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    Big Daddy's Kitchen

    3.9 (563 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    the line just wrapping around and around
    Cynthia W.

    We got confused were the front door was after parking. But then when we walked in, wow there was a line that wrapped around the counter. It took us probably around 45 mins of waiting in the line. It was a bit confusing on how to order too. We are not from here. So we asked a couple people. When it was our turn to order, the worker said he was only in charge of the meat. But we could not see what meats were available to order as the line wrapped around and we have to go further to see the other available meats. So this is why it was kind of confusing / chaotic. However, once we got our food. It was so yummy! We got oxtail with yellow rice, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, okra, mac and cheese, and some desserts. This southern food really hit the spot for us. We couldn't visit the south, without eating sothern food. This was probably my favorite meal during our trip to atlanta. My favorite was the oxtail and rice. The meat was so nice and tender and the sauce with it - PERF! If I ever come back to atlanta, I would love to come back here!

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    Val C.

    This place is the BOMB! God gave these folks some serious cooking gifts and they blessed my family and me real good when we were there. The servings are generous and the staff are kind and sweet and accommodating. Can't wait to return.

    4 fried chicken wings with Mac and cheese and cornbread dressing with cranberry sauce and a corn muffin!
    Ahmad W.

    Iykyk it's been a minute since I had some food from this restaurant! My mom used to live in Eastwick on Candler Rd around 2014 I used to visit that location a lot when I would go and see her. I have not had this food since that location closed. I took my brother there when I got my wing plate and he said do they know that I'm your brother lol. The food is delicious I would always get the jumbo wings one of my favorite meals from this place. The beef ribs with the sauce was my number two meal. I got the 4 fried chicken wings dinner with 2 sides Mac and cheese and cornbread dressing a cranberry sauce with a corn muffin! I got my food on 12-3-2025 through Uber Eats. Pull up and support if you can. If not Uber Eats got you covered. Big bro used to be in the kitchen cooking up the food fr.

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    Tanisha B.

    I've been wanting to stop here for a few years and today I finally pulled in to try it out. First thing I noticed is that it's very crowded, but it seemed to move fairly quickly. I didn't want to stand in line, so I ordered pickup while sitting in the parking lot. The wait was 40 minutes. I ordered the 2 piece whiting with collard greens, mac & cheese and cornbread muffin. The mac & cheese was really good, but it also had a lot of black pepper in it. The collard greens were okay. The cornbread muffin was alright. The whiting tasted good. I would rate my whole meal as a 9. My husband had oxtails and he said they were tough. The steamed cabbage and okra were really good. The cornbread dressing was a huge disappointment. They also left out his cornbread muffin. He rated his whole meal as a 5.

    Alabama Chicken with cabbage and squash
    Kyle P.

    I went here with a few friends. I got the Alabama Chicken, which just looked like chicken and vegetables. It is very spicy! I didn't expect that. I also ordered the squash and cabbage..the cabbage was good. The squash was ok. The restaurant stays busy and packed. And the servers try to be as patient as they can with all the customers. Overall, I say the.food is good and they do.give generous portions so you feel you're getting your monies worth.

    The food was beyond delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful explaining everything. None of us could finish because the portions were huge. The atmosphere inside is spectacular.

    Yams, spinach, black eyed peas and Mac n cheese
    Patti M.

    The customer service was outstanding. This was my first time here. The servers were very patient and made several suggestions as well as sample taste cups. I ordered vegetarian plate (4) and the portions were large. That Mac n cheese melted in your mouth!! Never had spinach taste so good. I will definitely be back with some friends

    Baked turkey wings, with dressing, Mac and cheese, sauteed spinach and a cornbread muffin
    Nakema G.

    I wanted some soul food yesterday and a friend recommended this spot. I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived, but my friend did say there would probably be a line. As many other reviews have stated it is cafeteria style with many options for meats and sides. I opted for the baked turkey wings with dressing, Mac and cheese, sauteed spinach and a corn bread muffin. The food was okay, my favorite item in the plate was the spinach. It was very flavorful. If I'm in the area again I would be willing to check them out again and try some different items.

    Oxtails, yellow rice, greens, yams.
    Marlon T.

    One of the best Soul Food spots I've come across! The service was amazing, and the food was even better. There were so many delicious options to choose from, but I had to go with the oxtails, they get me every time! Tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite reminded me why I love good soul food. If you're in Atlanta, this place is an absolute must-try!

    Beef liver dinner with extra onions and cranberry sauce
    Autumn R.

    The food is exceptionally delicious, there was only one time that the chicken liver was cooked to hard, but overall this place is awesome

    Tanisha L.

