50 Best Southern Restaurants near College Park

“Generally speaking, their food is very delicious, and the whole atmosphere is very lively, making people feel comfortable and relaxed, but the only pity is that their service is slightly lagging maybe because there are too many people, which is regrettable a little bit.“

“JenChan’s is one of my favorite restaurants! The food and cocktails are delicious. I have not had a dish there that I didn’t love. The margarita pizza, rice bowls, and ginger margaritas are my favorites! Not only is the food amazing, the service and employees are absolutely wonderful. A 10/10 must try restaurant!“

“Sunday Brunch was really good. Chicken was seasoned well and waffles were light and fluffy! Owner had an awesome spirit about her. Music and atmosphere was on point. Our waitress was a swertheart,, I forgot her name but she had a boot on her foot! My son loved his rasta pasta... and he hates everything!!!!“

“The portion sizes are generous. The pancake was the size of a 10 inch plate. The chicken was lightly battered and tasted delicious. The biscuits were fluffy without being underdone. The sausage gravy was very good. The fried green tomatoes are thick cut and good. The pickles are Doux South, which are very flavorful, but we didn't care for the cornmeal batter on the pickles. The horseradish ranch was very good. Sriracha ranch had a nice kick. Overall, we would definitely go again.“

“Nice place restaurant busy, lots of noise when having conversations. The food taste ok, the chicken was not a must-have as the server presented. Our food also did not come out hot or warm the plate was warm the food was room temperature. I had the Trout with add on chicken. They were ok not much seasoning as I would have expected from a southern restaurant. Beer was good. The fried green tomatoes were also good. Would only return for apps and drinks.“

“Excellent! Service and food were amazing. I had the duck and lobster. The portions are very large. given the size of the restaurant I was able to see many different dishes ordered by other customers. Everything looked amazing. I will be back but next time will share an entree.“

“Located in Home Park we happy to see that the location was not difficult to get to. There was a parking garage around the corner however there is complimentary valet service which is always a relief. The dining room has several rooms with different views my husband and I were sat in a room full of windows which was nice. My husband and I were in for our anniversary and decided to try one of the new Michelin recommended restaurants. We came for a 5:30 reservation and left close to 8:15. The service was decent however there was several times that we said " ummmmm where is our waitress?" But I think the staff does a good job of working as a team. We started off with some drinks I got the Miller Time ( a nice light and refreshing gin cocktail) and my husband got a beer. We were very impressed with the beer menu they had lots of our favorites and was certainly a nice treat for him. For starters we had the hush puppies ( cooked well, with a chutney on top and a nice creamy sauce underneath), The Farm Baked Egg( a staple to the restaurant, deliciously creamy with outstanding sourdough toast) and, the Local Lettuce Salad( I really loved how the ingredients were the star of the show with this salad. It was by no means underdressed but it was well balanced enough that you could enjoy all of the in season veggies), for dinner I had the Pork schnitzel( I was a little disappointed by this one the sauce was unlike any I have ever had and was heavy on the citrus while the collards were difficult to eat because they were so tough, the pork itself was pretty standard although, I had always thought schnitzel was supposed to be pretty thin this was not. The dish was highly recommended but I think it just wasn't for me) my husband had the duck leg ( which was cooked very nicely and he was very satisfied with the overall dish) for dessert we were gifted some glasses of Prosecco ( very sweet to include for our anniversary) to go with the vanilla cake( very moist and was paired with island flavors), the lemon bar( pleasantly bright with a raspberry sorbet and grapefruit mouse. I loved everything about this dish there was so many bright puckery flavors but it was not overwhelming.) and, the Dessert cheese course( lovely selection on cheeses the only thing that was off to me is the strawberries were not sweet at all.... It was a little sad). I also ordered a cappuccino which unfortunately had no foam on top paired with their hazelnut liquor which was very good. All in all it was a good experience.“

“My Husband found this place on Instagram. Getting to the restaurant was a breeze. Entering the restaurant we were greeted and the decor was very nice. Our server was AMAZING. I did not get the spelling of her name but she is young, slender & short. She was VERY accommodating and the bar tender did amazing job on our drinks. We will return & bring some friends along next time.“

