Southern Bistro

Dined at Southern Bistro for lunch. We ordered shrimp & grits and grilled salmon. Both entrees were excellent. Unfortunately, I ordered a slice of caramel pound cake to go which was a bit dry. Service started out great, but slowed down once our plates were removed. We waited about 15 minutes to order dessert and request the check.

Southern Bistro is that magical place where you find neighborhood charm, congenial staff, warm ambience and delicious food. This is the best hamburger in all of Atlanta. The nightly specials, from Low Country Boil to Prime Rib, are amazing. All at reasonable prices. Excellent wines, brunch Bloody Marys and cocktails, and the perfect, L-shaped bar in the back when you want a great drink and a place to chill. This is the place to be in Sandy Springs.

This is one of the best restaurants in Sandy Springs. I’ve been going here for years and absolutely love it. Excellent cook to order food great service clean restaurant a wonderful place to meet after church or during the week for lunch or dinner. 💯⚓️👏🏽🐺 locally owned and operated fresh ingredients and the chef has a wonderful seasonal menu🧙🏻‍♂️

The sign on the wall says it all. This is simply the place to experience the heart of a southern kitchen. I hosted my daughter’s baby shower in the sun room. We were allowed to decorate and easily transformed the space to our boho baby theme. Our servers Fernando and Lavon doted on us like family. And the food!! Good enough to make you slap somebody, as we say down south. Glorious grits, mountainous biscuits, warm planks of French toast, shrimp, fish, sausage, bacon and a full bar for mimosas, Bloody Mary’s or whatever we wanted. Thanks to Chris and Ryan, the events coordinators for setting it all up. Our guests came from Alabama and Tennessee and found easy access off the interstate. Parking is plentiful but can be a little crowded because of other businesses in the area. Overall, perfect for individual dining and small parties. Inza Dyer

Our server, Sean, was fantastic! The food and cocktails were great and prompt. We had the salmon and flounder special which were both delicious. The table reservation process was easy too!

Southern Bistro is fantastic! Their Southern-American food is delicious, especially the Brioche French Toast and Fried Chicken, and don't skip the buttermilk biscuits! The cozy atmosphere and friendly, attentive and friendly service make every visit a joy. It's the perfect spot for a satisfying meal in a welcoming setting, whether you're dining with family or enjoying a solo treat. I recommend.

Food was pretty good! The bread is outstanding. I got the Meatloaf(Great), she got the Beef and Broccoli (didn't like but not their specialty) and the Dessert was awesome.

Just had lunch. Food wasn’t bad. The hostess has a nasty attitude. I was waiting for someone I haven’t even met before and just wanted to check if there was any waiting time. The hostess then tried to sit me down, but I explained to her that i was just checking to see if there’s a waiting time and preferred to wait for my party outside. She rolled her eyes at me in such an unnecessarily stuck up manner. Then when my party arrived, we walked in and there was nobody up front and plenty of open tables, so we went and sat by the window. The hostess came back and lectured us about waiting to be seated next time as she handed me a menu with crumbs still on it. Very rude and unprofessional. Whatever is going on in her personal life should be left at the door if she’s going to work in the service industry. Her entire vibe was rude and obnoxious. But our server was ok and the food was alright.

Just had a very nice lunch at Southern Bistro with some friends. The restaurant is always so pleasant and inviting, with an upscale vibe. Our server was excellent . . . he knew the menu well and was helpful in answering our questions. We started with the Parker House rolls. I'm not a huge bread fan, but these are probably the best yeast rolls you'll ever have. They come to the table, warm and inviting and sprinkled with sea salt. They're served with an herb butter that is out of this world! I ordered the rainbow trout, which is served with blistered red potatoes, leeks, and fresh ground beef. The lemon butter sauce preparation is delicate and delicious. We all enjoyed our meals and will be back again soon. The menu is varied enough for everyone in your group to find something to their liking!

Went here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated immediately and greeted by our waiter in less than a minute. The menu isn't very extensive, but with the quality selections, it doesn't need to be. The food and service were both top notch.

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

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

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.

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.

Delicious fried chicken and great service what else do you need? Can't wait to walk in the front door again and order the exact same meal!

Service excellent. The food was ok. But 18.00 for a plain hamburger seems excessive.

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.

Okay food and good service. The dishes look great and don't taste bad, but unfortunately, none of them were that good. We tried a wide range of them, and nothing has us interested in returning - other than that it is a convenient location.

