We had a great visit at South City Kitchen! We dined in on a Sunday afternoon with a reservation. We were seated immediately. Service was friendly and efficient. My husband had the shrimp and grits, and I had the chicken and waffles. The meal came with a complimentary bread basket (delicious, especially the cornbread) and dessert. read more

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Idk if I ever called food boring before but in comparison to the other restaurants in Atlanta this was boring. Not memorable food. Maybe it was due to the limited menu because of renovations but it lacked in flavor. The restaurant is nice, very quiet. The waiter was good and accommodating. But otherwise meh. read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - SOUTH CITY BREAKFAST - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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SCK consistently serves quality southern cooking. I always start with the fried green tomatoes, which are a must. This visit I got the shrimp and grits which were made perfectly with a red gravy. Service as usual was quick and helpful. This particular location sits off the lobby of a hotel so it has a very nice ambience for casual or nice dining Occassions. read more

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Spectacular restaurant at the Avalon in Alpharetta!! Located inside the hotel, restaurant also has street entrance. Friendly staff and probably the best service I got in a long time from a server. Phil. The dude is the man. Being new to Atlanta metro - he also took time to write me a full page of suggestion of things to do. Food wise - pork chop was delicious. Hands down. Fried chicken was rich but very moist and tender. Cake was also delicious perhaps too large for one person to eat by themselves. Cocktails were stiff. I had julep which was the first for me. Ambiance was nice , modern , open space but still intimate to degree! read more

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I was in the area and looking for dinner just before 9PM and saw that this restaurant was open and nearby. I popped in and was immediately seated in the classy dining room. They have bar, table, and booth seating with an open kitchen view. I ordered the Shrimp & Marsh Hen Mill Grits and the proportion of roux to grits was good. And the roux was filled with big plump shrimp and tasty chunks of tasso and had a tanginess from the tomatoes. I asked if they had any bread to go with the meal and they provided a yeast roll and a corn muffin. Possibly due to staffing levels, service was not good. I could not get a drink refill until the end of meal when I was leaving. And when I requested my check, it took a long time to receive it and another long wait for it be processed. read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - Shrimp & Marsh Hen Mill Grits - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The bread and corn bread at the beginning are so delicious. Put the butter on that cornbread- yum! The chicken liver appetizer is so good. I haven't chicken livers prepared that way before. However they do it.. it adds some crunchy texture to the livers. We ordered so much food and it was all so delicious. read more

Our group of eight dined here tonight and had such a great experience from start to finish! As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a beautiful interior. There's a separate bar area with high tops that's perfect for casual drinks or happy hour, and the dining room manages to feel both intimate and modern while still open and spacious. This spot is especially good for groups--the large tables easily accommodate bigger parties, and the service was prompt, attentive, and friendly the entire evening. Splitting a check so many ways can often be a headache, but they handled it with no problem, which we really appreciated. Now for the food--the real standout! Every dish at our table was a hit and not a bite was left behind. The fan favorites were the trout, fried chicken, grilled pork chop, Caesar salad, deviled eggs, and banana pudding. On top of that, they offer a well-rounded cocktail, wine, and beer list, plus a few fun mocktails. Two people in our group tried the strawberry banana margarita mocktail and loved it--it was flavorful, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for any occasion--whether it's a night out, a celebration, or after-work drinks. The friendly service, great food and drinks, and beautiful setting (with nearby shopping and restaurants to explore) make it a place I'd definitely recommend and look forward to returning to read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - Pork chop - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place has certainly become an Atlanta staple. It is dependable and tasty, but not necessarily original. It's good food but nothing here will blow your socks off. The Nashville bites had good flavor but were nowhere near "Nashville hot." The deviled eggs were also good but not spectacular. The entrees were decent, with their Springer Farms fried chicken being the star of the show. The pieces were crispy and had flavor, but not enough to make it a "must return" or "must share" experience. Our server was friendly, attentive and gave good recommendations. Set in the east corner of the Avalon, this spot is heavy in foot traffic and social vibes. Hard to go wrong with the biscuit and cornbread basket. Enjoy that while you wait for your food to come. read more

