Soul Food Restaurants in Atlanta, GA

“Great atmosphere and good food…“

“Pleasant and professional staff from beginning to end. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is soulful and peaceful, calming. Although extremely busy, the Chef stopped by our table for a brief moment. Sir Christian Bell "Chef Lucke", what a pleasure; he is an exceptional young man. Thank you for making my birthday, a wonderful day with family, friends, food and fellowship, end on a very high note ! Our Rating: 5 Stars Plus! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (+ ) Our Recommendation: We recommend Oreatha's at the Point very highly, without hesitation or reservation. Dr. Yolanda and Pastor Cord Franklin, Sr. Dallas, Georgia“

“Came to ATL from out of town craving some good soul food, this place DELIVERED. I am planning to travel back to ATL just to eat here again. Well done Southern Queenz ??“

“First time visiting the restaurant with my husband. Taylor was our server, she was very pleasant and helpful with suggesting entrees. I ended up trying the turkey wings with cabbage. It was so flavorful. My husband had the Mardi Gras pasta which was another great choice. We will definitely be back. Thanks Taylor. See you again real soon.“

“Loved the food, atmosphere and history“

“Great experience for the first time.. As a seafood lover the shrimp and grits was great and a delight!! Our waiter was Ridge was very friendly, polite and professional. He also kept coming back to check to see if everything was okay!!! I would recommend this to couples for a date as well!!!“

“5-star Restaurant Food Cheaply priced for top-tier culinary refined extraordinary food. This is a hidden gem from Atlanta's chief that has cooked for many celebrities and dignitaries. What is most important is that his dishes are designed just for us. Enjoy your restaurant food as a takeaway without the hassle of waiting for a table without the additional cost at Five Points and Plaza on Broad Street. The Mac and cheese are divine! It is a must-have on your plate. If you are going to have two side items, you better include the Collier Greens with the Mac and Cheese. Those tender, mouth-watering, perfectly seasoned green with the aroma that is reminiscent of holidays and Sunday dinner being cooked in the kitchen. I told the owner and Chief Bryant “Chef Baul” Williams that his Mac and Cheese and Greens made me want to go home and question my grandmother's Mac and cheese and Greens. He looked into my eyes and said, "No... Franco don't do that. " He knew that was grounds for Grandma to disown me with one backhand slap. I can't put in words how good the crispy batter of the fish that falls apart on your plate once your folks cut into it. I have to emphasize the seasoning, the flavor, the touch is so delightful and tasty that I refuse to dilute the dish by putting any type of condiments on it. I couldn't tell the difference between this fish and any fish from some of the best seafood restaurants in Savannah, GA that I have had. Whatever you get is going to be an excellent buy. I have been running through the menu like a mailman running from a pit bull thinking, "What's next!" If you buy lobster, fish, wings, or turkey, of anything it is date night restaurant food. The food is a reflection of Chelf Baul global and culinary experience that should have a location on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" and Los Angeles Rodeo Drive. All too often, many people come to Atlanta and stand on the shoulders of Atlanta's spirit to support businesses when the individuals are not from Atlanta nor identify with their customers. Whatever you do, don't miss out on the wonderful experience food experience. There are so many options on the menu. A true Ginuwine Atlanta native who speaks your language and knows your heart, soul, palate, and stomach that has perfected Georgia, southern cuisine, national, and international dishes. Don't support him because he is an independent Black business owner, support him because the food is so good that you will question every dish that you have had until you taste Binky's. Binky's is the place to go.“

“as a truck driver i know good food is hard to find,, but,........this food is delicious, flavored right and everything, even the tea is great. thanks for taking time with your food. my new go to place.“

“The other day I placed an order through DoorDash for some beef tips w/rice, and 2 sides but my order was wrong and DoorDash refused to give me my money back. I called Big Daddy's Soul Food to let them know and Big Daddy himself made sure that I got my food fresh and hot as he had one of his employees deliver it to me. I always order from them when I don't feel like cooking and I am truly grateful for that moment. I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent service you provided!! Great customer service!!!“

“Decided to stop on a trip to Atlanta for a game . Don’t disappoint! Best catfish and greens I’ve possibly had in my life . Very friendly staff as well. Loved it !!“

