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    Southwood Kitchen

    4.7 (308 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
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    Diver Scallops
    Mindi F.

    I'm so glad we were able to eat here while visiting Fairhope. The food is excellent, it definitely lived up to the hype. We had the pimento cheese with the pork rinds. The pork rinds were the best I've ever had. They must be making them to order because they were warm and still popping. We couldn't finish them and hated to leave them behind. I had the wreck fish and my husband had the diver scallops. The scallops were cooked perfectly and there were several on the plate. We've ordered scallops another places and you usually only get about 3, 4 if you're lucky. I had never had wreck fish before and it was quite tasty. We wanted the king cake bread pudding but they ran out. We ended up with the blueberry cobbler. Not really my thing but my husband enjoyed it.

    Sheepshead special.  Absolutely incredible.  We ordered the small plate so it is not the full size entree.
    Coleman O.

    We can't say enough amazing things about this restaurant. The food is incredible and the service is always on point. Across the alley they have SouthBar which also serves from the kitchen if you are unable to get a reservation in the restaurant. We ate at Southwood last week and everything was delicious. We ordered the Pork and Watermelon for an app and the Diver Scallops as our meal. My 13 year old ordered the filet, and she gobbled it up! Service was great making our experience incredible. Kudos to once again making our dinner truly amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    First visit - Back dining area
    Kevin G.

    A wonderful meal and terrific service by Brittany. Our reservation was for Friday at 6:15. The parking lot was pretty full but easy parking. The hostess greeted us and brought us straight to our table in a room in the back of the restaurant. The crowd noise was not bad, it was easy for us to have table talk. We started with beer and wine as well as the lobster and shrimp potstickers. The sauce was awesome and had slices of jalapenos with a very good amount of heat. We loved this appetizer and in fact, we asked for some grilled bread to sop up the extra sauce. Next she ordered the airline chicken with mash potatos and greenbeans, a classic dish for sure and it did not dissapoint, she loved her entree. I had the shrimp and grits with conecuh sausage, this was a very tasty dish and the portion size was perfect. Too many restaurants pile on the grits. This left room for dessert, we had the creme brulee cheesecake, this was very light and tasty, crispy topping and the blueberries were a great added flavor. Tonight was a huge success. We will be back.

    White chocolate bread pudding and cobbler
    Brennan S.

    Cute unassuming restaurant from the outside. Great drinks and staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. Food was amazing! My favorites were the caprese salad and the bread pudding. Highly recommend! They slightly change their menu each week

    Fillet medallion
    Kathleen S.

    We went for our anniversary. All the food was delicious! The service was excellent and we will definitely go back again!

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    Meghan S.

    What an absolutely DELICIOUS meal. From beginning to end. Couldn't have asked for a better anniversary dinner. My husband is still raving about the elk. Our waitress was great, very attentive and nice! We will most definitely be back.

    Elk Tenderloin
    Russ C.

    Phenomenal restaurant. Consistent service and quality. Imaginative and diverse menu. One of the best restaurants in Baldwin County!!

    S'mores bread pudding
    James M.

    Teres Major insanely flavorful awesome dish! Elk tenderloin was another 10/10 dish 0 game taste whatsoever! BBQ shrimp another dish we will get again when we go back. The chicken wings were awesome just tiny probably wouldn't get again but 100% good taste. The amberjack dish was good not great not bad. Fish had a good flavor but the meal sat in a pool of a tomato soup kind of deal and was just too over powering and I'm a huge tomato lover. The smores bread pudding was another awesome dish that we would 100% get again. Overall experience was awesome waiter was sweet and attentive food was great atmosphere was great we are 100% planning on going back! Teres major, elk tenderloin, BBQ shrimp, and s'mores bread pudding get it all!!!

    Filet mignon with a mushroom Demi glaze duck fat mashed potatoes
    Martita C.