“One of the best meals I've ever had. If I had to put it simply, it's simple ingredients / meals prepared to a whole 'nother level. Highly recommend sitting at the bar so you can engage with the incredibly friendly bartenders.“

“Order was placed online, we waited longer than was posted in the app. When we started eating the chicken we noticed that it was under cooked. It was taken back to the counter, and was told that they would fix it. We left with the fresh cooked wings, these were cooked hard than expected.This visit was disappointing compared to what I've previously received.“

“Me and my family came in for the first time today and we had an amazing experience from beginning to end. The restaurant is red and black , which is my favorite colors so we felt right at home lol. The cashier , I forget her name, but she was so patient, sweet and friendly when taking and explaining our order... the food came after about a 15 minute wait, and when I tell you we enjoyed every bite. I got the 3 whole wings and waffles with a side of baked beans and potatoe salad(thank you Marvelle W.) I would break everything down but just know this place is a must try. Marvelle was amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed. And was very sweet , nice, accommodating, and personable (Hey Neighbor!) LOL. Now that's customer service! Thank you Hattie Bs. Yall have became my top favorite spot in ATL.#BossLifeGumbo #MobileAL“

“Tucked away in Georgia Tech area is this gem of a “diner”. Coffee is fresh and always full cup. So often places burn my omelets but this was cooked perfectly. Oversized fluffy pancakes were spot on. I was too full to get to the grits and my partner enjoyed his eggs too. Entire check for $25! Can’t wait to go back.“

“What a fantastic and unique experience of a meal! My wife and I celebrated our 16 year anniversary at Gunshow not knowing what to expect and the whole dining experience blew us away. It's a dim sum style meal where every plate brought out is a culinary masterpiece and different than the other. The cocktails are fantastic as well. Plates are perfectly sized l for two and small portions so you can share and try many different plates. I've heard their menu changes daily so you get variety and their exquisite flavor profiles of dishes, drinks and desserts can truly be enjoyed. I recommend coming to Gunshow for a special occasion and look to spend roughly $150+ per person.5 solid Stars easily and two thumbs way up for Gunshow.“

“Ordered the Korean Loaded Fries that are topped with their “Comeback" sauce, green onions, and roasted kimchi. I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised. The food was really good and full of flavor! More locations in the metro areas is definitely needed.“

“I went to location across from the Aquarium. From the hostesses to my amazing Server Janiece, the entire experience was awesome! I had the Chicken and waffles and they were good. Both hostess (didnt get her name) and my waitress Janeice recommended the peach cobbler. Having never had peach cobbler I got it on the side. The chicken was flavorful and had nice crunch to it. The peach topping was nice. I cant wait to go back and try the chicken and biscuits w/black pepper gravy. 10 out of 10 from overall experience.“

“My fiancé and I LOVE Georgia Boy! If we could afford it we would come every month. The service is fantastic, wine and cocktail list is unique but best of all the food you will have is so unique and creative and delicious! I don’t know how they come up with the ideas but they are so fun. You must try Georgia Boy!“

“I was so lucky to have found this place. After a bad lasagna the night before, I was hooked up with real lasagna. The guys working were friendly. The chicken was ground, cheesy, and just down right delicious. I could have eaten two pieces. I can't wait to go back.“

“Just call me “love bug” because we are family now! Make the trip South of Atlanta and hit up Mr Styles Family BBQ. That jerk chicken, rib tips, “MAC N CHEESE!!!!” collards… just the whole menu: FIRE!You walk in the door and everybody is just nice and ready to serve. We’lll be back! Thanks Nr & Mrs Styles (Family)!“

“Me and my sister were visiting Atl and were told to visit this spot. We went on Thursday 3/28 and had a server named Brandi, she was by far the best server I have ever had. Good customer service, very attentive, very pretty, food and drinks were amazing. I got the bang bang shrimp and it was amazing. My sister got the sweet tai chilli wings. Good food, good drinks GREAT SERVICE. If you're visiting ask for Brandi and she will definitely take care of you. We will be back“

