If you’re in Spartanburg, SC, make your way to J & G Family Restaurant and Catering, a hidden gem for soul food lovers. Nestled at 827 Union Street, this family-run establishment, led by Johnny and Glenda, greets you with warmth and hospitality that instantly makes you feel at home.
Customers rave about the flavor-packed dishes that showcase the essence of Southern cooking. The fried catfish and smothered pork chops are standout choices, perfectly seasoned and served with hearty sides like macaroni and cheese, collards, and cornbread. Each meal is a reminder of lovingly prepared home-cooked goodness. The sweet tea, sweetened with cane sugar, and delightful banana pudding have also garnered glowing reviews, with one visitor reminiscing about the delightful taste long after the meal.
Service is described as impeccable, with staff that treat every guest like family—a sentiment echoed by multiple patrons. Whether you're stopping by for a cozy meal or catering needs, J & G promises an experience that nourishes both the body and soul.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For J & G Family Restaurant and Catering
Carmen Chavez
Jun 14,2025
We were raised in Spartanburg and had excellent soul food restaurants back in the day, like Woodward's, Southside, but they closed. We wanted to have some flavorful food and saw J & G next to Sellar's Seafood. So we went in. We were greeted by a tall man who thanked us for coming in. He asked if we wanted take out or to eat in. I am guessing he was the owner, Johnny. We wanted to eat there. I ordered fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, fried okra and collards. My brother ordered smothered pork chops with potato salad, green beans, and cabbage. Both meals came with cornbread. I also ordered chicken livers. The food was all delicious and very well seasoned. It was just what we were looking for. We had enough to take home and my mom enjoyed the fried fish too. We will be back!
Nestor Trujillo
Jun 10,2025
Never judge a book by its cover. Walking into J&G we were greeted warmly. We chose to eat in, and the service was over the top, friendly and wonderful. Let me tell you, this is it. The fried flounder, a light coating of batter bringing out the flavor of the fish to it's best taste. We chose maccaroni and cheese and mashed taters. Consistancy is key, and every bite of the plate was not only as good as the one before, it was better. Corn bread was our choice of pairing, and let me tell you, if you like me also like the sweetness of jiffy mix, this is much better. Lastly, there was something diffrent about the sweet tea, and that was sugar cane sugar. A little sidetrack, I live in the gym 6 days a week, but this establishment had me drink 3 cups of sweet, and with no shame asked for a refill on my way out. BONUS: Please try the banana pudding, an absolute deliciousness added. This is certainly a hidden gem, and one that we've added to our, "tasty" places to eat at. We'll certainly return and recommend anyone to try it.
Chris Walley
Jun 6,2025
Wow - where do I start? My wife and I had the pleasure of eating here last night. I can honestly say that without a doubt this was the most welcomed we have ever felt in any restaurant ever, from the moment we entered we were made to feel like family.....and not just by the employees but by the other customers too. Now let’s talk about the food! Simply amazing, I had the ribs with potato salad, green beans and banana pudding while my wife had the chopped steak with fried okra, mashed potatoes and banana pudding. All of the food was outstanding and at a price that makes you do a double take, no way we got all that with a couple of sweet teas for 22 (including tax), why yes we did! Our only regret is that we don’t live in Spartanburg but I can assure you we will be making the trip from Johnson City again!
Leslie Mages
May 26,2025
John and Glenda catered my daughter's wedding last weekend. They catered a full out taco bar. The entire experience went beyond smoothly. Great service, punctuality and presentation! Oh! The food. The food was absolutely amazing!!! If you are in the neighborhood, visit their restaurant also for lunch or Sunday dinner! You will nit be disappointed!!! Thank you guys so much!!!
Krystal Wilson
May 12,2025
Nothing but good things to say!! First time trying this restaurant and it was amazing. The best soul food ever, Bobby was outstanding and his customer service was phenomenal!!!! Go and check them out, we will definitely be back.
Tonya Connor
May 3,2025
J and G Family Restaurant catered my daughter’s graduation party. The food taste amazing. The presentation was beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for better customer service. I was more than pleased.
Purple Honey
Mar 10,2025
Excellent customer service and southern hospitality, on the phone and in person. My food was great and I would definitely eat here again. My plate was fried chicken, fried okra, collard green, mac and cheese, a roll and tea.
Barbara B
Mar 5,2025
We went for the first time to have lunch at J & G Family Restaurant and Catering in Spartanburg. We buy fresh fish and seafood next door frequently and always saw people happily carrying out food out of this restaurant. The reviews were good so I thought we’d give them a try. Betty took our order, we sat down and our food soon arrived. Chef Johnny Foster, owner and Chef came out to welcome us to his restaurant. He told us how he got his start worked as a dishwasher at the restaurant 30 years ago and worked his way up to became the chef and owner. Nice, welcoming and very impressive gentleman! What also was impressive was his food. I ordered the fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, Mac n Cheese and green beans. (We wanted to sample as much as we could). My husband ordered the hamburger steak with sauteed onions, Gravy, corn, fried okra . It was so delicious. The fried chicken was very moist and the skin was so crispy and flavorful. Best fried chicken I ever had. The fried okra was to die for! The mashed potatoes were so delicious, I don’t usually order gravy but I’m glad I did. I could not get enough of this one. Oh my it was good! The Mac n Cheese was loaded with oooey gooey incredible cheese it should be called Cheese n Mac! My husband loved his Hamburger Steak with just the right amount of flavorful gravy. Fabulous home style, soul food cooking at its very best. Chef Johnny knows what to do and he does it right. Everyone who came into the restaurant was so nice and welcoming. We enjoyed it. We loved meeting Chef Johnny and Betty. We didn’t get the name of the other staff we saw. We didn’t get a chance to meet Glenda. You become instant family when you dine at J & G Family Restaurant. I could envision us all sitting down together at a table, enjoying great food and conversation together. Highly recommend. It’s done right! Order extra mashed potatoes and gravy and tell them Barbara sent you! Mmmmm good!
Reviews For J & G Family Restaurant and Catering