Roasters (originally Roaster's Rotisserie Chicken) is one of the first restaurants I was introduced to in Atlanta (the location was off on 400 at Northridge Rd - which has been closed for many years so most of you won't remember it). I then became a fan of the Lenox Rd location and now this location on Roswell Rd near where I work (Perimeter Mall area). As with the other locations, this one is very busy serving locals for lunch and dinner. This location has become very popular to my co-workers, since I introduced it to them about three years ago. The menu from 10 or so years in the past has changed quite a but - back when Roasters meant rotisserie chicken, the focus was on the chicken - ironically I thought the best item on the menu was the full rack of pork ribs - these aren't the smoky ribs you find at most BBQ joints, but rather the fall-off-the-bone kind - the original prices for a full rack was around $13 - it was quite the deal, but of course those days have long gone bye. The menu now has reasonable prices, a lot of variety, tons of veggie options and large portions. You also come to Roaster's for the bread (the cornbread muffins are exceptional, in my opinion, and the yeasty rolls aren't too bad either!) I went through most of my favorite options in my original post on Yelp (see below) so I won't spend any additional time on those comments - unfortunately we were ravenous so I didn't get any photos of the food as it hit the table - the selections included: Fried Chicken Finger Platter, Turkey and Dressing, Salad with Rotisserie Chicken and a Veggie Plate. Please read the rest of my comments below. The only thing I have to add, this location is fantastic in accommodating larger parties - I think the most we've brought from the office is around 11. Service was super fast, even at that size and the wait wasn't more than about 10 minutes (we did hit the restaurant at 11:30 so if you want to do something similar, time it right and call ahead like we did). read more

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Roaster's is a locally-owned southern style restaurant with 2 (Lenox and Alpharetta) other locations aside from the one in Sandy Springs. Very homey feel inside and warm. Private lot and plenty of parking. Waiters were pretty attentive. Rolls, cornbreads, and buttahhh were served to munch on before the entree came out. Those rolls are crack. Mmm mmm. ENTREE Rotisserie Chicken Salad: the highlights of this entree were: the chicken, juicy and tender, and the refreshing chopped cucumbers. Yum! Santa Fe Chicken Salad: my friend got this and it looked exactly the same as mine. Only difference were the rectangular tortilla chips added. Still good but meh. It was my first time trying this place out yesterday with a friend and I really enjoyed it. Although my friend and I were craving salads, we got the chance to speak to the manager as he was walking around to check on the customers and he recommended the ribs and chicken tenders for the next visit. He even let us sample some ribs. They were slidin' off the bone good. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

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Ohhhhhhhhhh how did I not know about this place until now?!?! I waited about 20 minutes for a party of 1 so you know this place was packed. I could not choose! So many options, especially the side items. I chose the Blackened Mahi with macaroni and cheese and broccoli & cauliflower casserole. I know I know....too much cheese. It was soooo good. The macaroni was on point! Did not taste like the Blue Box Blues at ALL. The broccoli casserole was tasty as well, not very well seasoned but it was good. I would try something else next time. Ok so the Mahi Mahi....a little too tough for me. But it was enjoyable. It was a huge piece so I was able to take most of it home. Let me tell you about the cornbread muffin. My LORD that was some good cornbread. Clearly this restaurant appeals to the Southern Belle in me. I'm definitely coming back and bring some friends to gauge their responses as well LOL. read more

Roasters - The cornbread and roll! - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Roasters: an evolved Boston Market. I noticed this location of Roasters when I was visiting the Trader Joe's in the same plaza, and have been itching to come back to this closer location for a while. I have only been to the Buckhead location, which has pretty rave reviews. The parking is plentiful. Shared parking lot with Trader Joe's and other small shops. On a Saturday afternoon, we had a large group so we got split into two tables, which isn't bad since there wasn't a long wait this way. After we were seated, our server got us our waters quickly. After taking our orders, he offered us complimentary yeast rolls and cornbread with butter (free refills if you request it, I believe, but we didn't ask). The popular order at our table was the quarter dark slow-roasted rotisserie chicken served with their homemade BBQ sauce with two sides. I was hoping to get a third side, but once I found out the side would be $2.25, almost a third of my meal's price, my mind changed real quick. I chose the creamed spinach and the cucumber salad. The cucumber salad was amazing, drenched with a dill dressing and dressed with red onion and diced tomatoes. The creamed spinach was just perfect, and the single piece of dark chicken left me wanting more... All this for 7.25? A steal. I love Roasters and you can see me back here in a heartbeat. read more

