The food and the ambience are great! Lively vibe without being overwhelming. The service was a bit slow, but the food was worth the wait.
Ava
This was a birthday celebration and everything was perfect from beginning to end. The wait staff, our cocktails and the meal were exceptional. We will definately be back!
Robert
Me and my wife love the place great food lovely music the atmosphere was great just one thing they're wait time for the food is too long if me and wife didn't have a snack before we came I think it would of been a very bad review but out of it all I would recommend this place to others but I would aware them of the wait time 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Ebony
The taste of the food, vibe, ambience, music and our waiter perfect just had to wait a little longer than preferred for the food to arrive.
Temprest
Everything was a 10/10 OMG!!!! I ordered the Rockefeller oysters and the Branzino with sweet potato's and Mac and cheese. The service was phenomenal from the front door staff to the waitress. Drinks were also good but the Mac & cheese was the star of the night. I'll be back soon thank you guys!
Tonique
Food was delicious but where we was seated was hot and smelled like we was next to the bathroom.
Naja
Food always fresh. Staff always welcoming. Be on time or you will wait to be seated when the remaining party arrives. Drinks were top tier.
Cherise
This was my first time at the restaurant. It was my 55th birthday and it was amazing. From the time I walked in the energy was great. The staff was as friendly and welcoming and they told me Happy Birthday as soon as I walked in. My server was a wonder. He explained the menu and recommended some great choices. I will be back. This is where the Beautiful Black People Go .....
Leslie Jones Fowler
It was a great date night with fantastic offerings. Everything we ordered was excellent. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Beautiful aesthetic and ambiance. Drinks were very well poured and great options.
Ryan
The sides were good, I had a salad and their burger and they were okay, didn't stand out. Their sides however were great!
We headed to The Southern Chicago to celebrate my fiancé's 46th birthday, and I couldn't have picked a better spot. If you want a meal that feels as big and special as the milestone you're celebrating, this is the place to be. The staff (Anu, Rich, and the amazing doorman) went above and beyond to make him feel celebrated from the moment we walked in, but the food truly stole the show. The Birthday Feast The Tomahawk Steak: The ultimate "birthday treat." This massive cut arrived with a stunning presentation that turned heads at nearby tables. It was seasoned to perfection with a deep, smoky crust and a melt-in-your-mouth center. It's a serious piece of meat for a serious birthday. Lobster Mac and Cheese: We are picky about our mac, but this was decadent. It was loaded with huge, tender claws and knuckles of lobster. The sauce was silky and rich—the definition of comfort food elevated to a fine-dining level. Brussels Sprouts: These were the perfect salty-sweet balance. Crispy edges, tender centers, and tossed in a glaze that kept us reaching for "just one more". To toast the occasion, he had the Old Fashioned and I had the Smoky Magnolia. His drink was stiff, classic, and balanced—exactly how a celebration drink should be. The quality of the bourbon shone through, and it paired beautifully with the richness of the Tomahawk. All in all, everything is ALWAYS exceptional!
Aletha
Their dinner service is painfully slow. This is not a place that you want to go if you have a planned show or event afterward. You can't plan how long the food service will take. Our server on the other hand was amazing.
Marlena
Amazing ambiance and food! 10/10! Service was exceptional as well. New favorite restaurant.
Lizette
I'm tired. Tired of trying new places and upping the experience and being disappointed. Service now-a-days is just blah. Our server was terrible at description of menu items. Kitchen was super slow. Food was cold. We even let the server know we like our food piping hot. My friends plate was and mine was room temp. Asked for fresh mashed potatoes and took over 20mins. By that time my salmon was ready to go home. Super disappointed. Flavors are on point. Drinks were amazing. But when food is served cold and cost that much I expect more. Prob won't be returning. Up your hosting game guys. The place is super cute. Played great music. But service was mediocre. And I was observing other staff. Drink tasting at the bar with straw. Standing around bar. One server picked her tooth while waiting for a drink to serve and didn't even wash her hands before touching. Just gross.
