Greenwood's

09/11/2008 Posted by AnneMS

Haven't been here in awhile cuz we moved--but now that I saw it online--I am going next week, I miss it so much. Everything is good , but way to big of portions so you should really share an entree and all the fixins with a friend or plan on taking left overs. Service always excellent. Somtimes long wait but sit and chill in the country ambience.

Pros: food, parking

Cons: wait time

06/15/2008 Posted by Parkwood

Don't forget Greenwood's simply because it's a long-lived restaurant. Bill is there everyday with his welcoming smile and fine attention to quality and service. The prices and quality are especially important in this economic time when entertainment monies are really budgeted. I like that Greenwood's is open for lunch everyday so that I can dine whenever I want and not be tied into any closing time (and still have plenty to take home in a "doggy bag" to have a light supper). Even though I'm a bulgur wheat/yogurt kind of person, the freshly ground hamburger which fills the homemade sourdough roll with all the trimmings AND a vegetable side or the tasty fried catfish fillets with tartar sauce made daily along with the two vegetable sides are impossible to pass up. Even my Southern mom says they are the best she has ever put in her mouth. By the way, with reference to one of your reviews, Greenwood's DOES take credit cards and DOES make sweet tea. I especially like the personable service--a respite from some of the pouty, can't-be-bothered servers you normally encounter--the continuing quality, the emphasis on organic produce and meats and all enjoyed in the beauty and serenity of the gardens. BTW, those are old hours. Greenwood's is open Wed - Sunday from 11:30 to 9:00 or 10:00 pm (sorry I can't remember exactly but I do know they don't close after the usual lunch hours).

Pros: Service/quality of food

Cons: Have to know where to park (like across the street at the other restaurant)/I wish parents would keep their kids seated.

11/20/2006 Posted by kemeers

I was raised on southern food; my grandmother could make biscuits like nobody's business and that was just the beginning. I won't say that Greenwood's rivals my grandmother's cooking, but they do offer a much more updated southern taste. I've tried a couple of different dishes there and each have been very tasty. They don't put on aires when it comes to presentation, but they don't need to with the tasty dishes they put out. The atmosphere is eclectic and this place is definitely worth a visit.

Pros: Good "Updated" Southern Food, Atmosphere, Desserts

Cons: None

11/17/2006 Posted by fullofsecrets

I really don't get why people seem to think so much of this place: I definitely didn't care for the "Californian" take on classic Southern cuisine (although I think the owner is actually from Baltimore). They don't even serve sweet tea! How can you not have sweet tea at a restaurant that supposedly specializes in Southern food? I wanted the shrimp and grits, but they had run out of that, so I had the fried chicken. I found the lemon pepper batter to be unpleasantly sweet: the honey was more than just an accent. I prefer a classic, savory crust on my fried chicken. My husband had the meatloaf, which he said was okay, but not great. The place was crowded and the wait was over 45 minutes to get a table. The only thing really worth eating was the pie: I had the coconut custard pie, and it was fairly tasty. My husband had a slice of apple pie, and that was decent as well. However, good dessert is not enough of an incentive for me to return. I can't say it's the worst meal I've had in the metro area, but it was one of the most overrated. I hate to say it, but I suspect that a lot of the reviewers may be transplants who just don't know what good Southern food actually is! I keep searching for a meat-and-three veg place that will match some of the little places in my home state of South Carolina; I've heard Matthew's in Tucker is good, but their hours make it impossible for me to get there. Overall, I found Greenwood's to be a disappointing experience.

Pros: The pie is decent; portions are enormous.

Cons: Crowded and completely overrated.

08/08/2005 Posted by atlwineo

This is the best southern cookin in all of the metro atlanta area!!! The plum sauce duck could make you cry but make sure someone at the table orders the fried chickin. The service is consistantly good and the veggies are right from Mr. Greenwood's garden lot of the time. Go ready to eat, the portions are huge. The only thing lacking is the wine list, with such a amazing dish as the duck i wanted to drink a nice bottle of robust Oregon Pinot Noir.The owner would in no way budge on a corkage fee.All around A+++

Pros: Great Service, Amazing Food, Huge desserts

Cons: poor winelist, long waits, owner's huge ego

07/11/2005 Posted by sjones480

We could take my out-of-town, 91 year old aunt anywhere. We took the chance and treated her and ourselves to a first-time visit to Greenwood's. My wife and I are 49 ... my son 15 ... Aunt Tinnie 91. That's 204 years of eating experience at one table ... and we all agreed - it's the best ever ! Aunt Tinnie says "Thank You Greenwood's !"

Pros: atmosphere, quality, service

06/10/2005 Posted by dscgwc2003

Management geared to customer satisfaction, well trained, friendly staff combined with scrumptious food assure a satisfying dining experience. Dinner specials are consistently outstanding and desserts are a must. Best place in Roswell for dining...best place in Atlanta for casual dining, period.

Pros: Food, Responsive staff, Value

Cons: Parking, Parking, Parking

03/22/2005 Posted by castoways

Our favorites are the fried chicken, creamed corn, and broccoli caserole. We live in Huntsville, AL and drive almost four hours just to eat here.

Pros: Best fried chicken, Very large portions

Cons: Arrive early

01/29/2005 Posted by freakerdude

Very large portions and quality home cooked food will bring you back. Fried chcien is the highlight and made to order. Meatloaf was kind of plain but the pork chops were huge and delicious. All of the sides, like pinto beans, broccoli casserole, mashed taters, and cornbread were rocking. The menu suggests to leave the kids at home along with other little quirks. A nice import beer slection and the wine list was good this casual joint. Go get some country cooking and see for yourself.

Pros: casual, no hustle bustle, friendly

06/02/2004 Posted by careki

The two of us were told 30 to 45 minute wait when we first arrived. I thought this was nuts since there were so many people waiting. However, I had never been there before and figured it must be a quick turn around. An hour and 10 minutes later we asked how much longer. We were told 15 minutes. During this time, we saw large parties who had come in after us being seated. An hour and 30 minutes later, my companion asked the host why we were told 30 to 45 minutes when he knew it would be longer. The host was then extremely rude. We left, and went to Aqua Blue where the service was excellent. Can't tell you how the food is, but the service is despicable.