Mary Mac’s Tea Room Temporarily Closes Due To Roof Collapse

The iconic Atlanta eatery is working on repairing damages.

Susan Swavely - Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

Mary Mac's with a line out front — Mary Mac's Tea Room via Instagram

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UPDATE from a representative of Mary Mac’s Tea Room:

“Early Wednesday morning, the roof above the Skyline dining room of Mary Mac’s Tea Room collapsed due to heavy rains. We are incredibly grateful that no one was injured, and that the vast majority of our beloved restaurant was not impacted.

“We are working to reopen as quickly as possible and are supporting our team members during this process. Our guests from Atlanta and beyond have supported Mary Mac’s Tea Room for more than 75 years, and we are dedicated to reopening and continuing Mary Mac’s legacy of southern food and hospitality for years to come.

“The overwhelming support from our community is what is keeping us and our team moving forward, and we look forward to reopening our doors and serving the food that Atlanta’s Dining Room is known for as soon as possible.”

What happened

This week, the roof of the Atlanta favorite southern-style restaurant partially collapsed, during the heavy rain, forcing the establishment to temporarily close.

Mary Mac’s posted the closure update on Instagram, with the caption: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mary Mac’s will be temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide an update on our reopening date as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding!”

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Concerned commenters flooded the post with understanding and well-wishes for a speedy restoration.

Thankfully, no one was harmed during the collapse, according to RoughDraft Atlanta, and the integrity of the building is under assessment to ensure further safety of everyone inside. The debris and blockages on the road near Mary Mac’s have also been cleared.

More about Mary Mac’s

Fried Chicken and Mac n Cheese from Midtown's Mary Mac's Tearoom — Facebook: Mary Mac’s Tea Room

Mary Mac’s Tea Room is an Atlanta staple–ask any local, and they’ve been to Mary Mac’s several times. With absolutely mouth-watering southern cooking, it’s no surprise that Southern Living named Mary Mac’s the “Best Locally-Owned Restaurant in Georgia.”

Mary Mac’s menu consists of fresh seafood, southern specialties, and some of the best fried chicken and gravy in Atlanta. You can basically find any southern-style dish your heart desires when you walk through their doors!

We’re thankful Mary Mac’s closure is only temporary, and we hope to see them back serving up delicious food with genuine southern hospitality soon!

To stay updated on the situation, check out Mary Mac’s instagram @marymacstearoom and check back in with Secret Atlanta for all the latest news!

See more about Mary Mac’s on their website!

And if you need some other amazing southern food options to tide you over until they open back up, check out this list of amazing southern food in the ATL!