The hostess was welcoming, we had a reservation and were seated promptly once a majority of our party arrived. Our waiter was not overly bubbly but he was attentive at getting our drinks, starters and entrees to us. The selections were different and good. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks we chose. This location had a parking lot available for parking. Our food came out appropriate for our occasion.
Terrence Brown
May 10, 2025
5
I met my sister and niece for brunch and I will say from the door it was a great vibe and our Waitress Heather was amazing. The food was very good and trust me I will be back.
Kymberli C.
May 5, 2025
5
I tried this location on a whim after noticing it was brand new to this area. I was seated right upon entry and had the shrimp and grits, side of eggs and the bisquits. Everything was hot, flavorful and noticeably cooked to order! My waiter was quick, attentive and provided great service. I will definitely be back to try their other selections!
Kymberli C.
Apr 28, 2025
5
I tried this location on a whim after noticing it was brand new to this area. I was seated right upon entry and had the shrimp and grits, side of eggs and the bisquits. Everything was hot, flavorful and noticeably cooked to order! My waiter wqs quick, attentive and provided great service. I will definitely be back to try their other selections!
Jenn Schmidt
Apr 15, 2025
4
Enjoyed a group outing . Shared lots of great apps like fried green tomatoes, fried pickes and hushpuppies. I enjoyed my fried chicken sandwich but hoped it was spicier. The garlic green beans were incredible. I also enjoyed the Happy Gilmore, and there is a great bourbon list. Only regrets, being too full for the puddings.
A S
Apr 3, 2025
3
I cant rate the food anything higher than a one, seeing as i didnt get to try it. I contacted the restaurant ahead of time because I was planning a brunch with a bunch of friends, and I am vegan. They told me they offered "several items that are vegan" and gave me a list of a few items that could be modified vegan, including the english muffins. I asked for confirmation that the english muffins were vegan (because usually, they contain milk). I was told they would check, but never heard back. Concerning since they told me with confidence that they were at first, but now dont know? I made the reservation anyway, trusting that there would be other options anyway.
Upon the server coming to our table, I asked her what the options were since I was told there were PLENTY. She told me that nothing on the menu could be made vegan, including the items I was told could be... I asked her if she would confirm with the kitchen, and she did. She came back and said that she confirmed with the kitchen nothing can be made vegan... I asked about the potatoes and she said they were "probably made with butter". Again, I am not sure where the miscommunication is here because she had just checked with the kitchen.. so where is this confusion stemming from. Anyway, I left the restaurant hungry and had to settle for eating fries from another place for breakfast. The staff there was very kind, and the rest of my party enjoyed their food, so 3 stars for that. My hope is that there can be more transparency on allergens in their food, so dairy/egg allergies, vegetarians, and vegans alike can comfortably eat here.
VickYumYum
Mar 17, 2025
4
Great customer service! The food is very delicious, and the place is clean and well-maintained.
Michelle Hemphill
Feb 15, 2025
5
Kelley was the host when I entered. Great personality and keep the tables filled. My Shrimp and Grits were Awesome! My server was prompt and pleasant. Good to see Teamwork with getting the food to the customer faster. Food was delicious and seasoned well.
Latisha Dutch
Feb 8, 2025
4
Overall, it was a delightful experience. The highlight of my meal was the crab dip—absolutely amazing, creamy, and packed with flavor. The catfish was deliciously fried, perfectly crispy, but I was less impressed with the sides of mashed potatoes and beans, which didn’t quite match the quality of the fish.
The shrimp and grits, however, were outstanding—rich and comforting, truly a standout dish.
Had a couple of old fashioneds— well made but $18.50 each…I thought it was a bit steep…
To add to the ambiance, a one-man band performed live, showcasing exceptional talent. However, the acoustics in the restaurant left something to be desired, making it difficult to fully enjoy the music.
Overall, Southern Food offers some fantastic dishes and a lively atmosphere, but a few tweaks could elevate the dining experience even further!
Cindy Lubbe
Jan 29, 2025
5
We love to have our date night here. Great service and friendly bartenders. Love their food. We have had their pulled pork barbecue plate, Blackened Chicken Mac and Cheese, and their Patty Melt. All good portions with wonderful flavor.
