Crowe's Open Air Bar-B-Que

It's small but packs a huge punch. The food is delicious and their wings are probably the star of…read morethe show when done to perfection (happens all the time) All the employees are amazing and although it's been a minute since I have been there I still have the taste of the bang bang shrimp in my mouth.

The service was great but the food could have been a little better…read more They have a bunch of daily specials which is really cool. My wings were dry and my wife's steak was really bland. The burger also could have used some more seasoning as well. Overall the steak and burger was cooked well, just didn't have flavor. The atmosphere is really cool and it does feel like you are part of the town. The food just could be better.

Good crowd for a Wednesday

Cup of french onion soup, $5.99

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Indoor bar area

Farmview Market

4.1(178 reviews)

2.7 mi

Probably some of the best employees and customer service I've ever talked too. They know their…read morestuff and make incredible dishes. I had the catfish sandwich and was amazed by the level in which it was cooked. The seats were comfortable and I really felt like there was a southern charm to the establishment. Will come back!

Breakfast one morning while visiting the area. Inside the grocery store on the right hand side as…read moreyou walk into the building. An interesting mix of restaurant, cafe, ice cream parlor, grocery store with a lot of staff all around. The interior high ceilings make it a bit loud. This place is very popular with the locals. Walk up counter service, order and pay, get a buzzer and when it goes off your food is ready for you to retrieve. Menu boards are overhead at the register, there is also a buffet available through a different service line. After looking things over, I went for the pecan crusted chicken sando with fries. The sandwich was prepared well and cooked as it should be. The fries were also good. 3.5 Stars rounded up for having a solid farm to table presence 01283

The Rooster Biscuit + pimento cheese grits are a fan-favorite breakfast combo

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Amici - Madison

3.3(147 reviews)

1.4 mi

The food was good as always and the service was attentive. That's why I gave 4 stars…read more There was a live band . They weren't bad. Just because it goes to 11 doesn't mean it should. They should take a hint they're too loud when there are 4 people sitting near them and everyone else is crammed into the bar and the far end of the room. If you can't communicate with the server or your companion that takes away some of the fun out of the experience.

Took forever to get check, food was BAR-FOOD. Salad not good…read moreserver did nothing to address our complaint. Charged full price for Salad.... Very disappointed to say the least

Onion rings basket off the summer menu-- ok but not a must have

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R+B CAFE

4.8(57 reviews)

1.7 mi

My family and I were visiting from California, and we are so blessed to have tried the food from R…read more+ B Cafe, it was truly an experience we will NEVER forget and can't wait to go back! The collard greens were impeccable; the salt and flavor content was pure perfection. The crisp on the fried chicken was so delicious. We also tried the banana cream pie and it was truly the best I have ever had. Their drinks are also super tasteful and had the perfect sweetness. Mr. Barry even gave us some GA peaches and just the entire interaction and hospitality from the moment you walk in makes you feel like family.

Very nice and friendly staff. The building reminded me of…read moregrandma's house. Located on the corner of the street. Easy to find without GPS. I had the fried pork-chops with black-eyed peas and mac and cheese. Decided to try the corn bread instead of the rolls. Washed it all down with some sweet tea. Pork chops were good and seasoned just right. Black eyed peas were a little salty to my taste. The corn bread wasn't tasty at all. The Mac and cheese lacked that home cooked flavor that I hoped for.

Very clean!

Catfish, greens, and mac and cheese

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R+B Soul Cafe Restaurant front entrance.

