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

$10.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

goat cheese, red pepper coulis

$13.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY

pickled red onion, mustard seed, bourbon glaze

$18.00

SCK CRABCAKE

celeriac, bacon, brussels, red wine vinaigrette

$23.00

SEARED SCALLOP

rice pirloo, andouille, corn, poblano, lemon vinaigrette

$23.00

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

$12.00

NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP

house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread

$16.00

ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS

labneh, orange, pickled jalapeno, granola

$14.00

FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS

red chili honey

$12.00

SMOKED PULLED PORK

scallion hoe cake, horseradish slaw, house BBQ sauce

$13.00

SHE-CRAB SOUP

cream, sherry - gf

$7.00

SOUTHERN CAESAR

romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

$12.00

GREEN SALAD

local muir & butter lettuce, kale, pecorino romano, benne seed vinaigrette

$12.00

POACHED PEAR

frisee, goat cheese, candied pecans, hibiscus vinaigrette

$15.00

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN

garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus

$25.00

SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

$25.00

CAROLINA TROUT

delicata squash, granny smith apples, fennel, dukkah, chermoula

$32.00

MARKET FISH

local pole beans, tomato conserva, smoked tomato vinaigrette

BUTCHER STEAK

broccolini, charred vidalia, harissa

$36.00

SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP

brussels, butternut, city ham, apple rosemary jus

$33.00

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

crispy salted potatoes, cabbage, cowboy butter

$56.00

SEARED DUCK BREAST

quinoa, field peas, chili, herb crema, grape agrodolce

$40.00

LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO

asparagus, maiitake mushroom, carolina gold rice, peas, tarragon citrus reduction

$21.00

GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

$7.00

SUCCOTASH

$7.00

POLE BEANS, Tomato

$7.00

FRIED OKRA

$7.00

MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

$7.00

RICE PIRLOO

$7.00

MARSH YUKON POTATO

$7.00

APPLE HAND PIE

peach hand pie, sweet butter crust, roasted peaches, hibiscus coulis, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

$10.00

CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE

dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

$10.00

BANANA PUDDING

banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

$10.00

GELATO OR SORBET

different selections daily

$8.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

goat cheese, red pepper coulis

$13.00

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

$12.00

FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS

red chili honey

$8.00

SCK CRABCAKE

corn-field pea salad, tomato, green goddess

$23.00

CRISPY OYSTER

cornmeal breaded, frisee, buttermilk ranch, SCK hot sauce, pickled onion

$18.00

PIMENTO CHEESE

our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

$10.00

SHE-CRAB SOUP

cream, sherry

$7.00

GREEN SALAD

local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, cucumber, radish, benne seed vinaigrette

$12.00

CAESAR

romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

$12.00

CHEF'S CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD

grilled or fried chicken, local greens, pecan smoked bacon, peppadews, tomato, cucumber, feta, sugar snaps, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess

$22.00

SMOKED SALMON SALAD

arugula, tomato, pickled onion, herb crema

$18.00

PIMENTO CHEESEBURGER

grass-fed ground beef, our b&b pickles, bbq mayonnaise, red onion, hand-cut fries

$17.00

PULLED PORK BBQ

horseradish coleslaw, PDM bun

$16.00

MUFFALETTA

salami, country ham, provolone, chef's olive spread, focaccia bread

$18.00

"NASHVILLE HOT" FRIED CHICKEN

our jalapeño hot sauce, house b&b pickles, white bbq sauce, PDM bun

$18.00

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET

cheddar cheese, horseradish cream, pickled jalapenos, PDM bun

$18.00

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN

collard greens, mashed red bliss potatoes, honey-thyme jus

$25.00

SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

$25.00

CAROLINA TROUT

spring succotash, roasted tomato, okra, aji verde

$32.00

GRILLED SALMON

red quinoa, butternut squash, pickled onion, baby kale, citrus vinaigrette

$28.00

LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO

asparagus, maiitake mushroom, carolina gold rice, tarragon citrus reduction

$21.00

GARLIC COLLARD

$7.00

SUCCOTASH

$7.00

POLE BEANS

tomato

$7.00

FRIED OKRA

$7.00

MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

$7.00

CHEESE GRITS

turnip, chard

$7.00

OUR CHIPS

$7.00

HAND CUT FRIES

$7.00

Banana Pudding

banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

$10.00

Chocolate Bundt Cake

dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

$10.00

Apple Hand Pie

spiced apples, pomegranate, apple cider caramel, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

