Carolyn Quinns

This place is a nice restaurant. The outer appearance doesn't give you the ... ooooo I wonder what…read morethey sell feeling from the inside. But boy were we missing out. The food is displayed before you. In a cafeteria/Piccadilly style. The prices are ok; $10 per plate without dessert or salad. ‍ The salmon cakes were amazing. The fried chicken is fried well. The veggies and sides are always tasteful and on point. The staff are welcoming. The wait line isn't long. I will surely return.

A good variety of food that is spooned out to you. In other words no seconds. Their banana puddings…read moreis outstanding.

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuit

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, jalapeño corn bread, deviled eggs

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Chicken pot pie, collard greens, and macaroni & cheese

Carolyn Quinn's Southern Comfort Food

3.9(9 reviews)

0.0 mi

It's been a little while since I've been back over here, so this review's overdue, but they are…read moredefinitely a hidden gem, behind the warehouses off of exit 216, you'll find this location connected to the gas station, I have pulled up ordered a burger meal which was great, and then the next couple of times I have went, I had their wings. I believe they oven roast their wings. (Don't quote me on that lol) BUT! they do make their own flavors to gloss the wings with and my 2nd time eating here, I had the "Madea" flavor. It was EXCELLENT, I absolutely cleaned off the plate after taking it to-go, definitely need to stop by there again. I definitely recommend the spot though, the wait isn't too long either, tasty and will fulfill your appetite!

My rehab facility had lunch catered in honor of Black History Month. Let's just say I am feeling a…read morebit sleepy & sluggish as I type this. Lol. Everything was amazing! Great southern food. The customer service was amazing. Mr. Quinn made ordering a smooth process. I was even able to call back & small items on. It arrived on time within our window timeframe. I received a follow up call to ensure that we were pleased with our service. Yes, we are!!! If you're wondering about Carolyn Quinn's, do yourself a favor and support this wonderful family ran business. The staff here at Southern Crescent TBI highly recommends!

FRIED CHICKEN

FRESH FISH

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BONELESS BBQ RIBS!

Southern Fusion Dining

4.7(392 reviews)

3.9 mi

The food was delicious and the portions are enormous here…read more Biscuit and gravy plate could feed two people. Service was awesome too.

I love coming to this place. I come almost every weekend or if not definitely every month. It's a…read morenice small family style restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the service is always great. My favorite is the catfish and the pepper jack grits. Honestly they have the best grits in the world I haven't had a place that can even compare to their grits.

I just wish I would've taken pictures of the food.

Shrimp and Grits....started eating them and then said I need a photo

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Lemon blueberry Colossal Cinnamon Roll

Golden Grill

4.2(14 reviews)

2.0 mi

Hands down the best local burger I've had in McDonough! Golden Grill serves up that classic,…read moreno-fuss burger flavor that takes you straight back to an old-school diner but better. The burger was seasoned perfectly, juicy, and cooked just right. GG's sauce? A game changer. Tangy, savory, and just the right kick it ties the whole thing together. The fries were golden and crispy perfection, and the wings? Crunchy outside, flavorful inside, with just the right amount of heat and seasoning. It's clear they care about their food and their customers. If you see the Golden Grill truck, don't pass it up this is comfort food done right. Service was quick and efficient.

**This is for their second food truck located in the BP gas station parking lot off exit-201**…read more My notes on this place are on the picky side, on the boarder of personal tastes...because they are putting in the effort of kicking out some good food. Everything that came out was freshly fried and made with well maintained toppings/ingredients. So no complaints at all there. Burgers-My only note would be to season the meat with some burger seasoning once it's on the flat top. The bun is perfect, the veg is cold, the sauces are saucy and you take a bit of it all looking for the juicy flavorful combo but the meat just misses that mark. It doesn't need much...just a little shake of seasoning to round it all out. Mozza sticks and mac&cheese bits...have no notes, they were fried to order and came out screamin' hot...dipped in GGs sauce or the White Sauce was perfect. Sauces- GG sauce is a mayo, sriracha and sweet chili sauce mix...there may be other things in it too, but those are the top 3. White Sauce is their take on an Alabama white sauce...but this one is less vinegar and more creamy because of the mayo. Little bit of heat, but not what I would call spicy. I-75 Loaded fries...were loaded up! How the fries managed to stay crispy for as long as they did-with all the cheese and sauce defies logic. The jalapeños make this dish on the hotter side, so if you don't like heat...you should order it without them-because they don't skimp on them. Honestly this could have done without the hot Cheetos-they didn't really add to it other than color and they got mushy quick. We also got the beefy/steak rice bowl, but it was for my husband's meal prep the next day. It wouldn't be fair to review based on him eating it a day later...so I'm going to leave that review out. We did see several people ordering it while we waited...so I'm thinking it's a favorite. It's a food truck-not fast food so we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for our order. The crew working it were all nice and our food was well packaged so we suffered zero losses. We will be stopping by and trying all their chicken options for our next round!