Catherine
We had an outstanding dinner ! From the service , to the food ! What an amazing experience
The food and the ambience are great! Lively vibe without being overwhelming. The service was a bit slow, but the food was worth the wait.
This was a birthday celebration and everything was perfect from beginning to end. The wait staff, our cocktails and the meal were exceptional. We will definately be back!
Me and my wife love the place great food lovely music the atmosphere was great just one thing they're wait time for the food is too long if me and wife didn't have a snack before we came I think it would of been a very bad review but out of it all I would recommend this place to others but I would aware them of the wait time 💯💯💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾
The taste of the food, vibe, ambience, music and our waiter perfect just had to wait a little longer than preferred for the food to arrive.
Everything was a 10/10 OMG!!!! I ordered the Rockefeller oysters and the Branzino with sweet potato's and Mac and cheese. The service was phenomenal from the front door staff to the waitress. Drinks were also good but the Mac & cheese was the star of the night. I'll be back soon thank you guys!
Food was delicious but where we was seated was hot and smelled like we was next to the bathroom.
Food always fresh. Staff always welcoming. Be on time or you will wait to be seated when the remaining party arrives. Drinks were top tier.
This was my first time at the restaurant. It was my 55th birthday and it was amazing. From the time I walked in the energy was great. The staff was as friendly and welcoming and they told me Happy Birthday as soon as I walked in. My server was a wonder. He explained the menu and recommended some great choices. I will be back. This is where the Beautiful Black People Go .....
It was a great date night with fantastic offerings. Everything we ordered was excellent. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Beautiful aesthetic and ambiance. Drinks were very well poured and great options.
The sides were good, I had a salad and their burger and they were okay, didn't stand out. Their sides however were great!
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We headed to The Southern Chicago to celebrate my fiancé's 46th birthday, and I couldn't have picked a better spot. If you want a meal that feels as big and special as the milestone you're celebrating, this is the place to be. The staff (Anu, Rich, and the amazing doorman) went above and beyond to make him feel celebrated from the moment we walked in, but the food truly stole the show. The Birthday Feast The Tomahawk Steak: The ultimate "birthday treat." This massive cut arrived with a stunning presentation that turned heads at nearby tables. It was seasoned to perfection with a deep, smoky crust and a melt-in-your-mouth center. It's a serious piece of meat for a serious birthday. Lobster Mac and Cheese: We are picky about our mac, but this was decadent. It was loaded with huge, tender claws and knuckles of lobster. The sauce was silky and rich—the definition of comfort food elevated to a fine-dining level. Brussels Sprouts: These were the perfect salty-sweet balance. Crispy edges, tender centers, and tossed in a glaze that kept us reaching for "just one more". To toast the occasion, he had the Old Fashioned and I had the Smoky Magnolia. His drink was stiff, classic, and balanced—exactly how a celebration drink should be. The quality of the bourbon shone through, and it paired beautifully with the richness of the Tomahawk. All in all, everything is ALWAYS exceptional!
Their dinner service is painfully slow. This is not a place that you want to go if you have a planned show or event afterward. You can't plan how long the food service will take. Our server on the other hand was amazing.
Amazing ambiance and food! 10/10! Service was exceptional as well. New favorite restaurant.
I'm tired. Tired of trying new places and upping the experience and being disappointed. Service now-a-days is just blah. Our server was terrible at description of menu items. Kitchen was super slow. Food was cold. We even let the server know we like our food piping hot. My friends plate was and mine was room temp. Asked for fresh mashed potatoes and took over 20mins. By that time my salmon was ready to go home. Super disappointed. Flavors are on point. Drinks were amazing. But when food is served cold and cost that much I expect more. Prob won't be returning. Up your hosting game guys. The place is super cute. Played great music. But service was mediocre. And I was observing other staff. Drink tasting at the bar with straw. Standing around bar. One server picked her tooth while waiting for a drink to serve and didn't even wash her hands before touching. Just gross.
We had an outstanding dinner ! From the service , to the food ! What an amazing experience
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