This place feels like stepping back in time, in the best way! The food was absolutely impeccable, and everyone was so warm and friendly. My husband and I both ordered the catfish dinner with rice. I had mine with beans, and he had gravy, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Everything was DELICIOUS! The catfish was especially good, and the portions were huge--we both had plenty left to take home. Great food, generous portions, and genuinely kind people. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The beautiful can be a hit and then a softer hit on some visits. It just depends on when you get there and what is on the menu. Friday fishdays are good. O heard that Wednesday is oxtail day- g Food is overall good. Prices are a little on the higher scale but the portions are generous. The sweet teamonade is good but it's not made with fresh lemonade. It's made out of lemonade that comes out of a bag....(silence) and not so beautiful. It's way too sweet, and as easy as it is to make lemonade with simple syrup. Well, most customers that visited while I dined have ailments that can be cured and healed with proper diet. And that's beautiful! So w are trusting the beautiful can and will make a difference. Not just on this day, but everyday. read more

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The food was good, great sized portions. Lots of flavor. Service was great, friendly and helpful. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I've been here a couple of years ago for the first time and at that time a guy was in line in front of me with his daughter and he got 3'peach cobblers. I got one and maybe something else it was awhile ago. This is a Historic Soul Food Restaurants in Atlanta GA. I first heard about this place from Goodie Mob on the song Soul Food in 1995 when I wasn't even in the area. I came here yesterday and got one of the best meals of my life. Months ago I layed off of the beef. I've been eating chicken lately and sometimes you get chickened out. I looked at the menu before I made a trip to get some food for me and my Mama. I saw that they had Short Beef Ribs so I got a plate for me and Oxtails plate for Mom. When you don't go to a place in so long and you might not have had one of the best entree's on the menu you really don't know what you are missing! Established in 1979 and still going strong to this day! I meant to Check In on the Yelp app but when you are going into a restaurant and trying to make choices for good food taking a pic and doing that went out of window. Delicious Soul Food! Come and get your Soul Food just save some for me. I might have to get here before you pull up ha lol! I visited on 8-3-2025. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Oxtails on rice with Mac and cheese and yams with cornbread Mom Plate! - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This place has a great menu every day of the week. Food is seasoned very well with great prices. Customer service was outstanding and the atmosphere gives you a homely feel this place is great for picking up a plate and taking it home to eat if you're not wanting to cook that night, I'll come back again read more

The food is awesome, the tea will give you diabetes though, fr! You have to mix it with unsweetened tea to balance it out.

The food was absolutely delicious. My meal consisted of bbq beef ribs, rice and gravy, green beans and cornbread muffin.The ribs were tender and flavorful. The rice and gravy moist and the green beans were seasoned to perfection. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - BBQ Beef Ribs Dinner, rice and gravy, green beans and a corn muffin. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My cousin recommended we try a historic establishment. This is a cafeteria style restaurant and definitely packed with after service patrons. It was so many delicious choices and I couldn't decide so I got 2 dinners. The first was short ribs, cabbage and dressing. Then fried chicken, macaroni and cheese with yams. I must say the shoe ribs were tender and succulent. The gravy is top tier. The lemon pound cake is to die for. The customer service from Henry was fantastic I can see why this is a neighborhood staple. read more

WOW! It's been 18-20 years since I've visited Atlanta, GA. By luck, I came across this establishment while I was in town visiting Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and historic landmarks. I am extremely proud that this business is still open. I was a teenager when I first visited, and a lot has changed. Unfortunately, like many restaurants' portions are smaller and prices have increased. Customer service is still exceptional! The atmosphere is serene and laid back. I ordered the baked spaghetti dinner with macaroni & cheese, cabbage, and cornbread. Everything was delicious! The price and portion I received were decent. read more

This cornerstone still has it! Super friendly, professional and engaging staff. I got my order online/pickup order in before 6pm on a Sunday; 2 Veggie plates. Collards, Mac/cheese black eyed peas, cabbage, rutabaga, white ( they ran out of the yams and called me before I arrived to substitute) Everything was delicious! Well balanced, seasoned and fresh! Carry-on "Beautiful " read more

This has been my favorite soul food restaurant since I moved to Atlanta years ago.. i use to go the other location on Auburn Avenue. That's how long I've been here. The "Hospitality" has always been on point. Good Soul Food !!!! read more

