South Kitchen + Bar – American
This lively destination breathes new life into Southern-inspired comfort, where the air is filled with the savory aroma of duck fat tater tots and golden-fried green tomatoes. Diners gather in a spirited atmosphere to share plates of zesty shishito pepper hush puppies and creamy pimento cheese, balancing indulgent classics with vibrant, garden-fresh salads. The experience culminates in a sweet, soulful finale of pillowy beignets, making it a quintessential spot for those seeking elevated flavors served with genuine warmth.
247 East Washington Street, Athens 30601 https://southkitchenbar.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sunday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about seasonal cocktails like the refreshingly delicious Fogbound and standout dishes including the honey-drizzled hush puppies and perfectly prepared blue plate chicken special. Reviewers highlight the flavorful collard greens and panko-crusted paneed chicken, often noting the generous portions that make for a satisfying meal. Celebrated for its friendly and knowledgeable service, the experience is rounded out by comforting favorites like the shared pound cake, leaving diners with a warm and memorable impression.
Menu
Small Plates
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10.5: buttermilk marinated green tomatoes dusted with cornmeal, served with sweet red pepper sauce and house-made ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Fat Tater Tots - $12: tater tots fried to golden brown and tossed in duck fat served with orange marmalade mustard, house-made ranch, and sweet red pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheese - $11: pimento cheese spread prepared with charred poblanos, jalapeños and red peppers, served with blueberry gastrique, pita chips, house-made pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $9.5: traditional lemon hummus served with olive tapenade, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, pita chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beignets - $12: five fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of maple syrup, whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salmon Cakes - $13.75: crispy salmon cakes, shishito pepper aioli, house-pickled carrots, serrano peppers Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Pepper Hush Puppies - $8.75: House-made cornmeal batter mixed with onions, sharp cheddar, and charred shishito peppers, tossed in honey goat cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $11.5: Spring Mix, carrots, cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, Vidalia onion vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine hearts, shredded Parmesan, candied bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grain Salad - $14.5: wheatberry, roasted butternut squash, candied bacon, pickled onions, pistachio, goat cheese crumbles, arugula, apple cider vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Good Ol’ Boy Salad - $17.5: Crisp romaine, cherry tomato, candied bacon, roasted corn with cherry peppers, egg, cheddar, ranch, fried chicken thigh Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tomato Soup (Bowl) - $12.5: Roasted roma tomatoes blended with carrots, garlic, cream and basil, served with jalapeno cheddar corn muffins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bowl) - $12.5: Spicy house made chicken broth, roasted and shredded chicken breast, corn, black beans, jalapenos, crispy tortilla strips, sour cream, cilantro, served with jalapeno corn muffins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brunswick Stew (Bowl) - $12.5: braised pork and chicken thigh, cooked with corn and lima beans, chicken stock, and house made bbq sauce, served with jalapeno cheddar corn muffins Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Low Country Shrimp + Grits - $23: Blackened shrimp with tasso, holy trinity, and pecan meunière sauce. Served with white cheddar grits and braised collards. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Blue Plate - $23.5: two boneless fried chicken thighs, collard greens, whipped sweet potatoes, sport peppers, house-made pickle spear, two jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins, honey butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Blue Plate - $21: Braised and pulled pork butt, coleslaw, Brunswick stew, house-made pickles, served with sweet & tangy BBQ sauce and Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar Burger - $18: Black angus ground chuck, caramelized onions, beefsteak tomato, shredded lettuce, pickles, smoked onion aioli, sharp cheddar, sesame seed bun served with Georgia hot fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Glazed Salmon - $26.5: pan seared atlantic salmon, sauteed pickled okra and tomatoes, creamed corn, garnished with orange zest Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Pasta - $25: Linguini, sauteed mushrooms, roasted corn, bacon, holy trinity, shaved parmesan, chives, spiced fumet cream sauce, blackened grilled shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneed Chicken - $22: Pan-fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, tomato chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Confit - $26: dry rubbed pork belly roasted in pork fat and apple cider, pork dripping glaze, creamed corn, collard greens, orange zest Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak - $28: herb marinated and chargrilled hanger steak, garlic and herb mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a house made chimichurri Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Biscuit Sandwich - $11: served with scrambled eggs and melted cheddar, with choice of apple sage sausage, bacon, salmon cake or soysage Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Salad Croissant - $11.5: traditional southern chicken salad, spring mix, beefsteak tomato, Dukes mayo, house-made pickles Available at: lunch
- Hot Chicken Sandwich - $12.5: fried chicken thigh dipped in Nashville spices, served on a potato bun with Dukes mayo and house made pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Chicken Sandwich - $16.5: blackened chopped chicken thigh with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, onion, and onion aioli served on a toasted hoagie roll with a side of Georgia hot fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomato Sandwich - $14.5: buttermilk marinated fried green tomatoes, crispy bacon, arugula, melted cheddar, ranch dressing, served on toasted sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Cheddar Grits - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Georgia Hot Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Seasonal Mule - $12: Vodka, Lime, House-Made Grenadine, Ginger Ale, Bunkhouse Ginger Beer, All Spice Dram Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Fogbound - $13: Vodka, Bergamot Liqueur, Fino Sherry, Lemon, 18.21 Earl Grey Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $13: Vanilla Infused Vodka, Kaldi Cold Brew, House-Made Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Rocktown Coffee Liqueur
- Cherry & Thyme Soda - $8: House-Made Cherry & Thyme Shrub, Lemon, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Creature Comforts Tropicalia - $7: IPA 6.6% (Athens, GA) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about South Kitchen + Bar
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include honey-drizzled hush puppies, the blue plate chicken special, panko-crusted paneed chicken, duck fat tater tots, and fried green tomatoes.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking elevated Southern comfort food, seasonal cocktails, and generous portions in a lively, spirited atmosphere would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 5.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report high value through generous portions and standout dishes like honey-drizzled hush puppies.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Chicken Tortilla Soup works for multiple diets including high-protein, nut-free, sugar-free, high-fiber, and volumetrics.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should try the honey-drizzled hush puppies and blue plate chicken special while enjoying seasonal cocktails in a lively atmosphere.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for South Kitchen + Bar highlight no major concerns, instead praising the flavorful chicken specials and friendly service.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for South Kitchen + Bar.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- South Kitchen + Bar has an overall average rating of 5.0/5.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- South Kitchen + Bar offers casual dining with a spirited atmosphere, Southern-inspired comfort food, and moderate ($$) pricing.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include duck fat tater tots, honey-drizzled shishito pepper hush puppies, blue plate chicken special, and low country shrimp + grits.
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