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I ordered the sck smash burger. It was a very simple looking plate burger with nice crispy golden fries on the side. I like the fact that they give me individual mayonnaise and ketchup jars. I totally forgot to take a picture of the burger. I was hungry. But I'm showing you the empty plate. It came with B&B pickles which I'm not a fan of but they were sliced so thin and the cheese had more than enough flavor to disguise the less than dill flavor. I have to say it was a very very good burger. The meat was tender and juicy.Kawana the bartender was excellent at explaining exactly what I was ordering. Great personality easy to talk to. It was very nice to sit and watching the TV. It was about 1: 30pm before they closed very quiet with lovely music playing. read more

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Love the food variety and location. We frequent the location and then get to stroll through Avalon The service has been spotty at times but when they get it right, it's a very enjoyable dining experience The seating and tables aren't the most warming. The atmosphere is a little loud for my liking. Overall, we enjoy visiting them when we want a change of pace. read more

Table for 4 for Dinner We had just finished a movie at a nearby theater and took the short walk over to South City Kitchen. We entered through The Hotel at Avalon's lobby, took a left, and stepped into the restaurant. We have been to this hotel and restaurant before, but never during the holiday season. The decorations were everywhere, and the space looked very festive. We approached the podium, but no one was there at first. A minute later, someone who appeared to be a server came over, said hello, and immediately picked up a ringing phone. It sounded like she was taking an order for a hotel guest. We were just standing there for a few minutes while she kept going and kept going with the phone order. Eventually the actual hostess arrived, and once I let her know we had a reservation, she handed us menus and we were led to a booth. Soon after, the person who was taking the phone order, came over and greeted us with a warm smile. She knew the menu inside and out and was very personable. She could tell we were kinda in a hurry and informed us she would try to keep things moving. She brought waters while we looked over the menu, and by the time she came back, we were ready. I ordered a 3 Tavern Prince of Pilsens and Wifey ordered the Creature Comforts Classic City Lager. My youngest went with an Espresso Martini, and my oldest stuck with her water. The girls added deviled eggs as an appetizer. The drinks came out pretty quickly and to continue with the festive atmosphere the deviled eggs were dropped off by another staff member dressed like an elf. For dinner, my oldest built her own entrée by bundling a couple of appetizers together. She ordered the crab cakes and fried green tomatoes. My youngest ordered the Wagyu Beef Cheeks with Parmesan grits and broccolini. Wifey and I decided to share the Cold Smoked Grilled pork chops. While we were waiting for our food we looked up and realized there was a complementary basket of breads already on the table. It was a mixture of small cornbread muffins and biscuits. The cornbread had actual pieces of corn baked in, which added some cool texture to them. The food definitely took longer than expected, and the person who delivered it apologized for the wait, as soon as it arrived. Everything looked great once it hit the table, and everyone enjoyed their meal. We finished with just enough time to head outside for the tree lighting. Overall, it was a very good experience and I'd come back the next time we're in the area. 4.5 rating read more

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Inside the bustling Hotel at Avalon is there delicious South City Kitchen. Immediately seated by the front odd the restaurant where there sat only two benches. The view included the patio with a fireplace and nice seating (with blankets). Not too hungry, I ordered the scallops with Brussels. The sauce the scallops sat on was amazing. My mother ordered the scallops with broccolini and red skin potatoes. I would prefer them a tad more buttery and seasoning but in the scallop sauce... just great! My father had the trout and we all left our plates empty. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. He provided great service that would welcome you to come back. read more

We came here after an evening of amazing witchy woman magic. Victoria was our server and she was absolutely incredible. She was on it 100% of the time. We had everything that we needed the entire night. The mood inside the building is slightly dim but romantic and warm and friendly. The food was outstanding. The chicken livers highly recommends, shrimp and grits was quite delicious, the asparagus were a bunch of fat boys, but what really stood out the most was the biscuits and cornbread. Everything was delicious but eat those biscuits! My regret is not getting photos to do this place justice, but we were in such a beautiful moment all evening I won't mourn it too much. read more

