We had a fantastic experience at South Kitchen + Bar! We started with drinks--a frozen chocolate martini (absolutely decadent!) and a few beers. Great spot to celebrate our graduate! Go DAWGS! The real standout of the meal was the duck fat tater tots. These were sinfully delicious. They were crispy, rich, and easily one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. They include three different dips We visited during lunch service, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. The portions were generous, especially considering the price, and the overall quality was excellent. If you're looking for a great lunch spot with memorable bites and solid service, South Kitchen + Bar is definitely worth the visit! read more

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I'd give this a 4.5 if I could! I had a few hiccups with timing, but the flavors and the proactive service recovery made it a place worth returning to. The ambiance was also a vibe. The food: I went with the Fried Chicken Blue Plate. Between the regular and the Nashville Hot, the Nashville was the winner--flavorful and moist without being overwhelming with the spice. Huge shoutout to my server for suggesting the brussel sprouts; that glaze is incredible and they were easily my favorite part of the plate. The mashed sweet potatoes were unique--I'm still debating if I liked them or loved them. The jalapeño cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but on par with most restaurant cornbread. The mac & cheese wasn't bad, but also didn't do much for me like most restaurant mac & cheese. The cocktail: Do not sleep on Nana's Naissance. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ingredients, but it's like an elevated take on Rumchata. The service: I was seated at the bar and experienced a noticeable delay--a group that arrived well after me almost finished their meal before mine arrived. However, the waitress acknowledged the wait before I even had to mention it and made things right. I really appreciate that kind of proactive service. We're all human, and they handled the situation very professionally. read more

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In town for a cheer event. Service got a big confused because a cheer mom didn't take a look at the menu for kids before having us seated. The staff was great about figuring out how to accommodate us just for most of the parents to get up and leave. I stayed to enjoy my salmon dinner. The okra was seasoned perfectly and the Brussels sprouts added that extra flavor. read more

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I only give it two stars because of the great performance of the servers. Food was relatively expensive for what it was and embarrassingly bad. I had guests from Canada and they wanted to try Southern cooking. Chicken dry as sandpaper, tallow fries soggy, super salty and flavorless (McDonalds and Burger King are Champions in comparison), burger buns look to be flavored with something like "everything" bagel and inedible. read more

Ambiance of this place is outstanding. Love the marble, love the ceilings, love the stained glass. The bar was pretty impressive as well. I was visiting from out of town and my friend made us a late dinner reservation (8 on a Thursday.) We were seated right away. We started with the pimento cheese appetizer...they were able to give us all veggies and no bread which is awesome. I got a Fogbound which I thought I would like more that I did. I realize it's a martini but I thought it would have more of an Earl Grey taste (spoiler: it didn't!) I got the Roast Beef Blue Plate which was pretty good. The challah bread was amazingly soft and the potatoes were amazing. But the beef was basically chipped beef and the side of collards were too sweet and spicy. Overall it was a wonderful evening. The staff was excellent and deserve many kudos for how knowledgeable they were about gluten allergies! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. The service was wonderful. The space was beautiful. read more

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This was our first stop in Athens... we were fortunate to catch them before they turned over from brunch to happy hour, and everything was just divine. After spending all day in the car, it was lovely to stretch out in a beautiful space (because the architectural space is gorgeous), and enjoy a delicious meal. I went with a fried green tomato sandwich and a side of macaroni and cheese, which was simply heaven in a bowl. The sandwich was perfectly sized, and well flavored. Great service and great vibes! I would love to go back for cocktails and more snacks. read more

South Kitchen + Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Love going here on a D8 night. The food is always good the drinks are always strong. Would def recommend read more

South Kitchen + Bar - Braised pulled pork. Creamy corn. Duck fat tater tots - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Historic building with large windows and soaring ceiling gives this place a lot of good ambiance. Good bar for relaxing or watching the game. Bartender made a great margarita w casa amigos. Caesar salad had amazing dressing. Hanger steak was cooked perfectly and came with delicious mashed potatoes. Very solid choice in Athens. read more

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Great ambiance, stain glass, marble, high ceilings. Wonderful apps, menu is diverse, young and old will appreciate this restaurant!

First meal ever in Georgia and we came across this place. I run a restaurant in Vegas and if I could I would try to poach Erin. She is one of the finest servers I have ever experienced. That's what she provides, an Experience. She could teach a master class. Thank you Erin! read more

This is one of my continual favorite restaurants here in Athens! Always great service and a great meal! I came in without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and we were seated relatively quickly! The restaurant was really relaxed but still intimate. I tried their new menu item which they change seasonally which was the lamb and grits. My server was amazing and was stating that I should try it. I really did love it! So amazing! It didn't look appealing to the eye but the flavor is amazing! The cornbread was decent it was more dry than I would've preferred but the butter did help! The dessert was amazing! I really enjoyed my meal! I encountered a slight problem during my visit but my server and the manager were amazing! It truly wasn't even a problem as they fixed the situation so quickly and just went above and beyond. My server was Madi and the manager was Katie! Both were so helpful and I'll definitely be back! Thank you South Kitchen! read more

