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South City Kitchen Midtown

Name: South City Kitchen Midtown
Address: 1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30309
Telephone: (404) 873-7358
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5827 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 98 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Southern, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 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
Jamie Hillyer: (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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Popular dishes

She-Crab Soup
fresh cream, sherry
- cup$7.00
- bowl$10.00
Pimento Cheese$10.00
our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers - mgf
Pork Belly$16.00
cabbage-fennel chow chow, fresnos, citrus sorghum glaze
Ga Peach Salad$14.00
arugula, pickled onion, buttermilk blue cheese, chili honey drizzle, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette - gf
Green Salad$10.00
local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, benne seed vinaigrette, pecorino romano - gf
Caesar$11.00
romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano - mgf
Cornmeal Spoon Bread$18.00
smoked brisket caramelized onion, poblano, white bbq, scallions - limited quantities - gf

South City Specialties

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
goat cheese, red pepper coulis
Pan Fried Chicken Livers$10.00
caramelized onion jus, city ham, creamed corn - mgf
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00
pickled carrot, watercress, sunflower seeds, harissa crema
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$26.00
black pepper butter sauce, french bread - mgf
Springer Mountain Farms Fried Chicken$24.00
collard greens, red bliss potatoes, honey-thyme jus - mgf
Shrimp & Marsh Hen Mill Grits$25.00
our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy - mgf
Smokey Grilled Pork Chop$32.00
butter peas, fresnos, pearl onions, swiss chard, mustard seed relish - gf

Southern Plates

Carolina Trout$29.00
baby carrots, english peas, melted leeks, preserved lemon vinaigrette, crispy capers- gf
Butcher Steak$32.00
fingerlings, sweet peppers, spring onions, red chimichurri - gf
Pan Roasted Flounder$36.00
corn, blistered tomatoes, summer squash, herb pistou - gf
Smoked Lamb Sausage$28.00
mushrooms, asparagus, cocks comb pasta, jalapeño pecan pesto
Southern River Farms NY Strip$54.00
tomato butter, crispy salted potatoes, horseradish creme fraiche - gf
Local Vegetables$18.00
carolina gold rice cake, molasses curry - gf

On the Side

collard greens$7.00
gf
mashed red bliss potatoes$7.00
gf
Baby Carrots$8.00
english peas, melted leeks, preserved lemon vinaigrette - gf
Fingerlings$8.00
sweet peppers, spring onions - gf
Butter Peas$8.00
fresnos, pearl onions, swiss chard - gf
Corn$8.00
blistered tomatoes, summer squash - gf
Marsh Hen Mill grits$7.00
gf

Dessert

Strawberry Cake$9.00
roasted strawberries, whipped white chocolate ganache, basil syrup
Chocolate Caramel Angel Tart$9.00
devil's food, chocolate silk, Chantilly cream, meringue
Banana Pudding Trifle$9.00
vanilla wafers, dulce de leche, candied corn puffs - gf
Gelato or Sorbet$7.00
mgf

