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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
7038 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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
  • 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
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248
  • Location
    1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Menu

First Flavors

  • PIMENTO CHEESEUS$10.00

    our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOESUS$13.00

      goat cheese, red pepper coulis

      • SPICED CAULIFLOWERUS$15.00

        bbq'd peanuts, green tomato chow chow

        • PEI MUSSELS*US$16.00

          andouille sausage, white wine-fennel broth, tomato, baguette

          • SCK CRABCAKE*US$23.00

            watercress, pickled vegetables, harissa crema

            • PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*US$12.00

              city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

              • NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP*US$16.00

                house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread

                • SORGHUM GLAZED PORK BELLYUS$17.00

                  pickled okra, shallot, frisée, carrot, jalapeno

                  • SALMON TARTAREUS$16.00

                    pickled shallot, banana peppers, celery aioli, capers, almonds, chili, baguette crisp

                    • CORNMEAL SPOONBREADUS$20.00

                      smoked brisket, caramelized onion, poblano, white bbq sauce

                      Soup & Salads

                      Add grilled or fried chicken $8 / sautéed or fried shrimp for $12 / grilled salmon for $13

                      • SHE-CRAB SOUPUS$7.00

                        cream, sherry

                        • cupUS$7.00
                        • bowlUS$10.00

                      • SOUTHERN CAESARUS$12.00

                        romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

                        • GREEN SALADUS$12.00

                          local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, benne seed vinaigrette, pecorino romano

                          • APPLE SALADUS$15.00

                            fennel, local lettuces, pecan, goat cheese, apple fennel vinaigrette

                            Southern Inspirations

                            • SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN*US$25.00

                              garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus

                              • SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITSUS$25.00

                                our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

                                • CAROLINA TROUT*US$32.00

                                  sweet potato, turnip greens, chermoula

                                  • MARKET FISH*US$0.00

                                    baby bok choy, mushroom, pumpkin soubise, pesto, pepita

                                    • MPUS$0.00

                                  • SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*US$33.00

                                    brussels, butternut squash, apple mostarda

                                    • DUCK CONFIT*US$36.00

                                      black-eyed pea hoppin' john, duck andouille, carolina gold rice

                                      • SMOKED BEEF CHEEKUS$34.00

                                        rapini, celery root puree, mushroom jus

                                        • SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*US$56.00

                                          confit fingerlings, green beans, tarragon aioli

                                          • LOCAL VEGETABLESUS$19.00

                                            carolina gold rice cake, molasses curry

                                            Sides

                                            all sides $7

                                            • GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

                                              • BRUSSELS

                                                butternut

                                                • BLACK-EYED HOPPIN JOHN

                                                  • SWEET POTATO

                                                    turnip greens

                                                    • MASHED YUKON GOLD

                                                      • MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

                                                        Dessert

                                                        • Peach Hand PieUS$10.00

                                                          peach hand pie, sweet butter crust, roasted peaches, hibiscus coulis, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

                                                          • Chocolate Bundt CakeUS$10.00

                                                            dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

                                                            • Banana PuddingUS$10.00

                                                              banana pudding, banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

                                                              • Gelato or SorbetUS$7.00

                                                                Last updated: October 26, 2024

                                                                What 7,038 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
                                                                • 4.8Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Atlanta

                                                                  Regional American (Southern)

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers an inviting atmosphere with "delicious southern food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the fried chicken and fried green tomatoes, the "best fried green tomatoes EVER." Despite occasional noise, the "positive vibe" and attentive staff make it a "favorite" dining spot.

                                                                7,038 Reviews

                                                                1. Alan

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Great food, great service. Really feel felt I got a taste of the south.

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                                                                2. Marla

                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Favorite spot in midtown area. Can’t wait to comeback the next time I’m in ATL. Thanks so much !

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                                                                3. Dennis

                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Wonderfully quaint. Love it! Took my wife and two daughters their for a second day of Valentine’s and had a great experience. We will be back!!!

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                                                                4. Melissa

                                                                  Philadelphia

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Get the fried chicken it was delicious. I think our waiter's name was Reggie and he was awesome. Everybody that was very accommodating and showed such a great southern hospitality. The food was very authentic and my drink was yummy.

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                                                                5. Randall

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The food and service were exceptional. I would likely recommend this restaurant.

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                                                                6. Elizabeth

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Wish there were a way to make it quieter, but…. Food was great, service was great.

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                                                                7. Scot

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Place is great! 2nd visit was as good as the first.

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                                                                8. Yiqiao

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                   very good dining experience on Valentine’s Day. The staff were very friendly, and the food were great and are of large portions.

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                                                                9. Ryan

                                                                  Chicago

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  The food was good but not amazing. Staff was extremely friendly - great service. We were tucked in a back corner upstairs so the ambiance was poor… but there is some downstairs seating that looked better. The price was a bit high for what I would have expected. Our meal for two was around $360.

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                                                                10. Anthony

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The Valentine’s Day menu had so many great options. The server was very courteous and attentive. Overall great experience.

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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 7038 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                7:00 p.m.
                                                                Booked 59 times today

                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                Google Map for South City Kitchen Midtown

                                                                1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  14th Street
                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                  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
                                                                • 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, 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
                                                                  Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248

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