Was passing through Montgomery today and looking for southern cooking- googled and Martha's Place…read morecame up with rave buffet reviews. I hit it and so glad I did! the fried chicken was perfect, all the veggies were perfectly seasoned. Love that they take extra precautions and ask you to wear a glove when serving yourself- more should. I ate till i was too full to move - more than your monies worth:)). it is well organised, clean, with pleasant employees, and lots of customers...that tells ya all you need to know - folks LOVE it. Me too! I have got to make a Sunday trip through to enjoy dressing and maybe Thursday too for meatloaf mmmm. I will be back Martha!!! Greg

My wife and I were passing through Montgomery, when we decided we were hungry. My wife did two…read moredifferent AI restaurant searches and Martha's Place came up on both searches, as highly recommended and one of the best-known country cooking / soul food spots in Montgomery. Martha's Place it is... Upon arrival, Martha's place looked very upscale. Very nice building and many Mercedes and Cadillacs were parked out front. We started to wonder if we'd wandered into some rich neighborhood where the prices would be sky high! We walked in and a young lady greeted us and told us that lunch was $14 including a drink. GREAT! Everyone in the restaurant was amiable and helpful. (Staff and customers). We went to the buffet and loaded our plates with beautifully fried chicken and meatloaf for our proteins. For our sides we had collards, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas a couple of pieces of cornbread and some banana pudding for dessert. Then, the first weird thing happened. As we took our seats, the waiter that helped us get seated, told us that they only had one fork and one knife. We assumed he meant he would go back to the kitchen (or the dishwasher, or wherever) and get us another set. Meanwhile, the food looked SO GOOD, we immediately began sharing the fork and taking turns. MAN! THIS FOOD WAS GREAT! After a couple of minutes, we noticed the second weird thing... we were the only two white folks in the entire, crowded restaurant. And there were LOTS OF PEOPLE. They also do a huge to go business, so, the buffet station stays pretty busy with people coming and going. But, during the entire time we were there, there was not a single non-black customer in the house, except us. Not an employee. Not a customer. Not even a to go customer, just passing through - NOBODY. After about 5 or 6 minutes of taking turns with the fork, we decided our server must've forgotten about us. So, my wife went and asked and was informed they still didn't have any forks. (No. We were not being singled out, as my wife heard them tell another customer the same thing.) My wife asked if they had some plastic utensils, used for to go orders. They were able to oblige. Back to the food... The fried chicken was as good as any I've ever had and much better than any I've had in recent memory. The vegetables were also seasoned and prepared as good as any I've ever had - in a restaurant OR at home. The cornbread didn't have real corn in it, (like I prefer) but it was still some KILLER CORNBREAD. And the nanner puddin' was off the charts. I REALLY WANT some more of that nanner puddin'!! The staff were friendly and helpful and I have no idea why we were the only white folks in attendance. Maybe it was just a weird coincidence. But, I'll tell you this. The nice people at this restaurant KNOW HOW TO COOK. And I highly recommend this restaurant to ANYBODY -- No matter what color you are! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and we look forward to dining there again, the next time we pass through Montgomery. Go here. You won't get a better country meal - anywhere. P.S. You might want to bring a fork.

Had some takeout Chicken and Waffles and they were great. It held up well while traveling back…read morehome. Three big wings and a sweet hearty waffle. Mac and cheese a little overdone and bland but all in all a great brunch.

Food was delicious!! The ladies serving were super nice and over all enjoyed it. Left feeling full…read moreand satisfied! Definitely recommend eating here.

After a slight address navigation issue I ended up at the correct location. I have not been to the…read moreold spot but just from the building differences alone, I could see the new location was much bigger. I'm an out of state visitor so forgive me in advance.... but that fried chicken... gawd dang! Super flavorful, crispy, juicy. I'm not particularly a fan of the surprise menu aspect because I'm greedy and I wanted oxtail and catfish... and fried chicken. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Plenty of seating. The surprise for me was the cornbread that was more corn-bready and less cakey. Remember my disclosure above about being from another state..but when sopped up with that yam juice... flavor bomb! Honestly can't wait to go back and try their other offerings.

Sally Ts was referred by hotel reception staff of SleepInn & Suites…read moreThe Soulfood is excellent Delicious Tasty & Fresh The Staff are welcoming and helpful Clean,Quaint & Cute in a shopping strip Well worth the visit I want to go back for their Good Homecooked SOULFOOD

My family moved to Alabama in August 2021. My Husband looked up restaurants near our home and Sally…read moreT's came up. He visited and brought me lunch. Mac&Cheese, Greens, dressing, and Baked chicken was on my plate! Whew we were instantly home. It reminded us of a restaurant in San Diego called Bonnie Jeans and Surf and Soul Spot. We have been customers ever since. So Delicious.

