We had collard green deep, she crab, 1/2 short ribs, and jambalaya. Flavorful but too salty for me, which really killed it for me. The jambalaya had a lot of ingredients, but I found it too wet. Service was good, and attentive, animated. Ambiance: was too loud, a lot of chatter. Had to speak up louder to be heard. Their cocktails were good! read more

You can't beat the weekday lunch special for $12! Food was very good, high quality ingredients. Large place, lots of seating. Server was friendly and helpful. read more

The waitress wasn't the best... she kept interrupting us in the middle of conversations & wasn't helpful with recommendations but she was nice. Atmosphere was fine, enjoyed sitting in a booth. I really liked the burnt ends app! I thought it was a bit odd to have it on top of fries & bread but the meat was tender, fatty & delicious. Split the half Chicken with corn & sweet potato fries with my mom. We also split the full sized wedge salad. My mom had ordered the salad without onion & it unfortunately came out with onions. I was very pleasantly surprised by the fried chicken! I thought it was delicious! Corn was tasty but nothing to write home about. Same with the fries. Thin & not super crispy. Wedge salad was also very average and plain. I liked the white Alabama bbq sauce. My boyfriend got a fried chicken Sammie & seemed he liked it! I tried my dad's pastrami & coleslaw. LOVE the pastrami! The coleslaw was pretty average, not tangy enough in my option! read more

Ordered takeout tonight. The size of a 6-piece chicken tender was significantly smaller than in restaurant. The ranch we ordered wasn't the house-made dressing but off-brand packets. Had to track down a manager to get the house made ranch after the hosts wouldn't swap out the packets. Don't do take-out. Eat in for best quality. read more

Southern Social - Chicken tender 6-piece to-go. - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Olivia is probably the worst server I've ever had. We waited about 15 minutes for anyone to even greet us. Slow service, chatting it up with other employees and tables while I'm waiting about 20 minutes for her to come grab our plates, give me a box and my check. Food was the most mid, bland and overpriced shit ever. Terrible place, honestly. Oh and found a few hairs in my food too! Not impressed and won't ever be returning they need a visit from Gordon Ramsey and Jon Taffer. If I could leave 0 stars I would. read more

Southern Social - This is literally what the Southern Social is. Not worth it at all - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

What a cool venue! All workers were so friendly and attentive from hostess to our amazing waiter(Andy) and management. The she crab soup was absolutely fantastic and my husband loved the dry rub chicken wings. He even raved about the local IPA. Wish we lived closer but we frequent Mpls enough that this is our new favorite. read more

Went there for the first time, had a table of 13. Nice family atmosphere. Our server, Natalie was amazing! she brought different samples of beer for my husband to try. She was so friendly and seemed unrushed even though there were so many of us. one of our party was gluten-free and she made sure his meal was prepared to his needs. The food was delicious and they made sure everyone was happy with their meal I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

A great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner. We've eaten here a few times and we've tried a few different things, and we have yet to be disappointed. Everything looks and tastes scratch baked, the flavors are fresh and creative, and the atmosphere is clean and inviting. My wife absolutely loves the smoked turkey sandwich and I'm a big fan of the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. read more

Southern Social - Hoe cake with pulled pork and white BBQ sauce. Absolutely a must try! - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Great Food, wait time to get food not good. We typically go to the Woodbury location, which has amazing staff (Rachel S.) at Woodbury, great service, and the food comes fast. We still enjoyed the food, thanks for the consistency. If visiting Woodbury, know the sides are not included, our server thought and said two sides come with the Cajun Snapper, not until we received the tab did we see $21.95 for snapper and $5.95 each for the two side that were to be "Included." The price point of $109 with tip for two adults w/ three adult beverages was a bit higher due to being charged for two additional sides and three adult beverages, a beer $7.00 & two Old Fashions $25.90 and the two "Not so included sides" $5.95 Ea. In Eagan without the Extra beverages & sides dinner for four with 3% Seevice Charge and Tip was approximately $100. See pictures attached. read more