Overpriced, cold beef short ribs and what tasted like canned collard greens. Dry cornbread. Not worth $30. Best thing was the sweet tea. I won't be back. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but it fell just short. Location and Parking The restaurant is located on Cascade Rd, with a small parking lot out front. Venue and Atmosphere As soon as your walk in you'll be transported to your grandmother's living room, with the delicious smells of the kitchen at the back of the space. Proceed to order your meat and three, and add a dessert as you wish. The exit is on the other side of the restaurant and the foot traffic is a one-way flow, likely due to COVID. Food and Beverages The Mac and cheese was delicious, which is no surprise given that this is a soul food restaurant. However, the collard greens were a but sweet for me and the smothered chicken was entirely too salty. I really wanted to like it but I felt my blood pressure rising with each bite so I couldn't finish it. I also ordered the oxtail plate, which came with rice. The oxtails were satisfactory and the meat/bone ratio was decent, which is more than I can say for most restaurants. Service The staff were prompt, orderly, and kind. Verdict I'd order the oxtails again, but the smothered chicken left a lot to be desired. I'll give them another chance, especially as they have a good variety of entrees. read more

Service is 5 star. The food was just ok. We ordered to go, but the interior of the dining room was clean.

Soooo let's get into this review.....I'm born and bred ATL, so I've been many places in this city to eat soul food. The Beautiful Restaurant in the SWATS has been a staple since I was a kid! My parents would sometimes go here after church on Sundays. Food was always hot and good and the people working felt and treated the customers like family. Well, let's fast forward a couple of decades to what it is now. Still a neighborhood eatery, but it's definitely lost some of its soul. On this day I got the Turkey Wings, Lima beans, and cornbread dressing.....oh and let's not forget the Peach cobbler! The food isn't seasoned like it used to be, so it was a bit bland for my taste. The peach cobbler was delicious! The service was just basic, nothing to speak on. It may be a while before I'd return, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! It may fit your taste buds. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Peach cobbler was yummy! - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My friend and I wanted some good soul food, so we went here and OMG!!!!! The salmon was touched by Jesus MY!!!MY!!MY!! He had the chicken dinner everything was so good.. will be back next week read more

Good was salty and portion size was small for the price of southern soul food! Love supporting my community but I hope the quality goes back to the level it once was. Do that and I'll be back. read more

They are now open for breakfast again! (Limited menu - Saturdays only for now) Pancakes (wheat or regular) Sausage links (beef or chicken) Scrambled eggs (with/without cheese) Grits (with/without cheese) Hashbrowns Tofu scrambled eggs Veggie patties Beyond sausage Veggie bacon Biscuits or toast read more

Food was awesome! The turkey wings were goodttt! The catfish was, too! My hubby was undecided, so when everyone kept coming in asking for spaghetti he gave it a try. It was delicious! The staff and servers were nice and friendly! Great service! read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Turkey Wing Dinner-- yams and mac n cheese! Was delish and nice size turkey wings in some good gravy!! - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Very tough pork chops , the food was disgusting.. The restaurant workers are friendly behind the line; but the older lady at the cash register is rude. The restaurant looks older inside, but I believe it's more intimate. read more

