Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint: Soul food in Downtown Atlanta

[Jim White]

I mentioned in the Cinco de Mayo thread that I’m in Atlanta and had a reservation for soul food and the instant response was a request for photos and a review.

I should start by mentioning that I had visited a very good soul food restaurant in the vicinity several years ago when we came to see the Gators play in the Peach Bowl. When I made the reservation tonight I thought I was returning to the same place, but as soon as I entered I realized this was a different establishment.

I have since worked out that the previous visit was to Pittypat’s Porch, which now seems to be closed.

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is set up as a venue for live music, and a very good band was playing when I arrived. Because I was alone, I was seated at the bar, but was surrounded by a very friendly and engaging group of people.

The food was outstanding. I made a meal of two appetizers: a seafood gumbo and a variety plate with fried green tomatoes, fried onion strings and fried okra. That left a tiny bit of room for the peach cobbler dessert. I blame the guy next to me who got some and raved about it (the guy on the other side raved about the gumbo).

I was less crazy about the cobbler. The gumbo and fried things were incredible.

I’m traveling without my laptop, so apologies in advance if the photos don’t load correctly.

[FireMan]

Yup, nuthin like fried things. 😎

[Panhead John]

Good write up Jimbo, the food does look darn good! I’ve never had fried green tomatoes before, I’ve got to try that someday.

[mcook2201]

Gotta fine you a joint that serves FGT, Very good indeed. Alton Brown has a good recipe to follow.

[DTro]

FGT is super delicious on a burger.

[mcook2201]

Gosh that looks mighty fine, love some down home southern cooking.

[Steve B]

Looks dang good to me.
We need to talk more about what we can and can’t eat.
More power to you my friend. 💪

[Jerod Broussard]

The fried green tomatoes reminded me of how I just need to slice my eggplant, instead of trying to slice into fingers.

Love me some good gumbo, no matter the weather.

[Panhead John]

Fried eggplant is killer!

[RonB]

Geez - I kinda wish the photos hadn't loaded...

[Panhead John]

I’m still waiting on Jim White ‘s remodeling write up. Oh Jimbo, where art thou?

[Jim White]

Oh, it will happen, Panhead John. Last few details are getting done, but now I’m on a long trip. I’m in Atlanta because I’m an idiot and let my passport expire. I’m scheduled to pick up the new one this afternoon and head out tomorrow afternoon.