Mary Mac's Tea Room

My fiancée had eaten here previously and wanted me to try it when we were in Atlanta. Glad we went. Mary Mac's, established in 1945, is sectioned into several dining areas with the wall of the corridor leading into the main dining room filled with photos of celebrities - from all generations and professions - who have visited the establishment. After all, it is "Atlanta's Dining Room," the place where southern hospitality meets made-from-scratch classic Southern foods, like fried chicken, greens (turnip and collards), and mac-n-cheese. Oh, and don't forget the complimentary serving of "potlikker," which is the flavorful broth of stewed collards; good for soaking those complimentary scratch yeast rolls and cornbread in. My fiancée ordered chicken and dumplings with collard and turnip greens, and the broccoli souffle. I ordered fried chicken liver as a starter, and for dinner I had fried chicken with sweet potato souffle and collards. We both ordered a half-and-half (half unsweetened tea, half sweet tea) to drink. The chicken and dumplings was good, though my fiancée said it was a short on dumplings and long on chicken. The greens were delicious, some of the best collards I've eaten, but the broccoli souffle had too much breading. The sweet potato souffle was good, but a bit too sweet for me - which is to be expected with the marshmallow topping. The fried chicken was deep fried with a cornmeal/flour crust, which was crunchy but not greasy. Same with the chicken livers, which were not dry at all. Thoroughly enjoyed them. We ordered banana pudding for dessert. It was a delicious real deal treat with bananas, vanilla wafers, pudding, and meringue. The food portions were large (we boxed up), but everything was hot and delicious. The service was also excellent. The restaurant's aesthetic, while dated, has a homey feeling to it and let's be honest, no one is going for the aesthetic anyway. Definitely returning when in town again.

Great place for a nice quality southern meal. The group had a combination of salads, veggie plate, meat loaf, chicken and pot roast, lots of sides and two desserts… peach cobbler and bread pudding. We all enjoyed some adult drinks including mint julep, hurricane max , wine, cosmo and wiskey lemonade Atmosphere and service are excellent. Great celebrity photos adorn the walls. Parking lot is behind the restaurant or street parking is available.

The food was delicious, the tea was sweet, and Tammy was a fantastic server. She was very friendly and gave great meal recommendations. I had the roast turkey with cornbread dressing with whipped potatoes & broccoli souffle (so good) and my daughters had chicken fried chicken and chicken & dumplings. The rolls were so tasty! The menu had so many options and everything is made from scratch. If in the area again, we'll definitely return.

I visited Mary Mac’s Tea Room with my parents and really enjoyed the experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and we loved looking at the wall of photos featuring famous guests who’ve visited over the years—it added a lot of charm and history to the space. Our server was phenomenal—very attentive, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The food was good overall, with generous portions that were well worth the value. While the flavors were enjoyable, a bit more seasoning would have taken the dishes to the next level. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with excellent service, a welcoming atmosphere, and hearty Southern portions.

If you are visiting Atlanta and are looking for some delicious down home southern cuisine with friendly and attentive wait staff, this is the place for you!! We were visiting here to spend time with family and friends and this was the recommended spot! I am so glad we came here! The food was so delicious and the portions were just right. Our waiter Danny was very attentive and friendly. He answered all our questions and clarified any misconceptions. One way I measure the food for a restaurant is tasting their fries. Mary Mac's fries are fried to perfection and very tender inside! This speaks the same with the rest of their food there. Everyone at my table enjoyed their food and was not disappointed! If you are near here, give them a try!