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Leo's Cafe

4.2(257 reviews)

3.9 mi

Best burger in the county. Nice thick and juicy to enjoy…read more I typically like my burger with just mustard and ketchup so you can taste the beef. It's awesome. Absolutely the best

Ain't no way this place deserves five stars! I came here after hearing all the great reviews and…read moreseeing how packed it was, so I figured the food must really be that good. Well... either people in Georgia have different taste buds than I do, or I need to stop listening to these reviews and go see for myself. The breakfast I had was freaking awful. That's really all I'm going to say. Don't always listen to what people are saying--go try the place for yourself and make your own judgment. As for me, I'll never be back again

Great service

Steak and Eggs, Wings Platter

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Cheese grits

Martha Jane's Southern Cookin'

4.8(24 reviews)

27.0 mi

I absolutely adore little spots like this. The food is cooked with love and just comfort food in…read moregeneral. Our server was a hoot and never missed a beat. We didn't want or wait for anything! The decor inside was modern yet still cozy, perfect blend of home vibe with some modern touches. The outside still has that small time feel. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! I had the steak biscuit and I'm telling you this (definitely homemade) biscuit (so much yum) was the size of my plate as was the chicken fried steak! I ordered a side of sausage gravy to dip it in which I definitely recommend. The gravy was so delicious! My dining companion got the biscuits and gravy (tasting their gravy is what made me want my own side of it). We also ordered an appetizer of the cheese balls with marinara which was a hit as well. We also ordered some meals to go since we were dropping off food. I didn't get to try those but I did get a bite of the fried green tomatoes appetizer. These are the best I've had in so long, if ever! They know what they are doing and they do it right! This is the place for good southern cookin'

The pecan blueberry pancakes are almost too big for the plates and absolutely Heaven for your…read moremouth! I know they offer other food, but we only go for breakfast and I only order the pancakes because they are so amazing! I've eaten a bit of my husband's bacon, and it was delicious too. But seriously-those pancakes are *chef's kiss*!

Clean and Great Food!

Cheese ball appetizer

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Steak biscuit almost the size of my plate

Gritz Family Restaurant

4.1(312 reviews)

3.9 mi

Old school breakfast spot. Service is impeccable and the staff is awesome. Food is homemade cooking…read moreand the grits are to die for.

Gritz Family Restaurant in McDonough Square has become one of those spots that just feels like…read morehome. I've been here a few times myself, and my father is a true regular--here every single week--and there's a reason he keeps coming back. We've tried just about everything on the menu, and every dish has that unmistakable Southern comfort feel. From the hearty portions to the familiar, made-with-love flavors, it's the kind of food that instantly transports you back to family kitchens and Sunday gatherings. The service is consistently friendly, too. No matter how busy it gets, the staff treats you like family--warm greetings, genuine conversations, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to return before you've even left. If you're looking for classic Southern comfort food with a community feel, Gritz Family Restaurant delivers every time.

Gritz Family Restaurant - Inside

Yummy hot chocolate

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Front of restaurant

H&H Soul Food Restaurant

4.0(264 reviews)

48.2 mi

Where does one began when you visit a legend, that has retained what made it great . Well, Im from…read moreFlorida. So on our way back from visiting friends at Lake Lanier, I as the passenger + navigator said..hmmm...we need a break but let's find soul food. I said. Who goes thru Macon and dont eat good. Not me. So, I hit Yelp. Then I asked AI. Claude. Claude gave me a list and there was the H! So we drove 20 minutes out the way. Best detour ever! Go early. Buy an extra meal for home. I gladly dropped my cash. ..salmon cakes made me cry....everything was off the chain. Well, I had my good juju on, I sat on a bench with a 30 year veteran of this place. She talked my ear off, what a delight. So the place is decked out in Allman brothers memorbilia. It was their early haunt as they rose to fame. Well the founder, older blk lady is dead. Her family smartly sold out to corporate. But it was worth it. They maintained all thats good. Even the tiny old bathrooms. Need an update for sure. But. .Definitely worth the visit. Parking was horrible! So go early! Now, you need to go by Macon cemetery. See Allman burial, civil war places. I want to explore Macon more now! Well, as we drove home, around Jacksonville, I reached in the back seat. No fork. Just a smile. Yes i fed my driver. Salmon cakes hit on all cylinders. Sadly the two meat plate left off my meat, turkey. But forgiven. I should have checked my to go order. Never trust. Always verify. Broke my own rules! Stop by. Soak up history, flavors in this quaint cafeteria style. Nothing fancy. Just pure delight!

