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Southern, a gathering place, Southport, NC

Southern, a gathering place

4.9
4.9
482 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Farm to fork creative southern cuisine. Handcrafted cocktails and fabulous wine list. We offer seating by reservation for all seats in the restaurant including seats at our bar, indoor dining room, and our outdoor porch which is a wonderful place to sit during all seasons (since porch sitting is a true Southport thing to do).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 931-0786
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ashley Davis
  • Private party facilities
    We will take reservations for private events. Contact us at (910)931-0786
  • Neighborhood
    Southport
  • Cross street
    Howe Street & E. Brown Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Southern, a gathering place, shines with its "exceptional" farm-to-table Southern cuisine. The cozy, intimate atmosphere, enhanced by attentive staff, makes it a standout choice in Southport. Guests rave about the perfectly cooked dishes, like scallops and pork chops, and the creative seasonal menu. "A must-visit" for dining enthusiasts!

483 Reviews
  1. Amy

    VIP

    Western NC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible anniversary dinner last night at Southern. The food was wonderful and our server/bartender Makenzie was fantastic (as always). Everyone at Southern is kind, hospitable and professional. We make it a point to go as frequently as we can.

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  2. Cindy

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Southern is an exceptional restaurant! We go as often as we can. The food is amazing and we always love being there.

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  3. Beverly

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service was exceptional! We arrived a little before our reservation and were seated. It was our anniversary dinner so we tried one of their specialty cocktails, delicious, and shared an appetizer and dessert…all excellent! Will definitely return! And definitely recommend!!

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  4. michele

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this place online and so glad we did. Service was excellent and food was amazing. Definitely will go back.

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  5. James

    VIP

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the red snapper, chicken pot pie and steak, all were perfectly prepared. The crab dip was amazing too.

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  6. Gretchen

    Coastal Georgia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute tops. I’m not sure I’m a good enough writer to do this quaint 5-star gem a service. We drove 45 minutes to enjoy ourselves and will go as often as possible. The food and service were the best I have experienced in my 60 years. We chose to sit on the porch (in December) and could not have been more content. My 86-year old mother was delighted with the coziness and warmth. Our drinks from the “southern cocktails” menu, one with bourbon and one with vodka, had just the right touch of all the flavors. We shared a burrata salad with pecans and balsamic. Each bite was delicious and we were really anticipating dinner. We had snapper cooked to perfection atop Carolina Gold, and a delectable blackberry peach bbq chicken. Honestly, the best chicken I have ever had. We were hooked from the beginning, and now we were talking about how soon we could come back. Dessert was a fabulous piece of chocolate heaven - I’m just coming out of a happy coma and can’t remember what it was called. I can say it was their last slice of the evening and I can see why. The espresso was the icing on the cake, so to speak. Prepared and served as it should be. Great pride and care was obvious every step of the way. From the hostess to the waiter to the bartender to the chef and kitchen and everywhere between, it is clear that tremendous thought was put into how to craft an experience. What a wonderful time we had.

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  7. Janelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excellent! Tight quarters but the noise level not bad. Warm welcome and great service!

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  8. Julie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak I have had in a very long time! Our favorite restaurant in Southport. Consistently good and innovative!

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  9. Constance

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Delicious and very relaxing. Our waiter was awesome and met our every need!

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  10. Karen

    VIP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST restaurant in Southport! Presentation is amazing with fresh flower garnishes and unique dishes! The food is farm to table and truly delicious! Service is excellent! You must try Southern!

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Southern, a gathering place is rated 4.9 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Southern, a gathering place

105 E Brown St, Southport, NC 28461-3509

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Howe Street & E. Brown Street
  • Neighborhood
    Southport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ashley Davis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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