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South City Kitchen

South City Kitchen

Southern Food Restaurant, American Restaurant, and New American Restaurant$$$$
Midtown, Atlanta
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    The experts at Creative Loafing Atlanta and AJC recommend this place
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    Jaslin T.
    "Try the shrimp and grits; the she crab bowl was good as well 😁"(16 Tips)
    Kristin
    "Fried Green tomatoes were awesome as well as the shrimp n grits!"(31 Tips)
    David B.
    "Try the buttermilk fried chicken - Some of the most delicious #chicken I've..."(10 Tips)
    Kevin H.
    "Excellent friend chicken and waffles and try the chicken livers."(17 Tips)
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  • Mike t.heart icon on user image
    Mike the ElderMay 12, 2017
    Excellent fried chicken. Green tomatoes with goat cheese were ok. Fantastic brisket sandwich. Chicken & waffles only available for brunch. Friendly staff and a interesting wine menu.
  • Barry B.heart icon on user image
    Barry BloomMay 22, 2017
    A great find in Atlanta's midtown neighborhood. Pictured is their signature BBQ Shrimp appetizer. Deelish. I had fried chicken breast with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Fried green tomatoes.
  • Olivia
    OliviaAugust 5, 2018
    Flavorful fare! Pretty much everything we had was amazing! Chicken is a must. So is a peach salad. And oysters! And Rose! And banana cream brûlée. And....
  • Kyle U.heart icon on user image
    Kyle UnderwoodMarch 26, 2016
    By far the best chicken and waffles in the city. The chicken is perfectly fried and seasoned and the waffle is heavenly. They can both stand on their own, but together...pure food magic.
  • Grahame B.heart icon on user image
    Grahame BussJuly 2, 2019
    I love this place. Shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, beer - heaven. Sit at the bar. Very friendly. Now my days of visiting Atlanta are over. But, I shan't forget it. Don't miss it
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FetznerJune 28, 2016
    Food was good and they did a great job of accommodating our large group, all of whom had bags (we were on our way to the airport) which they stored for us. Great experience all around.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksFebruary 25, 2016
    The trending taste this week is the classic Southern favorite, fried green tomatoes. What better way to experience this taste than with some goat cheese at one of your favorites, South City Kitchen.
  • Ronald Clayton S.heart icon on user image
    Ronald Clayton SmallJanuary 18, 2014
    You can't go wrong with anything on the menu in this piece! Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and the crab cakes -- it's all good! The speciality drinks are the bomb as well! Nice spot!
  • Kristinheart icon on user image
    KristinDecember 7, 2014
    The best service ever. My husband was not thrilled with the waitress's recommendation and she brought him his second choice entree! Fried Green tomatoes were awesome as well as the shrimp n grits!
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJanuary 13, 2015
    Fun fact: I once sat and ate with a famous Chicago Bulls player here and didn't even realize what a big shot he is until I left. We both got the buttermilk fried chicken!
  • Krystle S.
    Krystle SimsAugust 1, 2014
    Do not miss a chance at the fried chicken. Oh. My. God. Also, the cornbread with fresh butter is EVERYTHING. Leave your diet at the door and indulge a little; it's worth it!
  • Bob B.heart icon on user image
    Bob BrunsApril 6, 2018
    Their fried chicken, potatoes and collard greens were phenomenal! Also great touch with biscuits and cornbread! Will definitely be coming back and recommending others.
  • Lauren G.heart icon on user image
    Lauren GrimmJanuary 19, 2017
    Share a set of the southern plates - don't miss the pulled pork, fried green tomatoes, chicken, chop and rabbit pasta! That order made a perfect dinner for 3-4.
  • Jenelle G.heart icon on user image
    Jenelle GrilesJuly 21, 2018
    The Staff, decor, ambiance and OMG, the food...euphoric! The bourbon cured salmon, geechie stew, chicken n waffles; everything was Perfect! Now I need a nap☺️
  • AJC
    AJCFebruary 27, 2015
    Ok, so chicken and waffles are not southern (seriously, look it up!), but that doesn’t mean we haven’t welcomed it into the fold and perfected it! After all, fried chicken is a southern staple. Read more
  • Hadrian X.
    Hadrian XIVDecember 12, 2013
    The pan roasted duck breast with red quinoa, Tuscan kale, and blood orange jus was amazing. If you have never tried duck, try this!
  • Leticia Q.heart icon on user image
    Leticia QuiñonesJanuary 13, 2019
    The place is really nice, fried tomatoes definitely worth to try. The place was really hot and I was sitting in the patio
  • Atlanta Meetings
    Atlanta MeetingsJuly 23, 2013
    Celebrating 20 years as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen Midtown specializes in contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJune 13, 2013
    For brunch, we love the cheddar scrambled eggs, stone-ground grits, and applewood smoked bacon and for dinner, the buttermilk fried chicken is where it's at.
  • Wendy D.heart icon on user image
    Wendy DarlingSeptember 4, 2013
    Fantastic experience tonight - every dish and drink delicious, gracious, not too cloying service. I rec the smoked pork chopped, fried chicken, trout, pineapple upside down cake.