Saw that this restaurant had high ratings, so I came here for brunch on Sunday but it didn't live up to the hype. I made a reservation online beforehand. I got to try a couple of dishes - the Egg Benedict, Egg White Omelet, and Breakfast Biscuit. The breakfast biscuit was huge but unfortunately really dry. The egg Benedict was a little salty. Although food was okay, service was great. The waitress was super nice and would come check up on us frequently. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere since we sat indoors.

Didn't love it. Ordered the salmon salad-very underwhelming. Just some plain spinach with some sliced strawberries, quarter Avacado and onions... quite dull. Had been there a few weeks ago and ordered the bread, which was quite good. Replaced it this time with basic rolls that would come as customary bread service elsewhere. Overall disappointing

A friend and I went there for brunch, we were seated at the time of our reservation which is a plus! The Brioche French Toast was delish! The service was quick, the location ideal with parking available in the plaza. The inside was quaint and cozy! I will return to try other entrees!

Good food. Nice ambience. Server did spill my drink on me ... but was very sorry, and really not something I'd like to ding the restaurant on.

Great servers! Great food! Salads, chicken, shrimp and grits all great! Never too crowded. Get your butts over here.

Wonderful dining experience. Service is great and the food has never disappointed. We enjoy eating on the covered patio. We usually come off hours (not on purpose, just kinda how it always happens). Our lunch/dinner is usually around 3pm when we venture to this side of town. Hubby always gets the Georgia trout - he says it's too good to not get everytime! He almost opted for the Fish & Chips because he saw it was made with Mahi-mahi; but alas he stuck with the trout. {LOL} I have sampled a little bit of everything on the menu and I have never been unhappy. Southern Bistro is a gem!! [Sorry there are no photos - we devoured the tasty food before thinking about photos - oops!!]

We absolutely love this restaurant! Brunch is our usual fare here which is excellent by the way, tonight we made it for dinner and were thrilled with the meals. My mother is on a restricted diet and they always accomodate. She had the Rainbow Trout and I has the special Grilled Sea Bass. If you love southern food with a modern twist and clean cuisine this is your place! For those of you who like heavier fare theres always plenty of red meat and fried chicken. Good food, great service and reasonable prices!

Service was good. We always start with deviled eggs, which are excellent...then we ordered meat loaf, which was pretty good but a bit too dense, and I had kale salad, which was generous and very good, and buffalo chicken meatballs. The meatballs were good, but the sauce was burnt on to the bottom of the cast iron skillet they were cooked in. I would've needed a chisel to scrape up any sauce. So the whole dish was mediocre. I told the server, and she agreed with me that it was overcooked, but she didn't share that with the chef or manager. A classy restaurant would have either comped the dish or offered a complimentary dessert, but that didn't happen. Deviled eggs are not enough of an incentive to go back there.

We were looking for a great brunch/lunch spot somewhere between Alpharetta and Buckhead to meet our friends & catch up and this was GREAT! It's located in a shopping center, but don't let that steer you away... it's a hidden gem. It does just say "Bistro" on the exterior, which could be confusing, but if you see that, you're there. Parking: Plenty, no issues Ambiance: It's very southern, comfortable, and warm overall. So cute! It was adorable seeing people walk in (that post-Church crowd on a Sunday) and so many people knew eachother, were hugging, and not even expecting to see one another there. Service: Amazing!! From the hospitality at the hostess stand to the quality of service from our waitress, it was an amazing experience. I asked if they had decaf coffee, and she said "I'll brew you some!" without any complaints, or even saying they would have to make some... she just did it and I thought that was very sweet. Food: Delish! My favorite were the cheddar grits. I grew up on my Nana's grits, so I'm super picky with these, but they nailed it. I also got the house salad with grilled salmon, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Had a Bloody Mary to go along with everything, which was delish and the perfect touch. My husband got the burger and loved it, and his friend got the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and he ate it all up. Cons: None! We will definitely be back when we're in town and will be recommending this to friends!

