On the way to the Georgia Aquarium, we decided to try the famous Mary Mac's Tearoom for lunch. Known for it's authentic, southern cooking, Mary Mac's has been in Atlanta for over 60 years. Located on Ponce De Leon Avenue near the Fox Theater,you have to be careful not to pass it. As a way to make extra money during World War II, Mary McKinney put her cooking skills to work and created a food lovers' delight. It was called a "tearoom" at the time, because women couldn't open restaurants in 1945. Now for the juicy part. Mary Mac's is a casual restaurant with a Jazzy almost New Orleans feel to it. There are separate dining rooms with cool themes and plenty of room for groups to have meetings and parties.
The menu is full of traditional dishes - Fried and Smothered Chicken, Meatloaf, Seafood, and several mouthwatering sides like Macaroni and Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes - It's fun just reading the menu. I ordered the Chicken and Dressing, Squash Souffle and Collard Greens. You have a choice of cornbread or rolls. Choose both. Don't be surprised when your waitress tells you to write down your own order. If you are with a group of three people, try the Southern Special Buffet for $16.95 per person. Includes: Fried and Baked Chicken, Country Fried Steak and Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Three Fresh Vegetables, Hot Breads, and Coffee, Tea or Punch. The food is just like moms ! Seasoned just right, with more than enough to fill you up, you wonder why you haven't found this place sooner.
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