It may have taken a while to get into my mouth, but I've finally found the best southern restaurant I've tried till date.
If you happen to watch the show "Real House Wives of Atlanta", you may know of the housewife, Kandi. Kandi, that housewife that acts like she doesn't have money but she is paidddddd lol.
This is their family business operated by her hubby, Todd (picture in slider below), mom and aunts.
We walked over from World of Coca Cola ... it was about a 30 min walk. Upon arriving, we saw the longest line ever. My fiancé was already upset at the fact that we had to wait in that long line knowing we still had to pay for our meal (I had left out that part that there was going to be a wait. lol).
We spent about 1.5 hours in line. Then we were directed through the restaurant and down the stairs to the back of the restaurant... it was like a little waiting area with lounge chairs and music... the goal of that was to keep us entertained.
At this point, I was getting a bit irritated. Todd, Kandi's hubby was taking pictures with fans as a way to keep us entertained.
We didn't get seated until almost 7pm and we made it there at exactly 5pm (the establishment is only open from 5-11pm by the way). I was already getting irritated at this point hoping the food would be so bad but it wasn't. The complimentary corn bread with the maple syrup paired with it is to die for. The steak was amazing (I typically don't order that) but it was very juicy and well seasoned. I had the chicken, MacNCheese and greens. It was so good and they had some nice sized portions.
As much as I hated the wait, the food was worth it. Did I say it was the best southern food I have ever had?
If you live in Atlanta and/or ever visit, be sure to check out this establishment. I must warn you not to go when you are super hungry; you may not survive the line #justsaying.
Do share your experience If you have been to this spot or know of any other southern restaurants to try out in the comment section below.
I definitely need to visit this place once I visit Atl in December….I love me some cornbread sooooo am definitely watering for that n what’s on the menu. Great post
Yes Bola, you will definitely enjoy it and I am looking forward to revisiting OLG with you. Thanks for stopping by darling.
I can’t wait to visit when i go to atlanta in august…i love kandi, i hope she’ll be there when i go visit 🙂
I love me some Kandi as well; hope you see her. Let me know how you like it after you visit. Thanks for stopping by Mot.
I will definitely plan a visit to Atlanta soon, i know i love cornbread so much and i will love to explore the city also. Every state seem to have a type of food they are known for, so visiting the south will not be disappointing when it comes to food (food for the soul). what was different about Atlanta to you while visiting ? Nice post
You will definitely enjoy the cornbread and keep asking for more; they are to die for. The only difference this time is that it is the first time I actually toured the city. I would recommend going to the world of Coca Cola and CNN. Thanks for stopping by girlfriend.
Not particularly a fan of Kandi! And I definitely wasn’t planning on visiting the restaurant AT ALL but your review changed my mind. Might just go once imun the ATL. Thanks! Great Blog btw!
So glad reading this post changed your mind, Lami. I’m sure you will enjoy it; please let me know your thoughts after you check it out. I appreciate your feedback.
Wow, that really does sound like alot of waiting and hassle! Glad the food was worth it!!!
It most certainly was.
I am so glad to hear that the wait was worth it! Nothing worse than waiting for food and then it being awful. That is sweet that she took photos with fan’s while they were waiting.
Haha! I like your expression. I am yet to say that I have found the best restaurant where I will go again and again! Glad you found one!
I am so glad I did too. Will def revisit whenever I am in the area 🙂
I dont know Kandi but I think i might have to find out who she is if she knows such delicious restaurants.
You should def read up on her!
It most certainly was and remains the best southern food I have ever tried!
Wow what a wait you had! I’m glad the food was worth the wait. It does all sound very delicious.
nice to have a Honest Reviews !! i come back this post when i will be in Atlanta !! Restaurant seems intersting ! thanks for review
I hope you stop by after visiting; would love to know your thoughts.
Well, first of all, i love the name of this restaurant.. it is witty and very catchy as well.. i don’t like waiting for too long for foods too but if the foods are truly delicious and worth the wait then I wouldn’t mind at all..
thanks for sharing us you honest review
Love the restaurant name as well. Anytime!
Never been to Atlanta but this seems interesting. I might have to check it out if I ever venture to that part of the world!
Please do Mal. It’s a lovely experience.
It;s a pity that you had such a long wait but I’m so glad to hear that you persevered and that it proved to be well worth it!
What a shame about the wait for you – I have to admit a long wait often puts me off, though I guess it really does show a sign of a good establishment.
As much as I’d love to visit a southern restaurant I don’t think there’s anywhere that I’d queue for that long to get into. Life’s too short for standing in lines, lol!
I’m glad the food was well worth the wait but wow, what a wait it was!
I could never convince my husband to queue he is the worst person for waiting it could a line for free gold and he would stomp off
Hahahaha, just dont tell him that part! lol
I’ve not been to Atlanta before, and I don’t actually know much about it. I’ve also never watched Real Housewives of Atlanta, so no idea who Kandi is hehe! But I’m glad to read that despite the wait, the food was alright! x
if there’s a queue and a long wait, it just shows how amazing it is. whats the pricing like?
It is actually very affordable. It was about $60 for two!
wow you didnt have to wait but glad it was worth your wait
I would love to visit here. I have eaten some amazing southern food when travelling around the states.
Shame about the wait being so long but the food definitely sounds worth it
Wow I’m not sure I could wait for that long even if the food was amazing! I’d be starving 😮
Oh my goodness! It is such a shame that you had to wait so long for your food but I am glad that when you eventually received it, you enjoyed it immensely. I do love a good mac and cheese so glad you enjoyed your meal.,