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Ribs & 2 Sides
Tender pork ribs with two side choices. Options include various fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, turnip, mustard greens, and sweet potatoes.
Covington, Georgia
Seasoned To Perfection
Covington's home for slow-cooked ribs, oxtails, and fried fish - soul food made with love, delivered hot to your door.
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Food Made With Love
The Plug is Covington's hometown kitchen, slow-cooking Southern soul food the way it's meant to be - honest, hearty, and seasoned to perfection. From fall-off-the-bone ribs and savory oxtails to golden fried catfish and whiting, every plate comes with homestyle sides like mac & cheese, collard greens, and potato salad. Folks don't just eat here, they dance in their seats. Made fresh daily and delivered hot to your door across Newton County.
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#02
Oxtails Rice with Cabbage (large)
Slow-braised oxtails served over seasoned rice with tender cabbage - a soul food classic.
#03
Catfish Nuggets & 2 Sides
Catfish nuggets. Choice of two sides: Fries, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Turnip, Greens, Sweet Potatoes.
#04
Leg Quarter & 2 Sides
Juicy leg quarter with choice of two sides like fries, coleslaw, or potato salad.
#05
Whiting & 2 Sides
Whiting fish served with your choice of two sides, including fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, turnip, mustard greens, or sweet potatoes.
#06
Rib Tips & 2 Sides
Pork ribs with choice of two sides: fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, greens, or sweet potatoes.
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What Folks Are Saying
4.4 average · 168 ratings“
The baked macaroni and cheese was top-tier potato salad, top-tier the fish was cooked perfectly. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I did not need to add any additional seasonings to it. I'm overly happy with my order. 
Tracey J“
I danced the whole time I ate, it was so good!! Love the plug and am a regular customer here. Consistently good quality & you can tell it's always made with love!! I always get the rib plate, and Mac is a must!!! But everything is delicious!
Madison M“
Listen ! Food arrived hot ! And tastes amazing ! We've had other bbq in the area but these guys definitely just gave them some new competition ! Mac & Cheese & Collards good and flavorful too !
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5343 Highway 20 S
Covington, GA 30016
Covington, GA 30016
When We're Cooking
- Sun
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thu
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Fri
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Craving soul food tonight? We deliver hot plates straight to your door across Covington and surrounding Newton County towns. Order online in just a few taps.
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Questions & Answers
What meals do you serve?
The Plug serves authentic Southern soul food in Covington, GA, perfect for family dinners and comfort food cravings. Our menu features tender pork ribs, juicy leg quarters, flavorful oxtails with rice and cabbage, crispy catfish nuggets, and golden whiting fish. Every entrée comes with your choice of two hearty sides, including fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, or sweet potatoes. Whether you're craving classic fried fish or slow-cooked ribs, we have something for everyone. Visit us for the best soul food experience in the Covington area.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order today and enjoy soul food your way.
Where are you located?
We are located at 5343 Highway 20 S, Covington, GA 30016, USA.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve Covington, Conyers, Oxford, Porterdale, Social Circle, Mansfield, Newborn, Monticello, McDonough, and Loganville. Whether you're nearby or in a surrounding Newton County community, we bring authentic soul food straight to you.
