If you're in Marietta and craving some truly divine soul food, you have to stop by The Manna House. I ordered the catfish with mac 'n cheese, collard greens, and cornbread, and let me just say, this meal was worth every extra minute it took to get off I-75. Let's start with the catfish: perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky and tender on the inside, and seasoned like somebody's grandma whispered the recipe in the chef's ear. Honestly, it was so good I almost asked for another plate just in case I missed something the first time. This is a 10/10, no notes kind of dish. Now, the collard greens? Whew! These greens deserve their own standing ovation. They were hands-down the best I've ever had--an 11/10, slap-yo-mama, text-everyone-you-know level of good. Perfectly seasoned, just the right amount of smokiness, and with a flavor that'll make you question every other batch of collards you've ever eaten. The mac 'n cheese was solid--cheesy and definitely satisfying. The cornbread? Sweet, moist, and the perfect sidekick to all the rich flavors on the plate. Everything was served hot and fresh, and the service was as warm as the food. The only catch (besides that incredible catfish)? It's a bit of a drive from the highway, so plan accordingly if you're popping in for lunch. But trust me, The Manna House is worth every minute of the detour. Just go ahead and clear your schedule--you'll want to savor every bite. read more

Yo, I wish I lived on this side of Atlanta. Leaving an event and wanted soul food and this came up and so glad I decided to come! 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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Loved the food and the folks here were very nice. The buffet has everything except for fried items so they cooked our catfish nuggets and fried okra to order. And there was plenty of it provided. We wanted to try an array of vegetables along with the catfish And there was plenty to go around. We even had leftovers for the next day that included llama beans, Black Eyed Peas, collards, mac & cheese, fish bites and cornbread, essentially enough for another meal, which made the price more worth it. The only drawback was the lack of non-plastic and Styrofoam while leading in. read more

The Manna House - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I j ew this spot wouldn't last when it moved. The food wasn't as good and the new owner was just nickel and diming everybody. I hate that it closed permanently because the food on the Fairground location was phenomenal!!! read more

Chicken was good, yams tasteless, dressing was dry as ????? Never again!!!! Don't do it!!! read more

Not fresh like it once was and not as many options. I prefer the original location that had menu ordering. I'm not sure how often the buffett is replenished but it didn't look or taste fresh. read more

I arrived around 11:30 on Tuesday, May 5th and all indications are this place has CLOSED. Doors locked, lights out and no cars in the lot. I tried calling and the all went to voicemail that was full. read more

Placed order online. Arrived at location and it was permanently closed. This location needs to be marked as permanently closed.

I never give out a five on the first go round have to see consistency. That being said they made it hard for me to stick to my guns!! This food was on point catfish was piping out and seasoned properly. I could taste the catfish unlike other places where they tend to over season. Mac and cheese was very good also. I shall return!! read more

The Manna House - Catfish nuggets w/ greens and mac and cheese. - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

NASTY!!!!! Overpriced for frozen yams, canned black-eyed peas and Mac and cheese was EXTREMELY DRY and the collards were NOT fresh. Cornbread was dry and the 2nd piece for $2.50 was NOT worth the price. When the food was microwaved at home later it gave off a smell of being OLD and after eating it, confirmation. Can only speak on the food received today 12/31/25, restaurant opened at 11:00 and I was there at 11:20 a.m. COST $19 for vegetable plate that was old and not seasoned. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!! read more

10 outta 10! I've been to this restaurant twice and both times my meals were excellent. The first time I went I ordered the turkey wings w/ rice, yams and cabbage. Everything was bomb! It is buffet style but the seafood is made to order. The inside is clean and has seating options. My second visit I ordered the 2pc catfish with the yams and fried okra, manna house punch and peach cobbler. The fried fish was so good and the size of the catfish were large. Peach cobbler was good with the perfect amount of crust. The punch was good. The staff was helpful with answering my questions. I would highly recommend this place. read more