    Uber delivery order. Packaged neatly and portions still good as of onsite. Food was fresh and with good taste. Great options of all soul food staple items from collards to turkey wings and desserts.

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    Antonio G.

    My son was in town for a math conference and wanted some good soul food, so he said dad, we have to go to Big Daddy's Dish. It was great! I got the salmon, trying to be healthy and a veggie plate. My daughter for some chicken and chocolate cake. one son got pork chops, the other got some fried chicken. I loved it, great service, the people was great. The ambiance was a down home vibe. We will be back

    Tender Slow Cooked Oxtail Dinner
    Jill L.

    I came here for some good soul food and southern hospitality and I got both! I ordered the oxtails on yellow rice with Mac n cheese and collard greens. The oxtails were too salty for my taste, but were quite tender and yummy nonetheless . And the yellow rice was slightly hard. But the Mac n cheese and collard greens were so delicious, maybe the best I've ever had. I wish I could have tried all the main proteins! They had so many to choose from, from smothered pork chops to fried chicken to fried fish. I recommend this place!

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    The variety of food was excellent, and the service was spot on. And they're open late hours was a plus.

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    Terrible food. Phony reviews. Beware! The food tastes like a bunch of cheap ingredients thrown together.

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    13.6 miMidtown
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    Was here on a business trip and wanted some southern food and this did not disappoint. Sat at the…read morebar and service was amazing!!! I had to taste it all: she crab soup was a 10/10 Fried green tomatoes 4/10 (but I dont really like fried things just had to try them so maybe don't go off of my recommendation) Shrimp n grits 8/10 Biscuits 12/10 Cornbread 9/10 I wish I had more time, I'd come back for the soup and biscuits and to try more of the menu! Amazing service and cute ambiance

    Such a lovely and flavorful meal! I was in a rush and only got food through pick-up. Hence, I can't…read morespeak about the dining experience here. I got the Shrimp & Grits to-go. It came with a cornbread, a buttery biscuit, and banana pudding. I was pleasantly surprised by the other items since the ordering site only listed the entree. Best Shrimp & Grits I've had to date. The shrimp was fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The grits were smooth. The gravy was well seasoned, but not overly salty or rich. The cornbread and bread or biscuit was good, but not extraordinary. Those were quite dense and heavy paired with the other food. I loved the banana pudding. This meal jumpstarted my banana pudding hyper fixation. Very fragrant and not too thick yet still nice and creamy. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy either. It was a good dessert to round out the meal. I hope to come here again and have an actual sit down experience. Curious to see the ambiance!

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    11.0 mi
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    So today I had a REAL taste for some good soul food... you know the kind that just hits your spirit…read more But I was not about to make that drive all the way to Atlanta, so I decided to order through Uber Eats from Busy Bee Let me tell y'all... that was one of the BEST decisions I've made in a minute! I ordered for my whole crew -- my mom, my sister, my brother-in-law, my nephew, and myself -- and we went ALL IN. We had smothered pork chops, buy one get one free smothered chicken wings AND fried chicken wings (because why not! ), plus broccoli & cheese casserole, turnip greens, mashed potatoes, and that cornbread stuffing... BABYYYYY... when I say every single bite was GOOD... I mean GOOD GOOD Everything was seasoned just right, cooked with love, and giving real, authentic, down-home soul food. You can tell this is the kind of food that's been perfected over time -- not rushed, not watered down... just straight comfort on a plate. We were literally sitting there eating and just looking at each other like "yeah... this is it right here" That's when you KNOW the food hit! I'm already planning my next order -- whether it's for my family again or just me having a "treat myself" day. Because yes... it's THAT serious. And listen... I'm just gonna be honest... in MY humble opinion this right here is better than Paschal's. I said what I said! Don't come for me But for real, thank you Busy Bee for coming THROUGH with some amazing, authentic soul food that really fed the soul today If you haven't tried it yet... what are you waiting on?! Go get you some! Trust me... you're gonna be thinking about that next plate before you even finish the first one

    I read the reviews and accolades about this place, so I wanted to see what the hype was all about…read more Seems to be take-out only. I ordered take-out online and it said the order would take 45 minutes. Our order ended up taking more like one hour plus. I ordered the two-piece fried chicken platter, and the food runner told me the kitchen originally was going to give me only two drumsticks, but she told the kitchen to make me another order because two drumsticks was too little meat. I appreciated that gesture. Unfortunately, I didn't think their fried chicken lived up to the hype. I thought the skin was nicely crisp, but the flavor was simple and not impressive for the price and long wait. Also, they completely missed one of my side orders, and I didn't realize it until we had already left. I've eaten fried chicken from all kinds of different cuisines, so I found the fried chicken here a bit lackluster. Maybe their other food is better, but I don't think the fried chicken is worth the price or the wait. Also, be careful of missing food in your order because from reading some reviews, it seems that it happens too often.

