Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.5

116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

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. Chef Cam Floyd's 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, and features large selection of whiskey & b

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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
(678) 515-3550
Website
http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Cam Floyd
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

Location
656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
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 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweet Auburn BBQ on Highland Ave offers a unique fusion of traditional BBQ with Asian influences, creating "interesting" and flavorful dishes. Guests rave about the "succulent" meats and "amazing" sides like Brussels sprouts and fried rice. The service is consistently "attentive" and accommodating, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

116 Reviews

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Winston
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious fusion bbq. Great quality and flavors. Fun place to go for really good bbq with an Asian twist.
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Duane
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adam the bartendar and server provided excellent service and the food was delicious; especially, the brussel sprouts!
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Matthew
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BBQ Bao buns were a let down. Mine arrived at the table looking like it had been deconstructed and the flavor was ruined by the outer shell being too tough and not being steamed properly. I prefer the bao buns that look like baseballs, but these look like soft tacos in a white crust. The brisket egg rolls were just not that flavorful and didn't have any pop of 'WOW" that I was hoping for. I have eaten here several times and the BBQ is so good that I just expected more and was disappointed
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jeanine
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic experience here! Our server was the best and the food was awesome!
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Phillip
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have always loved Sweet Auburn, and my recent visit to celebrate my birthday was no exception. As always, the food was delicious, and the bartender crafted some super tasty cocktails. But on this particular occasion, I had the unique opportunity to meet one of the owners (Anita). I mentioned I was there for my birthday, and next thing I know, I get a surprise banana pudding for dessert - candle and all! My server (Diamond) also shined (no pun intended). She was knowledgeable about the menu, conversational, and friendly. My visit was more than just a delicious meal, it was a wonderful experience. Precisely what you dine-in for! Looking forward to my next visit!
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Kellie
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The corn bread , ribs, and brisket egg rolls were great! The pulled chicken wasn’t good. The pours on wine were low. Service was great!
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Tyler
Indiana
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and I would go here again....and that is saying something!
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Darrin
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal with terrific service. Our server, Isabella, was excellent. Handled our large group with ease, made great recommendation’s, and was able to answer every question we had. Every dish, both apps, mains, and dessert were fantastic. Cocktails were also delicious with a lot of inventive choices available. I would definitely make Sweet Auburn a “must visit” if you’re in Atlanta.
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Matt
Atlanta Metro
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
You cannot go wrong with the pulled pork. The Texas Toast is also tasty. My wife had the cheese grits and needed a spoon to eat them (no spoon was provided with the initial cutlery setup). The bourbon pecan pie was incredibly big and needed two people to finish it. You will get your money's worth here and there is a full bar. If you are a Coke Zero drinker, you will be out of luck. And while the strawberry lemonade is incredibly tasty, there was no regular lemonade for Arnold Palmers.
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Nisha
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the very best. From attentive service and kind staff, to amazing quality of food and drinks reasonable prices! Love this place went for Dhaba bbq pop up, I got dhaba but partner ordered from regular menu of sweet auburn due to food allergies we were so happy that was an option! Everything was so yummy!
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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 4.5 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

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
Executive chef
Chef Cam Floyd
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
Phone number
(678) 515-3550
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

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave restaurant rated?

Is Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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