Ricardo's Kouzzina

4.3(112 reviews)

1.5 mi

We had dinner here while in the area, and it was an excellent meal on many levels. The restaurant…read moreinterior is open and comfortable, a main dining level and a lower level bar area with seating. Our server was so kind and gracious, she made our meal an exceptional one. A nice, concise menu. We gave it a good perusal and started with a couple appetizers. Their Fried Chicken Potstickers and the Baked Feta with pita bread. The potstickers were very good, a nice sear and a flavorful filling. The Baked feta was exceptionally good. Done old school, wrapped in foil with a little evoo and sliced tomato then baked until the feta was almost melting. So delicious and flavorful. It was a great appetizer and it reminded me of my days in Italy decades ago. I saw it on the nightly specials board walking in and went for their Ahi Tuna evenings special. It was beautifully prepared, seared to near perfect and just a delicious wondeful meal. Tender, succulent Ahi sliced. We had a great evening dining here with kind professional staff, a solid menu and a comfortable environment in which to enjoy it all 4.5 Stars rounded up for our server and host 01287

It was my wife's birthday and I needed somewhere close by, upscale but not extravagant. I checked…read moreout the website , looked nice, they took reservations so sure let's give it a try. Reservations at 8, right on time. Walked in seated right away by the hostess. The standard server will be with you shortly here are your menus. Our waitress Summer had the timing down. Just as we figured out what we wanted from the drink menu she arrived. An old fashioned is our go to so two Seasonal Old Fashioned to start. We also ordered the baked Feta for appetizer. The interior is warm and open. Tables and chairs have plenty of room We sat overlooking the bar area (the bar is at a lower level). Only thing I would change is sitting at a table vs a High top. Drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. The baked feta was so good warm and creamy, tomatoes and seasoning provided depth. Summer provided the specials of the day as well as her thoughts on various entree. My wife originally was looking at a pasta w shrimp. Summer brought to our attention the pork chop - she said I know you think of how good can a pork chop be but ours is really amazing. So my wife changed her mind and went with the pork chop. I elected for the Red Fish atop orzo. Entrees arrived and wow they looked perfect. That pork chop was thick, nice crisp sear topped with apples ( sautéed perfectly not soggy). My red fish was well seasoned and tasted great. What amazed me was the spinach and tomato orzo! So creamy and subtle it complimented the fish so well. You can't have a Birthday without desert. Again Summer provided great recommendations and insights. Salted Caramel cheesecake for the birthday girl and I had the crème brûlée cheesecake cake. Both were very good not too dense and not fluff. The flavors were not overpowering so you enjoy the flies well as the taste of cheesecake. Price was what I expected, it's not bar food , priced appropriately. Remember I said reservations were at 8 ? They close at 9 and not once did we feel rushed. The staff, especially Summer treated us like the first customer of the evening. My wife digs the whole singing happy birthday , the dessert had the happy birthday message and Summer discreetly asked if she would like the happy Birthday song. They did, and looked like they had fun doing it. Awesome place we will definitely go back!

Overlooking the bar area

Lasagna (I forgot to take a photo before I cut it up) - $22.00

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2.6(76 reviews)

1.4 mi

This was a fabulous stop in more ways than one. We arrived late, having gotten tied up in Columbia…read moretraffic as we're heading west through Atlanta. Rather than try getting through the city and driving too much after dark, we opted to stop here for the night. "For the night?" you might ask? Yes, Cracker Barrel allows RVers to use their parking area for overnight parking with the polite request that if you're having a meal, you do so with them. In the morning, we slept late and decided that yes, some French Toast here before heading into Atlanta would be a good idea. We were through the door just after they opened at 7am and were immediately seated. Our food order did not take long at all. French Toast for Mrs. K. Biscuits and gravy and two basted eggs for me with sausage patties. Delicious, filling and no, not keto compliant but I'm on vacation. We were out and on the way before 7:45 with full tummies and that lasted a good while. Hooray for Cracker Barrel! [Review 469 of 2026 - 956 in Georgia - 25652 overall]

I'll start off by saying that we love Cracker Barrel and eat the one near us regularly. Usually…read morethey are pretty consistent. We ate at this location during a trip and it was pretty disappointing. Took quite a while to get our food, but I could've lived with that had the food not been so questionable. I was served "scrambled eggs" in a configuration I have never before encountered in my life. I can only describe them as a fried egg that was stirred around a little bit while cooking. I'm not even sure how you get hired to cook at a Cracker Barrel if that's what you think scrambled eggs are. Then, I found a hair in my fried apples. My husband said his hash brown casserole tasted strange and left a strange taste in his mouth. It was just overall a disappointing experience at one of our favorite and usually reliable chains.

