Southern National

Great food and drinks at a higher price point. Service is exceptional. Everyone here knows their stuff and really makes you feel like a welcome guest. This is a place to come and know you will enjoy your time and feel taken care of... Interior vibe is beautiful and elegant, but not stuffy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great dining experience 👌🏾 The sides and entrees are phenomenal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best food I ever had, bartender was knowledgeable and a professional at making drinks, staff was very hospitable, the menu was delicate but also fulfilling, light and refreshing but also soulful. The ambiance was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have to admit the food I had here was the best food I had in a very long food. Everything I had from the fried oysters to the trout & those darn buffalo Brussel Sprouts OMG! Every single dish was packed with flavor & love! The service was on point & very personable. Oh! The deserts were the delectable! I will definitely be back next month for my Mom's birthday. Thank you! Oh! And did I say how delicious the bread basket is? I wanted to take 3 orders to go! LOL

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the food at this restaurant. The atmosphere is cool and calming. Drinks are good! This is a go to restaurant for me and hubby when we can't find any other restaurants

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ok this is my first 5 star review: Went for the first time with my husband Feb 2025. Beautiful restaurant, easy to make reservations, every bit of our meal was scrumptious. Our server Charles was top-notch... personable, professional, and knowledgeable. We shared the bass (buttery, flavorful), mussels w/collards (out of this world), and angry veggies (amazing). Bread basked was good but could do without bc it's so filling. Southern National cocktail, superb. We will be back!

2nd Review: So I went back in July 2025, so excited to enjoy stellar food and was sorely disappointed. We took friends that we had raved to and were so embarrassed. The food had little flavor and was not hot. I didn't complain because we had guests, but I would have if it was just my hubby and I. Service and atmosphere was still great, but something is happening to the quality of the food. I hope it turns around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Absolutely delightful! We went for brunch, but nearly all the items on the menu were savory (not a pancake or French toast to be found), which was fine. The biscuits were amazing, and I do not give that compliment easily. I had the short rib hash, and a side order of bacon, which was very generous. Our server was attentive and helpful. We’ll definitely return again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love eating here. Brought two people who loved the food too. Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful dinner! The food was delicious, each dish had so much thought put into it, which translated into something fresh and new. Gratitude for the talent and training brought to this restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great gem in Summerhill

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My first and last time dining at this establishment. Prior to me entering the building my spouse had an off putting experience with the host and a waitress due to being skipped twice.

It resulted in the Expo Chef having to come speak with us not once but twice at the host stand.

When we finally got a seat at the “reserved” bar area. The older black bartender, obviously never read a hospitality book or maybe skipped the part during training class. He didn’t introduce himself, he avoided us three times and served another guest water AFTER we sat down. When I said it was my first time there….he made a ridiculous joke about needing a camera to take a picture. Didn’t even let us know that it was the two year anniversary of the restaurant. Or gave any information about the menu at all, just asked are we ready to order? WHAT?!

The only saving grace and why I gave two stars was the Expo Chef and his kindness. He even sent over the ribs app, since it took forever for the food arrive and the beginning of the night.

Overall a lackluster experience, had the wagyu burger and lamb burger helper…..wasn’t impressed. Personally even if the food was great, we wouldn’t go back because of the customer service alone.

Do better and treat all customers with kindness.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Everything was excellent! Top tier! The service and food were superb. My friends and I shared our dishes and we all agreed that each was delectable. Chef Duane Nutter even came to our table and signed his cookbook for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love! Love! Love this restaurant! The food is top notch. From the cocktails, to the amazing wait staff, to the fab interior, this is definitely a spot you need to run to if you’re in Atlanta. Also, before you leave make sure to grab Chef’s cookbook.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Five of us went for birthday brunch celebration. Food was overpriced in comparison to other restaurants in East Atlanta I have enjoyed as much or more, atmosphere was stark, and service was underwhelming.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Phenomenal food. Great service. Tasty drinks.

Update: we returned and the food is still phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5