Go-to for Southern breakfasts since 1956 with country-fried fare & as-seen-on-TV vintage decor.
At a glance
#41 of 161 Restaurants in Atlanta #15 of 59 Breakfast restaurants in AtlantaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Silver Skillet?
- Silver Skillet is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,315 reviews.
- How does Silver Skillet rank in Atlanta?
- Silver Skillet is #41 of 161 Restaurants in Atlanta by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Silver Skillet located?
- 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States — 1.9 km from the center of Atlanta.
- How can I contact Silver Skillet?
- Phone: +1 404-874-1388 · Website: silverskillet.com
Definitely the place to go for breakfast or lunch. The food is just perfect and the people are way too good. We ordered the fried pork chops with collard greens and mash potatoes along with fried chicken. Guy fery thanks for the recommendation.
Went in with high expectations after recommendation from friend who hadn't gone and wanted to know about my experience. Saw all the notable stars who have come to eat there.
The service was friendly and welcoming. The food was average at best. I had the chicken biscuit and hash browns with cheese and onions. They made them quick and as ordered. When I saw the food, I thought the portion was a little small but not a deal breaker if it tasted really good. It didn't.
Not sure what I hoped for but instead went across town to another more familiar breakfast joint and ate what I expected was a good southern breakfast.
The service was friendly and welcoming. The food was average at best. I had the chicken biscuit and hash browns with cheese and onions. They made them quick and as ordered. When I saw the food, I thought the portion was a little small but not a deal breaker if it tasted really good. It didn't.
Not sure what I hoped for but instead went across town to another more familiar breakfast joint and ate what I expected was a good southern breakfast.
This was a great little restaurant. I heard it had a lot of history surrounding it, and I can see why. It was very vintage, and had amazing food. Our waitress was very speedy and we got our food fast. I had the meatloaf with gravy, beans, and cabbage. The food tasted fresh and the cornbread was great too. I would highly recommend going for both the food and experience.
This is the place to eat breakfast! Open since 1956 and still very original feeling! The whole family loved the food! I recommend the omelet and cheese grits! Classic southern breakfast taste to perfection! Lots of really neat history about it inside. We loved it so much that we bought some tee shirts before we left! We will be back again one day for sure!!!
We really enjoyed our visit here. This place is a historic place and was in a lot of movies.
We drove past this place over 7 times when visiting. But we never stopped till now. There is a wait sometimes so be prepared. The space inside is small. They have old fashioned booths and a counter area to sit.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. When we visited it was a cozy and pleasant visit. Prices were good also. They have pics of celebrities that have visited and also they filmed Dinner Drive -ins and Dives here. Guy Fieri will be filming her again next week. We liked this place and will return again. So make this a stop when you visit Atlanta .
We drove past this place over 7 times when visiting. But we never stopped till now. There is a wait sometimes so be prepared. The space inside is small. They have old fashioned booths and a counter area to sit.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. When we visited it was a cozy and pleasant visit. Prices were good also. They have pics of celebrities that have visited and also they filmed Dinner Drive -ins and Dives here. Guy Fieri will be filming her again next week. We liked this place and will return again. So make this a stop when you visit Atlanta .
ICONIC BUT DISAPPOINTING
You walk into the Silver Skillet and it’s like stepping back in time 50 years to the dinners of the 60’s and 70’s. The décor is amazing, with walls filled with symbols of the day, including a side-by-side picture of the restaurant with the Atlanta skyline today and back then.
And the service on a Saturday morning was delightful. Of course, there was a wait as we sat on the shaded bench outside the restaurant, but the greeter was cheerful and efficient and the wait staff upbeat and friendly.
We so wanted to love this place!
Unfortunately, our meals were well below expectation. Our meal included two Super Skillets (onion, ham, green peppers, cheese, tomato) – one with mushrooms added – along with waffles, pancakes, grits and a side of bacon. The pancakes were indeed delicious, and the bacon was crispy as requested. But the grits were just okay, the waffles were tasteless, and the omelets were stuff with a ground ham that made the dish unenjoyable. We walked away surprised at how disappointed we were with the meal.
As an aside, if you are a clean freak, the Silver Skillet is probably not the best place for you. The walls were dingy, the fabric on the booths needed a real scrubbing, the silver was far from sparkly…just an overall feeling of “not fully clean.”