The Manna House - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Goodness gracious. I cannot believe how good The Manna House was. The flavors from the Oxtail was incredible. The oily, mouthfeel every time you took a bite was incredible. They also had turkey wings with gravy that were incredible. I highly recommend their Mac N Cheese and I don't recommend Mac n Cheese very often. They had a variety of options that almost requires you to come back for more. Next time I am back in Georgia, I will be visiting The Manna House read more

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THEM GREENS!!!! WHEW SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED IMMEDIATELY! I was craving some turkey wings tonight after my full day fast and LAWD YALL delivert. For $25-$30 this is the plate that I received and I am very thoroughly satisfied. This was definitely something to take the edge off! Who great granny recipe yall using? Who is in the back?! I will be returning. This did not disappoint. I am impressed. I know y'all host Thanksgiving every year. My only small small small very tiny complaint is that I wish the yams were thicker. Other than that AMAZING! To the gentleman on the phone, thank you for your patience while I loooked over the menu. read more

The Manna House - The Tribe added Mac - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Went after church on Sunday and I had enough food for lunch on Monday. The service was great. The place was clean. The food was so good. The turkey wings fell off of the bone. The meat was seasoned to the bone. The macaroni and cheese was good too. read more

The food was DELICIOUS. I shared the Pork Chops and the Turkey wings. The chops were tasty and tender. Collard greens yams mac&cheese. All good. Sinning area clean, bathroom clean and Sissy was there, place was full of charm and family welcoming. read more

Very good food Also they give a nice portion. This place is as close to home cooking as you will get.

Smothered pork chops, rice and gravy, red beans w sausage and broccoli w onions. Chile.........Manna you did it again baby!!!! This food is delicious l! Periodt! Highly recommend. It was worth the price paid. Still have leftovers for tomorrow. read more

The Manna House - Catfish nuggets - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Food was good and fresh. Service was great as well. I ordered carry out, food was ready in a timely manner. I'll order again

Service was friendly . Food was ok. We were there early and was served immediately. Everything looked great.

I recently moved into the area and after trying several soul food places this to me is hands-down, the best one. It may be a little pricey, but what restaurant isn't these days. Today I got the fried whole wings with macaroni and cheese and broccoli. The wings were fried to perfection and very well seasoned. The macaroni and cheese was so delicious. The only thing was my broccoli was cold, but when I went back to let the cashier know without hesitation she offered me a different side, so I ended up getting the yams and they were delicious. this place is always very clean and they offer a great customer service if you like a for some great fried wings you gotta come here read more

The Manna House - Fried wings, macaroni and cheese, and broccoli - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

We visited for the 1st time a few minutes ago and it was spectacular. The owner is such a kind person. Food is delicious. I had turkey wings, collards and black eye peas. We sat and ate inside. Will definitely be back and will recommend. Thanks team for a great experience. *wanted to get a picture before I started eating but my fork beat me to it* read more

The Manna House - Turkey wing plate - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Cozy / Quaint / Clean. The bench tables are covered with pressed (ie. No wrinkles / fold lines) black table cloths. The black tables and chairs are just the perfect size for 4-top seating. They have invested well in the ventilation. The food smells wonderful, but is not overpowering like it can be in some small restaurants. When I say this place is clean ... There is Much Pride in how this restaurant presents. As soon as I walked through the door I was greeted with a warm smile and welcome. The food on the "service hot bar" looks wonderfully and beautifully fresh. The presentation was clean / orderly / organized. The oxtails were VERY TEMPTING, but I recently vowed myself to a vegan / veggie lifestyle, so I got a splurged veggie platter of collard greens / sweet yams / cornbread dressing w/ gravy / Mac & Cheese. The portions are PLENTIFUL! I decided to sit in and enjoy my meal. I watched as others ... likely local to the neighborhood came in, ordered their favorites to-go and moved on their way home to enjoy their yummies. As I sit here writing this review, the Abundantly Cut serving of Red Velvet Cake with a lovely layer of that butter cream frosting is calling my name ... but I'm not going to answer ... #KeithLee missed a grand opportunity to visit The Manna House. If you get a craving for some southern soul comfort food ... The Manna House serves Manna from the heavens! For me ... it was that initial HELLO From there it was all a joyous and DELICIOUS experience. Just a note ... I'm on a sojourn path of traveling and venturing around this amazing blue green ball we are floating on in this vast space. I currently live in Mazatlán, and soon to move on to Nice France, then Tuscany to help my new friends with the development of a new olive farm - and who knows where from there. If I have a chance to return to this corner of the globe again, before it's all done - I'm returning to The Manna House and I can only hope that same smile and the warm feeling is just as palatable. May the Gods continue to bless this family ... the business ... the community that is served. Bella Ciao read more

