South Fulton’s comfort food is deeply Southern—smothered plates, soulful sides, and barbecue smoke—alongside a modern wave of brunch-centric spots and Caribbean flavors.
These five are local go-tos when you want food that feels like a hug.
Milk & Honey
Brunch is the move here—luxe, comforting, and just a little indulgent.
Lobster and grits, fried chicken and waffles with hot honey, and creamy Cajun pasta stack the table fast.
The shrimp and grits are rich and perfectly seasoned, and the biscuits with honey butter hit that simple, nostalgic note. Expect a lively scene and plates built for sharing.
The Corner Grille
Cajun-creole comfort gets a cozy neighborhood home at The Corner Grille.
Blackened chicken pasta in a creamy, spicy sauce, shrimp po’boys on soft bread with crisp lettuce and pickles, and bowls of gumbo with deep, toasty roux are standouts.
Wings and loaded fries add game-day comfort, and the sweet tea is bottomless in spirit if not in fact.
Hattie Marie’s BBQ
Texas-style smoke meets Louisiana soul at this Southside favorite.
Brisket slices with a peppery bark, saucy ribs, and smoked turkey anchor the plates, while sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and baked beans bring the comfort chorus.
The Cajun crab and shrimp mac is a decadent special when it pops up. It’s counter-service, casual, and all about the meat and sides.
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
Virgil’s brings Lowcountry comfort with Gullah Geechee soul, and the result is craveable.
Shrimp and grits with a rich, peppery gravy, crab rice, fried whiting or catfish with hushpuppies, and okra stew taste like tradition.
Cocktails lean Southern, but the food is the star—seasoned, soulful, and satisfying without pretense.
Big Daddy’s Dish
A classic meat-and-three experience with real-deal soul food.
Choose from fried or baked chicken, meatloaf, or pork chops, then add sides: mac and cheese, yams, cabbage, green beans, dressing—rotating daily. Cornbread and sweet tea round it out.
Portions are generous, prices friendly, and the line moves fast at peak times.
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