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1. South City Kitchen Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(7239)
$$$$
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 98 times today
For over 30 years this has been a consistent gem in Midtown. Get service and great food.
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2. The Southern Gentleman
4.7
Exceptional(3275)
$$$$
• Southern • Buckhead
Booked 80 times today
A lot of flavors with all the food and great service.
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3. The Blue Bicycle
new
4.3
Awesome(66)
$$$$
• Southern • Dawsonville
Booked 8 times today
Food is always wonderful at Blue Bicycle! Our server was a delight too. We arrived before cocktail service time, but she made sure our food and cocktails arrived together when it was time. Blue Bicycle has been one of our favorite restaurants for many years. Their standard of service and quality food has never varied!
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4. South City Kitchen Buckhead
4.6
Exceptional(3632)
$$$$
• Southern • Buckhead
Booked 80 times today
We had a lovely dinner at SCK. The service was excellent and the food was great. There were a number of larger groups, so it was a lively atmosphere the night we were there. Everyone in the group very much enjoyed their meal.
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5. Antebellum
4.8
Exceptional(3076)
$$$$
• Southern • Flowery Branch
Booked 16 times today
All six of us enjoyed our meal and the waitress was excellent
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6. Kitchen + Kocktails - Atlanta
3.9
Excellent(836)
$$$$
• Southern • Dunwoody
Booked 119 times today
Best experience ever!!!! Tasha is WONDERFUL!!! Food was…CHEF’s KISS
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7. South City Kitchen Avalon
4.6
Exceptional(2731)
$$$$
• Southern • Alpharetta
Booked 40 times today
We had an amazing experience for brunch! Food was so tasty and service was friendly and fun!! Thanks so much!
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8. Blue Ridge Grill
4.9
Exceptional(7356)
$$$$
• Southern • Buckhead
Booked 57 times today
As always, the food and service was excellent. Blue Ridge Grill never disappoints
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9. Lucky Hare
4.8
Exceptional(413)
$$$$
• Southern • Marble Hill
Booked 12 times today
Amazing food and excellent staff! Made our anniversary dinner very enjoyable!
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10. South City Kitchen Vinings
4.6
Exceptional(4503)
$$$$
• Southern • Vinings
Booked 46 times today
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at South City Kitchen on October 28, and I wanted to express how much this restaurant and its wonderful staff mean to us. Since moving to Atlanta in 2016, we've celebrated eight anniversaries at South City Kitchen. It has become one of our most cherished traditions, and this year was particularly meaningful. I was recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a form of blood cancer. The restaurant knew about my diagnosis and that, with treatment ahead, I wasn't sure when I would be able to return. With everything on my mind, I completely forgot to arrange my wife's traditional anniversary dessert featuring strawberries, which she absolutely loves. But somehow, even though we hadn't visited in six months, the staff remembered and made sure she received a special surprise. That simple act of thoughtfulness meant more to me than they could possibly know. Our server, Olivia, was absolutely fantastic! Her warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made an already special evening extraordinary. And the food? Quite simply, excellent as usual What makes South City Kitchen exceptional isn't just the outstanding food. It's the people, the relationships they build, and the way they make guests feel like family. This is what true hospitality should look like. As I begin my journey through cancer treatment and prepare for a possible bone marrow transplant, I don't know when I'll have the opportunity to return. But I can tell you this: I genuinely look forward to getting healthy and returning to South City Kitchen for another anniversary dinner. To Olivia, the management, the chefs, and the entire team: Thank you for giving my wife and me a beautiful memory during one of the most challenging times of our lives. You reminded us that sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impressions.

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  • Debra
    Atlanta •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food is very good and the service is even better. Colin made our visit extra pleasurable with his great personality, amazing service and attention to detail. Lovely atmosphere too. Will return for sure.
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    Marc Bar & Restaurant$$$$• Steak• Braselton
    •
    4.1
  • suzanneGold
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    All six of us enjoyed our meal and the waitress was excellent
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    Antebellum$$$$• Southern• Flowery Branch
    •
    4.8
  • Terri
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The pork chops were great. It was a comfortable atmosphere. Perfect place for a special dinner.
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    Table & Main$$$$• American• Roswell
    •
    4.8
  • Jo Lynn
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    Food was delicious and service was great! Will definitely be returning!
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    Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails$$$$• American• Alpharetta
    •
    4.8
  • LaurenGold
    Miami - Dade •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2026
    This was our first time at South City Kitchen and I must say it is our new favorite restaurant in Atlanta! The food was exceptional, but more important was the excellent service and warmth that Jordan provided throughout our experience. He was attentive, personable, and professional, ensuring every detail was taken care of. His warm demeanor and genuine commitment to excellent service made our meal all the more enjoyable. Jordan is a true asset to the restaurant, and we would be delighted to have him serve us again!!
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    South City Kitchen Midtown$$$$• Southern• Midtown
    •
    4.7

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