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Name: Southern Elements
Address: 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30303
Telephone: (404) 222-2968
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.4

Southern Elements

3.4

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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Bask in chic and contemporary surroundings at Southern Elements, located in the lobby of Hilton Atlanta. Dine on traditional southern cuisine with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a cocktail in the distinguished lounge or catch the news or sports on multiple large screen HDTVs.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southern, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 222-2968
Website
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-atlanta-ATLAHHH/dining/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
John Portman Blvd.
Parking details
Hilton Atlanta offers the following parking options: Self-Park: $30* Valet: $40* *Please be aware that space is limited, especially over dates with high-volume at the hotel.
Public transit
Peachtree Center MARTA Station - two blocks & accessible via enclosed Sky-Bridge through the Marriott Marquis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pancakes$17.00
Caramelized peaches, smoked beef sausage
Country Egg Bowl*$16.00
Nora Mills creamy cheddar grits, fried eggs, crispy pork belly, truffle scented grilled onions, mushrooms & peppers
Steak & Eggs*$19.00
Two farm fresh eggs over warm biscuits, truffle scented grilled onions, mushrooms & peppers, melted local gruyere cheese & home fries
Smoked Salmon & Egg Casserole*$18.00
Asparagus egg casserole, crostini boursin cheese, pickled red onions & capers
Chicken & Waffles$18.00
Fried chicken strips, pimento cheese spread, sorghum syrup, powder sugar
Smoothies$12.00
Served with a house made pastry, Chef's daily blend of fruits, yogurt, kale, spirulina, vegetables, honey, flax seed, superfood protein

Beverages

Freshly Brewed Coffee$4.50
100% Arabica Sumatran/ Central American Blend, Regular or Decaffeinated
Espresso or Cappuccino$5.25
Ice Tea$3.50
sweet or unsweet
Soft Drinks$3.75
Fruit Juices$4.50
Milk, Soy Milk or Hot Chocolate$3.75

