SouthPark might be best known for its eponymous mall, but the area has plenty of upscale eateries, rooftop bars, and watering holes, too. Here’s where to grab a bite (or drink) after a day of retail therapy.
PEPPERVINE
4620 Piedmont Row Drive, Ste. 170B
This progressive eatery serves a rotation of small and large plates that emphasize seasonal ingredients. It’s Mediterranean-meets-Asian-meets-Southern, with housemade breads, charcuterie, and ice cream. The menu changes constantly—there’s a new one every day—but you can always count on their signature Yeast Rolls.
800° WOODFIRED KITCHEN
6815 Phillips Place Court
Come for lunch or dinner and feast on pasta, burgers, and woodfired pizza, then head to the rear of the restaurant and have a cocktail at BAR ONE Lounge.
DTR SOUTHPARK
4905 Ashley Park Lane, Ste. J
Owner and sommelier Jaffer Kovic serves a mix of small and large plates, but the focus remains on low-production wines. The list of bottles alone takes up eight pages in a leather-bound binder.
LIMANI
6902 Phillips Place Court
This upscale Mediterranean restaurant has an extensive seafood-focused menu and an elegantly styled space.
BULLA GASTROBAR
4310 Sharon Road, Ste. W01
Named after the Spanish slang term for “chatter,” Bulla Gastrobar puts a contemporary spin on traditional Spanish tapas.
LITTLE MAMA’S ITALIAN
4521 Sharon Road
Settle into one of the dining rooms with a plate of pappardelle, or cozy up at the “Mozz Bar” and watch the chefs at work.
ROOSTER’S WOOD-FIRED KITCHEN
6601 Carnegie Blvd. (additional location in uptown)
Chef Jim Noble’s menu offers gussied-up, Southern-tinged American and European fare, like hand-tossed pizzas and roasted chicken.
MIZU
3100 Apex Drive
Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to see the Robata grill sizzle with lobster, shrimp, and charred vegetables, or enjoy a lineup of maki rolls and chilled and raw seafood.
TAQUERIA MAL PAN
4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Ste. 115D
Owner Andre Lomeli brings a Mexican- and West Coast-inspired menu from his former restaurant in San Diego; his tacos, burritos, and enchiladas have the pizzazz of a food truck’s and the flavors of his native Yucatán Peninsula.
Tacos, burritos, tortas, and other Mexican specialties from Taqueria Mal Pan
STEAK 48
4425 Sharon Road
Steak is the main attraction at this upscale spot at Apex SouthPark, but don’t miss the Crispy Shrimp Deviled Eggs, Corn Crème Brûlée, and Seafood Tower.
SOUTHERN PECAN
6706 Phillips Place Court, Ste. C
The team behind Café Monte serves Gulf Coast-inspired cuisine like Pecan Fried Catfish, Louisiana Barbecue Shrimp, and Fried Oyster Po’Boys.
Catfish Nuggets from Southern Pecan
PACO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA
6401 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 8A
This Tex-Mex spot has all the essentials: chips and guacamole, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, and eight kinds of tacos, plus more than 200 tequilas behind the bar.
BAKU
4515 Sharon Road
Black and red decor, techno beats, and a large pair of geisha eyes staring out at the crowd make for a dramatic setting in this shared-plates restaurant.
CAFÉ MONTE FRENCH BAKERY AND BISTRO
6700 Fairview Road
Owner Monte Smith has recreated a French bistro with classic Provençal dishes and fresh pastries.
FINE & FETTLE
4905 Barclay Downs Drive
Feast on Wagyu Sliders, General Tso’s Cauliflower, and Butterscotch Pudding at this homey restaurant inside the Canopy by Hilton.
HARPER’S RESTAURANT
6518 Fairview Road
Jazzed-up American cuisine makes Harper’s a place to take guests with varying palates.
THE PALM
6705-B Phillips Place Court
The legendary chain serves high-end steakhouse fare and seafood in a dining room decorated with caricatures of famous people.
LEGION BREWING
5610 Carnegie Blvd.
Chef Gene Briggs spans multiple cuisines with Pork Belly Gyros, Carnitas Pizzas, and Pastrami Cheesesteaks, and each one tastes like it’s his specialty.
OAK STEAKHOUSE
4477 Sharon Road, Ste. 125
This neighborhood mainstay aces steakhouse classics like rib-eyes and filets, but be sure to save room for the Peanut Butter Molten Lava Cake.
RH ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
6903 Phillips Place Court
The dining room has retractable glass walls, Japanese boxwood hedging, and a fountain. The menu is standard, upscale American fare like lobster rolls, truffled grilled cheeses, and rib-eye steaks.
TOSCANA
6401 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 6A
Enjoy authentic northern Italian dishes, an extensive wine list, and courtyard dining.
THE LOFT AT DUCKWORTH’S
4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Ste. 115A
This midcentury modern-inspired cocktail bar focuses on classic libations, but you can also cozy up in the “Living Room” and order from the bar bites menu.
MANO BELLA ITALIAN MARKET & BISTRO
721 Governor Morrison St., Ste. 150
Drop in for lunch and order a panini at the counter, or have a seat in the dining area and order one of Chef Rafaelle’s signature dishes.
Taylor Bowler
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