Food tasted better than it looked 6.5/10. Drinks were calm, lobster bites were good 7.4/10. Also they charge a mandatory gratuity fee while still asking for a tip!! read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Beef short rib, Mac and cheese, with collard greens, shrimp Alfredo, and some of their vodka mixed drinks. - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Round two at this place and I'm officially obsessed. My husband and I perched up at the back bar like we owned the joint, mostly because Jess and India are the undisputed GOATs of bartending. They kept the spicy margaritas flowing, and let me tell you those drinks have just enough kick to make you rethink your life choices in the best way possible. Now, let's talk about this food, because I'm pretty sure I heard angels singing. The Fried Wings were fried to such perfection I'm convinced the chef has a PhD in crunch-ology. The Yams! These sweet potatoes were clearly touched by the Candy Lady herself. I don't know if it's sugar or magic, but I'm addicted. The Mac and Cheese! It was so perfect I almost asked it to marry me. My husband, went the "responsible" route with the baked turkey wing, green beans, and yellow rice. That turkey was falling off the bone like it was tired of being an overachiever, and the green beans had more flavor than my entire childhood. Even the rice was seasoned like it had a point to prove. Bottom line: If you're looking for us, we'll be here. This isn't just a meal, it's a spiritual experience. If "Soul Food" is the question, this place is the only answer. read more

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My sister and I visited Southern Fire Kitchen before we headed back to the airport. We did make a reservation before arrival and were seated immediately. This food was TOP TIER. Service was fast and quick and we had a great time. We got the wings and cornbread to share. She ordered the salmon while I ordered the catfish. Both were delicious and hot upon arrival and we got 4 different sides, green beans, yams, Mac n cheese, and collard greens (which were all FANTASTIC). We practically share the sides since we got different ones. 10/10 recommend this place. The vibe was also super cute with the R& B music. We visited back in February and are still talking about this food! I will definitely be back when visiting Atlanta again! read more

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The food did not disappoint, however the service was unsatisfactory. We got the fried catfish with fried okra and Mac and cheese-- added on wings and mashed potatoes on the side. First time having the fried okra here and it was good. I really liked the batter and the touch of ranch seasoning. Ambiance was okay. As far as service, it was not good whatsoever. Our server greeted us and gave us water then proceeded to not check on us for 15+ minutes. A big group came in during that time and he proceeded to take their order, to which I got up and asked the manager for help. She quickly handled that for us and got us another server. I really enjoy the food here but the service does not match up. With an automatic 18% gratuity added, I do expect a higher level of service. read more

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I ordered a fried chicken breast, mac & cheese and black eyed peas. The black eyed peas wasn't edible because of the salt and nothing else was worth writing home to momma about. To be kind, it was was "AVERAGE". For the prices on their menu you would expect a wow factor of flavor. It appeared to be Hispanics in the back of the house which is a first for me when it comes to soul food. read more

The food was amazing! The service was just okay, did a walk in, I was asked if I had reservations, waited about 45 minutes to be seated only to walk in and see several tables available, once seated the waiter informed us that there is no free refills, never heard of that before, thank goodness the food made up for the mishaps, everything was seasoned good. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - 4 pc Fried Chicken wings, Collard greens, Yams & Mac & cheese - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Southern fire kitchen This spot really understood the assignment . Southern Fire Kitchen coming w/the heat. By far some of the best Soul Food I ever had in Georgia. Everything A1 . Make sure you make reservations it stays packed or come soon as they open! I can't wait to come back 1. Appetizer: SFK Wings - Honey Garlic 2. Entree - Grilled Salmon, Baked Mac, Collard Greens 3. Baked Turkey Wing, Black Eyed Peas, Baked Mac Food Everything was 10/10 read more

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I was in town for a work trip and staff decided we wanted soul food! We decided to give Southern Fire Kitchen a try. We attem to make reservations in advance, but there weren't any available. We did a walk in and didn't have any issues being seated. When we arrived there was a bouncer outside that led us in to the person who sat us down. The vibe was just what I needed. Nice decor, TVs to watch the games, and the music was old school and new rnb. The food was so good! I ordered the wings with two sides and added an additional side and cornbread to share with my coworker. The greens had a slight sweetness to it, which I didn't care for, but the hot sauce helped to tame it down. The cornbread was decent. I tried my coworkers catfish and it was cooked to perfection. Im ready to return to GA, just to I can make another stop to Southern Fire Kitchen! read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

