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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7 (7243)
$31 to $50
Southern
1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309

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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
$31 to $50
Southern
Midtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Spotkill
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 transport
    MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2026

    US$79.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Gather around our table for a 3-course meal that feels like home. $79 for adults, $39 for children 12 and under, served 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The best part of Thanksgiving? The leftovers. Take home a little more of what you love — just ask your server for the details.
    Thanksgiving 2026 photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at South City Kitchen Midtown.

4.7

4.7
(7243)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Atlanta

    Southern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South City Kitchen Midtown offers "great food and service" with standout dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits. The atmosphere is lively and the staff is "attentive and friendly," making it a popular spot in Atlanta. Although noise can be an issue, the "delicious" southern cuisine and warm hospitality ensure memorable dining experiences.
7,243 Reviews
  1. Gwendolyn

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waitress was amazing. Food was good atmosphere was great. Can’t wait to come back.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded today
    Gwendolyn, We're happy your server made such a great impression and that you enjoyed the food and atmosphere! We'll share your compliments with our service and culinary teams. Thanks for dining with us—we can't wait to welcome you back!

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  2. Mike

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For over 30 years this has been a consistent gem in Midtown. Get service and great food.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded today
    Mike, Being called a Midtown gem after all these years means the world to us! We're grateful for your longtime support and happy our culinary and service teams continue to deliver. Thanks for being part of our story—we look forward to many more visits!

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  3. Lauren Gold

    Miami - Dade23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at South City Kitchen and I must say it is our new favorite restaurant in Atlanta! The food was exceptional, but more important was the excellent service and warmth that Jordan provided throughout our experience. He was attentive, personable, and professional, ensuring every detail was taken care of. His warm demeanor and genuine commitment to excellent service made our meal all the more enjoyable. Jordan is a true asset to the restaurant, and we would be delighted to have him serve us again!!
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for visiting South City Kitchen and for this wonderful review. We are thrilled to be your new favorite in Atlanta and glad the food exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about the attentive, personable service you received. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will make sure to share your praise with Jordan. All the best, Scott Dixon - General Manager

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  4. Errin

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous Sunday brunch. We arrived early for our reservation and received prompt seating. Our server, Jordan, was personable and efficient! Our food was outstanding and the vibes were incredible! 10 out of 10!
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled that your Sunday brunch was such a hit. We are glad we could seat you promptly and that your server was personable and efficient. We appreciate the kind words about the food and atmosphere, and we hope to welcome you back soon. We will let Jordan know about your compliments.

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  5. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were set about 15 minutes late for our reservation so a party with a wheel chair could be seated. The hostess asked us if that was OK and we of course were fine with that. Our service and food were outstanding.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your patience when we asked to shift your table so a guest using a wheelchair could be seated. We appreciate your understanding. We are thrilled that the hostess handled it smoothly and that you enjoyed outstanding service and food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks Robert!

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  6. Saundra Gold

    Atlanta54 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This restaurant has been around a long time -and it is still quite popular based upon the people waiting to be seated when we left - but Atlanta has so many wonderful new restaurants, I don't understand its popularity - it is always loud-the menu is ok -nothing noteworthy and the ambiance makes it always feel crowded as the servers move through -we went for a celebration for another member of our party-and we all agreed, having frequented many years past, that not much has changed and it is time to enjoy the memories of times past and move on...
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us for your celebration and for so many years of visits. We are sorry your meal felt underwhelming and that the noise and crowded ambiance took away from the evening. We appreciate your honest feedback and the memories you shared. We wish you many great new dining discoveries in Atlanta.

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  7. Richard

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great southern hospitality, food service was fast and atmosphere was humble.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded today
    Richard, Southern hospitality is what we're all about! We're glad you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and prompt service. Thanks for spending time with us, and we hope to have you back for another great meal soon!

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  8. steven

    Atlanta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service- love it every time I go there. Great business meal destination and place to show off to friends and family
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 7 days ago
    We're so happy you enjoy our food and service every time you visit. Thank you for choosing us for business meals and for bringing friends and family to show off our place. We appreciate your kind words and your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal.

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  9. Anna

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SKC Midtown was the perfect way to start our 1 day stay in downtown Atlanta. The food and service was excellent and we enjoyed our meal, leaving full and satisfied.
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for choosing SKC Midtown to start your one-day stay in downtown Atlanta. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the food and service and that you left full and satisfied. We appreciate you taking the time to share this, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.

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  10. samia Gold

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My server Jayden was amazing! Attentive, polite, kept a smile, and made a perfect aperol spritz. The food was good. I love SCK and will continue to come back because they do custom service right!
    South City Kitchen MidtownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad your server was attentive, polite, and smiling, and that they made a perfect Aperol spritz. We appreciate that you enjoyed the food and that SCK’s custom service keeps you coming back. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Spotkill
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 transport
    MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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FAQs

South City Kitchen Midtown feels like warm, Southern hospitality delivered with a buzzy, convivial energy, a converted-house space with an open-kitchen view, lively service downstairs and generally quieter seating upstairs.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed attire; guests commonly wear jeans or casual shirts while many others opt for business dress.

Yes, families are welcome; many guests bring children for weekend brunches and staff are described as accommodating and attentive to family needs.

Brunch portions tend to be generous, guests say brunch plates (like the frittata and other brunch entrees) are large enough to split or leave you comfortably full.

Yes, South City Kitchen Midtown has patio seating; guests describe sitting on a pleasant patio (sometimes covered) and enjoying a light breeze while dining outdoors.

Sunday is a standout, guests praise the Sunday brunch, and brunch service is posted for Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Yes, South City Kitchen Midtown hosts private parties; contact the restaurant to arrange a private event.

Weekend brunch is a sweet spot, South City Kitchen Midtown’s weekend brunch (Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–3:00 pm) is frequently singled out by guests as a standout experience.

Yes, South City Kitchen Midtown is often chosen for anniversaries and date nights, with guests praising attentive service, upstairs seating and a warm, celebratory atmosphere.

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South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
$31 to $50
Southern
Midtown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
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