Lady & Sons, The

this was the worst place i went to the food was too salty, the food servere used her bare hands to put the bread on the plate the bread was old, i cant believe she would allow here name on this. stay away more

My Goodness. What a overblown ego these folks have ,the food ,please I can cook better and don't even care too.18.00 for a buffet with some of the most non appealing food.My daughter was turned away at the door after making a reservation ,driving 6 hours with two children.Trying to find a parking spot that cost 10.00. more

We had a wonderful/enjoyable meal. We were lucky enough to walk right in. Freddie our server was excellent!!! more

...restaurant where the General Manager refers to himself as ""One of Paula's Other Sons"" and boasts how he can get away with ""anything"" (and does) will NEVER be fired (and hasn't) continues to brag how he gets a new car every year from Paula on his birthday, then turns around and calls his employees ""MONKEYS"". Really?? Paula should shake some of her bling off, pull a few weave strands out so her brain can clear and talk real! Most of her vegetables come in huge institution cans that her staff ""dresses up"" and the food tastes like s%(t. The way I see it, this place does not even earn a star, period! Did I tell you how ""nasty"" the kitchen is? Big Tourist Trap. Enjoy Mrs. Wilkes (only thing Obama got right) or the Pink House, Elizabeth's on 37th. Get some ""real quality food"" for your money and do not waste it on ""Paula"". You will thank me : ) BTW, she is very rarely there, has a cut out you can take a photo with (if you are that lame) and does not cook a thing at her restaurant. It is all about money, sales, brand, name, etc...We've lost that loving feeling for her in Savannah, so please enjoy our real pride and joys in food as listed above! Cheers! more

The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere, low lighting (in a good way) and the building had a old... more

The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere, low lighting (in a good way) and the building had a old town Savannah historic feel. The down s... more

After reading so many negative reviews everywhere online, I was a little dishearted. However, my husband insisted that we should at least give it a try. more

I wouldn't waste my time at this business. Its over priced fried chicken. You can get better food at other establishments in Savannah for a better price. I have lived in Savannah for 18 years and have seen this establishment grow over the years and it has not been for the good. Also I heard Uncle Bubba was recently SHUT down for days over a health inspection. I have eaten there and the food is awful and expensive. Don't waste your time and money more

I am a huge Food Network Fan and Love Paula Deen so naturally I couldn't wait to drive all day from Maryland to Savannah on my birthday. The Lady & Sons was my first stop even before checking in my hotel. WHAT a disappointment to learn that at 5 p.m. on a Tuesday I could not get in that evening at all not even at 10 p.m. for dinner.They had reached their capacity for the entire evening, I was told to come at 8 a.m. to put my name down for dinner, I don't want to waste my vacation in line at 8 a.m. I want to be somewhere having breakfast. Very mad what a shame she does not mention this on T.V. when she talks about her place and everyone I told I was coming there warned me not to go there, especially the locals and I kept wondering why. I see not. So I chose the olde Pink House next turned out to be an EXCELLENT replacement. Cons: NO RESERVATION's ALLOWED WHY NOT IT WORKS FOR ALL OTHER EATE more

I decided after hearing sooo much about this Paula Dean Landmark restaurant , I'd take my 75 year old mother(who by the way loves the Paula Dean TV show) for a special mothers day dinner. Let me mention that we traveled from Atlanta to Savannah for the day to enjoy the sights and especially this restaurant(my mothers only wish). I felt truly decived. The restaurant was dirty and food quality was even worse. The managers were unattentive and servers couldnt have given a care less. Wow. I guess when you make it big, you forget about the valuable "regular" joes who made you the success that youve become. The only conselation for me is that the people you meet on the way up are the ones you pass agin on the way down. With this kind of service, Paula, youre definitely on the way down. Good luck and I look forward seeing you on your trip back down to reality. Ciao Bella more

I had read mixed reviews about this place before I went there for the first time; and now I have been there at least thirty times! Don't trust the unreasonably harsh negative reviews. I don't know what people expect. Those who think it is overpriced must have grown up on McDonald's $1 meals! Seriously, you'd have to be superlatively cheap to think this place is expensive. And then, there were some who complained about the food being unhealthy! Really, what did they expect to find? It's like going to a vegetarian restaurant and complaining about not getting any meat! Pros: Excellent food. more

