30 Best Southern Restaurants near Forest Park

“Wow!!! Bomb food and amazing service. Had to wait a little bit but it was worth it. I came from Knoxville, Tn and all I gotta say is we need one of y’all’s spots over here!! God bless your business and continue to put the Lord first in all you do and it will prosper forever! Thank you for a great experience! 💕Katherine“

“great food good prices for service with a smile 🙂“

“great food and everyone is so nice!! will be back soon 😋😋“

“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!!!“

“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 ??“

“Catfish and fried chicken is delicious“

“I visited this little spot a few months back with a friend of mine. The ambience was amazing, as were the food and drinks. The crab cakes were so delicious and fresh...
just cooked. The bartender, Asia was pulling double duty as a hostess and a bartender. She recommended something for my friend. It was absolutely awesome. The manager came by our table to make sure that everything was good. So kudos to Natalie Bianca, and I will definitely be returning.“

“Me and my friends had a party there and nice food and drinks..My sever was very good this is my second party there. Thanks to everyone.. Ms Black was my severe and I really appreciate her.... Thank you Ms. Black“

“DELICIOUS!! When you order grits in a restaurant and they come out delicious—needing no salt, butter, or pepper—you know it’s a good place to eat!! All of our food was delicious. And the staff was sooo friendly! I wish I had taken a picture of our food but we scarfed it down! Definitely will eat here again!“

“Solid meal for lunch today. Traditional wings: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper. Worth the drive, wherever you’re commuting from. 🤌🏻 Owners kind & generous. Will definitely be back.“

“It was my first time here. I came with some friends while driving by and looking for something quick to eat in ATL. I was helped by a staff member who recommended the fried chicken sandwich to start with. He was very nice and welcoming. Food was great!! Fries were crispy.“

“Food is absolutely DELICIOUS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🤎🤎“

“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!!!“

“The atmosphere was great, food was delicious, great vibe, positive vibe.“

“The food is always hot and fresh. Simple walk thru and select. Very friendly and fresh food.“

“Great food and drinks at a higher price point. Service is exceptional. Everyone here knows their stuff and really makes you feel like a welcome guest. This is a place to come and know you will enjoy your time and feel taken care of... Interior vibe is beautiful and elegant, but not stuffy.“

“My friend girl brought me to this restaurant for my birthday. I had the turkey ribs, collards, yams and Mac and cheese and the bread pudding, we even tried the fried green tomato,she had the turkey wings. OH ! My gosh the food was sooo, ( never heard of nor had a turkey ribs) it was so tender and the sauce was point on. I don't mind paying a good piece if the service and food is great. When I left this restaurant I took a picture and posted on Facebook, telling everybody I know about this fabulous time at this place and they got to try it out. The service, and my waiter was a 10 .plus“

“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.“

“This was a step up from the typical hotel restaurant. Appetizer and main courses were very well prepared. Shandi was our waitress. She was professional and had a very friendly attitude and smile. The DJ playing in the lobby chose some great tunes that we enjoyed during dinner. I recommend this restaurant.“

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“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“

“Ms. D is a godsend in the Atlanta community, specifically the Historic West End. Follow them on IG and fb for updates on live music. They cater, and rent their dining room for special events. They're also an in-restaurant full service dining room. Ate there today for brunch at about 11am, and my friend had the burrito with vegan sausage and vegan cheese replacement and devoured it. The fresh fruit bowl she got with it was so ripe and perfect! I ordered shrimp quesadillas, which were remarkable, with a yummy, very fresh and crisp green salad. They had ginger tea, caffeinated and decaf coffee. Service was excellent. They've partnered with the city of Atlanta to hire teen waitstaff throughout the summer for fair pay. Nothing is more wholesome, mom and pop, and worthy of support and celebration than a true community based business! I will always support this eatery!“

“First time here. The peach cobbler cinnamon roll is DIABOLICALLY DELICIOUS!! It's so good it'll piss you off while you're doing a happy dance!! From this small town soul to this big city joint, my heart left very full and very happy. Keep up the good work!!“

“I felt very welcome and the food was excellent, the main owner was super sweet and handled the entire rush alone and surgically efficiently. Great fries and greater paintings!“

“Pretti Plates is my go to production caterer.“

“The staff took care of our large party (20+). Not one single delay or complaint. The food was great the service was excellent and chef took a picture with my sister and made an awesome little brother on my 50th birthday.“

“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.“

“Service could be better from some employees, my waiter was amazing. However, they have the worlds greatest cobb salad (add more protein with it, i chose salmon as pictured) so I can’t go below 5 stars. If you don’t like bleu cheese, just get ranch it’ll be just as good. It was even good without dressing!!! That’s how you know it’s the perfect salad 🥗🩷“