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Had the chicken tenders, perfectly cooked, juicy, crispy breading and good sized portion. Service was prompt and polite. Busy but not too loud. read more

Southern Social - Chicken Tenders - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

We came to the Eagan location for my husband birthday. Even though they do not take reservations on Saturdays they were able to accommodate us perfectly! Everyone loved the appetizers and their meals. Jenna C., our waitress, was superb! For my husband and I this was our second time here and it definitely did not disappoint. Even my grandson loved his burger and ate numerous cheese curds. Thank you for excellent customer service, great food and a wonderful atmosphere! It made it very special for my husband's 70th. AK read more

It was okay. As a Southerner, I think I was expecting more. It seems like they just add too much on the dishes. Like fried green tomatoes don't need assorted peppers on top. It's a classic on its own. There were piles of corn on the shrimp and grits with shredded cheese. I realize this is likely a fusion restaurant, but I think if they studied up a little bit more on the cuisine they're serving and simplified, it would be a better product. read more

we went here early on a Tuesday evening and were able to get seated right away. our waitress came by within a couple minutes with water and to get our drink orders. I went with the Southern Bay and wife got the 75th & Rosemary. the bay was really tasty. very well balanced and not too sweet. rating 5/5 for me. the 75th was good too, but a little too sweet and a little too rosemary-ish for my taste. 3.5/5 for me. next up, the food. I went with the hot brown and my wife went with the shrimp and grits. hot brown - smoked turkey, mortadella, Texas toast, smoked gouda mornay sauce, thick-cut bacon, beefsteak tomato. it seems like an odd mishmash of stuff that shouldn't work together, but it does. it's salty, with nice acidity from the tomato and a little sweetness from the bacon. it's also huge! I only managed to finish half. shrimp and grits - this is a good portion, but definitely a smaller dish than the hot brown. I've never had grits before, but they were creamy and delicious. drinks round 2: I went with the southern rye sazerac this time. it was definitely more spirit forward than the southern bay. the absinthe also gave it a nice hint of licorice. I'd rate it around 3.8/5. dessert - we were both kind of full, but really wanted to try the bourbon peach bread pudding, so we got it to go. unfortunately, I think it's a dish that doesn't travel well. the bread part had dried out a little once we got home. I would try it again, but only if I could have it at the restaurant. the service - excellent. our waitresses gave us plenty of time to ourselves, but not so much where it would feel like she was being inattentive. we really appreciated not being rushed. I would definitely go here again. I'd love to hit their brunch some time and try the l biscuits and gravy. it's kind of my Achilles heel of breakfast foods. read more

Quick service great waitress AVA Good food nice atmosphere spacious seating. Good drinks read more

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The food was delicious although we had come on a Saturday hoping to do the brunch that we then realized it's only offered on Sunday. The staff was nice and there was a manager walking around checking with everyone's tables to make sure they've had a good experience. The inside of the restaurant is a little bit darker and ambience. Really nice for a cute little cocktail hour. Overall, it didn't stand out a bunch compared to some other places I've been to but the prices are alright. The food is good. And the drinks were good. read more

I wonder when was the last time the owner of this restaurant actually ate in the Eagan location. I also ask myself why did I punish my family by eating there last night. My wife and I were both born and raised in the south so both of us believe we have a pretty good grasp on southern cuisine. We both grew up eating biscuits, collard greens, cornbread, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mashed potatoes and finally the holy grail of the south pimento cheese. I'm going to single out what I truly believe is the easiest item to master on this menu, the pimento cheese. It's only a few ingredients, cheddar cheese, pimentos a little salt and pepper and last but not least "Dukes Mayonnaise". If you get that last ingredient wrong we revoke your southern card down here south of the Mason-Dixon Line. What I received on my so called Carolina Chicken Sandwich was melted dreck that looked like queso. Someone within this restaurant group thinks pimento cheese is served this way has never been to the south or even bothered to google what pimento cheese is. Just look it up online and follow the simplest recipe. The rest of the so called southern fare is sub-par at best, the grits were like eating flavorless cement. The biscuit recipe needs to be refined so they're not so dense and heavy. When it comes to mashed potatoes how about using real butter, heavy cream and some salt and pepper to flavor them, serving them hot would also help. I know a lot has changed in the restaurant industry post-pandemic, operators are looking to increase profits but the final insult by Southern Social is hitting me with a 3% surcharge because restaurants feel they no longer want to absorb the credit card processing fee. It's called the cost of doing business, that cost was already configured into the menu pricing. Charging every customer for this fee is punitive. Do yourself a favor and drive past Southern Social, there are far better restaurants in the south suburbs, you'll thank me later. read more

