Took My Mother here for lunch last week and it was a great experience! The Customer Service was more than satisfactory, the food was fresh and well prepared. There's nothing fancy, but the buffet was clean and well maintained as was the restaurant. We will definitely be back. And I would like to also add that as much cheaper than Golden Corral and it tastes better. read more

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The food is usually delicious. Probably has great cooks. Unfortunately, the owners aren't cordial. I have eaten there twice. Never see any African American personnel on the floor interacting with customers. The white personnel do acknowledge white customers. I'm not planning to eat there again. Will not send my friends and family there either. I was looking forward to experiencing great appreciative staff here in this restaurant. This didn't happen. Obviously, African Americans are welcomed here? Fried Tomato Buffet in McDonough Ga, needs to improve their customer service for a diverse community. read more

I'm not a big buffet person, but I enjoyed dinner here this evening. Usually at buffets, the food is mediocre and cold, but not here at fried tomato buffet! Everything was hot and fresh and well seasoned! I had fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, green beans, yams, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and pickled beets. Everything was delicious! our server made sure that our tea glasses stayed full and promptly removed our empty plates. I like the way the dining room was laid out. Also gives you plenty of room to get around all of the tables. This is one buffet that I will definitely come back to! read more

Note: you pay before sitting and when they ask "do you want cash back?" say YES! (It's to tip your servers! Without having cash on you, you can't tip!) Went with some friends on Sunday for brunch (and boy was it PACKED). Food was actually really flavorful and cooked well. We had to try the Fried Tomatoes of course, and they were DELICIOUS. I think they're fried using chicken batter so it was savory and delicious. The ambiance is your typical buffet style spot. If you come on Sunday like we did, be prepared to wait for your table because I think it's the popular "after church spot" . Our waitress made sure our table was always stocked with water and took plates away quickly once they were finished. She was such a sweetheart! read more

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This is the classic church buffet on a Sunday. You pay before entering so have cash handy for a tip or get cash back when you. The food was just ok for me. I guess it was Sunday so they were pushing the food out at large volumes but it was just missing something. I can't quite put my finger on it. I definitely would go back just maybe on a less busy night. They have plenty of seating and it's typical buffet style. Service was great and the food was definitely reasonable. read more

Fried Tomato Buffet - Buffets Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

Fried Tomato Buffet is an affordable all-you-can-eat family restaurant. When visiting, consider that it will be crowded, but the lines move quickly. The buffet has an open concept with limited booths. You pay upon entry. The regular price for one adult was $14, including tax. The cashier will inquire if you'd like cashback for tipping your server (optional). If you choose to do so, the cashback will be included in your total price. The menu features hot meals and desserts that change daily from Monday to Sunday. Several items are served daily, including fried chicken, sweet yams, dinner rolls, collard greens, salad, banana pudding, and more. However, menu items seem to be the same with little to no change. read more

Excellent for the price!! The cabbage, beans, green beans etc. needs some ham hocks, bacon grease or turkey necks and seasonings. They were cooked well, just no taste. The meatloaf and mashed potatoes were delicious. The fried chicken was delicious; however, the breasts were slightly overcooked and dry. I did try the slaw. It was too sweet. I like real Southern slaw, with mayo -- not miracle whip or sugar. It was finely shredded perfectly, though. That's all I tried, but I will be back. Salad bar looked good. The staff were very nice. I never saw the Health Report that they're supposed to have posted. I forgot to ask about it. Overall, excellent! read more

Food was very delicious . If you looking for a soul food spot , stop here ! Ambiance was a nice setting. read more

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Very nice place look food looks very good, but I was expecting more for the prize. Butter flavor is good though, but not that crazygood. read more

