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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.7 (138)
$31 to $50
Barbecue
656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 138 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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 on Highland Ave offers a delightful Asian-inspired BBQ experience. Patrons rave about its "super flavorful" dishes, "great food selection," and "friendly" service. Highlights include the pimento cheese wontons, brisket egg rolls, and smoked wings. The cozy ambiance and community-focused owners add to its charm, making it a must-visit.
138 Reviews

  1. John

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The bartender was also waiting the tables in the bar area. He was spread a little too thin and it took quite a while to place an order. Somehow he managed to keep a cheery demeanor. Once we did place the order, the drinks as well as the food came by pretty quickly. Two of us ordered microbrew beers that were both excellent and one of us ordered the bourbon old-fashioned, I believe it is called don’t burn down the house. It was very good. I can’t wait to try to make one at home just like it I do appreciate that they actually placed a reserved tag on the booth where we sat. Three of us had the pulled chicken plate. The Mac and cheese and the coleslaw and the beans were very good sides. Sometimes mac & cheese can be too buttery. This was not. It was very cheesy and tasty. We all liked the smoky flavor of the chicken. It was a little too moist for my taste I like it a little more cooked and drier, but the other two really liked it. The other guest in our party had tofu barbecue which she really enjoyed. Like so many restaurants today the music is always too invasive. One thing that we all found confusing was the fact that there is a painted sign on the building which says parking is across the street. We both circled the adjacent streets and saw nothing identifying any sort of parking. So Parking, especially on a weekend can be a little difficult.

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  2. Steven

    Atlanta33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Asian inspired BBQ. Always something interesting on the menu. The quality of food is great. The owners are friendly, present and incredibly involved in giving back to the community and helping other chefs get their footing.

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  3. Rachael

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our team thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Sweet Auburn. Fantastic menu. Super flavorful. We'll be back!

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  4. Claudia

    Philadelphia110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Great, fun BBQ with an Asian spin. Everything was delicious. Server was professional and personable. An easy walk from the Carter Presidential Library.

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  5. Atlguy

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to visit for your dinner during the week. They have specials Monday and Wednesday.

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  6. 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    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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  8. AndreaH

    Wisconsin13 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.7 stars by 138 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
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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