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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
6948 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • SCK's Take & Bake Thanksgiving Supper

    US$155.00 - US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Nov 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Collection at 1106 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Let us do the cooking this year! Each order (1 ticket/person) feeds 4 people and includes: 4 SCK’S Biscuits, Corn Muffins, whipped butter Local Green Salad, pecorino romano, benne seed vinaigrette 9” Harvest Pumpkin Pie Choice of Mains: Roasted Turkey Dinner - $155 OR Braised Short Ribs - $175 Optional add-ons and extras available Please place all orders by 11/23 at 5pm! Pick up will be at **LURE MIDTOWN** (next door to SCK Midtown!) on 11/27 from 11am-3pm. Reserve the time you'd like to pick your order up!
    SCK's Take & Bake Thanksgiving Supper photo
  • Thanksgiving in the Kitchen

    US$79.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Please join us for Thanksgiving in the Kitchen. We will be serving a 3 course pre-fixe menu for $79 for adults & $37.50 for children.
    Thanksgiving in the Kitchen photo
  • Christmas Eve in the Kitchen

    US$85.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Please join us for Christmas Eve in the Kitchen. We will be serving an $85 3 course pre-fixe menu.
    Christmas Eve in the Kitchen photo

What 6,948 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Regional American (Southern)

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South City Kitchen Midtown is a culinary gem in Atlanta, celebrated for its "amazing shrimp and grits" and "fantastic fried green tomatoes." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for brunch or dinner, it offers Southern classics with a modern twist. Reservations recommended!

6,948 Reviews
  1. Iyonka

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best food and the BEST service. I want to specifically note that our server was outstanding and had such extensive knowledge of the menu. She checked on us frequently and even helped us sing Happy Birthday to my brother who we were celebrating!

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  2. Douglas

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb southern cooking, from the corn bread and biscuits through the fried green tomatoes, black-eyed peas, greens, fried chicken, and banana pudding. All great!

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  3. Greg

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining at South City Kitchen since they opened in 1993. It is always a reliable choice with usually excellent food and service. I dined most recently with a friend who has also dined there many times, prior to seeing a show at Symphony Hall. While the service was on par with previous visits and our fried green tomatoes appetizer was delicious as always, our entrees were somewhat disappointing. I had a new menu item, the smoked beef cheeks with rapini and celery root puree. The meat was over cooked and tough while the rapini was slightly undercooked. My companion had the fried chicken which has always been on the menu and is considered one of their specialities. He found it both under seasoned and underwhelming. While any restaurant can have an off day, I hope SCK will address these issues with both their new and signature dishes. I'll definitely go back as SCK remains a great choice for either dinner or brunch and provides good value in this time of always increasing restaurant prices.

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  4. aimee

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most delicious southern food and great service. Food came out fast also! The noise level was high and difficult to talk but it’s all part of the experience. The food is the focus and that hit the mark!

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  5. Susan

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. The portions were extremely generous. I would highly recommend anyone in Atlanta put this place on your list to visit.

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  6. Karen

    Detroit

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time diners here at this fantastic Atlanta restaurant! Outstanding food and excellent service. We ordered the fish of the day and the signature fried chicken. Great sides and portion sizes and totally delicious! ( We shared so we could taste both). However, if you don't want to be rushed to select your order, don't make a reservation on Sunday past 8:30pm, because as soon as you're seated, you'll have to rush to select your order because we were told that 'the kitchen closes at 9:00pm.' We were able to make a 8:45pm reservation and arrived on time, and wanted to order a cocktail, relax a bit and then order our entree, so it felt a little rushed.

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  7. Paul

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere with a southern flair. Been a great one for a long time.

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  8. Vincent

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have dined at South City Kitchen many times over the years at the midtown location and Avalon. I have to admit the food definitely lacked flavor. We started off with the pimento cheese, BBQ shrimp and FGT. The fried green tomato were the standout and they even split the dish in half without having to ask, which I thought was a very nice touch by the server. The shrimp was mushy and just was not good. We ordered the fried chicken and the NY strip for entrees. The NY Strip had a huge tendon running throughout the cut that made it absolutely chewy and almost inedible. The fried chicken was good but not very hot nor the accompany side dishes. We had everything boxed up and immediately left without seeing dessert menu. Very disappointed in the overall dining experience.

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  9. Adam

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food are reliably on point! Only complaint is that is can get really loud and hard to hear one another without screaming when it is very busy.

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  10. Leslie

    Atlanta Metro

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable dinner with excellent service. My friend ordered 2 glasses of the house red wine and we were shocked that it was $19 a glass!!!!

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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 6948 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 76 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
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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, Takeaway, 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
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248
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