Pittypat’s Porch - Atlanta, GA
Posted by Ben | Under Restaurants - Fun Times Thursday Aug 28, 2008
Being a guest at the Westin’s Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta (GA) several times per year, I dine at Pittypat’s Porch every time I am in town.
Pittypat’s was founded in the early 1960’s by A.J. Anthony. He stumbled upon a winning concept — providing out of town guests with a Southern experience, and that includes fried chicken! Even the decor reflects the Old South with a rocking chair lounge, and dining under the porch.
The chicken salad on “Pittypat’s Sideboard” cannot be missed, nor can the “Blackeyed Pea Cakes”. The pea cakes are incredible and were a first for me. Finish the evening with the Bourbon Street Bread Pudding, you will have sweet dreams.
Gwen, an older lady with graying hair, walks the restaurant with pride and overlooks all the tables with the attention of a doting grandmother. She seems to know when the sweet tea needs a refill or the “I’m too full” statement should be overlooked and a sinful treat be delivered to conclude a fine meal. Gwen is the best server at Pittypat’s and she takes great care of me every time, please tell her that I sent you!
A trip to Atlanta is not complete without a meal at Pittypat’s. It is worth the trip just to meet Gwen.
NOTE: I must tell you that over the past ten or so years, I have dined at Pittypat’s and been sorely disappointed. HOWEVER, new owners took over and things returned to five star standards.
