The barbecue here is pretty good, but what I really go for is the service at the bar and the green tomato salad. This delicious, fresh salad alone is worth a trip to Mabel's.
I was there a few weeks back and sat alone at the bar. I ordered some food to go and meant to just have a beer while I waited... But the bartender (a rather attractive and highly competent woman) was so nice, I ended up staying for three or four beers and chatting away for a couple of hours. Meanwhile my food was getting cold on the counter in front of me.
Life could be worse.