My first visit here was simply amazing, after walking the S&S Greenway Trail I had worked up an…read moreappetite for a delicious lunch and Big Ma's did not disappoint. I ordered the three fried chicken wings, cabbage and candied yams. Everything was delicious especially the cabbage which was seasoned to perfection. The biggest surprise for me was the hoe cake which took me all the way back to my childhood days visiting my grandmother's kitchen on any given special Sunday dinner, as a stack would be placed on the table to go along with the dinner. Needless to say I enjoyed the hoe cake, you sure don't see those everyday. The service was excellent and friendly, the sweet tea was everything, I can't wait to visit Big Ma's Soul Food again.

My friend picked up the food. I was on the phone and the cashier throughly explained the menu which…read moreI appreciated! I decided on the veggie plate and my friend ordered the oxtail plate. The portions were good and the food was ok. It wasn't highly seasoned or overcooked. Overall, it wasn't bad, and I'd be willing to give it another try!

The people here are really friendly and it's always clean…read more The lunch buffets are always good and it's a decent price. The sides are fantastic and I feel like I am eating a home cooked meal every time I go.

Altmans was our go to place for shrimp for years. We would drive 30 minutes to eat fried shrimp and…read morecrab cakes. Unfortunately there has been a significant decline in the quality of the food particularly the shrimp and crab cakes. The shrimp breading has been changed to a thicker tasteless muck from the crisp light breading similar to that found down the road at B&Js Steak and Shrimp. The crab cake appetizer was pitiful... thin and burnt. Others in our party complimented the Hamburger and the Country Fried Steak so all is not lost but if you want good fried shrimp keep driving. The service is always pretty good but the seafood has really gone downhill and I will not be back

10/10 food, 11/10 service. We had the oxtail and fried chicken and both were deliciousread more

Had lunch there today! Sooo good. They had a massive and delicious selection of soul food. From Ox…read moretails, turkey wings, ribs, smothered shrimp, smothered chicken, hamburger steak, liver and onions, corn bread, collards, limas, Mac n cheese, candied yams and more! This is definitely a place to go in Savannah. And yes... Guy Fieri recommends!

I will dream about you my sweet Mrs Wilkes ! Your staff is still upholding your hospitality and…read moregood ol home cooking . Came in for the Veterinary Conference and heard this is a must stop . Don't be afraid of the line . Just wait till 1 , the friendly staff is there and waiting to set you up . My bestie came to meet me for a few days and this was the best meal we ate ! It has ruined me for life . Y'all ... I am from Texas and I cook southern food and I do it very well . This was so good I felt like I needed to stand in the corner and realize that I need to do better . We tried everything , few things I did not care for but I knew that when I sat down but felt like Mrs Wilkes would want me to take a "polite bite" just see see if I really didn't like it Y'all I changed my flight so I can go and grab a fast lunch before I leave on Friday . I have no shame .

We visited on a Thursday around noon in late September, which is not peak tourist season. There was…read moreonly one couple ahead of us, and we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. This is definitely an experience you should try at least once when you're in Savannah. You sit at a communal table with other people who stood in line with you, and the food is already waiting when you sit down. It's served family style, which makes the whole experience feel very unique. The food was delicious! We both especially loved the fried chicken and cornbread dressing. The meal was $35 per person and included sweet tea and dessert. For dessert, you can choose between banana pudding and peach cobbler. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Savannah!

B&J's had some delicious steaks, baked potatoes, fried okra and breads. I always enjoy the…read moreatmosphere of being close to the Atlantic coast and Georgia Golden Isles. Our waitress was extremely friendly and pleasant to discuss menu items and ask for items or drinks that we need needed to be refilled. I can't wait to get back here for another meal.

On the way south from North Carolina my family and I were looking for a great place to eat lunch on…read morethe way home to Florida. My mother was craving seafood so we selected B & J's Steaks & Seafood. This small local restaurant really gives you southern charm. The staff were so friendly and helped explain all the things they offered. My husband got grilled pork chops, my mom got the grilled shrimp basket, and I got the buffet. They have such a great variety of food to accommodate any group.

The food was good and plentiful. Good home cooking and it hit the spot. The menu is a daily meal,…read moretoday was beef stew corn, black eyed peas and cake and a large size tea, was a plus for me. The service was wonderful I believe the lady that takes your order is the cook also. The ambiance is neat, it's a food truck that has been but in place with a seating area attached. I would recommend this small restaurant if in the area.

After eating here multiple times, the experience is consistent. The serving sizes are nice and…read moreit's affordable. We eat here almost every Monday! Highly recommend for a hearty southern cooking sort of meal.

SOOOOO flippin delicious! Cabbage was better than grandma's. (Sorry grandma!)…read more Will definitely be back and can't wait to see what menu changes to daily. THANK YOU for some true SOUL food yumminess.

