There are plenty of stories about how Southern chicken and dumplings were born from hardship, whether the Civil War or the Great Depression, but dumplings and stewed meats have been around since as early as the 15th century in Europe. Though the dish may not have originated in the South, the combination of stewed chicken and dumplings boiled in the resulting broth has become a staple of the Southern kitchen, especially in Georgia.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Chicken & Dumplings in Georgia are as follows:
- The Bear's Den - Macon
- Minnie's Uptown Restaurant - Columbus
- Nick's Buffet - Brunswick
- Mary Mac's - Atlanta
- The Oak Room - Sea Island
- Blackwater Grill - St. Simons Island
- Southern Charm Restaurant - Blue Ridge
- Watershed on Peachtree - Atlanta
- Southern Art and Bourbon Bar - Atlanta
- Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room - Savannah
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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The Experts
Caroline Eubanks
Caroline Eubanks is a freelance writer and the... Read More
Caroline Eubanks is a freelance writer and the creator of ThisIsMySouth.com, a website about traveling in the Southern United States. Her work has appeared on Explore Georgia, the state's tourism body, Roads and Kingdoms, BBC Travel, and Afar as well as her book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States.
Caroline Eubanks
Caroline Eubanks is a freelance writer and the creator of ThisIsMySouth.com, a website about traveling in the Southern United States. Her work has appeared on Explore Georgia, the state's tourism body, Roads and Kingdoms, BBC Travel, and Afar as well as her book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States.
Judy and Len Garrison
Judy and Len Garrison are Seeing Southern. Their... Read More
Judy and Len Garrison are Seeing Southern. Their editorial and photography work can be found in publications including Georgia Connector, Deep South Magazine, Simply Buckhead, BBC, WHERE, AAA, GoNomad, Peach State Publications, Interval World, US Airways Magazine, and Blue Ridge Country magazine online. They are members of SATW and IFWTWA. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Visit their website, Seeing Southern, for all their travels.
Judy and Len Garrison
Judy and Len Garrison are Seeing Southern. Their editorial and photography work can be found in publications including Georgia Connector, Deep South Magazine, Simply Buckhead, BBC, WHERE, AAA, GoNomad, Peach State Publications, Interval World, US Airways Magazine, and Blue Ridge Country magazine online. They are members of SATW and IFWTWA. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Visit their website, Seeing Southern, for all their travels.
Annita Thomas
Annita is the host of Travel Bags With Annita &... Read More
Annita is the host of Travel Bags With Annita & Friends, a syndicated travel radio show in Atlanta, North Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. She has been traveling the globe for over 30 years traveling to over 85 countries. She worked with Pan American World Airways for 13 years exploring the world. She's also studied intercultural communications and taught cultural sensitivity workshops around the globe. Find her on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube and Twitter. The podcast of her show can be found on SoundCloud.
Annita Thomas
Annita is the host of Travel Bags With Annita & Friends, a syndicated travel radio show in Atlanta, North Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. She has been traveling the globe for over 30 years traveling to over 85 countries. She worked with Pan American World Airways for 13 years exploring the world. She's also studied intercultural communications and taught cultural sensitivity workshops around the globe. Find her on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube and Twitter. The podcast of her show can be found on SoundCloud.