Best shrimp and grits
The shrimp and grits at South City Kitchen were your pick for the best version of this Southern favorite in and around Atlanta. Photo courtesy Fifth Group Restaurants
YOUR PICKS
1. South City Kitchen
You say, “South City Kitchen has the BEST shrimp and grits. Red Mule Grits from Athens, Ga. Tasso and smoked tomato gravy. YUM!” And “The Tasso ham makes the dish.”
2. Marlow’s Tavern
3. Six Feet Under
4. Rosebud
5. Trackside Grill
6. The Nook
Buckhead Diner, where you can try out our pick for the best shrimp and grits in and around Atlanta. Photo: Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc.com
OUR PICKS
1. Buckhead Diner
The AJC dining team’s specialist in Southern and Neighborhood Fare Jenny Turknett says, “Combining shrimp and grits into a dish is a relatively recent phenomenon, beginning only a few decades ago. Some cultural historians believe it grew out of the coastal “gentleman’s meal” of breakfast shrimp. The version at Buckhead Diner gives a nod to these origins by topping fluffy Carolina grits and Georgia shrimp in a thin but rich and peppery tasso ham gravy with a sunny-side up egg.”
2. Table & Main
3. Wisteria
4. JCT. Kitchen
5. South City Kitchen
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Tay
April 9th, 2012
11:26 am
Gumbeaux’s in Douglasville has awesome shrimp and grits!!
Nathan
April 9th, 2012
11:59 am
Marlow’s Tavern, followed by Six Feet Under. Marlow’s wins on account of their use of a cheese grit cake that is admittedly a bit unorthodox, but extremely tasty. Six Feet Under gets my nod for their “kitchen sink” approach to the dish. Again, not the most traditional, but I do love the extra vegetables they put into their shrimp and grits.
Loretta Grant
April 9th, 2012
1:30 pm
Buckhead Bottle Bar & Bistro – Chef Jason Ellis has the BEST Shrimp & Grits. Flavor to die for!
vriska
April 9th, 2012
2:01 pm
wahoo grill- decatur, Ga..delicious but small portion
Chris
April 9th, 2012
2:02 pm
Mary Mac’s Tea Room Downtown Atl awesome……..
bob
April 9th, 2012
2:16 pm
HOBNOB at Ansley with a very nice (warm) presentation of Shrimp and Grits.
sammiamm
April 9th, 2012
2:18 pm
HOBNOB, hands down. Oh so buttery…
Lynne
April 9th, 2012
2:24 pm
Greenwood’s on Green Street. Bar none. This is an exceptional dish with wonderful flavor and beautifully prepared shrimp.
superseg
April 9th, 2012
2:32 pm
The Georgia Shrimp, Peachtree City, GA. Also best seafood on southside of Atlanta.
Lori
April 9th, 2012
2:37 pm
Henry’s in Acworth. Yum!
akfds
April 9th, 2012
2:41 pm
captain d’s
Jeff
April 9th, 2012
2:42 pm
Easy. Henry’s in Acworth.
bobby
April 9th, 2012
2:42 pm
Long John Silver’s
Jo Daddy's Golf Course
April 9th, 2012
2:46 pm
I really like the S&G at Willie Rae’s on the Marietta Square….
JJ
April 9th, 2012
3:00 pm
Rosebud – weekend brunch. It will blow your mind.
Old Boy
April 9th, 2012
3:06 pm
Totally agree with superseg. The Grits Antonio is super-rich (and a heart attack waiting to happen), but I haven’t had better.
DecaturMom
April 9th, 2012
3:45 pm
Watershed in Decatur! I hope they keep them on the menu when they move to the Brookwood in Buckhead.
Donna
April 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Union in Alpharetta. Their shrimp and grits are the BEST!!
MDG
April 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
Malone’s in East Point hands down for me. Their recipe is much better than Six Feet Under.
Kim
April 9th, 2012
4:03 pm
Rose and Crown in Marietta! YUMMY!!!
Jay
April 9th, 2012
4:11 pm
Trackside Grill in Kennesaw! Awesome
Lulu
April 9th, 2012
4:15 pm
There is just something unique about the Cheesecake Factory’s shrimp and grits. Truly a must taste!!
MissA
April 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
The Flying Biscuit or Roux on Canton
Steve
April 9th, 2012
4:19 pm
Definitely NOT the shrimp and grits I had at Parish on Sunday. Very disappointing.
Andrei M
April 9th, 2012
4:23 pm
It really looks delicious. Shrimp is one of the best food in the world. It’s protein is high and iron is quite high as well. This is a healthy dietary food. http://www.advancedpressureandgutter.com
Jeff
April 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
Definitely NOT Six Feet Under. They scored a 45 on their Health Score last year.
Splendid
April 9th, 2012
4:24 pm
Goldfish at Perimeter Mall.
Mike
April 9th, 2012
4:33 pm
South City Kitchen
Celia
April 9th, 2012
4:37 pm
Without a doubt it’s South City Kitchen.
Laura
April 9th, 2012
4:38 pm
The Vinings Inn (they were one of the first restaurants in Atlanta to have it on their menu)
Tucker
April 9th, 2012
4:38 pm
Home Grown Restaurant
jim
April 9th, 2012
4:39 pm
wrong…only in charleston…forget atlanta !
SweetSwag
April 9th, 2012
4:41 pm
Cafe Circa!
Conch
April 9th, 2012
4:41 pm
Greenwood’s in Roswell of Milton’s in Milton
KK
April 9th, 2012
4:48 pm
HOBNOB
Jennifer
April 9th, 2012
4:50 pm
Lenox Square Grill has AMAZING shrimp and grits!
noelle
April 9th, 2012
4:53 pm
Rosebud and Babbettes
MN
April 9th, 2012
4:54 pm
Greenwood’s in Roswell
BonniBabe
April 9th, 2012
4:58 pm
Paschal Brother’s Restaurant on Northside Dr., Atlanta, GA was Gggrrreeeaaat!! Rich and zesty and it pops in ya mouth!
mmmmmm
Ryan
April 9th, 2012
5:03 pm
Home Grown GA on Memorial
William
April 9th, 2012
5:06 pm
the Colonade Resturant on Chishire Bridge Road, hug portions. Also six feet under
Amber
April 9th, 2012
5:09 pm
The Shrimp & Grits at Lenox Square Grill are delish! They have my vote!
Fairygodmother
April 9th, 2012
5:22 pm
Goldfish – WONDERFUL!!!!
They give you just THAT! – Shrimp and Grits
Not all of the TRASH some restaurants give like bell pepper, celery and a boat load of JUNK
snb
April 9th, 2012
5:37 pm
WAHOO
Freda
April 9th, 2012
6:08 pm
TwoUrban Licks
Debra
April 9th, 2012
6:24 pm
We are too far from the ocean for good S & G here. Try Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House on the road out to Tybee, and Barbara Jean’s on St. Simons.
Jack Nasty
April 9th, 2012
6:44 pm
But that wasn’t the question now was it, Debra???
Kat
April 9th, 2012
7:14 pm
The Nook on Piedmont Park. Craving it now!! Plus you get the view!!
Alex
April 9th, 2012
7:21 pm
I second The Nook on Piedmont Park. Unconventional but absolutely delicious! (The grit cakes are amazing even just as a side.) Their shrimp & grits with the tomato beurre blanc sauce over sauteed spinach as an entree is just perfect really.
PStandley
April 9th, 2012
7:48 pm
South City Kitchen – Midtown. The best!