Love food network, and think Paulas recipes never fall short. We were super excited to get to have dinner at THE Lady & Son's since it is hyped as being so good.. I had the Steak and Pie. Steak was good, pie was not. My husband had the buffet and he really liked all of his choices. I think overall it was a mediocre experience. But maybe I just orderd the wrong thing. Hint-- we did not have to make reservations since we ate so late (10 pm) but most normal dinner times expects to make reservations FAR in advance. Pros: Banana pudding is the best I've ever had! Cons: Everything else was..good. But not great. more

The food is ok and the system for service was great! I'm sure during tourist season, it is crazy and not worth the crowds! With all that said, its worth a visit while is Savannah. more

Our family makes reservations for every Thanksgiving. We make a resevation for 11:00 and are always seated before 11:00. The food is delicious, The Sweet Tea is excellent, and the Service is PERFECT! Our glasses are never empty and if we ask for anything we receive it immediately! The waiters are very kind! Pros: Walking distance from all Hotels in Historic District more

Being slightly addicted to the Food Network, I was very excited to get the chance to experience the food of the legendary Paula Deen. What a disappointment. First of all, her face is plastered over every open space, which starts to look creepy after a while. When we showed up for our appointment, we were told to walk through the gift shop to the waiting area. Yes, they forced us to walk through the gift shop in order to get to our seats. We were then told to walk upstairs to another host in order to be seated, where we stood in line for the third time. My husband commented that the whole experience felt like we were at a Disneyland ride. The staff was polite, but stiff, making the experience feel even more like an animatronic amusement park ride. As for the food, it was average, at best. Everything was literally swimming in a pool of butter, and I think my husband and I make better fried chicken at home. The only thing that was worthy of a second visit was the lemonade, which was fantastic. Overall, it was a very disillusioning trip. Instead of a passion for food, I saw a corporation desperate for our money. Extremely disappointing. Pros: Now that I've gone, I never have to go again. Cons: Fake/corporate atmosphere, overpriced buffet with average food more

I was a little worried about going to the Lady and Sons after reading the reviews on the web. I can honestly say I don't know what people were expecting. Pros: great food Cons: parking not close more

As a first timer in Savannah we had to go to the Paula Dean's famous Lady & Sons restaurant. I expected the wait to be long, which it was, two and a half hours I think. The staff was nice/good. Now the food...Being a TV fan and trying some of her recipes which came out very tasty, I was very disappointed in the taste quality of this restaurant. I had expected to be rolled out of the place in a wheelchair cause the food was so good, I couldn't stop eating. Wrong! Maybe the chefs here just don't have Paula's knack. The food was fair and over priced. This is a ""been there done that"" type of place for me and I will not return. Savannah is packed full of excellent restaurants to try. So for you other first timers, please don't let Lady & Sons set the standard. Eat here first, then move on to the many other mouth watering choices you have before you. Pros: Celebrety Restaurant Cons: Long waits, food fair at best more

tried to go there for lunch, beware, they close from 3 to 5...went back the next day and got there at noon, couldn't be seated til 230. the food was good, very traditional southern food, fried chicken, etc. now that i can say that i've been there, i wouldn't go back. i thnk you have to go once beacuse it's paula deen's restaurant, but there are soo many other great places to eat in savannah! Pros: good fried chicken Cons: overpriced more

We ate at Lady & Sons several years ago and loved it. The collard greens are the best we'd ever eaten and the fried chicken and hoecakes were great too. It was a huge buffet. The restaurant is three stories but there is an evevator and a buffet on all three floors. This I was happy to see because I am disabled somewhat by a stroke in 1998 and I don't do lots of stairs very well. more

The food was OK. The service was OK. The staff acted bored and aloof. Price was too high for the quality of food. If Paula Deen wants to save her reputation, she either needs to do the ccoking herself or spend more time at the restaurant supervising. I would not go back again. Pros: collard greens were excellent Cons: Service, price, seating more