I dined here recently with some friends and really enjoyed it. It's located in a large shopping plaza on Buford Highway and plenty of free parking is available. The restaurant is small, so I highly suggest that you make reservations. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed an armed security guard outside and it threw me off. I get it though, it is Atlanta after all. Our server introduced herself promptly and asked if we wanted bottled water. We all ordered one, but noticed that other people had glasses of ice water. She never gave an alternative option, so we just assumed that they only had bottled water. To start, I ordered a watermelon margarita. It was good. To eat, I ordered the fried whiting with candied yams, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. The fish was fried to perfection and the yams were delicious! I really enjoyed the collard greens as when. The mac & cheese was just ok to me. The played a great selection of music and the service was fine. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. I'd definitely return. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Whiting, candied yams, collard greens & macaroni & cheese - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

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I've been here twice now and I do overall enjoy this restaurant but the reviews are correct. The restaurant itself is really nice I came in twice with no reservation and was seated relatively quick. Upon seating our server did take a little to come over (both times) and when they come over they take your order typically at that time (great for me as I was hungry). Only downside is once you get your drinks you probably won't see your server stopping by again until it's time for the food. We were seated next to the kitchen area I believe and there was an awful smell coming from somewhere. I started to get nauseous from it until we moved from sitting there. I'm not sure if it's something in the wall or what but it smelled awful. The food here is always superior I've never had anything I didn't like. The only downside none of the drinks get free refills. The food doesn't typically take long but oftentimes you don't get all that you ask for once it is brought and you have to remind them. We ordered cornbread but didn't get it until after we had our food. I assume it was forgotten. The menu states the included gratuity so be aware when paying. It does show you on the pad though but don't overtip by not paying attention. Our server was attentive when it came time to pay otherwise we had to stop her constantly just for simple things. The two servers that I had both times never came over just to check in. Overall, If you can get past the low grade service this is the place you should go. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but I just couldn't get over the pricey Over cooked dried out salmon and twice fried catfish. We arrived pretty late on a Saturday night and I am assuming they were getting ready to close so they were doing their final orders and it looked like we received the last of what was there. The place look lovely, but the food was completely off. read more

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Ok, I feel I let the world down by not taking a picture of my meal. But I didn't so now you have to hear about it. First the place, looks like a small diner/dive bar that is going to be packed and noisy but......nope, thats exactly what it was. The people were nice, service was good, and it seems a bunch of people know about it but a lot more are missing out. We were at a business event and sat and talked after we finished and they didn't get mad or try to rush us, which was very nice. There were 4 of us and everyone was happy with their meal (fried chicken, Mac and cheese and beans; jerk chicken, fried okra and mashed potatoes; salmon, made and cheese and green beans.) That said, I was the clear winner. I had the loaded baked potato with brisket this i cludes a ton of cheese sauce, barbecue sauce, and jalapenos. First, it was huge! There is a pic of the dish on here but I think they found bigger potatoes. Brisket was tender and there was plenty of it. As a matter of fact, I called it a challenge because I was full at 3/4 done but it kept calling me soft and an amateur eater since I was forced to finish it. Great food, I will certainly be back. read more

The food was very good. Great portions! The server was prompt, polite and on it even though the restaurant was busy. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Fried whiting, collards, Mac & cheese and a blueberry lemon drop. - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

The ambiance was perfect for our group. Sufficient parking and there wasn't a wait to be seated and order. The only thing I was disappointed in was one of the waitresses didn't want us to add a table even though there weren't other patrons who needed it at the time. The food temperature and taste was phenomenal!! read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Honey Butter Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

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Off the top this place gets a 4.5! Jordan, "like the river" was our server and what a nice polite gentleman he was! Any questions we had he answered with confidence; no second-guessing at all. His recommendations were spot on. If you go, ask for him! My daughter and I were looking for soul food and happened upon this spot. We went on a Sunday when the Patriots whipped the Texans ;) I was happy to see this place had a bar and TVs so I could watch the game! The music was at a decent level. The patrons were of mixed ages. The staff was upbeat. I ordered catfish, greens, and yams. My daughter ordered fried chicken wings, greens and mac n cheese. The sweet tea was perfect! I can't wait to visit this place again!! If you order the greens know that they have a vinegar taste, they come with lots of stems and an abundance of juice. A stem or two is fine but too much is too much. Way too much juice for my liking. The yams were yamming. My daughter said they had too much cinnamon so... I tasted her mac and cheese and it was wonderful! My catfish was fried to perfection and was served piping hot! I really enjoyed all of my food. There was no need for a box to go. I left nothing but crumbs. Be prepared for Jordan to talk you in to a dessert! You won't regret it. Before I head back west I have to try and hit this place again!!! read more

