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Martha's Place

4.3 (135 reviews)
InexpensiveBuffets, Soul Food, Southern
Closed • 11:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Neng Y.

Came for the fried chicken but left surprisingly impressed with the fried fish. Good chicken here. The fish was just done right; loving it. Decent selection of foods. All sides were good. Okra was surprisingly well done, and I don't even like to eat okra... the banana pudding tasted like banana taffy to me lol. Still very good... was almost all gone by end of the day. Some of the things that didn't do it for me was the gravy and the corn bread. Plenty of dining area and parking. Nice place.

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Rikesha F.

On a recent day-trip to this area, my friend and I decided to stop here for a bite to eat before heading back. This is a classy restaurant that serves carry-out as well as a buffet meal complete with dessert and a drink. Management asks (via signage) that you use hand sanitizer and gloves when getting your food, which is unique but greatly appreciated. We paid for our meals and chose a table. There was ample seating inside. Upon entering, I saw there were only 3 meats available on this day. I would've love a fish option, but decided to try the roast beef as my protein option. I'm wasn't a fan of it. The Mac and cheese was delicious, collards were a little salty, and the dressing was very good despite it looked similar to stovetop but I found it to be homemade. The cornbread muffins were nice and buttery. My friend didn't care for his selection of food, unfortunately I don't remember what he ate. I didn't get dessert so I have no review on that. I saw banana pudding and carrot cake were available. The only drink options were tea and lemonade on this day since our server said the truck hadn't delivered yet that weekend. The server was ok. I would love to go back and try another protein option that I like. The cost for both meals came to $33. Not bad for a soul-food buffet in a nice building. I had a great experience overall and highly recommend Martha's Place.

Ate here today, the food was amazing as always as was the service! Fried chicken was cooked to perfection and the skin was crispy and delectable! I had a plate of veggies, squash, lima beans, collard greens and black eyed peas! Cant wait to go back!

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Betsy S.

We went here with our group. This a nice, simple, homey restaurant. It is a serve yourself buffet where you need to wear gloves to get food. The food is southern style. There is fried chicken, baked chicken, collard greens, salad, mac and cheese and more. Our waitress got us drinks and she was very friendly. Martha spoke to us about her past and her struggles. She told us that even though she faced many hardships she was able to surpass them and when no one believed in her, she opened her restaurant.She has a few children and is very proud of their accomplishments. She talked about how she tried to commit suicide and I explained that I was on the board of 211.org a national organization that helps prevent suicide and more. I asked her to spread the word. This is certainly a must go to place if you're in Alabama.

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Brensi M.

This a nice, simple, homey restaurant. It is a serve yourself buffet where you need to wear gloves to get food, hence why I was unable to take pictures. The food is southern style and there is a variety of options to choose from. I went for lunch with a large group of educators and the place was fairly empty so the buffet was not busy. Our waitress got us drinks and she was very friendly. Towards the end of our lunch Martha came to the back room where we were eating and she spoke to us about her past and her struggles. She told us that even though she faced many hardships she was able to surpass them and when no one believed in her, she opened her restaurant. She was very touching and made several people in my group cry. This is certainly a must go to place if you're in Alabama.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the fresh Southern buffet, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly staff. Pricing is seen as good value.

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Great, fresh food. The owner is super sweet. Restaurant is clean- bathrooms are clean. We will visit every time we travel to Montgomery.

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I absolutely love Martha's Place. This is where you get the real down home soul food! I just don't get to eat here enough.

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7 years ago

My husband really enjoy eating here everytime we visit wind creek casino..Its been a while hope the food just as good as we remember...

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My first time her and the food was delicious. There was a great variety of home cooked vegetables

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Uh...yeah....this is good, down-home, soul food that should be considered medicine for the soul.

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Great selection of southern comfort food. Fried chocked, grilled chickenThe fried catfish is delicious.

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8 years ago

Turkey and dressing on a Sunday afternoon. Great service and the food is out of this world. I have to go home and take a nap now.

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The food was awesome, would highly recommend and plan to return if I am in this area.

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7 years ago

Great food and good price too! Nice and quiet atmosphere with touch of class. Kept my glass full and was very friendly. Will be back again!

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This is the best buffet in Montgomery My wife and I ate lunch here everything was delicious. Highly recommend!! We will be going back.

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