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    Southern Bistro

    4.0 (260 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chilaquiles and an Aperol spritz
    Kate P.

    I went with a small group for brunch and we had a great time! Service was pleasant and very attentive and I loved my food--I got the chilaquiles. At first glance I thought the portions was small, but it was incredibly filling and included both chicken and egg (some places make you pick one or the other, which I don't like). My companions ordered the shrimp and grits and the chicken and waffles, both of which looked amazing and they were very happy with. I am planning to return to try both :) Lovely Christmas decor, too!

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    Used to love eating here. Good southern food. Biscuits the size of your head at brunch....the old gentleman who used to walk the dining room would pack me an extra one for home after brunches. After covid, have not visited until recently for quick late lunch. The salad which used to be great was pathetic and sad. Hoping it was an off day or something. Will give them another try for lunch. But I have loved this place for brunch, lunch and dinner visits. The bread basket is delicious, the rolls are divine and food is honest good cooking. Nice patio for dogs too. Staff has always been kind and professional. The kitchen does make good food and I used to totally recommend for southern food in this area. I heard there was an ownership change so maybe that is why it was different on the last visit? The picture is the menu from Sept. 9th visit during lunch so probably accurate. Will try again for lunch. Update- scallops salad is awesome. Like Maggiano's salad with scallops and so much better. I usually hate "fancy" limp salads...I like the trashy salads- romaine& iceberg. Crunchy fresh. But this salad works. The limp baby arugula (maybe) works in this. Scallops seared and cooked correctly. No need for shake of salt or black pepper really. Great salad!! Rolls- I take back. The Parker house rolls are not worth it and they no longer serve the cute muffins of corn and bran I think. Those were so good. The rolls are what I consider a rip-off. Not worth it. Fish and chips....i personally did not like but others may. Crust falls completely off, cornmeal crust...lazy way to get "crispy" crust. It is ok but I did not enjoy and would not recommend personally. Cole slaw is what you think of when you envision cafeteria coleslaw---but not soggy since better "elevated" cuts of veggies. No flavor. Don't waste calories or $. Overall- still good place for lunch. Service is mixed. Weird wait at hostess stand at noon with servers looking back but not greeting. Lag in wait for drinks. But staff is always nice.

    Rishmithaa S.

    Came here on a Sunday for brunch. I came with a group of 7 people and a dog. We chose to come here as they provided outdoor seating and after talking with the hostess she joined 2 tables together to accommodate us. While we waited for our waiter, someone comes and tells us that we have to sit seperately and they needed for us to sit like that for people to walk through. This was annoying as there really wasn't anyone there at the patio and they not only made us put that table together, they made US move it apart as well. However, our server was amazing. He really was so kind and got us treats for the dog. The food was okay, I felt it was quite salty. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately not

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    Rand E.

    This is one of the best restaurants in the Atlanta area. The food here is always cooked to order with fresh ingredients. Any dish you order is a great choice. There are several people on the wait staff making for a quality experience. Any server you get rest assured that you're in good hands. The environment itself is clean and well run. The chef and owner is closely engaged with how the restaurant functions at a high level. I've been going here for years as my parents are locals and we've never had a bad meal or experience. I recommend Southern Bistro with the utmost confidence

    Bistro Salad
    Kianna P.

    My salad was great! The portion size was just fine. And the dressing was on the lighter side which i enjoyed since steak was a heavy option.

    Tari O.

    I finally made it to Southern Bistro! This local Bistro is the best of feeling like a comfortable, local gem for anyone with the addition of truly delicious food and good service. I went for dinner and enjoyed the bread rolls and fried green tomatoes to start. Yum! The bread was warm and yeasty and green tomatoes came with goat cheese and delicious toppings. For dinner I enjoyed the duck and sweet potato gratin(so rich) and my date had steak frites. We finished our plates. The weekends in particular get busy so you'll want to make a reservation. The parking lot has ample space! Prices are great for the quality.

    French toast
    Tori C.

    Great service and great quality food I ordered the buttermilk biscuit breakfast and the food was so beautifully made. I also enjoyed their selection of hot loose tea. It was a really great place to enjoy brunch and great plates as well.

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    Excellent food, attentive service and calm atmosphere. One of our favorite places to dine.

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    Love Southern Bistro! Food is consistently good and service is always great. Easy parking and convenient neighborhood restaurant.