Let me tell you something: "Play with yo momma; don't play with the cooks at The Manna House." I have been to every soul food restaurant in and around Atlanta, and the food here is UNMATCHED! It's something about a meal that feeds your soul... it feels like a good preached word. That how I would describe my experience at The Manna House. The richness of the flavors reminded me of Sunday dinners surrounded by family. I couldn't get over how familiar the flavors were. The tender, fall off the bone turkey wings were seasoned to perfection, and left nothing to be desired. The mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, collard greens and candied yams made my tastebuds craving more, even after I was completely stuffed. Upon leaving, I only had one question: "Whose auntie is cooking back there?" read more

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While visiting loved ones in Georgia, they recommends the Manna House for our Friday evening meal citing their soul food was really good. After reviewing the menu, I opted for a Turkey Wing Platter with cabbage and baked macaroni and cheese. Our order for 8 platters was called in but I unfortunately had to change my order as they were out of turkey wings and cabbage. There were 2 other orders that requested cabbage so we changed it collard greens. I then changed my meat to the Whiting after they stated their whiting did not have bones in the fish. I think the lack of turkey wings and cabbage had to do with us ordering late in the evening; approximately and hour and half prior to closing. Unfortunately, when I got my platter the whiting did in fact her bones in it. Thankfully it wasn't a lot of bones or I would not have enjoyed it. I can say that the macaroni and cheese and collard greens were delicious. The platter included a piece of cornbread that I also enjoyed. I would order from them again and try something different. read more

The Manna House - Two piece fried whiting with baked macaroni and cheese and collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Manna house Manna House Manna House! I thank God every time I leave this restaurant the food all the way is immaculate service is amazing staff is very nice and friendly I've been here 6 times and Manna House is 6/6 Great Job I love coming here! And the older woman with the beautiful gray hair is the sweetest person on earth! Turkey Wings! read more

I loved the old location. The new location is nice but the good doesn't seem the same. Still good service but I liked the older ladies just made it feel like home when going in. (Photos are from old location) read more

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So this place has amazing reviews for a reason. The food is very tasty and definitely worth trying when in the metro Atlanta area. I was so pleased with how I was greeted when I walked into the restaurant. The people in the restaurant were talking amongst each other all while enjoying their dinner at their respective tables. The food was YUMMY.... I ordered the baked chicken which came with rice and gravy. I didn't care much for the gravy because it was a little bland but not enough to lose a star. They definitely make up for it with the southern hospitality. The collard greens were amazing as well as the macaroni. They also make a MEAN DESSERT! It was some kind of green cake with pistachios and it was AMAZING! I seriously couldn't get enough of it. I am so glad that I am only in Atlanta PART TIME lol. Keep it up Manna House! read more

I've been looking for this place for a minute, finally found it and boy am I glad I did. The collard Green were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The candy yams are not too sweet but tasty . Very good. Smothered Salsberry steak..hello I'm in heaven I found my soul food restaurant. read more

