50 Best Southern Restaurants near Sandy Springs

“Great food, friendly atmosphere.“

“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.“

“We go to Roasters quite a lot and love the food. Went there on Tuesday to celebrate a birthday for my mother's caregiver. The waiter Eric refused to give her a birthday desert and we even offered to pay and he just presented us with a bill.“

“Great chicken, super sides“

“my wife and I went this evening to celebrate our anniversary. we had a reservation for 6:15. arrived around 5:50 and were seated immediately. on our table we found a card signed by the entire staff wishing us a happy anniversary. shortly after we were seated the general manager brought us glasses of champagne. for appetizers I had the she crab soup and my wife had the salad. the owner came by and introduced himself to us between our starters and main course. I was very surprised and appreciative that not only he took the time to speak to us but to wish us a happy anniversary. we both had the fried chicken and Mac n cheese for our main course for desert I had the bread pudding my wife had the chocolate mousse brownie. they also brought out a banana pudding for us everything was amazing the food, service, the drinks and the atmosphere were all perfect. 5 stars all day“

“I highly recommend! The server was very friendly and quick. They have wonderful pizza! I only eat pizza on rare occasions because it upsets my stomach so badly. Well, let me tell you, I'm glad I decided to try 404 while my family and I were visiting. It DID NOT make me sick. It is really good and the ingredients are truly fresh. Also, the bread sticks were the best I've ever tasted. I highly, highly recommend.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

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

“Great restaurant in the neighborhood. Food good, service great and good location.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

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

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

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RC’s is hands down one of the best soul food restaurants around! Every time I visit, the customer service is consistently excellent — the staff always makes you feel welcome and cared for. The food is equally amazing: fresh, flavorful, and always cooked to perfection. You can really tell they put love into every dish. If you’re looking for a place that combines great hospitality with delicious, authentic soul food, RC’s is it. I highly recommend it — you won’t be disappointed!“

“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.“

“The food is amazing!! I have driven very long ways to enjoy this gem for genuine gluten free food! They offer cake and fried chicken and Mac and cheese and the best cornbread all gluten free!!! For a gluten free girl this is a A+ find“

“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 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.“

“I’ve came here with a couple times with some friends and it’s always been amazing, but this last time, my server, Sienna, made the experience that much better!!! She was attentive and made our experience even memorable because of her humor and kindness. I will be back and I will be asking for her again!!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and good food…“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“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 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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Amaazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great waitress is always so friendly and kind her name EB . The food can’t get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food.“

“Omg run don’t walk !!! The vibes, the views, the menu, the customer service it was such a beautiful find! I loved everything about it! Got to meet the owners and their love story and how they started made it even more special !! Finished a hike at Vickery creek waterfall 5 mins away and googled food and I’m so thankful God led us here! Fun , scenic , affordable food and vibes, free parking. Kid friendly! I can keep going but just go try it like yesterday !! Seasoned to perfection we got the grilled chicken avocado sandwich , the spicy chicken sandwich , the blt, the chicken salad croissant !!! Everything 10/10“

“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 😋“

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

“We are from out of town, visiting the nearby amphitheator. And when we saw the name of this place, we simply couldn't resist. And boy, are we glad we didn't. The atmosphere of the place, from the jump, is awesome. The staff, beyond perfect. Our waiter was perfect. Our entire experience was perfect. The grits - to cry for. The biscuits - perfect. The pancakes - delisious. Literally everything about this place was right on the money. We suggest it to anyone swinging through Alpharetta area. It will not let you down!“

“The food was delicious as always. Always quick and fresh. The service is always top tier. Michelle was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcome and taken care of. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she does. It’s rare to find someone who balances professionalism with warmth the way Michelle does she made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The food was great, but her service really made the visit special. She put little ghosts in our coffee. :) Flying Biscuit is lucky to have her!“

“This is located in a ghost kitchen along with multiple other ghost kitchens. There is a sign posted that tells you how to order, you don't use the kiosk. Your food is then bought out to you. Ordered BBQ turkey leg, greens and yams but, instead of yams received Mac n cheese which was actually delicious so it was a nice mistake.😋 I would say they should not put hot peppers in the greens as they were so hot I couldn't even eat them but, they were good.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I ordered fried green tomatoes!! When I tell you these are the best I have ever tasted!!! I have always loved them but this is a whole new love!!!“

“The Hemingway Daiquiri and the Old Fashioned were superb cocktails. Atmosphere was upscale relaxation with leather club chairs and beautiful woodwork around the bar.“

“Very very good food and great staff“