“I finally got around to trying this place. I ordered the BLT gluten-free bread with fries. Both taste good. My friend ordered the fried green tomatoes, waffle with fried chicken, and bread covered hot dog. The service definitely is not fast but we were catching up so we didn’t mind the wait. Note if you ask for a paper menu (versus use QR code), it gives outdated prices. I would return. But it would be super amazing if they invested in a dairy free milk option.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free bread. Their menu is not labeled with dietary restrictions. They do not have dairy free stuff.Parking: There is a free parking lot behind the building“

“This place was awesome! Everything was perfect from the delightful cappuccino to the amazing creamy grits and flaky fluffy Belgium waffle and omlette. My husband and I were so impressed. This is our new breakfast spot when we visit Dekalb. I highly recommend.“

“The service was excellent, the server Freddie was very patient with our party of 10 to make sure all our orders was correct. And the food was delicious. The only thing that they really need to work on and improve is that they need to be able to give individuals their separate ticket. It makes no sense to anyone that if you have a Party of 10 or more they will only give one check for the whole table and only take a card not cash. Now that part just is not welcomed.“

“The food was fantastic. Thomas, our server, was also great, he refilled our drinks any time they reached halfway and had a very friendly personality. The vibes and music were perfect, specifically would like to mention that the music kept me energetic, while not being too loud to socialize. The drinks had a perfect mix of champagne to OJ, mostly being Champagne. I enjoyed this spot a lot and would definitely recommend. It does start to get busier around noon if you’re looking for a more upbeat setting.“

“I walked in and wasn’t greeted by any of the three people standing by the door with the uniform on, fine cause I was sitting at the bar for a to go order anyway. When I sat down the bar tender came over after a few minutes and picked up the straw and cup of water in front of the only open seat that I chose to sit in (didn’t wipe the bar down despite there being liquid and residual ketchup from the last guest). I was told that the menu was accessible via the QR code in front of me (no drink menu on the site) and I told her I needed a minute to solidify my order. When she came back, she took my order and never offered me a drink, I would’ve ordered a cocktail or a beer since I would be waiting for food, I’d think she’d use that as an opportunity to upsell me on a drink. Bartender brought the bill after reading off my order with her back to me and there was a 20% gratuity for dining in. A few minutes later I flagged her down to ask her to remove the automatic gratuity to which she responded “I thought you’d be eating appetizer here while you wait.” If she really believed that she’d have offered me a drink. She removed the gratuity no issues and I paid, and tipped her 18% anyway. 20 minutes later my food came out and when I got home there was no jalapeño ranch that’s advertised to come with the fried pickles and everything was entirely too salty, I couldn’t finish the food. All in all I will go back, because this is the worst experience I’ve had there and it’s still not a deal breaker. The food has always been well seasoned in the past and the service great, so take this review with a grain of salt, or maybe not if you’re planning to go.“

“I had an issue with my meal, and requested a substitution. The staff (ATL airport) was extremely pleasant, accommodating and professional. I didn't even get the "side-eye."The rosemary- baked, rice and broccoli were outstanding! Thank you staff!!“

“Delicious lunch stop! Savored brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, and coleslaw. Husband loved brisket, ribs, mac and cheese, and collards. Cornbread topped it off! Crafted Arnold Palmers from sweet tea and lemonade. Fantastic service and loved the eclectic décor options - fancy or garage-style seating.“

“From out of town, decided to try on a whim as I like home cooked chicken, the chicken is on point with a slight kick to it and boy oh boy does chicken fit the bill for delicious with no disappointment. The beans compliment the chicken and if anything completes the flavor one comes to expect when having chicken with fried pickles, on that note the fried pickles have a great flavor all their own and rounds out the meal. Thank you.“

“This! THIS! This is....the best soul food spot EVER! Sitting directly across from West-End Mall in historic west-end, not far from Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta Univerities, stop here for lunch and get all your soul food favorites: macaroni & cheese, cabbage, candied yams, and the best ribs, period...“

