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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
7028 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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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 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

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    US$89.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Please join us for your Valentine's Day celebration at South City Kitchen in Midtown. We will be serving a 3 course pre-fixe menu for $89 per person.

What 7,028 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

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.
7,028 Reviews
  1. Kirton

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, drinks, and excellent service! We will come again. I can't wait to visit when the weather warms up.

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  2. Marlene

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another fabulous meal at SCK! Great job by Mario!!!
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Marlene, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and the perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you had another fantastic meal at South City Kitchen Midtown. Your kind words about our food and service truly mean a lot to us. We're committed to providing our guests with the best dining experience and your feedback is a great encouragement to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal! Best regards, Chet Green General Manager

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  3. Kellen

    VIP

    Georgia

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fine. This location is a bit dated and the noise level really loud.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Kellen! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at South City Kitchen Midtown. We understand that the noise level and the dated environment were a bit of a letdown. We're always striving to improve and your input is invaluable to us. We hope to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable experience on your next visit. Best, Chet Green/General Manager

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  4. Nelson

    Atlanta

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only observation I would like to make, is for the restaurant to identify its gluten free options. Otherwise, the entire experience was enjoyable. Our waiter was top notch. I could tell he enjoyed the food he was selling at the restaurant. The food portions were absolutely worth the money. I had a great experience overall.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Nelson, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at South City Kitchen Midtown. We take pride in providing our customers with a great dining experience, and we're glad to know that you found our food portions worth the money. We're also delighted to know that you had a great time with our service. We appreciate your feedback regarding noting our GF options and will pass this along to our culinary director. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Chet Green General Manager

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  5. Carrie

    VIP

    Atlanta

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like South City Kitchen and it is typically one of my go to's. Although it was good, the service took longer and very little checking in and my go to appetizer was not as good.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Carrie, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoy South City Kitchen Midtown and consider it one of your go-to's. However, we're sorry to hear about the longer wait time and the inconsistency in our appetizers and service. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention and we will definitely work to improve these areas. We hope to provide a more consistent dining experience on your next visit. Best regards, Chet Green General Manager

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  6. Carlos Eduardo

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida es buena, el servicio es excelente y tienen una buena variedad de platillos

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  7. John

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to impress. Outstanding food and service.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hi John- Thanks for the review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy your visits to South City Kitchen Midtown. It's wonderful to know that our food and service consistently meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Chet Green/General Manager

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  8. Cheryl

    VIP

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been a fan of South City Kitchen since it opened while I was living in Atlanta. Whenever I return to the city, I always make it a point to visit one of their locations. This time, we chose the Midtown restaurant. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the food. The biscuits were either overcooked or had been reheated too many times, the fried chicken had an off taste, the mashed potatoes looked unappetizing and I didn't even want to try them, and the collard greens were mushy, as if they had been cooked days before and reheated excessively. As for dessert, I opted for the hand apple pie, but the crust was tough, likely made from the same dough as the biscuits. The filling was mushy and overcooked, which didn't do it any favors. On a positive note, the service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and engaging without being intrusive. I didn’t voice any complaints about the food, but I noticed she saw that I had left most of it on my plate. She recommended the hand pie, and when she returned to check on us and noticed the pie was mostly untouched, she apologized, consulted with management, and graciously removed the dessert from our bill. I find it incredible how different the dining experiences can be at each location, despite the fact that the fried chicken and biscuits are supposed to be consistent. Personally, I believe the Buckhead location is the best. Sorry, SCK Midtown, but your food just didn’t meet expectations this time.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Cheryl, We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit to South City Kitchen Midtown didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your loyalty and your feedback on our food, especially the biscuits and the mashed potatoes. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We're glad to hear that our service was excellent and you enjoyed the hand pie. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food and service in the future. Best regards, Chet Green General Manager

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  9. Liz

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and server were good. The hostess was not welcoming and gave us an attitude because the rest of my party was late. I understand that we were late and the kitchen was closing soon, but she could’ve been nicer instead of giving us attitude.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Liz. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our food and service at South City Kitchen Midtown. However, we're sorry to hear that your experience with our hostess didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a welcoming environment for all our guests and it seems we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your understanding and patience, especially given the circumstances. We'll certainly take your feedback into account as we continually work to improve our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon Warm Regards, Chet Green/General Manager.

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  10. Matthew

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Ron was fantastic. Food was amazing. Great spot for a quick business lunch
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Matthew, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at South City Kitchen Midtown and Ron took such great care of you! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our spot convenient for a quick business lunch. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, so we're glad we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best, Chet Green General Manager

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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 7028 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.

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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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