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    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    11.9 miDowntown
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    What a great experience sitting at the bar for dinner…read more I was quickly greeted and got my drink order taken care of. I ordered a two piece white with slaw and greens. Awesome flavor! The staff let me sample the potato salad which was amazing. Was told the story about the lady that makes the pies and had a slice of pecan. Very good. I recommend you give them a try, because I will be back on my next visit to downtown. Enjoy!

    If the World consist of one country and one country only and with that country being the United…read moreStates of America, then whoever Gus is, you definitely nailed your restaurant name. While I admire their aspiration, the fact that I and many others didn't even get to try their self proclaimed world famous chicken makes that lofty goal pretty impossible to attain. What I mean by that is their service and kitchen are so extremely slow that they are constantly turning customers away. On a trip to Atlanta, I visited the restaurant with a party of 5. We seated ourselves because the sign told us to do so. But for more than 20 minutes we were ignored. I had to grab menus myself and had the greatest difficulty flagging down a server. When I was finally able to flag someone down to take orders, they said the food will be a 40-60min wait. First impression of this place is horrible, floors are sticky and a part of the table was not properly cleaned off with chicken batter crumbs still present. The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived, but the lack of service and care is totally unforgivable. I heard from a friend after the fact, who came by the restaurant earlier that same evening, that the situation was similar at that point. At that point the restaurant was pretty empty, and they said the estimated food wait time was more or less the same as what we were told. We left right after without trying the chicken. And so did my friend who tried visiting earlier in the evening. World famous? Not quite.

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    A friend recommended I checked this place out. The ambiance…read morewas welcoming and fun. And we all enjoyed the food and the regional selections. They even had a band playing which was fun and unexpected. We also loved our moonshine drinks and the specialty margarita. The service was outstanding and the bathrooms were clean, which is always important. Would love to visit this place again!

    The band is the only redeeming part of this place and they stop an hour before closing. Despite…read morethat, there's still a $5 "entertainment fee" per person on every check in addition to the auto-gratuity. I looked through multiple photos on Yelp, and everything already looked underwhelming, which is why I settled on something that seemed hard to mess up. To my surprise, even that was disappointing. Unfortunately, my food was cold and dry. The grits ARE NOT traditional grits and resembled overcooked rice. The macaroni&cheese was dry and lackluster, and the chicken thigh tasted as if it was refried, resulting in it being overcooked. Everything needed seasoning. Service felt combative. Our food was dropped off, and the server didn't return until it was time to ask about the check, even though we were still eating. Tourist may be keeping this place open. If you're local, this may be a spot to grab a quick shot and hear the band for a song or two, but I'd lower expectations for everything else.

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    It's been a minute since I been to this location. I came here first awhile back and then I been to…read morethe Duluth or Lawrenceville location that is in a strip of stores. The food was delicious at that location also. The cashier customer service here at this location is wonderful. Very thorough taking care of the customer order. I was asked did I want the gravy definitely on the dressing and the turkey wings.. The turkey wings come on a bed of rice with the choice of 2 sides dressing and Mac and cheese also the cashier asked did I want the cranberry sauce of course. I I also got the lemonade mixed with the peach punch.. Delicious food from a great place easy to get in and out the parking lot. I went here on 5/20/2025

    Tucked just off the highway with a small parking lot out front, this spot is easy to get to--even…read moreif you miss the turn like I did. I stopped nearby for something else, got a recommendation from a local, and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. The building has great curb appeal--fresh paint, clean signage, and a tidy appearance that pulls you in. Inside, it's a casual, counter-service setup with a clean, open dining room and a few booths around the edge. The vibe is informal and welcoming. The food is served cafeteria-style: you pick your meat and sides, and they plate it for you. While the default seems to be takeout, you're welcome to sit and eat there. I went with the baked chicken, which comes with rice and gravy and includes two sides. I picked cabbage and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was exactly what you'd hope for--cheesy, creamy, smooth, and flavorful with satisfying cheese pulls in every bite. The cabbage was cooked just right--tender but not mushy--with great seasoning. The rice and gravy had deep, balanced flavor without being too salty or heavy. In fact, nothing was oversalted, which is a rare and welcome surprise in a small spot like this. The meal also came with a small cornbread muffin that hit the spot. Dessert options included hot cobblers like apple and peach, along with a tempting variety of cake slices--all of which looked fantastic.

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