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“

“Excellent meals every single time. My compliments to your chefs and Cooks and your entire staff!“

“I came on a Friday for Happy Hour & sat at the bar. Autumn was my bartender and she was amazing! Sweet & had great customer service. Vibes were good, food was good & came out quick! Definitely go check it out & ask for Autumn!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 food and atmosphere“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“Good food. Good atmosphere.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I just want to give a thank you to Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for your kindness and generosity toward furloughed government workers during this difficult time. Your complimentary meals were more than just food—they were a reminder that compassion and community still matter. A special shout-out to our amazing host, Corey, for the warm welcome, great conversation, and genuine hospitality. You truly made us feel seen and cared for. May God continue to bless you all—your hearts, your hands, and your business—for pouring love back into the community. #CommunityLove #TwistedSoul“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I've order from here several times and the food is always delicious. My favorites are the baked turkey wings and the kale greens. This would be a five star review, were it not for 2 things. 1. The waitress, while not outright rude to me, isn't the friendliest ay times and seems bothered sometimes. 2. There business hours say they're open until 8pm. On 3 different occasions I've gotten there between 7:30pm and 7:40pm and they were already putting the food away and would not serve me. I even tried calling before 7:30pm to place my order so that it would be ready when I arrived but no one answered the phone. If you're going to start clean up and stop taking orders at 7:30pm then you should change your time of closing to 7:30pm instead of 8pm on weekdays.“

“My husband and I went to this Chicken Salad Chick for Veteran's Day and we each were given a wonderful meal at no charge. The franchise owner, Tiffany, was incredibly gracious. Even when I asked to add a 3rd scoop of chicken salad (to share with grandchildren when I got home), she said I could trade it for the drink if I would like to instead of incur an upcharge. That was really thoughtful. We really enjoy Chicken Salad Chick for a change from the same old fast food options.“

“The bbq shrimp is amazing! There wasn’t anything left on anyone’s plate! Service is always stellar!“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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 😋“

“I love this place! I happened upon it after taking my daughter to see a ballet show. We were there just as they opened and I am thankful for that. We were able to walk right in and order. By the time we left, the line was out the door. I took my parents later when they came to visit. Both times I had the southwest shrimp salad. My dad had the shrimp burger, mom had a salad is some sort and my husband had soup and a turkey sandwich. We also tried the half order of fried pickles, which were surprisingly, good and enough for several people. \n\nThe kid's options are great (grilled cheese for mine) and include a cookie from the sugar shack. If I lived closer, I would be here al the time. Staff are friendly and patient as we decided what to eat.“

“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.“

“Enjoyed my experience at the restaurant yesterday. Good food and portions and the owner is great too!!“

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

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

“Yummmmmy😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋🤨😋😋😋“

“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!“

“Turkey bbq sandwich and fries were delicious 😋“

“I make a mean biscuits and gravy but this place far exceeds mine! The biscuits are obviously home made and the gravy is amazing! It's a HUGE portion. The crispy bacon was actually crispy and this was a delivery. The cheese grits were also delicious!“

“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!“

“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!“