The Southern Chicago
The Southern Chicago Information
Quick Facts
- The Southern Restaurant Chicago serves hearty comfort food in a fun atmosphere.
- The Southern Restaurant in Chicago is perfectly situated in the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood.
- This popular Chicago restaurant has a super-relaxed vibe and plenty of southern charm.
Restaurant Website:
http://thesouthernchicago.com/
Restaurant Menu:
http://www.thesouthernchicago.com/menu/
Info
Location:
1840 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
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Phone:
773.342.1840
Nearest Transit:
Damen-O'Hare (Blue Line)
Hours of Operation:
Tue.- Fri. 5pm- 2am, Sat. 11am- 3am, Sun. 11am- 2am
The Southern Chicago Events
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User Average Review
Overall: Menu: Ambience: Location: Restaurant Service:Based on 2 reviews
Rating Distribution
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The Southern Chicago Reviews
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The Southern Located in Wicker Park BrunchBusiness DiningCateringDeliveryHappy HourHealthy OptionsKid FriendlyWaterfront |
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The Southern Chicago
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Enjoy Southern Style Cuisine with a Twist at The Southern in Chicago
Located in
West Side
Wicker Park
Price Range:
Pricing Guide
Cost of one meal
$ - $10 and under
$$ - $11-30
$$$ - $31-60
$$$$- $60 and above
Summary
Features: The Southern Restaurant Chicago serves tasty soul food that pleases the senses. The Southern in Chicago uses sustainable seafood as well as ingredients from local farms.
Why We Dine: The Southern Restaurant Chicago offers great comfort food in a fun atmosphere. The large list of spirits will get any party started, and the soul food hits the spot perfectly.
- Ambiance: Guests love the cozy vibe this place exudes. Wood plank interiors and light brown colors throughout The Southern Restaurant Chicago take guests back to a simpler time.
- Drink Selection: The list of alcoholic beverages includes local, southern, and draft beers, specialty cocktails, infusions, punch bowls, and fire water.
- Comfort Food: Johnny cakes with brisket, shrimp and grits, friend green tomatoes, and Andouille gumbo are a few of the finger-licking good items on the menu.
Inside Knowledge: The Southern in Chicago chicken dinner -- which comes with buttermilk battered chicken, fluffy biscuits, spicy collard greens, mashed potatoes, gravy, black eyed peas, and hot sauce -- must be reserved 24 hours in advance with a minimum party of 6 people.
We Recommend:
- Mac Truck Special: Perfectly plump macaroni stuffed with bleu cheese and truffle oil will send your taste buds to mouthwatering heaven.
- Charleston Benedict: Perfectly seared crab cakes are nicely complemented with shaved apple, poached eggs, and tangy dijon mustard.
Restaurant Amenities
- Fresh Food
- Full Bar
- Brunch
- Late Dining
- Eco-Friendly
- Sunday Brunch
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Restaurant Review : The Southern Chicago
Joey McCoy
(Site Editor)
Oct 07, 2011
at 7:24 pm
Joined: August 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Overall:
Menu:
Location:
Ambience:
Service:
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 9/11
Went with: alone
Went for: dinner
Type of visit: leisure
The Southern Chicago - Excellent Food and Service
I had a great experience at The Southern! I was in Chicago on a business trip and the night I got in I was starving, so I went searching for something to eat at 9:30 before everything closed. I was in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area and kind of just stumbled in here. I was immediately seated on their patio, which is a great outdoor space if it’s nice outside. They actually managed to achieve a uniquely southern ambiance out there.
My waitress was unbelievably nice! I told her I was from out of town and she literally gave me a whole list of places to go in the city. Very sweet! The food was excellent too! I ordered the Andouille Gumbo. It was delicious! It was in a really nice dark and spicy sauce, which I loved! My only complaint would be that the portion was kind of small in my opinion, especially for an entree. If you like to eat like me, I’d recommend getting an appetizer too. I actually heard that they even grow a lot of their own vegetables and herbs in-house that they use in their food. Love that! They also had a nice bar that stays open until 2am. Their kitchen closes earlier, around 10pm. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone that’s looking for a nice, relaxing place to enjoy good food, drinks and service.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, nor will we receive any future compensation for posting this review on our site.
