South City Kitchen Vinings

4.6

4346 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

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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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, American
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(770) 435-0700
Website
https://www.southcitykitchen.com/vinings-menus/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chip Ulbrich
Catering
South City Kitchen Vinings is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants which also owns Bold American Events. For more information on catering, please visit http://boldamerican.com.
Private party facilities
South City Kitchen Vinings brings a sophisticated, yet inviting, sampling of contemporary Southern cuisine in a chic metropolitan setting to your neighborhood. Our award-winning food, wine list and service come together seamlessly for the perfect Southern dining experience.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221

Location
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Neighborhood
Vinings
Cross street
S. Atlanta Road
Parking details
Large public parking lot available for guests of businesses located in the Ivy Walk retail area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve in the Kitchen
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Please join us for New Year's Eve in the Kitchen. We will be serving an $85 3 course pre-fixe menu.

Popular dishes

PIMENTO CHEESE$10.00
our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$13.00
goat cheese, red pepper coulis
SMOKED PULLED PORK$13.00
scallion hoe cake, horseradish slaw, house BBQ sauce
PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS$17.00
harvest pickles, grapes, honey-garlic glaze, benne seed
SCK CRABCAKE*$23.00
melted leeks, brussel slaw, pickled fresnos, horseradish vinaigrette
PEI MUSSELS$20.00
swiss chard, white wine, bacon, grilled bread
PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*$12.00
city ham, caramelized onion jus, sweet potato puree
NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP$16.00
house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread
SMOKE TROUT DIP$16.00
holy trinity relish, focaccia rusks
FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS$12.00
red chili honey

Soup & Salads

Add grilled or fried chicken $10 / sautéed or fried shrimp $12 / grilled salmon $13

SHE-CRAB SOUP$7.00
cream, sherry
- cup$7.00
- bowl$10.00
GEORGIA APPLE SALAD$16.00
butter lettuce, radicchio, candied pecans, feta, honey mustard vinaigrette
SOUTHERN CAESAR$12.00
romaine hearts, crispy okra, garlic-grit, croutons, grana padano
GREEN SALAD$12.00
local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, benne seed vinaigrette, pecorino romano

Southern Inspirations

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FRIED CHICKEN*$25.00
garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus
CONFIT DUCK LEG$38.00
swiss chard, green lentils, beans, gremolata
SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS$25.00
our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy
CAROLINA TROUT*$32.00
butternut squash, tuscan kale, lemon-sage vinaigrette
"NASHVILLE HOT" CATFISH$24.00
house hot sauce, fingerlings & wilted kale, cucumber-dill sauce
PAN SEARED SALMON*$30.00
onion soubise, asparagus, poblano-chili crunch
BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS$38.00
brussels, sweet potato dumplings, frisee, port wine jus
SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*$32.00
bok choy, peanuts, shallots, orange mustard glaze
BUTCHER STEAK*$38.00
winter squash, heirloom carrots, mushroom-tarragon sauce
SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*$54.00
rosemary fingerling potatoes, swiss chard, red wine jus
VEGETARIAN GUMBO$21.00
holy trinity, cauliflower, mushroom, crispy okra, carolina gold rice

Sides

all sides $7

BROCOLLINI
GARLIC COLLARD GREENS
BRUSSELS
FRIED OKRA
MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
CAROLINA GOLD RICE
ROSEMARY FINGERLINGS
MASHED YUKON GOLD

Dessert

APPLE HAND PIE$10.00
spiced apples, pomegranate caramel, ricotta gelato, oat crisp
BANANA PUDDING$10.00
banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly
CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE$10.00
dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel
GELATO or SORBET$7.00
different selections daily

What 4,346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlanta Metro
Southern
Cobb
Great for brunch
Cobb
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South City Kitchen Vinings is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food," making it a beloved choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the attentive staff and flavorful Southern dishes like fried green tomatoes and shrimp & grits. With its inviting atmosphere, it's a "great place" for brunch and dinner alike.