We came back even though I wasn't impressed with the food the first time. Unfortunately, I liked…read moreit even less this time. I thought everything was dry, and everything seemed to have the same seasoning mix on it, and it's not a taste that I enjoyed. I tried the baked chicken because I knew I didn't like the fried chicken, and I just didn't enjoy it. The mashed potatoes were really dry. The mac and cheese was ok, but again, dry. I'm a yankee, but I've lived in the south for 40 years, and I like Southern cooking, but I do think this food is probably more appreciated if you're from around here.

Great southern hospitality. We ordered bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Food…read morewas really good, coffee was kind of weak but still good.

Very friendly, with very hot, good Southern food. Try the chicken and the chicken fingers.read more

Real southern food and nice people!!…read more We will probably get the country fried steak again rather than the liver. But I'll likely be back once a week!! The amount of food for your money is great and it's all piping hot and fresh. I can see why it's a staple restaurant around here!

Steffens Diner has been on my radar for a while. Living in Callahan, Friday date nights with my…read morewife can be challenging when restaurant options are scarce and repetitive. Opening Yelp, I check the list of saved restaurants, and my wife points out this place. I mean, 4.9 stars with 525 reviews, and the Google rating is 4.6 with 3450 contributions. One would think with all those stars, you'd be guaranteed a great experience. That, of course, may end the evening with "brown chicken, brown cow." We arrive, and immediate retro-dinner vibes set in. As we walk past the back door into the kitchen, we see two small, well-used smokers. My first thought was, "Whatever gets the job done." I know I have turned out many great cuts of meat from mine. Next, I notice an older woman struggling to smoke a cigarette, hacking away; it was a clear sign she should quit. We walk into the restaurant, and the retro vibe continues, from the old diner seats and tables to the music playing from the ceiling speakers. Being a car guy, I liked the row of model cars above the bar, but they could use a feather duster or a Swiffer. One word of caution: if you are heading to the restrooms, be aware of the sudden change in floor elevation; there is no warning, and a trip-and-fall is possible. The first waitress comes over after we're seated; she looks like she had a rough day, judging by the leftover food on her black shirt. At least the table was clean and well-designed. Turning to the reviews, the highlighted items are fried chicken, country fried steak, and a few others. The menu offers some unexpected options, like crab-stuffed cod and beef bourguignon, demonstrating nice variety. We started by asking what their top-selling items were; they mentioned fried chicken and country-fried steak. Feeling adventurous, I chose the beef bourguignon, and my wife went with the crab-stuffed cod. We began with jalapeño poppers, which looked great when they arrived. Ignoring the caution, I took the first bite and immediately realized how hot they were, temperature-wise, as the filling blistered my mouth. The flavors were good, and the fresh jalapeño peppers were crunchy rather than soft. If this were an indication of how the rest of the meal is going to go, the "made fresh every day" motto displayed would be a treat. Well, except for setting caution aside for the hot items. Our dishes arrived, and the presentation was decent. My wife's dish looked good, but my beef bourguignon seemed very old and overdone. We said grace and started eating; well, so much for that "it's made fresh every day" motto. If mine were made fresh, the chef would likely have killed it twice. The chew of the first bite was so dry and long that it could have made Wrigley's gum proud. It took me back to my high school days when Hubba Bubba bubble gum first appeared. (Yes, I am that old.) I tried to push through it, hoping for a moist bite and those seasonal flavor notes; alas, they never came. The flavor profile was missing Rosemary and bold red-wine notes. Julia Child would be rolling over in her grave. I grabbed a piece of the cornbread that came with our selection to dip into Aujour. Well, you would have to question whether anyone tastes the items before serving them? A box of Jiffy Cornbread mix has more moisture and texture. It was something with the biscuits. There was still flour on the putter surface of the biscuits. Our server came by to check on us, and we didn't hold back our disappointment. She went to the kitchen, apparently took a piece, and confirmed it wasn't good. She then said she would comp the meal and offered to replace it with anything I wanted. Just then, my wife reacted after her second bite of the crab-stuffed codfish. It turns out she had a piece of crab shell lodged between her gums and a tooth, which was very painful--way worse than biting into a popcorn shell. Once it was removed, she managed to get a few more bites in before CRUNCH!!--another shell. By this point, the experience had fallen short of what we had seen in the reviews. The server returned and asked if we were interested in dessert. We agreed on a slice of Limoncello cake. When it arrived, it looked amazing again, but the first bite told the story. This was supposed to be Limoncello, and it was clear that the lemon had left the chat... I was thankful for the extra lemon I ordered for my sweet tea; once a squeeze of lemon juice was added, the chat was revived. Before completely passing judgment, we would like to experience breakfast. As much as the reviews raved about the menu items, I'll keep my opinion until then