Roasters - Complimentary cornbread and yeast rolls! - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Solid, simple SOUTHERN cooking. Southern was capitalized for a reason. Ordered a combo plate with Brisket, Roast Chicken, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Beans and Rice. Also got a cheese quesadilla. The Quesadilla is the entire reason that this is not a 5 star review. First, it came out concurrently with the entree, which is an issue. More importantly, it was awful. I am convinced they filled it with white american cheese, as it was plasticky and relatively flavorless. No depth of a Monterey Jack or a sharpness from Cheddar at all, and it melted into a gooey, plasticky ball when it dripped out of the Quesadilla. It was served with a small spoon of pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream, without Salsa or anything to add complexity to it. I tossed some hot sauce onto the sour cream. The Quesadilla is easily a 1 star product, and I'd wager McDonald's could do it better. Taco Bell absolutely can. As bad as the quesadilla was, the entree was great. The brisket is fall apart tender with a perfect amount of BBQ Sauce. The tomatoes had a spicy ranch that complemented them well and were firm and crispy with a great flavor. The roasted chicken was excellent, juicy, and only needed a little salt to make it excellent. The beans and rice were there. Which is no insult to Roasters, but I got it because i needed something to break up the grease and meat, not for it to be a standout part of my meal. Overall? It's absolutely worth trying their meals... just skip their attempts to be Mexican. read more

Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The ribs were truly fall off the bone 13/10 amazing. The BBQ pork meat was very well seasoned and very tender. The beans weren't too sweet and the sauce was just divine. The mac and cheese was gooey greatness. I came in with crutches and the waiter held the door on the way out for us. The staff was over the top friendly and helpful and made it an amazing experience. Highly recommended BBQ joint with very reasonable prices too read more

Roasters - BBQ ribs, bbq pork meat, baked beans and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

They are price gouging by charging 65 cents for a roll or cornbread when they would serve you a basket free before. Everyone is using "inflation" and Covid as an excuse to screw us. read more

Really disappointed that they are now charging 65 cents for each cornbread and roll. I've been coming here for years and understand sometimes you need to raise prices, but this seems petty and insulting. Raise your meal prices a buck, but don't start nickel and dime-ing your customers with this additional charge. If this continues, I doubt I'll come back. If you need to reduce your costs....suggestion: stop throwing handfuls of plastic utensils in my take out bag when I say I don't need them. read more

Was in the area and decided to try them out for takeout. The food came out at a good time. The food was ok I order the Country Fried Steak with Fried okra, Mash potatoes and Sweet Potato soufflé for $12.99. The mash potatoes had a weird taste to it and I've tasted way better sweet potato soufflé. read more

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Yuk, green beans tasted like they were from a can as well as other sides. I had the meatloaf plate & it was definitely more loaf than meat.

We were there over the weekend and sorry to say, this location isn't as good as it used to be. Their now charging 65 cents each for the corn muffin and the roll which now tastes like they were purchased at a local grocery store, not fresh and hot anymore. We also had a waiter Louie that had no personality and we had to ask other waiters for missing items. He cruised by out table 3 times and seeing we need more drinks and never bothered to check on us until one of the other servers helped us. He totally screwed up our bill after we had explained to him that there would 2 separate bills and who would be on each bill. This location use be right on top of your needs, sorry to say it wasn't last weekend. Talked a friend who lives in the area and also stated it not the same restaurant as it use to be. Will definitely go to the Lenox Road location next time. read more

I had the combo meat plate. I chose brisket and ribs. They were OK but that is about all I can say about them. The brisket was firm and somewhat chewy. I have never had to use a knife to cut brisket from a BBQ restaurant before. The meat did not truly appear to have come from a smoker rather tasted baked. I do not know how it was cooked but that is the way it tasted. The meat had a "sage" taste to it. I asked the guy that appeared to be the manager. He said they use "a lot" of liquid smoke and that's probably where I got that taste. I had fried green tomatoes and mac&cheese as my sides. The mac&cheese was a baked recipe and while it was cooked OK it was nothing to be excited about. The fried green tomatoes were thin enough that you would have been able to see through them if the breading was not there so breading was all you tasted. My wife had the vegetable plate along with a bowl of white bean chicken chili. The chili and the salad were the highlights of the meal. The kitchen needs to invest in a salt shaker as everything was barely seasoned. Looking back at my review it would appear that it was not a good experience but it really was not that bad. The food was OK, nothing was truly bad just not great. If you are looking for a place to fill your belly, give it a try. I would advise you not to expect much more that a full belly. read more

