Adairsville Inn - Adairsville
(100 South Main Street, 30103 - 770 773-2774) Featured in Southern Living in February of 1998.

Agnes & Muriel's - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)
(1514 Monroe Drive, 30324 - 404 885-1000)

Alcovy Station Restaurant - Covington (Added February, 2003)
(10150 Alcovy Road, 30014 - 770 385-3309)

Aleck's Barbecue Heaven - Atlanta

Archie's Restaurant - Darien
(US Highway 17 North, 31305 - 912 437-4363) "Home of Archie's WORLD FAMOUS Fried Shrimp!"

Athens Discount Drug Store - Athens
(1695 South Lumpkin Street, 30606 - 706 548-2239)

Auburn Rib Shack - Atlanta
(404 523-0800) Great soul food dive in Martin Luther King’s old neighborhood.

Aunt Fanny's Cabin - Smyrna

Aunt Gail's Bake Shoppe - Watkinsville
(18 South Barnett Shoals Road, 30677 - 770 769-7398) Originally a bakery, it later turned into a restaurant; traditional country breakfast served Monday thru Friday; pancakes are offered on Saturdays; lunch offers the your choice of three entrees (Country Fried Steak, Meat Loaf, Fried Chicken, etc) and six vegetables; a daily lunch special is featured; breakfast and lunch only; closed Sundays.

B&J’s - Darien (Added March, 2009)
(901 Northway St., 912 437-2122) Order up the fried shrimp platter.

Barbeque Shack - Athens
(4320 Lexington Rd - 770 613-6752) Open just two days a week (Lunch and Dinner on Friday and Saturday); University of Georgia students pack this place for BBQ, stew, cole slaw and baked beans; homemade cakes and a dynamite banana pudding.

Beautiful Restaurant - Atlanta
(2218 Cascade Road Southwest, 30311 - 404 758-3883) Soul Food joint.

Bill's BBQ - Hull
(10010 Fortson Store Road, 30311 - 706 549-4949)

Blue Willow Inn - Social Circle [Photo]
(294 N. Cherokee Road, GA Hwy 11, 30029 - 770 464-2131) In my opinion one of the very best Southern eateries anywhere; the restaurant is located in a beautiful antebellum-style home that was built back in 1917; open daily for Lunch and Supper; in business since 1991; cool lemonade is often served on the porch by real Southern belles wearing hoop skirts; visitors from more than 150 countries have signed the guest book here; owner Billie Van Dyke once said “When people come in looking for low-fat food, we tell them to go eat at the hospital”; diners pay one price and eat from the buffet until they are fully satisfied; this place has two rules: No one goes home hungry and everybody has to have at least two desserts; the fried green tomatoes here are second to none; the late Southern humorist Lewis Grizzard summed it up best when he stated “I’d have to give The Blue Willow Inn my absolute highest mark – five bowls of turnip greens.”

• FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

1 ½ cups of well-shaken buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups self-rising all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large green tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch thick slices
2 cups vegetable oil

- In a bowl whisk together buttermilk, eggs, 1 tablespoon flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Immerse tomato slices in mixture.

- In a 12-inch heavy skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until a candy thermometer registers 350 degrees.

- While oil is heating, in a bowl whisk together remaining flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Dredge tomato slices, one at a time, in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, and fry tomatoes in batches of 6 (do not crowd skillet) until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Transfer tomato slices to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste. Serves four to six.

Bobby and June's Country Kitchen - Atlanta
(375 14th Street Northwest, 30318 - 404 876-3872) Breakfasts and meat and three lunch spot; eclectic mix of GA. Tech students, blue and white collars.

Brinson's - Millen (Added March, 2004)
(3924 West Old Savannah Road, 30442 - 478 982-4570)

Brunswick Station Cafe - New Brunswick (Added August, 2006)
(1414 Newcastle Street; 912 554-1910) Visit 'em on the web at www.brunswickstationcafe.com.

Busy Bee Cafe - Atlanta
(810 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive S - 404 525-9212) Southern Cookin' since 1947; specialties include Meat Loaf, Neckbones (Tuesday), Beef Short Ribs, Fried Chicken and Fish, and Liver and Onions; daily lunch specials go for just $4.99; check out their web site at www.thebusybeecafe.com.

