404 881-1706
www.thevarsity.com
https://www.facebook.com/thevarsity
Six
locations to choose from but try the original first. It’s a
fun and yummy dining experience.
Wall’s BBQ- Savannah
515 E.
York Lane – 912 232-9754
Try
the Deviled Crab. Open Thursday through Saturday from 11am
to 9pm.
Watershed, The
– Decatur
406
West Ponce de Leon Avenue - 404 378-4900
http://www.watershedrestaurant.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WatershedRestaurant
Fairly
fancy joint; try stopping by on Tuesday night for the fried
chicken, which are said to be quite popular. Co-owned by one
of the Indigo Girls.
Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon - Brunswick
3599
Altama Avenue - 912 264-1146
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Willies-Wee-Nee-Wagon/115581325131405
Famous
hot dogs, burgers, fish, sausage, chili, boneless chops and
southern iced tea. They’ve been in business well over 20
years. Some folks have called Willie’s the world’s best hot
dog stand. No argument here! Featured weenies have names
like the Willie Dog, BBQ Dog, Slaw Dog, Bull Dog, and
Brunswick Dog. Open Monday – Thursday from 10 to 10, Friday
and Saturday from 10 am to Midnight. Closed Sunday. Be sure
to ask for a paper cooks hat, printed on the side is Willie
Chamber’s famous slogan: “We Relish Your Bun.”
Weaver
D's - Athens
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1016 E Broad St - 706 353-7797
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weaver-Ds/89436926297
"Automatic for the People" is the slogan of Dexter Weaver.
Favorite sons, REM, borrowed the slogan for one of their
best-selling albums. Weaver D’s rambling mission statement
here is "to provide delicious fine foods at an optimally
set price that is pleasing to both the customer and us.
Customer service is of utmost importance, as we strive to
remain "Automatic for the People", meaning that for the
customers, we will always be ready, quick, and efficient."
Open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday – Saturday and closed
Sunday. Breakfast menu consists of the basic eggs, sausage,
country ham, grits etc. Lunch and dinner features your
choice of fried fish, chicken, BBQ pork, pork chops,
meatloaf or steak and gravy coupled with wonderful vegetable
sides. The sweet potato and squash casseroles are out of
this world; don't miss the homemade macaroni and cheese and
perfectly seasoned green beans. The buttermilk cornbread is
heavenly and the sweet tea is just right. If you have room
left over finish your meal with cake, lemon pie, or apple
cobbler. Weaver D souvenirs (t-shirts, caps, etc) may be
purchased on your way out. Soul food doesn't get more
soulful than this. Highly recommended. Look out for Dexter’s
book: “Automatic Y’all!”
Williamson Bros. BBQ – Marietta
1425
Roswell Road - 770 971-3201
http://www.williamsonbros.com/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Williamson-Brothers-Bar-B-Que/363843540850#!/pages/Williamson-Brothers-Bar-B-Que/363843540850?sk=wall
Willie
Raes – Marietta
25
North Park Square Northeast - 770 792-9995
http://www.willieraes.net/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Willie-Raes/114983951854867
Wilson's Soul Food - Athens
351 N
Hull St - 706 353-7289
Fried
chicken, BBQ ribs and chicken, pork chops, etc. Side dishes
may include collards, mac and cheese, or black-eyed peas and
their awesome dessert selection may include peach cobbler,
coconut, pecan, sweet potato, apple and cherry pies. Wash it
all down with sweet tea or tart homemade lemonade. Opens
weekdays from 11am to 4pm except only til 3pm on Wednesday.
Call for summer hours.
Zeb
Dean's Hickory Smoked BBQ - Danielsville
5742 Highway 29 North - 706 795-2701
Open
for lunch Tuesday – Sunday and dinner Tuesday – Saturday.
They serve a lean pork BBQ with a peppery, vinegar-based
sauce. Highly rated by locals.
Zesto
Drive-In - Atlanta
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377 Moreland Avenue Northeast - 404 523-1973
Original location:
2469 Piedmont Rd – 404 237 8689
http://www.zestoatlanta.com/index.cfm
Open
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