Usually service and food are good, but over several visits lately I've been disappointed in the quality of the food and the general lack of concern of some of the servers. The chicken was extremely greasy, dry, and tasted like it was fried in burned oil, the turkey and dressing were dry, overcooked, and tasteless, the okra - like the chicken-tasted as if it were cooked in burned oil. Very disappointed as I look forward to an occasional indulgence in fried food there. Really sad we had this experience from a restaurant that 'set the bar high' and that typically delivers good quality food and value. I doubt I'll be going back there for a while; at least until neighbors let me know it has improved. read more

Roasters lies right off of the busy Roswell Road in the same shopping center as Trader Joe's, which makes for an easy decision for dinner after grocery shopping! FOOD: 5 Roasters, to me, serves a variety of comfort food. You can probably find whatever you're looking for on grandma's kitchen... meatloaf, grilled fish, steamed veggies, cole slaw, etc. Roasters also offers semi-healthy options such as chicken breast and veggies if you're watching your intake - but they make healthy taste delicious! I came on a Tuesday and loved their taco Tuesday options! SERVICE: Our waiter was super friendly and very informative. He gave us his honest opinion about different entrees and was timely with all of our requests. He made our experience an enjoyable one! read more

Roasters - taco tuesday night!! - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

2/9/2023 Our server and the manager helped us with a card issue this evening when our debt card wouldn't go through their system. They handled the issue with kindness, patience, and grace while we worked out a way to get our payment to them. It is easy to give top notch customer service when every is going as planned and you don't have to problem solve, but the team tonight handled a potentially embarrassing situation for my wife and I with the same level of service we recieved during our meal. I left a bigger tip as a result, and would recommend this location to anyone who needs a neighborhood hang out where the staff is always professional and courteous...even we they don't have to be. read more

I don't have one near me but a friend reco'd this one because it's midway between where we leave. Forgot how much I loved their food. I played it college style today with the chicken tender sandwich with mashed potato side - potatoes soooooooooo good! Chicken and rice soup so good! Friend has the brisket - she def said it was awesome. Service was excellent yet also allowed us to enjoy chat time after we were done eating. We weren't rushed. Would love to see some more local brews on the menu.....we have so many in Atlanta! Otherwise, loved it. read more

Was excited to come here because our hotel was nearby! The service was alright, but the food is where it went wrong. Both of us thought the food tasted old or had a "sitting out" for a while taste haha. They are "I guess" known for their chicken- that was lukewarm, dry and had no flavor. The salad tasted kind of fresh minus the dressing which was a packaged or store bought dressing. The soup tasted heavy on the bouillon. The "brisket" wasn't really brisket and my mom thought it was disgusting and just didn't even bother to keep eating it haha. We went to Trader Joe's afterwards- in the same shopping center and got the key lime pie. It's the EXACT same pie that they have at this place that they charge for $6 a SLICE and you can get the whole pie for $6 at Trader Joe's next door LOL. I wouldn't suggest this place as the food is not good and tasted old. read more

There are no better hand breaded chicken tenders in Atlanta. After 6 years away, this was the first meal I ate on my return and it was as if no time passed. Almost nothing changed with the restaurant including the menu and the quality of the food. Roasters Sandy Springs is immaculate inside and well managed with noticeable long term staff. Managers and the owner often circulate ensuring the food and service are top notch. Apart from the chicken tenders, the white chicken chili, french fries, cornbread stuffing, and sweet potato soufflé are favorites. If ever Thanksgiving seems too far away, the turkey plate with turkey breast served over cornbread stuffing and gravy with cranberry sauce and 2 sides is another favorite that never goes wrong. Side note, recently the restaurant started charging 65¢ per cornbread muffin or white roll to cut down rising costs and what I'm sure was waste from bread service that not every customer consumed. Treat yourself to a cornbread muffin! read more

Roasters - chicken tenders (4; app portion) with BBQ and honey mustard; side of cornbread stuffing with gravy - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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This place is incredible. This will be my go to place to eat any time I'm in the area! Staff was very friendly and food was delicious!! I had the half chicken with a side of cucumber salad and broccoli/cauliflower casserole and chicken and rice soup, 2 fresh baked rolls and 2 cornbread muffins. When I mentioned it was the first time in, the manager brought me a sampler of 4 additional sided white chicken chilli, spinach, sweet potatoes, and Mac n cheese!!! I ATE ALL OF IT! way to good not to. Im coming back for dinner tonight lol. Oh and did I mention the bill was only $15!!! read more

