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(404) 537-2870
1144 Crescent Ave NE
(14th Street)
Atlanta,
GA
30309
33.786219
-84.38424
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Northeast, Northeast
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-12am
Sun: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.22.09
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-12am
Sun: 11am-3:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
South City Kitchen
Last updated 7.22.09
What People Are Saying About South City Kitchen - Midtown
The Owner
South City Kitchen - Midtown
Owner
Since opening in 1993, South City Kitchen Midtown has established itself as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants. Combining the energy of Atlanta with the warmth of a Southern home, it's nestled in an updated, historic bungalow on the city's famous Crescent Avenue. Executive Chef Chip Ulbrich's training began in a comprehensive, European-style culinary apprenticeship program run by the Rock Resorts Company and accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Institute. In 2001, The James Beard Foundation recognized Chef Chip achievements. Dine on local specialties such as shrimp and…
The Editor
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – Trendy, transitional Midtown seemed like an unlikely place to sustain a New Southern restaurant established in the early 1990s, but supportive locals have kept this place hopping through the years, and SCK is now considered a pioneer of the Southern food movement. Properly lodged in an old historic bungalow off Crescent, the gentle yellow tones and white tablecloths set the stage for comfort dining. Despite the myriad creative touches that make the menu a fun read, the best dishes here are the simplest. Buttermilk fried chicken is honest food--crispy skin and moist meat get…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Free spots in this area are rare. Most drivers end up in one of the many pay lots, which charge about $5 for parking.
- Know Before You Go:
- South City Kitchen is a few blocks from Woodruff Arts Center and the restaurant welcomes early reservations.
- On the Menu:
- The fried green tomatoes are a must to start and the housemade banana pudding is the perfect ending.
- When to Go:
- South City Kitchen Midtown is located in the heart of Midtown, making it the perfect choice for your next business lunch.
- Fun Fact:
- Some consider South City Kitchen Midtown's buttermilk fried chicken to be among the city's best, including Barbra Streisand and Usher. So much so, in fact, that Usher asked our chef to cater his wedding.
- What to Drink:
- Finally, a drink that's got the pith it needs to be manly, but the sensitivity needed for a lady. How civilized. South City Kitchen Midtown offers a Southern Comfort-fused concoction called the Drunken Palmer that begs for a hot afternoon, a winding wrap-around porch and the wearing of hats and sportcoats.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
- Restaurant Special Features:
- Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations
- General Info:
- Open 7 Days
- Cuisine:
- Southern, Traditional American
- Smoking Permitted:
- At the bar
04/08/09
Good Eats in the City
by Jerrold at Citysearch
I've been a fan of South City Kitchen since my date and I visited after my Senior Prom. (Yes, that long) Once a regular, I hadn't really dined there in sometime before last night... but I was pleased to know that the formula hadn't changed.
SCK consistently provides a wonderful dining experience. They continue a tradition of innovative food with simple, high quality ingredients. And while some may question certain dishes, you can always be certain you'll have a wholesome, well-prepared, elegantly presented meal served by one of the best waitstaffs in the city.
Favorites: Crab Cake appetizer
Jambayla
Fried Chicken (unbelieveably juicy)
Banana Pudding
(the biscuits and corn muffins are to die for, too)
I've been recommending South City Kitchen to family and friends for well over 10 years... and will continue to do so.
- Pros: Consistancy, Waitstaff, Atmosphere
- Cons: Deck Parking
02/08/09
Decent Brunch
by BNSupra at Citysearch
We came to SCK for Brunch on a Sunday. The biscuits and cornbread were great. They were perfectly shaped and cute, little bites. They also offer a variety of breakfast cocktails, Bellinis, etc. I ordered the Breakfast Plate which came with grits, two eggs any style, three pieces of bacon, and potatoes. It was around ten dollars and the portions were pretty well sized. The potatoes that come with the breakfast entrees are the most flavorful. The taste of the food was good, but not anything special that I crave to eat again immediately. It's a nice place to come with a significant other on a nice weekend morning/early day. However, if you are looking for breakfast/brunch fare of the same portion and perhaps same taste and quality, but want something more casual and affordable, J. Christopher's is right around the corner.
By the way, this is the Vinings location, I posted for the wrong location sorry!
- Pros: Nice service, decent portions of food, clean and attractive atmosphere, romantic
- Cons: Can be a little pricey
01/31/09
A decent place.
by nowhammies at Citysearch
I dined at this restaurant with my brother recently, and I must say that I was expecting more than this. I agree, the service was great, but everything beyond the appetizer seemd sub-par. I thought the service was great, but again, the food wasn't that great. My steak wasn't that great, but my brothers fried chicken and mash potatoes looked pretty good. I just don't have much to say other than if you want Southern "down home cookin" look somewhere else, especially if you are paying this much for a meal. Again, I don't think this place is horrible, but it isn't all that great for the price. I recommend finding someone who has lived in the South all of their life to cook a Southern meal i.e. Paula Dean. Blah, blah, blah, blah, you know what I am saying.
- Pros: Great service
- Cons: Their food isn't that great
The Details on South City Kitchen - Midtown
Parking:
Free spots in this area are rare. Most drivers end up in one of the many pay lots, which charge about $5 for parking.
Know Before You Go:
South City Kitchen is a few blocks from Woodruff Arts Center and the restaurant welcomes early reservations.
On the Menu:
The fried green tomatoes are a must to start and the housemade banana pudding is the perfect ending.
When to Go:
South City Kitchen Midtown is located in the heart of Midtown, making it the perfect choice for your next business lunch.
Fun Fact:
Some consider South City Kitchen Midtown's buttermilk fried chicken to be among the city's best, including Barbra Streisand and Usher. So much so, in fact, that Usher asked our chef to cater his wedding.
What to Drink:
Finally, a drink that's got the pith it needs to be manly, but the sensitivity needed for a lady. How civilized. South City Kitchen Midtown offers a Southern Comfort-fused concoction called the Drunken Palmer that begs for a hot afternoon, a winding wrap-around porch and the wearing of hats and sportcoats.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
As Seen In…
Message from South City Kitchen - Midtown
- Award-winning wine list
- Patio dining in Midtown
- Open daily for lunch
Since opening in 1993, South City Kitchen Midtown has established itself as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants. Combining the energy of Atlanta with the warmth of a Southern home, it's nestled in an updated, historic bungalow on the city's famous Crescent Avenue.
Executive Chef Chip Ulbrich's training began in a comprehensive, European-style culinary apprenticeship program run by the Rock Resorts Company and accredited by The American Culinary Federation Education Institute. In 2001, The James Beard Foundation recognized Chef Chip achievements.
Dine on local specialties such as shrimp and grits, buttermilk fried chicken, she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes and banana pudding while viewing their exhibition kitchen or the Atlanta skyline on one of the best patios in the city. Eat the way the new South intended at South City Kitchen in Midtown.
A FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS CONCEPT
SUNDAY BEER & BBQ NIGHT
Join us every Sunday night from 5-10pm for our authentic Southern-style BBQ menu starting at $9.50 along with ice-cold $3 Sweetwater beers all night.
Offer code: REDEMPTION CODE
Valid 6/08/09 - 10/01/10
South City Kitchen - Midtown - 1144 Crescent Ave NEAtlanta, GA30309 - (404) 537-2870