What 5,827 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlanta / Georgia
Southern
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Travis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Server was very knowledgeable on everything they served. Pork belly was amazing if you like spicy things. Flounder was awesome! Roasted strawberry angel cheese cake situation was amazing as well.
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Chris
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
South City Kitchen Midtown has been on my list for almost a year. My husband and I decided to make a reservation for Saturday evening. The restaurant is small but very comfortable, the ambiance is really nice for couples or a group of friends. Our server made excellent recommendations and was kind. The food came out quickly and taste really good. I will definitely return and recommend it.
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darriellb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The New Orleans shrimp was AMAZING! It is peel and eat but the waiter will bring you a damp napkin if you ask.
MD
MarcD
Atlanta
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was amazing. Food was perfect. Noise level was almost too loud for a conversation.
MD
MonishaD
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food2service4ambience4
I’ve recently visited on 2 occasions. Both times I ordered shrimp and grits. Both times the shrimp wasn’t very fresh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good. Big fan
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catlady
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have tried other midtown restaurants no one comes close to the consistently excellent food, beverage and service of South City. We love sitting outside but the restaurant needs to work with their Atlanta city councilperson to control cars on the street with their sound systems turned to illegally high levels. It detracts from what would otherwise be a 100% magnificent experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and the food was delicious!
JC
JenniferC
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service! Would highly recommend!
NB
NatashaB
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT Mother's Day Experience! First time guests!! Our server was spectacular... I think his name was Matthew, extremely knowledgeable, make amazing recommendation... we LOVED!!!
RR
RhondaR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Mothers Day Brunch was great! Megan our server was wonderful, she was pleasant and attentive. The Beverage manager also took the time to visit our table when my Son ordered a cocktail they did not have she offered him a great alternative. Would definitely recommend THIS location. Side note had a confirmed reservation at the Buckhead location to celebrate my Birthday on Jan 3 rd 2022 went n the location was CLOSED! Called no answer. Left several messages for the Manager Never heard back. Hesitated to book with SSC again. Glad we took a chance on Midtown.
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TalifT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
my waiter was superb, and the food was great! My wife love her mothers day brunch.
JJ
JamieJ
Savannah
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Food was ok and service was nonexistent.
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Vinnie
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was recommended by a local friend, we were out of town and this establishment accommodating and refreshing with the variety on the menu. Fried Chicken was perfect. Fried green tomatoes first time ever, so good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. The fried chicken is best I’ve ever had. Service was also excellent.
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Foodie007
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious!! The service was great!! Will return!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Autumn was amazing! Great food. Kid friendly! It was easy. No fuss. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere was good, food was good. Waitress was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Every single bite was just heaven. Highly recommend
FS
FrancesS
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and friendly wait staff ! Highly recommend !
MB
MissB
Louisville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Calvin was super helpful with suggestions and so attentive. He even brought us 2 mini banana puddings to help us celebrate our graduate son and birthday girl. Wish we lived closer!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, very attentive, delicious food
JP
JamieP
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved this restaurant. Our server was Pablo he was so awesome. He made us laugh and was on top of getting us everything we asked for. We are not from ATL however if we are in ATL we will make a reservation again. The food was wonderful as well. I had the chicken and my wife had the pork chop. Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. Awesome experience.
JW
JamesW
Atlanta
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dorian provided OUTSTANDING service. She is a gem and a great ambassador for the restaurant and the city of Atlanta!!
JM
JaneM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall1food3service4ambience1
Made a reservation 1 month in advance for a weeknight - asked for quiet table. The restaurant is ridiculously loud. Even the waitress had to ask us to repeat our water choice. We did not get a quiet table, or even a nice one - sat us upstairs with parties of 12 (we were a two). There was a table for 4 on patio (quietest part of restaurant) but hostess wouldn't seat us there. Walked by the restaurant an hour later and that seat and another next to it were open. Awful. Will never come here, won't recommend. There's so many restaurants - we don't have to settle! Read the reservation comments, restaurants. Sheesh!
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Luvtodine
Atlanta
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very noisy. Limited menu. Used to enjoy it more.
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Newt59
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place for a family brunch. Three of us enjoyed their fried chicken which is some of the best that Atlanta has to offer. The fried chicken is accompanied with delicious greens and smashed potatoes. My wife ordered the brisket sandwich on a Gluten-free bun. She loves this sandwich and enjoys the availability of GF options on the menu. We started with a plate of chicken livers which are excellent. Our server was very attentive and helped with drink and food options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service!! We had a 2:30p reservation and the server was gracious enough to ensure we got dessert although the kitchen closed at 3p. My friend and I lost track of time and sat in the outdoor dining area until 4p. Our server came over and politely informed us that the restaurant was closed and we could join them for dinner when they reopened. She was SO COURTEOUS! Really appreciated her approach and her hospitality throughout our brunch experience. We’ll be back soon. Thanks so much!!
CC
ChrisC
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and atmosphere !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic experience at South City Kitchen. The staff was very attentive and friendly, especially our server, Dorian. We had a hard time choosing from all the tempting menu items, but she made great recommendations. The food was amazing!
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Elle
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the best biscuits ever. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal
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Van1
Fort Lauderdale
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Sorry we were just visiting! It would be a go to place for us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Best food I ever had!
DE
DougEFresh
Atlanta
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved our meal at SCK. The fried chicken and shrimp and grits were bussin'. Caroline loved the sausage!
GD
GenoD
Atlanta
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First visit in a while, and we will make sure to not wait as long for next visit! Service was great: hosts, server and manager all seemed really happy to have us there. Food was very good: she crab soup only needed to be heated a bit more but was still delicious, and they happily accommodated gluten free requests. The house cured salmon, trout and chicken livers were all top notch, as they always have been.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best . Thank you mr.Calvin best waiter and patient
CC
CarolynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came with a party of 6 and enjoyed a wonderful meal. The service was excellent by our waiter Pablo who was assisted by other equally friendly and efficient wait staff. The only thing I wish was different is the noise level was high but that is expected when you have a popular restaurant that is full. It's amazing that with all the guests that the kitchen kept up but it was all tasty and lovely. Thanks for a great night!
JB
JerryB
Savannah
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional in every aspect!
J
Janice
Charleston
133 reviews
vip
4.0
133 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good, service outstanding and courteous, we will be back

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

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South City Kitchen Midtown is rated 4.8 stars by 5827 OpenTable diners.

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DateTime

May 22, 2022

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Booked 98 times today

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1144 Crescent Avenue Atlanta, GA 30309

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 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

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
Jamie Hillyer: (678) 302-3248

This restaurant now offers Takeout

South City Kitchen Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout from OpenTableNew

Delivery

Private dining

Additional information

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Pan Fried Chicken Livers

She-Crab Soup

First Flavors

She-Crab Soup

Pimento Cheese$10.00

Pork Belly$16.00

Ga Peach Salad$14.00

Green Salad$10.00

Caesar$11.00

Cornmeal Spoon Bread$18.00

South City Specialties

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Pan Fried Chicken Livers$10.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$26.00

Springer Mountain Farms Fried Chicken$24.00

Shrimp & Marsh Hen Mill Grits$25.00

Smokey Grilled Pork Chop$32.00

Southern Plates

Carolina Trout$29.00

Butcher Steak$32.00

Pan Roasted Flounder$36.00

Smoked Lamb Sausage$28.00

Southern River Farms NY Strip$54.00

Local Vegetables$18.00

On the Side

collard greens$7.00

mashed red bliss potatoes$7.00

Baby Carrots$8.00

Fingerlings$8.00

Butter Peas$8.00

Corn$8.00

Marsh Hen Mill grits$7.00

Dessert

Strawberry Cake$9.00

Chocolate Caramel Angel Tart$9.00

Banana Pudding Trifle$9.00

Gelato or Sorbet$7.00

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