It’s time to celebrate the birthday of an Atlanta icon: Mary’ Mac’s is turning 80 years old! Since opening its iconic doors in 1945, Mary Mac’s Tea Room has grown from a tiny single dining room with seating for just 75 patrons to a landmark spot with six dining rooms and a full-service bar spread across 13,000 square feet! And we’re thrilled to celebrate its 80th birthday this year. Keep scrolling for all the details!
When does Mary Mac’s turn 80?
The Midtown landmark known as “Atlanta’s Dining Room” will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Monday, Oct. 20th, 2025, with a sweet thank you for its loyal guests.
What is Mary Mac’s doing to celebrate their 80th birthday?
Every diner who purchases an entrée on October 20th will receive a complimentary serving of the restaurant’s signature Georgia peach cobbler. Oh, and the staff will also wear commemorative shirts in honor of the milestone & to bring a festive vibe!
Tina Leftwich, the general manager of Mary Mac’s, says,
Mary’s Mac’s has always been about family, tradition, and creating memories. For years, long waits were a byproduct of our success, but we’ve worked hard to make sure today’s guests can count on less waiting and more enjoying. The food will be delicious, the hospitality will be warm, and with certainty you’ll get a table on time.
Mary Mac’s has also hosted some pretty famous guests
During its 80 years of running as Atlanta’s Dining Room, Mary Mac’s has become a culinary destination for its menu of fresh seafood and Southern favorites, attracting such luminaries as:
- the Dalai Lama
- Senator Hillary Clinton
- James Brown, Alan Jackson
- the late Congressman John Lewis
- the late President Jimmy Carter
And many more famous patrons!
Okay, I’ve gotta check it out!
Where: 224 Ponce de Leon Ave (under the big red Mary Mac’s Tea Room sign, ya can’t miss it!)
When: Open Daily From 11am-9pm | 80th year anniversary will be October 20th, 2025
For reservations or more information, call 404-876-1800 or visit their website, here!
Happy 80th birthday, Mary Mac’s! We love ya!