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    Showed up on a Saturday afternoon for a brunch date and the place was packed. That's usually both a…read morered and green (brown? lol) flag for me, but the space is huge - indoor and outdoor seating - so putting our names down only resulted in a 20 minute wait. Entirely manageable. Started off with the Tropic Like It's Hot mocktail (pineapple, orange juice, coconut water cream). Pretty tasty, crisp, and refreshing. Then came the cornbread muffins with the "liquid gold" spun honey. Unbelievable. Hot, crumbly, and easily the best thing on the table. Whoever is running the pastry program in the back understands pure physics. I could've eaten a dozen of those alone. For the entree, I got the Spiced Maple Chicken & Grits - fried chicken tossed in maple hot sauce, grits, two eggs, benton's bacon, and scallions - along with a side biscuit and jam. Complete hit. The chicken had a great crunch, the heat-to-sweet ratio was locked in, and the grits were smooth. Biscuit was flaky and proper, too. Bottom line: Buttermilk Kitchen executes at a high level even when swamped. Just don't skip the cornbread. I'll definitely be back.

    Cute and cozy breakfast spot! I came here with my baby and husband, and the staff was very…read moreaccommodating and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy what I ordered, and the espresso martini wasn't quite to my taste either. That said, the atmosphere is really nice, and I'd definitely come back and try some of their sandwiches next time. The place was packed when we visited, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. And if you have to wait, make sure you have something to keep you entertained!

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    I arrived early this morning and bought hot bagels right out of the oven - reminds me of my…read morechildhood when my father used to take us on Sunday mornings to the original Goldberg's, run by Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg at that time, and we would have fresh, warm bagels. The bagels from Brooklyn Bagels are huge! I have never seen bagels this big. I thought the bagels at Bagelicious were big, but these are even larger. They're very good. Crunchy and chewy crust, not too much dough inside. Some of them are light and could've been baked a little bit longer, but that's ok because I can finish baking them and have myself a fresh hot bagel. Prices are reasonable, in line with other bagel places. The two gentlemen who waited on me were both very pleasant and helpful - no complaints. It's a good bagel......

    Great breakfast/lunch spot with a very big menu to choose from. I recommend not to come starving…read morethat way you have time to look at the menu to really find something good and unique and not just something familiar because they have a lot of unique sandwiches to choose from. Under the Breakfast Signature EggWhiches option I got the Rio Grande that comes with jalapeño cream cheese, choice of meat & egg. I chose the french toast bagel because I've never had a French toast bagel (again trying something unique) and it surprisingly went well with the Rio Grande. This eggwhich was soo good and flavorful. I don't know if the flavor was coming from the jalepeno cream cheese, the French toast bagel or combination of both but I highly recommend this combo. My husband got the Italian Stallion sandwich from the lunch menu which he enjoyed as well. Both of our sandwiches were big and filling. I had to save half of mines for later & it was still good a few hours later. Besides the food options from the menu there are fresh pastries, a-lot chips & drinks selection, cold meats, grab & go deli options & cheese spreads to purchase. The staff were all so friendly. The owners mother was helping out during our visit and she was very warm and friendly. I love supporting family run business. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast, lunch or if you just have a sweet tooth and want a fresh pastry.

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    1.4 mi

    Immediately upon entrance, I was greeted and sat at a nearby booth. Shortly after, I was greeted by…read morethe waitress. She continued to check in as well as another server and the hostess. Being this is the first week, there was a limited menu. I ordered the shrimp and grits to which I was told they had a hidden menu item which was the catfish, shrimp and grits! I am used to a little more Cajun but still worth a revisit! The restaurant decor is nice as well. Be prepared to get in sooner than later because this place will be packed! Definitely gotta try the chicken and waffles next. Watching others chicken pass by it looked cooked to perfection!

    I will tell you the Shrimp and Grits were nice. They were well presented and tasty…read more I had asked for extra andouille sausage. I should have been more specific. I got, instead, a side plate of sausage. I'm sure it was a misunderstanding. We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes. One bite in, each of us just pushed the plate away. It was soggy and the tomato was mushy within the breading. It comes with bacon crumbles on the tomatoes and melted pimento cheese on the side. It was unappetizing. The Man had the original Chicken and Waffle dish. The chicken wings were undercooked. The waffle was fine. The decor has changed a very little from the prior chain restaurant (Marlowe's) they took over. The walls are brighter and the booths have been updated. It just felt so forlorn. There was no joy in the place. The restaurant is located in The Prado, across from Taco Mac.

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