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Checked this establishment out had. Friday evening 7:15 reservation. When we arrived there was a small line outside of folks who hadn't made a reservation ... so I would recommend doing that before coming. To me that kind speaks to the how good the restaurant may be. We were greeted and seated right away at the bar with a reservation because that's all they had left. Now on my reservation I stated it was our anniversary dinner and requested a good seat. At the bar was cool but definitely not what I would have preferred. The bartender was great, cocktails are good and the food was really good! We enjoyed it all. The green beans were a bit over seasoned was our kinda negative. The fish and chicken were seasoned well and fried crisp! The music and everything g else was a good vibe. I'd give back again. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Catfish Krispy Fried Catfish Macaroni and cheese Kristy fried chicken - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Service was ok, Mac & cheese was dry but that chicken and greens was great, I would go back for those two things alone. No free refills so drinks could also get pricey. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Honey garlic chicken with greens and Mac & cheese - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

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This place is so tasty! Even though the location is quaint, I'm obsessed and think the food is so worth it. I haven't had a bad item here in the three times I've visited and the most recent time I placed a to go order. The catfish is my absolute favorite and it's always fried to perfection. The macaroni and cheese & yams are my go to sides and they're so mouth watering. I highly recommend. read more

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The service, food and ambience were all fabulous. Waiter was attentive, gave great suggestions. Their Turkey Chops, BBQ Brisket Potato were both fantastic and our son enjoyed his chicken tenders. We tried the strawberry and blueberry lemonades and they were great also, Pricey place to eat and there is an 18% gratuity added to the bill for those lousy tippers to not be able to jerk the staff around lol Jordan did a great job however!!! read more

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Everything was amazing I ordered the fluffy loaded baked potato with oxtail bae had the beef spare rib with Mac n cheese/yams/black eyed peas with cornbread! I can't remember what he had to drink but I had a Frozen strawberry margarita Omg delicious when I say it was like everything just melted in your mouth mmmmmm Service was great Thank you Nia read more

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This place was just okay. It was overhyped in my opinion. While the atmosphere and ambience were nice there were a couple things that were just unpleasant. First- no refills on drinks... most places you go offer refills so i found it odd. Then while taking my order the server started having a full blown conversation with another server and I hadn't even finished my order yet Then, as I went to the bathroom I realized there was a line and only one functioning bathroom. We ordered three dishes- fried whiting fish with Mac n cheese and broccoli, Cajun lobster pasta, and the beef short rib with fries and broccoli. While eating the fish we found bones still left in it and the coating was bland overall but the Mac n cheese and broccoli were very good! The lobster on the pasta was over cooked and very chewy. The noodles were cooked good but pasta sauce was just okay. The rib and the fries were very good but it only came with a singular rib on the plate. The presentation was nice but the taste fell short in my opinion. For the prices- I was disappointed honestly. read more

**FAYETTEVILLE LOCATION** I visited the FAYETTEVILLE location on 1/10/2026 to celebrate my 51st birthday. I read alot of the reviews but I guess I didn't read enough..smh First parking is TERRIBLE. Don't recommend going here on Friday or Saturday night being another restaurant is right next door. Second, my family and I had a reservation for 7pm and still waited almost 45mins before being seated. The hostess told me that we couldn't wait inside due to it being g a fire hazard BUT then allowed other people to sit and wait for their tables..WOW! I asked her about this and she responded, oh she is just putting her shoes on. But there were 4 other people sitting as well. We finally get seated and immediately put our drink and food orders in. I ordered lamb chops (VERY FATTY), garlic mashed potatoes (tasted like instant..no hint of garlic AT ALL) and greens..they weren't good either. Other family members ordered the following: Jerk chicken..very dry, Mac n cheese (3 out of 10) chicken wings( didn't taste like they were seasoned) Smashed burger..that was good Catfish..aint nooo way that was catfish! I was born and raised in TN and been cooking all types of fish and that definitely wasn't catfish. My son took 2 bites and that was it. Yams..were very good! Lobster bites..very good! Cocktail drinks - Lemon drop..used too much lemon juice and the Georgia peach "something" that drink was very good!! Ambiance..4 out of 10. Service..Hostess..2 out of 10 Waiter..9 out of 10 Overall, I wont return here. The food was VERY overpriced and not worth the price of how it tasted. And yes I spoke to the on-site manager and told her ALL of this. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Lamb chops, garlic mashed potatoes and greens. - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