“Barrio ATL is an entire VIBEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! I ended up here on a Thursday. I was in the Cascade area and in the mood for tacos. After a search on Yelp Barrio ATL popped up and was where we headed for the night. As a heads up, Barrio ATL sits in the corner of the strip plaza. As such, the parking can be a bit tight so be sure to choose a space accordingly. Upon walking in, the ambiance puts you in the mindset of a trendy hookah lounge. Wall seating, chairs, and tables are to the left, and a VIP area style is to the right. The DJ is directly to the left of the VIP area and the bar area is to the left of the DJ. The building is medium-sized and build rectangular so there is ample length as compared to the width. There was no one at the Hostess booth when I walked in, however, the young lady got up from one of the tables in the back, greeted me, and quickly took us to our table. Once seated, the waitress assigned to our table came over and was super nice and welcoming. She introduced herself as Shay and went over the specials for the night. As the ambiance is more than just a casual bar, Shay’s service was superior. Her personality shined and she enhanced the overall experience of the night. Thank you, Shay! Based on the specials for the night I decided to go with the 3 Chicken Birriia Tacos for $9 (this was a great deal as they are usually $20) and a side of fries. As they didn’t have Sweet Tea on the menu I ordered a bottle of water. Shout out to Barrio ATL for serving Fiji. Ha. Babeeeeeeeeee… Here me when I tell you… I don’t know what kind of potatoes these fries were made with but they were the BOMBBBBBBBB. They were thick, perfectly fried, golden to perfection, and well seasoned. For the record, I would go back for the fries alone. LoL! The birria tacos were good as well. As this was my first time having them I don’t have anything to compare them to, however, I enjoyed the experience. The crunchiness of the taco shell with the well-seasoned chicken. The birria consomé was well seasoned and definitely enhanced the flavor of the taco, as such, for my first birria experience I enjoyed it. Furthermore, if the chicken was this good, I can’t wait to try the beef. Overall Barrio ATL is def one to add to the checklist when you are looking for a vibe. The DJ was on point, the ambiance was hittin like it needed to be, and the overall flow of the environment was ideal for a kick it/unwind/grab a drink type of vibe.“

“all the food they have is 1000 good i love it“

“BEST SOUL FOOD IN THE CITY! Been coming here for over a decade + !!! What i love most are the PRICES!!! You can get a soul food plate for under $13 DOLLARS & ITS GOOD!!! No other soul food place in Metro Atlanta is doing that! THANKS FOR KEEPING THE BEST PRICES IN THE CITY!!! WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOU !!!!!! Staff friendly & great as well!!!! They treat you like family!!!!“

“Flavors catered my Dad's 75th Birthday Celebration about a couple of weeks ago (January 25, 2025). The food was GREAT/ EXCEPTIONAL! And, the staff was very warm, kind, and hospitable. Kudos and Blessings to them. Frederick“

“I Was Completely Blown Away At This Restaurant. I Was Sat By A Beautiful Host Which Turn Out To Be My Server. Renisha Was Very Knowledgeable About The Ga Craft Beers. She did an amazing job by explaining each item on the menu. I Gave Her The Opportunity Of Ordering My Food and Beer. Oh Boy She Did Not Disappoint. I had the Blackened Catfish with rice and beans and an Orange Still Diva Beer To Drink. It was her two favorite items and I had no complaints! Renisha service was the best service I have had in years. My water cup was never low and if I had more time I would have had another beer. Renisha Was Very Patient With Me Even Though The Restaurant Was Very Busy. She is also a team player and is willing to pick up the slack from others. As A Restaurant Manager Please Give This Server Her Flowers, She Deserves it !“

“We tried the Beautiful Restaurant yesterday and absolutely loved it. Just an absolutely delicious home-cooked meal, pure comfort food, good for the soul. The ribs were falling off the bone, so flavorful. The dressing, the mac and cheese, the collards. All absolutely unreal! Everybody was so friendly—the diners, the team, the manager. There was such a sense of community. We will definitely be back.“

“WHEN I SAY WE HAD A TIME!!!!!!!! Our waiter Monae was amazing and nun but friendly service. We from San Antonio tx and we found this place on Tiktoc and did not disappoint!!!! GET THEIR ASAP!!!“

“Delicious. I got the veggie plate, which was 11.95 for 4 side veggies and a piece of corn (pancake?). The cabbage, green beans and collared greens were cooked well and flavorful. All different textures to compliment the veggies. The mac and cheese was baked and comforting.

