29 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 🙂“

“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 ??“

“Perfect spot for great good and vibes!“

“Frances and KK at the Atlanta Airport location are so friendly and helpful! Loved my experience here. The food is great!!“

“Great food, great cocktail and amazing service. Hit "all the buttons" for us. We will return“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Exceptionally friendly employees, stellar food that doesn’t believe that heat = flavor. Spicy here means you get both. Sides are all pretty great, but the grits are my favorite. We’re addicted to this place. And to top it off, it’s one of the more affordable places you can go in the area.“

“Food is absolutely DELICIOUS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🤎🤎“

“chicken waffles were absolutely on point and the ABC hot sauce was 🔥, but what was even better...the service. best service I've had anywhere in easily 15 years (and I travel a lot). this is now my go to spot whenever I am in Atlanta.“

“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.“

“I was very impressed by the food, service and atmosphere at Southern National. It was a great date night spot and would be great for a group of friends that want to enjoy an excellent meal. I also noted the bar looked like a lovely spot for an impromptu dinner out. The bread and ribs were AMAZING...I want the ribs every day of the week. Our mains were fantastic and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend trying out southern national!“

“Neighborhood church-run eatery. Soul food at it's best. Absolutely 💯 percent worth the drive out to S.W. Atlanta (they also have an in town location). Line service like a Picadilly. Muslim healthy fare like veggie plate is so filling. Have had that before.. Nonetheless less this time we just had to get the fried catfish. The portions are sizeable and the line servers are so nice and friendly. It's like your Grandma fixin' your plate at the stove. They do have a small outdoor patio too.“

“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“

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“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.“

“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“

“Fast, cheap and tasty. A classic meat-and-three southern diner. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Excellent value for the price; you can get a square meal with a protein and lots of veggies for like $10. For maximum ambience, eat your food there and watch some Judge Judy.“

“Super yummy. Food to rave about. So so good. I got the bottomless coffee. I was in the mood for pancakes with fruit and the photos looked good on google. I got the pancakes with bananas and pecans. The syrup was hot and everything just melted in my mouth. I also ordered the shrimp and grits as it is a southern specialty. I wasn't super impressed with the dish in the past at other restaurants, but the photos looked promising. Bluebird's shrimp and grits with cheese was savory, with slightly sweet shrimp, great texture, and I loved the dish. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat it all but still wanted the experience and to try it and took the extra to go. The decor was eclectic and whimsical. I loved the atmosphere. I would definitely recommend supporting this business or bring friends here. You can't get food made like this in a chain. Glad I chose to stop here today. There is a 20% tip added to the bill so expect that when you go. I normally tip at least 20% anyway and tipped more this time.“

“Pretti Plates is my go to production caterer.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Seriously, one of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. What a hidden gem. I’ve been on layovers here as a flight attendant, and I just love this place. But one of the best parts about Dining here are the employees. You are always greeted by a friendly hostess. One in particular is named Thuha - A friendly person from Vietnam. She’s been there for 20 years and she always make sure that people are taken care of. Her smile is award-winning!! I also had an issue tonight with a wrong order. Without hesitation, Thuha Took care of the issue. Also, I want to give a huge shout out to the manager, Jaden. He was so friendly, understanding, and took care of my order and corrected it!“