6 Best Southern Restaurants near Riverdale

Smokehouse ATL BBQ Barbecue • $$
7490 Old National Hwy #700, Riverdale

Customers` Favorites

Plate- 2 Meat Combo and 2 Sides
Sandwich- Smoked Chicken Wings
Plate- Smoked Chicken Wings
Plate Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken Wings Plate
Small of Green Beans 8oz
Plate- Vegetarian Sides
Side of Mac & Cheese
Plate- Glazed Salmon
Yellow 8oz BBQ Sauce

“Always good food best BBQ hands down!“

4.3 Superb116 Reviews
Winners Taste Family • $
553 GA-138, Riverdale

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken or Air Fryer Specify
Lemon Pepper Wings and Fries
1 2 lb Fried Shrimp
Fried Pork Chops
Crinkle Fries
Turkey Burger
Shrimp Salad
Bottle Water
Chicken Wings
Salads

“Okay at first I was VERY skeptical. I came very late night so no one was there really, I had to call a number and place my order over the phone and send my payment via cashapp or Apple Pay. Now I waited 45 min as I was told and as the time went on I was like damn imagine…. BUT the food came. NOW this food yall was LEGIT HOME COOKED. Ain’t really much I can say about besides I’m ordering and waiting every single time cause this place is beyond legit. You will not be disappointed I guarantee it.“

3.5 Good86 Reviews
Whiskey BB Que Barbecue • $
7587 GA-85, Riverdale

Customers` Favorites

Barbecue Chicken Macaroni and Cheese and Collard Greens and BBQ Chicken
Salmon and Grits with Scrambled Cheese Eggs and Veggies
Smoked Chicken Wings Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens
3 Jumbo Jerk Wings & Fries
Jumbo Fried Wings Combo
Jerk Chicken Eggrolls 2
Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls
Salmon Bites and Fries
Casamigos Cristalina
Margherita Don Julio

“Great place, good vibes and drinks!“

3.8 Good99 Reviews
Sist & Souls Home Cooking Southern •
Riverdale

“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!“

3.4 Good17 Reviews
Annie Laura's Kitchen Soul Food • $
6814 GA-85, Riverdale

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Pork Chops with Yams and Collard Greens
Dressing and Mac and Cheese
Kids Chicken Wing Dinner
Jumbo Chicken Wings
Cornbread Dressing
Jumbo Wing Basket
Macaroni & Cheese
Cranberry Sauce
Catfish Basket
Vegetable Plate

“Annie Laura’s Kitchen – A Beloved Staple with Room to Grow

For over 15 years, Annie Laura’s Kitchen has been a consistent go-to for me, and with good reason—the food is, more often than not, exceptional and absolutely finger-licking good. Their Southern comfort dishes carry a depth of flavor that keeps me coming back time and again.

Out of well over a hundred visits, I can recall only three occasions where the food fell short: twice, the turkey wings arrived undercooked, with meat still visibly red and inedible; once, the macaroni and cheese carried the unmistakable tang of spoiled milk. Those rare missteps, however, have never been enough to deter me from returning. In my book, 3 off-days out of 100 is a pretty remarkable track record.

The staff, particularly the young men and women taking orders outside, deserve special mention. Whether in the blazing summer heat or under a drizzle of rain, their attitudes remain warm, professional, and welcoming—a standard of service that deserves recognition.

Another point in Annie Laura’s favor is its pricing. Whether you’re dining solo or feeding a family of six, the portions are generous, and the value is undeniable.

That said, my overall rating of 4 stars reflects one lingering issue: the atmosphere. Both the exterior and interior are in dire need of an upgrade to match the quality of the food. The interior has long been closed for dine-in service, and reopening it could not only enhance the dining experience but also help alleviate the notoriously long drive-thru wait times—especially on Sundays.

Annie Laura’s Kitchen is a cornerstone of the community’s comfort food scene. With a refreshed space to match its culinary strengths, it could easily elevate from a local favorite to a true dining destination.“

3.4 Good221 Reviews
This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q Barbecue • $$
6560 GA-85, Riverdale

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf over Mashed Potatoes Green Beans and Collard Greens
Barbeque and Cornbread Dressing Mac & Cheese
Rib Tips Mac & Cheese Broccoli Casserole
Fried Chicken with Vegetables
Fried Catfish Nuggets Dinner
Old Nasty Banana Pudding
Strawberry Shortcake
Smothered Pork Chops
Strawberry Cake
Grilled Fish So

“My husband and I went in This is it for dessert only today. We ended up getting meals mine was the smothered Pork chops over rice, cabbages, and Mac and cheese. My husband was meatloaf, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes with a banana pudding and strawberry cake. The food did not disappoint. Whomever cook the food did a wonderful job. The peach drink as well was a great refreshment. The staff was very kind and nice. I would give this place a 10/10 for the food, the atmosphere, the staff, and cleanliness. I will return.“

3 Average84 Reviews