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When you walk into Fried Tomato Buffet, you know you're getting a classic buffet experience--plenty of seating, a variety of dishes, and a casual atmosphere where you get what you pay for. It's not Vegas, but it doesn't pretend to be. The customer service was decent, as expected for a buffet, where efficiency often trumps flair. But where Fried Tomato Buffet really shines is in its food. While the buffet offers a solid variety of options, all well-seasoned and satisfying, the true standout is, unsurprisingly, the fried tomatoes. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, these tomatoes are the dish that elevates the entire experience, living up to the restaurant's name. If you're looking for a place to fill your plate and leave satisfied, this spot delivers exactly what it promises, with those fried tomatoes being the cherry on top. read more

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So I heard about this place and finally was able to experience it this past Saturday and it did not disappoint! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious! I was with a rather large party and our waitress accommodated us and was as sweet as can be. My only regret was I did not get her name. It was a wonderful time had. read more

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Food was hot, fresh, and well seasoned. Staff kept the buffet well stocked with food. Our service staff was friendly...place was clean and provided good value. read more

conflicted between 3 & 4 stars. but let me say... I'll definitely be back. chose to check this place out after attending a funeral 3/25/2024 for lunch. the lot was packed and so was the restaurant. it's a Monday and I liked everything I put on my plate. rutabaga, cabbage, pot roast. I think I had seconds. collard greens were good too. the baked chicken, bbq and fried were good. plenty of options and the salad bar was decent. now that honey bun cake is a straight set-up. yummy. I was stuffed and actually waited until a new batch. tea was great. refills. read more

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This was my 2nd time going. My coworker took me here and I fell in love w the chicken. She says I ate 5 pieces of fried chicken. I think it was only 3. It's fried hard & crispy and seasoned well. My son said he was hungry and I told him I knew just the place to go. Won't break your pockets and for 72 minutes you can stuff your face. Both time we came it was maybe 12pm on a weekday. It was busy but nothing too crazy. I be would recommend & I'll definitely return again read more

Well, well, well....I had no idea what I would find here at Fried Tomato Buffet until I took a sneak peak of their online menu. Boy oh boy!!!! If you leave here hungry then clearly you're vegan. I would have never known about this little gem of a restaurant unless I had taken a road trip with a bus tour group where we stopped here to have lunch on the way to Atlanta. I could not believe how much food this place had on its buffet. It was jaw dropping. I had the fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, rutabagas, Mac n cheese, dressing, greens, green beans, potato salad, yellow rice, stewed meat, and probably about five more items I cannot remember right now. But, what I do remember is the taste. All of it was flavored well. The fried chicken was fried hard and crispy which is my favorite way to eat fried food. I will definitely make my way back to Fried Tomato Buffet because it was a good homestyle meal that was very tasty. read more

all you can eat dine in buffet take out orders pay by weight which usually cost more than dine in - drinks not included meat selection chicken fried, bake, bbq good other meat selections not so good pork chops fried hard meat loaf (?) fried fish hard to eat however the veggies are on point salads on point, desert on point the price point is very good including drinks servers are friendly helpful plenty of comfortable dine in options great value over any dining establishments in the area read more

The Atmosphere was warm and inviting. I had the collard greens, baked chicken, salad, rutabagas, cornbread, honeybun cake, lemonade, corn, etc. everything was delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

While driving from Indiana to visit family in Florida we found this restaurant by chance. That was about 2 years ago. We literally plan our 3+ visits to and from Florida each year around stopping for lunch or dinner! It NEVER disappoints! Abner the chef is amazing and Tess at the front desk is warm and welcoming! Southern cooking and hospitality at its best! read more

I went to the Fried Tomato Buffet with my family a few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon. You definitely want to arrive early to be ahead of the crowd. The service was great. The buffet is small, but the food is pretty good and well seasoned. I believe the price was about $11 per adult and well worth it for the options provided. They have a salad bar where you can make your own with all your favorite toppings. The dessert bar has a variety of fruit and desserts. The main bar has a few meats and soul food sides. My favorite items were the fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, fried green tomatoes and candied yams. My son and I LOVED the buttermilk pie! The peach cobbler looked pretty good, but it was a little lacking in taste. I did not care for the country fried steak (it was a little tough). The collards were not bad, but could've been a bit more tender. Overall, I recommend this spot! There's something there for everyone to enjoy and you do get your bang for your buck! read more

