Mary Mac’s Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
In 1945 Mary Mac’s Tea Room opened with just one modest dining room and a knack for serving up delicious meals. Seven decades and several renovations later, the Midtown restaurant is a staple of the Atlanta food scene.
Menu standouts: fried okra, salmon cakes, sweet tea
Busy Bee Cafe
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
You don’t make it nearly 70 years in the restaurant game without having some amazing food. Located near Atlanta University Center, Busy Bee Cafe’s southern fare is worth fighting off the droves of hungry college students.
Menu standouts: meatloaf, fried whiting, banana pudding
Chanterelles
646 Evans St SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
There is a reason why Jeezy rapped “I’ll eat your little ass up like a Chanterelles plate,” on the track “Trap or Die.” For the past 18 years the eatery has been serving up a unique mix of soul food with cajun and German influences.
Menu standouts: curried turkey, barbecue chicken, cheese cake
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mixing classic southern food with modern presentation and atmKitchenosphere, South City is an Atlanta favorite. A lavish dining area and open kitchen area make it the perfect backdrop for a nice dinner before attending one of the A3C night showcases.
Menu standouts: Coca-cola braised salmon, shrimp & red mule grits, chicken and waffles
Soul Vegetarian 2
652 N Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
Just because you are vegetarian doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the wonders of good soul food. Soul Vegetarian 2 offers up a menu drenched in southern influence without compromising on nutrition or taste.
Menu standouts: mac n’ cheese, barbecue tofu, vegan ice cream
