Sweet Georgia Brown — Restaurant in Dallas

Yesterday, my wife and I decided on SGB for dinner. She got a beef tip plate. With mac and cheese, greens, and cabbage. With a large dressing for sides. The ONLY thing worth a damn were the mac and cheese!! The greens and cabbage were bland as hell. There were absolutely no seasoning in neither of them. Thats a shame. Because usually, its good. But this time, it was terrible. The beef tips were ok. They were kind of on the tough side. And, they gave us way more gravy than tips. I know times are hard for everyone. But she paid $40 for what we got. So some meat is expected, correct? Last, but not least, the dressing. Someone in the back has a heavy hand with the black pepper. We taste more pepper than dressing. I woke up in the middle of the night having to eat three TUMS because it gave me heartburn. Actually, we didnt finish the w meal at all. And we shared the meal. The rest is in the fridge right now. More than likely, we will throw it away. We were very dissapointed in SGB. I remember a few years back. They had a questionnaire that you could fill out. I filled one out back then. Complaining about all of the pepper in the meatloaf. I noticed afterwards that they fixed that problem. Because the meatloaf wasnt peppery afterwards. I think that the owners need to start sampling the food before it goes out. Because it just isint good. Its not worth a damn, not anymore. If theyre going to charge what they do. They need to make sure the food is good. We could have went elsewhere with our money. But we decided to break bread with our own people. Which we try to do often. But few of us are consistant. You may visit one time. And get good, enjoyable food. And you may stop by again later, and its trash. They have done a complete 180. But at the moment, we wont be going back to Sweet Georgia Brown. Its just not worth it. And weve stuck with them for years. We've seen the food go from good to ok. But that slop that we paid $40 for yesterday? We cant continue that. We work too hard for our money. To just be...

OMG y’all!!! The food here is so AMAZING!! After a long day of doctor’s appointments, the hubby & I were ravenous and in need of food in a hurry. We were elated to find Sweet Georgia Brown was only 1.2 miles away from the VA hospital. It’s a place I’ve wanted to try for a while, and today was the day! I am delighted to say that we loved everything we tried. We ordered 3 plates, and they were loaded to the max! We had the fried pork chops, baked chicken, and brisket. Our sides were broccoli cheese rice x2, cabbage x2, black eyed peas x2, potato salad, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. So, I couldn’t decide what meat I wanted (because it all looked so good) and since I had to bring back a plate for my son, I picked the fried pork chops and brisket, along with sides we’d both enjoy. Hubby and I found a table and feasted, sampling to our hearts’ content! There was still so much food to take home that we had plenty for the kid and leftovers for us, to the tune of 4 to-go boxes still loaded and 3 tubs of sides. This place is a little slice of Heaven, especially for a girl who misses her grandma’s cooking. The brisket was tender and full of flavor, the greens were so good that Mamaw’s are now in second place (I’m sorry, Mamaw! Please don’t haunt me!) The pork chops made my eyes roll back into my head, and lordy, that cornbread was the bomb! The cabbage was so good, I was transported back in time to when the world made sense, and I can’t say enough about the black eyed peas! Omg! And let’s just say the broccoli rice casserole was LIFE CHANGING. It felt like this girl was invited to the cookout, and I loved every minute of it. I was even dancing in my seat as I was enraptured by every bite! Great music, great service, comfortable seating, and phenomenal food! Also, they get really busy, so make sure you get there early and have alternate choices in mind, in case your first choices are sold out. Oh and they also do catering, in case you didn’t know! We...

Sunday Soul Food Worth the Wait

★★★★★ 5/5 Stars

I visited this local gem on a Sunday afternoon and was immediately greeted by a queue stretching out the door. A friendly woman ahead of me cheerfully informed me that we were lucky – the line usually wraps around the entire building! After experiencing what this place has to offer, I completely understand why.

As I write this review while settling into a blissful food coma, I can confidently say this restaurant is a true gem. The atmosphere hits you the moment you walk in: booming gospel music fills the air with as much energy as the incredibly welcoming staff brings to every interaction. Despite being absolutely slammed with customers, the team takes genuine time to answer questions, repeat menu items you might have missed, and ensure you know exactly what you’re ordering.

Speaking of the menu – use your queue time wisely to study it, because the options are wonderfully overwhelming. My dining companion recommended the beef tips with rice and peas, which proved to be solid advice. However, I can personally vouch for the fried chicken with dressing and gravy, as well as the pork ribs – both were exceptional.

The sides deserve special mention. The portions are not just generous, they’re practically meals unto themselves. The sweet potato and yam could easily satisfy as a complete vegan lunch option.

This isn’t a place I’d typically feel compelled to review, but the combination of outstanding soul food, genuinely friendly service, and remarkably reasonable prices for such generous portions demands recognition. The staff’s warmth and the quality of food create an experience that goes well beyond just a meal.

Bottom line: Mark this spot on your must-visit list. Between the exceptional soul food, the hospitality, and the incredible value, this local has earned every bit of its loyal following. Just be prepared to wait – and trust me, it’s...