Listen, my buddy already left a review but I need to follow up just to show you the extent of our experience. We were served by possibly the kindest person on planet earth, everyone in the staff is incredible, but when I say that the food is some of the vilest, most disgusting, poisoned slop I've ever had the displeasure of laying my tongue on, that's only about 1/10th of how bad it actually was. It was like biting into a rat trap but instead of getting our tongue cut off the rats got mad at us and crawled in our mouths to give birth. I genuinely think being publicly lynched would be a more enjoyable experience. My stomach is so upset I think I'm going to die a violent death on my porcelain prison cell. I will not be getting any rest tonight, and I don't know if it's because of the fact I'll be on the toilet non-stop or I'll be having nightmares of eating the food again. I genuinely think this experience will haunt me for the rest of my life and beyond. I'm going to go to the great beyond and be tortured by demons that simply lock me in that building for the rest of eternity. I would actually be so miserable. I'm going to go cry myself to sleep, hopefully. Good luck to the people that still decide to take on the mental torment of how awful this slop is. I hope your body doesn't melt.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 1
Friday, 10 March 2023
11am open time and I'm with my family ready to eat!
We encountered a Terrible server named Sue 45-55 years old (maybe Thai or Viennese). I came with my family, and she wanted to sit us in another location which I refuses nicely but she didn't take kind to that.
She came asked me for my receipt in a nasty way, and her attitude was immediately known at this time. I asked her was she okay and she ignored me 3 times and asked me my drink.
I asked her again was she okay (not being sure of her and my drinks) she started to speak louder as she explained herself about sitting at the table. I told her in a low tone and told her she doesn't have to be so loud... Her response, "oh, I just talk like that". (Lie, watched her talk super soft to the other customers...) (customers were alerted by her and watched how i calmed the situation down).
Then she asked again about the drinks. I said, one moment cause my wife was getting food and she scribbled on the back of the receipt violently within 10 seconds of asking (see photo). I watched her from my seat as she left and fixed the waters with a attitude! She kept looking at me (yes, I'm watching her 👀) and put 1 to 2 pieces of ice in my kids drink!
I then requested to speak with a manager. Manager did not come after 10 minutes of sitting and feeling uneasy. Then a manager named Eric came and he didn't seem too concern about the situation, he just wanted to move us to another location. 🙄 ok.
We moved location and our server Edith was great 👍 as she asked about situation with some type of concern ❤️. She made the day better!!!
Sheeeeshhhhhh! I haven't eaten yet and it's been 30 minutes recalling the event. Still in shock!
Now it's time to eat. 🍽
Overall: 2 STAR EXPERIENCE
UPDATE: 29 JAN 2024
I have revisited Fried Tomatoe 3 times now since the incident. Here is what I got for you!
All servers have been great, and the infamous Sue has actually spoken (may not be sincere) and presented herself/company well. Perhaps it was just a bad day...
Let's talk about the food!!!
Best on the Buffet
- Beef Stew
- Mac and cheese
- BBQ chicken
- Mash Potatoes
- Fried chicken
- Bake chicken (sometimes)
I can't forget that meatloaf... They throwing it down!
The deserts are top notch!
PROS
- Mrs. Ray is a great server; she has been great for my last two visits
- Eric the manager was very vigilant of the floor. Talkative with guest and ensuring all cylinders were firing like clockwork.
- The food is great and kept fresh
Cons
- Floors 9 (carpets) in the buffet aisle were dirty (traffic)
- Utensils may not be fully cleaned (due to high t
Overall Impressions:
Bring your family and enjoy the food! My first experience wasn't the best and may just be an isolated incident. Nevertheless, each time I come I get what's expected and some. This is the best buffet place in Montgomery, AL. Ill update when Fried Tomatoes takes a loss.
The food is great and kept fresh.
TRUE REVIEW STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE
Hit the like/follow on the way out! HAVE A BLESS DAY
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
My husband and I LOVE to eat there...We have a hour and a half drive to get there.We always go there to eat when we are in town.BUT here lately some dishes are not as good as they use to be,not seasoned the same.They have gotten where there are several empty pans on the hot bar all the time.Several food items are missing. The Restaurant's name says it all...But yet there are not any fried tomatoes available OR there are very few put out at a time on the hot bar.
Our Server Marvin is wonderful he takes very good care of his customers in his area!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Dressing Fried Chicken and Corn
First time eating here so I was a little nervous. But the food was delicious and the staff was friendly! I will be eating there again and I definitely recommend it. (The spaghetti and pulled pork were my favorite!)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salad Bar
