Mary Mac's Tea Room

Mary Mac's Tea Room For over 75 years, Mary Mac's Tea Room has been setting the standard for southern cuisine in Atlanta. Today, the newest owner, Harold Martin, Jr.
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Business professionals, celebrities, families, and world travelers all dine at Mary Macs and feel right at home. Mary Mac’s Tea Room doors first opened in 1945 when Mary McKenzie decided to use her good Southern cooking to make money in the tough post-World War II days. In those days, a woman couldn’t just open up a restaurant, so many female proprietors used the more genteel Southern name of “Te

a Room.” Ponce de Leon Avenue sported clanking trolley cars, the Atlanta Crackers Baseball team and tents serving ice cold watermelons. There were many ornate movie theaters like the Fox Theatre just down the street. And there were at least 16 other Tea Rooms around intown Atlanta with Mary Mac’s being the only one of them left. In the early 1960s, Margaret Lupo bought Mary Mac’s and over the next 30 years grew it into a larger restaurant by buying up property next door to it and expanding. She was a hard working business woman who loved Southern cooking and brought Mary Mac's from a small little Tea Room to one of the South's best known restaurants. She accomplished all this during a time when there were very few women in business and it would be difficult for any woman to secure a bank loan. John Ferrell, would eventually purchase Mary Mac’s from Margaret Lupo in 1994. He was actually hand-chosen by Margaret Lupo to take over her beloved restaurant. And did not let her down as he continued a great tradition of Southern cuisine and hospitality. continues to stay dedicated to the original legacy of the restaurant. After acquiring Mary Mac's in 2020, Harold has kept the same recipes and the food remains nearly identical to what it was over seventy-five years ago.

Thank you, De’Mario RazB Thornton, for stopping by! We’re so glad you enjoyed everything, and our entire staff truly app...
09/01/2026

Thank you, De’Mario RazB Thornton, for stopping by! We’re so glad you enjoyed everything, and our entire staff truly appreciated your kindness. We hope to welcome you back soon! 🥰

Warm peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. 🍑🍨 The kind of combination that never needs convincing. 😍
08/28/2026

Warm peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. 🍑🍨 The kind of combination that never needs convincing. 😍

It’s dinner time! Our shrimp & grits are waiting for you.😍 Come pull up a chair and make dinner a little more delicious....
08/21/2026

It’s dinner time! Our shrimp & grits are waiting for you.😍 Come pull up a chair and make dinner a little more delicious. 🥰

As another busy weekend comes to a close, we just want to say thank you. ❤️Thank you to everyone who joined us for a mea...
08/17/2026

As another busy weekend comes to a close, we just want to say thank you. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meal, celebrated a special occasion, brought family and friends together, or simply stopped in to say hello. And a special thank you to our Mary Mac’s team who keeps the kitchen cooking and the Southern hospitality going every single day.

80 years later, weekends like this are still what Mary Mac’s is all about. 🥰

Have a wonderful Sunday night, Atlanta. We’ll see y’all tomorrow!🥰

08/13/2026

Happy Birthday, Brenda! 🎉❤️

After 30 years in the metro Atlanta area and years of enjoying Mary Mac’s takeout, Brenda decided her birthday was the perfect time to finally come in and dine with us! She celebrated with her son Atticus and Rachel, visiting from South Carolina.

It was also Rachel’s first time at Mary Mac’s, and as a lover of Southern food, she was especially excited to experience it for herself. 🥰

Thank you to the Kiger family for celebrating such a special day with us. We hope you had a wonderful birthday, Brenda! 🎂❤️

08/09/2026

80 years of scratch-made Southern cooking, one batch at a time. 🥰

Happy Sunday from all of us at Mary Mac’s!! ☀️ It’s been a beautiful weekend in Atlanta, and we’ve loved welcoming so many familiar faces and first-time guests through our doors. ❤️

If you’re still making plans, we’d love to welcome you in for a Southern meal with family and friends. First-time guests receive a complimentary serving of our famous Pot Likker to start the meal.

Reservations are available 7 days a week and can be made through our website. Walk-ins are always welcome, and we look forward to serving you! 😊

Welcome to everyone visiting Atlanta for this week’s conferences, including Invest Fest and the Southern Region DST Delt...
08/07/2026

Welcome to everyone visiting Atlanta for this week’s conferences, including Invest Fest and the Southern Region DST Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Southern Region’s 50th Southern Regional Conference!

Whether you’re dining with a few friends or coordinating a large group, Mary Mac’s Tea Room is ready to welcome you. Reservations are available 7 days a week, and we’re happy to accommodate large parties.

Didn’t make a reservation? Join the online waitlist through our website, and we’ll let you know as soon as your table is ready.

We look forward to serving you while you’re in town! 🥰

A special moment just outside the front doors of Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Artist Sharon Bass spent the day painting this bea...
08/04/2026

A special moment just outside the front doors of Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Artist Sharon Bass spent the day painting this beautiful scene for a couple with a special connection to our restaurant. ❤️

Thank you, Sharon, for sharing your incredible talent with us. Visit sharonbass.com to see more of her work.

Address

224 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30308

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+14048761800

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