The food here was pretty good. It didn't take long for the items to arrive at the table. They didn't have what I wanted, but the substitution was just as good. The food was nice and flavorful. The drinks were delicious. I loved the on theme names for all of the drinks. They matched the menu items perfectly. The decor was cute and music spot on. I enjoyed my visit and cannot wait to return when I'm in Atlanta. The portion sizes blew me away. This will definitely be a favorite spot of mine. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

I recently visited SFK with a girlfriend for a girls night after seeing this place come up multiple times on my TikTok FYP. Here's my take away: Seating Before entering, you have to check-in with security outside and they will see what's available. We entered and were immediately greeted and sat at a high boy table (though we were also offered the bar). The tables at the entrance are in a busy walk through area so just be aware that people may be stopping or standing over you. Cleanliness This place is spotless. They keep cleaning staff constantly cleaning floors and the areas around, so you won't see a thing out of place. I can appreciate this effort. Service Staff/Waitress We had the sweetest waitress named Jessica. She was friendly, upbeat, and just fun. We provided some great food and drink recommendations, but we were less than impressed with the drinks. She also forgot my Sprite I ordered so I was limited to just water all night. I loved her personality, but I have to say, she didn't check in on us as much as I would have liked. In fact, we had to constantly flag her down. Food It took almost an hour for our food. Despite this, the food was great! Per Jessica's recommendation, we did the fried wings (4) with mashed potatoes, greens, black eyed peas and mac and cheese. The chicken was fried well and seasoned. The potatoes were nice and creamy with melted butter on top. The peas were good, though a bit too salty to me. The mac and cheese were *chefs kiss*. The greens were good but had a bit too much of something in them. I couldn't put my finger on it. The highlight was the cornbread. It was swoon-worthy! Get it! Pricing Pricing was actually pretty good all things considered. My whole meal plus the extra side came to $37. The total amount also included 18% gratuity and they offer you the option for additional tip. Overall, it was a nice experience. They had a steady stream of customers, and the food was good. I don't think I'll be in a rush to go back but I did like what I ate and saw. read more

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Southern Fire Kitchen: Southern Comfort at Its Best! This was my second time visiting Southern Fire Kitchen, and it was just as amazing as the first! Gabby was our waitress, and she was fantastic--super friendly and kept everything flowing smoothly. We sat in the back area - I don't remember there being one my first time coming but it really opens up the space. Decor and wall art was amazing and on theme. 2 bars and ample seating. For starters, we had the biscuits--fluffy, buttery, and just the right touch to kick off the meal. For my main, I got the fried whole wings with yams and mac and cheese--and every bite was SO GOOD. The wings were seasoned perfectly, and the sides were full of that homemade, soulful flavor you just can't fake. IYKYK. Southern Fire Kitchen has officially earned a regular spot in my rotation! read more

Great service! Food is good too! It was a wait but we ended up sitting at the bar. Definitely recommended.

I give the food a 10/10 service a 1/10.. Waiter was very rude, complained cause we ask questions bout the items on the menu. It was our first time eating there read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Southern Fire chicken wings - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Great vibe. Music on point. Riding solo or even on a date. Server was cool. Youngin but, knew what he was talking about. Food was great read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Krispy Fried Catfish.. yams. And double steamed broccoli Some of the best catfish I've ever had. - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

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My friend and I enjoyed this restaurant and was delighted to know about the second location near other friends. Amazing Food Nice ambiance Great prices Can't wait to come again!! read more

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Great food. The price was a little high, but that's typical for the restaurant industry now. Will go back.

Amazing food and great vibes 10 out 10 Great service. I will recommend if you're in the Atlanta area you have to try Southern Fire Kitchen read more