Bynum's Diner - Valdosta
(2175 N Ashley St - 912 247-6263)

Campton Restaurant - Monroe (Added February, 2003)
(Highway 11, 30655 - 770 267-4510)

Carither's BBQ - Athens
(2025 S Milledge Ave - 706 354-0284)

Charlie William's Pinecrest Lodge - Athens
(Whitehall Rd - 800 551-4267 or 706 353-2606) Open for dinner Friday and Saturday; Lunch on Sunday; all you can eat BBQ, seafood, and steak buffet on Friday and Saturday; country buffet on Sunday with lots of great vegetables.

Chase Street Cafe - Athens

Chicken House - Lincolnton (Added September, 2005)
(US Highway 378; 706 359-5330)

Chonell's - Athens
(2361 W Broad St - 706 549-2114) Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday – Friday; reservations only on Saturday and Sunday; great home cooking with country ham, homemade biscuits, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, red velvet cake and sweet potato pie; eat in or take out.

Choson OK Cafe - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)
(5865 Buford Highway Northeast, 30340 - 770 452-1821)

Clary's Cafe - Savannah (Added October, 2002)
(404 Abercorn Street, 31401 - 312 233-0402)  Featured in the movie and book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".  Great spot for breakfast, deli menu for the rest of the day.  Start out your day with their homemade Corned Beef Hash.  Good biscuits and pancakes as well!

Colonnade Restaurant - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)
(1879 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast, 30324 - 404 874-5642)

Country's BBQ - Columbus
(2016 12th Avenue, 31901 - 706 596-8910) Owned by Jim Morpeth; housed in a retro bus depot; BBQ pork, salads, veggies and desserts.

Crab Trap - St Simons Island
(1209 Ocean Blvd, 31522 - 912 638-3552) Famous for their oysters, shrimp, grouper, hush puppies, and terrific battered french fries.

Daddy D's BBQ - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)
(264 Memorial Drive, 30303 - 404 222-0206)

Desposito's Seafood Restaurant - Savannah
(1 Macceo Drive / Route 14 Box 187, 31410 - 912 897-9963) Shack style seafood restaurant opened it’s doors in 1982. Owned and operated by the Boone family. Diners here eat off newspaper lined tables. The menu is basic: Boiled Shrimp, Boiled Crabs in season, Snow Crab legs, Low Country Basket (Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Sausage, and Potato Salad), Deviled Crab, Steamed Oysters, Chili, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw, and Potato Salad. British actor Timothy Dalton once called Desposito’s “the best restaurant I ever ate at.” Founder Walton Boone has said “We treat everyone alike, wealthy or not, like home folks. This is just a little ole country hick place where everyone can let their hair down.” Pecan Pie offered for dessert and Yoo Hoo chocolate drink is a featured beverage. They have a terrific Spicy Shrimp Salad served with Saltine Crackers and Cole Slaw; portions of this delicacy are rather small, but quite tasty!!!  Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

Dillard House - Dillard
(Hwy 441 - 800 541-0671 and 706 746-5348) Hungry mountain visitors have been finding their way to the Dillard House for more than 80 years; they offer hearty, all you can eat meals with some of the best home cooking to be found anywhere; first opened as a boarding house called “Oaklawn” back in 1916; actor Burt Reynolds ate here during the filming of Deliverance; other famous guests of the past include Harvey Firestone, Walt Disney, Jimmy Carter, and Thomas Edison; be sure to check out the Dillard House Cookbook, which is listed in our Recommended Reading section ... visit them online at www.dillardhouse.com.

• Dillard House Grandma’s Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

2 cups molasses
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

- Cream together the molasses, butter, and sugar. Sift all dry ingredients together and mix into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Bake in a greased and floured 9” x 13” baking pan in pre-heated 300 degree oven for 1 hour.