Tough for me was that everything was boxed in Styrofoam, including their drinks. They helped refill my water bottle, but only if they handed me a Styrofoam cup. Technically, these are better choices than the polypropylene black boxes other vendors are using since neither can be recycled.“

“Wanted some real home cooking, so we located this place. We actually drove by it and had to turn around. It's located next to a convenient store, just these two businesses so parking is at the door very convenient. Man! So many choices of meat, and vegetables. You get to fix your own plate. They give you a to go box for the food but we ate there since we were from out of town. Food comes with cornbread. I had the fried chicken, rice with HOMEMADE brown gravy with onions, cabbage and mac and cheese.
Y'all!! One bite. And I knew. This was real homemade food. It was so good. And seasoned perfectly 👌 👍. I drank lemonade, sweet! I was too full to try the peach cobbler or the banana pudding. Wish I had got it to go, but I was so full I was in brain fog. That was lunch, I forgot to eat dinner later that day. Just full.“

“Tried this restaurant on a lark. Outstanding! We had the lamb chops green beans and broccoli. Excellent. And the red velvet cake topped off a great meal. It is definitely on my "new favorites " list and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a great meal.“

“it's always on point for me👍🏿👍🏿“

“The food was great! The drinks was strong and good! The down fall came when we recd our check. The waitress did a great job but she decided to add her tip to our total instead of allowing us to provide our tip. Our meal was $74, the total she gave us was $120. By the way, on the menu it stats tips and gratuity not included, we felt robbed by her action and will not be back to this establishment.“

“The food is excellent. I have yet to have something that isn't good. Thanks for bringing your establishment to Gresham Road.“

“Catfish and fried chicken is delicious“

“I don’t know why I waited so long to try it. That’s my only regret. The food is DELICIOUS. I visited twice recently.

First visit I got the Salisbury steak and yams. I didn’t care too much for the steak but the yams were so good I knew I had to give it another shot.

Last night I got the baked chicken, macncheese and cabbage. MAN!! THAT. FOOD. WAS. DELICIOUS. And the portion size was so much I get to eat the rest today for dinner. Well worth the money and I can’t wait to keep trying more things on the menu. Yummmmmy!!“

“I ordered fried green tomatoes!! When I tell you these are the best I have ever tasted!!! I have always loved them but this is a whole new love!!!“

“Magic City Kitchen lived up the the hype with its wings. I don’t even know where to get as good of wings in Atlanta. The LouWill Lemon Pepper bbq flavor was the perfect taste and the Sweet Potato Fries were even great.FYI, they have a beyond burger as a vegan option.“

“Where do I start! This place is about 45 minutes from my house(if there's no traffic). I finally made the drive and boy was it worth it! I got the oxtail with collard greens and candied yams plus a turkey wing on the side. The hype was real! Everything was delicious! Very flavorful and and big portions. I also got a red velvet cake and lemonade. The cake was really good and the lemonade might be some of the best I've ever had. Imani was also very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be making this drive again in the near future so that I can try their other items. Definitely a must try if you live in the A!“

“My first visit left me utterly amazed! Chef Ashford's warmth and hospitality shine through in his charming and welcoming establishment. The culinary delights served here are nothing short of extraordinary. Each dish, crafted with precision and care, bursts with flavors that clearly come from a place of passion. I've been raving about this gem to all my acquaintances and am eagerly looking forward to my next visit.“

“I’m starting to suspect that the yummiest food in Atlanta is to be found in spots attached to gas stations🤭 Come Home Eatery is no exception! If I’m in the SWATS early morning then I can count on them for a quick, yummy breakfast w/my choice of bacon, sausage, biscuits, salmon croquettes, grits, and eggs (made to order). Stop by before 11am because they sell out!

Lunch and dinner are both consistently delicious, including the (fall off the bone) BBQ chicken, ribs, (double portion) meatloaf, baked salmon over black beans & corn, cabbage, green beans, and (so d@mn good) macaroni & cheese! As you can see, they don’t skimp on the portions. All made with love. All available for meal prep because Tonya caters too!

If you’re in the SWATS & want something different yet delicious without breaking the bank & want to support a Black owned & operated business then stop by for a plate!

