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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.5
4.5
114 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Sweet Auburn BBQ is located in the historic Poncey-Highland neighborhood, near the Fox Theatre, Ponce City Market, and Fernbank Museum. The well designed dining space features reclaimed antiques and custom lighting, making it the ideal place for a dinner date or business lunch. Their sidewalk patio is a dog friendly too.

Sweet Auburn Barbecue offers traditional style barbecue with an Asian twist. Chef Cam Floyd's menu items, such as Pimento cheese wontons, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Grits and Smoked Brisket Eggrolls, demonstrate the perfect marriage of traditional and innovative styles that Sweet Auburn Barbecue has become known for. Accolades include Best BBQ from AJC.com and Atlanta Magazine, and features in Thrillist, Eater, the Washington Post and Huffington Post. Most of the menu is sourced from local, Georgia farms and features many vegetarian options too. The full-service bar serves unique craft cocktails and beers, and features large selection of whiskey & b

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Asian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (678) 515-3550
  • Website
    http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cam Floyd
  • Catering
    We are Atlanta’s go-to catering provider for all occasions, big or small. From weddings, to corporate events, to parties, we can customize a perfect plan for treating your guests to a delicious menu. We can set up traditional buffet style catering, or serve guests from one of our food trucks. We love doing events, and our clients enjoy the best!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Rustic-modern vibe provides a comfortable and modern space for business functions, wedding receptions, reunions and more. With a full bar, and award winning culinary team, our expert professionals will work with you to customize a menu that fits your needs. We also host cooking classes and workshops! Email us at info@sweetauburnbbq.com
  • Location
    656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Area
    Poncey-Highland
  • Cross Street
    Free 2 HR Parking Validation, at 675 N. Highland Ave Apartments Deck
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Atlanta

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Auburn BBQ on Highland Ave offers a unique fusion of traditional BBQ with Asian influences, creating "interesting" and flavorful dishes. Guests rave about the "succulent" meats and "amazing" sides like Brussels sprouts and fried rice. The service is consistently "attentive" and accommodating, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

114 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BBQ Bao buns were a let down. Mine arrived at the table looking like it had been deconstructed and the flavor was ruined by the outer shell being too tough and not being steamed properly. I prefer the bao buns that look like baseballs, but these look like soft tacos in a white crust. The brisket egg rolls were just not that flavorful and didn't have any pop of 'WOW" that I was hoping for. I have eaten here several times and the BBQ is so good that I just expected more and was disappointed

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  2. jeanine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic experience here! Our server was the best and the food was awesome!

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  3. Phillip

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always loved Sweet Auburn, and my recent visit to celebrate my birthday was no exception. As always, the food was delicious, and the bartender crafted some super tasty cocktails. But on this particular occasion, I had the unique opportunity to meet one of the owners (Anita). I mentioned I was there for my birthday, and next thing I know, I get a surprise banana pudding for dessert - candle and all! My server (Diamond) also shined (no pun intended). She was knowledgeable about the menu, conversational, and friendly. My visit was more than just a delicious meal, it was a wonderful experience. Precisely what you dine-in for! Looking forward to my next visit!

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  4. Kellie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The corn bread , ribs, and brisket egg rolls were great! The pulled chicken wasn’t good. The pours on wine were low. Service was great!

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  5. Tyler

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and I would go here again....and that is saying something!

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  6. Darrin

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with terrific service. Our server, Isabella, was excellent. Handled our large group with ease, made great recommendation’s, and was able to answer every question we had. Every dish, both apps, mains, and dessert were fantastic. Cocktails were also delicious with a lot of inventive choices available. I would definitely make Sweet Auburn a “must visit” if you’re in Atlanta.

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  7. Matt

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You cannot go wrong with the pulled pork. The Texas Toast is also tasty. My wife had the cheese grits and needed a spoon to eat them (no spoon was provided with the initial cutlery setup). The bourbon pecan pie was incredibly big and needed two people to finish it. You will get your money's worth here and there is a full bar. If you are a Coke Zero drinker, you will be out of luck. And while the strawberry lemonade is incredibly tasty, there was no regular lemonade for Arnold Palmers.

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  8. Nisha

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the very best. From attentive service and kind staff, to amazing quality of food and drinks reasonable prices! Love this place went for Dhaba bbq pop up, I got dhaba but partner ordered from regular menu of sweet auburn due to food allergies we were so happy that was an option! Everything was so yummy!

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  9. Sergio

    Atlanta Metro

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing, the staff went above and beyond to help my family celebrate my daughters birthday. Our reservation was kept on time and we will be back. Thank you Sweet Auburn BBQ.

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  10. William

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best wings Intown. Brisket egg roll is amazing. Friendly service, attentive and great value!

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FAQs

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 515-3550.

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave is rated 4.5 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Free 2 HR Parking Validation, at 675 N. Highland Ave Apartments Deck
  • Area
    Poncey-Highland
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Asian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cam Floyd
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
  • Phone number
    (678) 515-3550
  • Catering
    We are Atlanta’s go-to catering provider for all occasions, big or small. From weddings, to corporate events, to parties, we can customize a perfect plan for treating your guests to a delicious menu. We can set up traditional buffet style catering, or serve guests from one of our food trucks. We love doing events, and our clients enjoy the best!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Rustic-modern vibe provides a comfortable and modern space for business functions, wedding receptions, reunions and more. With a full bar, and award winning culinary team, our expert professionals will work with you to customize a menu that fits your needs. We also host cooking classes and workshops! Email us at info@sweetauburnbbq.com
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