Great food and service Corn bread and banana pudding were…read moregreat! I can't wait to come back again

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.

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.

Friendly staff, good prices , great portions,all with good taste!!!! I will be sure to visit the…read morenext time I am in town.

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.

I had really high hopes for Martin's just because I know that sometimes the best food places are…read moreunsuspecting. The place is not the cleanest-- floors needed vacuuming, chairs were held together with duck tape.. but I pressed on hoping the food would redeem the space. Service was friendly. However, it was awkward listening to the waiter/waitresses/hostess/ kitchen staff have a conversation with each other across the entire restaurant. This was especially true after a patron sent something back and the kitchen came out loudly exclaiming that they wanted to see the food that "wasn't good enough." I had the fried chicken, greens, okra, and mashed potatoes. The chicken was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and the tastiest fried skin/breading. That's where the goodness stops. The turnip greens were flavorless and complete mush, as though they had been sitting on the heat all day. Mashed potatoes were clearly from a box based on the consistency, color and flavor. Gravy had no flavor as well. There wasn't enough salt on the table to make it all better. The okra came out about 15min after we got our plates. It was fresh, but again, flavorless. My husband had the fried pork chop. It was just okay -- cooked well, zero flavor. Butter beans were good flavor wise, but definitely seemed to have been sitting for a while. It was odd to us that the only things you could get to drink were water, tea, lemonade, milk, and coffee. The second star is only for the chicken. I doubt we'll go back because the above experience for $50 is not worth it.

Friendly fast service with several options to choose from on the menu. Fried chicken is the most…read morepopular. Delicious corn muffins and amazing mile high lemon meringue pie.

These might be some of the best happy hour specials in Montgomery now! The staff were extremely…read morehelpful and in good spirits and definitely made me feel welcome! 2 Tequila Sunrises Double Down Rice Bowl $21! I especially love that it's a family owned business. It was a great way to destress from work. ‍

Yelp sent me here! After several failed attempts at finding some good soul food in Montgomery, we…read moredecided to give Double Down Bistro a try, and I'm glad we did. We stopped in during lunch, and I ordered the catfish with yams and greens. It also comes with cornbread. Everything was SO good! But that cornbread?! Ooh whew! It was the bomb, almost like dessert. I could've eaten another piece by itself! The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the yams. They were a little too sweet for my liking. The inside has a cool, laid-back vibe, and the service was great. After struggling to find some good food during our visit, Double Down Bistro definitely came through!

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

While this place always smelled phenomenal... it's not the best tasting... I was very excited to…read moretry the ribs, but they were veryyy chewy & did not fall off the bone at all. :( I couldn't even eat 2 of the 4 due to how hard they were to pull of the bone with my teeth. I will say both sides were great for what sides they were. The Mac n cheese was nice & warm & seasoned well. The fried green tomatoes were freshly fried & delicious. However, despite the sides being nice... it's not enough of a pull to get me to eat here again... safe to say I am disappointed as it always smelled so good & I looked forward to a good BBQ... the making of their ribs needs to be evaluated (smoke longer)...

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.

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.

We visited O'Dessa's Blessings for lunch on Jan 7, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. It is run by a husband-and-wife team from catering, food preparation to being the entire waiting staff - just the two of them doing everything. The food - southern cuisine - was already laid out buffet style in the main hall. At the far end of the hall were desserts. Drinks of water, orange juice and sweet tea were in the dining room to the left of the hall. Now the dining room is large enough area to accommodate a party of 40 (there were 28 of us). I don't care for southern cuisine, unless it's seafood. But I did like both fried and baked chickens, spinach and cabbages; had multiple helping of them. I wished rice was included. The abundance of spaces between the tables helped in reducing the noise level. I sat at one of the smaller tables so that helped a lot. The overall decor evokes a pre-1980s feel, and apparently so is the upkeep of the building. The service was good enough that I would have given it at least four stars. Then I went to the men's restroom. When I finished my business, I turned the doorknob to unlock and it came loose. I though: was the door unlocked the entire time? This was shocking. Anyone could have entered. For that, one star is removed. (Had someone entered while I was *ahem* busy, I would have deducted two stars.) The restroom doorknob issue is enough reason for me to not recommend O'Dessa's Blessings. I hope the owners have done something about that.

Our group had a great dinner evening that top off the trip from Lexington, Kentucky. home cooking…read moresoul food to the max, from black eye peas to corn bread and peach cobbler old school Mama's home cooking HEAVY D. Lexington, Kentucky see you again at the dinner table. God Bless You and Your Family.

Our family reunion was a huge success, and the food made it even more special! Every dish was full…read moreof flavor and tasted like it was made with love. From the perfectly seasoned meats to the delicious sides and desserts, everything was fresh, hot, and absolutely amazing. The staff was friendly, professional, and made sure everyone was taken care of. They handled our large group with ease and helped make the entire event stress-free. Our family is still talking about how good the food was! If you're looking for authentic soul food and outstanding service for a special event, I highly recommend Potz n Panz. Thank you Chef Demonica and your staff, for helping make our family reunion such a memorable occasion! Chief,

We ate at Potz and Panz today. We asked for our receipt to be emailed to us. We discovered some…read morethings were added on. 10% for AI, service fee 4%, and a tip of $7.30. Our bill went from $32 to $43. If you eat here, get a paper receipt in your hand. We have never paid anyone for AI before. You also go get your drink, take your food to your table, and then clean your table.