I’m adding more pictures as I dine here😋“

“What can I say… the food AMAZING. Customer service…. BEYOND AMAZING! This was my first time at this establishment and I was not disappointed at all! My friend ordered the strawberry shortcake French Toast and I was skeptical to try it because I figured it would be too sweet. But nope. It was PERFECT. It reminded me of a cream cheese pastry but more fluffy, flavorful, and with sweetness of strawberries. I ordered the salmon croquettes and scrambled eggs. Both dishes were cooked to perfection! I’m not a fan of everyone’s salmon croquettes (I only like my mom’s) but these were seasoned so well that I didn’t need my usual mustard and hot sauce LOL! Needless to say, the food, ambience, and customer service were absolutely amazing. I will definitely be back! Chef Marlo is a BEAST in that kitchen!!!“

“The other day I placed an order through DoorDash for some beef tips w/rice, and 2 sides but my order was wrong and DoorDash refused to give me my money back. I called Big Daddy's Soul Food to let them know and Big Daddy himself made sure that I got my food fresh and hot as he had one of his employees deliver it to me. I always order from them when I don't feel like cooking and I am truly grateful for that moment. I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent service you provided!! Great customer service!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars! Thank you Body Symmetry Wellness center in Peachtree Corners. For our weight loss program that we have BOTH- Lost 42lbs together! 20lbs for me 22lbs for my husband! These meals are so good! Each week you receive 3 different meals-(14 meals a week) No cooking- grab & go and heat it up! SO HEALTHY! We have now been on the program for 7 weeks- Thank you Anthony Brumfield...There's no stopping now! Get your meals today! They are so yummy!“

“Amazing food, wonderful and welcoming staff. Very inexpensive.“

“Super friendly folks and delicious, generously-portioned food. Excellent!“

“great flavorful food with great portions the Jamaican me crazy was my first meal tonight and I'm going back for more I'm big on texture and everything was great thank you for helping me transition to healthier eating“

“Down home southern cooking served up quickly and with a smile. The banana puddin' was to die for and their turkey & dressing dinner was better than some big brand restaurant that I've had. Prices are reasonable“

“I was a little disappointed because I came specifically for jollof rice and they didn't have any. So I bought oxtails and rice and fried plaintains and it was delicious. The cashier was very friendly and informative. I will definitely go back“

“I visited this restaurant on a Thursday evening and the restaurant had a brisk clientele. The waitress came to our table immediately and asked for our drink orders and brought them back very quickly. I ordered the above items and in less than 15minutes i had my order and it was hot and seasoned to perfection. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants a quick wholesome meal, with all taste you remember from growing up.“

“I placed my order over the phone before arriving. The cashier was exceptionally friendly and helpful, especially considering my indecisiveness about my meal. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and featured the best hot honey flavor I’ve experienced in Atlanta. This is one of those small businesses that truly deserves more recognition. I am extremely satisfied; the food was cooked to order and fresh. I will be visiting at least once a week. Thank you for the excellent service and fulfilling experience.“

“OMFG, sorry no profanity allowed in the restaurant, they food is so good u will get addicted 😂💯. Josh be doing his thing alongside his brother and staff. Sorry guys I don't really know ur names if u see this review. This is definitely an ATL original place to visit right on my side of town the WESTSIDE 💯💪🏽.“

“If you are looking for good soulfood and good prices, this is the place to eat.“

“From Va just stopping by I give yall a 10/10 everything! Food, drinks, atmosphere, friendliness just everything was a 10! We thank yall and we will be back! No doubt!“

“Wanted to update since my last review. I was at Wyatt's on Friday. Got rib tips and a half slab. Man oh man they were on point. This place is amazing. Thank you for staying in the community. Keep cooking.“

“Turkey bbq sandwich and fries were delicious 😋“

“I have only eaten breakfast here, but it is always good and inexpensive. This more of a grab your food to go spot. Get the breakfast potatoes and the fried green tomatoes. The country steak is extra crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.“

“I was in Atlanta on business, traveling from Iowa. Found JJ fish and chicken online close to my hotel. All of the employees were very pleasant And the food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten. I will return when I’m back in Atlanta next year.“

“Good taste, probably the best vegan version of soul food“

“Great place to eat, chill, or turn up. located in the heart of THE AUC“

“Excellent Excellent Excellent! This is how you want to do breakfast at work Sunday morning. Everything is seasoned perfectly. Their cooking with Luv in the kitchen. My food came hot down to the toast. I ordered catfish, homefries grits w cheese toast and coffee. Keep up the good work.“