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Diners' Choice: Southern restaurants in Atlanta Metro

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Southern cuisine in Atlanta Metro? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.8

4.8 (540)

$30 and under

Southern

Canton

About the restaurant

Seasonal Chef driven meat and two restaurant featuring upscale southern favorites.

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JackiVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent!!! Adorable southern feel restaurant. Food was fantastic and server was lovely. Will visit again for sure!

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Old Vinings Inn

4.7

4.7 (2821)

$31 to $50

Southern

Vinings

About the restaurant

In the quaint & historic town of Vinings, Old Vinings Inn is steeped in fond memories and heritage. Our house has served many functions in its past - a post office, a general store, a filling station - and for the last 25 years we welcome you into our home celebrating life& milestones or just simply an elegant, gracious, and tasteful Southern dining experience!

We serve classic Southern fare like our famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits plus amazing modern Southern cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients by our Executive Chef. Visit our Attic Bar for live music Thursday through Saturday nights!

Join us today and be a part of history in the making!

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Belinda

Dined 2 days ago

The old Vinings inn is my go to restaurant if I want a nice meal and great service. And the old house is so charming. I just keep coming back.

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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

4.7 (6987)

$31 to $50

Southern

Midtown

About the restaurant

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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KENTVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service from Eve and delicious food from start to finish. And the homemade biscuits were incredible!

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PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

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"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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South City Kitchen Buckhead

4.7

4.7 (3259)

$31 to $50

Southern

Buckhead

About the restaurant

South City Kitchen Buckhead opened its doors in 2016 and serves sophisticated Southern cuisine that’s constantly evolving and always satisfying. Nestled on Peachtree Street among the uptown high-rises of Buckhead, the restaurant offers an array of seasonal, regionally-inspired dishes for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.

From our signature fried green tomatoes to a dynamic dessert menu offered exclusively at our Buckhead location, we can’t wait to serve you a slice of our Southern story.

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Andrea

Dined 5 days ago

The food was amazing and our waitress was top notch. The atmosphere was lovely and peaceful.

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (2993)

$30 and under

Southern

Roswell

About the restaurant

Modernized, Southern Comfort Food in Roswell, GA. The Mill Kitchen and Bar, the The quintessential Southern neighborhood restaurant, is a down-to-earth spot, where the casual vibe is heightened by the mouth-watering cuisine, the culinary-inspired cocktails, the large selection of craft beers and the thoughtfully selected wine list. Whether a guest prefers the well-appointed dining room, the comfortable bar or the sizeable patio complete with a fireplace, it is a gathering spot for those who want to conjure up their favorite memories or create new ones. We invite you to visit our popular Roswell Restaurant!

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alanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great venue, great food, excellent service and a pleasant experience from check in to checkout.

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Crescent City Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (130)

$30 and under

Southern

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

Crescent City Kitchen is Atlanta's premier dining destination where we have elevated the typical dining experience with our signature creation - the Croffle! Our signature croffles are an innovative twist on a classic brunch favorite, delightful marriage of a crispy waffle and buttery croissant.

We invite you to indulge in a unique and delicious culinary experience as you savor the golden perfection of the croffle which can be perfectly paired with your favorite toppings and accompaniments, as well a wide array of our specialty cultivated dishes and your favorites that we added our touch to.

We welcome you to join us at Crescent City Kitchen for brunch or dinner and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experience that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

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RonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our service was amazing. The staff thoroughly enjoyed the meal! And the food arrived quick even though we had a part of 8. We’ll be back!

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South City Kitchen Vinings

4.6

4.6 (4345)

$30 and under

Southern

Vinings

About the restaurant

South City Kitchen Vinings gives Southern food a modern, upscale spin in a warm setting perfect for gathering with friends and family.

South City signatures like buttermilk fried chicken and creamy banana pudding share the spotlight with seasonal dishes served exclusively in Vinings, an extensive beer selection, and adventurous wine and cocktail lists. Savor these flavors during dinner, Sunday brunch or your next private dining event.

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ChandraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Loved it! Perfect choice for our holiday get together.

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PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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South City Kitchen Avalon

4.5

4.5 (2440)

$31 to $50

Southern

Alpharetta

About the restaurant

South City Kitchen Avalon continues the beloved tradition of elevated Southern cuisine and genuine hospitality with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner and weekend brunch in Alpharetta’s premier dining and retail destination.

Enjoy our sophisticated Southern food: South City Kitchen signatures are offered in addition to seasonal, chef-driven southern creations exclusive to the Avalon location.

Whether you’re staying at the Hotel at Avalon for business or enjoying Avalon’ s awesome shopping and entertainment, we look forward to introducing our iconic cuisine to a new neighborhood.

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Jacqui

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful place to meet friends and enjoy a great meal. The southern fried chicken is a show stopper!

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

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"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN

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Paschal's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1716)

$30 and under

Southern

Castleberry Hill

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the historic Castleberry Hill Neighborhood you will find Paschal’s Atlanta Restaurant; an icon completes with a rich history from six decades.

Paschal’s is known for its exceptional Southern Cuisine, upscale atmosphere, and a retro style that gives customers the perfect southern hospitality experience.

Paschal's enhances its dining experience with warm and inviting private and semi -private dining areas. Whatever the occasion; weddings, family reunions, business meetings, or special celebrations, Paschal’s is the perfect choice, and we look forward to serving you.

Please Note: Maximum Capacity for open Table reservations, will be 8 guests maximum for each table. Paschal's Restaurant only accept large parties in the open table system 8 guests at a time, at each table. You will be charged 10$ per person for cancelations of parties that are 8 or more. We do not accept Cash payments at Paschal's Restaurant.

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Andrea

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Wonderful atmosphere friendly staff. Food took a while to come but so tasty..worth the wait!

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Paschal's Famous Peach Cobbler

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White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

4.3 (1686)

$31 to $50

Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails features chef-inspired cuisine using ingredients fresh from the Southern region. The hospitality and ambiance are locally inspired and crafted, and the cocktails and wines are classic yet fresh. Let our hospitality lift you up!

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Colleen

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

Fantastic experience! Delicious food, wonderful service and stunning decor. Felt like we were transported to Paris with sophisticated French atmosphere and lovely music was a bonus

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