Great service............ I will definitely go again…read more The lamb chops didn't even need the sauce on it... it was tender and yummy

Overall: 4.5/5 The…read moreSouthern Spread 4.2/5 - I liked this more than I thought I would. The seasoned crackers with all of the dips were so good. It was a nice treat for brunch and definitely really unique. I'd order it again for sure. Chicken and Waffles - 4.5/5 - one of my favourite dishes and had to have it while I was in Atlanta! They didn't disappoint and it was really tasty. Would definitely come here again if in Atlanta for brunch. Service - 5/5 - We came back in July 2026 (catching up on reviews) and our waitress, Sydney, was such a delight. She was so sweet, had great, prompt service, and she even tried to get us a peach to try (though they didn't have any left) since we were from out of town and wanted to try. Thank you for the memorable experience. Biscuits - 4.5/5 - So yummy and fresh with butter. Loved it. Atmosphere - 5/5 - it was such a unique place, felt like being in someone's home, but as a restaurant, and really liked it... had a very southern feel.

Our Red Hat Society ladies had lunch at Mary Mac's on September 8th and our server was Jaden. He…read morewas was professional, helpful, courteous and friendly. Our group are all senior members and we know great service when we see it and Jaden was the best. So much so, that we wanted to let his supervisor know about him before we left the restaurant. Tina came to our table and we let her know about what a great choice in hiring a person like Jaden and that it spoke highly of their hiring criteria. Having raved about Jaden, all of our food was delicious! Lilliian Thornton

Catfish was amazingly delicious, service was excellent and server was attentive. Great location and…read morethe ambiance was ideal for my fiancé and I to celebrate her birthday.

This is a must-try spot when you're in Atlanta! The service was amazing. The staff was super nice,…read morepatient, and helpful, especially since we wanted to try everything on the menu. We ended up ordering their famous fried chicken, fried okra, broccoli cheese casserole, and cornbread. The fried chicken was definitely the star and did not disappoint! Personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the sides, but again, that's just my taste and opinion. I honestly wish I had a bigger appetite because there were so many other things I wanted to try. Just a heads-up, this place is a HOT SPOT, so expect a wait. We waited about an hour for our food. I highly recommend calling and ordering ahead if you can. This is definitely a spot we'll come back to the next time we're in Atlanta. That fried chicken alone is worth another visit!

Food is great and fresh Portions great…read moreService very good with minimal wait time. Savory food

I went to this establishment many years ago when it was called 285 Soulfood. The food was great…read morethen and it is great now. After seeing recent reviews online for the newer place, A1 Soul Food I decided to give it a try when I was in the area during lunch time. The area is a bit sketchy. It shares a lot with an vacant Dollar Tree & a few other businesses. Lock your car & be aware of your surroundings because you never know what you may see. That is honestly the way to be anywhere on MLK drive. When you get inside, the place is set up cafeteria line style with booths for dining in if you choose too. The prices are listed on the wall and they serve breakfast and lunch/dinner food with the prices listed clearly on the wall and daily specials also. You order by standing in line & they place your food into a styrofoam box & you can eat it there or take it home. I opted to take mine to go. I waited in line for about ten minutes which I hear is good for this place. I honestly did not know what I was going to order until I saw the fresh fried pork chops come out (please see my picture). Not only did they look fresh, but they were big, crispy & well seasoned. The meat only option included two and the price was more than right. I will be back for those again the next time I am in the mood for some soul food.

I came here on my lunch break and waited 45 minutes to get my food. There were two people working…read morethe line, someone at the register, and others in the kitchen. It took so long to get my food because everyone was ordering multiple plates for others. I got two turkey wings (it comes that way), mac, and broccoli casserole. You can tell that the food is made with love. They give you a lot of food for the price. Peach cobbler was also really good.

Not great! Not bad. Meh! I spent 80 on a bunch of items and nothing was amazing! The cakes were…read moregood though

I had a great experience at The Original Big Daddy's Dish, and I want to give a special shout-out…read moreto Sydney. When I walked in, the restaurant was busy, and it was obvious they had a lot of orders to handle. Even with all that was going on, Sydney greeted me with a warm smile, made eye contact, asked how my day was going, and made me feel like a valued customer. She was friendly, engaging, and never seemed overwhelmed despite leading the team and keeping everything running smoothly. That's the kind of customer service that leaves a lasting impression. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I can definitely see why this place stays busy. Great food is one thing, but outstanding employees like Sydney are what keep people coming back. Keep up the great work!

We finally made it to Gus's yall!! I've been wanting to…read morevisit this place for quite some time and today was our time to shine. Very convenient location!! As soon as we entered, we were greeted by Naee who informed us that we can sit anywhere we choose. Soon after we sat, we ordered. Hubby ordered a 2 piece white w baked beans and greens I ordered 2 piece dark w baked beans and fries. 2 fresh brewed sweet teas please !! There was a short wait. Roughly 20 minutes. I didn't mind. I knew the food was cooked to order. I enjoyed watching horse racing on their TV, and people watching. The dining area is spacious, and clean. As soon as our food was up, it was on! The chicken was so fresh, tender, and well seasoned. I love the spiciness level. The baked beans were ok. A lot of flavor, a little sweet. The greens were great! I loved the flavor and consistency. The fries were pretty great too! Fresh and crispy. We enjoyed so much that we were planning our next visit, while sitting there eating during this visit !! Lol The sweet tea was good. I added a little water to it. I would certainly order again. I snatched a slice of fresh baked sweet potato pie to eat later. Later came, it was good straight out the fridge, great heated up. In true saving the best for last spirit, NAEE !! She was amazing from beginning to end. Sweet, personable, and consistent. She answered all of our initial menu questions, checked on us at the perfect times and made sure we didn't want for anything. This place is a must visit! You will not be disappointed.

