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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.8
4.8
7076 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (404) 873-7358
  • Website
    https://www.southcitykitchen.com/midtown-hours-and-location/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Spotkill
  • Catering
    South City Kitchen Midtown is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants, which also owns Bold Catering & Design. For more information on catering, please visit bold-events.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrating over 20 years as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen Midtown specializes in contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    Immediately adjacent to South City Kitchen is a new 900 space parking deck. There are several other street lots within 1 block of the restaurant as well as street parking.
  • Public transit
    MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Easter Brunch in the Kitchen

    USD 45.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Please join us for Easter brunch in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 2 course pre-fixe menu with a cookie take away for brunch from 10AM-7PM. $45 per person. $22.50 for children under 12.

  • Mother's Day Brunch in the Kitchen

    USD 45.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Please join us for Mother's Day brunch in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 2 course pre-fixe menu with a cookie take away for brunch from 10AM-3PM. $45 per person. $22.50 for children under 12.

  • Mother's Day Dinner in the Kitchen

    USD 55.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Please join us for Mother's Day dinner in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 3 course pre-fixe menu from 5PM-9PM. $55 per person. $32.50 for children under 12.

Private dining

Menu

First Flavors

  • PIMENTO CHEESEUSD 10.00

    our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOESUSD 13.00

      goat cheese, red pepper coulis

      • SPICED CAULIFLOWERUSD 15.00

        bbq'd peanuts, green tomato chow chow

        • PEI MUSSELS*USD 16.00

          andouille sausage, white wine-fennel broth, tomato, baguette

          • SCK CRABCAKE*USD 23.00

            watercress, pickled vegetables, harissa crema

            • PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*USD 12.00

              city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

              • NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP*USD 16.00

                house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread

                • SORGHUM GLAZED PORK BELLYUSD 17.00

                  pickled okra, shallot, frisée, carrot, jalapeno

                  • SALMON TARTAREUSD 16.00

                    pickled shallot, banana peppers, celery aioli, capers, almonds, chili, baguette crisp

                    • CORNMEAL SPOONBREADUSD 20.00

                      smoked brisket, caramelized onion, poblano, white bbq sauce

                      Soup & Salads

                      Add grilled or fried chicken $8 / sautéed or fried shrimp for $12 / grilled salmon for $13

                      • SHE-CRAB SOUPUSD 7.00

                        cream, sherry

                        • cupUSD 7.00
                        • bowlUSD 10.00

                      • SOUTHERN CAESARUSD 12.00

                        romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

                        • GREEN SALADUSD 12.00

                          local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, benne seed vinaigrette, pecorino romano

                          • APPLE SALADUSD 15.00

                            fennel, local lettuces, pecan, goat cheese, apple fennel vinaigrette

                            Southern Inspirations

                            • SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN*USD 25.00

                              garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus

                              • SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITSUSD 25.00

                                our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

                                • CAROLINA TROUT*USD 32.00

                                  sweet potato, turnip greens, chermoula

                                  • MARKET FISH*USD 0.00

                                    baby bok choy, mushroom, pumpkin soubise, pesto, pepita

                                    • MPUSD 0.00

                                  • SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*USD 33.00

                                    brussels, butternut squash, apple mostarda

                                    • DUCK CONFIT*USD 36.00

                                      black-eyed pea hoppin' john, duck andouille, carolina gold rice

                                      • SMOKED BEEF CHEEKUSD 34.00

                                        rapini, celery root puree, mushroom jus

                                        • SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*USD 56.00

                                          confit fingerlings, green beans, tarragon aioli

                                          • LOCAL VEGETABLESUSD 19.00

                                            carolina gold rice cake, molasses curry

                                            Sides

                                            all sides $7

                                            • GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

                                              • BRUSSELS

                                                butternut

                                                • BLACK-EYED HOPPIN JOHN

                                                  • SWEET POTATO

                                                    turnip greens

                                                    • MASHED YUKON GOLD

                                                      • MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

                                                        Dessert

                                                        • Peach Hand PieUSD 10.00

                                                          peach hand pie, sweet butter crust, roasted peaches, hibiscus coulis, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

                                                          • Chocolate Bundt CakeUSD 10.00

                                                            dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

                                                            • Banana PuddingUSD 10.00

                                                              banana pudding, banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

                                                              • Gelato or SorbetUSD 7.00

                                                                Last updated: 23 March 2025

                                                                What 7,076 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Atlanta

                                                                  Southern

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers an exceptional southern dining experience with standout dishes like "fried green tomatoes" and "shrimp and grits." Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," noting the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. The ambiance is lively and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both casual and special occasions.
                                                                7,076 Reviews

                                                                1. Theresa

                                                                  Philadelphia20 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  we had only a few hours in Atlanta and wanted to catch lunch, and South city was the perfect spot for six of us. The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff is super friendly and accommodating (shout out to Bree). Tasty Southern cooking...Highly recommend!

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                                                                2. Mary-Beth

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Waiter was pleasant, quick and efficient, knowledgeable and most helpful. Food was nicely presented, hot and delicious!

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                                                                3. Peter

                                                                  New South Wales1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Food and service as usual was awesome but wow was it loud inside - we literally had to scream at each other … not really that pleasant.

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                                                                4. Lauren

                                                                  Philadelphia4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Fried green tomatoes were delicious! Cesaer salad & fried chicken were also amazing!

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                                                                5. Brent

                                                                  Unspecified1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on 22 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Amazing food and spectacular service. Comfortable restaurant with a southern charm

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                                                                6. Prashant

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on 18 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent!! Awesome food & absence. Outdoor is to die for....1

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                                                                7. diana

                                                                  Coastal Georgia15 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on 17 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  I got the trout and it was ok the sweet potatoes were dry Our waitress was ok just a little slow Probably won’t go back

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                                                                8. Terry VIP

                                                                  Atlanta3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on 17 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Excellent food and service, as well as a lovely greeting up front. Next time, we will reserve a downstairs table, as we did not, and we are in our seventies. However, the table location did not hinder our server, who was delightful and energetic, and it most likely contributed to a quieter atmosphere, so all good. We will definitely return. A great experience!

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                                                                9. Jim VIP

                                                                  Toronto116 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on 16 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  We enjoyed traditional southern dishes: crab cakes shrimp & grits fried green tomatoes cornbread & biscuits collared greens She-Crab soup

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                                                                10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on 16 March 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We enjoyed our meal and the service was great! I had the brisket Benedict and my friend had the biscuit sandwich- both delicious!

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-7358.

                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown is rated 4.8 stars by 7076 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 69 times today
                                                                Experiences are available.
                                                                Google Map for South City Kitchen Midtown

                                                                1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  14th Street
                                                                • Area
                                                                  Midtown
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Southern, American
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Immediately adjacent to South City Kitchen is a new 900 space parking deck. There are several other street lots within 1 block of the restaurant as well as street parking.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                  John Spotkill
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                                  Order direct
                                                                • Website
                                                                  https://www.southcitykitchen.com/midtown-hours-and-location/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (404) 873-7358
                                                                • Catering
                                                                  South City Kitchen Midtown is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants, which also owns Bold Catering & Design. For more information on catering, please visit bold-events.com.
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Celebrating over 20 years as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen Midtown specializes in contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                  Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248

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