4,346 Reviews

E
Ellis
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food and great service! Will be back. E
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Eve
VIP
Atlanta Metro
112 reviews
4.0
112 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dined here after not having been for a few years. (Moved out of state). She Crab soup, salad and fried chicken were good as always. Disappointed that fried green tomatoes were with goat cheese now- wish there was a non goat cheese option. So dinner was good, service was fine.
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NickR
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We ordered 6 appetizers. Only 2 came out before entrees and 45 mins after we ordered the apps, they were ran to another table. They still charged for a soup even though it came out after we got our entrees. They threw away our birthday cake box and only gave back one slice after we asked how many were left(waiter said three). Said someone must have thrown a cake we brought in away. Server was terrible throughout the night and forgot basic steps of service. We love your midtown and buckhead location, but we will not be attending this location again. We didn’t even get a free drink for the inconvenience, and as previously stated charged full price for a soup that came after entrees (which the server said out loud the soup will come before the apps) . Very badly managed in many many ways over and over. I have never emailed a review to open table, but the service and common sense from a management standpoint was honestly that bad. They asked if we wanted to take the food that didn’t come off the bill or leave it on. Weird question bc the food didn’t come out. We were in the opposite of a rush As well, but after 45 mins- hour of no soup and missing 4 apps is pretty bad. But thanks for making my wife’s birthday memorable!
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Chandra
VIP
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Perfect choice for our holiday get together.
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Connie
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Our server, Leila, was very friendly and efficient. We had a great time
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Mary
VIP
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, but service was very slow. They were very gracious about it, but was unusual compared to other visits.
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Bridget
VIP
Atlanta Metro
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Shrimp and grits never disappoint. The crab and shrimp sandwich had a little, too much mayo.
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Cleasie
VIP
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
South City is always a good place for food and conversation
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Jennifer
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been to this restaurant many times and had a great experience but this night the fried chicken was horrible.
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Leslie
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While the service was good, the menu is smaller than I remember and the food was just okay. The fried Gouda Fritters used to be my favorite thing on the menu, but this time they were not a flavorful and they were drowned in sauce. Literally drenched and pooled in the plate. The she crab soup was delicious. The old fashioned were really good. The pear apple salad was missing pears and I was given a butter knife to cut the full leaves of lettuce and the added chicken. I expected more chicken for a $10 up charge. It wasn’t even a quarter of a breast size. My date did not like the grits, but did not complain. Overall, it was a mediocre experience.
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FAQs

South City Kitchen Vinings offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (770) 435-0700.

South City Kitchen Vinings is rated 4.6 stars by 4346 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South City Kitchen Vinings

1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

Additional information

Cross street
S. Atlanta Road
Neighborhood
Vinings
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Large public parking lot available for guests of businesses located in the Ivy Walk retail area.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chip Ulbrich
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.southcitykitchen.com/vinings-menus/
Phone number
(770) 435-0700
Catering
South City Kitchen Vinings is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants which also owns Bold American Events. For more information on catering, please visit http://boldamerican.com.
Private party facilities
South City Kitchen Vinings brings a sophisticated, yet inviting, sampling of contemporary Southern cuisine in a chic metropolitan setting to your neighborhood. Our award-winning food, wine list and service come together seamlessly for the perfect Southern dining experience.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221

Featured in

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

South City Kitchen Vinings

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

New Year's Eve in the Kitchen

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

BANANA PUDDING

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

First Flavors

PIMENTO CHEESE$10.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES$13.00

SMOKED PULLED PORK$13.00

PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS$17.00

SCK CRABCAKE*$23.00

PEI MUSSELS$20.00

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*$12.00

NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP$16.00

SMOKE TROUT DIP$16.00

FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS$12.00

Soup & Salads

SHE-CRAB SOUP$7.00

GEORGIA APPLE SALAD$16.00

SOUTHERN CAESAR$12.00

GREEN SALAD$12.00

Southern Inspirations

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FRIED CHICKEN*$25.00

CONFIT DUCK LEG$38.00

SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS$25.00

CAROLINA TROUT*$32.00

"NASHVILLE HOT" CATFISH$24.00

PAN SEARED SALMON*$30.00

BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS$38.00

SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*$32.00

BUTCHER STEAK*$38.00

SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*$54.00

VEGETARIAN GUMBO$21.00

Sides

BROCOLLINI

GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

BRUSSELS

FRIED OKRA

MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

CAROLINA GOLD RICE

ROSEMARY FINGERLINGS

MASHED YUKON GOLD

Dessert

APPLE HAND PIE$10.00

BANANA PUDDING$10.00

CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE$10.00

GELATO or SORBET$7.00

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