Okay I hate to do this, but we waited 45 minutes in an un-busy restaurant on a Tuesday night and…read moreour order was still wrong. Slow, confusing, waitress didn't seem to care or even know what was going on. The food itself tasted really good but even for a small, under staffed operation this was bad. I wanted to leave a better review, but on my one visit to Atlanta this was a really disappointing experience for fried chicken that came so highly recommended.

K & K is the business!! Love them! The food is always fresh, hot and delicious. My plate the…read moreother day was a 10/10!! I had the smothered pork chop, broccoli/rice casserole and okra, the bomb! Worth every bit of the $13 dollars I paid. I have my daughter wanting to try this place now.

This is a place you can go to get some good soul food dishes that most places don't sell. Lima…read morebeans, okra was good too. The turkey wings were ok nothing to brag about but the price was great. I will definitely not complain about the prices. Mac & cheese was a bit disappointing but it wasn't terrible, the yams were too sweet for me and the peach cobbler was missing vanilla flavoring and maybe some nutmeg. It was just ok. The service was decent and the inside was pretty clean. I would come back in the future just bcuz of how affordable the food is. This visit was on 8/12/26

Its honestly insane that I've been coming here since the beginning and have never taken the time to…read morewrite a review. I remember the first time I walked in with my bestie. RC had approached her with a flier at a gas station, informing her that his restaurant had just opened up. Anyway, I'm ordering my meal, the same meal I always get each time I go. Fried fish (whiting), collards and the baked beans (unmatched). And he goes, "What would you like to drink?".... I'm like, "What do you have?" (Assuming the usual. Sweet tea. Lemonade... I was probably gonna go with sweet tea. ) He lists sweet tea of course, and then hes like, "Kool-Aid, coke, sprite" - IM LIKE WAIT. DID YOU SAID KOOL-AID?......... He's like, "Yeah??..." Im like, "what flavor???.... "Purple?...." I had never heard of that at a restaurant, and quiet frankly, that's all I needed to know. At this point, I literally go nowhere else for soul food. Also, RC is amazing. Really good guy, and his team offer the best service as well. A job well done, always.

My my my. I had the pork chop with collard and candied yams. This meal was delicious. The pork chop…read morewas huge. I thought it was two. The meat was tender and the sides were spot on. The meal has the atmosphere of home cooking. I would order from here again. The cook service is to serve up tasty treats.

Walked from our hotel for dinner at 6 on Tuesday night. Only two tables occupied and we were told…read morethat if we dined in the dining area and stayed after 7, we would be charged $10 per person cover charge for the live band. I'm glad we were given the info beforehand so we can make sure we are done and out the door by 7! The bartender was our server and he was very friendly but since he was doing two roles, the service was fairly slow. We didn't fault him for that, just giving a heads up in case you get the bartender too. Anyways, we ordered the fried green tomatoes app, the fried catfish and grits, and peach glazed pork chop with sweet potato and green beans! All the food was delicious and seasoned perfectly! We were stuffed so decided on chocolate cake and peach cobbler to go. We did not care for the dessert unfortunately but we would definitely be back for the food!

3.2015 & 7.26.2024…read more Welp this is embarrassing. I've been here twice, had amazing experiences, and didn't pen a review. 2015, my gf who lives in Atlanta recommended while I was visiting on a work trip. Great recommendation. We had a great time catching up over delish food items while listening to jazzy tunes. I even saw a few famous folks while here as well. 1st impressions are important and this one was grrrreeeeaaattt!! Welp on 7.26.2024, Hubby and I visited and sat at a high top at the bar area. We were greeted by Joseph who was pretty attentive, making great recommendations. We came in for drinks and ordered the following Down South Peachtree Tea ... & then I HAD to order the Catfish Nuggets. The drinks and my catfish were all amazing! Speaking of amazing, great bands all the time!! This place is the total package for the soul. We have a trip coming up sooner than later to the A and we are certainly returning!!

I can't rate it bad bc the food is good. But I can tell you the prices are stoopid! I will not…read morereturn, I will be practicing cooking at home. Service is good and the ambiance is meh. Generally not so good.

Oh was this food fresh and delicious! I went to visit my long time friend of 26 years for her…read morebirthday. We decided to eat here as we had a great experience before. When I tell you from the customer service walking into the Restaraunt being greeted and letting us know what was in the menu was great! The young man told us they fry the fish cook to order. My friend came wanting seafood and seafood we both got. They had Catfish, whiting and shrimp. I ordered the 2 pc fried catfish, cabbage, collard greens and hush puppies and a peach drink. My friend ordered fried whiting 3 pc, dressing, Mac & cheese and cornbread and lemonade. Then she ordered an extra side of cabbage. We were so ready to go take a nap after this scrumptious lunch!! Be sure to come eat here. They have 3 locations and a brunch Restaraunt which I have eaten at as well called Just Brunch! Delicious too!!!