I'd love to give this place five stars just for its history, what it means to so many people and it's acceptance of everyone all the time. I'd love to give it five stars for the consistency of the food. The Beautiful is more than a restaurant, it is a friend. So much so that despite being a frequent customer, I've never even thought to check in here. You tend to not look at it as a business. It is just that much a neighborhood staple. My favorite is breakfast. But they do serve lunch and dinner and I hear they are famous for their banana pudding. I don't eat bananas or I'd try it for sure. The place is cafeteria style. The staff is polite but almost robotic. A trait they have taken on to deal with some of the most difficult customers I've ever seen. A customer is almost always changing their order, adding another order, forgetting their manners and raising their voice. The staff is never reactionary and always polite. And as their prices seem to inch up, nothing really changes. It is very much like visiting a southern grandmother's house. You will still eat well for under 10 bucks for breakfast. And you cannot beat the $6.99 lunch special. They are going to take their time to make sure your order is right. And you are going to wait. The inside is cramped. The regulars who have met and ate here for years are always present. Most days it adds to the appeal of the experience. But some days you can't really enjoy your meal because the line goes right past your table sandwiching you in your booth. The styrofoam to go containers doesn't seem to bother the establishment at all. Sagging pants need to be belted before you enter. Just do it. I've never been disappointed and have so many great memories here. Dine alone, get it to go or being the whole group. Ordering can remind you of the Seinfeld soup Nazi episode. There is little time or patience from the servers on the line for you to mosey with ordering. Maybe view the menu and all the wonderful food pics before you go. Around since 1979 this is one of the few places where old Atlanta blends seamlessly with newer Atlanta transplants. Yes there is a parking lot. People also park on the street and in the lot across the street. Oh and bring your ID if paying by card. They will check it every purchase. Don't take it personal. Favorites: desserts. Fried fish. Chicken sausage. Pancakes. Biscuits. Greens. Mac and cheese. Fried chicken. Dressing. Corn bread. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Pancakes and chicken sausage - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Had the chance to experience this establishment and....... Upon arriving there is parking in back so I was excited. LoL! The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very pleasant. The food wasn't as eye-pleasing as it was in the pictures. The plates come with 1 Meat and 2 Sides. I ordered the Salisbury Steak with Dressing and Macaroni and Cheese. I also got a side of 6 wings. The Real: When he ever put that 1 piece of chopped steak on my plate I thought it was a joke until he slide the plate down to the sides. LOL! 1. The chopped steak taste like the beef out of the Dinty Moore Beef Stew can. ‍ 2. The Macaroni and Cheese take like Macaroni and Egg Pie. There was an immediate need for some salt, pepper, garlic salt, something. 3. The Dressing and Gravy was ANAZINGGGGGGGG. (I'll be back for a side of this!) 4. The wings were seasoned to perfection. Perfectly golden fried and absolutely awesome. Overall, I will come back again for the wings and dressing. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Salisbury/Chopped Steak. Dressing and Gravy. Macaroni and Cheese. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My family loves to come visit and they LOVE southern food. I had heard this restaurant was black owned, historic, and good. I'm not familiar with this side of town and because it was after 8 on a Saturday night and I knew it was cafeteria type, I almost didn't go but I'm glad we did! It's small inside and the decor takes you back a few decades. There were a lot of older people there and most people seemed to know each other. I guess they were regulars. I was a bit surprised by the limited food selection. For some reason, I thought there would be many more options. I was really looking forward to some fried catfish but they didn't have it so I opted for the fried chicken. I think you get 5 or 6 pieces. The breading was amazing. I would have preferred the chicken have been cooked for a tad bit longer but that's a personal preference and a trade off you deal with going to a cafeteria type restaurant. I chose the dressing and gravy and the collards as my sides. Yumm! It really tasted like somebody grandma was back in that kitchen. I was stuffed by the time I finished my plate but I thought I had read about banana pudding. I ended up getting a cup (10% off after 9) and bayyyybayyyy when I tell you it was good! Omg. It's a bit rich so I had to save it for the next day because I felt like I was going to pop. I'm super surprised to see some had bad service because everyone was so nice to my family and me. If you eat inside, make sure you bring a few dollars to tip. I'll definitely be back here, but probably during the day and hopefully when they have catfish! read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Fried chicken with dressing and collards. - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My food wasn't good. It tasted like Piccadilly and was pretty pricy. First and last time going there.

Oh. I'm butt hurt over this banana pudding. I know restaurants have it hard but The Beautiful used to have the BEST pudding in all of Atlanta pre-covid. Today, I broke down and ordered two expecting to break whatever gains I made in my pseudo diet. But after several bites, I'm mad and disappointed. They done switched the wafers. Unless Nabisco changed its own recipe, this can't be them falling apart in my mouth--tasteless and unsweetened. This pudding is SO dry. And I even got some from a new pan that just came out from the kitchen. It tastes like the near empty one that was sitting on the counter. I don't know what happened to this recipe now but something is missing. Maybe there's even less pudding. Whatever it is, nah. Gayle King would not approve. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Banana Pudding - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Whenever I am in town this was a place I could count on for some good food. The people are friendly for sure however the food is nothing like it used to be, very underwhelming. I can't say I'm inspired to return. It's not nasty it's very subpar for the price and I know they can do better than this. read more

Far too overpriced for the very small portions of food given. I took my family and paid almost 30 dollars par plate that didn't even come with a drink. The desserts we got tasted store brought and the banana puddling that probably was cooked tasted as though whoever prepared it, was smoking cigarettes while preparing. The food was pretty good but we could had gone to a more upscale restaurant for the nearly $200.00 price. read more

It has been some years since I visited this place and the atmosphere is the same. Great food, great customer service, and little parking. Will be back read more