• Lemon Sauce Icing

2 tablespoons cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons margarine

- Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar. Stir in water slowly. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add other ingredients. Stir until well blended. Spread on gingerbread. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Dinglewood Pharmacy - Columbus [Photo]
(1939 Wynnton Rd, 31906 – 706 322-0616) In business for over 75 years as soda fountain and pharmacy; owned by acting pharmacist Terry Hurley; Scrambled Dogs are a curious specialty here; consists of an open face hot dog bun in a paper tray, covered with two hot dogs cut into bite size pieces, secret recipe chili, mustard, ketchup, onions, oyster crackers, pickles and, if desired, cheese; grab a bag of chips and wash it all down with a cherry coke; the Dinglewood served to Prince Charles in the Georgia Governor’s mansion during a visit in 1976. Their chili was served in the White House during the Jimmy Carter administration.

Dixie Diner - Alpharetta (Added March, 2004)
(141 South Main Street, 30004 - 770 475-5089)

Effie Lord's Cafe - Athens (Added March, 2004)
(706 549-1892)

Evan's Fine Foods - Atlanta [Photo]
(2125 North Decatur Road, 30033 - 404 634-6294)

Fatt Matt's Rib Shack - Atlanta [Photo 1 | Photo 2]
(1811 Piedmont Road, 30324 - 404 607-1622)

Fincher's Barbecue - Macon (Added February, 2004)
(3947 Houston Avenue; 478-474-0001)  In operation for over 60 years now, Fincher's serves up tasty ribs, pork chops, and other superbly smoked pigmeat; they still offer curbside service; recognized by Turner South's Blue Ribbon program as one of the best Q joints in Dixie.

Fish Net - Lake Park
(Sportsman's Cove Rd, 31636 - 229 559-5410)

Fresh Air BBQ - Jackson
(1164 Highway 42, 30216 - 770 775-3182)

Gautreau's Cajun Cafe - Watkinsville
(1860 Barnett Shoals Rd 30605 - 706 354 6601)

Georgia Pig - Brunswick
(Off I-95 on US 84 - 912 264-6664) Nestled in an area deliberately left primitive to match its rustic theme, this highway BBQ joint is a favorite of Food Critic Craig Claiborne. A printed brochure available at the restaurant touts the nutritional value of pork BBQ. The pigs here are cooked over oak and hickory in a brick oven. One caution: The water and iced tea can have a rather strong sulfur taste … due to the curious flavor of the local water. This is certainly an acquired taste!

Gladys & Ron's Chicken & Waffles - Atlanta (Added October, 2002)
(618 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE - 404 874-9393)  Opened in 1997 by soul singer Gladys Knight and gospel belter Ron Winans.  Try the Sweet Potato Cheesecake for dessert!

Gold Plate Restaurant - Valdosta
(1104 S Patterson St - 912 244-8102)

Green Shutters Tea Room - Clayton

Greenwood's - Roswell (Added February, 2004)
(1087 Green Street; 770 992-5383) Meatloaf with onions, local trout, rich brocolli casserole, and scrumptious pies; long waits on some weekends, but well worth the time invested; voted Atlanta's "Best Meat and Three" Eatery by Creative Loafing newspaper.

Gus Garcia's Gulf Coast Grill - Athens

H & H Soul Food - Macon
(807 Forsyth Street, 31201 - 478 742-9810) Featured in the July 2000 issue of the Oxford American; this soul food joint was once a favorite hangout of the Allman Brothers Band; run by the very beginning (1968) by Mama Louise Hudson; selections here include collard greens, baked ham, cornbread, meat loaf, creamed corn, and pecan pie.

Harold's BBQ - Atlanta (Added July, 2008)
(171 McDonough Blvd SE - 404 627-9268) Located a hop, skip, and a jump from the state pen; but don't let the neighborhood or bars on the window scare you off; Harold Hembree serves up some killer BBQ here; religious stickers on the wall; no beer sold here; sliced pork BBQ is offered up on white toast; lunch and dinner, Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday.

Harue Cafe - Atlanta (Added February, 2005)
(872 Buford Highway; 770 220-3013)

Heavy's BBQ - Crawfordville (Revised September, 2005)
(2288 Starter Road Southeast, 30631 - 404 456-2445) "Heavy" Grant and his family have a very unique establishment just off I-20; it is best described as part museum, part bbq joint; good pork sandwich with a tasty vinegar based sauce (somewhat unusual in this part of the country); the homemade Brunswick Stew is also worth a slurp; the kids will enjoy looking the mounted game and vast collection of ball caps on the interior walls; outside you'll find a vintage yellow Coca Cola wagon and an odd, Rube Goldberg-like contraption that must be seen to be believed; the machine (pictured in one of our accompanying photos) will surely kick your butt if Heavy's Q doesn't do the job first!