“Awesome place for brunch. Never had a wait. Service is impeccable. Food is amazing. Unique menu. Our favorites are the banana foster pancakes, grits, biscuit, breakfast burrito. This place has turned into one of our go tos!Vegetarian options: Mostly tofu-based alternatives but there options that don’t have tofu in it.Parking: Limited parking however we have never had an issue when we come. Depends what time you come! When it’s crowded during brunch time, it can be worse.“

“I went here off of seeing it on Google. I ordered the Turkey Wings, rice, yams, Mac and cheese. The other plate it was fried chicken and Mac with cornbread on both plates. When I tell you everything was perfect from the customer service, Atmosphere, portions, you can tell that these folk have a passion for whipping these delicious meals. Run don’t walk!!! My new soul food hidden Gem!!!“

“Listen, y'all! I have been following the spot on Instagram for a while now, and hoping to check them out. We'll, I finally did. This is my kind of food. It was fresh, hot, and GOOD. I wish I could give 10 stars. I had the veggie omelet and hashbrowns. I could barely make it home. It was so yummy ?. I'll be back. I must try the chops or wings next time.“

“We had reservations yesterday our very first time , our experience was awesome from the time we walked in the door we were greeted by all the staff everyone was very friendly food was delicious ? please support G Garvin restaurant you won't be disappointed those angel eggs and calamari were so so good definitely planning to visit again“

“When I tell you Atlanta Turkey Legs is gonna hit everytime and I mean EVERYTIME! I first got to try them last year at Jump-off Juneteenth event, anytime I see them at any event they are my go to food choice. Their turkey legs are always flavorful and juice, Mac & cheese is delicious with collard greens that have a kick to it! If you want the best of their menu please try their big back bowl ( turkey,greens,Mac & cheese,Kandi yams with cornbread) chefs kiss. The staff is always friendly no matter have busy they are at an event or even at their takeout location I. Which they finally moved in the city right in midtown Their takeout location can get really busy as it's a share kitchen space but it's clean and quick once your order is ready.“

“My Family celebrated Easter together, like a family reunion after church service.. The Atmosphere was unbelievable and suburb. The food was so delicious, but the prices were would give you sticker shock. To me it’s a place for an engagement party or getting engaged. That’s how special it was.“

“This everyday eatery is casual and gives diner vibes.Perfect spot for a family breakfast meet up or for a casual breakfast spot with friends. Their breakfast is all day and the menu is extensive.I like their moondusted potatoes, mimosa flights, stuffed French Toast.“

“This was my second time at this restaurant. Both times were pretty good experiences for the most part but this visit was better than the first.Each time I ordered veggie plates. Two on the first visit and one this visit. Everything was delicious this time. The first visit I didn’t care for the dressing or the Lima beans. When I was in there this last time I overheard a more frequent customer talking to the person she was with saying that some of the food be a hit or miss. I was a little disappointed with the strawberry cake because I asked the young lady was it boxed and she said no…. It definitely tasted boxed.Overall, good experience. Will return and would recommend.“

“Nice cocktails and selection of wines. Lovely fried chicken with collard greens. Cornbread delicious. Good appetizers (fritters, calamari). Understated service. Celebrated a birthday and they did not disappoint - small chocolate slice with candle.“

“Let me start by saying, ASK FOR SEAN! He was amazing! The chicken was divine; the best flavor you can get. Collard greens had a bit of sweet, so we cherished them. Mmmm and the mac n cheese was so savory. They had something for the whole family, kiddos and all. Top it off with a Moscow mule and start with the crispy fried green tomatoes! An amazing experience at this place! Thank you!“

“The food was good southern cuisine. Customer service & the cocktails were also on point. If you are visiting for the first time, please know you order your food & beverages first, then you find a seat. There are no waiters or waitresses & you sit wherever there's an open table. There's also outdoor seating, which is nice on a beautiful day. Overall, I enjoyed the food & company.“

