24 Best Southern Restaurants near Ellenwood

“I was looking for a restaurant on my brake and found them right up the street. AMAZING ! My hats off to the chief.“

“JenChan’s is a friendly neighborhood hangout with an amazing menu, friendly waiters, and a wide selection of games. The food is always fantastic and the drinks are always strong & cold. I would recommend the ginger margarita slushies, the fried mushrooms, and any of the pizzas!!!“

“Great food, great service, great crowd. Destination resturant. Same comment one year later!

Here's an update - order To Go an hour ahead and eat a great brunch on the patio.

And it's rh best breakfast in town!“

“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 ??“

“I truly loved this place. The food was sooooo good and the staff was wonderful . We went in 40 minutes before they closed and the place was packed still got our food with plenty of time to eat. It’s a must go when in Atlanta.“

“Honestly this restaurant is beautiful on the inside. Very modern, clean and attractive. Food was very good wait staff was extremely attentive.

The drinks I expected more from speaking truthfully but don't let that deter you, the food and atmosphere is sensational.“

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“I got to say hands down, this place was worth every bite. I'm a trucker so I typically eat truck stop food. I happen to stop to do my DOT reset at the Pilot 2605 Bouldercrest Rd, Atlanta, GA 30316 . Which meant I was here for a whole day. As I was about to order Wendy's. I decided to just do a quick google search to see if anything was open. Just so happen to find this Amazing place K1 & Des Southern Spoon. Just so happen this place was open 3pm to 3am, I decided to take a walk to see what they were about. It took me less than 5 min to walk there from the truck stop. Boy was it woth it. I literally ate there 3 times, in the time of being here. So if ever in the area and you hungry try it, you wont regret it.“

“Sarah 'put her foot" in every dish. Fried chicken and pork chops were spectacular. Had black-eyed peas, Collard greens, green beans, candied Yams and fried Okra. No frozen veggies here! All fresh and delicious. Rolls and Cornbread muffins were special, too. ❤️ this place!“

“I give this place a rating of 8 out of 10 for 10 being the best for the following reasons. The price is good, the food is good, for it being a cafeteria style the service is good. It's a great place to get wholesome food without paying an astronomical price. Don't forget to try their sweet tea.“

“Really good I’ll rate them 5 stars“

“Now! Before I give you my full review, allow me to say, I LOVE BARBEQUE!!!!! During my friend's day we decided to try a new restaurant. Upon executing a search on Yelp we decided to try out Ray’s. Ray’s sits in a huge strip mall. When you pull in the restaurant is to the far right hand side. Don’t do what I did and go to the left. LoL! Walking up to Ray’s you realize it is hugeeeee. There are two entrances. One brings you into the dining side and one brings you to the order area. Regardless of which door you walk in it’s all connected… As I got to the register, the man in front of me told the cashier “let me get my usual!” This was a great sign for me as it shows that he is a repeat customer. To say I was excited is an understatement. LoL! Taking a moment to take in the menu and the assortment of options I decided on the Ribs Dinner with One Side. After placing our order we took a seat, not before taking pictures with the Ray’s sign so I could let everyone know I was here. LoL!!!! The wait wasn’t too long as before I knew it the waitress called my name and was bringing the order to the table. Looking at the plate I was pleased with the presentation and serving size. I asked for my sauce on the side as I like to see how the ribs taste without sauce first. The Ribs: Moist. Meaty. Well seasoned. Perfectly made. Good quality. Very filling. Overall 10/10. The Sauce: (I ordered the Mild) Flavorful. Not “bottled.” Thick. Perfect hint of sweet to pair with the natural salt of the pork. Overall 10/10. The Yams: The yams weren’t bad. You could taste the “canned” flavor, however, you could also taste the added flavorings that are presented to give the taste of homemade. Overall 6/10. My experience at Ray’s was absolutely enjoyable. The ribs alone provide for a flavor filled, stomach pleasing experience that makes you want to come back. **Oh yeah, I didn’t get to try the mini sweet potato pie, however, it was calling my name. I’ll be getting it next time. HaHa!!“

“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.“

“Today I had the privilege of eating and photographing at Aimer ATL.FRIED LOBSTER TAILSToday I had the experience of trying the Fried Lobster Tails, and they were delectable. These tails would be wonderful for lobster connoisseurs and even those who just do not care for it. Why? The crispy, crunch of the batter is full of flavor, delivering a full southern punch to a subtle crustacean. The batter additionally captures the juices within the meat which explodes upon bites. I highly enjoyed the Fried Lobster Tails and would recommend them. <3 ❤-SaSha Elizabeth Photographersasha official . Com“

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

“Always good and consistent! Pancakes are the best! Friendly service!!!“

“Very good atmosphere and the special burrito was excellent.“

“The best food and even better atmosphere! The owner is an absolute gem!“

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

“I've been going here since I was a child. It's always been consistent in taste. It sometimes take a little time to get your food but that's because it's always packed with people. I will continue to eat here for as long as I can. Definitely an Atlanta staple.“

“The food is pretty good, but I cannot put their burger on my list of favorites. The macaroni is tasty, and the potato salad is OK.

Hubby had the rib sandwich this time but said their bbq chicken tastes better.

The restaurant appears clean, has a nice selection of food items, and the staff is friendly and attentive.“

“Amazing food and great staff“

“Great food with professional service. The menu changes everyday, but there's something for everyone. I've only had the lunch/dinner, but I haven't been disappointed. The tables only sit two people, so don't expect a sit down experience.“