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This place is amazing. The location is gorgeous. The food is delish and the service is outstanding. Shout out to Chef Indie and our server Erin. They made our experience that much more special. read more

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Excellent lunch stop after a morning spent touring UGA. Don't miss the duck fries or the bbq quesadilla! Gorgeous spot in an older hotel with hospitable service. read more

10/20/25 Ate at South Kitchen plus Bar today. Food was great. Five stars. Waitress was excellent. Very relaxing atmosphere. Hope you enjoy the photos. I took while there. read more

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I have only been for lunch and is was on. The turkey sandwich had a funky flavor. I will go back and try something different. The staff is outstanding. read more

Very interesting setting. This is a former bank and there are a lot of period gilded features to it. We came for brunch right at opening. Note: GA alcohol laws do not permit sales before 11am, so if you're looking for that 10am Bloody Mary, better luck later. The food and service were very good. Decent street parking. Recommended while in Athens. read more

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Loved this downtown Athens restaurant! It's in a great spot, just a short walk from the theatre where the GA state chorus was. The food and service were top-notch, and we enjoyed sitting outside. We did get a little chilly towards the end, but it was worth it! read more

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South kitchen is so cute! We had a brunch here and the vibes were spot on. Service was super nice and right on time. The food was to DIE for. They really hit the mark and is a great place to spend a special occasion or grab a brunch after church. Our favorite item was the salmon cake Benny. read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Service was good, I ordered a Nojito (refreshing and heavy on the mint), duck fat tater tots, and a fried chicken blue plate. Ambiance was pretty upscale. The tater tots were fried just right, although very hot when they first came out. The mustard and hot sauce that came with it were really good. The chicken plate was perfect because of the combinations of southern flavors. I really enjoyed the jalapeño cornbread muffins, even though I don't typically like cornbread. The pickle was okay, the peppers had a sneaky kick to them. read more

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I saw the fried chicken thighs on the menu and really wanted to try them. You get two large pieces. They looked really good. As you can see in the picture. Problem was that there was no seasoning. I added salt but that didn't help. It came with sides that reminded me of baby food. The Mac n cheese was good but the amount is so small that it's not work getting. I was so disappointed. Also the mashed potatoes were salty and had no flavor at all. I must say that the chicken tasted better cold after I added some seasoned salt and pepper. Service was great. Atmosphere great. This just fell short of my expectations. I will probably return read more

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Get the frozen espresso martini with the foam, it is SO GOOD. Get the Okra as a side if you're a fan of pickles. read more

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I was in Athens for Athfest and decided to stop by for dinner with my friends. Athens always has good food so I was excited to check this new place out. We walked in around 6 and they were able to seat our party of 8 pretty much immediately which was awesome! I got the frozen espresso martini which was so fun! The cold foam had hardened so we had to crack it first to be able to drink, but it was delicious and super cool. For my entree, I split fried pickles with a friend and got a grilled chicken Caesar salad. The pickles were fine (the breading was a little loose), but the salad was absolutely delicious!! The portion size was generous and I loved the blackening on the chicken. The salad also had bacon and their house Caesar dressing was so tangy and yummy. Overall, loved South Kitchen and can't wait to check out on my next trip to Athens! read more

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Great food and service. Love the updates in the bar and dining areas. Recommend the grain salad.

We dined in for brunch right as the restaurant opened. We were seated immediately. Our server (Olivia) was kind and attentive. The beignets were light, fluffy and delicious. The duck fat tater tots were hot and crispy. The biscuits and gravy was good but we felt like there could have been more gravy. The gifts were creamy and delicious. The omelette was good but could've used more filling. We got the mimosas which had a good ratio of orange juice to Prosecco. We were seated by an a/c vent which was too chilly for my likings but others in the group were fine with it. read more

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We visited South Kitchen + Bar on our recent trip to UGA and it was a lovely brunch spot! The building is pretty and featured stained glass windows and chandeliers. We got the French toast, spicy chicken sandwich, and a "build your own breakfast" plate. All were good. The bacon was super super greasy but it's bacon, so that happens! Fruit sides were tiny, but refreshing. The waitress was friendly and we might be back next time we are in the area. read more

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Um this place was amazing!! I had never been here before and they were the best. First thing, they say our party of 8 down immediately at 6pm which was honestly amazing without a reservation. Our waitress was patient and amazing with our group. I got the frozen espresso martini to drink and it was delicious! The cold foam was hard and made it a little funny to drink but once broken up it got easier and it was delicious. For my main, I got the fried pickles and a grilled chicken Caesar salad. The pickles were okay with some loose breading but still delicious. The salad was stunning and had plenty of chicken and was HUGE!! There was plenty of bacon too which was amazing. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food and this was delicious. 10/20 and would definitely come again. read more