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeJanuary 16, 2017
    Excellent shrimp and grits. Get the house salad with fried chicken for a healthy choice that allows you to try the chicken
  • Loni F.
    Loni FrenchMay 13, 2016
    Fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and crab cake appetizer are awesome! Staff will split potions for you.
  • Sarah W.heart icon on user image
    Sarah WJuly 11, 2018
    This was really good! A little pricey. But pretty good! I got the Trout. It had stuff that I never knew I would like, but it was pretty tasty!
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PaulSeptember 30, 2014
    Some of the best southern-inspired fried chicken on the planet. Pork belly and fried green tomatoes are superb starters. Great service all around.
  • Colleen B.
    Colleen BudgeOctober 1, 2013
    Areas of the restaurant are a little dark if you are one of those people who prefer to see what you are eating, but don't worry, they provide pen lights!
  • LadyJupiter.com
    LadyJupiter.comOctober 3, 2016
    Amazing brunch. The smoked salmon appetizer is great for sharing, just try to -not- fill up on biscuits & coffee before your meal arrives.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WhiteSeptember 19, 2014
    Fabulous duck!! Unbelievable halibut. Awesome buttery filet. Simple but perfect flat iron steak. Great cocktails. Better than Gun Show.
  • Occupy My Family ATL
    Occupy My Family ATLSeptember 4, 2013
    SCK Midtown is participating in Midtown Restaurant Week! Across Atlanta brunch, lunch and dinner menus will be offered at $15, $25 and $35 prix-fixe pricing tiers. Details: http://wp.me/p1t9ft-d8k
  • AJC
    AJCAugust 1, 2014
    South City Kitchen serves Southern classics with a modern touch and is probably one of the best-known restaurants in the city for doing it. Read more
  • Hugh G.
    Hugh GuineyMay 2, 2016
    Chicken & waffles are only available on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch! I learned this the hard way after coming in on a Friday afternoon.
  • Jamal L.heart icon on user image
    Jamal LiverpoolJune 21, 2016
    Fried green tomatoes, crab cake toast, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and collard greens....yep I'm useless for the rest of the day.
  • Mona A.heart icon on user image
    Mona AhdNovember 28, 2018
    We got the fried chicken and shrimp and grits both very tasty, the place also has a very cute and cozy feel
  • Veronica H.
    Veronica HOctober 23, 2013
    Fried green tomatoes and fried chicken are must orders. Get a back porch bourbon and georgia peach cocktail to wash it all down
  • Allison B.heart icon on user image
    Come hungry and ready to share. Things you need to eat: fried green tomatoes, apple butter, fried chicken n' waffles and the BLT. Hot damn delicious!
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FingermanFebruary 14, 2016
    Chicken and waffles were so good...no need to get them anywhere else in this city
  • Miguel L.heart icon on user image
    Miguel LopezApril 16, 2018
    Really good. Tons of options. And it has some lighter fare, too.
  • Atlanta
    AtlantaApril 14, 2014
    Dine at South City Kitchen, a highly acclaimed Atlanta staple and celeb favorite! Here you’ll taste reinvented Southern favorites.
  • Tawana B.
    Tawana BurnettOctober 9, 2011
    Shrimp and grits were really good. Would recommend brunch here and taking a 1st or 2nd look at the drink menu. Really great drinks to pair with your meal.
  • Vivheart icon on user image
    VivJune 2, 2014
    Great food. The chicken & waffle is yummy. Crispy chicken that isn't greasy at all. Grits & lemonade are also good.
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    VivJune 9, 2014
    Try the Chicken & Waffle offered during Sunday Brunch. Autumn is a great server! Ask for her section. Grits & Fried Green Tomatoes were good too.
  • Alice Q.
    Alice QJune 24, 2016
    Highly recommend: In house hot sauce. Catfish Ruben. Collard kimchi (gateway entry level, but balanced).
  • Huaisi C.heart icon on user image
    Huaisi CenNovember 1, 2016
    Take a photo before you eat can't show how good their food tastes.
  • Lynn Marie F.heart icon on user image
    Lynn Marie FrancoMarch 23, 2015
    Great service! They proactively split the portions in two if they can tell you intend to share. Love that!
  • India B.
    India BrantleyDecember 30, 2018
    The fried chicken and fried green tomatoes are delicious!
  • Josh W.
    Josh WeissJuly 10, 2018
    Go to the original one on Crescent. Classic for 20+ years--good dinners but brunch is the best. Nice for a family event.
  • Dolores L.heart icon on user image
    Dolores LoudermilkJuly 20, 2017
    Fantastic. Much better than Watershed. Great service and perfectly rich and creative food.
  • Alisha W.heart icon on user image
    Alisha WallaceApril 29, 2016
    Party of 8 and we all loved it! Mahi Mahi, Pork chops, fried chicken, shrimp & grits!
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.June 16, 2017
    they let you place orders to go! shrimp and grits was good to try as was fried green tomatoes
  • Josh W.heart icon on user image
    Josh WMarch 21, 2019
    Fried chicken is so juicy without being greasy! And great cornbread as well
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BuchananDecember 7, 2014
    The shrimp & grits is delicious and the bread is to die for.
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