“I got to say hands down, this place was worth every bite. I'm a trucker so I typically eat truck stop food. I happen to stop to do my DOT reset at the Pilot 2605 Bouldercrest Rd, Atlanta, GA 30316 . Which meant I was here for a whole day. As I was about to order Wendy's. I decided to just do a quick google search to see if anything was open. Just so happen to find this Amazing place K1 & Des Southern Spoon. Just so happen this place was open 3pm to 3am, I decided to take a walk to see what they were about. It took me less than 5 min to walk there from the truck stop. Boy was it woth it. I literally ate there 3 times, in the time of being here. So if ever in the area and you hungry try it, you wont regret it.“

“I live in the neighborhood and decided to stop in while on a walk with my son. This Cafe is so cute and spacious! The food was great and the customer service was amazing. (We had the crab cake breakfast) We decided to dine in and the ladies here were so sweet and accommodating to my little guy. This will be my little go to breakfast spot from now on. Im thankful for them sharing their space and love with our community.“

“This was my first time coming to this restaurant. Dropped my son off for an Interview with Delta and needed somewhere to relax until he was done. Not only was the food tasty, with a great positive and clean environment, thr staff was super friendly! I was so pleased with my food that I decided to get desert to go! I am happy to say that I will be recommending my friends as well as visiting again. Very nice place.“

“Omgggg! At first when I looked at it I thought it was going to be so bland, but that first bite REALLY humbled me omg. I got the cubed steak white rice Mac & cheese and yams. The Mac and & cheese is just like home, & any southern folk know exactly what I mean by that! The meat wasn’t as seasoned but still had flavor to it and when you mix the yams with the Mac it’s heaven. A fan suggested it off twitter and thank the universe I will be eating here every time I’m in Atl now“

“This is a cool spot. I've been at least 2x - once alone and the more recent w/friends. Its quaint and I love the decor. I've only sat downstairs but I heard there is an upstairs section too.I had the kale salad w/chicken, it was tasty & plentyful. My friends had the chicken & dumplings and the smash burger w/fries. We also had the Cappqletti Spritz for drinks, also very tasy!“

“Everything was amazing! The food, the staff was all great! We stayed at the hotel for 1 night just to try it out and was not disappointed at all. Keep up the good work! The breakfast potatoes I had was the best I've had in a long time. Hence i love a good breakfast “

“Came here for some quick takeout. Got the Baja tacos, which were HUGE. I really liked that. For sides, I did broccoli & rice. Filling meal, and I also got the Ranchero burrito to have the next day. The burrito was very large, and was enough to make into two meals. I'll eventually come back to try more.“

“This is the type of place you aggressively gatekeep. Not super impressed with food I order too often but I had to leave a review immediately. The catfish might be the best in Atlanta and could be its own entree. The strawberry french toast is immaculate. If they add mac and cheese to the menu I’d be here weekly. Please give the chef their flowers.“

“My kid loved the TV in the booth. The food was great. Loved the bit of pesto in the hummus, and the heat in the poke nachos. The waitress was very nice and attentive. We picked this on a whim because it was close to our hotel. Great choice!“

“Discovered MetroWest on IG upon realizing they are owned by the couple who recently launched PO5 in College Park. The energy that is exuded from their social media pages, makes you want to support! The food was freshly prepared upon ordering(kiosk) and worth the wait. We ordered 2 catfish & fries, and 1 catfish/shrimp and fries. I do wish you could select a different side, as I wanted to try the greens or mac n cheese. There is a sign that says no substitutions, so fries it was. The fries are your basic frozen variety. The catfish was freshly fried, and was tasty. Cold lemonade accompanied each box. The service is exceptional at MetroWest, as the owner takes pride in what his business brings to the community. We look forward to returning to try the salmon Philly next!“

“Enjoyed a delicious Shane’s Big Daddy Special today for only $5!! The bbq is very tender and seasoned perfectly. Ordering was a breeze, food delivered quickly and hot, our server was very friendly and personable! Will definitely return!!“