Izzy Borgmeyer
Jan 10, 2025
5
This place has never disappointed. The service amazing and they are all so friendly. I always feel comfortable whether I come with friends, family, or kids. Their food is delicious, fresh, and homemade. Every time I go I try something different but always start with the fried green tomatoes and a mimosa. Will be back again soon. Love you guys!
P Strickland
Dec 29, 2024
5
My best friend was in town for the weekend and I wanted to try some new places. They didn’t disappoint. Went for brunch today and this was some of the best shrimp and grits I’ve ever had. Bottomless mimosas weren’t too bad either
Scott Ehardt
Dec 29, 2024
5
Truly blown away by everything we got here. Thoughtful flavor pairing, for example the fried green tomatoes would have been good on their own; it’s a difficult texture to get right and they nailed it. But then the pimento cheese and the bacon spread on the side took the dish to top notch. Highly recommended.
Eddy Shipman
Oct 27, 2024
5
What an amazing breakfast! The staff were super sweet and very helpful. The food was all incredible, whatever the tapenade was that came with the fried green tomatoes, it was spectacular. The only hard thing was choosing, that's ok, we will have to go back!
Rosie Conner
Oct 5, 2024
5
My Family and I are visiting the Durham area from Massachusetts. We were looking for a nice restaurant with authentic southern cuisine. Well my gosh, did we find it! This place was absolutely amazing. I had the pan seared salmon and it was to die for! It was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had in my 35 years of living. The staff was very friendly and was more than happy to answer our questions. I highly recommend the Fried Green Tomatoes!! So good, next time we are in the area, we'll be back for sure!
Nigel Walker
Sep 30, 2024
4
Had a great lunch here midweek. The food and service was excellent. I had the Pete’s sandwich!! Also quite amazed by the selection of bourbons…one of the best I’ve seen in the area!!!
Patrick Wynn
Sep 12, 2024
5
Everything about this place is phenomenal. Went to the one downtown so we decided to check out this location, and its an instant hit with us. 1st ample parking and a nice location. Nice ambiance, good music selection, clean on inside for brunch experience, and has a beautiful view. Food review: The fried green are crazy, had to order some to go! Waffle ball are alright especially when paired with the whipped honeybutter. I got country chichen w/gravy. The potatoes are crazy and im not even a potato guy tbh. Wife got smoothered and covered it was good. We obviously had to get togo boxes but everything was amazing. Got fried green tomatoes togo as well. Arnold palmers was good, wifes tea was flavorful. Signture cocktail was good. Star of the show was our server Chris with the beard. He was fast, friendly, and super efficient. Definitely asking for him when i come back. Check it out.
Elijah Pettway
Sep 11, 2024
4
I ordered my go-to at any brunch spot, chicken and waffles. On my lunch break so I ate it in my car but this is one if those places where the food taste better if you take a seat and enjoy it dining in and soak in the beauty of southern barbecue. Very clean appearance. The guy who served me was enthusiastic and attentive and the food got to me in a relatively quick 10 minutes. Now I am not the easiest to please when it comes to my chicken and waffles and after eating their spin on chicken and waffles while it was amusing to have balls have waffle paired with bite sized fried chicken it wasnt impressing me with the flavor, and frankly the ball of dough isnt a waffle and didnt really taste like one. However its still felt worth the price as it also comes with a side which I chose home fries and those were well seasoned and a fair serving. Im definitely going to come again and try some barbecue.
mike B
Sep 4, 2024
5
Food is deliciously cooked to perfection (and your liking) and comes out in a short amount of time. Drinks are excellent. Atmosphere is great. The table settings are spacious. The bar is welcoming and the restaurant is always clean.
Jim Williamson
Jul 6, 2024
5
We googled for a new brunch place to try so visited today and were impressed. Emily was an outstanding server and we chatted up why the 15% tip requirement. Sadly too many people not tipping at all. We did the extra 5%, it was well deserved.
I had the Smothered and Covered to try a taste of some sausage gravy. Superb. I commented to Emily that too many "sausage gravy" offerings leave out the sausage. This eastern NC boy is well versed with this breakfast staple and I enjoyed it, every bite.
The wife was into her Garden Omelet, also enjoyed.
Add this place to our brunch rotation. We will be back and suggest you give it a try as well.
