Went here a few weeks ago after church hoping for some good soul food however was disappointed. WE ordered 3 meals: fried chicken, oxtails, rib tips. My husband said the oxtails were pretty good. We also enjoyed the Mac and cheese, and corn bread. However, the fried chicken was not crispy or seasoned. The dressing was extremely dry and the rib tips were... different and not in a good way. read more

Went here on Saturday around 4pm. Place was EMPTY!! That should have told me I was gonna get subpar food. Upon arriving...ALL the staff was EXTREMELY nice and welcoming.... I ordered a oxtail plate which comes with rice or potatoes and two sides. My mom wanted only a turkey wing with yellow rice. The sides did not look appetizing to me so I only got the cabbage and mashed potatoes. We get to the cashier (a man)...and he tries to charge my mom $7 for the one turkey wing plus $5 for rice ala carte. I said..."no way are we paying $5 for basic rice!" He proceeds VERY RUDELY to tell the girl to remake my mom food and take out the rice! I THEN say...well MY food was supposed to come with rice, she can have MY rice. I only got the two sides with my oxtails and was supposed to have gotten rice. He tries to argue that they don't normally do that. He finally consents. Oxtails had decent flavor BUT were NOT tender and you only get Three tails (VERY SMALL PORTION for $28.) I added garlic salt to them once I got home and they were FIRE! The cabbage was terrible! No flavor...no salt...no nothing. The mashed potatoes and gravy was probably the BEST I have ever eaten at a restaurant in my life. I would go back JUST for those. The cornbread was terrible! Dry and old, no butter, grainy and hard and crusted! I spit it out! My mom say the rice was cold and she too found the muffin to be terrible! She says her turkey wing needed salt and was NOT tender at all..she ranked it a 7/10 (average). She says it wasn't good but it wasn't bad either. The awesome gravy kinda saved it for her. This place is hit and miss! The stank attitude of the cashier makes me not ever wanna come back here again. read more

Big Daddy's on Old National is the only place I go to for soul food, what can I say. It's always hot, good, with nice portions. The food is constantly being turned over & I don't feel like I'm getting old food. The servers are always nice too. read more

Great place, great customer service service, very clean. However the food doesn't look good as it seems. Dress taste like cornbread, I know box mac when i take it and you couldn't fool me. The oxtails was awesome i enjoyed every bite. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went to Big Daddy's Kitchen for lunch and as many of the reviews said, there was a line. Everyone except for the one gentleman who looked like the manager/maitre d' wore masks. The place was very clean and the tables were moderately separated. The servers were very courteous as well. The food was great and there was plenty of it. I had the shrimp over yellow rice and it was a mountainous serving! I would absolutely go back. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Shrimp over yellow rice with collard greens. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

DOORDASH We ordered or lunch food looks good too much black pepper for our taste and our Yams & corn muffin was missing ( you wrote it down and still missing Ck pic) , we will order again just less items, maybe the will not get mixed up and leave off items read more

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This is the best soul food restaurant period. Not only is the food excellent but the enormous size of the portions served always last us for two days. Thank you Big Daddy's. read more

Terrible customer wait is excessive also food isn't worth it moreso overpriced I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anybody honestly

We visited the restaurant on 10/30/22. After waiting an hour in line, we finally reached the counter where I was told they were out of the particular item I desired (fried pork chops). I was further informed there was no ETA on the availability. No apologies or concern for patrons standing & waiting for hours. I ended up NOT eating the food I ordered because it just wasn't good; dressing was gummy/soggy, okra was stringy, squash was gritty, lima beans had a funny/spoiled taste & turkey legs were very dry and severely overcooked. No matter the area or location of any restaurant establishment in the Atlanta area, there needs to be a level of respect for customers owners provide that clearly this business is lacking. read more

