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The Southern

(Now Closed)

Southern Food Restaurant$$$$

Bucktown, Chicago

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Paula KuninDecember 8, 2014
the grits were good and the tomatoes
John KinderApril 6, 2010
Check out the Death's Door White Whisky here. Unique and refreshing in their Mint Julep (ez on the sugar though)
Courtney TraubMay 7, 2011
Brad is the best bartender ever! Go to him for all your drinks.
Eric SlepakJune 7, 2011
Order the Texas Toast cocktail. Basically a really well-made Old Fashioned with an orange twist.
Erika ColdmanMay 20, 2012
Food was ehhh...would probably come back here for drinks instead...nice outdoor scenery though
Nick AguirreFebruary 18, 2010
Reserve a booth upstairs and enjoy a Southern Comfort cocktail and their new menu.
Purvi PatelDecember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best mashed taters in Chicago!!!
The SouthernMarch 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Bushmills Whiskey flight with the 10 yr, 16 yr and 21 yr. Awesome deal!
Whitney TaylorNovember 7, 2011
Try the new Hot Bubba with Jack Honey on a cold day.... with Macaroni of course!
Brittany NicoleSeptember 14, 2014
Whiskey lovers unite here 👌
Jin LNovember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Some of the best fried chicken this side of the mason dixon!
Noah BasdenNovember 18, 2014
The food was amazing!
Patrick Jay MApril 30, 2016
Just lovely. Don't come sober
Ryan GAugust 21, 2010
I'm a native Texan. I go here. That's a good sign. You should too. It's legit.
Sascha MehlhaseAugust 13, 2011
Mac and cheese - the favorite brunch dish
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 15, 2011
Thought you'd want to know: The Southern has been nominated for Best New Pub Grub in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
The SouthernOctober 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
College football, spicy Bloody Mary, Hot Legzz and Lone Star -- perfect Saturday afternoon!
The SouthernSeptember 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
On Wednesdays you can try each Abita beer for only $3!!
The SouthernDecember 11, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the homemade eggnog, it's not on the menu but definitely a must try!
JenOctober 27, 2013
They must have switched Chefs. I'd recommend just going here for drinks. The entrees were over salted & overcooked, highly disappointed.
Lee HarrisJuly 22, 2013
Messy but yum.
ElisaMarch 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Definitely get the stuffed doughnuts for brunch and share.
Jenn LeFloreFebruary 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Seasonal Abita on tap
Sarah LippertAugust 15, 2010
Ask for Alex as your server; he's awesome and so friendly.
Gretchen HentemannFebruary 28, 2010
Order the Carolina mahi and the fried green tomatos- yummmmm.
Stephanie DuesingFebruary 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Johnny cakes are delish!! You must get them.
Mary Kay HardcastleFebruary 5, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The pig roast is not to be missed
Patrick Jay MApril 30, 2016
Everything but the price for a dirty Martinez
Sandy HFebruary 26, 2012
Bacon cocktail. Enough said.
K WNovember 11, 2012
Fend for yourself at the bar!
Chris HallApril 9, 2011
Thanks for the beer sampler flight, courtesy of today's Foursquare special!
Laura IvinsApril 8, 2010
The Soutern Poutine is a must have!!! Deliciousness!
Courtney M.May 20, 2012
Crawfish Pistolettes. Amazing.
MorselAugust 1, 2012
$3 Blonde Bombshell and $3 Old Forester TONIGHT!
AlexandraApril 27, 2013
Worst place ever. Waited 45 minutes for our drinks. Talked to manager, didn't do shit so we left. Never going there again.
MaegsDecember 6, 2010
The Johnny Cakes might just save your life! :-)
Nina AbneeApril 6, 2012
Best crab cakes ever
Todd BarnhartOctober 27, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Be careful, they stop serving food well before they close.
Gary ValentineJuly 25, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Try the Weed, but save me some!
Suzanne Traub FryMay 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Who is that handsome bartender upstairs?
Derek StrittmatterJune 5, 2011
Po boy is amazing!!!
MERCEDEZ GONZALEZOctober 15, 2011
Johnny cakes, mmm.
Chris LaMorteFebruary 7, 2010
Bacon chocolate pancakes are unreal.
TammyDecember 4, 2011
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
EvanAugust 15, 2010
$3 Shiner Bock bottles every Sunday!
William FayenMarch 14, 2010
The beakfast tacos trump the breakfast burger.
John ZeratskyMarch 28, 2010
Try the Sunday mac 'n cheese!
MelissaApril 24, 2011
Yellow Rose is delish
Casey WintersDecember 3, 2011
Not that great. The Southern Mess is very good though.
Roxana VJuly 18, 2011
MAC Truck Special! Read more

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