While food is very important, let's not forget why we eat at restaurants: Service. Every time I've eaten at Southern Social, I've felt like I was treated specially, including this time. I would like to give a shoutout specifically to Josh, our waiter this evening in Eagan: After a very long day, Josh was able to put a smile on our faces; he was very personable, and knew when to inquire about our needs, and also when to leave us be. Food tonight: Fried pickles, a chicken sandwich with coleslaw, and a pulled-pork sandwich with fries. Beer and Cocktails. It was all very tasty. I love that the fried pickles were sliced as chips rather than spears. At most restaurants, coleslaw is usually a small side, but Southern Social gave us a goodly portion, and it was itself a scrumptious and important part of the meal. Both sandwiches were filling and satisfying, and we had enough left over to take some home, so we got good value, too. Thanks, Josh! Skol Vikings! read more

Southern Social - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

I wish I vould leave a better review, I really do. We ordered the pork belly burnt ends to start. The crispiness and even the flavor of the pork was on point, but the dish arrived luke warm at best. They were served on a bed of coated fries, whatever that coating is that makes them textured on the outside. Those were also luke warm. That starter was served with a side of a mild bbq sauce. My companion ordered the brisket which inexplicably arrived on a bed of those same textured fries. I would suggest that the restaurant do away with those and look into roasted potatoes or even rice. I ordered the greens and the grits & shrimp. The greens were warm, not too hot, but steam rose when I took the first bite so that was a plus. The shrimp and grits was not as warm - no steam - but the texture was good, not gummy or spongy, so it seems to have been freshly prepared. Aside from the temps of our meals we were most disappointed by the flavor, or lack thereof. We get that this is MN and suburban MN at that, but we were surprised by how mild each of the dishes we had tasted. Not bad, but mild. I think they may have tasted better had they been warmer when served. Our server, DJ, was wonderful! Polite, professional, friendly. Attentive but not intrusive. Engaging, with a ready smile and easy banter. Everyone we encountered there, from the host to the food runner, the manager who stopped by to make sure we weren't being blinded by the setting sun and who turned on Gopher men's bball for us, as well as the bussers were all kind, friendly, polite, and pleasant. The atmosphere and decor is comfortable, uncrowded with a low key but sophisticated vibe. If you like great service and mildly flavored southern inspired food give this place a try but maybe ask them to warm up your plate before bringing it out if possible. read more

Southern Social - Collards cooked with bacon and Shrimp and Grits. - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

The food was very good, hot, unique menu with a lot of options, the service was very good and on spot with follow up and attention.

Great place to catch up with friends. Food was delicious and good to have "lunch selection" that was 1/2 servings. Jenna was attentive without rushing us. Thanks read more

Thought this would be a great dinner stop to take my Mom out. The service was terrible. The food was horrible. My Mom ordered a turkey sandwich and it was so peppery she chocked multiple times trying to eat it. The potato salad that came with it the potatoes were gummy and had a weird texture. It looked and presented like a pleasing meal but it was truly garbage and they didn't do anything to make it right. read more

Southern Social - Turkey sandwich and potato salad - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Noisy bar atmosphere. If you want a nice, quiet dinner, forget this place. Food was good.

service was amazing, our waiter was olivia. The pictures might look good but the food ain't. got me the bbq platter and it was the driest bbq i've ever had ts was drier then the desert i tell you. my friends got the chicken sandwiches and they did not like their food either. the pulled pork was dry the brisket was dry the ribs were dry. fries and mac were good. waste of $80 and will not be coming back read more

Southern Social - bbq platter with mac and cheese/ sweet potato fries - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Clean and tidy with good American style food. I went with a group of 10 and service was good.

