We came for our anniversary and overall very much enjoyed our visit. The food was absolutely amazing, we loved every bite. The chef came out and I wish I could have complimented the food more but my mouth was too full! The beef tartare and the yellowtail crudo were perfectly balanced. The meat in the salt and pepper lobster was so flavorful that it wasn't overpowered by the breading or the seasoning. And the perfectly cooked scallops were paired with the most buttery butternut squash risotto and the Hibiscus apples were surprisingly refreshing in such a rich dish. I never would have expected them to go together so well.
The reason I gave the service one less star is because they did one of my LEAST favorite things - they kicked us out. We showed up 5-10 minutes before our reservation and walked inside and we were told that they weren't open yet and asked to go back outside. I HATE when restaurants unlock their doors before they are ready and then ask me to leave. We went and stood outside the door for 2 minutes before they came out and got us. It just seemed so unnecessary and made us embarrassed. We loved our server, though. He was extremely friendly and did a great job of explaining the ideal dining experience and the menu. He made the rest of the night smooth and enjoyable.
The atmosphere lost a star because my husband and I could hardly hear each other. We were two of 3-5 people dining and the music was so loud we had to either shout, read lips, or lean over our dishes to have a conversation. We may have been under a speaker. We did not ask to have the music turned down, so that could be considered our fault. I just don't feel like that's something I should have to ask in such a nice restaurant.
Despite the issues, we would definitely come back. The food was so good it overcame every other inconvenience. Truly delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tanner Engmann
This is a great restaurant. Delicious food, helpful service. Fair prices. Will definitely come back! Also Jordan was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
De Marco
10/10 recommend. Amazing spot!!! Jordan was also super helpful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula Coetzee
We were really looking forward to the is “Southern” experience. The service was slow, we were seated by the door and it was freezing cold with no option to be re-seated. We each had an appetizer, entree and two drinks and the check was well in excess of $500. The entrees were good but everything else was severely lacking. So disappointing and will definitely not be returning. If you’re going here expect to spend a lot for very little ..: this is definitely NOT fine dining!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
S
I had been wanting to try this place for some time since I went to Georgia Boy and really enjoyed it. I came without a reservation but was easily able to be seated on a Thursday evening. I ordered the Foie Gras and Pasta with lamb bacon. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Jadav
Food was good but there are very few options for vegetarians.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Henry Almquist
SO good. The risotto was out of this world. Every dish was an absolute creative flex by the chef. Service was top notch. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Adams
Very unique and great food
Lydia Marie Nichols
The meals were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Steimle
The bar was high and everyone and everything leaped very far over it. Every dish, dessert, and drink were perfectly balanced. It's rare that a restaurant nails any of those 3, but to have it all with great service on top? Extremely impressive! We had a large party and got to try 90% of the menu. It's all delicious. Thank you for the great meal and memories
Southern Belle is one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in Atlanta. Special shout out to the short rib with butter beans and okra four ways. The amount of effort and deliberate thought put into the dishes and drinks (both with and without alcohol) really shows. Flavors are balanced, textures are intentional, and presentation is exquisite. The staff are genuinely friendly, helpful, and excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Jackey
The food was exquisite, and the service phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendan Oosse
TL;DR: Great vibes; each individual plate was complex and tasty, but lack of cohesion from dish to dish took away from the overall meal. Recommend asking for guidance on what dishes work well together.
Overall, this was a good meal with great service in an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant itself is small, creating an intimate vibe. Our server was great, and it was acknowledged by the hostess, manager, and our server that we were celebrating a birthday, which we appreciated.
The food itself was very clearly thoughtfully developed. We were advised when we sat down that the chef recommends 2-3 dishes per person. We ended up getting 6 dishes for the two of us: two smaller plates, a bigger plate, two biggest plates, and a dessert. We ordered based on what jumped out at us and looked good, but what we came to realize is that dish-to-dish, our meal had a variety of flavor profiles that didn’t mesh: we had two dishes with distinctly Mediterranean flavors, one that was a bit more citrus-centric, and two that were more fruit-forward than anticipated (we didn’t expect the mushroom toast to be fruity; we should have expected it more with the duck breast).
While each dish on its own was very good, we left the meal feeling as if we had had 5 separate meals (plus dessert) that were largely different. If we were to go back, I would pick a dish that we wanted to center our meal around and ask our server to help us curate other dishes that would complement that dish well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sarah Cottingham
Food was delicious however all 3 of our entrees came out at different times. We prefer not to eat our meal until all are served, therefore my risotto was luke warm as we waited for the trout and then the short ribs. Please don't bring out items until plates are ready for the entire table. That was disappointing but otherwise all flavors were delicious and servers were friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
clay10rams 3
Chef Joey Ward (who once “Beat Bobby Flay”!) provides a sensory-filled evening with a setting that is only surpassed by the food. The best restaurant in Atlanta. 10/10 hosts are knowledgable and go the extra mile, shoutout to J.
