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Mary Mac's Tea Room

Item: Mary Mac's Tea Room
Author: Lesli Peterson

Cuisine: American, Continental

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Back in the 1940s, there were 16 tea rooms in Atlanta. Although not a place that served tea, these were a fancied up versions of a meat and two. They were centers for neighborhoods, where families could go and enjoy good food in the company of friends. Today, Mary Mac's is the only tea room that remains in Atlanta, serving up southern and soul food. Expect to find true Southern favorites on the menu – fried okra, salmon cakes, fried shrimp, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken tenders, fried crawfish, ribs and much more. And don't forget to try their sweet tea, loving referred to as "Table Wine of the South."

Address:

224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-876-1800

Hours:

Daily 11am-9pm

Website:

marymacs.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lesli Peterson
Atlanta Local Expert

Soul Food: "There is free parking in the lot directly behind the restaurant."

Best for Soul Food Because: Today's menu, just like the original, includes a meat and two sides such as collards, fried okra, or sweetpotato casserole. It's full-on southern soul food.

Main Menu
- Speciality Drinks
  Mint Julep
  
  A southern tradition of Kentucky Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint & Ice, Sweetened to perfection ($7.50)
  
  Mint Julep Martini
  
  A southern tradition of Kentucky Bourbon & Soda, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint Sweetened to perfection & chilled in a Martini Glass ($7.25)
  
  Georgia Peach Martini
  
  Right out of the Georgia Peach Orchards; Vodka, Grenadine & Peach Schnapps ($7.25)
  
  Hurricane
  
  Reminiscent of the French Quarter Three Rums with Sweet & Sour a splash of Fruit Punch Watch Out ($8.00)
  
  Sour Apple Martini
  
  Vodka, Sour Apple Schnapps and Sweet & Sour ($7.25)
  
  French Connection
  
  Vodka, a splash of Chambord, Sweet & Sour, and Cranberry Juice ($7.25)
  
  The Classic Martini
  Gin or Vodka any way you like it!!
  
  $7.25
  
  Top Shelf: $8.25
  The White Russian
  
  Vodka, Kahlua, Milk, Shaken not Stirred ($7.25)
  
  Mimosa
  
  Sparkling Wine and Fresh squeezed Orange Juice ($6.50)
  
  Bloody Mary Blend
  Vodka and the perfect Bloody Mary Mix
  
  $7.25
  
  Top Shelf: $8.25
  Whiskey Lemonade
  
  Lemonade meets Whiskey Mary Macs Style ($7.50)
  
  Ponce Punch aka Alabama Slammer
  
  Southern Comfort, Amaretto, OJ and Grenadine, a winning combination ($8.25)
- Wines
  Sycamore Lane
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel
  
  Glass: $5.25
  
  Bottle: $16.95
  Robert Mondavi
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir
  
  Glass: $7.95
  
  Bottle: $24.95
  Kendall Jackson
  Chardonnay
  
  Glass: $8.50
  
  Bottle: $28.95
- Beers
  
  Domestics
  
  Miller Lite, Budweiser, Bud Light ($4.25)
  
  Premium
  
  Sam Adams, Sam Adams Light, Heineken ($5.50)
  
  Local
  
  Red Brick Hoplanta IPA, Sweetwater 420, Sweet Georgia Brown ($5.50)
- Soups, Salads and Appetizers
  Brunswick Stew
  Cup: $2.95
  
  Bowl: $3.95
  Vegetable Soup
  Cup: $2.95
  
  Bowl: $3.95
  Pot Likker
  With cracklin' bread
  
  Cup: $2.25
  
  Bowl: $3.00
  Wedge Salad
  
  Fresh iceberg lettuce topped with boiled egg, bacon, tomatoes, green onion & bleu cheese dressing ($6.50)
  
  Southern Salad
  
  A generous serving of mixed greens, diced tomatoes, chopped eggs, cheddar cheese, cucumber, red onions and home-made croutons ($6.95)
  
  Garden House Salad
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  served with a parmesan horseradish dipping sauce ($7.95)
  
  Spicy Deep-Fried "Mudbugs"
  
  a heaping order of Louisiana crawfish served with a jalapeño tarter sauce ($9.95)
  
