If you really want quality soul food bypass the tourist trap Sylvia's and walk yourself right down to Amy Ruth's. Trust me you'll feel better that you made the walk for two reasons: \r
1) to premptively burn off some of the calories you'll ingest at Amy Ruth's\r
2) the fact that you didn't waste calories eating the drek they serve at Sylvia's.\r
If you want to eat at Sylvia's got to the one in Atlanta, it may not be the original but the food is far superior. If you want to eat good soul food in a bright and inviting resturant with quality service from a well dressed and friendly staff, take yourself right down to Amy Ruth's. The artwork on the window pane sets the tone for a relaxed and pleasent meal of comfort food. While you decide between the chicken and waffles (a Detroit invention, not Southern, don't tell anyone), ribs or fried catfish; have a glass of peach tea and enjoy the photos of the owner and various celebrities who visited the little restaurant on 116th St. Make sure you leave room for red velvet cake for desert and don't overstuff yourself on their delicious (yankee style) cornbread before the meal. It's just as good as Justin's but much cheaper. Watch out it's small and can get crowed quick, so be prepared to venture to the soul food restaurant across the street. I don't recall the name but the food is just as good, or head down to Amy Ruth's on 110th St.
Pros: The food, Decor, Waitstaff
Cons: It's a little cramped and can get crowded, the chairs are a little uncomfortable.
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