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Oh my I think I'm in Love I stop cooking This food is so Good. It's a old Lady Cook in the back. Summers, I work a lot. So to get home cooked meals for my husband and son, helps me rest when I get off, and the food is worth the cost. My husband and I went to dinner there, and spent $50 with tip. Tip waitress $20. She was excellent. This is my spot. read more

Always good fresh food. Prompt friendly service. Great atmosphere friendly. All employees are very nice and helpful. Restaurant is clean as well as parking lot. Lots of parking. read more

I came here on a Sunday to ensure I can try their best dishes. You have to be from (jawja) to understand this type of cuisine. There's always debate in Atlanta over "soul food" and who is the best. I'm a true southern belle and there is a huge difference between soul food, and country cooking. This here is country cooking. You gotta come from nothing or barely something to understand the simplicity. This definitely reminds me of the food I grew up on every Sunday as a child. Granny used what she had to make something out of nothing but it was always made with love. The simple meatloaf with ketchup, dressing with real turkey pieces, banana pudding, fried green tomato's with fried chicken batter, bbq chicken just barbecue sauce and love. None of the food is overly seasoned which is why it just hit home so much granny never used much seasoning. The wait was about 20 minutes long. It was very crowded but started to slow down once the church crowd left. In addition to good food the crowd started singing gospel! I enjoyed my sunday brunch and I will be back for the experience or when I'm needing to feed my inner child :) read more

Absolutely my favorite southern style all you can eat buffet! The food is tasty, staff friendly and efficient, priced perfect. Yes sir!

The food was OK, but the atmosphere was very uncomfortable as we had to listen to VERY loud country music for over an hour! I feel they should think about diversity and mix the music up with some oldies, R&B, Pop, or something and not make customers listen to country music all the time! read more

Good food, great service, chill vibes! Reasonable price! Ate there twice this week while here in Georgia helping with hurricane relief.

I have visited the buffet 3x in the past month. Once myself, once with my wife, and then with a friend. All different days of the week. Each day they serve some things different. You pay for your meal in advance, and there is no way to leave a tip on the receipt. The cashier asks you if you would like cash back when you first go in and pay for a tip. If you are using a credit card, be aware some companies charge insane amounts of interest or fees for getting out cash off a credit card. Debit cards do not do this. The foods are mainly American traditional and southern foods. Examples are collard greens, loose corn, steamed cabbage, flat green beans, yams, fried/roasted chicken, spaghetti, mashed potatoes with skins... Each time I have went, the buffet line always had the 1 or 2 disposable gloves in a state of empty. The carpet and floor each time had food on it not being picked up in multiple places. The carpet looks like it hasn't been cleaned in ages. On one occasion the male table cleaner simply cleared the dishes. Took a wet rag and wiped everything on the table, onto the floor. Didn't spray to sterilize. He did this at a couple tables. Some of it going onto the seats and being left. . Once seated your waitresses ask you what you would like to drink. Coke products are served. The food for the most part is pretty good. The chicken breast on all 3 visits for all 3 styles has been overcooked and dry. The thighs and drumsticks were good. The breaded fish was overcooked also each time. Several of the desserts on each visit were empty and not being refilled. The price is fair for including a drink. My issue is the cleanliness mainly. If the areas observable to the customers are being neglected, and not properly cleaned, what are they doing in the kitchen and drink area... While I like the variety of food served and the price, I will not be back due to the cleanliness issue. read more

My fiancé and I Love the good food. The service. The atmosphere. Very inviting. We will definitely go again. Great place to eat.