In my conscious effort to always try something new, I stumbled upon Southern Bistro while scrolling on Open Table. I was impressed by the images displayed and decided to book a table. Upon arriving, you are intrigued by the outside appearance itself. The restaurant has an all-glass front and sits in the corner of the shopping center. It's almost like its own little comfort world. Walking in, The hostess stand is directly to the right of the door, you can't miss it The hostess was present and greeted me with a smile The restaurant is very clean You are met with an aroma of good seasonings and southern comfort Booking via Open Table made the experience even as my table was ready and I was seated immediately. The best part is, traffic had me a few minutes late and the 10 minute grace period came in handy! Upon being seated, my waiter came over within moments and he was an absolute pleasure. He walked up with a smile, greeted everyone, presented the specials for the day, and was ready for our drink order. I am talking top-tier service. #Priceless The menu has a variation of items that are perfect for a person like me who didn't have a specific taste for anything particular. I decided on the "SPRINGER MT. FRIED CHICKEN" dish with Whipped Potato and Green Beans. Let's Talk Food!!! The Fried Chicken was perfectly golden fried. I am talking deep-fried to perfection with the golden color on the outside and moist meat on the inside. The chicken is seasoned with caution, meaning, you can taste the flavoring but they aren't too powerful and allow for the natural taste of the meat to be present. The Chicken Gravy provided the added flavor to the meat as you can tell that the flavor focus was within the gravy itself to form the ideal pairing with the chicken. I'm not a "Chicken Gravy" person usually, but with this dish, it made sense and works perfectly. The Green Beans were firm just how I like them with all of the Green Bean flavor present. The Whipped Potato was an absolute pleasure to devour. LoL! Real potato, well seasoned, and whipped to perfection. These are the melt in your mouth kind of potatoes where you eat them slowly to make them last. LoL! For Dessert, I decided on the Lemon Chess Pie.. Babeeeeeeeee... I am talking Robust Flavor, Great Crust, Perfect amount of Lemon, which combined makes you want to write home to Mama kind of good. Oh me oh my. This pie is a slice of soulful goodness and I am going back for more. LoL Overall this was an amazing experience and I will be back. The portions were good for the price and the flavor profiles are a tongue pleasing delight. The service provided is above standard and adds to the amazing culture of Southern Bistro. If you're in the area and want a bite, make sure to add this to your "Must Go" list. Service- 10/10 Food- 10/10 Ambiance- 10/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Recommend- Definitely

Loved the space, the food was top notch as was our service . All around winner. Super easy parking too!

I was hungry for catfish and ordered their fried catfish sandwich. The catfish was crispy and spiced just right. I loved their coleslaw that accompanied it. Although busy, the noise level was low and it was easy to hear conversation at our table. The server was very attentive. Always a pleasure to eat at this restaurant.

Purely food based review: Valentine's Day T-Bone steak special ($36) - Amazingly cooked medium steak that was shared between two people. Sides: Deviled eggs were good. Their collard greens have some home flavor to them that's different from traditional southern style, more tangy. Overall would recommend for a slightly fancy date night!

This Southern girl went to @southernbistroatl ! Last night I just wanted to grab somewhere nice yet, low key. A quick search on @opentable lead me to @southernbistroatl. I can't resist brussel sprouts so, I ordered them from my app. They were perfect. Nicely seasoned, crispy and flavorful The portion size was huge as you can see. I saw the 3 meat meatloaf and decided to give it a try with the Mac and mash on the side. The entree wasn't bad yet, the Mac was missing something; the mash as well. I never add salt and pepper to my food but I definitely did last night. Honestly...the Meatloaf, Mash and Mac gave me glorified t.v dinner vibes. Everything looked so GOOD...I was disappointed the flavor didn't match. I won't say I'll never try them out again because I will. I saw there was a Salmon BLT on the menu.... Service was great as Sean was my waiter. He did a great job of checking on me throughout my sitting.

I have many things to say about my most recent experience at Southern Bistro. First and foremost, the hostess and our waiter was rude to us from the beginning of brunch. We waited about 25 minutes to be seated (the restaurant was not full). Once we got seated, we quickly ordered and carried on. Our waiter proceeded to verbally assault my 90 year old grandfather for asking for fries to be heated (they were cold when they were served). He was extremely aggressive and almost physically assaulted my grandfather, again a 90 year old man. After this altercation, the waiter never came back to our table to check on us or give us our check at the end of the meal. My sister had to get up to find him to give him our credit card and he would not speak to her. Next, as mentioned above the food was subpar. My food was served incorrectly and almost everyone's dishes were cold and we were afraid to send anything back since the waiter acted so incredibly inappropriately and unprofessionally to my grandfather. To make matters worse, this all happened at my mother's birthday brunch. An event that was supposed to be celebratory was pretty much ruined by the waitstaff. I will never be back to this restaurant and strongly advise people to avoid this establishment.

I found out that this place is known as the local alcoholic's bar! The food is good and the service is good though.

Great spot. I have been here a number of times and never been disappointed. A hidden neighborhood gem.

First time visiting. Enjoyed a late lunch for party of two on a Friday afternoon. Quiet, quaint, well spaced tables, great safety protocols and true southern charm. Enjoyed deviled egg appetizer and decided on comfort food, so meatloaf entree for me and guest had shrimp and grits. Server was excellent so we took him up on his suggestion for their famous caramel pound cake dessert and WOWWW!! If nothing else, you must indulge in that. It was truly wonderful.