Hickory Pig – Gainesville (Added August, 2005)

Homefolks Corner - Jackson
(1424 Bucksnort Road, 30233 - 404 227-6788)

Hook's BBQ - Milledgeville

Home Cafe - Lincolnton (Added September, 2005)
(US Highway 378; 706 359-3815) Fine home cooking since 1945; they have opened a 2nd Home Cafe in nearby Washington, GA.

Hot Foods By Calvin - Augusta [Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4]
(2027 Broad Street - 706 738-5666) Find them at www.hotfoodsbycalvin.com; Open 7 days a week from 8 AM to 11 PM; Chef Calvin Green's soulful home cooking was recently voted "Best in Augusta" by the readers of Augusta Magazine; traditional southern comfort foods including greens, gumbo, ribs, meatloaf, fried or BBQ chicken, rolls, and peach cobbler; Ox Tails and blackened fish also available; take-out and catering offered.

Hot Thomas BBQ & Peach Orchard  - Watkinsville
(3753 Greenboro Highway - 706 769-6550) Folks have been buying juicy Georgia peaches here since 1954; BBQ was added around 1984; they also make a tasty slaw and stew. Open for lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday.

House of Prayer - Savannah (Added March, 2009)
(1805 Ogeechee Road; 912 236-8877)

Huey's New Orleans Cafe - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)

JB Ribs and BBQ - Athens
(1660 W Broad St - 706 227-2555) Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Lunch specials feature a meat and two veggies. Meat choices include BBQ chicken, pork chops, ribs and meat loaf. Veggie selections include collards, slaw, string beans and fried corn.

Jay's Fish Hut - Brunswick (Added June, 2004)
(1209 Gloucester Street - 912 554-2114) Lunch offerings at Jay's come with the fresh catch of your choice, red potatoes and corn on the cob.

Johnny Harris Restaurant - Savannah
(1651 East Victory Drive - 912 354-7810) serving Savannah since 1924; Johnny Harris is best known for BBQ; menu features BBQ Pork and Ribs swimming in their famous, award winning sauce; a wide variety of Steaks, Chicken, and Seafood dishes are also available; soups include Brunswick Stew; AAA and Mobil approved; they have earned our seal of approval as well!

King's Grill - Valdosta
(200 N Patterson, 31601 - 229 242-5897)

Lady & Sons - Savannah (Added October, 2002)
(311 Congress Street - 912 233-2600)  A favorite of John Berendt, author of the fine book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil".  Visit their well-done website at www.ladyandsons.com for all the details.  Site includes a virtual tour of the restaurant.

Lankford Manor - Tifton
(401 Love Avenue, 31794 - 229 382-9172)

LaPrade's - Clarkesville

Len Berg's - Macon (Added October, 2003)

Leopold's Ice Cream - Savannah (Added March, 2009)
(212 East Broughton Street - in the Historic District; 912 234-4442)

Lil Kim's Cove - Columbus
(101 4th Street - 706 323-3315) Biker bar and grill serving good fried steak or chicken sandwiches; good french fries; pool tables and dart boards too!

Love’s Seafood – Savannah
(6817 Basin Road, 31419 - 912 925-3616) A tradition since 1949; located on the scenic Ogeechee River just 15 minutes from historic Downtown Savannah; fine coastal dining in a rustic atmosphere; one of the filming location for the hit movie “Forrest Gump;” can accommodate over 250 diners at a time; menu features Crab Stew, Seafood Gumbo, Alligator Fingers, Georgia’s White Shrimp, and much more; specialty is the Fried Catfish - pulled from the Ogeechee River; desserts include Key Lime Pie and Bourbon Pecan Pie; Open Tuesday – Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturdays from 4 pm – 10 pm; Sundays from Noon – 9 pm; Closed on Mondays.

