50 Best Southern Restaurants near Dunwoody

“I’ve been going to Chicken Salad Chick for a while now and have never had any complaints. The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistent, and the place is clean and welcoming every single time.

But what truly sets this location apart is Fernando. Whether he’s at the cashier or working in the back, he’s always there with a smile and an incredibly polite attitude. He genuinely goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. Need something? Fernando’s already on it. It’s rare to come across someone who consistently brings that kind of energy and care to their job, and it really makes a difference.

Massive props to him and the whole team. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in the area!“

“I visited 404 a few weeks ago with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was inviting, and the food was an absolute 10/10! Everything we ordered was delicious.

The only downside was the service. It wasn’t a busy night, yet the service was extremely slow. Over the course of two and a half hours, our server only checked on us twice. I’m not sure if it was a staffing issue, but it definitely dragged out our visit longer than expected.

Despite that, I’m still giving 5 stars and would visit again for the food and ambiance alone.“

“Delish southern food with a twist.“

“the best! we ordered the chicken salad sandwich and the standard breakfast. all very amazing.. and the mimosas are excellent.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Great atmosphere. Good people and the food was delicious.“

“Food is amazing!!!!! Queen took great care of us!!!!!!!!! Loved it. Will definitely visit again! Thank you queen for everything !!!!!!“

“This is our favorite oyster pig out place! Oyster Happy Hour is the best! Mussels are to die for. 😍“

“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.“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere.“

“Where to start? What a delightful evening and meal. The waiter, to start with, was amazingly attentive and kept up with us the entire evening. Also the owner came over and filled us in on the recent history. Liquor license is in now but I don't drink so that was not important. Let me segue to the food. OMG, the mushroom and goat cheese fondue with tomato jam was to die for. It was served in a cast iron skillet with plenty of toast. The sauce was so rich and creamy. To keep this under an hour and a half reading let me say my bride's steak was perfect along with the brussel sprouts and kale. Let me tell you about the pork chop. I like my pork chops to be medium rare if possible and it was perfectly pink inside. I try my best to get that look and I always overcome them. The sweet potato puree asking with the brussel sprouts was outstanding. The portions were very generous and couldn't ask anything better for a Monday night meal. OK, then there was the bread pudding. Oh, Lord, when I tasted the whiskey I almost fell in the floor. So, let me say to the people who has a bad time at the restaurant that they are hitting on all cylinders. I can understand a Karen or two that have nothing better to do than be haters, especially after the opening of the restaurants after COVID. I get it. Why not try to come back and give it another chance. They deserve it and you could use a good meal to chill out.“

“The food was great but our waitress Shannon will be the reason I go back! She is wonderful- if you go ask for her, she is a delight!“

“Southern dining at it's best! Incredible cuisine with amazing selection that appeals to all. Service is excellent creating an experience that keeps you coming back.“

“I’m a true Atl native and the food was so good ! TY for making it like home .“

“amazing Chicken Salad,, my favorites are OLIVIA'S OLD SOUTH and JALAPEÑO HOLLY!“

“when i am in town one of my favorite places to eat, tonight was on point great food and service.“

“good Down home southern cooking“

“Recently spent a few days in Atlanta. (Go Braves!) This was the BEST meal we had the entire time. Scott, you and your staff have my vote --- 5 star, A+ all the way. Marcelo, your service during our meal --- perfect. This will be a "must do" the next time we are in Atlanta. In the meanwhile, when YOU go, get the fried chicken and any of the sides. You will thank me.“

“The food reminded me of Sunday lunches at my grandmother's home. And the banana pudding - none of that jello stuff - made from a dessert roux. Delicious!“

“Good food. Good atmosphere.“

“Wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch and lunch! First Mother’s Day for us and Chief Robert and team had an amazing spread!“

“Venue is lovely. Food is excellent. Breakfast of eggs Benedict was perfectly cooked and sauced. Coffee was wonderful. Breakfast service only had one wait staff and service was very leisurely. Surprised management doesn’t staff better for this type of facility, especially for business guest on a schedule. I look forward to coming here again.“

“It was a little noisy outside but my room was extremely clean. There’s a nice bar and a restaurant, where I had breakfast. Most importantly, it was quiet at night and the showers worked well. Extremely accessible to the highway and a better value than some similar hotels.“

“Super friend staff and amazing food! Everyone was so friendly and helpful but, most importantly, the food was SO good! My husband and I both got different omelets and both were so good. We ate until we were beyond stuffed because the food was THAT good! He got a Bloody Mary that was one of the best I’ve had out here and I got a mimosa. Perfect little brunch atmosphere and set up! ❤️ You can not visit Lake Tahoe and pass this honey up!“

