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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
6306 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
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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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 24 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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

    Jamie Hillyer: (678) 302-3248

  • 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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What 6,306 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Atlanta Metro

    Southern

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked

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  1. JohnD

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic brunch! Fried chicken and biscuits, waffles, fried green tomatoes - hit all the spots. The Bible Belt no alcohol before 11am was a bummer though! Wanted to try the signature bloody. Next time…
  2. Aidan

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice environment. The waitress was very nice, not too overbearing checked in on our dinner just enough.
  3. JimK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter gave excellent recommendations. Cocktails for those who had them were great. Try the spoon bread.
  4. KatieD

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Our server was friendly but she didnt seem to understand the severity of my peanut allergy. I asked if anything has peanuts or if I should avoid anything and she told me to stay away from something that had pine nuts. She didn’t mention the cauliflower that had peanuts in it. Never said she’d check with the kitchen on any items to see if maybe peanut oil or anything could be involved. It’s a good thing I’ve been there before and knew I could eat the shrimp and grits, otherwise we would’ve left. The shrimp and grits was ok. Very tomatoey sauce. My friend ordered the flounder and said it wasn’t good. She felt it was more bones than fish and she didn’t like that she wasn’t told it would be served with some sort of green sauce on top. My old 4th tea and her country thyme lemonade were delicious. So were the fried green tomatoes (which, once again, I knew I could eat).
  5. MikeG

    Atlanta Metro

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    South City Kitchen is always excellent. Split the mussels and had a ceaser salad with salmon on it. Was very very good!
  6. JamesK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noise level is fine on the veranda but extremely noisy inside the restaurant itself.
  7. TonyG

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    Food and service was great. Was disappointed the location was not handicapped accessible. My father is in a wheelchair and couldn’t access the bathroom which was up a flight of stairs. Also no ramp to get in the restaurant .
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional! We had heard about the restaurant and tried it… loved everything!
  9. JoyceN

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    JJ was wonderful. Give us suggestions and drinks and food we’re all delicious.
  10. LisaP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    always a classic, delicious food and fantastic service
  11. MikeC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My waiter, Pablo, was exceptional, as well as the support team. Food was fresh, timely, and delicious. We will return.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    nice ambiance & delicious food, but took quite awhile for food to come out.
  13. SandraM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good experience, good food, good service.........
  14. Cathy

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food is ALWAYS delicious here. The service was a little slower than we would have liked in particular receiving waters and cocktails. Appetizers came out more timely and main courses were in line. Dessert came out super fast. The restaurant was very busy. All in all, a great dining experience.
  15. CarlF

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service and ambiance were excellent. An easy walk from our hotel.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here. My business colleague and I went to this restaurant on a recommendation. The food was amazing. Our waiter was phenomenal. Definitely plan to return my next visit to Atlanta.
  17. TomL

    Atlanta Metro

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    An old favorite. Food is still good as is the service. A little loud but not too bad.
  18. Caren

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Noise level is HORRIBLE; food is good but you can't have a conversation
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We walked in and found that we were greeted promptly. They were crowed but they turned tables over quickly so we didn’t have a long wait. There was a large group that was very loud so we asked to seated away from them and they were very accommodating. While we waited to be seated we met AJ the bartender and she was amazing. We will definitely be dining here when we come to Atlanta again
  20. MochaMama42

    Atlanta Metro

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Myself as well as my family have been patrons of South City Kitchen since it’s inception and I even hosted my daughter’s high school graduation dinner at this location. Imagine my surprise when on Mother’s Day, we experienced a most curmudgeonly server . She was not attentive, she didn’t want to answer questions and yet, when we paid, stood and waited for us to give her the card to pay the check. Also of note, she challenged the next table as to their request for a new drink when one of the patrons had a hair in their glass. I’m concerned about the lack of attention and particularly, the lack of hospitality displayed, when the food was actually delicious as always.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Mother’s Day menu was great! I’ve ordered this from door dash but having it freshly brought to your table makes it 10x better! The fried chicken is the best thing on the menu. Just make sure you ask for the collard greens in the side if you don’t want your chicken to get soggy.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious for Mother's Day brunch! It was great service!
  23. Jasmine

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love it when I come here! The service is great and the food is even better
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening! Lovely service. Excellent food.
  25. DanielleB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like espresso martinis- get the Mr. Brightside. One of the best drinks I’ve had in a while- no idea what is on the rim but it’s delicious. Food was incredible as always and our waitress was so sweet. She even brought me the cutest small banana pudding for my birthday.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was an amazing day experience. The food was incredible and the service was excellent. I recommend it 100%! Great job!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manny is the best. The livers were perfect. I have never had them better cooked.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sat outside. Lovely evening and much less noise than inside.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    What an interesting evening. Harried and harassed from start to end by our waiter who needed the table. They overbooked the restaurant. We eventually had a manager approach to ask for the table. We did not take a long time to eat our meal. Totally unacceptable.
  30. TravelingTooth

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Pablo was excellent. He made the entire experience memorable and special. The food was delicious
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff truly celebrated my friend and I as we had shared we were celebrating our 40th birthdays. The food was delicious. The service was outstanding, and the compliments were much appreciated.
  32. KacieE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. The food was great and the customer service was perfect. The staff was polite and helpful. I will definitely be back.
  33. StephanieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Great place for a birthday brunch with family.
  34. CoreyC

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and the service is consistently great at South City Kitchen. We enjoyed our brunch throughly.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails, though cocktail service didn’t start until 11:00.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was great but my server was amazing! Very personable and professional.
  37. Lindseocu

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service & atmosphere were all outstanding! This is a must do while visiting Midtown Atlanta. We ordered the fried chicken and trout dishes & the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. We hardly spoke for about 10 minutes because we were in our own world enjoying the food so much. Highly highly recommend.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the NY Strip, chicken livers, and chocolate cake. All were off the charts WOWS!
  39. StacyK

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great as was the service. The drinks are imaginative as well.
  40. SeanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience! The fried chicken is a must-have!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from South City Kitchen Midtown using the Order Online button. South City Kitchen Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-7358.

South City Kitchen Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 6306 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 24 times today
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

  • 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

  • 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

    Jamie Hillyer: (678) 302-3248

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