You walk into the Silver Skillet and it’s like stepping back in time 50 years to the dinners of the 60’s and 70’s. The décor is amazing, with walls filled with symbols of the day, including a side-by-side picture of the restaurant with the Atlanta skyline today and back then.
And the service on a Saturday morning was delightful. Of course, there was a wait as we sat on the shaded bench outside the restaurant, but the greeter was cheerful and efficient and the wait staff upbeat and friendly.
We so wanted to love this place!
Unfortunately, our meals were well below expectation. Our meal included two Super Skillets (onion, ham, green peppers, cheese, tomato) – one with mushrooms added – along with waffles, pancakes, grits and a side of bacon. The pancakes were indeed delicious, and the bacon was crispy as requested. But the grits were just okay, the waffles were tasteless, and the omelets were stuff with a ground ham that made the dish unenjoyable. We walked away surprised at how disappointed we were with the meal.
As an aside, if you are a clean freak, the Silver Skillet is probably not the best place for you. The walls were dingy, the fabric on the booths needed a real scrubbing, the silver was far from sparkly…just an overall feeling of “not fully clean.”
While visiting Atlanta I came across this restaurant. Upon passing it on my arrival in town, I noticed it had a line, so I took a mental note to double back, and I’m glad I did.
The food was great! I ordered the veggie omelette, cheese grits with raisin bread as toast, and a slice of their ice box lemon pie, which is home made and rumored to be favorite, and I see why, cause it was good and didn’t disappoint.
My service was great as well, staff was very friendly, inviting, and made you feel right at home, even got a little history lesson on the restaurant as you can tell from the decor and atmosphere that it’s family run and operated.
My overall experience was great, and whenever I’m in town I’ll definitely be back. Thanks Silver Skillet!
The food was great! I ordered the veggie omelette, cheese grits with raisin bread as toast, and a slice of their ice box lemon pie, which is home made and rumored to be favorite, and I see why, cause it was good and didn’t disappoint.
My service was great as well, staff was very friendly, inviting, and made you feel right at home, even got a little history lesson on the restaurant as you can tell from the decor and atmosphere that it’s family run and operated.
My overall experience was great, and whenever I’m in town I’ll definitely be back. Thanks Silver Skillet!
First time visiting this spot in Atlanta. Came here for brunch, on my birthday. Last visited: July 2023.
Parking is sufficient, and it’s available outside the restaurant.
Our table ordered:
- Chicken and Waffles
- Pancakes w/ Hash Brown Fries (?)
- Orange Juice
The service was prompt and no issues with it. I got a note and paid the tab at the front counter, while leaving.
The indoors seating and atmosphere was just so-so, nothing special.
Other than, apparently there are photos of famous people who’ve visited, as celebrities and actors such as Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson — and some other folks, whose name I’m drawing a blank on now — have visited.
Food was great, nothing extraordinary. Chicken was nice and went well with the waffle. There was a lot of maple syrup and butter packets provided, but we didn’t use a lot of them. I only used one syrup packet, and all butters — if memory serves correct — and then left the rest. We actually stacked about seven or so of the unopened maple syrup packets, one atop another. So, yeah.
All said, food was decent here and was filling at the least. But it was nothing exceptional. Hopefully I might revisit here if I get another chance, one day. After all, it looks like someone famous people have frequented this spot at least once, so it might be worth another try.
Parking is sufficient, and it’s available outside the restaurant.
Our table ordered:
- Chicken and Waffles
- Pancakes w/ Hash Brown Fries (?)
- Orange Juice
The service was prompt and no issues with it. I got a note and paid the tab at the front counter, while leaving.
The indoors seating and atmosphere was just so-so, nothing special.
Other than, apparently there are photos of famous people who’ve visited, as celebrities and actors such as Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson — and some other folks, whose name I’m drawing a blank on now — have visited.
Food was great, nothing extraordinary. Chicken was nice and went well with the waffle. There was a lot of maple syrup and butter packets provided, but we didn’t use a lot of them. I only used one syrup packet, and all butters — if memory serves correct — and then left the rest. We actually stacked about seven or so of the unopened maple syrup packets, one atop another. So, yeah.
All said, food was decent here and was filling at the least. But it was nothing exceptional. Hopefully I might revisit here if I get another chance, one day. After all, it looks like someone famous people have frequented this spot at least once, so it might be worth another try.
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