Delicious comfort food and the biggest piece of fried catfish I've ever seen! And there were two of them!! We ate in the restaurant, although many people were taking food to go at lunch time. My friend even got some more food to go after lunch - it was that good! I had plenty of leftovers for another meal and they reheated in perfectly in the toaster oven. read more

Food was delicious, staff were helpful in describing food. We ate inside and had staff checking on us throughout the meal. read more

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I wanted something sweet leaving Red Lobster and had to brainstorm while on 285 where to go on a Sunday at 6 in the evening. The pickings are scarce. Jumped off at Cascade and thought about The Beautiful. It's been a long long minute since I've been to this Atlanta institution. My girlfriend has never heard of it and she been living here 20 years. My taste buds said I wanted some Peach Cobbler. We had to park behind the restaurant and walk around. Guess what no Peach Cobbler. We had to weed through the people because they were in line for plates. I chose the Lemon Pound Cake and it did not disappoint. I'm fact I didn't eat it until the next day. Moist, soft, buttery and the frosting was just right. I just wish it was a bigger piece. I will be returning for a breakfast one day. read more

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Service was good. Food was ok. Vegetables taste like it came out of a can. Sweet potatoes taste like it came out of the can. I ordered the baked wing dinner which was 15 dollars for 6 wingettes and two vegetables. The wings were tasty. I will not return because I wanted to go to a place with good veggies for my friend who recently had some health issues. Very disappointed!! Please lose the can and serve fresh vegetables. read more

Been wonderful for decades! This time is no different. They were out of some items but final meal still good

This restaurant has been around for decades but the quality of their food has been going downhill for some time now. You get the impression that you are eating school lunch cafeteria food. Most of their meats are just HORRIBLE. The vegetables are usually ok but portion sizes they give you for vegetables are always child-size. No one wants to spend their money on child size portions and food that taste like the school cafeteria. I will not be visiting them again. read more

Tried some oxtails at this place a few months back...It wasn't my best plate from them but I really think it's because my usual wasn't available; the fried chicken. read more

The Beautiful Restaurant - Oxtails over rice, Mac and cheese and cabbage - Soul Food Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I took my daughter here last week, and tonight she says Mom can we go the Beverly's. I'm like WTF is Beverly's.....she's 22 and as her mother I hate to say this is only her 2nd time at this Atlanta icon, but I digress to say...she is as HOOKED as anyone ever is once they visit here for the first time. They use to stay open 24 hours, but we were informed tonight that they are now closing at 11pm. As I paid for our food, the cashier/manager questioned me if there was anything I'd like to see change, or would I be intrested in them going back to the 24 hour scheduling on Fridays/Saturdays. The only thing I told her was "don't dare mess with the banana puddin or peach cobbler, and yes...24 hours on Fri or Sat would work for me" Tonight we both had the salmon w/veggies and the dressing with rice...and all I can say is I just wish I had paid for an extra piece of salmon because when those munchies kick in about 3am tonight, I am gonna wish I had that.....but I digress to say...at least I bought an extra banana puddin.... We as natives or transplants of this wonderful city need to do whatever it takes to keep establishments like this up and runnin. read more

A wonderful, historic eatery. The food is soulful and as delicious as your granny used to make. I had the baked chicken with dressing, gravy, and green beans. My husband had oxtails, rice, and greens. Location is Cascade st and Fontaine ave in Atlanta GA. While the neighborhood is questionable, it is otherwise safe. Parking in the rear and seating inside and out. Sweet tea report: excellent read more

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Customer service was SUS based on separating my Wife and I food order, so we had to get two Oxtails dinners to eat together because their fried chicken orders were backed up and sold out, also Charlie Brown at the register was rude and annoying... my Mac & cheese was ice cold, corn muffins are trash, but the beans and rice what little they gave me was good, will I go back to spend another $65.00 hell no, they can keep all the mean church folks and passive aggressive staff to themselves, thank you very much- read more

The beautiful never lets you down! Food is always great and they treat customers with the respect that is warranted ! The lines get a bit long on sundays but i guarantee its worth the wait! Dont believe me just go see for yourself ! The staff is just amazing . To be black owned this place is very Diverse also , thats a testament to the quality of food and service that is displayed on a daily basis! read more

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I love this restaurant. It is in my neighborhood, the service is excellent, and there is accessible free parking in back. The food is delicious and the portions are great. The fried chicken wings on Thursday used to be my favorite, until now. The last time I ordered it tasted old and was so hard, like it had been fried twice. I will continue to visit this neighborhood jewel but will pass on the fried chicken wings going forward. read more