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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.8
4.8
7065 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Easter Brunch in the Kitchen

    $45.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Please join us for Easter brunch in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 2 course pre-fixe menu with a cookie take away for brunch from 10AM-7PM. $45 per person. $22.50 for children under 12.

  • Mother's Day Brunch in the Kitchen

    $45.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Please join us for Mother's Day brunch in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 2 course pre-fixe menu with a cookie take away for brunch from 10AM-3PM. $45 per person. $22.50 for children under 12.

  • Mother's Day Dinner in the Kitchen

    $55.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Please join us for Mother's Day dinner in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 3 course pre-fixe menu from 5PM-9PM. $55 per person. $32.50 for children under 12.

Private dining

Menu

South City Kitchen Midtown's menu was last updated 2024-10-26.

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 7,065 people are saying

                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown 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

                                                                4.8
                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Atlanta

                                                                  Southern

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "amazing southern cuisine" and standout dishes like fried chicken and shrimp and grits, it is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. While noise levels can be high, the energetic atmosphere remains a draw.

                                                                7,065 Reviews

                                                                1. Sydney VIP

                                                                  Baltimore46 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Great slice of southern cooking. We sat upstairs and it was very loud due to the architecture and energetic crowd. Nice selection of craft cocktails, fun spoonbread and pimento cheese apps and delicious trout entree. Fun find in the city.

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                                                                2. John

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  My wife and I hadn't been to SCK in years. As part of a date night for going to the Fox Theater, we made reservations to enjoy dinner at SCK. The food was excellent, the menu had a wide variety of great options, the flight of Buffalo Trace whiskies were phenomenal, and the great atmosphere was the same as our previous visits. The fried chicken dinner was prepared to a level where it was described as "Best Fried Chicken" in the city. We agreed. We will be returning soon to dine again at SCK during our next visit to the Fox to try some of the other great menu offerings.

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                                                                3. Svetlana

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  very disappointed with food quality at $200. Neve again.

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                                                                4. Tennisgirl

                                                                  Atlanta8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  As always, your restaurant never disappoints and our server Rue was the best

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                                                                5. david

                                                                  Philadelphia36 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Tremendous brunch at South City Kitchen Midtown. Everything we ate was excellent starting with the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer - try them! Wonderful service made for a great brunch in Atlanta! Finish off your meal with the banana pudding for sure. Thanks!

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                                                                6. Jovi

                                                                  Coastal Georgia10 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  This restaurant is a five star on everything, very roomy , does not feel cramped between chairs/tables, service is very prompt, server polite and helpful. Menu has a lot of options, Food was exceptional. Will definitely come back.

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                                                                7. Joan

                                                                  Atlanta6 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Been to this location several times and will keep going back. Friendly and competent staff from hostess to servers. We were not rushed, although they were very busy on a Friday at lunchtime. Food was served in a very reasonable amount of time. Fried green tomatoes were good but a little on the greasy side for my taste. Salad was fresh and chicken cooked and seasoned perfectly. Everyone enjoyed their food. Great place!

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                                                                8. newfavNOLA VIP

                                                                  New Orleans14 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  I'm traveling this end of the week and dove into South City kitchen for a quick lunch before hitting the highway again. Lunch was fantastic. I had the sheet crab soup and the salmon salad and was very satisfied. My server was excellent and made sure everything was perfectly prepared. Can't wait to go back

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                                                                9. David

                                                                  Atlanta17 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Always a great experience at South City Kitchen, proud to treat visitors to Southern cooking at its best! Only annoyance was the pitch for a charitable donation when the bill came.

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                                                                10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Atlanta1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on March 5, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Parking is the biggest issue, valet would be amazing.

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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 4.8 stars by 7065 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                11:30 PM
                                                                Booked 81 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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