Ma Gooch's Restaurant - Cleveland (Added February, 2003)
(318 North Main Street, 30528 - 706 865-2023)

Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits - Conyers (Added July, 2004)
(1294 Main Street NE; 770 922-0131) A master biscuit maker named Elnora has been baking here for over two decades; adorn her fluffy creations with country ham or some creamy sausage gravy.

Mary Hill's Dumpling Shoppe - Hazlehurst (Added March, 2002)
(45 West Jefferson Street, 30539 - 912 375-4868)

Mary Mac's Tea Room - Atlanta [Photo]
(224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE - 404 876-1800) Mary Mac’s Tea Room is a relic from an era forty or so years ago, when Atlanta had a dozen or more tea rooms. It is located in what is called midtown Atlanta, just steps away from the fabulous Fox Theatre. This team room was founded by a lady named Mary McKenzie. When she was bought out by Margaret Lupo in 1962, McKenzie’s cozy eatery had about 75 seats. It now seats over 350 people and serves around 2,000 meals each day! Lupo passed away in 1998, but she is still worshipped here. In fact, printed programs from her funeral are made available to the faithful at the restaurant’s cashier station. Mary Mac’s is famous for it’s delicious Fried Chicken. They also feature fresh country vegetables, hot baked breads, and old fashioned puddings for dessert. The cornbread is served up with a cup of pot likker. Daily specials include the likes of Chicken Pot Pie, Salmon Patties, Beef Tips over Rice, and Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies. Mary Mac’s even offers Buttermilk among their list of beverages.  Adding to the relaxing, old-time atmosphere is a elderly gentleman softly playing pop standards of yesteryear on a piano in the front of the eatery. Another asset not to be overlooked is a gem of a waitress by the name of Flo. Flo has been employed here for well over 20 years and she has attracted quite a following during that time. Her smile and bubbly personality are infectious. If there was a Waitress Hall of Fame, she would be a first ballot inductee in my book. Flo rules!!!  Check 'em out online at www.marymacs.com.

• MARY MAC’S SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

½ can evaporated milk (6 oz.)
½ cup sugar
½ cup melted margarine
1 tablespoon softened margarine
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 large sweet potatoes (boiled and whipped)
dash of nutmeg
dash of vanilla extract
dash of baking powder
6 eggs

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Baste 9” x 11” baking pan with softened margarine. Mix milk, sugar, melted margarine, sweet potatoes, nutmeg, extracts, and baking powder. Fold eggs into the mixture last. Beat to whipped consistency. Bake for 30 minutes.

Matthews Cafeteria - Tucker
(2299 Main Street, 30344 - 770 491-9577)

Melear's BBQ - Fayetteville
(GA 85 - 404 461-7180) Owner A. Kenneth Melear is a third generation BBQ man; chopped BBQ pork served on white toast; sauces are a mild tomato & vinegar and a fiery hot sauce; located 20 miles South of Atlanta; Melear's has been in business in the same modest building for over 40 years; open 7 days a week; they open their doors at 5 AM, Monday - Saturday; anyone for a BBQ breakfast?

Mrs. Bea's Soul Food Kitchen - Atlanta (Added December, 2001)
(787 Cascade Avenue - 404 755-0543)  Nothing to look at - some might even call it a dump, but Atlanta Soul Food lovers flock to this joint for ham hocks, greens, and fried chicken; carry out only!

Minnie's - Columbus
(104 8th Street - 706 322-1466) outstanding fried chicken, mashed potatoes and squash casserole; a dish called "Country Captain" is served on Tuesday; this is a chicken, tomato, curry, raisin mix served over rice; General George Patton ate here from time to time and loved this unique Georgia specialty; some say spice traders brought the recipe here via the Port of Savannah.

Molden Tillman's Barbecue - Hillsboro
(Highway 11, 706 468-6536)

Mrs. Bonner's Cafe - Crawfordville

Ms. Jane's – Warrenton (Added March, 2009)
(542 Main Street; 706 465-3882)

Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House - Savannah
(107 W Jones - 912 232-5997) This world famous eatery would certainly make my Top 10 list of outstanding down home restaurants; meals are served up family style and no one goes away hungry; everything is top notch – from the sweet tea to the satisfying desserts; highly recommended; do not miss it!!!  Visit them online at www.mrswilkes.com.

