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Diners' Choice: Southern restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Southern cuisine in Atlanta? 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 (589)

$30 and under

Southern

Canton

About the restaurant

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

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Queenie's is our neighborhood favorite! The food is always amazing, and the staff couldn’t be friendlier. We recently had a casual work lunch there, and it was absolutely perfect. It’s hands-down my favorite restaurant in Canton. A special shoutout to the team for going above and beyond—they even gave my husband and me a signed Happy Anniversary card! 😊

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Old Vinings Inn

4.8

4.8 (2930)

$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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cynthiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Exceptional service and really good food. The shrimp and grits dish is always delicious. The Vinings Inn continues to be a favorite restaurant of ours for over 25 years.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Live Entertainment

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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

4.7 (7136)

$31 to $50

Southern

Midtown

About the restaurant

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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Jonathon

Dined 1 day ago

Reggie, I believe his name was, did a very nice job, offering friendly and attentive service. Shrimp and grits were excellent, and my guest had compliments for the salad with fried chicken he ordered. I mentioned in reservation he had a birthday but, my error, I guess, I didn't get clarity on what they would do for it. I expected a small token sweet with a candle. Instead we got a banana pudding dessert neither of us really wanted without a candle and were charged 10 bucks for it. I guess that's how they handle bdays and, again, I didn't ask for anything specific, which was my oversight...but it just felt like a flat ending to an otherwise nice dinner.

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Pan Fried Chicken Livers

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (3119)

$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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Sharon

Dined on Jul 22, 2025

Very good lunch menu and our waitress was great. Asked if we were celebrating anything and brought a delicious dessert for a birthday.

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2025 Thanksgiving Buffet $65 per Person

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Crescent City Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (258)

$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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VonShea

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious; I had the fried fish, mac & cheese and yams. The portions were large and plentiful, enough to take leftovers home. It's always a bonus when the parking deck is next door and the restaurant validates. The playlist was fire.....Jamyiah was our server, such a delight and knowledgeable of the menu. We'll definitely come back!

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South City Kitchen Buckhead

4.5

4.5 (3370)

$31 to $50

Southern

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Cross the slow-cooked flavors of the South with the fast-paced energy of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood and you’ll find yourself at South City Kitchen Buckhead. As the great Atlanta skyline sets the scene, Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, banana pudding, and shrimp and grits fill the air from their exhibition-style kitchen. Dine the way the new South intended at South City Kitchen.

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Monique

Dined 3 days ago

The food, service and experience was good—except we received cold bread. This was extremely disappointing since we were there for the biscuits and also shared that info with the server before she brought us cold bread.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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SCK's She-Crab Soup

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South City Kitchen Vinings

4.5

4.5 (4449)

$30 and under

Southern

Vinings

About the restaurant

Home-cooked Classics with a New South Twist

Classic Southern fare gets a modern, upscale spin, served up in a warm setting at South City Kitchen Vinings. Perfect for any gathering with friends, family, or business, our South City signature dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and creamy banana pudding epitomize Southern comfort alongside seasonal dishes served exclusively in Vinings. Explore our extensive beer selection and adventurous wine and cocktail lists while you savor our slow-cooked southern flavors for dinner, Sunday brunch, or your next private dining event.

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lynnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The fried green tomato Benedict was delicious. Service was excellent.

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Pan Fried Chicken Livers

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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South City Kitchen Avalon

4.4

4.4 (2547)

$31 to $50

Southern

Alpharetta

About the restaurant

Home-cooked Classics with a New South Twist

The Beloved tradition continues at South City Kitchen Avalon, elevating down-home Southern cuisine with genuine hospitality served up daily. Nestled in Alpharetta’s premiere dining and retail destination, SCK Avalon offers sophisticated Southern fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Featuring signature dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and fried green tomatoes alongside seasonal, chef-driven Southern creations served exclusively at SCK Avalon.

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MikeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Stayed at the hotel. The restaurant is far beyond a typical hotel restaurant; service is great and food was delicious

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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SCK's She-Crab Soup

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PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

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Paschal's Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (1767)

$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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TERRIEL

Dined 3 days ago

We had the best server who highly valued customer service, Khalil. He could/should be allowed to train fellow servers. The robot food delivery cart was cute, a nice touch!

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Paschal's Famous Peach Cobbler

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Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4.2

4.2 (2127)

$30 and under

Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history in Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee is applied to your bill Thursday - Saturday, and on some Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.

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Edward

Dined 4 days ago

Great place for a date night! Good food and great entertainment!

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