Although it is a bit on the pricer side, it's a great place to come every now and again because the food and drinks are so good (keeping in mind I've only been for breakfast/brunch). Reservations: We made a reservation for a Saturday morning at 11:00AM. The restaurant didn't seem too busy at the time, so I don't know that you NEED one per se, but better to have it if you're able to make it. Parking: There is a free parking deck right next to the restaurant. It fills up pretty quickly though. But no worries. There are plenty of feee parking options within the Avalon; you will just have to walk a little to get to the restaurant. There also is valet parking available if you're interested. I didn't use it so not sure about the pricing. Food: So delicious! Each table gets started with biscuits and cornbread, with butter and apple butter. So good! Then we ordered the fried green tomatoes. It comes with goat cheese and a red pepper coulis sauce. Absolutely amazing. I ordered the smoked brisket hash which was delicious; so big and so filling. I could only eat half of it there. My friend got the fried chicken and waffles, which is their signature dish. She loved her meal as well. Drinks: I ordered the Bellini and it was so good! Would order it again. Vibe: Mohan was our waiter and he was fabulous! Answered all of our questions and made sure we were well taken care of. The restaurant wasn't too loud so it was easy to talk without having to raise my voice. Like I said, it was a bit on the pricier side, but the meal is so good. Oh and the hostess was very warm and welcoming! I see myself coming back to this location. read more

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We decided to celebrate our anniversary a little early. We had amazing service by Victoria, she was very knowledgeable of all the menu items. The food was amazing as it always is from the appetizers we had Fried Green Tomatoes and BBQ jumbo shrimp along with cornbread and biscuits . We had the fried chicken, with mashed red potatoes and collard greens. My husband had the pork chop. The ambiance was absolutely stunning throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend read more

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The bar here is conveniently situated in the lobby of the Hotel Avalon. You are likely to see a crowd at almost any time because of the open ambiance and ability to order from the full kitchen menu. It's quite lovely and reminds you of a hotel bar in any cosmopolitan hotel. Top tier decor and selection. Of my 6 or 7 visits here, I've only visited the bar and have had great service each time EXCEPT from the female bartenders. Like I noted, there is almost always a crowd here. However, the male bartenders are still attentive and engaging. Unfortunately, I've had consistently poor engagement from the female bartenders. They've walked right past me several times without acknowledgment. They have been very short with answers to menu questions. They also have walked off to help another guest mid-sentence instead of offering me more time to decide. Today, I had the displeasure of a rude encounter simply because I was asking questions. I typically enjoy being able to linger at the bar for a bit, try a few drinks and/or food options. But I'll only do it from now on if I see particular bartenders are working. The others ruin the otherwise lovely atmosphere. read more

Rio was excellent. Communicated to our group well and was very attentive. Will surely return to this location again in hopes he is our server. read more

The best fried chicken in all of Georgia. Great fried green tomatoes too. Such an elegant place and an elegant server named Victoria. She knew everything about southern food and hospitality She made my NY butt feel welcomed . Def a place to add to your list read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Very slow service. Took 30 minutes to get a table when they had plenty of empty tables. Most likely short of servers. Had the Southern breakfast. Eggs were cold. Bacon cold and chewy. Coffee was ok, below average. Ambience is nice. read more

Dined here with family. Service was spotty. Waitress kept disappearing even though the restaurant wasn't close to full. Food was hit or miss. Biscuits and cornbread very good. Waffle and fried chicken were both burned/over cooked sent back to kitchen. 2 nd serving still overcooked imo but family member ate some. (They said it was dry). frittata very good. Fried green tomatoes very good. She crab soup had almost no flavor and the wrong type of sherry (too dry not rich). Overall it was a mediocre experience. For the price, not above average. read more

The food looked great but tasted mediocre. We ordered deviled eggs, pork shop with mashed potatoes and greens and the lamb with brussel sprouts. My favorite was the brussel sprouts. I expected better for the price. The service was great from the host to our waitress. He was very attentive. The ambiance was very inviting and comfortable. read more

