Don't go here if you're looking to be disappointed by the food, the atmosphere, the staff or the…read moreservice BECAUSE everything and everyone here is as good as it gets! It's relaxed and welcoming. There are no bad items on their menu and their prices are fair. prices are very reasonable

Fast service Good food…read moreGood variety Easy parking Reasonable prices Plenty of parking

If you're searching for a fancy, stuffy, Hou di-Toddi kinda place DO NOT GO HERE! This is as close…read moreto home-cooked Southern comfort food as it gets and I is GOOD EATING at prices that are more than fair. The folks who run Food for the Soul are as friendly and welcoming as you'll find anywhere.

Oh my my my! It's been a very long time since I've been to a soul food place that actually taste…read morelike SOOUUULLLLLLL FOOD! Chicken? Juicy. Mac n Cheese? Cheesy. Cabbage? Seasoned. Potato Salad? Fulfilling. Cornbread? Fluffy & Just Right. Lemonade? Homemade. So many options to choose from. If I didn't have to rush off, I would've just did the buffet (yes, they have a buffet too). God bless the cook. As my grandma used to say - they put their foot in that. Definitely going back for more

This is the real deal. You just don't find places like this anymore. Family owned and operated,…read morewe met Steven Saunders, his wife, mother and father and a sibling or two was coming in to work as they were opening. The father showed us around a bit when we showed an interest. He was raised on the property and still lived on the property. Very friendly people and went out of the way to make you feel at home. My husband had the ribs which I tried and they were the best we've tried. I had the BBQ chicken just because I was sure it was going to be great - and it was. We had a sample of the Brunswick Stew and it was the best of any I've ever had. We've been on a mission for a few years as we travel through NC, SC and GA to seek out BBQ places looking for the real thing. This is the first we feel we really found it. When we pulled up you could smell the smoke. Having smoked a couple pigs ourselves we can tell when we drive up if there is actually meat being smoked on the premises. We will definitely make the drive back again and again. First cool fall day and the Brunswick Stew is going to be calling my name.

I have been there 2 times. They had good food both times Very good food and service. I enjoyed the…read morefood and company whole visiting their restaurant

From a food truck to a brick & mortar diner, Mama De and family have created a serious go-to eatery…read morein the heart of Elberton!! The diner is bright, open, clean, and welcoming. Plenty of space for a group or couples or all my your lonesome! The owners are so friendly, it's almost like eating a friend's home. Table covers and bright colors and brick walls make the space warm. The food (oh the food!!), is UH-making!! It's like eating at grandmama's house on Sunday but with a little world flavor. 5 types of grits dishes; grilled breakfast sandwiches, wraps & wings, pasta, on & on. Nothing too crazy-fancy, but a good variety. I tried the catfish & it was perfection!! The grits are plentiful and cooked smooth and tasty!! My southern MIL ate a side of grits with her shrimp and grits, they were so good. The coffee is simple K-cup but good. The kids drained their strawberry-lemonades. No complaints at out big table. I feel like this is a destination spot to eat when you come through! Seriously homemade food, cooked with love & history, and just a warm welcoming place! **Fair warning! This is a family-run spot. Don't come here if you're in a rush! Good food takes time to enjoy!**

Going through Elberton, GA and didn't want fast food. Found this place on Yelp and decided to give…read moreit a try. We are glad we did! From the start, we were welcomed and the server was pleasant and professional. We wanted one of each thing on the menu but decided to start with the appetizer soul rolls - chicken, Philly, and sweet potato. All were excellent and plenty to share among the 4 of us. The meals we got were the shrimp scampi, the shrimp and grits, the shrimp basket and the catfish nuggets with grits. All of the food was freshly prepared and served and the taste/ seasonings on each was very well done. There were no complaints of the food at all. The only challenge was finding the place because gps takes you to a parking lot in the back - so just walk around to the front of the alley and it's very nice with other shops there as well. We definitely will return and this time will be specifically for dinner and not just passing through

If you want to know where the locals go, this is it. Booty's has been an institution for as long as…read moreI can remember. The food is served buffet-style and the offerings are Southern home cooking. The star of the show is the fried catfish, which on my recent visit felt like it melted in my mouth. Chicken, country ham tilapia, and Brunswick stew are among other offerings. There are also desserts. My only complaint on our recent visit was that the Brunswick stew was only lukewarm. On the night we visited, there was a bluegrass band for entertainment, but ambiance is sparse. This is a place that you come to eat, not to stare at the walls. Service is friendly, but being a buffet place, there isn't a lot of interaction aside from drinks and refills.

Great place to eat. Amazing fried whole catfish and frog legs. It was so amazing, and hardly any…read morewait because we got there right when they opened.

Restaurant Week was a great time to check out some new restaurants. Staff was super busy but…read morehandled the crowds efficiently. These people know what they are doing in a crunch. I got my curry chicken salad sandwich to go with a brownie and drink. The food was great and you can't beat the prices. Go and support local.

Nice little sandwich lunch stop for sure…read more Enjoyable outside seating. It's that Athens feeling of enjoying outdoor dining for sure. Service was good. They bring your meal out to you, you are responsible for getting your drink there. Definitely be back for sure.

Great bar food place. The cheeseburger I had was good and the appetizers were good as well. It…read moreseems like a good place to hang out with friends. The staff was friendly and the food came quickly. It's just a nice local place to get some good food and spend time with friends.

This is a great local place to eat. I love there steaks & margaritas. The service is great too.read more

Blind Pig Tavern is exactly what our family needed after a long day of traveling from Southern…read moreCalifornia. Athens is the first stop of an SEC college tour for my high school girls and after getting screwed by Avis giving us a lame-ass minivan rather than the Jeep that I reserved and our hotel being below Hilton standards (despite being a Hilton), a good, enjoyable dinner is what we were looking for. Compounding this issue was the fact that it was Valentine's Day on a Saturday night; for the record, VD is the absolute worst day in the world for guys. Most restaurants had waits of 45+ minutes and our appetites simply weren't in a position to cooperate with such a delay. We stumbled across Blind Pig Tavern and we immediately felt welcome. The staff was great, my spicy margaritas hit the spot and our food was A+. I went with the blackened fish sandwich and it had great flavor and it wasn't heavy. My girls enjoyed their salads and the nacho appetizer was devoured in five minutes flat. The best experience of our evening at Blind Pig Tavern was Mattie, our server. Not only was she friendly and engaging, but she has earned the title of the "Best Athens, Georgia Ambassador... Ever!" Her knowledge about the town she's grown up in and advocacy for attractions on and off the UGA campus was more than appreciated. Her livelihood and pride of her hometown and customer engagement has easily earned her this official/unofficial title! Please check out Blind Pig Tavern for some great eats and, if you're lucky, you may have Mattie as your server. And if you're from out of town, she'll immediately make you feel right at home.

Nice sports pub with good food and casual ambience…read more Food: The food is very good for this type of restaurant -casual not fancy. Met friends for lunch. Tried several types of burgers and sandwiches. Burgers were done as requested/ sides were good. Onion rings are fried-not the frozen and baked kind like some places. Slaw is good and fresh. But friend said the black beans were good-not overcooked and mushy. The fries were crisp. The sandwiches were on toasted bread and were tasty. Service: Servers were pleasant and helpful. Facility: Old but well maintained. Location: Conveniently located in a large strip mall with lots of parking. Other restaurants , grocery stores, etc nearby.