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It's really hard to get a 5 out of 5 from me because I'm a stickler for good customer service and food that comes out hot! However, let me just say Southern Fire Kitchen did not disappoint in either area. Made same day reservations and was promptly seated upon arrival. I sat on the smaller side so I didn't get a view of their bigger dining area but I'll be back again to see it. Music selection was great and at a decent level that allowed me to still hear my conversation. Decor on the bar side was simple but mature... and no green wall! At least on the smaller side. Anaya our server was a sweet heart. Thanks again for making our first visit a pleasant one! Now on to the food. Ordered the lemon pepper wings as a starter with a side of the honey garlic sauce. (Garlic Honey Sauce was tasty) Chicken wings were HOT, fried and season to perfection...that emphasis on hot is important as food at many establishments have the tendency to come out lukewarm or cold. For the entree I ordered the catfish dinner although they mistakenly gave me whiting but tasted like swai. I didn't bother sending it back but I really wish they did get it right the first time; nonetheless the fish was HOT and seasoned to perfection, but not fried as hard as I would have liked. All the sides were HOT Mac and Cheese, delicious; collard greens, delicious; garlic mashed potatoes with that melted butter, delicious; green beans were a bit heavily seasoned, but delicious nonetheless and finally the yams were not my favorite ... I'm not a huge fan of nutmeg and the nutmeg was a bit overpowering for me. Last but not least the honey butter cornbread were moist , lightly sweetened and delicious ! If it doesn't come out glistening with the honey butter you won't get the full experience. Despite the minor hiccups my experience truly was a 5/5 and I look forward to going back to try some other items. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Yams, catfish dinner, collard greens, garlic mash and Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Food arrived quickly. Hot. Salmon was cooked a bit long so it was dry. Despite that, everything had a great taste. Server asked if I wanted cornbread, never mentioned it was an up charge. Luckily it was delicious. Not sure it was worth $3 though - without advising first. Restaurant is small, but they do have the other part. Reservations on busy nights are encouraged. read more

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We visited this restaurant all the way from California, for my daughter's birthday and everything was delicious! We were seated immediately and our food was served in a reasonable time. Our server was sweet and the prices weren't bad. 10/10 would definitely recommend! read more

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The food was good when we finally got it. Restaurant was crowded and hot. Not sure if the ac was working. Trying to eat hot food in a hot restaurant was disappointing. The servicer, Robin, only checked on us either when someone was being seated in the area or the large group sitting next to us. No offer for additional drinks, water or nothing. An appetizer was brought to our table that we didn't order and I was charged for it. 18% gratuity plus a tip was added for less than adequate service. If I visit again, will definitely get take out. read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - The charged appetizer. - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

Food was not good. The only thing that was okay was the lemonade. I'm not sure if the food was rushed in preparation of opening, since they were a little behind in opening today. read more

Hands down, the best food we've had in Atlanta so far! From the moment you walk in, the upbeat music sets a lively vibe, and the restaurant's decor feels dark and mysterious, but with fun, playful touches that make it so inviting. The service was incredibly speedy, and the portion sizes are *massive*! You could easily split a plate with someone and still be full. I ordered the chicken wing plate, and my friend got the fried shrimp plate--both were absolutely delicious. But the standout for me was the catfish I added on. It was perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and when paired with hot sauce? Chef's kiss! A big shout-out to the owner and the hardworking staff--y'all are crushing it. Southern Fire Kitchen is a must-visit whenever I'm back in town. Keep up the amazing work! read more

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Great food and service. The only issue is they don't provide free refills on standard drinks read more

Southern Fire Kitchen - Honey Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Brookhaven, Georgia

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Food was soooo good. Probably the best loaded Alfredo potato I've ever had. I'm going to order one right after this review. The service was fast, and the staff was really helpful with any questions and just had a good energy. Waited about 15 minutes, food was fresh and hot. The ambiance inside was nice, although I took to go. I'll be sure to dine in soon. read more

Visiting from out of town and was craving soul food. My friend suggested we try this place. We came for an early dinner on a Saturday, it was a short 30 minute wait so we decided to wait it out. Reading the reviews I was worried we'd be either waiting forever and/or the customer service would be shaky. Neither was the case, surprisingly! We were greeted right away and got our drinks very quickly. I ordered the buffalo shrimp to start and the catfish with black eyed peas, mac n cheese and the cornbread. The buffalo shrimp didn't come with a sauce, which I thought was odd. Not even a ranch? Black eyed peas were fresh, hot and tasty. The catfish didn't appear to be as fresh, it didn't have a crunch to it, though the flavor was ok. It definitely needed hot sauce and tartar sauce since it was dried out. The mac n cheese had a nice presentation, but inside the noodles were dry. Unlike my friend, hers was really cheesy and moist. Lastly, the cornbread was just ok. Nothing really to write home about. I do think this place is worth a try, but not sure if I'd add this to my places to visit every time I'm in town. Food rating Buffalo shrimp 7/10 Catfish 4/10 Mac n cheese 6/10 Cornbread 7/10 Black eyed peas 9/10 Customer Service 8/10 Ambiance 9/10 read more