Roasters - Broccoli/Cauliflower casserole, cucumber salad, and have a rotisserie chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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It's been ages since I last visited the Alpharetta Roasters, so I was excited to grab lunch at the Sandy Springs location the other day. Located in the same shopping center as Trader Joe's and Pier 1 off Roswell Road, Roasters is easy to see from the street and is very accessible, with ample parking even during the busy lunch hour. When you walk in, you can order food to go at the counter to your right, or be seated at one of the tables/booths on the left half of the restaurant. The decor is nothing special, but the place has a very homey feel. The menu consists mainly of Southern-inspired comfort food (along with some salads)- chicken and pork plates/sandwiches, ribs, meatloaf, etc. They have a TON of different sides (so many that they even offer a plate of just sides), which are also Southern (fried green tomatoes, okra, cinnamon apples, corn, lima beans, and so on). The food's not fantastic or anything, but it's a huge portion size for only ~$11.00 and the options are endless. --Pulled Chicken/Pork: Very tasty, but the amount of barbecue sauce was inconsistent (chicken had a little, pork was smothered). --Mac n' Cheese: Mmmm, can't go wrong. --Steamed Broccoli: Cooked well, not seasoned (which is what I prefer). --Broccoli/Cauliflower Casserole: Steamed veggies tossed in cheese sauce, "it's fine". --Complimentary Cornbread Muffins: SO GOOD, possibly the best part of the meal honestly. Will definitely be back! read more

Roasters - pulled chicken, steamed broccoli, mac n' cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

We eat here often. I would give them more stars, but every time I order key lime pie (which is every time I eat here) the slices get smaller and smaller. It's a $6 piece of pie and it's the smallest possible piece you can imagine. Reference the picture I uploaded. There's no consistency. Otherwise, a good place to eat. Convenient for quick home-cooked meals. read more

Roasters - Key lime pie- the $6 slices vary in size this is the biggest slice I've ever gotten and it's still tiny. - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Good portions and friendly staff. I got the 2 plate with 1/4 dark meat and pulled pork I got creamed spinach and baked sweet potato on the side. The chicken was delicious but the poke was a little chewy. I would like to see more gelatin fat with the pork. The creamed spinach was the best part. The potato had no seasoning so be prepared to ask. I would go back. read more

Roasters - Dark meat rotisserie chicken with BBQ pulled pork, sweet potato and creamed spinach. - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Amazing!!!! Incredible meal, great price, good classic southern food. Our first time, but we will definitely be back to try the entire menu.

Roasters never disappoints. My favorite is ribs and chicken fingers. The ribs are so tender they slide off the bone. The chicken tenders are the best I've ever had. I really wish we had one in Tucker GA!! Hint! hint!! read more

Food used to be great but it's just mediocre now. No true negatives other than just mediocre food.

Love there food here. Chicken fried steak & mash potatoes.. mmm love it. Broccoli casserole is so delicious. read more

Roasters - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Nestled in the outdoor strip mall anchored by Trader Joe's with plenty of parking; this Roasters location is no different than its sister Lenox one. Super fast, attentive and friendly service awaited us when we stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. The decor is somewhat stuck in the 80's and the restaurant needs a major makeover. But, it was still very clean and well Maintained giving it a casual, unpretentious atmosphere. The place is very well run and the staff where observed on the ball pumping the plates out fast and with no rush. The sweet corn bread basket brought to the table upon ordering is very addictive in taste and there were scooped up really fast at the table! The half rotisserie chicken and baby back rib platters were outstanding as usual; as were the sides of steamed broccoli, Mac n cheese, corn stuffing and sweet potato soufflé. The chicken soup is also very memorable and oozes "made on site - home made!" The one issue with This location is the fact that it closes at 9pm on a Saturday! In a big metropolitan city, this is a no no and, come on Roasters, it's the weekend! Why not 10 or 11pm like every other restaurant in town??? A small blemish for an otherwise outstanding meal experience; will definitely be back! read more

Roasters - Old decor but very well maintained and super friendly fast service - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Very pleasant experience! What stood out the most was how friendly and attentive our server was. In fact, all the employees seemed to enjoy their work and it showed in their service. (this is a sign of good management) The restaurant was clean and inviting as well. Our orders were taken and our food arrived quickly. Hot and fresh! I had a rack of ribs and my friend had meatloaf. Both were cooked perfectly and both were tasty. My friend even took an order home to his wife. This was my first time at Roasters but I'm certain to visit them again and recommend to friends and family. Thanks read more