  Lightly Fried Okra
  
  served with a parmesan horseradish dipping sauce ($6.50)
  
  Fried Shrimp or Oysters
  
  served with cocktail sauce ($9.95)
  
  Fried Chicken Livers
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Deviled Eggs
  
  6 halves on a bed of lettuce ($5.95)
  
  Homemade Pimento Cheese
  
  served with an array of celery sticks, carrots and pita chips ($6.25)
- Traditional Southern Speciality
  Vegetable Plate (choose 4 sides)
  
  ($11.50)
  
  Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Grilled Liver and Onions*
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Pan Fried Cube Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
  
  ($14.50)
  
  Hamburger*
  
  lettuce, tomato and onions on a toasted bun ($10.50)
  
  Cheeseburger
  
  american or swiss ($10.95)
  
  Patty Melt, swiss cheese, grilled onions
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Chopped Ground Sirloin*
  
  topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms ($13.50)
  
  Roast Pork
  
  with cornbread dressing, pork gravy ($13.50)
  
  Fried or Grilled Pork Chops*
  
  ($15.50)
  
  Barbecued Ribs
  Half Slab: $16.50
  
  Full Slab: $22.95
  Baked Chicken Breast
  
  with cornbread dressing, chicken gravy and cranberry sauce ($13.50)
  
  Four-piece Fried Chicken
  
  breast, wing, leg and thigh ($13.95)
  
  Fried Chicken
  
  three legs or one breast ($11.95)
  
  Chicken Fried Chicken
  
  with white pepper gravy ($13.50)
  
  Chicken and Dumplings
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Fried or Sautéed Chicken Liver*
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Grilled or Barbequed Boneless Chicken Breast
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Fried Chicken Tenders
  
  ($12.95)
  
  Roast Turkey
  
  with cornbread dressing, gravy and cranberry sauce ($13.50)
  
  Fried Chicken Wings (6)
  
  ($14.50)
  
  Chicken Pot Pie
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Savory Slow Cooked Beef Pot Roast
  
  ($15.50)
  
  Smothered Chicken
  
  served over rice with gravy (choice of white or dark meat) ($12.95)
  
  Pork Barbecue
  
  with Brunswick Stew ($12.95)
  
  Braised Ox Tails over Rice
  
  weekends only, while supplies last ($23.95)
- Fresh Seafood Selection*
  Fried Select Oysters
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Fried Gulf Shrimp
  
  ($18.95)
  
  Shrimp and Cheese Grits
  
  ($16.50)
  
  Rainbow Trout (fried or grilled)
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Fried Seafood Combinations
  A heaping plateful of Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish or one Whole Catfish
  
  Choose Two: $22.95
  
  Choose Three: $23.95
  
  All Four: $24.95
  Salmon Croquettes
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Tilapia Fillet, Grilled, Fried Or Blackened
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Catfish Fillets, Grilled, Fried Or Blackened
  
  ($16.50)
  
  Fried Whole Catfish (2)
  
  ($16.50)
  
  Fresh Salmon Grilled or Blackened
  
  ($18.95)
- Beverages
  
  Iced Tea
  
  The Table Wine of the South ($2.85)
  
  Sweet Milk or Buttermilk
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Cream Soda or Root Beer
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero, Fruit Punch or Ginger Ale
  
  ($2.85)
  
  Coffee or Hot Tea
  
  ($2.45)
  
  Cranberry or Orange Juice
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Homemade Lemonade
  
  one refill only ($2.95)
  
  Arnold Palmer
  
  one refill only ($2.95)
- Homemade Desserts
  Georgia Peach Cobbler
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Seasonal Cobbler
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Fresh Fruit
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Banana Pudding
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Bread Pudding & Wine Sauce
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Hot Brownie Sundae with Vanilla Ice Cream
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Peanut Butter Pie
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Strawberry Shortcake & Whipped Cream
  $4.95
  
  Ala Mode: $1.00
  Key Lime Pie with Homemade Almond Crust
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Pecan Pie
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  Vanilla, Chocolate, Tangerine Sherbet, Seasonal Ice Cream ($3.95)
  
  Our famous Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Corn Bread and Yeast Rolls
  
  Ask your server. available by the dozen ($3.95)

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