When we went there in 2021, it was fairly good. The older waitresses oozed the old south charm. And…read morethe food? It was like a good Southern family home cooking place. Now, I don't know what has happened since then, but something did. To begin with, the place always looked "used". It had been there a long time and that's expected but this time the chairs looked badly worn and the carpet was in need of help. But it looked clean over all. The workers were friendly but very busy. They had a teenage boy who seated us who was in need of some grooming. But he was polite, so we let it slide. The waitress was very casual and nice as well. But it looked like this one poor lady was handling the entire side of the place by herself. I can overlook all of the above if the food is good but... To begin with, I ordered the same meal I ate in 2021 and yes, I remembered it! As a turkey lover, I recalled it as a Thanksgiving kind of meal that I enjoyed which was why I ordered it again. It was billed on the menu as: Sliced turkey, stuffing, three sides and cranberry sauce. I could eat Thanksgiving 365! And that first time was like reliving Thanksgiving at Moms. Not this time. Aside from being out of broccoli (which limited the green sides down to green beans and/or collard greens- which I do not like) there was an issue with things not being as presented in the menu. The "stuffing" or "dressing" was a small heap of mushy something. It was thin, watery and bland. Horrible! The "sliced turkey" was fractured white meat of turkey, fractured so much that it seemed to meld into the mushy dressing. The two were undiscernable. And it, too, was bland. There was something they called turkey gravy but it was definitely a canned or otherwise prepackaged gravy: bright yellow in color and gloppy in texture. The mashed potatoes were fine, a little salty but fine, though I am not sure if they were homemade or from mix or what. The "green beans" were not what I had before. Before I had what, at worst, had been frozen green beans, though well-seasoned and cooked through. This time I was given Italian beans from a can that had no flavor to them. And then there was the mac n cheese. The test of a good Mom and Pop place is the M&C and this batch failed. Over cooked elbow macaroni in a non-saucy glob of light orange gunk that tasted like flour and not cheesy at all. If that sounds bad, worse was the pie. They used to serve cake and some damn good cake, too! But we were told today they serve pies. I ordered the lemon meringue. I make lemon meringue pie so I know fully well what one should taste and look like and this was NOT it! The fill looked like leftover banana pudding with the bananas extracted. It wasn't set and the meringue slid off of it. The meringue itself had a wateriness that I couldn't quite figure out but it was lightly toasted on top. The corn muffins were good, though they could have gone without being dunked in butter. Over all, I cannot give this place the report I would have liked to have given a landmark in Montgomery. Its sad, too.

Martin's was like a little bit of home. For those raised in the south, you know what I mean when I…read moresay butter peas, collard greens and fried chicken. The two meat came with another side so chose the broccoli casserole. Had I come on the day when the fried green tomatoes or fried okra were the option, I definitely would have swapped out the broccoli casserole. Generous portions and I easily could have split this meal with someone. They definitely know southern cooking here. It's not a fancy place by any means, just good cooking. Our server seemed a bit tired or put out, I couldn't tell which thus the 4 stars. I did go later afternoon following the lunch rush so that could have been the issue.

Well can I say this was totally out of my atmosphere... Only cause the hubby wanted to go someplace…read morethat was serving soul food.. This place is only for the hipster crowd. We did a take out order.... We two old souls ain't got noooo' business in this joint. We were greeted with warmth and our order was taken quickly... Even they knew we ain't had noooo business in there.. lol too funny, then this song came on, "Where dem fans at" yea we'd better take our old selves to the house... I was soooooo uncomfortable... "It's electric" came on I felt like I was in a club... THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR THIS CHRISTIAN WOMAN, I better ask somebody next time 4 I go up in a place.... rotf.....

They have the best fried ribs I've ever tasted. So good and tender. Definitely will go back to…read morevisit when I'm in Montgomery.

Fast service and the most delicious bbq I've ever had.I loved the college football memorabilia and…read moredecor.This is definitely a must stop restaurant when you're in Alabama

Watch out for the idiots bolting to the mall exit!…read more Parking is ample. Ambiance/Cleanliness-very clean, lively restaurant with lots to look at. The floor was as slick as an ice skating rink..3 stars Service-on the one hand they offered a Military discount..on the other hand...slow, lackluster service with a pinch of fu attitude...not a fan. 2 stars Food-The brisket was decent. The hot link was garbage...way greasy and mealy. Sauce was okay. Coleslaw was forgettable. Mac n cheese was cheesy and mushy. Waste of time and money. 2 stars

This place has a good atmosphere and solid music, and the crowd was fun. The waitstaff was…read morefriendly, which always matters. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, and overall I enjoyed the experience. My cousin actually brought me here when I first came back to town. The tea was especially good. That said, I wasn't blown away on this visit. It may have been an off night, and I'm willing to give it another shot. I'll be back and will update the review after a return visit.

I was excited to try it based on the reviews, but I guess I came on a bad day. I ordered the crab…read moreclaws ($35) and the bayou classic ($23). The crab claws were flavorful, but cold. There was a significant fly problem. The bayou classic had potential, but the rice was hard and underdone and also cold. I replaced the bayou classic with salmon pasta. They also were out of almost everything I wanted to try ... oysters, collard greens soup, and banana pudding. I really wish I had more positive to say, but that is my honest opinion. The tea is really good and they did remove the price of the Bayou Classic, but overall I'm disappointed in my experience.

Amazing food, staff is very nice. Best soul food in Alabama staff is sweet and kind. The chef is…read morethe best. This was wonderful.

Great food and staff! They handled our tour bus with efficiency and care. A very good experience!read more

Amazing biscuits, sausage and eggs! Wow! We experienced a catered event and the food was hot and…read moredelish!

Had their food truck at a football game and it was good, despite a more limited menu than they…read morenormally have. Food was served quick and was hot & reasonably priced. Deducting 1 star because my order was incorrect - I had to go back and ask them to include the additional side that I paid for.