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.4

3.4 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
3.4Service
3.3Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience1
Needs a major makeover.
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LeslieW
Louisville
25 reviews
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience3
We had a reservation, but when we got there, no hostess appeared, and there was a line of people. Finally someone asked the concierge, and he said that when it gets busy like this they just do first come, first served. We made a reservation because we knew it would be busy. We had to eat elsewhere that night. We came back another night, and it was “seat yourself”, still no hostess. We did eat there, but it was just ok.
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60644Worldwide
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Decent menu, but not the best place to dine on a major holiday. Convenient for those staying at the Hilton Atlanta.
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mack
Nashville
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Staff was more concerned w/ large conference group at the bar. Regular dining area was not a consideration.
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TamaraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can say it's Wonderful food choices. Perfect dinning for breakfast. And most of all it's staffed by the Best of the best staff. Every detail was perfect.
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DonaldB
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I recommend Southern Elements to my associates. Was a good dining experience.
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DanaMarie64
Philadelphia
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience4
Very slow, waited an hour for our dinner..
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2018
overall1food2service3ambience2
Online app menu wasn’t the same at all of what was offered.
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DavidL
Phoenix
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2017
overall2food3service2ambience2
Slow and overpriced. Didn't get our orders right. Too many distracting TV screens.
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JustAddSalt96
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2017
overall2food2service1ambience1
First, this isn't really a sit-and-order restaurant. It's a buffet, pure and simple. And for $25 per person, you can do a whole lot better in Atlanta. A WHOLE lot better... First, the menu that's online is obsolete. There were *maybe* half a dozen offerings on the menu, but the server wasn't interested in discussing them. She simply said, "You want the buffet." A statement, not a question. So we went with that. And while the food was okay, there was nothing special about it. Nothing that warranted $25 per person for breakfast--scrambled eggs, a waffle station, fresh fruit, yogurt, bacon, sausage, cereal. I've had the same, and the same quality, at Comfort Suites...and it was complimentary. I was so frustrated to have taken an important business guest to the restaurant--had even told her that there were red velvet waffles advertised--only to find out I'd have been better off at Denny's. Or even Waffle House. Definitely a mistake I'll never make again. Forewarned is forearmed, so count this as your forewarning. I'd definitely steer toward something like La Petit Marche or even Landmark Diner. Avoid this place if you have any other option.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
While at the Atlanta Gift Market we were tired and hungry. We were so pleased with the Italian buffet they had. Excellent food and service. Perfect!
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ElleBee
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2016
overall4food3service5ambience3
The drinks were very tasty and you will received the Southern Hospitality you expect in the South. I loved the fried chicken, very juicy and well seasoned and the drinks were divine. But the waffle wasn't very warm and a bit too chewy for my liking. Our server, Dai'Ja, was phenomenal and made it a very pleasant dining experience.
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indulgence
Washington DC
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2016
overall1food3service1ambience2
I had an awful experience at this restaurant . Upon arrival the restaurant was mostly empty but I was told they did not have my reservation. When I showed the hostess my open table confirmation for a table for 8, she said they did not use open table any longer. When we were finally seated the waited would disppear after every interaction for over 30 minutes. It took an hour to get our drinks and two hours to get our meal. To top it off, when asked if there was a problem in the kitchen, the waitress said no and that she felt she had provided good service. Fortunately, the manager comped our meal but I still wouldn't go back.
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Swordfish
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chicken sandwich was tasty & sweet potato fries were amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience4
We had a combination of several appetizers and were very good. The service was not very good although the lady that waited on us was nice- she was the only one covering the restaurant and continued to forget our order - we had to ask for something at least 3 times. She seemed to be overwhelmed. It may be because it was in the hotel and they were not expecting the number of guests that they had at the same time. I think the food was good and if you are staying in the hotel and don't want to go out it is a good place to go.
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Dandan
Atlanta Metro
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience5
Some of the best fried chicken to date. Happen to be at the hotel and didn't want to go anywhere out. Luckily they provided and not disappointed.
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Vall
Atlanta Metro
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2015
overall1food1service2ambience1
Went there for dinner, huge disappointment! I have never experienced anything like that. I would not recommend anyone to go there.
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Coop
Seattle
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service --- pulled pork potato skins are amazing. Red velvet cake was a big hit as well.
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Randy
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried Chicken was absolutely fantastic, service excellent!!! Everyone was so happy with the meal and dining experiance. Cheers!!!
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RossN
Cincinnati
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food was very good, the service was slow and we sat for 15 minutes before I had to ask someone to come see us. Even for a busy nigh the place had plenty of room and wasn't crowded.
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Michael
Charleston
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2014
overall1food1service1ambience2
Service was not good at all. The service was slow. The order was not all brought out.
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Foodie1
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2014
overall2food3service1ambience3
Although the food was good, the service was the worst I have ever endured in my life. This put a whole new meaning to slow. Lunch should not be a 2 hour thing...
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JEdwards
Charlotte
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2014
overall1food1service1ambience3
The food here could be average if served at the right temperature. (The fried chicken was over done while the mashed potatoes were room temperature. After sending the potatoes back we received more that were exactly the same...not even warm let alone hot.) Adding to the experience was slow service. It took 2.5 hours for two courses.
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Andy
Washington DC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2014
overall3food3service2ambience2
The food was unremarkable and over-priced. We could have done so much better elsewhere.
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CatherineJane
Greensboro
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2013
overall2food2service3ambience2
To be fair, we were in the Hilton on a very busy Atlanta weekend. This is a hotel lobby restaurant also serving as the main bar. We arrived at 9:15pm early for a 9:30 reservation and the place was packed with travelers and there was a 15-20 minute waiting list for a table. A stroke of luck found us a bar table that opened up and we took the opportunity to eat there rather than wait for our table. The waitress couldn't have been nicer, although very busy. Between us we had the sewed ahi appetizer, fried green tomato appetizer, caprese salad and black bean burger. All but the burger were ok, the burger was burnt but was remade quickly and well and the waitress handled the situation with charm. There was also a big buffet dinner available.
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ErnieS
Naples
586 reviews
vip
1.0
586 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2013
overall1food1service1ambience3
What a disaster at Southern Elements. We had an 8:30 Monday evening reservation and all we wanted was quiet, low keyed meal, and a glass of wine to relax. We were warmly greated by staff, the restaurant only had 5 or 6 tables with guests......perfect. It went down hill from here. We waited 23 minutes until one of us stood up to look for staff. No One! We grabbed our coats and started walking out and then we were acknowleged. This hotel needs to get their restaurants in order as we also had very poor service at Nikoli's Roof. We can be very tolerant of a poor meal as it happens every now and then. Poor Service? They need us for business more than we need them.
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Tank2k
Toronto
276 reviews
vip
3.0
276 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2012
overall3food4service3ambience2
Late night meal Salmon was very good, I would certainly have it again.
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Southern Elements is rated 3.4 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Additional information

Cross street
John Portman Blvd.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Southern, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hilton Atlanta offers the following parking options: Self-Park: $30* Valet: $40* *Please be aware that space is limited, especially over dates with high-volume at the hotel.
Public transit
Peachtree Center MARTA Station - two blocks & accessible via enclosed Sky-Bridge through the Marriott Marquis
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-atlanta-ATLAHHH/dining/index.html
Phone number
(404) 222-2968

Southern Elements

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Additional information

Menu

Gourmet Breakfast Buffet

Seasonal & Regional Hot Specialties

Cooked To Order Omelets & Waffles*

Local Cheeses

Cured Meats

Smoked Salmon*

Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruits

Yogurts

Hot & Cold Cereals

Freshly Baked Breads

Artisan Jams

Assorted Fruit Juices

Smoothies

Freshly Brewed Coffee

From the Skillet

Pancakes$17.00

Country Egg Bowl*$16.00

Steak & Eggs*$19.00

Smoked Salmon & Egg Casserole*$18.00

Chicken & Waffles$18.00

Smoothies$12.00

Beverages

Freshly Brewed Coffee$4.50

Espresso or Cappuccino$5.25

Ice Tea$3.50

Soft Drinks$3.75

Fruit Juices$4.50

Milk, Soy Milk or Hot Chocolate$3.75

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Southern Elements restaurant rated?

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