South City Kitchen - Midtown

12/07/07

Good food.

by tcsatl at Citysearch

I must say the chicken and dumplings is very good. Different from the traditional, but a nice twist.

The Crab Hash was ok. Service was attentive. We will go back. Its a good stop on the way to the symphony.

If you sit anywhere near the door, it will be cold. For some reason people seemed to stand in the door with it open.. Maybe they need to increase the size of the foyer or seat people faster.

10/25/06

Always a great experience

by as5216 at Citysearch

I've dined at South City Kitchen numerous times and the food and service have always been excellent. The fried chicken is divine and the desserts are great too. Good place to meet for work functions and a date.

• Pros: Great food and service
• Cons: Reservations usually needed

04/26/06

They stumbled for sec, but finished strong

by mr_rio at Citysearch

Dropped in on a Monday with my friend and although it was tricky for moment it was a good experience.

Started with the crab cakes (our dining barometer) and it was good, but not the best we've had out. For the entrees I had the steak and her the pork shoulder. The shoulder was a little more fatty than she liked and probably more than they expected it be as she let the waiter know. To make up for it the chef sent out his homemade pudding which left her grinning in spite of the earlier flub. And if she enjoyed, then it was enjoyable.

• Pros: Service, Graciousness
• Cons: Parking

03/30/06

Excellent example of Southern food done right

by secretagentwang at Citysearch

Went for lunch today (no reservation, 5 minute wait). Got there at 11:30 and the place was already filling up. Started off with the crab soup, which was thick, creamy, and very tasty (have no idea how you could eat a whole bowl). I had the buttermilk fried chicken, which came with mashed potatos & gravy, and steamed green beans. The chicken was great (lots of meat, though somewhat hard to eat with knife 7 fork... hey, I was theree with co-workers). Green beans were perfectly cooked, retained flavor and crunch. Mashed potatos and gravy were also good. Between a salad, two cups of soup, and three entrees we spent $70 (with tax, no tip). Definitely recommend to people who want to experience upscale Southern food.

• Pros: Great food, Efficient servers
• Cons: Noisy, Pricey

12/19/05

Southern favorites get edgy updates at this ever-popular Midtown eatery.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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 extra support from homey bourbon gravy. Tangy chow chow and Creole mustard sauce add zip to meaty crab cakes; sherry provides the perfect grace note to a soothing bowl of creamy she-crab soup. It's unlikely the decadent, satisfying pecan pie will ever leave the menu: It alone makes regulars out of first-time visitors.

11/23/05

Delicious

by bethipoo7 at Citysearch

I had the blackened catfish. The food was delicious.. It was a little loud, and there really arent that many choices on the menu. The group I was with said the fried chicken is great too. I enjoyed it.

• Pros: great food, nice servers
• Cons: loud

11/12/05

Looking for Usher.

by hurtlocker at Citysearch

We dined on Friday evening. Make a reservation. Had the fried chicken and chocolate pecan pie. The moist breast piece was cut and positioned so that the wing bone was pointing up with the breast meat below. The breading was slightly greasy, but hey, its fried chicken. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. The gravy was O.K., but it did not standout. The green beans were firm and fresh and mixed in the potatoes (I liked that, but some might not). For desert, the pecan pie disappointed. It tasted like normal pecan pie with some chocolate syrup. The worst aspect is the noise. It is very difficult to have a conversation with your date. It would be more difficult to conduct business. You have to talk very loud and you are seated very close to other couples. You end up hearing their conversations and they hear yours.

• Pros: Service, Food
• Cons: Noise, Parking

12/06/02

Good eats!

by dwel at Citysearch

Just plain good, what else can be said. Another little known, but growing spot is Vinocity Wine Bar and Rest. Excellent!

• Pros: Cordial, Homey
• Cons: Busy

11/15/02

food that isn't art

by mslarue72 at Citysearch

Brunch here is expensive but delicious! The service is always excellent. My fiance and I try to make a monthly after church brunch visit. parking can be a bit of a pain, but worth the hassle.

10/01/02

Thumbs Up From a Native

by sara_pi at Citysearch

Born and raised Atlantan (an endangered species), I always love a trip to South City. The food is delicious, but innovative (though don't think this is how we all eat!). If you've never had them, try the fried green tomatoes; otherwise branch out to the shrimp and onion beignets. Shrimp and scallops over grits takes me back to hot, lazy evenings vacationing in Charleston, while the fried chicken transports me to my grandmother's farm in south Georgia.

Definitely a bit pricey, but worth it if you want to guarantee a great evening.