True southern comfort food , the staff is friendly and helpful. Its is a small restaurant with a…read morebig heart. I ate here while visiting the city from Texas. Oh be on the lookout the tea is truly sweet tea!

If you're looking for a southern home cook meal. Look no further. The food and service is always…read moregreat and if you don't wanna cook on a Sunday afternoon then this is the place to go.

Went with colleagues. We were seated quickly and our server came to introduce himself. Edmond was…read moreour server and was new. He was nice and if he didn't know he asked questions. Being that we were hungry it didn't take long for people to make their selections. I ordered chopped My chicken was good. The Mac and cheese was basic. Was definitely expecting more from a spot like this. The portions were nice. Good customer service. My colleagues truly enjoyed their meals.

People are friendly and food comes out quick, as you'd expect from a BBQ-centric spot. It's an…read moreAlabama and Georgia chain, so there must be an audience for this style of bbq. For me, the meats just missed the mark. I had the pulled pork, which really just felt dry and unseasoned pork, loosely pulled and dowsed with sauce. The boneless rib tips were interesting, and tasted ok, but I believe ribs or brisket would have been the better choice. Baked beans were solid, Cole slaw lacked any of the sweetness or flavor I was hoping for. It was great having real sweet tea again and the hospitality didn't miss. If I returned, I'd have to adjust my order. People were friendly and the place was welcoming, a great in-and-out spot for lunch in downtown Montgomery.

Food is delicious. Definitely a hole in the wall/hidden gym. It's cash only. They are extremely…read morenice! It's not a sit down and eat place so it would be best to call ahead and pick it up.

It was all good. We had ribs but the potato salad is the winner here. So fresh and tasty. Great…read moresauce on the ribs, nice smokey flavor. Mmmmm. Would definitely go back.

This place is a well oiled machine! The ordering is done chick-fil-a style, with a guy in line…read moretaking your order, passing it to the counter lady and cook. By the time you get up there to pay and get your drink cup, the food is already coming up. I ordered the pull pork plate with 2 sides and a drink for $11! Can't beat that price. The fries came out hot, the pork was juicy, and the greens flavorful. Doesn't come with sauce on it but there's plenty of options on the dressing table to pick from. The only downside is the parking situation... it's insanity, with folks here in work trucks, cars, motorcycles, you name it. The line just to get in the door can be long, but the staff does a great job of getting people in & out within the time of their lunch break. Pack your patience & give them a try!

Pulling up here to a full parking lot before noon on a Monday was an early sign that I was in for a…read morereal treat. I know people throw out places like Texas, the Carolinas and Tennessee as barbecue meccas, but I stand by my claim that some of the best barbecue comes from the great state of Alabama and Fatman's is great proof of my claim. I walked in and there was a line, but it moved fast and the helpless taking our our orders were friendly. The inside is pretty much low on ambiance, but the food is the real star here. Since it was packed inside, I got my food to-go and ate at a nearby park. I had the pulled pork plate with camp stew and potato salad. Everything was absolutely wonderful. I would definitely recommend here and I give it five stars.

I was grumbling that my husband never picks out a unique restaurant. He totally and accidentally…read moreoutdid himself! The name didn't match what we found but that's the beauty of it. You can order at the counter or request table service. We sat down and looked over the menu. They do a good job of accurately describing everything in there so there were few questions. We ordered fountain drinks which were attentively refilled. The fried dumplings were delicious, crispy and fresh. The chicken had the most uniquely delicate crust, and both of our selections were tasty and nicely presented. The interior is modern and comfortable and immaculate. Do not hesitate!

LITERALLY MY FAVORITE CHICKEN PLACE IN TOWN!!! I love the cheesling, the honey garlic, & the…read more Gangnam style. This is what I wanted for my birthday dinner. It's the most crispy yet juicy chicken you'll have (& the corn is amazing too). The servers are so kind, sweet, & attentive in person & over the phone. I will always be going here! I cannot stop recommending everyone I know to try this place!

I booked a private graduation dinner at Central in the Cellar room. I contacted the restaurant only…read morea couple of days in advance and they were able to put together a great event for me. Everyone loved the gorgeous space and food. I especially loved the private bathrooms and seating areas. The staff was very kind. They printed and set up name cards for me before arrival. Communication prior was great. Everything went well and we had a great time. With the added bartender and outside dessert fee, the total was roughly $105/person for 18 people. This included the pimento cheese board, wedge salad, entree, and small dessert. It is a tiny bit pricey for the size of the entrees, but was worth it for the private space, service, and quality.

Central is a nicer restaurant in downtown Montgomery. I came here with colleagues. It is a nicer…read moreplace, but it's fairly chatty and loud inside. The service was great and the food came out without too much of a wait given the size of our group. Our waiter was also very thorough and helpful. I got the Cauliflower Steak and an espresso martini. The martini was excellent, but the cauliflower steak was just fine. I am vegetarian and they didn't have a ton of veggie options, but it's also not exactly what they are trying to cater to.