$10.00

Gelato Or Sorbet

different selections daily

$8.00

Lunch

Brunch

FARMER'S DAUGHTER SMOOTHIE

spinach, apple, avocado, honeydew, lemon, mint, ginger

$8.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

goat cheese, red pepper coulis

$13.00

PIMENTO CHEESE

our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

$10.00

BOURBON CURED SALMON

herb crema, cherry tomato, pickled onion, brioche toast

$14.00

SCK CRABCAKE

corn-field pea salad, tomato, green goddess

$23.00

FARMSTEAD GOUDA FRITTERS

red chili honey

$8.00

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS

city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

$12.00

BLUEBERRY BUCKLE

lemon zest, cultured cream, confectioner's sugar

$12.00

FRIED SHISHITOS

elote puree, feta pork rinds

$14.00

SHE-CRAB SOUP

cream, sherry

$7.00

WATERMELON SALAD

cherry tomato, cucumber, chili, basil, citrus vinaigrette, black pepper cracker

$15.00

GREEN SALAD

local muir & butter lettuce, kale, pecorino romano, benne seed vinaigrette

$12.00

CAESAR

romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

$12.00

BREAKFAST SALAD

poached eggs, bacon, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess

$20.00

"THAT SANDWICH"

fried eggs, city ham, gouda, tomato, arugula, spicy mayo, semolina toast

$17.00

THE KING BISCUIT

fried eggs, melted local gouda, city ham on a XL drop biscuit, with scallion-sausage gravy

$17.00

CAROLINA CRAB RICE

jumbo lump crab, fried egg, cabbage, field peas, red jalapeno, hot sauce aioli

$28.00

EGG WHITE FRITTATA

mushrooms, goat cheese, kale, parmesan, toasted panko, tomato relish

$15.00

BRISKET BENEDICT

fried green tomatoes, brisket, poached eggs, pickled jalapeno, creole hollandaise

$24.00

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN & BUTTERMILK WAFFLE

pure vermont maple syrup

$25.00

NY STEAK & EGGS

sunny eggs, skillet potatoes, green tomato salsa verde

$28.00

SHRIMP & CRAB ROLL

poached eggs, bacon, tomato, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette, green goddess

$20.00

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN

garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus

$25.00

SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

$25.00

CAROLINA TROUT

spring succotash, roasted tomato, okra, aji verde

$32.00

GRILLED SALMON

red quinoa, butternut squash, pickled onion, baby kale, citrus vinaigrette

$28.00

LOCAL VEGETABLE RISOTTO

english pea, maiitake mushroom, broccolini, carolina gold rice, tarragon citrus reduction

$21.00

GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

$7.00

SUCCOTASH

$7.00

POLE BEANS

tomato

$7.00

FRIED OKRA

$7.00

MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

$7.00

CHEESE GRITS

$7.00

SKILLET POTATOES

$7.00

HAND CUT FRIES

$7.00

PECAN-WOOD BACON

$7.00

CHICKEN SAUSAGE

$7.00

Mimosa

orange juice, cava

$10.00

Bellini

peach purée, cava

$11.00

Kir Royal

creme de cassis, sparkling brut

$13.00

Aperol Spritz

aperol, sparkling brut

$13.00

Bloody Mary

vodka, charleston mix

$10.00

Spicy Bloody

chile vodka, SCKB hot sauce, charleston mix

$12.50

Banana Pudding

banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

$10.00

Apple Hand Pie

spiced apples, pomegranate, apple cider caramel, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

$10.00

Chocolate Bundt Cake

dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

$10.00

Gelato Or Sorbet

different selections daily

$8.00