Southbound is a standout American restaurant in Chamblee, GA, where classic Southern hospitality meets a fresh, modern approach to farm-to-table dining. Housed in a distinctive old factory setting, the restaurant blends industrial character with warmth and charm, creating an atmosphere that feels both memorable and inviting.
At the heart of the experience is a vintage wooden bar and a menu inspired by Southern flavors, thoughtfully updated to highlight fresh ingredients, local specialties, and dishes that feel familiar yet elevated.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or looking for a place that makes solo dining feel effortless and enjoyable, Southbound offers a welcoming setting built around great food and genuine comfort.
Guests come for the food, and they return for the full experience. Southbound is known for fast service, an excellent beer selection, creative cocktails, a strong wine list, and desserts that make the meal feel complete.
The restaurant also offers coffee, comfort food, happy-hour favorites, healthy options, organic dishes, and alcohol service, giving diners plenty of reasons to find exactly what fits the moment. Live music adds energy and personality, while the bar on site and table service help create a polished yet relaxed experience.
With outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options, Southbound makes it easy to enjoy its food and atmosphere in the way that works best for each guest. Catering is also available, making it a practical and appealing choice for gatherings, events, and special occasions.
Southbound is designed to be accessible and convenient for a wide range of visitors. The restaurant includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with gender-neutral restrooms, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi for added comfort and convenience.
Its casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere makes it a great fit for everything from a laid-back lunch to a special dinner out. Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, helping guests plan ahead with confidence. Convenient payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With a strong 4.50-star rating from 1,185 reviews, Southbound has earned a reputation for delivering a dining experience that feels reliable, welcoming, and consistently satisfying.
Located at 5394 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341, United States, and reachable at +1 678-580-5579, it offers a memorable destination for anyone looking for quality American and Southern-inspired dining in the Chamblee area.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Southbound
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, gorgonzola, bitter-sweet pecans, blueberries (V, GF)
honey sriracha sauce, crispy garlic, celery & house ranch (GF)
bacon jam, ham chips (V, GF)
chevre, pineapple-habanero jam, fines herbes (V, GF)
cherry tomatoes, fennel, farro, feta, avocado, ginger vinaigrette (V, GFA)add: Salmon - 9 Chicken - 7
Semolina bread, mushroom pate, goat cheese mousse, caramelized mushrooms, arugula, fried capers (V, GFA)
roasted squash, maple yogurt, apple butter vinaigrette, candied pecans (V, GF)
sourdough sandwich bread, bacon, lemon caper aioli, pickled green tomato, lettuce, grilled salmon, choice of side
Two 4oz smash patties, American cheese, house pickles, onion, comeback sauce, served with fries or choice of side(GF bun +2) (BeyondBeef Available)
Texas toast, mayo, pickles, cilantro, calabrian chilis, Szechuan spices, choice of side (GF bread +2)
pressed cuban hoagie stuffed with pulled pork, serrano ham, cheese, creole mustard, pickles, choice of side
Sourdough bread, house made pimento cheese, and a bowl of tomato basil soup (V)
red potatoes, onion, bell pepper, smoked brisket, salsa ranchera and 2 sunny side up eggs
shoyu pork bone broth, pulled pork, collards, black-eyed pea relish, chow-chow, deviled egg (GF noodles +2)
Chef's daily selection of 3 items +cornbread, honey butter (V, GF)
1/2lb of pulled pork or sliced briskethouse BBQ, choice of 2 sides (GF)
blackened shrimp, cheddar grits, chipotle butter, corn, poblano, cherry tomato (GF)
house made cheese sauce, cavatappi, pimento cheese
4 oz burger patty, brioche bun, choice of side
american cheese, sourdough sandwich bread, choice of side
small entree size
hand breaded gluten free chicken strips, choice of side
Serves around 4 people
Serves around 4 people
Bone in, serves 2-3 people
Serves around 4 people
serves around 4 people
Serves around 4 people
Hear from our valued guests
Super professional and special experience! The deviled eggs were just okay. The whipped feta was fantastic. The southern ramen was incredibly delicious!! Great for friend groups or dates! I will be back!
Exceptional dining experience here in the heart of downtown Chamblee. The live jazz band was also fantastic. Great experience all around.
I’m from Florida, so this is an amazing find. Food was fantastic and the bartender was especially kind and helpful. I had the Brussels w/chicken and deviled eggs. Awesome meal. I wish I had one of these near me! It was Whiskey Weds so I tried a new drink…Brown Derby. Wonderful!
Very nice location the place is nice for groups. It was fast service. Some of the dishes could of had more flavor seasoning too it but I liked it over all
We heard great things about Southbound, and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. For appetizers we ordered the fried green tomatoes and hummus. The fried green tomatoes were amazing, the jam gave it this unique flavor that i need to have again. The hummus wasn't our favorite, but still recommend giving it a try. For our entrees we both ordered the meat and 2. We tried both the brisket and the pulled pork. The pulled pork was delicious but the brisket really stole the show. It might be the best brisket I've had in Atlanta. We will definitely be back!
Great casual Southern fusion food. Everything we ordered was very good except the pickled radish or whatever it was had a flavor that was out of place. We sat outside on the sidewalk since we had a little dog with us and there was a lot of screeching noise whenever the cargo train went by. Aside from that, we had a great experience and will definitely come back.
Hidden gem. I mean, who knew Chamblee had amazing restaurants like this tucked away behind a train station? The drinks are phenomenal! The old fashion is hands down, one of the best I've had in Atlanta. The food is incredible. We ordered the pimiento cheese and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. The pimento cheese is a must!!! You won't regret it. Then for dinner, we ordered the mac n cheese, Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings, mushroom risotto, and the SB Burger & Fries. The mac n cheese is LIFE!! I didn't care for the wings at all, mainly because it's smoked. I thought the spicy flavor would drown out the smokey flavor, but the wings aren't spicy at all. I was quite disappointed with the level of spice because our server warned us that it'll be pretty spicy. If you you think black pepper is spicy, you'll find these things spicy. Staff is amazing and very personable! I definitely wanna come back for the drinks and the pimento cheese! Highly recommend this place!
Southbound hosted out annual holiday part this year. The staff and atmosphere were fantastic and the food was great. I would highly recommend considering them for your next event. I know we will for ours!
Awesome food!! We went here for our anniversary dinner. We shared the bloody Mary devil eggs and wings. They were great and full of flavor. Nice original flavor twist. I had the bramble cocktail and it was refreshing and easy to drink. I had the Chile rellenos burger....super yummy!! Cheesy, gooey deliciousness!
We sat on the Shaded patio for dinner. Brought our dog and the Restaurant is dog friendly. Located overlooking the railroad switches in Chamblee. Ordered the Chamblee Hot Chicken, and even though I am from Texas, and order the spicy chicken at wataburger, Wendy’s and chick fil a, the Chamblee Hot Chicken was too hot for me so be careful. I finished it anyway, with lots of water and a $2 cornbread. My wife had a shrimp on a salad.
Common questions about Southbound
Southbound is located at 5394 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341, United States, Chamblee, GA, United States.
You can reach Southbound by calling +1 678-580-5579.
Southbound has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1185 customer reviews.
Southbound features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Southbound features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Southbound features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Southbound features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Southbound features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Southbound features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Southbound features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Southbound features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Southbound features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Southbound features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Southbound features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Southbound features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Southbound features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Southbound features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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