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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

5864 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 58 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
Spiced Cauliflower$14.00
bbq'd peanuts, green tomato chow chow - 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

Peach Upside Down Cake$9.00
sweet tea caramel, vanilla gelato, gingersnap streusel
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 5,864 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlanta / Georgia
Southern
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate on the patio - wonderful experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere Knowledgeable staff Great food Bill didn't kill my pockets Easily a favorite place to enjoy a meal, music and company
WT
WilsonT
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food/great service. The only drawback is the $20.00 parking
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
First time at this location and I honestly prefer Buckhead or Vinings. The noise level was really loud in doors. Food was consistent and good. I think they should offer ranch dressing for salads; beyond that no complaints. Parking is also not included and cost $9 at nearby deck for about two hours.
SG
SteveG
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were, as always, excellent. Best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten. I wish they’d take it off the menu so I would not feel like I was missing out by ordering something else.
S
Sophie
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food came fast and was delicious. Waitress was very attentive
R
Rb90
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reminded me of my grandma's cooking, which is a very high bar to cross. Would absolutely recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and staff attentive and kind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience. Food was absolutely delicious and our server Andy was very attentive and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service. Went for brunch and it was great. Only complaint was that it was a little noisy for we sat inside right by the bar. Definitely will be back though
A
Anisa
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food and service was great, stopped in for the first time and was pleased.
LB
LynneB
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food and service! Would highly recommend this restaurant!
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Felix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reserved a table here for lunch on a Friday and I must say that the experience was outstanding. The level of hospitality here was out the roof and the food was equally satisfying.
CM
ChristinaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very appreciative of the wonderful meals Chef Spotkill delights guests with. The entire staff were a wonderful added bonus that made for a great night out for a first time visitor to Atlanta. You did us proud!
j
jeannes
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable and the food never disappoints!
TR
TannishaR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I choose and early time to have a working lunch with my team. The space was ample for notes and small portfolios. The service was attentive which the team appreciated. The food was delicious.
CD
CaptainDave
Atlanta
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The meal was delicious. The service was good. The $20 parking across the street was Ridiculous… please get your own Valet… I’d rather give the valet $10-$15 than pay local parking. Probably won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day brunch! Food and service were great despite it being a busy Sunday.
TH
TonneH
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our table was ready right on time. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was amazing! I had the fried chicken and my husband the NY strip. The quality of everything and attention to detail sets them apart.
CE
CEandJE
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our compliments and gratitude to our waitress, Dorian. Her attentiveness, candid recommendations based on comments we made to her, her warmth and humor made for a very special dinner out. She even heard discussion of our anniversary and surprised us with a treat at the end of our meal. We will come back next time we are in town- for the food and will ask to be seated at one of Dorian’s tables!
SS
ScottS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fried chicken and collard greens the best I’ve tasted. Excellent service.
JC
JordynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful! I will be returning with my family.. Beautiful staff as well
MB
MsBrooklyn
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Food was good but it's extremely loud and you can't even have a conversation. I recommend asking for outside seating
KF
KenF
Hawaii
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service AJ behind the bar was awesome, friendly helpful in her suggestions and after not being there for over 4 years it was still outstanding If your in Atlanta on business or pleasure you must go there Also prices very reasonable Highly recommend Ken
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Enjoyed
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Genesis, was friendly & attentive & the food was delicious. S City Midtown is one of our favorites & we often go there for special occasions or just a night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience1
Way too loud.
KD
KennyD
Cincinnati
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service but a little loud though. It was good to see them doing so well!
AF
AliciaF
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food here. Amazing. Would love to come back soon.
C
Cosmopdx
Portland
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
The food was good, but the service was less than friendly and the restaurant was super noisy. Not a place for business conversations.
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Pbgulfgirl
Atlanta
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Been here many times Peach salad was smaller than in past. Other food was great Out of dessert by 6:15 Server was average. Kept forgetting things. Had great service in the past. Will come back
LT
LisaT
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Tip to older eaters: sit on the outside patio, which is covered (and heated in winter, fans in summer). It is too loud to sit inside and converse. Food is great, service is outstanding. I had a peach salad which was delicious. Shrimp were overdone and cold, but the staff brought me some more and took the charge off the bill. That is first-class service.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food, service and location were great! It was very loud, however.
E
Elaine
Detroit
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I’ve been dining here since 1997. The food and service is outstanding. I ate on the patio and the noise level at 6pm (!!!) from surrounding clubs was just horrendous. But I still loved my meal
M
Marc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed this place for dinner. It gets super noisy inside but outside is just fine.
M
Matt
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Very good customer service. We were visiting Atlanta and they were extremely helpful explain the menu to us. Making suggestions and a great wine and drink menu I would highly recommend it
AF
AprilF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time at South City Kitchen. Highly recommend!
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NalleliR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second time here and was not disappointed. The server was knowledgeable and offered suggestions. It was delicious and a must when I’m in Atlanta.
EF
ElizabethF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
vibes and food are super fresh stellar cleanliness easy to find southern sophisticated
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GRITS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience3
Loud. Requested patio but seated inside. Parking is a severe challenge. Food was great, Felt rushed as hostess kept swooping by to check our progress.

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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You can order delivery directly from South City Kitchen Midtown using the Order Online button. South City Kitchen Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-7358.

South City Kitchen Midtown is rated 4.8 stars by 5864 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 58 times today

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Google Map for South City Kitchen Midtown

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

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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

Spiced Cauliflower$14.00

Butter Peas$8.00

Corn$8.00

Marsh Hen Mill grits$7.00

Dessert

Peach Upside Down Cake$9.00

Chocolate Caramel Angel Tart$9.00

Banana Pudding Trifle$9.00

Gelato or Sorbet$7.00

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