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I did an Uber Eats bc they have a 20% discount and the food didn't disappoint. I got the turkey wings and 2 sides. I love the collard greens, candied yams and cornbread. The turkey wings were good but the rice or gravy could use some season bc it was kinda bland. I've had the catfish and loved that so I will continue to visit. read more

The Manna House - Turkey wings, collard greens, candied yams and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

The Manna House now ranks in my Top 3 fav soul food places in atl. I can't believe I waited so long to try it. It was heaven on a plate . I wish the menu online was completely updated because there were more options at the restaurant than what I saw online. The ladies behind the counter are pleasant and my order was ready in no time! I ordered the fried fish, mac and cheese, and yams. Everything was awesome! I was surprised that it came with what tasted like a house made tartar sauce. Being from Louisiana, I can hardly ever find tartar that is on par with Cajun cuisine. THIS tartar was IT! PLEASE SUPPORT this black-owned establishment! read more

The Manna House - Menu at restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I can honestly say this Food motivated me in someway to go to my grandmother's grave and visit her. The fish reminded me so much of her fried fish and I haven't had it in 16 years. This is a very nostalgia place for me. I hope you guys never close. The food is amazing. Silvoni read more

The food here is amazing . The people are so welcoming and the customer service is phenomenal!. Everything was delicious and made just like grandma house . The people are so inviting the food is so tasty this definitely gave me all reasons to come back and highly recommend . I'm up now thinking about this food I can't wait to get a slice of the water gate cake and those smothered pork chops and yams mmmm mmmI left yelling bye auntie bye cousins because after that we plate ...We're family now !! read more

Delicious and tasty soul food! Staff so welcoming and homey. Catfish nuggets are my to go with Mac and cheese and collard greens.

The mama house is way better than busy bee's hands down! So if your looking for real soul food or just southern cooking look no further, everything is home made. I would of given a 5 stars but I couldn't because the Mac & cheese wasn't good to me it was very tangy but their lemon pound cake was everything! I'll try to find pics of my food and the cake to post up. read more

The Manna House - Veggie plate (my boyfriend loved everything on his plate) - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I orginally ordered food through Ubereats. The food was delicious and hot upon arrival. Today after handling business my dad was hungry and didnt want fried food. He asked about the place we got Ubereats it was Manna House. When we walked in we were greeted by a happy face.Mrs Teresa is a wonderful server. The place is small so seating & COVID guidelines are limited. To pickup is best for now. The food is delicious. This is a Black owned business by Pastor Tiggs. I will support and i will return! read more

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Once again - I'm gonna start by pointing out that 3 stars equals A-OK - so this is not a 'bad' review. Background: I've patronized this place for years and despite a lot of 'rough edges' - I've continued to do so because as a fellow minority business owner, I believe in supporting black businesses and have always made a strong effort well before the BLM movement urged us to do so. I used to seek out The Black Pages and make sure I checked for listings for EVERYTHING - from doctors and lawyers - to beauty supply shops and restaurants. Customer Service: The customer service was a bit off because I arrived at the tail end of a situation that I won't go into. They weren't unfriendly - but were definitely, understandably distracted. Not sure if this next part falls under 'customer service' - but it's something I find frustrating as a customer. As of the writing of this review - the prices on the website are incorrect. And they have been incorrect for at least a year. The Facebook page doesn't have a menu posted (or it didn't when I checked). The Yelp hours and days listed say one thing. The website says another. And their Facebook says something else. So you never know when they're open. I understand that people sometimes get too busy to update websites and social media but they haven't even personalized their vmail greeting. Adding your name and hours of operation to your vmail greeting would be a simple way to alleviate this issue. Last week - I called multiple times, didn't get an answer, so I drove over and they were closed and the hours weren't posted on the door. I don't know if they were closed due to an emergency - or if this is one of their regular closed-for-business days. Today - I called the number on their site and Yelp. No answer. So I called the number their Facebook page. No answer. I was just about to give up - tried the first number again - and a person answered, "Hello?" I asked if this was the Manna House, she replied Yes. I asked if they were still open for business and she said Yes. (I asked because of the difficulty reaching AND because she answered the phone as though I'd called her personal phone instead of an active, open place of business.) Location: they are still in the same little 'strip mall' at the corner of Fairground and Washington. Interior is the same as when I visited for the first time over 3 years ago. Food: Remember those pork chops I raved about. Before - they were thick and CRISPY. They appeared to be double batttered and deep fried to perfection. Yesterday's pork chops were thin - like the kind you buy at the Mexican butcher (and that's not a knock or a putdown - I've only ever seen pork chops cut that thin at Mexican butcher shops). They were NOT crispy. They were clearly just dredged in a little bit flour before frying. And they were tough / rubbery. I ate a few bites of the first pork chop and gave up. My crinkle cut fries were greasy and limp (partially from steam trapped inside the container), but the bigger culprit appeared to be the need for a grease change. I ate a few fries before I felt my stomach protesting and gave up on those too. I declined the drink that comes with the meal so I paid $16.00 ($15.90) for a few bites of a tough, chewy pork chop and 5 - 6 french fries. I think this spot is one of those places where you have to stick to certain items to have the best experience. Stuff that simmers and holds well like vegetables, meats with gravy and rice. I will continue to come here - or at least I'll try - but I'll stick with entrees like the beef tips over rice instead of the fried options. read more

