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Diners' Choice: Southern restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Southern cuisine in Atlanta? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Queenies
4.8
4.8 (571)
$30 and under
Southern
Canton
About the restaurant
Seasonal Chef driven meat and two restaurant featuring upscale southern favorites.
Top review
KimVIP
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Always quality food and excellent service! Queenies never disappoints.
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South City Kitchen Midtown
4.7
4.7 (7075)
$31 to $50
Southern
Midtown
About the restaurant
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.
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TerryVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service, as well as a lovely greeting up front. Next time, we will reserve a downstairs table, as we did not, and we are in our seventies. However, the table location did not hinder our server, who was delightful and energetic, and it most likely contributed to a quieter atmosphere, so all good. We will definitely return. A great experience!
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PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
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"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
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The Mill Kitchen and Bar
4.7
4.7 (3063)
$30 and under
Southern
Roswell
About the restaurant
Modernized, Southern Comfort Food in Roswell, GA. The Mill Kitchen and Bar, the The quintessential Southern neighborhood restaurant, is a down-to-earth spot, where the casual vibe is heightened by the mouth-watering cuisine, the culinary-inspired cocktails, the large selection of craft beers and the thoughtfully selected wine list. Whether a guest prefers the well-appointed dining room, the comfortable bar or the sizeable patio complete with a fireplace, it is a gathering spot for those who want to conjure up their favorite memories or create new ones. We invite you to visit our popular Roswell Restaurant!

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BobVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent restaurant. We went for the Tuesday burger special and were not disappointed. Dry good burger and our server Katie was terrific. Very prompt without being pushy and went out of her way to make us comfortable
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Shrimp & Grits
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Mother's Day Prix Fixe $75 Menu
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South City Kitchen Buckhead
4.7
4.7 (3318)
$31 to $50
Southern
Buckhead
About the restaurant
Cross the slow-cooked flavors of the South with the fast-paced energy of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood and you’ll find yourself at South City Kitchen Buckhead. As the great Atlanta skyline sets the scene, Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, banana pudding, and shrimp and grits fill the air from their exhibition-style kitchen. Dine the way the new South intended at South City Kitchen.
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Brad
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Had a business lunch at South City Kitchen and it was fantastic. Great food, great service and great environment.
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BANANA PUDDING
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
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SHE-CRAB SOUP
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Old Vinings Inn
4.7
4.7 (2865)
$31 to $50
Southern
Vinings
About the restaurant
In the quaint & historic town of Vinings, Old Vinings Inn is steeped in fond memories and heritage. Our house has served many functions in its past - a post office, a general store, a filling station - and for the last 25 years we welcome you into our home celebrating life& milestones or just simply an elegant, gracious, and tasteful Southern dining experience!

We serve classic Southern fare like our famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits plus amazing modern Southern cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients by our Executive Chef. Visit our Attic Bar for live music Thursday through Saturday nights!

Join us today and be a part of history in the making!
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Kris
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service, charming place
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Shrimp & Grits
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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Live Entertainment
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Crescent City Kitchen
4.6
4.6 (193)
$30 and under
Southern
Virginia Highland
About the restaurant
Crescent City Kitchen is Atlanta's premier dining destination where we have elevated the typical dining experience with our signature creation - the Croffle! Our signature croffles are an innovative twist on a classic brunch favorite, delightful marriage of a crispy waffle and buttery croissant.

We invite you to indulge in a unique and delicious culinary experience as you savor the golden perfection of the croffle which can be perfectly paired with your favorite toppings and accompaniments, as well a wide array of our specialty cultivated dishes and your favorites that we added our touch to.

We welcome you to join us at Crescent City Kitchen for brunch or dinner and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experience that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
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Tanya
Dined 4 days ago
We dined for the first time at CCK last Sunday and they did not disappoint. Our super sweet server, Diamond, was outgoing and attentive too. We got the flight and the lobster bites were good, but I liked the salmon bites better. Loved the hot honey dipping sauce. Order the spinach and cheese, it’s scrumptious with the homemade chips which are also very tasty. Last, we shared the an order of egg rolls stuffed with chicken, sausage, seafood, peppers and cheese … seasoned PERFECTLY! It was huge too. We gotta go back soon.
A photo of South City Kitchen Vinings restaurant
South City Kitchen Vinings
4.6
4.6 (4382)
$30 and under
Southern
Vinings
About the restaurant
South City Kitchen Vinings gives Southern food a modern, upscale spin in a warm setting perfect for gathering with friends and family.

South City signatures like buttermilk fried chicken and creamy banana pudding share the spotlight with seasonal dishes served exclusively in Vinings, an extensive beer selection, and adventurous wine and cocktail lists. Savor these flavors during dinner, Sunday brunch or your next private dining event.
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A
Dined 2 days ago
What an incredible birthday experience. From a personally signed menu to ‘extra’ mashed potatoes in our to go bag - the staff, food and experience were amazing.
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PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
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BANANA PUDDING
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
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South City Kitchen Avalon
4.5
4.5 (2504)
$31 to $50
Southern
Alpharetta
About the restaurant
South City Kitchen Avalon continues the beloved tradition of elevated Southern cuisine and genuine hospitality with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner and weekend brunch in Alpharetta’s premier dining and retail destination.

Enjoy our sophisticated Southern food: South City Kitchen signatures are offered in addition to seasonal, chef-driven southern creations exclusive to the Avalon location.

Whether you’re staying at the Hotel at Avalon for business or enjoying Avalon’ s awesome shopping and entertainment, we look forward to introducing our iconic cuisine to a new neighborhood.
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PattiVIP
Dined 1 day ago
I have not been to South City Kitchen at the Avalon in a while and what a delightful experience it was! I had lunch with a friend and our server was Mohan who was attentive, but not hovering, and was quick with drink refills and excellent service. Our salads were delicious and we enjoyed a relaxed time in a quiet environment to catch up with each other. We will return, for sure!
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
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PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
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"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN
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Paschal's Restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1742)
$30 and under
Southern
Castleberry Hill
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of the historic Castleberry Hill Neighborhood you will find Paschal’s Atlanta Restaurant; an icon completes with a rich history from six decades.

Paschal’s is known for its exceptional Southern Cuisine, upscale atmosphere, and a retro style that gives customers the perfect southern hospitality experience.

Paschal's enhances its dining experience with warm and inviting private and semi -private dining areas. Whatever the occasion; weddings, family reunions, business meetings, or special celebrations, Paschal’s is the perfect choice, and we look forward to serving you.

Please Note: Maximum Capacity for open Table reservations, will be 8 guests maximum for each table. Paschal's Restaurant only accept large parties in the open table system 8 guests at a time, at each table. You will be charged 10$ per person for cancelations of parties that are 8 or more. We do not accept Cash payments at Paschal's Restaurant.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 6 days ago
Great experience. Food was amazing! Our server was very attentive.
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Paschal's Famous Peach Cobbler
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Catfish Filet
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Chicken Wing
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Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
4.3
4.3 (2063)
$30 and under
Southern
Downtown
About the restaurant
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history of music, food, drink and socializing in the South. Located in the former Macy’s building in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee will be applied to your bill, this does not apply on Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.
Top review
RodneyW
Dined 7 days ago
Great Vibe!! Friendly service and great live music.
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