Ok so I needed a last minute brunch spot so I decided to try Southern Bistro. We walked in to a empty dining room filled with smoke. Our server came over to take our order and I was very concerned. We requested to move outside due to the smoke. After 20 minutes our food came out and boy it looked and smelled fantastic! Listen the lemon blueberry pancakes will stop traffic. You gotta order!! I was pleasantly surprised at this delightful experience!! I will definitely go back!!

We had such a great meal here! The food was very tasty, came out hot (if it was supposed to be hot!) and cooked to perfection. The server was a lovely woman who was friendly and chatty, and really brought up the whole feel of the meal - I hope they're paying her enough because she's one of the best staff I've seen in a while. Tasty drinks; nice bar with a tv if you're dining solo. The restaurant wasn't too loud, which is very nice, considering a lot of places crank the music so it's hard to have a conversation. I didn't go to the restroom, but a member of my party did, and said they were small but clean - one person at a time. I got the duck, and my only complaint was that there are two pretty sweet sides served with a relatively small duck breast, so I'd recommend subbing one of the sides for something more savory or with some more acid. The portion of scallops was relatively small compared to other meals, and I'd recommend adding another side or you'll be hungry. The chicken is epic. If you get mashed potatoes, make sure to get gravy, and you may need to add some salt - but most of this is just personal preferences. Will definitely eat here again when I can.

This is definitely being added to my list of top brunches in Atlanta. From beginning to end it was a perfect meal with great service. Starting with the "Grand Mimosa" which is topped with Grand Marnier for an extra kick. I subbed cranberry juice instead of orange and it was the best mimosa I've had all year. (Close 2nd to the Peach mimosa at 5Church) We had the egg rolls and they were so delicious. Chopped boiled eggs never tasted so good and seasoned with peppers. I had the fried green tomato benedict and baby.....God Bless the Chef for his good work. It was SO scrumptious. Perfect biscuit, perfect amount of sauce. Perfect frying of the tomato. I absolutely loved it.   We also split some French toast so have something sweet on the table and it was really good.   This was a lot of food, but our waited was very encouraging the whole way motivating us not to give up!

Came across this cute bistro in a search for a good place to brunch near my nail salon. I was not disappointed. I was greeted warmly as soon as I entered and was seated quickly. I ordered a mimosa and the chicken and waffles. I'd never had them before anywhere, but I was curious to try as theirs come with collard greens and a white sauce(?). While I wasn't fond of the combination, each item was delicious on its own. I'll be returning soon to try something else as they had a lot of delicious options. The restaurant is nicely decorated and plenty of space was given between tables for social distancing.

Awful service, awful bloody Mary's, awful brunch Had sausage eggs Benedict.. took sausage home for my cat.. how does this place still be in business ?

I ordered the "boneless" chicken pot pie. The food arrived and I saw bones sticking out of the chicken. I pulled out the bones. Next I saw a 3 inch piece of plastic floating in the bowl. It was a plastic ramekin top. I called the waiter and showed him the plastic floating in my dinner. He said I'll take it back to the kitchen & he gave me a menu so I could order something else. He did not apologize, instead he laughed & cracked a bad joke. I expected the manager would arrive & apologize. He didn't, so I left the table to find him. He said he was sorry about the plastic in my food & said he would not charge me for my dinner, but he was charging the other six people at my table for their food. I will NEVER eat there again!!!

My wife and I were visiting Atlanta and we were searching for southern cuisine near our hotel. We were more than satisfied with the quality and flavor of our food. I had the chicken pot pie and Coca-Cola braised collared greens while my wife had the fried green tomatoes. The food was top-notch. The ambiance was very comfortable. For dessert, we had the pound cake with caramel and whipped cream which was so decadent. I would highly recommend stopping in when in the area.

Perfect for a brunch of lunch. They have a outdoor patio that is dog friendly and great on a sunny day. Service was good.we had multiple purple checking in on us throughout the meal. You also get little muffins before your food comes out and they were delightful. Meals were $15 each so a little pricier but well made. Their buttermilk chicken was really good, although a small piece... well seasoned and cooked. My friend tried the shrimp and grits and enjoyed it as well, although the portion seemed smaller than mine. Parking is bountiful and easy as its in a complex with kroger and many other shops.

My go-to for lunch, brunch and dinner! Friends I've ' brought with' have requested returning!

Love the chopped steak and tomahawk pork chop. Best ole fashion I've ever had. Daily specials are good too.