First of all I spent 68$ here yesterday. My oxtails tasted like nothing but vinegar. Squash wasn't tender at all. Only thing good was the cornbread. Also ordered turkey wings wing had chicken feathers on it just flocking around together like they was still supposed to be on the meat. That is ridiculous. My mom didn't even touch that turkey wing or she would've choked off of a FEATHER. staff is nice but that's the only good thing about the candler rd location. I'm pissed off almost 70$ on something I could've made at home at it would've actually been good... I'm mad because the advertisement makes it seem like the food is bussing but it's not fasho. #FalseAdvertisement #PoorQualityFood #FEATHERS ON TURKEY WINGS. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

excellent food! great and fast service! this place was recommended to me by a local and i'm so glad i got to taste it! truly mouth watering goodness! read more

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Great Food and personnel I would definitely recommend this food spot if you're in the area check them out

If you want a home cooked southern meal this is definitely the place to go. It has a mom and pop feel and the people were kind and funny. The reason behind this 3 star rating is simple. Mac n cheese, which is personally my favorite side dish wasn't done any justice. It tasted like boxed Mac n cheese, specifically the deluxe box you get from Walmart. I feel when making southern home cooked food, baked Mac n cheese is a must. Also the broccoli/ cheese/ rice casserole was ok but had a slight sour taste after a few bites. On another note, my fish was cooked to order and the seasoning was on point and the juice/kool aid taste like diabetes in cup and I loved every second of it. Reminds me of my childhood. Definitely worth a try! read more

This review is painful to express, because I am from this community and I use to be a fan of this location. There is another location near Greenbrier Mall, which in my opinion has better tasting food. Unfortunately, it is a bit farther from my home, so I would frequent this location out of convenience but not by preferred choice. To be fair in my review, as stated I use to think this place had decent soul food. I am of African-American heritage, so I think I know and am very familiar with what good Southern soul food taste like, I've ate it all my life!!! But this place is the worst tasting, unflavorfull, cold served piece of crap I have ever had. I have been here two other times recently; in addition, to this review and I have been met with the same disappointment in the quality of the food. I don't know what the problem is?? Maybe they changed cooks, I don't know if they prepare by recipe, because I don't know how two locations, with the same franchise name have two totally different outcomes??? Nevertheless, I am not a fan anymore. I will not be coming back. This location has lost the privilege of earning my hard earned dollar. The last meal that I purchased for me and my family cost $48 dollars; of which, I had to throw into the garbage can. I do not waste food, nor do I waste money !!!!!! But enough is enough.... and I needed to express my discontent. I probably should call management to express my disappointment, because they should be informed and not continue to operate under a false impression that their food is good. There are not many good Southern soul food restaurants and now there are even less. If you have made it this far to my review, thank you. It is sincerely intented to caution you and I hope to inform the establishment to do an independent survey, if they intend on staying in business. Thanks again, for your read. This review was not done with malice, but with sincere concern for a better product in my community. We can do better!! And I hold this location accountable, to do better!!!!! read more

DO NOT EAT HERE !!!! BAD COSTUMER SERVICE I ordered baked tilapia over rice and when I checked my food I was given fried tilapia with no rice when I called back the lady told me that they don't serve baked tilapia (which is clearly on the menu) and she said "there's a lot of stuff on the menu" then I brought up why don't I have my rice that I paid for and she said "the fish doesn't come with rice then she hung up on me. I don't know what kind of establishment this is but I won't spend another penny here read more

Soul food that soothes the soul is some of the best food you can have and Big Daddy does deliver that. Now if you are a fan or apart of the Mary Mac's crowd as I am, you will be disappointed in your dining experience, but for a quick soul food bite it will serve you well to stop by. The menu or selection has some of the down home southern staples that you will love. The inside dining experience gets a 1 , but I have been spoiled by best. My favorite, I don't have one, loved the cornbread. My suggestion is not the Turkey Wing (yes you get 1 wing, and extra one will cost you $3.99), I mean who eats one Turkey wing....WHO? As always if you are in the ATL or NYC, hollah at ya Boi or catch me on urbanbrotha.com. read more

I really wanted to enjoy my meal but the order taker made a mistake and we were too far to make changes. The pork chops were delicious everything else was subpar. These were no homemade drinks available which makes me believe they are really tasty. read more