The Manna House - Pork chop - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

The Manna House is an institution and is, simultaneously, a beautiful experience. I expected to drive up to the classic hometown buffet-based cafeteria, but what I found, on my first visit today, was a hole-in-the-wall and homey place that is Black-owned and operated and affiliated with the C.O.G.I.C. denomination. This place boasts some of the absolute best soul food around, and I can honestly say that the food is amazing. I came later in the evening just before they closed to get dinner for takeout, and the place was still full and jumping, yet I was promptly helped and my order was taken. I was even reminded that I get a drink, which I didn't know, so there is an honesty in their level of service and professionalism that I so greatly appreciate. They are trying to please the customer from the hostess to those who take your order to the cooks in the back, and they succeed remarkably. Expect to wait when you arrive, but expect the food to be so delicious. The greens were so good. I could swear either I had made them or a member of my family. The mac and cheese was not dry and nicely flavored. The cornbread was on point. The fried catfish was potently flavorful, hot, and crispy. The pound cake was all they had life dessert-wise, but I want to try that banana pudding one day and the key lime cake. This is not a fancy, upscale five-star point, and that is apart of it's charm. These are the small hometown food spots that really are made and run by good people who know the people they serve and who frequent their establishment, and I delight in those types of places. Get the greens and something for dessert with your orders. You will not be disappointed. Parking is ample in the private lot. I'm a fan. Bravo! read more

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My daughter and I stopped here for takeout based on a recommendation. I'm a cook/caterer and I'm all for shortcuts, but at this place the only thing that's homemade was the lemon pound cake and the macaroni and cheese. My daughter got the jumbo shrimp which tasted like it was frozen fried 18.00. I had the country style steak it was definitely frozen with powder gravy. I was so disappointed, because I only eat beef randomly. I took 2 bites and trashed the rest. The collard greens were good. I asked the ladies up front which one of them baked the cake. They were very quick to tell they don't cook. One of them also corrected herself and said she doesn't cook there I will give you some advice one cook to another to another. Reduce your cost with the sides but the protein, meat, should be so good that the sides don't matter. read more

The Manna House - This is the very overly breaded very dry 'country style steak'. Tasted like frozen chuck wagon. - Soul Food Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

The soul food was good. I will go back. Can't wait to taste the peach cobbler. Only on Sunday. read more

This is a whole in the wall. Not necessarily a bad thing!! I have been to great whole in the wall restaurants. But, as I sat waiting for my food I noticed how dirty this restaurant was. JUST DIRTY. The kitchen staff were working hard filling orders. Food was ok. read more