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South Kitchen & Spirits

4.0 (438 reviews)
ModerateSouthern, American, Bars
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Shrimp quesadilla
Jill W.

We were enthusiastically greeted at the door and seated. Our waitress quickly took our orders and we sat. And sat and sat. After about 25 minutes she came over and said the food would be out in another 2-3 minutes. 10 minutes later it arrived. It was good. Good portion, well seasoned. Nothing amazing. It would have been nice if she checked up on us. Maybe brought us some water? We saw plenty of staff just wandering around. Not interacting with the customers. Rather disappointing. It was also very loud. There were a few tables watching football that would scream and cheer. The cocktail menu looked great. Over all. It was fine. I'd go back and sit at the bar for a cocktail, then go eat somewhere else.

Shrimp & Grits
Britney L.

Neat little southern restaurant with a cool vibe. Service was excellent and the food was fast and very flavorful!! Shrimp and grits had a pleasant smoky flavor that we didn't expect. The Philly was phenomenal!!! Yum!!

IPA for moi and Key Lime Cider for the hubs
Lea P.

This is our third visit, and definitely not our last. We came in on a Friday for happy hour, but noticed that the menu had changed from what was listed online. The options were more limited and none quite to our liking, so we opted for items from the regular menu instead. I've had their shrimp and grits before and enjoyed them, so this time I ordered the fish. It was still tasty, but I wish the protein portion was larger. My husband ordered the SKS cheesesteak, which was delicious, but then again, it would've been better with a bit more meat. Additionally, the hoagie bread felt a bit stale when you break it, the pieces don't stick together and it's slightly dry. We also requested that our drinks be served with our food, but unfortunately, they arrived after we had almost finished eating. Overall, we'll definitely be back, but likely for brunch, as we had a more enjoyable experience during our last visit.

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Jerry H.

The 3rd of July will never be the same. We went out and had a quiet dinner for two at Southside Kitchen and spirits which was right down the road from a Yelp event we had a couple of months ago Ambiance amazing. Service barnone. The food was not a perfect 10. We waited a few minutes to be served by our waitress but the place was little busy. The waitress was bubbly and took our order right away. She also informed us about the events at South Kitchen. Bring on those drinks! Wifey had a prosecco and I had a Miller light. Next the piece de resistance or so I thought came. We started with the bourbon biscuits without plates. Wifey enjoyed them. They were not soft, flaky and buttery to me. Next were the meals, I had the salmon slicers packed with stuff, lettuce, tomato and a sauce. They just taste like salmon. No kick or punch at all. The truffle fries were the worst that I've had. They were worst than regular fries. I complained about the fries and 10 minutes later I was given regular fries. To add to the injury of bad truffles, I was charged for the truffle fries. It was only a $1 extra but still. No desserts but food was questionable. The wings were fine but I wish my food was perfect. The meal was reasonable priced. Would I come back? The verdict is still out on that question?

Hot chicken legs. These are simply incredible.
Sean M.

I've been coming here with my wife for years at this point. For a time I'd say we were coming three times a month. The food was great, the service was awesome and the prices were solid. We'd have a really nice time, I'd get some loyalty points and it kept us coming back. But now the quality has just gone down so much. First it was getting rid of Heinz ketchup. My wife likes ketchup for her fries and the new stuff they have is GROSS. For a while she was bringing ketchup packets in her purse. Then they took the pork tostadas off the menu. Our favorite appetizer was gone but then we went to the chicken legs. Now the last couple of times the burgers, which were always the highlight of our meal have gone downhill too. I like a rare burger, and they used to KILL it. Perfectly cooked each time. So juicy and well seasoned. Now they are overcooked and not as good. They have gone with more traditional (boring) appetizers and have spinach dip and fried mozzarella sticks on the menu now and the happy hour menu has gotten less extensive and value focused too. Our favorite cocktail, the Cherry Limeade isn't on the happy hour menu either. What used to be a fun, enjoyable place for lunch or dinner has now become just mediocre place with dwindling standards.

Chicken & Waffles
Sarah M.

Good food and excellent service! It was slower on a Sunday evening which was nice. Our server was very attentive. We both got the chicken and waffles which are so much better than they used to be. They have switched the chicken from tenders and it is so tender now. Only complaint was they were out of sweet tea at 6:30.

Dirty martinis!
Bev A.

Great meal celebrating a friend's birthday. Monday night is "ladies night" offering a selection of reduced price cocktails and appetisers. Not too busy for a Monday night but a nice atmosphere (once the very loud lady nearby had left!) with great service. Our server was very helpful and friendly and did not charge for my birthday friend's meal as a kind gesture.

BLT-A salad (top)  Shrimp salad (bottom)
Alyssa M.

I came with a group of six on a Saturday night at 5:30. The place was not too busy at all. Our server came over quickly and got our drink orders. We had to wait a little bit for her to return with our drinks and to take our order before happy hour ended at 6:00. Our food took a rather long time to come out but we did not say anything, it happens. The manager came over and explained that our ticket got pushed behind a big party and he will be comping part of our bill for the inconvenience. That was very nice of him. Our server apologized profusely as well. The salads were pretty good as well as the parmesan truffle fries. I would like to come back and try more food as they had a decent sized menu with lots of options.

Scott B.

Nice venue, great happy hour deals, decent food, though the portion sizes are a bit on the small side. The service was good and on some nights, they even have live music!

Mozzarella sticks

I've given South Kitchen more chances than it deserves, and each visit has been a letdown. This time? I ordered mozzarella sticks--a featured menu item, no less--and opened each one to find them completely hollow. No cheese. Just empty shells. It felt like a metaphor for the entire experience. What's worse? They didn't even offer to remake them. Which tells me this isn't a fluke--it's how they're actually serving them. No apology, no accountability, not even a gesture from the manager.

Chicken & Dumplin's

This restaurant seems to be more of a bar/ hangout than a restaurant. There are lots of pics online of people having fun at events there. I may try again for one of the events. The table was sticky, so that wasn't great. The portions were very small for plates in the $20 range. The chicken and "dumplings" are made with precooked biscuits. Their fried green tomatoes are soaked in sauce. The sauce was delicious but I didn't expect smothered tomatoes. I added the sauce to my salmon with potatoes and veggies as that dish didn't have any specific flavor other than "grilled." Right now, the place seems to be understaffed. We waited for a while to be seated but the restaurant wasn't full. Our appetizer came with our entrees and it wasn't hot. Our server was sweet and she did her best.

Bourbon Sugar Butter Biscuits ... out of them!!

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Great place to meet up with friends and they have fantastic happy hour specials! We also enjoy the breakfast selections too!

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Welcomed as soon as we came in. Food was amazing. Ordered the Mahi fish tacos, fresh and lots of flavor

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South Kitchen exceeded our expectations! Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding! I highly recommend.

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Food quality is great and priced very well. The overall atmosphere is fun - Robert and his assistant at the bar are excellent !

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Our wait staff was phenomenal! Great food as usual. Great ambiance with theme nights (trivia, bingo, DJ, etc.)

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A Nocatee staple. Good bar crowd and happy hour. Service needs improvement. Food is decent. The fried chicken over salad is tasty.

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Great wings!!! Always wonderful service in a friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the daily happy hour for food and drinks too!

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