Great BBQ. Loved the ribs and Cole slaw. We will be back. The service is incredibly fast.read more

Honestly I've had better wings. Theirs are the soft skin kind but I prefer them drier. Great fried…read moreokra. I'll have to go back and try the ribs and bbq pork before I give up on this restaurant. It's close to home and very popular. Fast too!

Parking: there is a ton of parking! It is located in a shopping center, so lots of parking! Don't…read moreworry! Seating: there is a ton of seating! They have cute private spaces so your family/friends can have privacy! Food: the Korean food is quite good! The soups are very tasty and delicious! Bathroom: a private individual bathroom for men & women in the back! Price: normal prices! The beef can be pricey, but beef is pricey in general. Service: great. Our Korean server was good. The Spanish speaking lady was kind and polite!

Food was authentic and delicious and plentiful! You will not leave hungry. I can't stress how…read moredelicious the food was. I was in heaven eating dishes my grandmother once made me and since leaving Hawaii had not been able to eat on a regular basis. My husband spent most of his Naval career in Korea and in Hawaii and were both used to eating Korean food almost every day-- so this place hit all of our tastebuds and memories. Thanks for the delicious meal. It was worth the 90 minute drive just to have lunch!

WOW!!! Came here as…read morea new customer and was not disappointed. Good lord am I full, that food was amazing. Wings and Fries were hot and fresh. I ordered the mild Buffalo wings with a sweet tea and Strawberry cake. Strawberry cake was the bomb. My husband got the wings with the famous Joes sauce spicy, but the right amount. The flavors are flavoring! This is my new favorite spot when in the area. Joe is so nice and friendly and his own grandfather helped build the building. Absolutely will be back, and next time I will get the Mac n cheese and Ribeye. Thanks Joe

Ribs and okra always goo nice size ribs and for a good price you cant beat it been eating joes for…read moreyears

When we went there in 2021, it was fairly good. The older waitresses oozed the old south charm. And…read morethe food? It was like a good Southern family home cooking place. Now, I don't know what has happened since then, but something did. To begin with, the place always looked "used". It had been there a long time and that's expected but this time the chairs looked badly worn and the carpet was in need of help. But it looked clean over all. The workers were friendly but very busy. They had a teenage boy who seated us who was in need of some grooming. But he was polite, so we let it slide. The waitress was very casual and nice as well. But it looked like this one poor lady was handling the entire side of the place by herself. I can overlook all of the above if the food is good but... To begin with, I ordered the same meal I ate in 2021 and yes, I remembered it! As a turkey lover, I recalled it as a Thanksgiving kind of meal that I enjoyed which was why I ordered it again. It was billed on the menu as: Sliced turkey, stuffing, three sides and cranberry sauce. I could eat Thanksgiving 365! And that first time was like reliving Thanksgiving at Moms. Not this time. Aside from being out of broccoli (which limited the green sides down to green beans and/or collard greens- which I do not like) there was an issue with things not being as presented in the menu. The "stuffing" or "dressing" was a small heap of mushy something. It was thin, watery and bland. Horrible! The "sliced turkey" was fractured white meat of turkey, fractured so much that it seemed to meld into the mushy dressing. The two were undiscernable. And it, too, was bland. There was something they called turkey gravy but it was definitely a canned or otherwise prepackaged gravy: bright yellow in color and gloppy in texture. The mashed potatoes were fine, a little salty but fine, though I am not sure if they were homemade or from mix or what. The "green beans" were not what I had before. Before I had what, at worst, had been frozen green beans, though well-seasoned and cooked through. This time I was given Italian beans from a can that had no flavor to them. And then there was the mac n cheese. The test of a good Mom and Pop place is the M&C and this batch failed. Over cooked elbow macaroni in a non-saucy glob of light orange gunk that tasted like flour and not cheesy at all. If that sounds bad, worse was the pie. They used to serve cake and some damn good cake, too! But we were told today they serve pies. I ordered the lemon meringue. I make lemon meringue pie so I know fully well what one should taste and look like and this was NOT it! The fill looked like leftover banana pudding with the bananas extracted. It wasn't set and the meringue slid off of it. The meringue itself had a wateriness that I couldn't quite figure out but it was lightly toasted on top. The corn muffins were good, though they could have gone without being dunked in butter. Over all, I cannot give this place the report I would have liked to have given a landmark in Montgomery. Its sad, too.

Martin's was like a little bit of home. For those raised in the south, you know what I mean when I…read moresay butter peas, collard greens and fried chicken. The two meat came with another side so chose the broccoli casserole. Had I come on the day when the fried green tomatoes or fried okra were the option, I definitely would have swapped out the broccoli casserole. Generous portions and I easily could have split this meal with someone. They definitely know southern cooking here. It's not a fancy place by any means, just good cooking. Our server seemed a bit tired or put out, I couldn't tell which thus the 4 stars. I did go later afternoon following the lunch rush so that could have been the issue.