We like this place, especially when it is not busy, (ie, not noisy). Food and service are good, comfortable place have dinner . read more

Overall [3.5/5] Good BBQ place for MN. For the price, I would've expected their main dishes to stand out more. The sides were great and the service could be improved. Recommend giving this place a try for southern cuisine. Food [2/3] Is it good BBQ? Yes. Is it great BBQ? No. For Minnesota, this is one of the best BBQ places. Started with the Fried Green Tomatoes. Overall flavor was alright, but it was mostly overpowered by the pickled hot pepper flavor. Good, but doesn't stand out. The BBQ platter overall was good, but there were definitely some dry sections. The ribs were sauced and had a little spice, but the other two meats were not served with any and lacked flavor. With sauce added on the side, it was overall one of the better places in the twin cities. If you are looking for a rich dark flavor gumbo, this would not be it. This is more tomato based. The pastrami sandwich uses a strip cut which does enhance the flavor and comes with sauerkraut, but no thousand island type sauce. The lack of the sweet tangy flavor makes it feel dull after a couple of bites. Compared to Revival's Pastrami at Keg and Case before they closed (considered the best), this one doesn't come close. The sides we got were mac & cheese, coleslaw, and collard greens. The sides were great and seasoned well. Service [0.5/1] Got in without a reservation. Was greeted with friendly staff and the drinks came quick. Server unfortunately brought the wrong drink and didn't bother correcting it on the tab. Refills required stopping a server. The food came in a timely manner except they forgot about the gumbo. The staff responded really well once we confronted them about it and removed the gumbo and drink off the tab. In addition, they apologized for the wait on the gumbo and offered a gift certificate. I only gave back half a point because it should've never gotten to this point, but props to resolving the issue. Ambiance [1/1] The interior had a nice upscale tavern feel with a large bar area. Place was clean and the dinner set was nice. read more

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Wedge salad is delicious and better than any I've had in some time (the extras of the avocados and pickled onions really make it.) Mac & cheese is nothing special, a bit bland, would expect better from a restaurant specializing in southern food. Nachos are wonderful, mortadella and peach flatbread was a bit spicy but surprisingly delici combination of flavors. read more

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Food was good, not as southern or as spicy as I hoped it would be. The drink which had vodka lemon, and mint in it (I can't recall the name but it was refreshing). All the drinks sounded amazing. Nice large bar space to sit if needed. Good energy! read more

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Once I walked in, the host was very nice. I was waiting on my party and she had a conversation with me super nice. Once we sat. Our server was very nice and quick on everything. The chicken and waffles were good, but the syrup was a lil over powering. But the chicken was tender and nice. The cornbread was nice very very good. My friend said the Gumbo was overpowering with sausage. You couldn't taste much else. The place was nice and fun.. read more

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We went for Happy Hour (which MANY others did, too!) with some friends. We were seated outside, by our request, but, while it was a lovely evening temperature wise, the noise from 35E was really loud. Wondering if there might be an opportunity for a sound absorber (not sure that's a thing) between the patio and highway. The HH prices are great! The wine was good and my husband had some Sazerac drinks (not on HH) which he loved. We shared the Smoked Nachos which were good but not praise-worthy. The smoked pork on top was amazing. The rest was just kind of ordinary and less tasty as they got cold. The chicken tenders were awesome! They are nicely, lightly battered and fried to perfection. The meat was moist and quite delicious. The BBQ sauce that came with the tenders was really tasty as well. Our server, Sam B, was fabulous. She was attentive without hovering. The empty glasses, platters, and plates were cleared at a good pace. The front of the house staff were friendly and professional. Our only complaint was the volume of the noise with the highway. The inside is open and doesn't look like it is sound proofed and, as we were leaving, I can totally understand other reviewers' comments about the noise. All in all, it was a good experience. It's in a good location with some hotels close by. read more

