The city of Atlanta is a well-known tourist attraction for the south. In addition to the many sites and sounds the city has to offer, it also has a diverse array of restaurants. The soul food restaurants in Atlanta truly are a symbol of the south. For anyone planning to take a trip down south or those that already live in the south, take a look at the list of restaurants below and pay them a visit to take a taste of the south.
Gladys Knight and Ron Winan’s Chicken and Waffles is a favorite among tourists and Atlantans. The concept of chicken and waffles started out in Harlem and made it’s way down south byway of the collaboration of two musical superstars: Gladys Knight and Ron Winan. The casual supper club atmosphere features live performances by popular artists. Salmon croquettes, smothered chicken, and peach cobbler are a few favorites that have crowds lined up around the corner to get in. Be sure to call ahead to avoid the long lines or to have them cater your next event.
529 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-874-9393
www.gladysandron.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm,Friday & Saturday 11am-4pm,Sunday 11am-8pm
Price: $30-$40 for 2
Justin’s Restaurant and Bar features upscale Caribbean soul food with a gourmet twist. Hip-hop mogul, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, named his live entertainment spot after his son. This elegantly styled establishment features dishes like short ribs, curry chicken, and fried green tomatoes in addition to some of its more creative dishes like popcorn lobster and jerk chicken egg rolls. Be sure to dress to impress! You may just see the likes of many celebrity music artists and athletes dining or having a drink at the bar. Reservations are suggested for lunch and dinner.
29 Peachtree Place NW
Atlanta, GA
404-603-5353
www.justinsrestaurant.com
Hours: Monday 12pm-3pm and 5:30pm-2am,Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm, Friday 12pm-3pm and 5:30pm-2am, Saturday 5:30pm-2am, Sunday 6pm-11pm
Price: $30-$40 per person
The Horseradish Grill is a quaint establishment offering southern contemporary dishes. Fried okra, squash casserole, and their award winning Kentucky oatmeal spice cake are amongst the many great selections on the menu. Its hard to believe this restaurant was once a horse stable! It now offers indoor and patio dining in a business casual atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
4320 Powers Ferry Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-255-7277
www.horseradishgrill.com
Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-10pm, Sunday 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-9pm
Price: Lunch $6-$14, Dinner $18-$27
Café Dupri is the intimate and eclectic restaurant and bar of hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri. Southern soul food is served in a comfortable atmosphere fit for mingling and networking. The service is excellent with fast seating. The tomato crawfish along with shrimp and grits are favorite dishes for the regulars. Put on your best trendy casual outfit and try one of their fabulous martinis!
3135 Piedmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-846-2773
www.cafedupriatl.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday-Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 10am-12am
Price: $10-$15 per entrée
Cajun soul food is the highlight of The Pecan Restaurant. Italian collard greens and pecan butter are a few of the delicious and unique items on the menu. The crab cakes and pork chops are also featured in this business casual restaurant. They also have an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended although the crowd is of fair size.
3725 Main St.
College Park, GA 30337
404-762-8444
www.thepecanrestaurant.com
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-10:30pm,Saturday 5:30pm-10:30pm,Sunday 11am-3pm
Price: $30 per person
The Busy Bee Café is a very casual diner serving southern style soul food. This diner is a favorite of the Atlanta University Center students. Chitlins, ham hocks, meat loaf, and banana pudding are amongst the southern favorites on the menu. The friendly staff will work to accommodate you during their very busy lunch rush. The food and service will more than make up for the long wait.
810 Martin Luther King Jr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-525-9212
www.thebusybeecafe.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Price: very inexpensive
The Red Shoe Restaurant is a casual and trendy soul food restaurant featuring live music, spoken word, and comedy performances. The walls are decorated with pictures of blues singers and jazz bands, which seem very suitable considering this restaurant also doubles as a night club. Liver and onions, pinto beans, oxtails, turnip greens, and cherry pineapple dump cake keep the crowds coming. They even have red Kool-Aid on the menu!
2891 E. Ponce De Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-5656
www.theredshoerestaurant.com
Hours: Wednesday 7am-12am,Thursday-Saturday 7am-2:30am,Sunday 11:30am-3pmPrice: $10-$15 per entree
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