I went there to eat and I had been there before. I ate the cornbread but apparently, it had been sitting out too long because when I sat there for a few minutes I threw it up directly on the plate and then I tasted a sour flavor in my mouth. I knew at that point I would never be back again. I was completely embarrassed but nothing got on my clothes. But I would not recommend this restaurant without a full review and investigation by the State Department of Health. read more

This is one of favorite places to visit when we are in the area. There is a simple down home atmosphere. The people are very friendly and accommodating. I always receive great service by the waitresses. The buffet bar is awesome and has a wide selection of choices . Just good home cooking at a tremendous value. This place is one of a kind. I'm glad we discovered it. read more

First, I'd like to say there was a group of us that had made a reservation in advance. We had to wait a while to be seated, but I guess it wasn't that bad because it does say that it's busiest on Sundays. We went on a Sunday. The reason why I gave it a 3 stars is because of the food. The service was very good. The waitress we had had a lot of people to take care of and I don't think she missed a beat. I really appreciate her. The buffet had meats, but they should offer something more than just chicken. The size were good, but they also need to do better with the dessert. It seems as though there were only certain dishes that everybody was eating, which made us all have to wait for them to put more out i.e. macaroni and cheese, I'll be back, but it wouldn't be my first choice for home cooking or a buffet. read more

For a place that prides itself on fried green tomatoes, I was disappointed in them. The mashed potatoes were instant and the vegetable options weren't quite as plentiful as I would have preferred. The pulled pork was simply disgusting. On the bright side, the staff were attentive and friendly. The deserts were tasty and the fried chicken was awesome. read more

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A fair price and a quality buffet! The food is seasoned and prepared. The service is nice and friendly. I wish there was one closer to me. I would go almost every day. read more

Was visiting my mother in law in Georgia (from Ohio) with my fiancé and we decided to stop by because, soul food buffet, mmmmmmmm! I tried fried green tomatoes for the first time. They were a little greasy tasting but not bad. I had a little of everything, max and cheese, yams, broccoli casserole, collard greens, chicken pot pie, and finished off my meal with green jello and banana pudding. I left full and happy . read more

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The food was mediocre. The food barsIt's didn't have much food on it. My food tasted mediocre.

If you're craving g mommas or grandma home cooking from the south this is the place to go. Family friendly. Nice comfortable dining.

The food is decent but nothing to write home about. The vegetables are good but they have 3 types of chicken, fried, it's ok, baked, not good and barbecued which too me is the best there. Spaghetti is a no. Seems overpriced for a small buffet. read more

First time coming here and I actually enjoyed my food. It's not a big variety of foods to choose from like Golden Corral but enough to get your appetite satisfied. It's very inexpensive. They give senior discounts. The ambiance is cool, the crowd is seniors but a lot of different ages go here for take out or dine in. I mean if you hungry, you hungry ya feel me. They opened at 11 and there was a line already forming. Lol. The rolls is good asf. Salad bar slaps. Love the freshness and cleanliness of everything. The staff is so friendly too. Overall, I enjoyed my food and service. Ima come back over time because it's quite a drive from where I live. Traffic is terrible going down that way. read more

Better than average I would definitely return for a meal there. Friendly service too!

Food was good and hot. The only issue that we had was we felt like it could have more of a selection. The meat choice was very limited as as well as the potato choice. The dessert bar was great. Service was great, but they should have another hot food bar. read more

Hanging out with family. I recently had vsg surgery and the thought of a buffet gave me anxiety but the nice cashier told me I could put what I felt I was going to eat on a carry out tray and still enjoy table time with my family. Awesome idea!! I ate about 2 bites of pulled pork and drank lots of unsweet tea and of course I'm stuffed. Did not eat much to judge the food, but the customer service was nice and polite! I did pay full price buffet for a teenager and the price is very affordable! Enjoyed this experience. read more

Fried Tomato Buffet - Buffets Near Me - McDonough, Georgia