The interior of this restaurant is beautiful! I enjoyed the happy hour deals, especially for the drinks. The appetizer biscuits were super yummy. If I go again, I will be getting the chicken next time. My sandwich was a little spicier than I expected! There is a large full-service bar with lots of seating as well as multiple dining seating options. The service was great, even on a busy night. read more

Amazing place to eat! Bourbon Peach bread pudding is to die for. Ellie was my server and she was fantastic! I'd come back anytime. Highly recommend!! read more

Southern Social - Bourbon Peach Bread pudding! - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Service was great. Beer was awesome! It's a little loud inside but a fun atmosphere. Food was good but a little too much going on. I would rather have less on the plate in terms of flavors such as no fries with the burnt ends. read more

We had a great experience for my first time visiting this restaurant. The food and service were amazing. Thanks Kia for taking great care of us!!! So being Keto only a few options for me, but did the wings with a dry rub and they were excellent. My friends had an array of other items and they all looked spectacular. Great Happy Hour with $4 house wine. Would definitely return when I'm back in town. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. So, my son's 21st birthday is coming up and my mother suggested that we do the dinner at Southern Social Eagan but my first mind told me no and I am glad I listened. So, last night my husband and I decided to try it out for the family and do a pick up order. We chose from many things on the menu just so we can give it a good try. When I tell you the mockery that is being made of southern food. I am from the south so that made it even worse. They have different entrees named after southern states TN, NC, MS, and NOLA to name a few. The food tastes awful and they forgot portions of our order and here is the kicker. I mentioned we picked many items and entrees from the menu to give it a good taste, so the price was pretty hefty and it was all awful except for the chicken wing that I did not ask for with my chicken and waffles. I ordered dark and drummy and got the white meat. I will never spend another penny at this estabishment. I recommend you getting some good cooks from the Midwest or hiring some southern cooks. read more

First impression: the decor in here is stunning, rustic yet elegant surrounded by dreamy light fixtures. Each one more beautiful than the next. Enough about the lights already, let's get to what you really want to hear about: the food and drinks. I did my typical research before stopping in for dinner and pretty much knew what I wanted to order when we got there. We asked the server for cocktail suggestions and she was every kind and knowledgeable. I decided to try their Bushwacker slushie cocktail and was very happy with it! A lot of times with slushies you run out of drink and are just left with a bunch of flavorless ice in the bottom of your glass, this was not the case here. We ordered the cornbread skillet for the table and were shocked when it came out, it was so big! Not only large, but also so moist and deliciously soft. You get a bit of salt from the smoked jack cheddar and sweet from the melty honey butter dolloped on top. I wanted to try one of their chicken sandwiches and again was super satisfied with my choice. I ordered the Carolina fried chicken sandwich (jalapeño pimento cheese, pear mostarda, bourbon BBQ) and sweet potato fries. The sandwich was juicy and the fries were hot and perfectly seasoned. I wish I had a larger stomach, as their desserts also looked heavenly. Guess this means we will need to stop by again for drinks and desserts! read more

Southern Social - Carolina Fried Chicken Sandwich & Sweet Potato Fries - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Amazing food and service. Love the chicken wings and burgers, and the ribs are fantastic

Went on a weekday and the restaurant was fairly busy. Food was ok but the service was not great! We ordered the burnt ends as an app and they were horrendous. read more

The wait staff seated us quickly. I had the pimento mac n cheese with chicken fingers. The mac n cheese was delicious and paired well with the chicken fingers and barbecue sauce. Ambiance is great. read more

Southern Social - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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I had their fried chicken with a side of roasted corn and Mac and Cheese. The seasoning and texture of the chicken skin was very good. Sides were satisfying as well. My wife ordered jambalaya and she loved it. Jana was are server and was attentive and cheerful. Ambiance is active and noticeably louder than a usual restaurant. I will return for sure. read more

Southern Social - Craft Old Fashioned - Southern Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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