We came for our anniversary and overall very much enjoyed our visit. The food was absolutely amazing, we loved every bite. The chef came out and I wish I could have complimented the food more but my mouth was too full! The beef tartare and the yellowtail crudo were perfectly balanced. The meat in the salt and pepper lobster was so flavorful that it wasn't overpowered by the breading or the seasoning. And the perfectly cooked scallops were paired with the most buttery butternut squash risotto and the Hibiscus apples were surprisingly refreshing in such a rich dish. I never would have expected them to go together so well.
The reason I gave the service one less star is because they did one of my LEAST favorite things - they kicked us out. We showed up 5-10 minutes before our reservation and walked inside and we were told that they weren't open yet and asked to go back outside. I HATE when restaurants unlock their doors before they are ready and then ask me to leave. We went and stood outside the door for 2 minutes before they came out and got us. It just seemed so unnecessary and made us embarrassed. We loved our server, though. He was extremely friendly and did a great job of explaining the ideal dining experience and the menu. He made the rest of the night smooth and enjoyable.
The atmosphere lost a star because my husband and I could hardly hear each other. We were two of 3-5 people dining and the music was so loud we had to either shout, read lips, or lean over our dishes to have a conversation. We may have been under a speaker. We did not ask to have the music turned down, so that could be considered our fault. I just don't feel like that's something I should have to ask in such a nice restaurant.
Despite the issues, we would definitely come back. The food was so good it overcame every other inconvenience. Truly delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is a great restaurant. Delicious food, helpful service. Fair prices. Will definitely come back! Also Jordan was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 recommend. Amazing spot!!! Jordan was also super helpful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were really looking forward to the is “Southern” experience. The service was slow, we were seated by the door and it was freezing cold with no option to be re-seated. We each had an appetizer, entree and two drinks and the check was well in excess of $500. The entrees were good but everything else was severely lacking. So disappointing and will definitely not be returning. If you’re going here expect to spend a lot for very little ..: this is definitely NOT fine dining!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
I had been wanting to try this place for some time since I went to Georgia Boy and really enjoyed it. I came without a reservation but was easily able to be seated on a Thursday evening. I ordered the Foie Gras and Pasta with lamb bacon. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good but there are very few options for vegetarians.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
SO good. The risotto was out of this world. Every dish was an absolute creative flex by the chef. Service was top notch. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very unique and great food
The meals were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bar was high and everyone and everything leaped very far over it.
Every dish, dessert, and drink were perfectly balanced. It's rare that a restaurant nails any of those 3, but to have it all with great service on top? Extremely impressive!
We had a large party and got to try 90% of the menu. It's all delicious.
Thank you for the great meal and memories
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Southern Belle is one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in Atlanta. Special shout out to the short rib with butter beans and okra four ways. The amount of effort and deliberate thought put into the dishes and drinks (both with and without alcohol) really shows. Flavors are balanced, textures are intentional, and presentation is exquisite. The staff are genuinely friendly, helpful, and excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was exquisite, and the service phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TL;DR: Great vibes; each individual plate was complex and tasty, but lack of cohesion from dish to dish took away from the overall meal. Recommend asking for guidance on what dishes work well together.
Overall, this was a good meal with great service in an inviting atmosphere. The restaurant itself is small, creating an intimate vibe. Our server was great, and it was acknowledged by the hostess, manager, and our server that we were celebrating a birthday, which we appreciated.
The food itself was very clearly thoughtfully developed. We were advised when we sat down that the chef recommends 2-3 dishes per person. We ended up getting 6 dishes for the two of us: two smaller plates, a bigger plate, two biggest plates, and a dessert. We ordered based on what jumped out at us and looked good, but what we came to realize is that dish-to-dish, our meal had a variety of flavor profiles that didn’t mesh: we had two dishes with distinctly Mediterranean flavors, one that was a bit more citrus-centric, and two that were more fruit-forward than anticipated (we didn’t expect the mushroom toast to be fruity; we should have expected it more with the duck breast).
While each dish on its own was very good, we left the meal feeling as if we had had 5 separate meals (plus dessert) that were largely different. If we were to go back, I would pick a dish that we wanted to center our meal around and ask our server to help us curate other dishes that would complement that dish well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was delicious however all 3 of our entrees came out at different times. We prefer not to eat our meal until all are served, therefore my risotto was luke warm as we waited for the trout and then the short ribs. Please don't bring out items until plates are ready for the entire table. That was disappointing but otherwise all flavors were delicious and servers were friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chef Joey Ward (who once “Beat Bobby Flay”!) provides a sensory-filled evening with a setting that is only surpassed by the food. The best restaurant in Atlanta. 10/10 hosts are knowledgable and go the extra mile, shoutout to J.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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