We eat here about once a week. Service tonight was so good that we decided it was time to write a review! Liza was so sweet and helpful. She was fast, attentive, and knowledgeable, funny and personable. Food is always consistently good. Staples include the burger, the chicken sandwich, and fish tacos. Kids menu is great and the patio is such a fun place to take our dog with its own little doggie menu. Super pet friendly!

A nice and accommodating restaurant in a convenient location with parking. We had the yeast rolls, fish tacos, hanger steak, salmon, and scallops- all which were VERY good. Not to mention, the bread pudding was AMAZING. Will be back again. Thank you!

Still lunching at "Nancy G's" - hard to call it "Southern Bistro for me (and love that the parking spots right out front still have the old name!)- on the regular. Our group of friends sits in that back room and I love that it has the whole table and couch set up too, so seating based on mood is available! This update is an elaboration on the newer/special menu items. Lately, there have been a TON of awesome salad specials- one reminiscent of the Houston's club salad I adore (and owner Coleman G is a former Houston's/Hillstone gent) - that I hope will become staples on the menu. And since Julie is always our server, someone in our group has tried every single one of them - she's a great pitch woman for the specials and also just a lovely familiar face who remembers who wants Diet Coke (me and a couple others), who likes no croutons/dressing on the side (me)....the important stuff. People who love sweet potato fries will also be happy with their newest version. For me, good calamari is something I always enjoy and theirs is sometimes just the thing for a one-person lunch! The $10 lunch special (there are little flyer cards and a reminder at the front) is a good, basic "brown bag" sandwich deal. Great if you are in a hurry and need to go. This place has a special spot in my heart for a lot of reasons, and happily Ron Eyester's menu influence and Nancy's daily presence keep this place fresh and welcoming.

We stopped in on Sunday for a Brunch. Our waitress was quite good and the place looked great. The menu is Southern and we enjoyed ourselves. Burger for me and French Toast for the wife. She also enjoyed Cheese Grits. She cannot wait to go back for the Green Fried Tomatoes.

Enjoyed my experience at this establishment with top-notch service. Tried the fried catfish and grits; while the preparation was excellent, the dish lacked seasoning and flavor.

The WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER.. I was seated in the back outside.. No one came to my table..I went to the hostess asked her for a server.. No server..I asked the other servers can they please get me a server.. Finally someone came after 15 minutes.. No lie.. She said I'm not your server but I'm going to get her.. She came back after 5 minutes and said I will be your server.. She took my order. Haven't seen her since.. Someone else brought my drink and someone else brought my check.. Yes I'm BLACK.. THE ONLY BLACK WOMAN/PERSON in the restaurant . This is the WORST.. RACISM AT ITS BEST..

We were in Atlanta looking for lunch and found the Southern Bistro. We sat on the deck and our service and food was excellent. We look forward to going back the next time we find ourselves in ATL

6/20/21 My daughter brought me here for Father's Day and we arrived 25 minutes early, but they sat us anyway. We had a relatively new server, but he was still very good. We both had the Crabcakes Benedict and we ordered whole wheat blueberry pancakes on the side. Needless to say, we each took one of the crabcakes home for later and most all of the blueberry pancakes because we were so full. The food was really good and so was service and I am anxious to go back again to try the fried chicken and waffles. I was bad last night so I tried to be better today.

Great for business or after-church lunch. Unique menu choices with good presentation and courteous service. Always enjoy surveying the clientele

We went for my husband's birthday...party of 10. Our server was polite but a bit stand offish-we we're trying to joke and get him to laugh with no luck. Our appetizers were fantastic (Fried Green Tomatoes, Deviled Eggs, Yeast Rolls and Cured Salmon). Five people in our party ordered the fish special which was good, but I got the Prime Rib special. Meat was under cooked and the mashed potatoes were AWFUL! ZERO seasoning. My son and his girlfriend got the Fried Chicken...SO DRY!! Even the the thigh! We ordered dessert (Banana Pudding and Berry Cobbler). Banana Pudding barely had any bananas. They gave my husband a tiny scoop of Banana Pudding as his complimentary dessert again no bananas. Overall just disappointing experience.

i love the food places in & around marietta!!! the food choices are completely different than ny restaurants! you have greens, yams, succatash!!! all the veggies & foods my parents served!! i am just loving everything that i am eating at these amazing restaurants!!! the fresh fruit choices are awesome!!! everything is fresh & delicious!!! we tried a few things on the menu!! i loved everything!!! you have to try "southern bistro"!! you will not ve disappointed!!!! we went for brunch!!!!