Martha's Place
Martha's Place Buffet
A well-known soul food buffet restaurant in Montgomery founded by Martha Hawkins, serving a rotating selection of fried chicken, smothered meats, and home-style sides.
Founded by local figure Martha Hawkins, this soul food buffet is regarded by many diners as a prime representative of Montgomery's soul food scene. The dishes rotate daily, commonly featuring fried and baked chicken, smothered beef, collard greens, candied yams, rice with gravy, and cornbread, allowing you to sample a wide variety of Southern home-style flavors. The restaurant is located on Atlanta Highway in the eastern part of the city, quite far from the historic district, so driving is required. Closed on Saturdays, open for Sunday lunch, and Friday evening hours vary by source, so calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 11:00-17:30, Friday 11:00-19:00 or 20:00 (varies on official website), Sunday 10:30-15:00, Closed Saturday
Nearby sights
- Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival
- Montgomery Zoo
- F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
- Dexter Parsonage Museum
- First White House of the Confederacy
- Alabama State Capitol
- Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church