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    The Southern on 8th

    3.9 (208 reviews)

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    THE SOUTHERN ON 8TH ATMOSPHERE

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    Live music
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    Romantic
    Upscale

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    Jensine C.

    Loved our experience here the other night for a girls date. Located in the heart of downtown Clermont, this cozy restaurant offers a variety of options for appetizers and entrees. The staff are friendly and check on you often. Then their food... delicious! I do not get to see often She Crab Soup so I had to get it. I wish I got the bowl size instead of a cup. So thick and creamy and full of flavor. I loved my shrimp and grits as well. One of the standard southern dishes, the shrimp were big and juicy and swimming in a sauce full of rich Cajun style flavors.

    House Brunch Double Smash Burger
    Shelby W.

    This is the second time coming here and OMG! From the food to the atmosphere it's amazing! This place is hidden in downtown Clermont. When you first walk in it's super cozy and cute! I have only come here for brunch both times and they don't disappoint. We started off with Green Fried Tomatoes which is my favorite and they made it perfectly! I got the House Brunch Double Smash Burger and it was so good, it also comes with seasoned fries on the side. Definitely will be back!

    Kat L.

    OUTSTANDING service!!! Our server was a joy and the manager spent a great amount of time talking with us about the upcoming plans and events. Fried green tomatoes a MUST Chicken and waffles so yummy!!! The chic yet soulful decor was too joyful not to capture. I'm Overall solid A.

    Kristin S.

    This spot is usually great, but the last time we were in was a total flop. We stopped to grab some happy hour food on a Friday night, and the staff and kitchen seemed to be having a hard time getting it together. Took a while to get greeted, which was fine - got our menus and debated what we wanted as we waited for the bartender to come around again. After ordering, we chilled out, talked, and were discussing the ollllddddd episode of Friends that was playing on the TV. Guess our bartender isn't a fan since he decided to call us out for even watching it and saying he hated the show because it's boring - cool man, no one asked. He also went in to say that when he came in for his shift, it was playing on two tvs, and he HAD to change one. dang, I'm not a fan of the show, but my hate doesn't run that deep. Sorry, we didn't want to get in on the sporting event going on on the second TV. ANYWAY, since we were made to feel stupid about talking about the TV, we decided to watch as every server coming out of the kitchen auctioned off food around the bar. Bringing out two or three items at a time, dropping off one or two and bringing whatever was leftover and Unclaimed back to the kitchen before it came back out with the next person to try and get auctioned off again. After waiting a bit longer than normal, our fried bologna and truffle fries arrived. The fried bologna was...well more like a lightly toasted bologna sandwich. Nothing like the toasty, melty goodness they usually serve up. The fries, considering how busy the bar was, were cold. I'm not talking luke warm, I'm talking like tepid, room temp, soggy starch sticks. The bartender who was keen on spotting what everyone was watching on TV was now completely oblivious to us not really enjoying the food, so we just closed our tab and left. We haven't been in for a few months, and we noticed some menu changes, so I'm not sure if this is what is to be expected service and food wise now or not. Definitely disappointing.

    Fish (sorry, can't recall what kind) with a nice hollandaise sauce paired with carrots and grilled asparagus
    Maitina M.

    This has nothing to do with Southern on the 8th but if there's one thing I must warn first time Downtown Clermont visitors, don't go the first Friday of the month!! It's their Food Truck evening and parking is a nightmare! Uber is your best bet. Lesson learned. On to the restaurant. We made reservations and we were immediately seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. She mentioned the special for the evening which I went with. I had the fish (sorry, can't recall what kind of fish) and paired it with Sauvignon Blanc. The meal was delicious. The fish had a nice hollandaise sauce that went well with the carrots and the asparagus. We sat inside but for those wanting to experience live music, outdoor seating is the way to go. It's a farm to table type of restaurant and one I would visit again when I'm back in this neck of the woods.

    Happy hour menu
    Sarah V.

    Great food and drinks - have a happy hour! Cute place with great service! We had the chicken wings, tasty! Half price drinks 3-6pm

    Aflo F.

    If I was only rating this place for their services, I would give it a 5 star rating. However, the food was a huge disappointment!! The Ceasar Salad, was just Romain lettuce cut in half and dressing on top with shaved parmesan cheese, nothing special for it to be $16. The huge letdown was the Country Fried NY Strip! The gravy was more like heavy glue and can tell it's not fresh. The NY Strip itself tasted old with no flavors. That wasn't worth $27! The mashed potatoes underneath it were definitely old and tasted like one of those store bought ones. I've had Country Fried Steaks and this was far from it. Kids cheese burger cold and WAY overcooked burger. The fries, not only was it cold but soggy lacking salt. Their Buffalo Cauliflower was soaked in oil and not edible enough to eat unless you want to get a heart attack. Our waitress was concerned we didn't eat our food and asked if there was anything wrong with the flavors. We opted not to return the food since we didn't think anything could've changed. The waitress did ask if we wanted to take it to go but said no. The owner of this place should check their food quality because it apparently missing. Sadly, we will not return.

