South City Kitchen Buckhead Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to South City Kitchen Buckhead, a culinary gem nestled in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. This restaurant captures the essence of Southern cuisine with a blend of tradition and creativity. The menu is rich with crowd-pleasers like the Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, perfectly spiced and served on a freshly baked bun, and the luxurious Seared Duck Breast complemented by a robust grape agrodolce.
For brunch enthusiasts, the Marsh Hen Mill Grits and SCK Crabcake with corn-field pea salad stand out as must-try staples, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to using local ingredients. Diners rave about the creative cocktails, though there is a hint of improvement needed in consistency.
Overall, South City Kitchen Buckhead promises a delightful Southern dining experience filled with bold flavors and hospitable service, making it a reliable choice for any occasion.
Dinner
PIMENTO CHEESE
our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
goat cheese, red pepper coulis
SMOKED PORK BELLY
pickled red onion, mustard seed, bourbon glaze
SCK CRABCAKE
celeriac, bacon, brussels, red wine vinaigrette
SEARED SCALLOP
rice pirloo, andouille, corn, poblano, lemon vinaigrette
PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn
NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP
house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread
ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS
labneh, orange, pickled jalapeno, granola
FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS
red chili honey
SMOKED PULLED PORK
scallion hoe cake, horseradish slaw, house BBQ sauce
SHE-CRAB SOUP
cream, sherry - gf
SOUTHERN CAESAR
romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano
GREEN SALAD
local muir & butter lettuce, kale, pecorino romano, benne seed vinaigrette
POACHED PEAR
frisee, goat cheese, candied pecans, hibiscus vinaigrette
SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN
garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus
SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy
CAROLINA TROUT
delicata squash, granny smith apples, fennel, dukkah, chermoula
MARKET FISH
local pole beans, tomato conserva, smoked tomato vinaigrette
BUTCHER STEAK
broccolini, charred vidalia, harissa
SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP
brussels, butternut, city ham, apple rosemary jus
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
crispy salted potatoes, cabbage, cowboy butter
SEARED DUCK BREAST
quinoa, field peas, chili, herb crema, grape agrodolce
LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO
asparagus, maiitake mushroom, carolina gold rice, peas, tarragon citrus reduction
GARLIC COLLARD GREENS
SUCCOTASH
POLE BEANS, Tomato
FRIED OKRA
MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
RICE PIRLOO
MARSH YUKON POTATO
APPLE HAND PIE
peach hand pie, sweet butter crust, roasted peaches, hibiscus coulis, ricotta gelato, oat crisp
CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE
dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel
BANANA PUDDING
banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly
GELATO OR SORBET
different selections daily
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
goat cheese, red pepper coulis
PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn
FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS
red chili honey
SCK CRABCAKE
corn-field pea salad, tomato, green goddess
CRISPY OYSTER
cornmeal breaded, frisee, buttermilk ranch, SCK hot sauce, pickled onion
PIMENTO CHEESE
our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers
SHE-CRAB SOUP
cream, sherry
GREEN SALAD
local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, cucumber, radish, benne seed vinaigrette
CAESAR
romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano
CHEF'S CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
grilled or fried chicken, local greens, pecan smoked bacon, peppadews, tomato, cucumber, feta, sugar snaps, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess
SMOKED SALMON SALAD
arugula, tomato, pickled onion, herb crema
PIMENTO CHEESEBURGER
grass-fed ground beef, our b&b pickles, bbq mayonnaise, red onion, hand-cut fries
PULLED PORK BBQ
horseradish coleslaw, PDM bun
MUFFALETTA
salami, country ham, provolone, chef's olive spread, focaccia bread
"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN
our jalapeño hot sauce, house b&b pickles, white bbq sauce, PDM bun
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
cheddar cheese, horseradish cream, pickled jalapenos, PDM bun
SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN
collard greens, mashed red bliss potatoes, honey-thyme jus
SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy
CAROLINA TROUT
spring succotash, roasted tomato, okra, aji verde
GRILLED SALMON
red quinoa, butternut squash, pickled onion, baby kale, citrus vinaigrette
LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO
asparagus, maiitake mushroom, carolina gold rice, tarragon citrus reduction
GARLIC COLLARD
SUCCOTASH
POLE BEANS
tomato
FRIED OKRA
MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
CHEESE GRITS
turnip, chard
OUR CHIPS
HAND CUT FRIES
Banana Pudding
banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly
Chocolate Bundt Cake
dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel
Apple Hand Pie
spiced apples, pomegranate, apple cider caramel, ricotta gelato, oat crisp
Gelato Or Sorbet
different selections daily
Lunch
Brunch
FARMER'S DAUGHTER SMOOTHIE
spinach, apple, avocado, honeydew, lemon, mint, ginger
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
goat cheese, red pepper coulis
PIMENTO CHEESE
our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers
BOURBON CURED SALMON
herb crema, cherry tomato, pickled onion, brioche toast
SCK CRABCAKE
corn-field pea salad, tomato, green goddess
FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS
red chili honey
PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS
city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn
BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
lemon zest, cultured cream, confectioner's sugar
FRIED SHISHITOS
elote puree, feta pork rinds
SHE-CRAB SOUP
cream, sherry
WATERMELON SALAD
cherry tomato, cucumber, chili, basil, citrus vinaigrette, black pepper cracker
GREEN SALAD
local muir & butter lettuce, kale, pecorino romano, benne seed vinaigrette
CAESAR
romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano
BREAKFAST SALAD
poached eggs, bacon, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess
"THAT SANDWICH"
fried eggs, city ham, gouda, tomato, arugula, spicy mayo, semolina toast
THE KING BISCUIT
fried eggs, melted local gouda, city ham on a XL drop biscuit, with scallion-sausage gravy
CAROLINA CRAB RICE
jumbo lump crab, fried egg, cabbage, field peas, red jalapeno, hot sauce aioli
EGG WHITE FRITTATA
mushrooms, goat cheese, kale, parmesan, toasted panko, tomato relish
BRISKET BENEDICT
fried green tomatoes, brisket, poached eggs, pickled jalapeno, creole hollandaise
SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN & BUTTERMILK WAFFLE
pure vermont maple syrup
NY STEAK & EGGS
sunny eggs, skillet potatoes, green tomato salsa verde
SHRIMP & CRAB ROLL
poached eggs, bacon, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess
SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN
garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus
SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy
CAROLINA TROUT
spring succotash, roasted tomato, okra, aji verde
GRILLED SALMON
red quinoa, butternut squash, pickled onion, baby kale, citrus vinaigrette
LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO
english pea, maiitake mushroom, broccolini, carolina gold rice, tarragon citrus reduction
GARLIC COLLARD GREENS
SUCCOTASH
POLE BEANS
tomato
FRIED OKRA
MARSH HEN MILL GRITS
CHEESE GRITS
SKILLET POTATOES
HAND CUT FRIES
PECAN-WOOD BACON
CHICKEN SAUSAGE
Mimosa
orange juice, cava
Bellini
peach purée, cava
Kir Royal
creme de cassis, sparkling brut
Aperol Spritz
aperol, sparkling brut
Bloody Mary
vodka, charleston mix
Spicy Bloody
chile vodka, SCKB hot sauce, charleston mix
Banana Pudding
banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly
Apple Hand Pie
spiced apples, pomegranate, apple cider caramel, ricotta gelato, oat crisp
Chocolate Bundt Cake
dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel
Gelato Or Sorbet
different selections daily