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    Southern Belle

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Southern
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    Shani H.

    I had been wanting to try this place for some time since I went to Georgia Boy and really enjoyed it. I came without a reservation but was easily able to be seated on a Thursday evening. I ordered the Foie Gras and Pasta with lamb bacon. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back.

    A-Town Burger

    This restaurant is only a few blocks away from us and I cannot believe it took us this long to try it. All meals are made from local farms around Georgia (and occasionally the surrounding states), and the menu apparently changes constantly. Very cozy but bright atmosphere with awesome flower arrangements on all of the tables. I saw another reviewer say "upscale but relaxed" and I think this fits. Wait staff was incredibly attentive but not overbearing, and Maliyah (our excellent waitress) had perfect recommendations for everything. The menu reads like a book, with "Chapter 1" being like appetizers, "Chapter 2" being larger plates, etc. Both cocktails were excellent. We were told that 3-4 plates would be sufficient for two of us. We had three "Chapter 2" plates which was a great amount of food (we weren't super hungry, so if we come back hungrier we might get 4 plates). We started with the Peach & Burrata Caprese which was filled with flavor but still refreshing. The "A-Town Burger" wasn't on the menu but we heard it was sometimes offered during the summer on Wednesday's & Thursdays - definitely recommend if it's available. Finally, we'd definitely recommend the Crispy Duck Leg Confit which came with homemade peach/ancho BBQ sauce, scallion ho cakes with goat cheese, and these awesome coffee/chocolate braised figs. We will absolutely return and can't wait to try more of the regular menu items (or hopefully their "Georgia Boy" tasting menu) in the future!

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    Michelle H.

    It makes me sad that I can't go back to Southern Belle after this terrible experience. My partner and I have historically enjoyed our date nights at Southern Belle. He has also taken guests here for work. This made it seem like a perfect spot for my birthday dinner with our families who came in from out of town. The main issues were the poorly designed acoustics and the impractical "family-style" service. The set up of the room and our large table made conversation impossible unless you were sitting right next to someone. This can be fixed with proper acoustic treatment of the room. When we've come previously, we were typically only a party of 2 to 4 and seated along the wall so we've never noticed how bad it is in the middle. When we asked to move to a quieter spot in the restaurant, we were not able to be accommodated. Our server told us everything was served "family style." He recommended sharing 12 dishes among 7 people. Following this advice ruined our experience. The plates were too small to share among 7 and most required someone at our table to spend about 5 minutes portioning out each dish. This resulted in splitting a single chanterelle into sevenths and having to order a second order of pork belly to feasibly cut it seven ways. When we asked if the kitchen could make the dishes more shareable, they refused. While I understand this this was impractical for the kitchen, it is also impractical for the guests. The server mentioned he would have gotten in trouble with management if he had NOT advised us to share one of everything. If the chef is adamant on having it be a sharing experience, better advice would have been to get 2 orders of 6 dishes as opposed to 1 order of 12 dishes. To add insult to injury, the $175 reservation was not deducted from my bill. It would have gone unnoticed if I hadn't called them the next week. The host was supposed to manually transfer it from the reservation system to the POS system, but they forgot. It was finally refunded 17 days after the meal. Other problems from the night included: No one ever asked to refill our drinks. My parents would have gotten a 2nd drink if they had been asked. I flagged down a server for a 2nd glass of wine. One dish came and went before I had to remind him. When it did come out, this glass was comped. We had a party of 7. When the first dish came out, there were only 6 plates on the table. I appreciated the periodic refreshing of the plates, but one change took so long, a dish came out while there were no plates so it sat for a couple minutes. Inconsistent dish explanations from the staff. Some people explained the dishes (which was appreciated) and others just set the dish down and walked away. This is not the service I expect at these prices. The food was mostly good however, the most expensive dish (the short rib, $51) was overly salted. For my birthday, they comped a single glass of prosecco after the check was paid. It was awkward because it meant I had to either drink alone while everyone waited or pass the glass. I would have preferred something for my entire party or nothing at all. If Southern Belle could have fixed the first two points, the last 7 would have been excusable. The staff clearly saw we were unhappy. They could have turned the experience around at any point by acknowledging the issues and suggesting a plan to remedy them. Instead, they seemed scared of us by the end of our meal. I'm really disappointed Southern Belle no longer offers that Southern Hospitality they built their brand on. I'm embarrassed to have brought people here.

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    Laura O.

    I'm speechless! Except to say amazing. Had such a good experience here. Early bird dinner on a Friday night - we had the Red Snapper Crudo, the mushroom toast, corn and crab risotto, shrimp and grits, the cornmeal fried Carolina trout, and the shakshuka. Absolutely stunning food. The flavors - everything was perfect - delicate, creative, surprising, rich. Favorites were the Indian Style Shrimp and Grits and the Mushroom Toast. We didn't want this experience to end, so we also ordered 3 desserts. The summer blueberry Entrement being my favorite. Service was perfect. A whole team of lovely people waiting on us hand and foot. No fewer than 6 people stopping by the table periodically. Did someone just fold my napkin when I went to the bathroom? Yes, and I could get used to it. Ambiance is nice for a date or small gathering. We were there very early for a 5pm dinner, and the music was too loud for my nearly 80-yo father to hear (and was almost club-like). I mentioned it to the server and they kindly adjusted the volume down - it was perfect the rest of the time. All in all, wonderful experience. Stunning food. Don't miss this.