“Visiting in town and Googled restaurants near me. My friend wanted Soul Food so we decided to try this restaurant; we were well pleased. We ordered a lot to choose from and eat on for two days. We order fried chicken whole wings with rice and gravy and kale greens, turkey wings with mac n cheese and candied yams, and oxtails with cabbage and collards. The candied yams were not too sweet and paired greatly with the mac n cheese. We loved the kale better than the collards, though both were good. Might mix them next time. Fried chicken was seasoned just right. Only suggestions might be to try to limit the grease when pouring the oxtail gravy over the rice and add some green leaves to the cabbage; it was all white. And those little cornbread muffins tasted like home but wish they were bigger or maybe give two.

Overall we were extremely satisfied. Service was great and atmosphere was fine since this is a to-go spot only. We would go back!

Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp.“

“Best place to go! I always enjoy coming here while I’m in town visiting family. ❤️❤️“

“The bbq shrimp is amazing! There wasn’t anything left on anyone’s plate! Service is always stellar!“

“I try to visit this place every time I am in Atlanta. We love the atmosphere, service, and food. Their apple butter for their biscuits is delicious. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

Parking: No problem finding a spot.

Kid-friendliness: Kids would enjoy too although we did not have any that day.

Wheelchair accessibility: Noticed the sidewalks were marked and establishment is on street level.“

“Only eaten here once It was outstanding the food was Great and the Service was Great Will be back❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“A great restaurant that is aptly named because it really does have SOUL and is a good citizen of Alpharetta !“

“I won a gift card on the Bert show for South City kitchen and we had the absolute best restaurant experience ever, the food was amazing, our waiter was great, they treated us so good! We will definitely be back!“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“I love chicken salad chick. The croissant was really hard & my sandwich was a little dry. I requested for xtra mayo. Could have been packs or anything.
Fancy Nancy is what I ordered.
The potato soup was great as usual.
No one greeted me, it was late evening and I had a online pickup order.“

“Timothy was kind enough to make sure we had extra corn muffins to go with my husband’s left over ribs- I had no left overs from the hand held. We have been here 3 times and it is soo yummy!“

“Just got my first order ever and these potatoes SLAP! Best breakfast ever! Keep that ish up!!!“

“Come here all the time with my wife and if family is in town! This place rocks everytime I’ve been here. I try and get something different each time and am in awe each time! I always forget to get a picture of the Shrimp burger which is one of the best I have ever had! Highly recommend this place !

The owners are extremely nice and the staff are great“

“The food, drinks, and service are consistently good.“

“Every single time hubby and I go to Shane’s, it’s a super experience! Christian is super - she’s very friendly and patient! The food is great!“

“I had the brisket on naan and it was amazing. They certainly don’t scrimp on the meat! Great food at good prices.“

“Good food great service nice prices“

“Enjoyed my experience at the restaurant yesterday. Good food and portions and the owner is great too!!“

“amazing brisket and collards!!!“

“How have I never been here before and it’s so close to home?!? Really great bbq, sauces, Mac n cheese and Brunswick stew! Can’t wait to come back to try more!“

“Turkey bbq sandwich and fries were delicious 😋“

“My dad and I love to grab lunch. We meet halfway between our homes and often try out new restaurants, especially when it’s our birthdays. I love a good farm-to-table restaurant and The Mill Kitchen and Bar delivers! On ALL levels. The food was great (I am a shrimp and grits connoisseur…these were on point!); Olivia was so funny and friendly to greet us when we arrived. David, our server was great. Knowledgeable about the food, kept our glasses filled and treated you like family or like a good neighbor. The patio was delightful (I usually run to the shade in this Atlanta heat) and the location is near Historic Roswell and the Mill district. Come try the Mill Kitchen and Grill for your next destination restaurant. You won’t be disappointed!“

“we had Roxy that helped us out. so nice and very helpful. I believe it was a manager that came by to check on us also. that was cool. the food was Delicious 😋“

“Good biscuits. I was in recently with my daughter and niece. My daughter and I both got 'The Squawking Goat'. I wish I had taken a picture because there was a distinctive difference in size for each of our biscuits and chicken. The girls hat for me to take pics of our food but I wish I had as it demonstrates a lack of some consistency in the kitchen. They were still good and tasted as expected. My niece enjoyed her breakfast bowl as well. The toffee latte is far too sweet. I ended up having to put some black coffee in it to make it less so.“

“We ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Secreto! It was over the top! So well done! Love this restaurant and highly recommend!“