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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
6970 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.

Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.

Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve in the Kitchen

    $85.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Please join us for Christmas Eve in the Kitchen. We will be serving an $85 3 course pre-fixe menu.
    Christmas Eve in the Kitchen Photo

  • New Year's Eve in the Kitchen

    $85.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Please join us for New Year's Eve in the Kitchen. We will be serving an $85 per person 3 course pre-fixe menu.
    New Year's Eve in the Kitchen Photo

Menu

First Flavors

  • PIMENTO CHEESE$10.00

    our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$13.00

      goat cheese, red pepper coulis

      • SPICED CAULIFLOWER$15.00

        bbq'd peanuts, green tomato chow chow

        • PEI MUSSELS*$16.00

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

          • SCK CRABCAKE*$23.00

            watercress, pickled vegetables, harissa crema

            • PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*$12.00

              city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

              • NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP*$16.00

                house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread

                • SORGHUM GLAZED PORK BELLY$17.00

                  pickled okra, shallot, frisée, carrot, jalapeno

                  • SALMON TARTARE$16.00

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

                    • CORNMEAL SPOONBREAD$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 SOUP$7.00

                        cream, sherry

                        • cup$7.00
                        • bowl$10.00

                      • SOUTHERN CAESAR$12.00

                        romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

                        • GREEN SALAD$12.00

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

                          • APPLE SALAD$15.00

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

                            Southern Inspirations

                            • SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN*$25.00

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

                              • SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS$25.00

                                our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

                                • CAROLINA TROUT*$32.00

                                  sweet potato, turnip greens, chermoula

                                  • MARKET FISH*$0.00

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

                                    • MP$0.00

                                  • SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*$33.00

                                    brussels, butternut squash, apple mostarda

                                    • DUCK CONFIT*$36.00

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

                                      • SMOKED BEEF CHEEK$34.00

                                        rapini, celery root puree, mushroom jus

                                        • SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*$56.00

                                          confit fingerlings, green beans, tarragon aioli

                                          • LOCAL VEGETABLES$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 Pie$10.00

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

                                                          • Chocolate Bundt Cake$10.00

                                                            dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

                                                            • Banana Pudding$10.00

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

                                                              • Gelato or Sorbet$7.00

                                                                Last updated: October 26, 2024

                                                                What 6,970 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 is a culinary gem in Atlanta, celebrated for its "amazing shrimp and grits" and "fantastic fried green tomatoes." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for brunch or dinner, it offers Southern classics with a modern twist. Reservations recommended!

                                                                6,970 Reviews

                                                                1. PAMELA

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  4.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food was not as good as in previous years.. Still an enjoyable experience..

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                                                                2. Patrick

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  Went for Thanksgiving. First time eating SCK. We were seated on the patio. In the corner by a stack of chairs. I’ve heard great things about the fried chicken. But, being Thanksgiving, I want to try the turkey breast dinner. Disappointed. Most of the meal was bland and the turkey lacked flavor. Wish I would have gone with the fried chicken. Paying $80 a person for a dinner that I didn’t enjoy. And to be seated in an area that had a stack of chairs right by the table, I honestly thought it was overpriced. I will say, our waitress was great. Don’t serve the turkey next year.

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                                                                3. Griff

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The Thanksgiving menu options were great, but I have to tell you one small ‘negative’: at $79 per head (over $300 for 3 w/tax & tip), to see side charge of $3.50 for one soda, didn’t sit well. It’s a small thing, but would expect that maybe on a cruise ship.

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                                                                4. Jeff

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  5.0

                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  What an incredible experience! The service and food were fantastic! They made this Thanksgiving an incredible experience. The staff could not have been more friendly or engaged. VERY impressive

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                                                                5. Todd

                                                                  Georgia

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Andrew the server is a professional in every sense of the word. 15 years at SCK. Made the evening even more enjoyable. Always great.

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                                                                6. Kirsten

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We ordered Thanksgiving dinner to go and it was ready on time, well packed, with helpful instructions on reheating, and delicious! The same high quality we expect dining at South City Kitchen.

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                                                                7. Lacie

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We ordered the spoon bread and fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and they were truly amazing. Our waitress Kenya was also very attentive and helped explained the menu and the amazing cocktails

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                                                                8. Danny

                                                                  Orlando

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  All around wonderful dining experience. We will be back!
                                                                  South City Kitchen MidtownResponded today
                                                                  Thanks for the review! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at South City Kitchen Midtown. It's always a pleasure to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're excited to welcome you back soon! Thanks, Chet Green/General Manager

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                                                                9. Lisa

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  4.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Service was a little too fast. The meals arrived before we had much time to enjoy our appetizer and cocktails.

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                                                                10. Greg

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  My wife and I went to South City Kitchen Midtown for the first time. Had a wonderful experience. Food was hot and delicious. Crab cake and fried green tomatoes were awesome. Service was outstanding, all of the staff were friendly and attentive. We both would recommend that everyone check out South City Kitchen Midtown!!! You will not be disappointed.
                                                                  South City Kitchen MidtownResponded today
                                                                  Hello! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at South City Kitchen Midtown. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our delicious food, especially the crab cake and fried green tomatoes, and found our service outstanding. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful dining experience soon. Thank you for choosing us! Chet Green/General Manager

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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 6970 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                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
                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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