104 Best Southern American Restaurants In Downtown

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1. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(7241)

$$$$

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 70 times today

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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2. The Southern Gentleman

4.7

Exceptional(3276)

$$$$

• Southern • Buckhead

Booked 58 times today

A lot of flavors with all the food and great service.

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3. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4.2

Awesome(2186)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

We really enjoyed the restaurant, young lady waiter was polite, prompt and professional. Thank you for allowing me too modify our reservations. India Luckett

4. Cuts Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3785)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Our overall experience was exceptional! The service, the food and the ambiance were top notch!

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5. By George - Atlanta

4.3

Awesome(1146)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Fantastic ambiance and spaced out tables. The service was incredible to accommodate our party during the switch over from breakfast to lunch. Terrific place to meet before any business in nearby downtown Atlanta.

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6. Marcus Bar & Grille

3.9

Excellent(1872)

$$$$

• Southern • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 32 times today

Our server was the greatest and she very helpful in accommodating my vegan eating preferences and made it happen

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7. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(1271)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Perfect personal service. Wait staff knows your name. Food delicious.

8. Poor Calvin's

4.8

Exceptional(8522)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

Our waiter made the experience ten times better. Explaining the dishes, drinks, and desserts in depth was super helpful! It made choosing what we wanted less difficult. Food was amazing and tasted fresh. Would definitely come back and explore different dishes.

9. TWO urban licks

4.5

Awesome(12028)

$$$$

• Southern • Poncey-Highland

Booked 62 times today

Ambience snd vibe is great and aesthetically pleasing! The cocktails and the food were amazingly delicious! I will come again and again!

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10. Sun Dial Bar & Lounge

4.4

Awesome(32)

$$$$

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Unmatched Views and an Incredible Sunset Experience The view is absolutely breathtaking! The Sun Dial is all about the experience of taking in Atlanta from the 72nd floor, and the 360° rotating observation deck makes it truly unique. There really isn’t a bad spot — no matter where you are, you’ll have an incredible view. You can also walk around the deck to find the perfect perspective as the sun sets. One thing to clarify is that the bar and restaurant below do not rotate. It’s the Sun Dial deck and its lounge chairs that rotate a full 360°, taking roughly 40 minutes to make a complete rotation. It’s a really cool way to watch the city change around you while enjoying the sunset. Our server was fantastic — friendly, attentive, and always very quick to bring us drinks or anything else we needed. Service definitely added to the experience. That said, the food and cocktail menus are fairly limited. They have the basics covered with beer, wine, and some good classic cocktails, but if you’re looking for creative or specialty cocktails, you won’t find a huge selection here. The food menu is also pretty small, making this more of a place to grab a quick bite and a drink rather than somewhere I would plan an entire dinner around. This may not be the trendiest rooftop in Atlanta, and the food and drinks aren’t necessarily what make it special. The view is the star of the show. As the tallest rooftop in Atlanta, the panoramic views are simply unmatched. I would absolutely recommend coming here at least once while you’re in Atlanta — especially around sunset. Come for the view, grab a drink, relax, and watch the city transform as the sun goes down. You won’t regret it!

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104 restaurants available nearby

1. South City Kitchen Midtown

2. The Southern Gentleman

3. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4. Cuts Steakhouse

5. By George - Atlanta

6. Marcus Bar & Grille

7. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

8. Poor Calvin's

9. TWO urban licks

10. Sun Dial Bar & Lounge

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