Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 9 Georgia southern spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Atlanta, Avondale Estates, St. Simons Island and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Southern Soul Barbeque (St. Simons Island)

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (3,431 Google reviews)

Southern Soul Barbeque earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,431 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 13 — “Old Time Attitude” (August 9, 2010)
Address: 2020 Demere Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: +1 912-638-7685
Website: www.southernsoulbbq.com
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2. Buttermilk Kitchen (Atlanta)

BBQ, Breakfast, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (3,406 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, Buttermilk Kitchen still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 3,406 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 23, Episode 4 — “From Biscuits to Briskets” (August 7, 2015)
• Season 33, Episode 11 — “Takeout: Carnivore Delivery” (March 19, 2021)
Address: 4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: +1 678-732-3274
Website: buttermilkkitchen.com
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3. Folk Art (Atlanta)

Breakfast, Sandwich, Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (2,829 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Folk Art clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,829 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 3 — “Tri-Continent Cuisine” (July 31, 2015)
Address: 465 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: +1 404-537-4492
Website: folkartrestaurant.com/folkartrestaurant-inmanparkutm_sourcegoogle
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4. The Silver Skillet (Atlanta)

Breakfast, Southern · $ · 4.5★ (2,711 Google reviews)

The Silver Skillet is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,711 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 8 — “Just Like Yesterday” (January 26, 2009)
Address: 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: +1 404-874-1388
Website: silverskillet.com
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5. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours (Atlanta)

American, Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (2,406 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours keeps a 4.4-star rating across 2,406 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 12 — “Whole Lotta Comfort” (February 15, 2019)
Address: 1133 Huff Rd NW #D, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: +1 404-350-5500
Website: www.twistedsoulatl.com
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6. Colonnade (Atlanta)

Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (2,000 Google reviews)

Colonnade earned its spot on the show for Southern home cooking that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 2,000 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 8 — “Better Than Ever” (September 22, 2008)
Address: 1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone: +1 404-874-5642
Website: www.thecolonnadeatl.com
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7. Sea Wolf Tybee (Tybee Island)

Seafood, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (784 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Sea Wolf Tybee still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 784 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 37, Episode 6 — “Seafood, Spice & Soul” (April 28, 2023)
Address: 106 S Campbell Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: +1 719-266-2837
Website: www.seawolftybee.com
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8. LowCountry Steak (Atlanta)

BBQ, Southern · $$$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at LowCountry Steak clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 755 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 39, Episode 1 — “Smokin' Southern Decadence” (December 29, 2023)
Address: 1010 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: +1 770-213-0830
Website: www.lowcountry-restaurants.com
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9. Leftie Lee‘s (Avondale Estates)

Sandwich, Southern, Dessert · 4.8★ (146 Google reviews)

Leftie Lee‘s is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.8 stars from 146 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 2 — “Sandwiches and Soul” (July 25, 2025)
Address: 6 Olive St Suite 115 B, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Phone: +1 404-224-9659
Website: leftielees.com
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