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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.7
4.7
137 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue
656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
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. Our 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, specializing in whiskey & beer.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Poncey-Highland
  • Cross street
    Free 2 HR Parking Validation, at 675 N. Highland Ave Apartments Deck
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 137 people are saying

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlanta

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Auburn BBQ on Highland Ave offers "fantastic menu" options blending BBQ with an Asian twist. Guests rave about the "super flavorful" dishes like pimento cheese wontons and brisket egg rolls. The cozy ambiance and "great, fun BBQ" make it a neighborhood gem with "very personalized service" and "excellent" staff interactions.
137 Reviews
  1. Steven

    Atlanta33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Asian inspired BBQ. Always something interesting on the menu. The quality of food is great. The owners are friendly, present and incredibly involved in giving back to the community and helping other chefs get their footing.

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  2. Rachael

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our team thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Sweet Auburn. Fantastic menu. Super flavorful. We'll be back!

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  3. Claudia VIP

    Philadelphia110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Great, fun BBQ with an Asian spin. Everything was delicious. Server was professional and personable. An easy walk from the Carter Presidential Library.

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  4. Atlguy

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to visit for your dinner during the week. They have specials Monday and Wednesday.

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  5. April

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was pleasantly surprised at Sweet Auburn's ambience. It has a very cozy vibe. The surprise Freak Me Bae Bae cocktail was delicious. Although the main courses were excellent, I highly recommend the pimento cheese wontons & brisket egg rolls. They are delicious*

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great servers and their recommendations. Loved the Asian influence.

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  7. AndreaH

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and food selection. Enjoyed the Asian inspired sauces and ingredients that brought new flavors to old favorites.

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  8. Anastasia

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our waitress Jay was very nice

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  9. Paris

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very delicious! The service was top notch for us! Will definitely be returning in the near future!

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  10. Mary

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone was amazing!! The customer service was great. The food was great as well

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FAQs

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

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave is rated 4.7 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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