The Anthonys have a rich family history within the restaurant industry, which spans over 60 years. The dream began in Tampa, Florida in 1951where Shelley “Butch” Anthony’s parents (Shelley II and Lillian Anthony)opened their first restaurant, and he received his first taste of the entrepreneurial experience. His parents’ restaurant is where he learned to cook and realized that it was possible for him to be in business for himself.
In 1971, Butch relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and opened his first southern barbecue restaurant, Butch’s Slide Inn in 1976. He met the woman who would become his bride – his queen – Barbara (Diane) in 1981. Together, they founded This Is It! Seafood in 1983. Heralded as local pioneers of southern home-style cuisine, our corporate focus is to promote quality food and family pride. With over 40 years in the restaurant industry, Butch’s This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q restaurants are recognized for exceptional hospitality while serving the best, most authentic, health-conscious home-style cooking. Our many prestigious awards attest to the comprehensive superiority of their establishments.
Today, with 9 locations, one open franchise, and one franchise that is being built in the greater metro Atlanta area, This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q aims to show God’s goodness by serving the community, employees, customers, and partners with love, humility, and kindness.
This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q stands as a shining example of a true American success story while giving all the credit to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Shelley Anthony III is the founder of one of Atlanta’s most emerging restaurant chains. This Is It! BBQ & Seafood is dedicated to Southern culinary excellence. The progressive success of This Is It! epitomizes its name. With delicious, home-style recipes, Mr. Anthony has set a new standard for family and business dining. This Is It! has set and surpassed the mark and continues to forge forward toward greater heights in expanded markets across the country and internationally. Mr. Anthony’s personal history parallels his entrepreneurial achievements.
Born into the This Is It! legacy, Telley James Anthony started working in the family restaurant at age 5, perpetuating more than 30 years’ experience in the business. As the successor-apparent to his father, Shelley Anthony, Telley has worked every aspect of the business.
Nina Anthony, the third to the eldest of six children in the Anthony family, started her journey in the family business at the tender age of 15. Known and respected for loyalty and dependability, her gift of hospitality shines brightly throughout the company.
Born into the This Is It! legacy, Telley James Anthony started working in the family restaurant at age 5, perpetuating more than 30 years’ experience in the business. As the successor-apparent to his father, Shelley Anthony, Telley has worked every aspect of the business.
Nina Anthony, the third to the eldest of six children in the Anthony family, started her journey in the family business at the tender age of 15. Known and respected for loyalty and dependability, her gift of hospitality shines brightly throughout the company.