    On our way back from mobile we decided to stop at Southwood kitchen in Daphne. Our server was Brandy, who was very knowledgeable of the menu and provided an excellent customer service.we ordered wagyu French dip with french fries and Ai jus , black angus filet medallion with mushroom Demi glaze, duck fat, whipped potatoes, and fresh sautéed mixed vegetables.Everything was very good. Highly recommend.

    Filet Medallions with duck fat whipped potato's and green beans.

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    Amazing food and service! Elk tenderloin is the best piece of meat east of the Mississippi River!

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    3 months ago

    The freshest seafood !!! Always the best food and service, enjoy the casual side of the restaurant

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    11 months ago

    Great food (Apps, Elk), bar selection, and wonderful service. Simple and charming!!!!

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    5 months ago

    Great as always. The food is always on point as well as the service. Will definitely go back

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    Thank you Rich!

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    I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. The food was some of the best in our area. Such a unique menu and experience.

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    8 months ago

    Great Food Great People. The oysters were amazing and Kylie was great at the bar! Highly recommend Jason as well. Get the Ribeye Special!

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    We've been there before with no issues. Southwood was kind enough to cancel our reservation tonight because of an emergency situation.

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    What is the dress code? Or, what do people usually wear to this restaurant? More fancy, casual, in between? Thank you!

    Casual is great, fancy is great as well!

    Lots of male couples, Gay Bar?

    No sir, we are a farm to table restaurant with great cocktails, fine wines, and nice spirits. Everyone is welcome.

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    I love Top of the Bay! Seriously, who IS this horse-faced Avery chick? Girl must be the Yelp…read moreequivalent of a professional hater--she drops a 1-star review faster than a drunk uncle drops his beer at a wedding. Probably mad because the barstools don't come with a personal therapist to listen to her complaints. Meanwhile, the rest of us are living our best lives: the atmosphere is straight-up electric (in a good way, not like that one time the jukebox shorted out), the booze flows like it's happy hour in heaven--wine? Nah, we're talking bottomless vibes and top-shelf pours that make you forget what day it is. The staff? Absolute legends. They remember your drink before you remember your own name, and they do it with smiles bigger than the Mobile Bay itself. And the events? Non-stop party central: * Wednesdays: Line dancing so fun you'll forget you have two left feet (spoiler: everyone does after shot #3). * Fridays: Live bands that slap harder than your ex's bad decisions. * Saturdays & Sundays: Karaoke where your off-key rendition of "Sweet Caroline" somehow becomes the highlight of the night--bonus points if you dedicate it to Avery for the motivation. Plus, outdoor music perfect for pretending you're in a music video while actually just spilling your drink on your shoes. It's the ultimate spot to grab a cold one, mingle like you're auditioning for a rom-com, and meet new people who are actually fun (unlike certain reviewers). The regulars? Pure gold. They'll hook you up with every hidden gem, event, and questionable life choice happening in Baldwin County faster than you can say "another round." Bottom line: If you're looking for a good time in Daphne, Top of the Bay is where it's at. Avery can stay home reviewing her own fridge if she wants--more barstools for the rest of us party animals!

    Listen. This is probably the best hometown bar I have ever been to…read more I am a 42 year old WOMAN who enjoys coming to this bar. I come with my husband, so I haven't ever had the experiences as OTHER women (please see the lot lizard that left the one star review on 3/13) of being put in my place and told no when attempting to seduce a SIGNIFICANTLY older man (ohmygod its like I was there...) I also don't tend to laugh like a loud congested hyena, so maybe that doesn't hinder my view on the joint. The bartenders Morgan, Christina, John and Emma are all amazing. They all pay attention to you, regardless of whats between your legs. Please give this bar a chance. Just dont sit where we sit, or play shitty music please. Thank you!

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    Le Bouchon is a hidden gem in downtown Daphne. It features a wonderful selection of wines and now…read morea full bar with premium liquor. We enjoyed a delicious flatbread and an amazing Charcuterie board while chatting about wine with our friendly bartender. The drinks are made with fresh squeezed juices ( The Berry Delicious Martini is a must try), and it's fun to watch them make the drinks. It's such a welcoming and quaint space. Exactly what we were looking for on a Monday evening when everyone else in town is closed. We enjoyed sitting at the bar, but noticed some comfy couches to try on our next visit. Well done Le Bouchon!

