Mary Mac’s Tea Room Serves Southern Hospitality, Making Every Guest Feel at Home

For 80 years, Mary Mac’s Tea Room has been more than just Atlanta’s Dining Room. It’s been a place where locals and visitors from around the world gather to experience genuine Southern hospitality. Here, tradition isn’t only found in the recipes passed down through generations, but in the people who bring them to life each and every day.

The spirit of hospitality begins even before guests are seated. Mary Mac’s team offers complimentary sweet tea right at the front door. To make the experience even more memorable, servers also pass hors d’oeuvres, turning what could be a wait into an extension of the dining experience itself.

Mary Mac’s shows that every moment matters, especially when there is something to celebrate. Birthday parties are elevated with Mary Mac’s signature touch: classic Southern dishes paired with a birthday card signed by the entire staff, turning an ordinary meal into a memory guests carry home.

The team at Mary Mac’s lives by a philosophy of “Unreasonable Hospitality,” making sure every guest feels seen, celebrated and eager to return. Servers like Marion Mims, who has welcomed diners with warmth and grace for nearly 40 years, embody this tradition. For Marion, creating a family-like atmosphere is second nature. As she often says, dining at Mary Mac’s should feel like coming home. And she’s not alone, beloved server Ricky Davis is often requested by name, known for the way she makes every guest feel welcome from the moment they sit down.

Mary Mac’s is more than a restaurant—it’s an Atlanta institution, a living tradition and a place where every plate comes with a side of Southern comfort and community.