Aunt Effie's Restaurant

"We were passing through Ringgold and had to stop here to eat. I'll be honest, I only chose it because Effie was my Grandmas name. She was my Mamas mother and so kind and sweet. I wanted to surprise my Mama and bring her here. We loved the food, the service and my Mama said "that Effie can cook." Lol! My husband got a large burger, my Mama got beef liver and onions and I got tur turkey melt with tator tots. Everything was delicious!! We will definitely eat here again when we visit Ringgold. We loved this town and everyone was so friendly here."

"2nd time trying this place. The chicken casserole was fire, but be aware they're skimpy with the crumbs on top.. Catfish filets are huge** & tasty, but tastes & looks more like cod, also has a very thick, hard crust. Mashed potatoes & gravy are amazing. Tea is also made right. The fried potatoes with onions were cold, however. Fried chicken was good. Beans, greens, & mac n cheese are not bad. One of our butter packs were served to us opened & unusable. Cornbread was great."

"A nice down home, simple No frills eatery. As a 40-year chef, I enjoyed the food although the portions were a bit small for the somewhat high prices. Everything was good but a little on the bland side. Which is okay, that's what salt and pepper are for. I'd rather have bland than over seasoned any day. Service is subpar. Brought our orders and then never came back until our plates were empty. No check backs, no refills etc. if you want good tips, earn them! Some subtle music or turning on the television would have been nice as well. Felt like we were sitting in a school cafeteria. There was no welcome when walking in the door. You sit yourself and wait for someone to show up at your table. Not the most friendly or business-oriented atmosphere. It's obvious that the kitchen is the heartbeat of this establishment."

"Meatloaf and fried chicken breast with white gravy was great! Had Mac n cheese, creamed potatoes, squash casserole, and white beans for sides and they were all great also! Big portions and fast service! Will come back to try other things...more reviews to come!"

"Nothing quite like a meat and three for comfort food while travelling. I'd read review that recommended the fried pork tenderloin and the review was absolutely accurate... SCRUMPTIOUS!! The sweet potato casserole and the corn fritters were also off the chart tasty. Like most good meat and three restaurants, it's not a fancy place, but there's a little more satisfying than a good selection of mix and match meat and vegetable choices. And it's a nice stop to get off the highway for a moment. We will probably stop by again when we're traveling to Atlanta again."

"Mini vacation brought us to Ringgold, Georgia. We wanted something other than fast food or bar food. Found this place in a quaint small downtown and wasn't disappointed. Good home cooked style food with fast friendly service. Loved the meatloaf!"

"While staying in Ringold we ate at Aunt Effie's. We were greeted and were told to pick a booth. It was hard to pick one that didn't have torn and worn out seats. The floor looked really dirty and grimy, I would have left but it was late and we didn't want to look for anywhere else. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Husband ordered catfish. The breading was crispy but the meat was mushy . Good mashed potatoes and gravy, Cole slaw was okay. My salad was generous and ingredients were fresh. Lay off on the amount of cheese. It was all over so impossible to remove but still a decent salad. The atmosphere could use some help! Re-upholster the booths they really make the restaurant look run down. Some more decor on the walls may make it feel more down home country. A very cold and sterile feeling. And the restaurant was literally uncomfortably cold. We came about 30'minutes from closing and I can appreciate employees want to get home but didn't appreciate that the chairs on the tables were turned upside down while we were still eating and a young lady was cleaning all around us and then slinging a disgusting mop within 3 feet of us. Nothing says come back real soon even though your actions say get out it's quitting time."