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Kelly's Restaurant

4.6 579 reviews 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM 1700 S Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30720, United States

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At Kelly's Restaurant, we celebrate the art of comfort food in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Located in Dalton, Georgia, our mission is to create memorable dining experiences through thoughtfully crafted dishes. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests can indulge in made-to-order meals, exceptional coffee, and delightful desserts, all at economical prices. From the signature fried chicken to healthy options and vegetarian dishes, each plate reflects our commitment to quality and flavor, welcoming everyone, including those with mobility needs. With friendly service and a casual vibe, Kelly's is not just a dining spot; it’s a cherished gathering place for the community.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Kelly's Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Kelly's Restaurant

4.6
579 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 579 reviews

Kelly's Restaurant is widely praised for its authentic Southern comfort food, featuring classic dishes such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and traditional desserts like banana pudding and strawberry shortcake. Reviewers appreciate the consistent quality and generous portions, highlighting the homestyle cooking that offers a reliable and satisfying dining experience. The atmosphere is described as laid-back and welcoming, complemented by friendly and attentive staff. Many guests also note the reasonable pricing and the restaurant’s appeal as both a casual cafe and a buffet-style eatery. Overall, Kelly's is recognized for delivering hearty, down-home meals that resonate well with locals and visitors alike, making it a favored destination for Southern American cuisine in the Dalton, GA area.

Nathan Donahue
Apr 26, 2025

Total meat and three! Great comfort foods! Good fried chicken, real mashed potatoes. I get pinto beans everything I visit!Menu repeats each week. Very reliable quality.

Nicole Holloman (Nicci)
Apr 19, 2025

What a great place! Friendly staff, great food, great prices and portions, and a laid-back atmosphere. I look forward to my next visit!

Chuck Shadwick
Apr 17, 2025

Great place to eat down home to cooking staff us excellent all the way down to the table buster

Ronnie Greene Ministries Inc. Greene
Mar 12, 2025

My wife and I had lunch here for the first time on Thursday, 11/14/2024. The food was plain, old, good country food cooked the down-home country way. I had fried Chicken Breast with Creamed Corn and mashed Potatoes with gravy.My dessert, Banana Pudding, was to die for! My wife had baked Chicken Breast, Green Beans, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy. Her Strawberry Shortcake dessert was also delicious—at least, that's what she said. We were both delighted to eat at Kelly's and will return soon.

Scotty Biggs BBQ
Mar 11, 2025

This place is great! Found it while my truck was getting worked on! Food is great, portions were awesome, customer service top notch! We are from Minnesota and after a week in Georgia we found the best food on our way home!

Brittany Ray
Jan 23, 2025

Super good country cooking. The sweet tea is definitely sweet tea. I love that they have the option to add squeezed lemon juice in the tea also. The food here is always so fresh and good. They always have a good crowd here. If there is a line, it usually moves very quickly. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. Very clean establishment. I absolutely love their fried squash side. The desserts are always so delicious, too. I haven't come here and had a bad experience yet. Highly recommend. Especially if you are looking for a good, nice home cooked style meal. Can't get any better than this.

Dylan Owens
Jan 02, 2025

I love this place for lunch! I used to go to curts in dalton but this place is .50 more but the sweet tea and catfish here is good and the food is HOT! Thanks yall!!! I will be back!Down home country cooking

Steve Walden
Dec 30, 2024

The best meat and three around. Wonderful people. They set the standard for fried chicken.

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Quick info

Address
1700 S Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30720, United States
Price range
$1–10
Category
Southern restaurants (US)

Opening hours

  • Monday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday (Today) 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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