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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.8
4.8
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
Sweet Auburn BBQ is located in the historic Poncey-Highland neighborhood, near the Fox Theatre, Ponce City Market, and Fernbank Museum. The well designed dining space features reclaimed antiques and custom lighting, making it the ideal place for a dinner date or business lunch. Their sidewalk patio is a dog friendly too.

Sweet Auburn Barbecue offers traditional style barbecue with an Asian twist. Our menu items, such as Pimento cheese wontons, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Grits and Smoked Brisket Eggrolls, demonstrate the perfect marriage of traditional and innovative styles that Sweet Auburn Barbecue has become known for. Accolades include Best BBQ from AJC.com and Atlanta Magazine, and features in Thrillist, Eater, the Washington Post and Huffington Post. Most of the menu is sourced from local, Georgia farms and features many vegetarian options too. The full-service bar serves unique craft cocktails and beers, specializing in whiskey & beer.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Asian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (678) 515-3550
  • Website
    http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We are Atlanta’s go-to catering provider for all occasions, big or small. From weddings, to corporate events, to parties, we can customize a perfect plan for treating your guests to a delicious menu. We can set up traditional buffet style catering, or serve guests from one of our food trucks. We love doing events, and our clients enjoy the best!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Rustic-modern vibe provides a comfortable and modern space for business functions, wedding receptions, reunions and more. With a full bar, and award winning culinary team, our expert professionals will work with you to customize a menu that fits your needs. We also host cooking classes and workshops! Email us at info@sweetauburnbbq.com
  • Location
    656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Area
    Poncey-Highland
  • Cross Street
    Free 2 HR Parking Validation, at 675 N. Highland Ave Apartments Deck
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 133 people are saying

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Atlanta

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Atlanta

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave offers a delightful fusion of Asian and Southern BBQ, creating a unique culinary experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "excellent service," and "amazing cocktails." The pimento cheese wontons and brisket egg rolls are must-tries. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must to dine at."

133 Reviews

  1. April

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was pleasantly surprised at Sweet Auburn's ambience. It has a very cozy vibe. The surprise Freak Me Bae Bae cocktail was delicious. Although the main courses were excellent, I highly recommend the pimento cheese wontons & brisket egg rolls. They are delicious*

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    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great servers and their recommendations. Loved the Asian influence.

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  3. AndreaH

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and food selection. Enjoyed the Asian inspired sauces and ingredients that brought new flavors to old favorites.

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  4. Anastasia

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our waitress Jay was very nice

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  5. Paris

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very delicious! The service was top notch for us! Will definitely be returning in the near future!

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  6. Mary

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone was amazing!! The customer service was great. The food was great as well

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  7. Chelsea

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious and our server was outstanding. We will be back.

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  8. Brittany VIP

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet Auburn BBQ features delicious BBQ and southern classics with an Asian twist, a nod to sibling owners Howard and Anita Hsu’s cultural upbringing. The concept originated as a food truck and operated a counter at the Municipal Market (historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market) before taking over the brick-and-mortar previously housing Pura Vida in 2014. Sweet Auburn BBQ has locations in Atlanta (Poncey-Highland) and McDonough. Make sure to park in the parking deck across from the restaurant to receive validated parking; otherwise, you will have to pay a grip to park. Sweet Auburn’s smoked wings are a popular delivery item in my household. But my husband and I finally made an in-person visit for the February 2024 Indo-Chinese Dinner, a collaboration with popular pop-up Dhaba BBQ, The Chai Box, and highly heralded new Doraville soju tasting room Minhwa Spirits. We ordered: From the Specialty Menu: Curry Brisket Bao, Brisket Rendang From the Regular Menu: Pimento Cheese Wontons, Two Item Combo Plate (pulled chicken, smoked wings, Thai Chile Brussels Sprouts, mac and cheese), Jade Claw We did not have a bad bite! The pulled chicken was surprisingly moist and flavorful, the brisket tender, and the Brussels sprouts were spectacular. An added benefit was that the Brisket Rendang was so flavorful as a leftover. Needless to say, we will be back (word on the street is that the Banana Pudding is a must-eat), and Sweet Auburn BBQ has crept onto my ATL BBQ favorite list.

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  9. Dexter

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again we had a fantastic experience at Sweet Auburn. They just don’t disappoint- and that’s why we keep coming back.

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  10. Frances

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet Auburn BBQ is always a delicious experience. It's always a tough decision on what to choose, because all the options are so good. Looking forward to trying another menu item on the next visit.

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FAQs

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (678) 515-3550.

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Free 2 HR Parking Validation, at 675 N. Highland Ave Apartments Deck
  • Area
    Poncey-Highland
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Asian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Marta Bus stop across the street and Edgewood Ave Train station nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://sweetauburnbbq.com/
  • Phone number
    (678) 515-3550
  • Catering
    We are Atlanta’s go-to catering provider for all occasions, big or small. From weddings, to corporate events, to parties, we can customize a perfect plan for treating your guests to a delicious menu. We can set up traditional buffet style catering, or serve guests from one of our food trucks. We love doing events, and our clients enjoy the best!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Rustic-modern vibe provides a comfortable and modern space for business functions, wedding receptions, reunions and more. With a full bar, and award winning culinary team, our expert professionals will work with you to customize a menu that fits your needs. We also host cooking classes and workshops! Email us at info@sweetauburnbbq.com
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