    Chicken and waffles
    Ayana H.

    Great weekend brunch! After 2 visits for brunch I decided to write this review. My first visit was ok. The food was great, but the server wasn't the friendliest. I was with a large party, but we had a reservation so the lack of preparedness was not our fault. Kiddos to the kitchen staff for preparing great dishes. My second visit was much better. Thankfully we had a different server which made our visit 5 ! What's good for brunch? Chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, Salmon Tartines, Bacon Hanger, Brunch Double Smassed Burger on a waffle, and Shrimp and grits. The wings were not so good.

    Deviled eggs
    Yirel M.

    The restaurant is super cute with farm related decor, touches of green, and shiplap. Seating is plentiful and the bar was big and lively. We came for Sunday brunch a really enjoyed it. Tracy was our server and kept the mimosas flowing to our lively party if 5. The devils eggs were tasty and so was the fish dip. Fish dip is served warm with a sweet and hot pepper jelly that was yummy. The plate of biscuits and gravy was large and savory. The biscuits fluffy underneath all the creamy and lush gravy. Can't wait to go back to try their happy hours. They even offer on the weekends!!! Check my pics for the menu and times.

    Medium-well Angus steak & double whipped mashed
    Indiana A.

    I'm pregnant & picky with a craving for that perfect steak you know, like that scene from the first Matrix movie, when Cypher places that piece of steak in his mouth and left us all salivating?! Like that! Let's just say that 'Southern on 8th's' Chef OVER DELIVERED on my expectations (THANK YOU!!) James, my server was AMAZING! Attentive, kind & knowledgeable HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! (an extra 5 stars well deserved ) ::craving satisfied::

    Country Ham Benedict (vegetarianized!)
    Sherman K.

    Went for Sunday brunch and was generally pleased. We had a reservation, and our table was ready for us when we arrived, so were promptly seated. Our server was very attentive and our drink and food orders arrived very soon after placing them. Overall, the food is tasty with good presentation. I ordered the Country Ham Benedict (minus the ham); very tasty. My only complaint was that the eggs were on the cool side. The garlic home fries were great (most "garlic" fries never seem to have enough garlic for me - while not overpowering, the Southern's will definitely help keep vampires away!). The key lime pie was A-maz-ing!! One of the best I've ever had. The owners are wonderful! This place has a great atmosphere, is decorated beautifully and has great beer, wine and cocktail offerings. Selfishly speaking, my only suggestion is to offer at least one vegetarian entree.

    John F.

    Great local spot. In my first visit to Southern on 8th, we had an excellent time. Restaurant a/c wasn't that comfortable and music (and type) was loud for a restaurant it they turned it down when we asked. The restaurant was much larger than bar - but bar music permeated everywhere. Detracted from experience. Alligator was tender and tasty. Biscuits were strong. Steak crostini's - excellent. Poutine - fantastic. Catfish was a little bland. Fries were good. Grilled Cajun chicken sandwich wasn't spicy at all. There was more slaw than chicken. The chicken breast was so small and thin. I honestly think it was a mistake. You literally can get more chicken at Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, or even McDonalds in their $4 sandwich. This was a disappointment. Be wary of "white Alabama sauce" on certain menu items. It is a garlic, mayonnaise, cream sauce that we all thought was odd at best. Great craft cocktails and beer selection. Strong, comfort food menu. We'll be back for sure. Lots more things to try.

    Smashed Angus Double Cheeseburger
    Dany C.

    Foos was delicious and fresh! Our server was kind and welcoming. She offered a few suggestions on the menu. The ambience was romantic and it wasn't too crowded when we went (week night around 8PM).

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    Ask the Community - The Southern on 8th

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas on Sundays?

    Yeah they do! $15 per with an entree. They constantly refill - you will have to pace yourself because they won't stop filling. They'll even give to go cups. We love this place for brunch but it can be "dangerous" ;-)

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    So, my lovely husband and I wanted to get out together without the children for a while, we enjoyed…read moreWorld of Beer when they were at this location so we thought why not give this place a try? Sadly we were disappointed.... The drinks were the best part! The food is very overpriced, but the service wasn't anything to brag about. The music choice of the live DJ wasn't diverse. I had a the Sakura Luxe Roll minus the the shrimp, and the green apple martini My Husband had the buffalo wings and a spicy margarita.

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