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Imagine my surprise when I made an order to pick up and after I left, I noticed that there was an 18% convenience charge. I had also tipped which meant I got double charged. I don't know when these convenience charges started popping up, but I think it's very unethical. Very disappointed. read more

This dinner was a 10/10. I had fried green tomatoes (not pictured) and it was so flavorful. The springer fried chicken meal itself was phenomenal with well blending flavors and I loved the homemade hot sauce recipe! Dessert was good but 'different' for banana pudding. There was a crème brûlée type style of creating this dessert which was an acquired taste due to the texture being unusual for a banana pudding (7/10). The place itself was nice, quiet and spacious. The service was great and well paced for a group outing which I was attending. read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - Banana Pudding - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Love coming here for lunch or brunch or dinner. Customer Service is always great. Food is always good and a pretty southern style. The hotel where this one is located can get quite busy, but the RESTUARANT tries to keep things really calm and quiet read more

I only give this place 5 stars because of our waiter Chase with the beard. He was incredibly kind and attentive. Another staff member said they would check to see if a food item contained an allergen and then would come back to let us know before ringing it in. However when she came back, she set that food item down and walked away without allowing us to ask or say anything. Chase saw this mistake and remedied it. He took it off the bill as well. He gave exemplary service and was quick to take care of everything. I would only go back because his service was incredible and he was super friendly. I would suggest getting more waiters like him because he did an excellent job. read more

In Avalon you always get in high spirits of being in an amazing neighborhood and South city adds more pleasure to this feeling. Service is always warm and helpful to choose the kind of drinks we need to suit our taste and food according to the mood of the day. Ambiance is definitely pleasing and uplifts your spirits. Food is tasty and they also have quite a few vegetarian options along with the kid's menu. read more

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Went here for Sunday brunch around 10:45 AM, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to park--there seemed to be plenty of spots available, which is a win for a weekend brunch! The food was fantastic, and the portion sizes were no joke--definitely come hungry. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and came out fairly quickly despite it getting busier as the morning went on. One of the highlights was the live band playing while we ate. We were seated close to them, but the volume was just right--lively enough to enjoy the music but not so loud that we couldn't hold a conversation. It added a really fun, relaxed vibe to the meal. Definitely a spot I'd return to--great food, chill atmosphere, and stress-free parking. Perfect way to spend a Sunday! read more

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Service is amazing, our waitress Victoria was very sweet and attentive, great hospitality!! I'll be back!!

Amazing experience!! we heard from multiple people prior to visiting we have to go to South city and we were so excited when we realize we have it in the hotel we were staying at! I was able to book a brunch reservation through OpenTable, which was awesome! The surface was gray, and the food was authentic, but elevated! read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - THE KING BISCUIT - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Booked reservations through OpenTable for 7:30pm. Parking is a nightmare so we paid $15 plus tip to valet through the hotel. We were seated immediately. I had the burrata salad. Delicious and perfect size for a light dinner. (Could have added protein but I didn't). My friend had the fish special which was Grouper, and she said it was delicious. We had a slice of blueberry lemon cake for dessert. It was huge and perfect for sharing- super yummy and flavorful!! Place was crowded so that made service a little slow. Not terrible for a leisurely dinner that most people take, but we were on a time crunch with babysitters at home. Several large crowds of families and friends at surrounding tables, but noise level wasn't bad. You could still hear their background music a little. Bar was very crowded. Overall, a nice experience but the parking situation will definitely cause us to pick other similar settings like Halcyon or the Collection before going back to Avalon. read more

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Victoria at Avalon was AWESOME and hilarious!! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and was able to suggest very delicious selections. Thanks Victoria for making our experience great -- we will be asking for her our next visit...because we will be back!! read more