Miss Sarah's - Athens
(1965 W Broad St - 706 546-0052) Lunch only Monday – Friday; entrees offered are fried chicken, meat loaf, liver and onions, baked turkey, etc. Try the squash casserole or sweet potato souffle.

Mom & Nikki's - Savannah (Added March, 2009)
(714 Martin Luther King Blvd.; 912 233-7636)

Mudcat Charlie's - Brunswick (Added July, 2008)
(250 Ricefield Way; 912/261-0055)

Neal’s Barbecue - Thomson (Added March, 2009)
(664 Augusta Road; 706 595-2594) Hash & rice is good!

New Perry Hotel - Perry
(800 Main Street, 31069 - 800 877-3779 or 478 987-1000)

Nita's Place - Savannah [Photo]
(129 E. Broughton Street - 912 238-8233) Movie star Meg Ryan dined here and said the Sweet Potato Pie was the best she ever tasted; this is soul food in the heart of Savannah's historic district.

Nu Way Weiners - Macon
(428 Cotton Avenue, 31210 - 478 743-1368) Food critic John T. Edge calls this "Georgia's best dog house."

OK Cafe - Atlanta
(1284 West Pacesferry Road Northwest, 30305 - 404 233-2888)

Old Clinton Barbecue - Clinton
(4214 Highway 19, 31032 - 912 986-3225)

Old House Restaurant - Statham
(2025 Atlanta Hwy - 770 725-5548) Open for breakfast and lunch, Monday – Saturday; lunch at the Old House features an all you can eat buffet with three meats, a dozen or so veggies and tempting. homemade desserts. 

Old South BBQ House - Valdosta
(1706 W Hill Ave, 31601 - 229 247-0505)

Our Way Cafe - Decatur
(303 E College Ave - 404 373-6665) Daily meat specials served up with veggies like Grandma used to make; large wedges of cornbread are offered up with each entree.

Pappy Red's BBQ - Cumming (Added March, 2004)
(867 Buford Road, 30341 - 770 844-9446)

Parson's Restaurant - Athens
(480 Macon Hwy - 706 543-5448) Dinner only Tuesday – Saturday; offering up fine Southern cooking for over 40 years; fried chicken, hot-peppered shrimp, fresh oysters and more; good variety; try the homemade cobbler for dessert!

Paschal's Restaurant - Atlanta (Added February, 2007)
(180 B. Northside Dr., 30313) Their web address is www.paschals.com.

Paul's - Lexington
(Hwy 78 E - 706 743-8254) Open on Saturdays and the 4th of July; this is an old store serving BBQ, stew, baked beans, cole slaw, pickle, iced tea and light bread; eat in or take out … but come early; supplies are limited; check this place out!!!

Peanut's Country Korean BBQ - Bogart
(5170 Atlanta Hwy - 770 725-7947) Lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday; sample classic Southern cuisine served up by Korean pit masters; lunch features a meat, two veggies and sweet tea; dinner here consists mostly of BBQ plates and traditional Korean dishes; I’m told they also make great egg rolls from time to time.

Poole's Real Pit BBQ - East Ellijay (Added March, 2004)
(164 Craig Street, 30539 - 706 635-4100)

Queeny's Soul Food to Go Go - Savannah (Added March, 2009)
(Habersham at 32nd and 33rd; 912 447-5555)

Ray's Mill Pond Cafe - Ray City
(Route 1 - 912 455-4075)

Riverbend - Woodland
(100 Hickory Drive, 30286 - 706 647-9738)

Roberts' Family Restaurant - Lithonia (Added March, 2004)
(2800 Evans Mill Road, 30058 - 770 484-3355)

Rose Hill Seafood - Columbus
(2621 Hamilton Rd - 706 322-4410) The most popular fish house in Columbus; folks just love their hushpuppies; family owned for over 20 years; Oysters on the Half Shell year round.