    We just attended a get-together with the Facebook group "Baldwin County Foodies" and were impressed…read morewith this quaint locally owned and operated business, full name "Le Bouchon Wine and Tapas Bar". It's in the "downtown" section of Daphne, which is pretty small but easy to find. It's parallel to Hwy 98 on scenic 98. Speaking of small, there are a couple of comfy seating areas, with couches and chairs, high-top tables, and a small bar. Upon entering we noticed the shotgun shake elongated space but it's very laid back and intimate with a nice atmosphere and vibe. Despite the limited space, they had a dude playing guitar and singing by the front door, nice and mellow too. There's a respectable choice of wines, but not overdone like some of the more pretentious places plus they have several craft beers, beers on tap and sparkling fizzy choices. Good news, if you're not a connoisseur you can also sample some of the wines, nice touch. We were greeted by Jessica, she rocked, and she guided us through the specials and all about the wines and foods. She took excellent care of us throughout the visits and made it a joy. While they had a bbq chicken slider being made that was not on the menu, and it sounded good, we got a flatbread pizza and the roasted red pepper hummus with pita bread and veggies. Both were outstanding, fresh, and a very good pairing for my sweetheart's wine and the stout beer that I chose. However, I regretted not getting their huge and inviting-looking charcuterie board, it's loaded full of different cheeses, olives, meats, and more, next time for sure. I got to meet quite a few people from our group, everyone seemed to enjoy their choices of food and libations so I feel pretty good that everyone enjoyed themselves and I look forward to doing it again real soon! Big shout out to Chace Yamagata for making it all happen, way to go!!!!!!! Bottom line: The atmosphere, friendly people, and great service, with creative and fresh food offerings and course the wines make this a really great place anytime. Chill time especially and I highly recommend chillin' here! https://www.lebouchon.biz/ https://www.facebook.com/LeBouchonBar

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    Get comfortable...it's gonna be a while!…read more After my third visit, figured I had given it plenty of chances. The ambiance is great, cool set up and comfortable chairs (and you're gonna need them for the service time). Even with staff admitted "slow night," very slow service. Servers often seen on their phones rather than checking to see if another round was needed. Let down because this place could be a slam dunk. When I've eaten the food it's been good, but pricey. There's also a VIP section with sofas and chairs but a sign listed it as $50/person.

    It's nicer than other places around town, but I don't find it to be as "upscale" as they claim…read more It's as if it doesn't know what it wants to be having so many TVs around. Is it a sports bar? Is it a wine-liquor bar? The jukebox on the wall kind of threw us for a loop as it loudly played tons of country, sometimes repeating songs, then R&B. Decor was pretty in its colors, but once there it screamed "look upscale at cheapest options possible". Tables are laminate, floors appear laminate, but the bathrooms appear to be of higher quality options. Certain drink ingredients requested weren't available. (The server didn't know what allspice dram was; the bartender didn't even know what allspice dram was, let alone have it.) A friend requested a particular tequila, but they don't have it. He then requested a particular mezcal, and the server suggested something else. I sought out two particular Cabernet Sauvignon wines, but they don't have either of those either. I ordered an Old Fashioned made with rum instead of whiskey. I was disappointed with how sweet the drink was. After watching the bartender it's as if she's not pouring to the top of the jigger, indicating under-pouring. Maybe because "it's messy" to pour it complete. So I ordered a margarita next, thinking it's harder to mess that up-- if it wasn't great, then that tells me a lot about this place. The margarita was soooo heavy on mixer/lime juice. I don't know that I'll want to come back for cocktails. The menu and execution were both underwhelming. But hey, the decor is kind of pretty... Again, it is nicer than other options around town, but it isn't what we expected compared to what we're used to. When you sell yourself as "upscale," customers expect upscale.

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