Martha Lou's Kitchen
Permanently Closed
Lowcountry soul food & sweet tea; fried chicken, cornbread
Lowcountry soul food & sweet tea; fried chicken, cornbread
"Martha Lou Gadsden, whose eponymous restaurant was praised across the world, died at 91 on the morning of Thursday, April 1. The restaurant sold what Gadsden cooked in her home — fried chicken, lima beans, cornbread, and many other Southern staples." - Erin Perkins
"D.R.E. James and others expressed their sadness over the closure of Martha Lou's, a cherished restaurant. Many have fond memories and connections to this place, highlighting its significant impact on the community." - Erin Perkins
"The tiny pink restaurant on Morrison Drive is home to some of the best fried chicken in the south. Wash it down with a glass of iced cold sweet tea for pure Southern bliss." - Erin Perkins
"Martha Lou’s has been a Morrison drive fixture for over 30 years. This family-owned roadside destination is the ideal place to experience soul food favorites like fried chicken and corn bread." - Parker Milner
"Since 1983, the tiny pink restaurant on Morrison Drive has been home to some of the best fried chicken in the South. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish — name a true Southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. Wash it down with a glass of iced cold sweet tea for pure Southern bliss." - Erin Perkins