Pass. Food gave me gastroenteritis. NEVER again. The food had a slightly spoiled smell. read more

I haven't had soul food in a while. I walked into this place and it was like a kids walking into a candy store. Everything was seasoned just right, I finally found a new restaurant. read more

In times like this, it's hard to get a good soul food meal. My friend and I throughly enjoyed our meal. I ordered the oxtail dinner with Mac and sweet potatoes. My friend had the jerk chicken lunch special with a side of spaghetti. The order was ready quickly. A big item I would recommend would be the Koolaid Large-Sized with light ice. They have three versions Suicide mix was my favorite. read more

I was craving soul food and decided to stop here. I'm sorry but I won't return. Service is nice but ..... The chicken is bland ( the flour is seasoned... not the chicken). Macaroni and cheese not backed almost seems as it is packaged and extra cheese was mixed in then served. The collard greens taste as if they are from a can. read more

The lady who serves the food has a nasty attitude. The fried chicken was tasty but cold. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - I decided to try the broccoli casserole today and something about it just was not right it had a tangy spoiled taste to it - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I will say when I was invited to meet a friend for lunch, I was hesitant once he said where. Big Daddy's Kitchen surprised me! The food was well seasoned and tasty! The turkey wing with rice was tender. The sweet potatoes and mac were both right on the money! I was doubtful in the beginning but I shall return.. and soon! read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Mac and cheese with sweet potatoes, rice and turkey wing. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went here today to try the food for the first time. I went with the meatloaf, some rice and gravy and mac and cheese because my meal came with 2 sides. First issue, they gave me a huge portion of meatloaf but I only ate a small bit after realizing it was to spicy and burning up my mouth. I then started eating the mac and cheese hoping it would cool things down and it did and wasn't bad. I did not touch my rice because the gravy sauce they added had meat in it and I didn't know what kind of meat it was. All in all, I spent a decent amount for a meal and didn't touch hardly anything. Not everyone likes spicy foods, I wish restaurants understood that. I won't be back. read more

I love Big Daddy's. This is far from my first visit but the oxtails just hit differently enough to make me post a review lol. They were so tender and flavorful. I've never been disappointed with anything I've eaten from this establishment. From the food, to the cakes, to the strawberry banana pudding and especially the lemonade. Everything is delicious!!!! The only reason I gave 4 stars is because they are always packed so the servers and cashier always have a rushed attitude like dang it's so much to choose from calm down. But I will always return to Big Daddy's when I need a good meal to stick to my bones read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Oxtails yellow rice cabbage Mac and cheese and cornbread - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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So I was I'm the mood for good soul food and decided to stop at Big Daddy's. I love the fact that had a plenty of options for the lunch special which comes with meat and 2 sides. This day they also had oxtails for 11.99. So that's what I ordered with double mac n cheese. Now I should have known by the looks of the oxtail broth that it was too thin. That was a clear red flag and I should've ordered them because they were horrible absolutely horrible on top of being EXTREMLY SALTY!!! Now the mac and cheese on the other hand was delicious creamy and cheesy. I loved it. My corn muffin would have been good if it wasn't burnt I also had their homemade drinks. I had all three flavors mix which was delicious I have to say. I thought some dessert will be great so I also had a banana pudding with strawberries in it. The banana pudding would have been good but the moisture from the strawberries made it really wet and yucky overall it was an okay experience. They have plenty of other options for me to just x them out. I would go back and try some other meat selections along with the mac and cheese read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Straberry Banana Pudding - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I absolutely Love this place all the portions are nice in big Bay last at least a 1 or 2 days the macaroni and cheese actually has a flavor I love Mac their yams . All the food has flavor is nice in season they actually cared about their customers. A lot of the meals are affordable it comes with entree meat two size in also comes with cornbread. All the seafood is made to order so it's nice and hot. If you ever get a chance to go there make sure you try the lemony and get a to go me because you're gonna want more after you eat vale wants this is my 2nd time going and I had got the beat its macconichie's a yam the 1st time I went I got the catfish dinner Sweet potato souffle , macaroni and Cheddar Broccoli casserole and it was all amazing a last meal about 3 days and I was full at the every bite read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Beef tips - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was great. Closest thing I've had to my mama's southern cooking in a long time. The line was out the door but it moved pretty quickly. But... that's what comes along with good food and good service. read more

