These Birmingham, Alabama restaurants are plating Southern comfort food all day, every day.

Not sure where to start, or even of what a meat and three is?

What Is A Meat And 3?

Fried chicken and sides at Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood, AL

Credit:Jessica Chriesman

Hence, “meat and three.”

Bread options usually include cornbread, biscuits, and dinner rolls.

The menu includes several always-available selections and a generous assortment of rotating daily items.

fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, and mac and cheese

Fill up on fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, and mac and cheese at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta.Credit: Robbie Caponetto

tedsbirmingham.com; 328 12th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233

Fried green tomatoes

Inside Johnny’s Restaurant, you’ll find a chalkboard of specials and a menu of classics such as fried green tomatoes.Credit: Robbie Caponetto

Ted’s Restaurant Meat ‘n’ Three in Birmingham, AL

Credit:Jessica Chriesman