We visited again!!! And it's still just as memorable as the first time…read more We arrived on Sunday around noon and had 9 people. Our wait was minimal and once seated the magic happened! Our server was attentive and prompt! The food was oh so good! Loooooved the "white" gravy with biscuits. Made me feel like I was sitting at my Maw Maws table. So damn good! Fried chicken was still a hit! And the fried okra was perfect! Look forward to returning again and again!

The kitchen

Oxtail with collard greens, red beans and rice,

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Burning Bush Southern Cafe and Grill

5.0(3 reviews)

12.9 mi

I ordered the Banana Pudding! I have searched low and high for a banana pudding that is homemade!…read moreMeaning , from the pudding to the meringue! One that, within the first bite, takes me back to my childhood. I contacted the owner of The Burning Bush Southern Cafe, and described to him for what I was searching. Demetriuwas professional and patient. He explained in detail, how he crafted his banana pudding. It seemed that I had found THEEE Banana Pudding! Additionally, Demetrius's customer service was excellent! As he delivered my order to me, over an hour away! I ordered the "Old School Banana Pudding", and the "New School Banana Pudding ". Both were AH-mazing! However, the "Old School Banana Pudding ", is THEEE ONE!!! Thank You Demetrius!!!! I highly recommend Burning Bush Southern Cafe!!!

Listen, l can't say enough about the Burning Bush ...Always delicious food, with healthy portions,…read moreexcellent service I have had my Thanksgiving meal prepared a couple of years straight... The banana pudding is the best!!

Old School Banana Pudding

Cabbage and sausage with jalapeño cornbread

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Miller's Ale House

3.7(377 reviews)

3.6 mi

This specific order was delivered via DoorDash…read more The secured packing was greatly appreciated. The food was carefully packaged and everything was nice and hot when it arrived. I ordered the Pork Osso Buco! It had a nice crust and flavorful throughout. I accidentally ordered a baked potato and mashed potatoes as well, the potato was perfect. I've eaten at this restaurant as well in McDonough, the food has never disappointed! Enjoy!

Whitney provided excellent service. The restaurant ambiance was appropriate for a sports bar. The…read morefood was very good and was brought out quickly. Enjoy eating here.

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Mimosa Brunch

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LeShae M.

314

10 years ago

I stopped by this place to check it out. I must say, I'm glad I did! the lady who took my order was very friendly and the food was so....good! I've been looking for homemade tasting mac and cheese and I must say, they did not disappoint. I had fried chicken, green beans and mac and cheese. My food was hot and my chicken was fried to perfection. The guy came out and asked how everything was, he was also a funny guy. I love this place and will definitely stop by again. read more

Saeed A.

10 years ago

This is the best kept secret in McDonough, GA for now because in a couple of weeks this place will be the best Soul Food spot in the state PERIOD!!!!!! Great Food from the Collard Greens to Mac and Cheese, then there was the Chicken to the Salmon Cakes. The food was hot and had the Home Cooking touch to it. I don't even live in GA. I was visiting family and stop in and now this is a must stop every time I visit here. Simply the BEST!!!!!!!!!! read more

East S.

10 years ago

Carolyn Quinns is the best southern comfort food in South Henry County. I love their fried fish, mac and cheese, potato salad, but the blackeye peas is out of bounds. I don't know what they do to get them to taste the way they do, but they are out of sight. Take the ride and you won't be disappointed. read more

Devin O.

5 years ago

I have been in town for a week, ate at burger joints, steak & rib house's. Just had the best meal in seven days! Not fancy in any way, but exceptionally clean! I will be back......love your small local business, especially when they are doing everything right. read more

Jantzen M.

7 years ago

The service was great and the food was excellent. For a place so close to my work I will definitely be going back for more. If you want to try something new in town stop by and have a delicious meal there. read more

David L.

10 years ago

Great food!! The wings were fantastic and delicious!! Nice people with great service!! Will be going there a lot. I recommend the Chicago... lemon pepper and buffalo sauce... mmmmm mmmmm good!! read more

Charlie T.

9 years ago

Food is Amazing!! Great southern hospitality!!! Makes you feel like your home away from home!!! Definitely will be coming back!!

Joshua D.

10 years ago

I've eaten here a couple times now, and I can say that it is easily the best place to go for food around Henry County.

Michelle H.

10 years ago

Friday special is Salmon Cakes...just like Mama made them. Very good food. A must try in McDonough/Locust Grove!!

Caleb D.

10 years ago

Best southern food in Henry county! Great wings and french fries, will be going a lot!!

Andrew F.

5 years ago

Great food breakfast and lunch more than satisfying

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