Some of the beef tips were tough & hard to chew. I had to spit it out. Some other pieces were tender. The macaroni had a strange flour taste to it. Not cheesy at all. A lot of the sweet potato juice had leaked over into the Mac n cheese as well in the to-go box so maybe it would be good idea to plate that separately. The sweet potatoes were the best part. The corn bread muffin was kinda dry. The fruit punch/ lemonade mix was very good also. Tastes like kool aid. I don't think I will eat here again. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Beef tips - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I usually go to the one on Old Nat , I went to this one the other day since it was closer to my house. I got the BBQ Chicken wing dinner , the taste and flavor was good as always. However I was disappointed in the amount of feathers I had on my chicken wings. A few would've been okay (and that's me being nice) but the amount of feathers on that chicken was completely unacceptable makes me think that there was no prep involved at all. I hate that because I do love this place! Maybe just not this location. read more

I ordered the oxtails with rice, yams and collards. It was pretty good. The oxtails were very tender and the gravy was not too salty. The food is homemade so it is good food, but presentation is not the neatest. The restaurant looks kind of sketchy in the front but the food makes up for it. read more

Restaurant gave delivery partner the wrong order so I put in a second order, and the restaurant refused to allow multiple delivery partners to pick up my new order. Even after driving to the restaurant myself to show them their mistake they refused to remake my order, placing the blame on Uber. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly. I am a true girl raised in the south (GRITS) and I definitely recommend this place for a good southern soulful meal. read more

I came to Atlanta looking for some good soul food. I search best soul food and saw that big daddys kitchen was number 4 in The Atlanta area. I arrived to see some amazing food behind the glass. I got the Mac and cheese, chicken, and corn bread. Corn bread was fluffy but not sweet enough for me. The Mac and cheese wasn't cheesy enough and quiet peppery. The chicken was absolutely amazing. The lemonade they make in house was super good also. I felt right at home here tho read more

Underwhelmed. No Frills cafeteria-style buffet. If you deviate from the meat + 2 deal, the price can add up quickly. Quality in dishes was very uneven. The barbecue sauce has good flavor, the cabbage was good, the mac and cheese was nothing special. My friend had the turkey and dressing and had to send it back for being dry and tasteless. Peach cobbler was great but cakes were especially disappointing. read more

I have gone to big daddy's since we moved out here two months ago usually very good but tonight was not the peach cobbler was very dry and my whittling fish was not cooked all the way! The staff there was very nice and the sides were good. read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Dry peaches cobbler - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Where The #Soul Food is The Real Deal with The Teast of Down Home Cooking,The Old Fashion Way,(Just The Way Mom Makes It) Where The Soul is in The FOOD read more

Very friendly staff. It's basically a cafeteria style restaurant serving soul food. A huge selection from ribs, fried chicken & fish, meatloaf, baked chicken, turkey wings and probably every vegetable you can think of. Good flavors on everything. Nice clean spot. Family run I believe. Will be back, but hard to decide with so many good choices read more

Big Daddy's Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Soooo happy I went with my gut on this one. This was on my list with Mary Macs but with the ridiculous wait at Mary Macs we came here to no wait and hot and ready authentic soul food. It's not a fancy eatery but it's what you get when you go to granny's house for a plate and that's fine with me! The staff was very accommodating and nice. The food was bomb! Good cheap lunch specials on Saturdays is something I don't get down in Fort Lauderdale. I left feeling very satisfied and my brother who lives here has a new spot now! read more

I was really looking forward to my meal from here. I have heard such good reviews, but HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED. Chopped jerk chicken was not, canned green beans and mac n cheese, 2nd meal veggie plate also can turnips with no cornbread. read more