South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

6978 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

$31 to $50

Southern

Midtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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Private dining

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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.
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.

Popular dishes

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

What 6,978 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

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Atlanta Metro
Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South City Kitchen Midtown offers a delightful Southern dining experience with standout dishes like "shrimp and grits" and "fried green tomatoes." Guests rave about the "exceptional service," though the noise level can be high. A charming atmosphere and "delicious" menu make it a must-visit in Atlanta.

6,978 Reviews

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Michael
Kansas City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great southern food - the chicken livers were very good, the corn bread biscuits are amazing - had salad with fried chicken. All great!
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Michael
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was average. The She Crab Soup was a huge disappointment!! Aside from tasting more like a bisque, I only discerned two tiny pieces of crab meat in the bowl of soup. Needless, to say I have had much better.
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Kassi
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were a bit underwhelmed this time. We come at least once a year for a special event and just wasn't thrilled with the menu or the service. The menu is usually really awesome, several of us had the trout, which is one our menu favorites, but the side of sweet potato and turnip greens was dry and uninspired. We are just not sure we will do this again next year.
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Mick
San Antonio
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Southern delicious all over the menu. Fry that chicken!
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Cindy
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful evening with friends. The food was delicious and Andrew, our waiter, was great. Easy parking, too! Would highly recommend.
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Tamara
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food, at times a little noisy. Fun and tasty drink selections.
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Adrianna
Western NC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a surprising brunch experience! My partner and I were looking for somewhere that seemed a little different than the usual eggs/meat/potatoes combination you can find in so many places, and this place was it. The space is beautiful, the service was wonderful, and the food was even better than it sounded on the menu. They had a good crowd, but even so the noise level was mild. They suggest making reservations, and I would do so, just to be sure you secure a seat. You'll be sad to have to miss out on this place!
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PAMELA
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
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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Patrick
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
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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Griff
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
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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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 6978 OpenTable diners.

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

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

$31 to $50

Southern

Midtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 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

Featured in

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South City Kitchen Midtown

South City Kitchen Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Christmas Eve in the Kitchen

New Year's Eve in the Kitchen

APPLE SALAD

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN

First Flavors

PIMENTO CHEESE$10.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$13.00

SPICED CAULIFLOWER$15.00

PEI MUSSELS*$16.00

SCK CRABCAKE*$23.00

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*$12.00

NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP*$16.00

SORGHUM GLAZED PORK BELLY$17.00

SALMON TARTARE$16.00

CORNMEAL SPOONBREAD$20.00

Soup & Salads

SHE-CRAB SOUP$7.00

SOUTHERN CAESAR$12.00

GREEN SALAD$12.00

APPLE SALAD$15.00

Southern Inspirations

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN*$25.00

SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS$25.00

CAROLINA TROUT*$32.00

MARKET FISH*$0.00

SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*$33.00

DUCK CONFIT*$36.00

SMOKED BEEF CHEEK$34.00

SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*$56.00

LOCAL VEGETABLES$19.00

Sides

GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

BRUSSELS

BLACK-EYED HOPPIN JOHN

SWEET POTATO

MASHED YUKON GOLD

MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

Dessert

Peach Hand Pie$10.00

Chocolate Bundt Cake$10.00

Banana Pudding$10.00

Gelato or Sorbet$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does South City Kitchen Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is South City Kitchen Midtown restaurant rated?

Is South City Kitchen Midtown currently accepting reservations?

South City Kitchen Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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