Table Talk

By Freda Canada

August 15, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

I was born and raised in Georgia and the best fried green tomatoes I have eaten are at the Old Mill Restaurant in Acworth, GA. Their web site is www.acwortholdmill.com.

If you haven’t eaten there, you should.

By Phaedra

August 15, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

I’ve found good fried tomatoes at Folks (yes, the chain) and Flying Biscuit Cafe.

By Cream

August 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Cafe Dupri and Justin Restaurant.

By Cream

August 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Cafe Dupri and Justin’s Restaurant.

By Ryan

August 15, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

The best are at Blue Willow Inn - Social Circle.

By been there,done that

August 16, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this

Ironhorse Steak House, Holly Springs!!!

By moderate melanie

August 16, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria, Main Street, Tucker Georgia and the fried chicken is great, too. Wonderful Southern cooking at a very reasonable price as in three vegetables, meat, iced tea about eight dollars, and those fluffy high yeast rolls, just like mama’s! Kids eat free. We call Matthews the “Tucker Country Club”, a favorite for over fifty years, family run.

By moderate melanie

August 16, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria, Main Street, Tucker Georgia and the fried chicken is great, too. Wonderful Southern cooking at a very reasonable price as in three vegetables, meat, iced tea about eight dollars, and those fluffy high yeast rolls, just like mama’s! Kids eat free. We call Matthews the “Tucker Country Club”, a favorite for over fifty years, family run.

By moderate melanie

August 16, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria, Main Street, Tucker Georgia and the fried chicken is great, too. Wonderful Southern cooking at a very reasonable price as in three vegetables, meat, iced tea about eight dollars, and those fluffy high yeast rolls, just like mama’s! Kids eat free. We call Matthews the “Tucker Country Club”, a favorite for over fifty years, family run.

By Kmiberly

August 16, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this

Blue Willow in of Social Circle or Mick’s Restaurants of metro Atlanta

By Kimberly

August 16, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

-Blue Willow Inn of Social Circle -Mick’s Restaurants of metro Atlanta

By Paul from Milton

August 16, 2007 8:16 AM | Link to this

The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah easily had the best Fried Green Tomatoes that I have ever had.

By tmb

August 16, 2007 8:23 AM | Link to this

Mick’s and Six Feet Under

By Anthony

August 16, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

At my house. Buttermilk battered Fried Green Tomatoes with homemade Romalad sauce sprinkled with goat cheese.

By Ziza

August 16, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

sorry, Anthony, the best fried green tomatoes are at my house! I’ve never liked any that I’ve had out, not at Mick’s, Flying Biscuit, Folks or any place else. My recipe is the best! :)

By D

August 16, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

Mary Mac’s on Ponce de Leon! No question!

By southbeach deb

August 16, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Out back in my garden!

By Amanda Chaffin

August 16, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

Grandma’s Biscuits on Buford Hwy in Doraville

By Mimi

August 16, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Okay Anthony and Ziza - since yours are the best - do you care to share your recipe or do we just show up at your house?

By Larry

August 16, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

The Irondale Cafe, in Irondale,AL. Theirs are so good, Fanny Flagg wrote a book about them, and Hollywood made a movie out of it.

By OJ

August 16, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

Six Feet Under and Mick’s have the BEST fried green tomatoes!

By Deb

August 16, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I think that my Momma makes the best I have ever tried…but I am taking notes on all the places that have been mentioned here…and Anthony and Ziza I agree with Mimi….are you sharing or are you giving out your addresses??

By Cough it up Anthony and Ziza

August 16, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

We want that recipe and the recipe for the roumalade sauce, too.

By will

August 16, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Cafe Sunflower

By Diva

August 16, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Paschals on Northside Drive, formerly at the AU Center…..also the best Fried Chicken in the world!

By Diva

August 16, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Paschals on Northside Drive, formerly at the AU Center…..also the best Fried Chicken in the world!

By SwtGAPeach

August 16, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

My mama’s house.

By kycel

August 16, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Grace’s Place Austell,GA Just like grandma used to make.

By Lauren

August 16, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Horseradish Grill….all others, including Flying Biscuit, are a disappointment after having theirs…

By Glinda

August 16, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

The Bulloch House in Warm Springs, GA has the best fried green tomatoes. It’s my favorite place to eat. Better than Dillards!

By nonono

August 16, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Is the cafeteria at Charlie Brown (Fulton County Airport) still open? Tuesdays - collards, fgt, livers and gravy, and sweet potato biscuits.

After eating there, I could probably tolerate Paula Deen for more that 5 minutes………..y’all.

By Holly

August 16, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Other than my own, I used to love the ones at City Grill in Atlanta—they were served with fresh sliced tomatos, goat cheese, pecans and a wonderful sauce. Not sure if they still serve them, but they were great! My second vote would go to The Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette, GA.

By Heather

August 16, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

This recipe is great.. straight from Southern Living

Ingredients 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices Vegetable oil Salt to taste

Preparation Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.

Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.

Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

By aubie

August 16, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

Cypress Inn, Tuscaloosa, AL

By dt

August 16, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

Gnat’s Landing in St Simons has an amazing fried green tomato sandwich with bacon and goat cheese, I think. All I know is that it is really good.

By Nikkee

August 16, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

The food at Paschal’s on northside dr is just awful the best fried green tomatoes are at Micks any location.

I’ve gotta go to the Blue Willow my Pastor & his Son’s go there all the time; what are there hours?

By Makisha

August 16, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Whistle Shop Cafe in Juliette..where the movie fried green tomato was filmed.

By emjay

August 16, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

My granny made the best fried green tomatoes that I’ve ever had. Mary Mac’s runs a distant second though.

By Bud

August 16, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Bernie’s Southern Bistro in Portland, Oregon.

By J. P.

August 16, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Al Deen in East Atlanta makes a mean batch of Fried Green Tomatos!

By Natasha

August 16, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

I have had Folks & Blue Willow Inn’s Fried Green Tomatoes - Both were good.

I want to try Lady & Sons and Whistle Stop Cafe which is famous for them and the movie. They have a Fried Green Tomato festival in October. http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com/

Blue Willow Inn is now open again on Monday’s - they used to not be. Lunch Monday-Friday 11:00 - 2:30
Supper Monday-Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 Friday 5:00 - 9:00 Saturday Lunch 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Supper 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

http://www.bluewillowinn.com/

By Bebe Almand

August 16, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Coastal Kitchen, St. Simons Island, GA

By Nikkee

August 16, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Thanks Natasha :)

By Laurie

August 16, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

South City Tavern in Vinings has great fried green tomatoes.

By bev

August 16, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

The Last Resort Grill in Athens has incredible fried green maters. Go on game day and see. It’ll make you slap yo momma

By raw

August 16, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

Agnes & Muriel’s has the best fried green tomatoes in Atlanta.

By Libby

August 16, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

When they have them, the best are at OK Cafe!!!!

By Amy

August 16, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Another reason to go to The Last Resort - I love that place!

By Wilson

August 16, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Six Feet Under might be my favorite restaurant in town, but if you think they have the best fried green tomatoes, you’re crazy. Those things are utterly forgettable. The best fried green tomatoes are in my kitchen.

By Jakie

August 16, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

Besides my own, I would have to say Blue Willow in Social Circle, Georgia with a close 2nd for The Lady and Sons in Savannah.

By She-She

August 16, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

By She-She

August 16, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

By Sandra

August 16, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

Folks restarant in Norcross GA and the buttermilk dipping sauce is very dee- lish also.

By errol

August 16, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

gladys and ron’s chicken and waffles (http://www.gladysandron.com)

By Brenda

August 16, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Best fried green tomatoes are at the Trackside Grille in Kennesaw, GA.

By Ziza

August 16, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I don’t do this for every one, but…. fried green tomato lovers are special. here ya go!

Green tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper (o taste) 1/3 cup white flour 1/3 cup of fine cornmeal vegetable oil for frying

Slice the tomatoes and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.

Combine flour and cornmeal. Dip the tomatoes in the cornmeal and flour mixture and make sure covered throughly.

Heat the oil in a frying pan, (preferably cast iron skillet.) Fry for a few minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

I put a little good quality cayenne pepper in with the cornmeal and flour mixture… or you can load ‘em up with Tabasco after they’re done!

By Mimi

August 16, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

thanks Ziza - but ‘dt’ I have to agree with you on the Gnat’s Landing Fried Green Tomato Club sandwich. There is a new Gnat’s Landing in Statesboro and it is equally as good there. It just takes longer to get to the beach from there…..

By Southern Dawg

August 16, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

I am glad someone mentioned Agnes and Muriel’s - their’s are the best! Last Resort Grill serves delicious food in general, though!

By PattyMelt

August 16, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Louise’s Cafeteria in Griffin!

By david

August 16, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

South City Kitchen has the best in my opinion. Five Star Day in Athens has great ones too.

By Jorjaboi

August 16, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

The best are at Cargo in Brunswick, Georgia.

By jayme

August 16, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

I love fried green tomatoes… but they have to be done just right. Truman’s Restaurant in McDonough has some GREAT ones. They serve them with some kind of crab relish and they are superb!

By FLASH

August 16, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

Wisteria on N. Highland

By Rebel Born

August 16, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

I have a question for those that voted for the Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle which is owned by the same people that own Journey’s End in Loganville. I’ve been to Journey’s End many times but never to the Blue Willow Inn. I understand that the Blue Willow Inn is more pleasing aesthetically but I have heard that the food at one is just as good as it is at the other. True or not true?

By cjmitchell

August 16, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

Mick’s - yummy. but hold the goat cheese.

By winedeed

August 17, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

bar none! - Grapes and Hops in Flowery Branch. crunchy batter, firm not mushy tomato, crumbled goat cheese. o.k., not traditional southern but none of my dear old aunts who have been cooking for eons can touch this.