Salvador's Delicatessen- Brunswick
(205 Gloucester Street - 912 264-1543)

Satterwhite's Southern Feast - Stone Mountain (Added March, 2004)
(4975 Memorial Drive, 30083 - 404 297-6854)

Sconyers’ BBQ - Augusta [Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4]
(2250 Sconyers Way - 706 790-5411) This huge BBQ palace has 6 dining rooms and seats well over 400 people; owner Larry Sconyers has a license plate that reads "NO. 1 PIG"; Sconyers still mixes the sauce himself; hams are cooked over wood coals for a minimum of 12 hours using his own patented cooking process; good chopped pork sandwich; they have catered a banquet on the White House lawn; lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday; new hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from 10 am 'til 10 pm.

Shorty's BBQ -
(1330 Boone Avenue - 912 729-6005)

Silver Skillet, The - Atlanta
(200 14th Street - 404 874-1388) Specialties include homemade biscuits with rich white gravy.

Sonny's BBQ -
(1380 Boone Avenue - 912 264-9184)

Son's Place - Atlanta
(160 Hurt Street - 404 581-0530) Inman Park area - Great Fried Chicken, Hoecakes, and Desserts! Located across from MARTA transit station.

Smith House - Dahlonega
(84 S Chestatee, 30533 - 800 852-9577 or 706 867-7000) Meals are served family style in a Blue Ridge Mountain boarding house tradition that started more than 70 years ago; many recipes date back nearly 100 years; the house still stands on top of a vein of famous Dahlonega gold; the Smith House often serves 2,000 meals a day on busy weekends; Fred and Shirley Welch are 3rd generation owners; they have been at it since 1970; tables are heavily laden with Fried Chicken, Beef Stew, Corn, Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Ham, Dumplings, Angel Biscuits, Okra, Candied Yams and more; dessert features Fruit Cobbler or Strawberry Shortcake; some of the more renowned menu items are the famous Smith House Rolls, the fantastic Squash Casserole, Country Fried Steak and the Banana Fritters; no one goes away hungry; the Smith family (the original owners) turned their home into an Inn in 1922; the price of a room and meals was just $1.50 a day!; Mrs. Smith handled all the cooking for the then 22 seat dining room; the dining room has since been enlarged considerably; some beautiful mountain drives await nearby; the Inn is still in operation and makes for an ideal weekend getaway; rates vary depending on the time of year; be sure to make a stop at the Smith House's Country Store; you can take home a cookbook or some delicious jams and jellies; this place is highly recommended.  Visit them online at www.smithhouse.com.

• SMITH HOUSE PECAN PIE

One 9” pie crust
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark corn syrup
½ cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup brandy
1 cup pecan halves

- In small mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, salt, butter, syrup and cream. Stir in vanilla, brandy and pecans. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake 40-50 minutes at 375 degrees or until filling is set and pastry is golden brown. Cool and serve. Yield: 8-10 servings. 

Southern Star - Decatur

Speed's Kitchen - Shellman Bluff (Added March, 2009)
(Located 50 miles south of Savannah I-95, exit 58, Eulonia - Highway 17; 912 832-4763) Local shrimp and oyster stew.

Sprayberry's BBQ - Newnan
(US Hwy 29 N - 770 253-4421)

Square Table - Decatur

Swallow At The Hollow - Roswell (Added March, 2002)
(1072 Green Street, 30075 - 678 352-1975) All items here are made from scratch ... including bread and pickles; live country or bluegrass music is often performed here; pork, ribs, turkey (all smoked) are the specialities; open Friday-Saturday 11 am - 2:30 pm; 11 am - 2:30 pm and 5-9 pm on Sundays.  Visit them online at www.theswallowatthehollow.com.

Swamp Guinea - Athens

Sweat's BBQ - Soperton

Sylvia's Soul Food - Atlanta (Added March, 2004)
(241 Central Avenue, 30303 - 404 529-9692)

Thelma's Kitchen - Atlanta
(764 Marietta Street - 404 688-5855) Owned by Thelma Grundy; try the Fried Chicken, pepper-crusted Fried Steak, or the wholesome vegetable plate.

The Grit - Athens (Added September, 2005)
(199 Prince Avenue; 706 543-6592; www.thegrit.com) This is not your traditional meat and three establishment; in fact, you won't find much meat at all; it is primarily an eclectic vegetarian hangout in the shadows of the UGA campus; however, you will find some creative twists on Southern favorites ... sample the sweet potato fries or the flavorful collard greens seasoned with soy and hot sauces; the result is some tasty downhome veggies with none of the guilt; The Grit Cookbook was published by our friends at Hill Street Press and the book can be purchased at the restaurant. That's the nitty gritty.