    Rene B.

    Cute environment. The food is good but it's expensive for what you get. Hamachi Crudo - tasty .. fried avocado strips very creative addition. Salad- good size and good Quail- tasty but not much food Scallops delicious and tasted like fall

    Brittney C.

    We were recommended here by Amanda - who we met at a Yelp event. She recommended this gem located on Ponce and here's my review: Parking - I was lucky to find a spot up front but they do have paid parking around back. Atmosphere - I was greeted with friendly faces, and sat at our table. Staff: our waiter was amazing! On top of it, our bartender crafted some beautifully scripted drinks for our taste buds. She nailed each one perfectly! Food: everything was a 10/10! 10 out of 10! No complaints. The short rib was my favorite! The vibes reminded me of my favorite bookstore on the east coast giving me a ratatouille moment. Looking forward to coming again and sharing with my friends.

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    Rob J.

    After visiting Georgia Boy 3 times, I was always curious to see what was occurring just feet from the black cushioned seats in the waiting area of Georgia Boy, and if the food was equally as innovative and tasty. I can say with full confidence that Southern Belle harnesses the same power of magic to create incredibly creative and delicious food. The ingredients are hyper seasonal and extremely local - and Chef Ward and his staff know how to inject subtle whimsicality into each dish. As someone who is OBSESSED with Georgia Boy, I am ecstatic that there's essentially an a la carte version in case I don't feel like doing a full 14 course tasting menu. Because the ingredients are sourced locally, menu items change on a whim. Essentially, each time you visit it will be a new experience. As a result, I'm making sure I'm ubering my a** to Southern Belle at least once a month so I don't miss out on the magic!!

    Don B.

    This is not only a superb fine dining restaurant, but also a neighborhood gem. In my Atlanta neighborhood to boot! I had an amazing and memorable meal. I took advantage of the limited opportunity for the A-town burger. Which is amazing. Shared the fries. And also shared the peach caprese. And with an incredible description from our excellent waiter, shared the churros with caramel flan and dipping chocolate for dessert. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable, and I just can't say enough nice things about this meal.

    Julia C.

    Southern Belle is a gorgeous restaurant in Poncey Highland. The dishes are fun and vibrant. We absolutely loved trying and splitting some dishes together! The inside was gorgeous with florals and cute old decor, but the outside was also so cute! This would be such a fun spot in the summer. It is clean and so pretty. Add this to your list of spots with a group!

    Carlie M.

    Loved this place. Super classy and they some unique dishes and cocktails. The service is fabulous! Our waitress was so nice and gave very helpful recommendations. We came to get their limited time smash burger. But would definitely go back to try their other menu items! The cocktails were fabulous as well.

    Christmas Cassoulet

    Absolutely delicious. The flavors are beautifully layered--rich, savory, and well-balanced.

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    Laura L.

    Service is top notch at this restaurant. We've been to Georgia Boy a couple times but this was my first eating off the menu at Southern Belle. Cocktails were good but small for the price. I got the "what if"tequila based cocktail and kinda wished I just ordered the margaritas like my husband. For food we ordered the GEORGIA WAGYU BEEF TARTARE with the upgrade caviar. The beef was a little tough and I noticed white tendon attached which I think means I could've been butchered better for tenderness. Also it's smothered in the heavy dairy crème sauce which complete overwhelmed the dish in my opinion. I was over it before I got to my caviar which had more of the same crème (as seen in picture) We also had the burrata, SUMMER CAPRESE, which was good, fresh, loved the little fried basil on top. Delicious could've used a chip, bread, or something to garnish and eat the small tomatoes/melon. For mains we had CHATEL FARMS WAGYU BEEF SHORT RIB and the Quail. Keep in mind their website isn't current yet so don't be disappointed if you can't get the bacon wrapped tenderloin. Short rib was great not too fatty and cooked to perfection. Quail was delicious, a small portion and bird of course but absolutely amazing flavor. It was a fun date night, offers little privacy is that is a concern, as it's pretty open and feels like you're eating at a BnB. Definitely worth a visit.

    Nadine A.

    Great dinner at Southern Belle. They now have an a la carte menu. Our server, Jennifer was nice and super helpful in going over not only the craft cocktail menu but the dishes. The dining room is inviting, charming and so cute!! So many nods to Atlanta can be seen on the wall. For example, they had a picture of John Lewis, President Carter and even Andre 2000 if I recall correctly. The bar is anchored in the back of the dining room with a bright sign with the famous southern saying: Bless Your Heart. Cute!! The food was great. Beautiful plating and flavors. We had the pork belly, the mushroom chorizo fundido (a must try), the poached grouper (so good) and the diver scallop. Now, the one issue I had was that they said the plates are shareable. Not the scallop dish which is so delicious! It was only one scallop...1!. It should have been two. Come on!! That was my only issue. I almost ordered another scallop but decided not to. Everything else was great. Southern Belle is definitely a must try. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date night.

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    According to this article it is $125 per person, also Resy notes that optional cocktail pairings are available for $60-$80 https://atlanta.eater.com/2019/11/20/20974528/joey-ward-georgia-boy-restaurant-open-ponce-de-leon-poncey-highland-atlanta

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    One of the best lunch spots in the city. They also has a Michelin star sister restaurant south of…read morethe city that is an incredible experience. Highly recommend both

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