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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
7010 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    $89.00 per person

    Feb 14, 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 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 7,010 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.

                                                                7,010 Reviews

                                                                1. Moya

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Seattle

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined today

                                                                  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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                                                                2. Joshua

                                                                  Indiana

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day 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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                                                                3. Paul

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day 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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                                                                4. Christopher

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Charleston

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 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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                                                                5. Jack

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Tampa

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 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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                                                                6. Karin

                                                                  Calgary

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 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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                                                                7. Sharon

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Dallas

                                                                  50 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  50 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 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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                                                                8. TCat

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 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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                                                                9. Martha

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 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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                                                                10. Cindy

                                                                  Atlanta Metro

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined on January 4, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Best fried green tomatoes EVER. Great service. Timely seating with reservation.
                                                                  South City Kitchen MidtownResponded on January 8, 2025
                                                                  Thanks for visiting us, Cindy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fried green tomatoes - they're one of our favorites too! It's wonderful to know that our service and timely seating met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, 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 7010 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
                                                                Booked 63 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
                                                                • 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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