Eating at Roaster's is like having Thanksgiving sinner. With mouth watering, rotisserie chicken, sweet potato souffl, cinnamon apples, creamed spinach, cucumber salad and cornbread dressing who can complain. Furthermore they have chicken fingers, country fried steak, meatloaf and assorted salads, wraps, sandwiches, chili, soups, desserts, beer, etc. Words can't describe how good the basket of sweet cornbread muffins and sourdough bread are and you'll know what I'm talking about if you've been. Dispersed in Alpharetta, Sandy Spring, Smyrna & Buckhead get ready for a lip-smacking treat. The sweet tea is brewed just right and for all you pork lovers they serve a BBQ pork sandwich and rack of ribs. The food is fresh, the service is fast and the staff is very customer service friendly. Go to www.roastersfresh.com for details. You can eat in or dine out, but I recommend eating in. read more

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Great southern food. Tasted the ribs, BBQ beef brisket and pulled chicken, okra, fried green tomatoes, and mac & cheese. The brisket was a little tough but had good flavor. The chicken was excellent alon with the fried green tomatoes. I love their BBQ sauce and there spicy ranch made in-house. The atmosphere was nice. It had a southern diner feel. The service was great. Markel was out server, he was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. read more

Roasters - BBQ beef brisket, BBQ pulled chicken, fried green tomatoes, and Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

First time trying Roasters. I was excited because I've heard many people around town speak highly of them when it comes to convenient to-go meals. Overall, I wasn't impressed by any of the dishes I ordered. The BBQ chicken isn't premixed with sauce. It comes as shredded chicken in a container with a lot of juice. The ribs were lacking their smokey crunch to the outer layer. The Cole Slaw was a little bitter. The chicken tender platter was the best item we ordered. The breading is actually very good. I wouldn't recommend to anyone who's looking for authentic, high-quality, BBQ. read more

Roaster's food is still pretty good. Went at lunch today. They now charge 65 cents for a corn muffin or roll. You used to get two of each free with your meal. I understand that a lot of people likely abused the free bread by eating too much, but seriously, a free roll or corn muffin should come with each meal. Charge when people want more than one! read more

The peach cobbler was like a bowl of peaches sitting in a soup. There was too much liquid with small pieces of sugar clumbs that resembled crust. It was not good at all. read more

Roasters - Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

If you haven't tried Roasters before - please stop by and support them. We have been Sunday afternoon regular for quite a while. Even during the pandemic, the store is still serving delicious food that is a great value. read more

This is my favorite dish!!! It's so good!!! The veggies were really fresh and it was a lot of food! I was able to take some home and eat the rest for dinner!! read more

Roasters - Chicken and Veggie quesadilla - Barbeque Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Decided to check this out while I was near by. I can say I wasn't disappointed, been back since my first visit and still not disappointed. The meatloaf is pretty good. Not often you would find this on the menu at a BBQ type restaurant. read more

Great, absolutely yummy, tastey and I will be back. I had the BBQ chicken and fries and rolls and it was scrumptious. The chicken was moist and perfectly cooked/BBQed. I will return. read more

I can't believe I am just now writing a review for this, given how many times I've been here!! Suffice it to say, I'm a big fan! Love their roasted chicken and variety of sides. By far my favorite side is the broccoli and cauliflower casserole. You have to try it! Like try it, right now! Roast chicken, country fried steak, meatloaf, you name it, they got it. When I order a signature dish that has 2 sides (vs a sandwich with one side), I always end up with a whole side to take home. So you will definitely walk away full! I have always experienced good service here too, even when they're busy (and naturally a tad slower). I don't think you can go wrong if you like roasted meat and home style sides. read more

Our server was friendly & had a great smile. Pepe was the manager for the day. He's quite nice. Their corn rolls are a delight. Cheese quesadilla came out wrong the first time, but Crystal was sweet & apologized. Once it was correct it tasted awesome. 3 side veggies are 3 snack portions. It made for a filling meal. They usually keep it clean & tidy. Service is seemingly attentive. I'll return soon. Atmosphere: 8 | 10 Service: 8.5 | 10 Food: 8.5 | 10 read more

This is one of my favorite down-home places to eat at and it's not that expensive. They also give you a lot of food for the money and it's actually really good... taste like grandmas house...... maybe not exactly like your grandmothers but somebody's grandmother LOL read more