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My friends and I were on a girls trip this weekend, and South came highly recommended for good reason! This was a very cute southern kitchen with brunch options for all my favorite southern dishes like shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, bbq and Mac and cheese! Instantly felt like I was back in my hometown of Macon! If there is one thing South got absolutely right, it's their tater tots! These might have been some of my favorite tater tots I've ever tasted! They were flavorful and well-seasoned and came with three amazing dipping sauces! In addition to the tater tots, the shrimp and grits were also good! On top of the great food, the service was great! Our server was very friendly and attentive! I would definitely recommend! read more

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I had such a simple, but delicious meal here. I sat at the bar on a Sunday very early evening. Both bartenders I spoke with were super friendly, attentive, and seemed to work very well together. I loved it all. Again, I ordered quite a basic meal, but it was done so well. Starting with the seasonal cocktail that was so so good. The Caesar salad was a perfect fresh pairing alongside the tater tots. They were SO GOOD- absolutely mouthwatering. I love a good condiment and this came with three that were so good that after my tots were eaten, I dipped some salad croutons in there too. They should bottle these up to sell! I've done a lot of reviews now, and I don't say this often, especially for what I chose to eat here. However, as I write this review, I'm dreaming about this meal again and hope I get back to Athens soon to be able to repeat it. read more

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Excellent food and server very attentive. Had a chicken sandwich, kind of like a chicken Philly sandwich. My sister had a Caesar salad and my daughter had a HUGE turkey and Gruyère sandwich. All wonderful! We will be back! read more

We stopped in on a Sat. Evening before a concert. Wait time was less than we were told. We had a pomegranate mule, wine , fried green tomatoes, and 2 salads, added shrimp to one. The staff, food, and atmosphere were all excellent and we will definitely return. read more

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Just had a lovely Sunday brunch here. Reese was our waiter. He gave us a nice history of the Georgian hotel and the renovated restaurant. Food was excellent (burger and pimento Bessie omelet). We enjoyed both dishes. We I'll be back. Thank you. read more

We had a good experience for Wednesday date night. We're sharers, so we shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio, the Cobb salad and the salmon. The description of the corn they paired with the salmon was creamed, but it was not. I do believe they used fresh corn, but it in no way resembled or tasted like creamed corn. The okra and tomato's paired beautifully with the salmon and cheese grits I ordered separately. The Cobb salad, called something else, was delicious. The fried chicken thigh, candied bacon and egg were delicious together. Their ranch tasted homemade. The Brûléed cheesecake that our server suggested was simply cheesecake with melted sugar on it as the Brûléed part had melted to a syrup. It didn't stop us from munching it, the cheesecake was silky and smooth. We took the chocolate torte home, it was the true winner and was absolutely divine. We sliced strawberries to go with it. 10/10 reccomend. Worth the reservation! read more

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The food was amazing! Everything was delicious. The server was amazing. He was attentive. The place was clean and had a nice vibe. A great recommendation! Great for date night! read more

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Food and Service is so great! But please please please y'all got to wash the dishes better. Every single plate and cup I had was either covered in smudges or had food residue that was not from my food. I had red traces in a bowl of salad. And no one wants to drink out of a glass cup that is cloudy. read more

Great restaurant! Nice waitress and good food in a cool, old bldg in Athens Here for my nieces Vet school graduation and had a great time. Athens is a wonderful town!! read more

South Kitchen + Bar never disappoints, but our recent dinner topped them all. Our server, Jonathan, was on his game from beginning to end. The entire experience was our best yet; previously, we had only been to SK+B for a half-dozen lunches, and we had always had terrific service and cuisine. Aside from the hospitality, an additional hat tip to the kitchen staff, they were on their game - from the hanger steak, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, to the salmon & salads - and everything in between. We are looking forward to our next visit! read more

Excellent shrimp and grits . Easy walk from the Marriott. Be sure and visit. Go DAWGS

Great service from the hostess stand, the bar tender, and our server. We started with the City Girl drink and the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer. The drink which was perfectly blended and the tomatoes were delicious. And it got better from there. The dishes my friends and I had (which I would recommend any of these not sure which is my favorite) ... The pork belly; The salmon (I'm not typically an okra fan but it was delicious); The Hanger Steak (subbed with the Mac & cheese & collards - all excellent); and the Burger (with tots). I will definitely be back. The ambiance was nice too. read more

Atmosphere is awesome! Drinks are awesome ... especially old fashioned's. HOWEVER, 2 years ago this was the best restaurant in downtown Athens. The tots and pimento cheese were outstanding. Tonight we got pimento cheese and it's served with stale crackers. It used to have toasted pita chips that were off the chain. I would not serve this to my dog. Whoever made this change should be fired. I've been coming to Athens on business for four years and this was by far the best restaurant in town two years ago. Even the fried chicken is not good anymore, and the tots have lost their great flavor and the lamb chops went from the best meal I've ever had ,to equal to McDonald's. Not sure what happened, but it all needs to be undone. read more