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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
7011 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 57 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
  • 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

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    USD 89.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Please join us for your Valentine's Day celebration at South City Kitchen in Midtown. We will be serving a 3 course pre-fixe menu for $89 per person.

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: 26 October 2024

                                                                What 7,011 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Atlanta Metro

                                                                  Southern

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown delivers "consistently delicious" Southern comfort with a modern twist. Known for its "best fried green tomatoes ever," the restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere and "fantastic" service. Diners appreciate the "amazing" brunch and "attentive" staff, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors alike.

                                                                7,011 Reviews

                                                                1. Scott

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Fried chicken was pretty juicy, very flavorful. Fried green tomatoes delicious, even with goat cheese. The pimento cheese was my favorite.

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                                                                2. Moya

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Seattle

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Excellent service and food! Delicious southern food - great appetizers!

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                                                                3. Joshua

                                                                  Indiana

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The fried chicken slapped my mama - fantastic experience, food and drinks

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                                                                4. Paul

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Visitors from Maine, skipped the fried chicken this time which is always a treat. BBQ shrimp and cauliflower apps were terrific and ventured into seafood with corvina and trout. We eat lots of fish and these two dishes were outstanding! Perfectly cooked and spiced, delicious! Nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and a very charming waitress. Look forward to coming back….

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                                                                5. Christopher

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We were looking for new breakfast location during out frequent visits to Atlanta. The food was great, nice staff and quick service. Loved the grits, highly recommend. The Bloody Mary for brunch was also great.

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                                                                6. Jack

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Tampa

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Eaten here twice and happy both times, cornbread/biscuits/fried chicken is all you need

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                                                                7. Karin

                                                                  Calgary

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Excellent food and service. Green fried tomatoes and fried chicken were to die for. The atmosphere is warm and energetic but loud. This is a great place for dinner with friends or family but too loud for a romantic date or cozy chat.

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                                                                8. Sharon

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Dallas

                                                                  50 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  50 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a great meal this week. The cornbread, biscuits, fish special, shrimp and grits were delicious. The service was very good. Location is cool. We will definitely dine here again.

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                                                                9. TCat

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great food and service. Food was delivered quickly and the presentation was great.

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                                                                10. Martha

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Loved the meal, service and vibe! One of our favorite restaurants!

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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 4.7 stars by 7011 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 57 times today
                                                                Experiences are available.

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                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
                                                                • 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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