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Tequilas Mexican Grill

3.4(40 reviews)

2.2 mi

Amazing food and great service! The owner was so sweet. I'll definitely be coming back!read more

Best Mexican joint around. love this place and the owners and the staff. We go there often. Chilli…read moreRellano made right! Best beans.

Me encanta todo se ve muy colorido

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Chick-fil-A

3.1(37 reviews)

0.9 mi

I always make a point to share about places I stop at while traveling, as others may be on that…read moresame piece of Interstate at some point. But when I notice a business has a few non-pleasant reviews (and I had a great experience), I really make sure to share. This location is less than a mile from the Interstate and fairly easy getting in and out of the parking lot. It is one of the "big versions", which means it can seat at least 100 people (Do I know this for certain? No. But I do honestly believe it.). I opted for the drive-through and it was on point. Pulled into the line, order was taken, payment made, food and drinks handed to me in less than 5 minutes. The order was correct and the food was delicious. Because the furry family members were with me, I pulled into a parking space to let them out for a minute. When I went inside to use the restroom a few minutes later, I noticed on the tables were numbers. That's when I saw a sign instructing you on how to order your food, via their app, and have it brought out to your table. That may sound lazy to some, but I realized how advantageous that is to people who are elderly or disabled. Or what about a parent out solo with kids? Somebody had a great idea that day. So if you're nearby and hankering that chicken sandwich and waffle fries, I recommend you try it.

This was not one of the best CFA's. Was kinda dirty, staff was average and so was food…read more Bathrooms were kinda dirty. Used to better.

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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

3.8(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

The blizzards are really good . When we are in town we like to stop by here . Again this is a chain…read moreso the food is what you expect. What is amazing is the staff . They are always friendly and helpful. The manager sat and talked to us for a long time (we met her sister too also very nice ) . In today's economy getting food is a choice you have to be more picky doing . Places that treat me well will always get my $ . I left this place with a smile on my face will definitely be back

Becoming my go to burger place. Always fresh and hot Had the onion rings and they were awesomeread more

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McDonald's

1.6(38 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food was good. Of course, as always had to pull up to a spot to bring it out to you, but that's…read morejust what happens these days. My large Coke did not have any ice at all in the cup, but it's OK because I was really thirsty anyway. What surprises me is that the woman that brought my food out called me a bald headed bitch. loudly. repeatedly. I guess the third time I asked her for some ketchup I wasn't as nice as I was the first two times. But the food was good so there is that.

Just left location. While attempting to pay cashier drive thru is having a melt down ! Mad because…read more"time I Finish taking one order there goes another beep" proceeds to slap the window and on count

Double quarter pounder

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Egg shell in my sandwich

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Tracey S.

2 years ago

This is the best place to get barbecue at a smoke and cook every day. They're open , Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You will not regret eating here from the barbecue from the ribs chicken baked beans, coleslaw they have hotdogs .... Thanks so much this business father coworkers the good food and watching the game. read more

Kiana P.

9 months ago

EVERYTHING IS GOOD! The best BBQ I have ever had and the Customer Service is Phenomenal! I'm traveling for work and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food and service was . I wish they had a location in Atlanta ! Try the banana pudding too, you won't be disappointed! read more

Amanda C.

9 months ago

Wonderful food and Service! Great Atmosphere! Perfect for Gluten free options. Offers catering for weddings and Food Truck is also available! read more

Zac H.

2 years ago

Fantastic food, wonderful people, and a cozy little location. Do yourself a favor and take the opportunity to eat here.

Mason C.

2 months ago

Awesome, delicious, family owned! Friendly folks a great rustic bbq! Place is small. Line out the door!

Lawrence C.

6 months ago

Didn't go. Couldn't find the restaurant. Blah blah blah to meet the 85 character limit.

Pn N.

12 years ago

The best ribs around and the strawberry cake aint too shabby either.

Emily L.

6 years ago

as a mexican this place bussin bussin

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