The inside was beautiful. The service was amazing. And the food ... chefs kiss! I can't tell you how many times the manager came by to ask how we were doing. Top notch experience. read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - GRILLED WAGYU FLAT IRON - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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During the busy holidays, we were gifted a dinner here. Parking was crazy but we finally figured out the restaurant will validate parking for 2 hours! Decorated for the holidays the tables were festive and booths cozy. Reservations guaranteed us a table and we were seated quickly. Craft cocktails are a special occasion and this day marked one! The country thyme lemonade was tasty and not overly sweet. I do recommend taking some of the thyme off the sprig and incorporating it to the drink. Complimentary biscuits and cornbread are presented. Both are great, but I am team biscuit. Fluffy, light and oh so good. The cornbread was also tasty with bits of real corn in them. We started with the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and red pepper coulis. Fabulous, a perfect blend of tart, tangy and that bit of sweet pepper. A definite favorite. My hubby opted for the Springer MTN fried chicken with mashed red potatoes and replaced the greens with grits. This was served with an au jus that was amazing. Crispy, crunchy and moist chicken! Some of the best we've tasted. Sides were solid as well with the potatoes nudging out the grits. I chose the shrimp and grits. One of my go to orders and this was why we received the gift card. Ample portion, as I took half home. Plump juicy shrimp in a rich roux with Tasso ham gravy. Grits are seasoned nicely. A great location if you are out shopping. Perhaps we will do brunch there next! read more

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Just an ok experience. One of our entrees came out cold. I am sure the timing was off because after we ordered, it took 55 minutes for our food to come out. The manger apologized for the experience, which was very nice because we didn't say anything, the server picked up on our disappointment. The food really is just ok, nothing special, and all of the entrees were over salted to our taste. I have to say our server and the manager were great, I wish food was as good. read more

We had an amazing experience at South City Kitchen in Avalon. The food was Excellent, the waiter was okay... Everyone was super nice! My daughter and I truly enjoyed our time here!!! The front staff were also super helpful and friendly!!! Will definitely be going back and bringing family here!!! read more

We decided to visit SCK for brunch yesterday. I ordered the fried chicken plate and bf had the blue crab "quiche". My chicken was excellent, red potatoes were ok but greens had too much garlic. The "quiche" resembled a hockey puck, in size and texture. It looked nothing like the picture on their website ... there were no fluffy eggs, very little crab and it was terribly overcooked. The restaurant should be embarrassed that this dish ever left the kitchen. read more

Came here for breakfast and really enjoyed my yogurt and green smoothie. Overall I found it was a great value but I did notice that my coworker's avocado toast may not have been as great of a value for what they got. I would have assumed they would have gotten a side of fruit with their avocado toast for that price. Regardless, the latte was one of the best I've had at a restaurant and I was by far surprised by it. I'd come back! read more

South City Kitchen - Avalon - Southern Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Very good food and service. Excellent variety and prices are reasonable. Definitely recommended

We have had great service each time we have eaten here. They have lots of gluten free options(our server even brought us GF bread without asking for it!). I had the shrimp and grits- while it was very flavorful, it was a little soupy for my liking. read more

3.5 stars I've been here twice now and I think that's enough to give an honest review. Pros: ambiance - the decor is masculine and modern with flattering lighting. Wait: I've always been seated immediately and I think that's because it's on the less busy side of Avalon and tends to avoid people just walking in, which isn't to say it isn't popular, it is, it's just located in a less bustling section. The menu is creative and from a technical perspective the food is above average. However, there's something about it that ever so slightly misses the mark. Stuff I've tried: Chicken liver appetizer: nice quality liver and good sauce but the livers need to be crispier. Also the amount of micro greens (which also appeared on the pork chop) was too much. Shrimp and Grits: my boyfriend actually got this and he loved it. I thought it was just ok. The shrimp, however, were large and perfectly cooked. Cold Smoked Grilled Pork Chop: Ginormous pork chop cooked perfectly but the sauce was slightly too sweet and lacked depth and there were way too many micro greens. Pan seared trout: star of the show. Cooked perfectly and all the flavors meshed. 5/5. South City Kitchen is good, but not great, especially considering how expensive it is. Service is solid. Drinks are extremely average, but at least the moody lighting makes your skin look fantastic. read more

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