Southern, a gathering place

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   Gretchen

   Coastal Georgia

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The absolute tops. I’m not sure I’m a good enough writer to do this quaint 5-star gem a service. We drove 45 minutes to enjoy ourselves and will go as often as possible. The food and service were the best I have experienced in my 60 years. We chose to sit on the porch (in December) and could not have been more content. My 86-year old mother was delighted with the coziness and warmth. Our drinks from the “southern cocktails” menu, one with bourbon and one with vodka, had just the right touch of all the flavors. We shared a burrata salad with pecans and balsamic. Each bite was delicious and we were really anticipating dinner. We had snapper cooked to perfection atop Carolina Gold, and a delectable blackberry peach bbq chicken. Honestly, the best chicken I have ever had. We were hooked from the beginning, and now we were talking about how soon we could come back. Dessert was a fabulous piece of chocolate heaven - I’m just coming out of a happy coma and can’t remember what it was called. I can say it was their last slice of the evening and I can see why. The espresso was the icing on the cake, so to speak. Prepared and served as it should be. Great pride and care was obvious every step of the way. From the hostess to the waiter to the bartender to the chef and kitchen and everywhere between, it is clear that tremendous thought was put into how to craft an experience. What a wonderful time we had.
   

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   Janelle

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is always excellent! Tight quarters but the noise level not bad. Warm welcome and great service!
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Raleigh

   79 reviews

   5.0

   79 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best steak I have had in a very long time! Our favorite restaurant in Southport. Consistently good and innovative!
   

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   Constance

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dinner. Delicious and very relaxing. Our waiter was awesome and met our every need!
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The BEST restaurant in Southport! Presentation is amazing with fresh flower garnishes and unique dishes! The food is farm to table and truly delicious! Service is excellent! You must try Southern!
   

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   Judy

   Wilmington

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our meal was delicious and the service was wonderful!! Cranberry Bread pudding with Katie’s vanilla ice was perfect!! We love Southern!!
   

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   CHARLENE

   New York City

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Never disappoints. And the covered porch is cozy even in winter.
   

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   Dan

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good. Never a bad meal. Service is great. Was a great anniversary celebration.
   

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   Wendy

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you’re looking for true farm/sea to table this is the restaurant for you! The food here is so good and unique. Every dish comes to you looking great and tastes even better. Ashley is an amazing chef that got my husband to eat collards! When you dine there you’re like family having a meal at their home. So welcoming!
   

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    Kyle

    VIP

    Greensboro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always a great experience. This is our favorite place to dine.
    

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