Top Hat Chicken - Columbus
(509 9th Street - 706 322-2100) In business for over 30 years, a Columbus institution; the spicy fried chicken and potato logs are your best bet here.

Twelve Oaks Barbecue - Decatur (Added March, 2004)
(1451 Scott Boulevard, 30030 - 404 377-0120)

Vandy's - Statesboro
(22 West Vine Street, 912 764-2444)

The Varsity Drive-In - Atlanta [Photo 1 | Photo 2]
(61 North Avenue at I-75 - 404 881-1706)  Check 'em out online at www.thevarsity.com.

Wall's BBQ - Savannah (Added March, 2009)
(515 E. York Lane, 31401 - in the Historic District; 912 232-9754) Try the Deviled Crab.

Watershed, The - Decatur (Added February, 2005)
(406 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, 30030 - 404 378-4900) Fairly fancy joint; try stopping by on Tuesday night for the fried chicken, which are said to be quite popular; co-owned by one of the Indigo Girls.

Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon - Brunswick
(3599 Altama Avenue - 912 264-1146) Famous hot dogs, burgers, fish, sausage, chili, boneless chops and southern iced tea. They’ve been in business well over 20 years. Some folks have called Willie’s the world’s best hot dog stand. No argument here! Featured weenies have names like the Willie Dog, BBQ Dog, Slaw Dog, Bull Dog, and Brunswick Dog. Open Monday – Thursday from 10 to 10; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to Midnight; Closed Sunday; be sure to ask for a paper cooks hat, printed on the side is Willie Chamber’s famous slogan: “We Relish Your Bun.”

Weaver D's - Athens [Photo]
(1016 E Broad St - 706 353-7797) "Automatic for the People" is the slogan of Dexter Weaver; favorite sons REM borrowed the slogan for one of their best-selling albums; their rambling mission statement here is "to provide delicious fine foods at an optimally set price that is pleasing to both the customer and us. Customer service is of utmost importance, as we strive to remain "Automatic for the People", meaning that for the customers, we will always be ready, quick, and efficient." Open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday; breakfast menu consists of the basic eggs, sausage, country ham, grits etc; lunch and dinner features your choice of fried fish, chicken, BBQ pork, pork chops, meatloaf or steak and gravy coupled with wonderful vegetable sides; the sweet potato and squash casseroles are out of this world; don't miss the homemade macaroni and cheese and perfectly seasoned green beans; the buttermilk cornbread is heavenly and the sweet tea is just right; if you have room left over finish your meal with cake, lemon pie, or apple cobbler; Weaver D souvenirs (t-shirts, caps, etc) may be purchased on your way out; soul food doesn't get more soulful than this; highly recommended. Look out for Dexter’s book: “Automatic Y’all!”

William's Seafood - Savannah
(8010 U.S. Highway 80 East, 31410 - 912 897-2219)

Williamson Bros. BBQ - Marietta (Added March, 2004)
(1425 Roswell Road, 30062 - 770 971-3201)

Willie Raes - Marietta (Added March, 2004)
(25 North Park Square Northeast, 30060 - 770 792-9995)

Wilson's Soul Food - Athens
(351 N Hull St - 706 353-7289) Fried chicken, BBQ ribs and chicken, pork chops, etc. Side dishes may include collards, mac and cheese, or black-eyed peas; awesome dessert selection with peach cobbler, coconut, pecan, sweet potato, apple and cherry pies; wash it all down with sweet tea or tart homemade lemonade.

Ye Olde Colonial Restaurant - Madison
(108 East Washington Street, 30650 - 404 342-2211)

Zeb Dean's Hickory Smoked BBQ - Danielsville
(5742 Highway 29 North, 30633 - 706 795-2701) Open for lunch Tuesday – Sunday and dinner Tuesday – Saturday; they serve a lean pork BBQ with a peppery, vinegar-based sauce; highly rated by locals.

Zesto Drive-In - Atlanta [Photo 1 | Photo 2]
(377 Moreland Avenue Northeast, 30307 - 404 523-1973)

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