Restaurant Review : The Southern Chicago
Jason Bushey
(Site Editor)
Nov 14, 2011
at 1:19 pm
Joined: April 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Overall:
Menu:
Location:
Ambience:
Service:
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 11/11
Went with: a group of friends
Went for: nightlife
Type of visit: leisure
The Southern - Southern class in Wicker Park
The Southern is a classy restaurant and bar in Wicker Park Chicago that, in my opinion, is perfect for a quiet late-night drink with a significant other or friends. I really liked the ambiance of The Southern, and their drink menu was unique and featured several signature cocktails.
I stopped into The Southern with some friends around 9:30pm on a Thursday, and the bar area was about 30% full. The bartenders were fast and friendly, albeit a little bummed that we were not ordering food as well.
They had an old movie playing on their two TVs which, as a sports fan, I'm normally vehemently opposed to. However, on this night I was catching up with old friends and was glad that I didn't have ESPN on to distract me. (Eventually, my buddy did ask for his Sportscenter fix, which the bartender begrudgingly agreed to.)
The music at The Southern was quiet but existent, serving more as background noise than anything else. Overall it was a laid-back, calm atmosphere for a Thursday night and a great place for the first cocktail of the night.
Even though I didn't stay for dinner, I really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of The Southern. For what it's worth, I was told by Lincoln Park locals that their brunch is excellent. However, for 5 drinks the tab ran $50 plus tips. Yikes.
All that being said, I would definitely recommend The Southern if you're in the modd for a little Southern hospitality.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.
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Restaurant Review : The Southern Chicago
Jason Bushey
(Site Editor)
Nov 14, 2011
at 1:19 pm
Joined: April 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 11/11
Went with: a group of friends
Went for: nightlife
Type of visit: leisure
The Southern - Southern class in Wicker Park
The Southern is a classy restaurant and bar in Wicker Park Chicago that, in my opinion, is perfect for a quiet late-night drink with a significant other or friends. I really liked the ambiance of The Southern, and their drink menu was unique and featured several signature cocktails.
I stopped into The Southern with some friends around 9:30pm on a Thursday, and the bar area was about 30% full. The bartenders were fast and friendly, albeit a little bummed that we were not ordering food as well.
They had an old movie playing on their two TVs which, as a sports fan, I'm normally vehemently opposed to. However, on this night I was catching up with old friends and was glad that I didn't have ESPN on to distract me. (Eventually, my buddy did ask for his Sportscenter fix, which the bartender begrudgingly agreed to.)
The music at The Southern was quiet but existent, serving more as background noise than anything else. Overall it was a laid-back, calm atmosphere for a Thursday night and a great place for the first cocktail of the night.
Even though I didn't stay for dinner, I really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of The Southern. For what it's worth, I was told by Lincoln Park locals that their brunch is excellent. However, for 5 drinks the tab ran $50 plus tips. Yikes.
All that being said, I would definitely recommend The Southern if you're in the modd for a little Southern hospitality.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.
Restaurant Review : The Southern Chicago
Joey McCoy
(Site Editor)
Oct 07, 2011
at 7:24 pm
Joined: August 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 9/11
Went with: alone
Went for: dinner
Type of visit: leisure
The Southern Chicago - Excellent Food and Service
I had a great experience at The Southern! I was in Chicago on a business trip and the night I got in I was starving, so I went searching for something to eat at 9:30 before everything closed. I was in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area and kind of just stumbled in here. I was immediately seated on their patio, which is a great outdoor space if it’s nice outside. They actually managed to achieve a uniquely southern ambiance out there.
My waitress was unbelievably nice! I told her I was from out of town and she literally gave me a whole list of places to go in the city. Very sweet! The food was excellent too! I ordered the Andouille Gumbo. It was delicious! It was in a really nice dark and spicy sauce, which I loved! My only complaint would be that the portion was kind of small in my opinion, especially for an entree. If you like to eat like me, I’d recommend getting an appetizer too. I actually heard that they even grow a lot of their own vegetables and herbs in-house that they use in their food. Love that! They also had a nice bar that stays open until 2am. Their kitchen closes earlier, around 10pm. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone that’s looking for a nice, relaxing place to enjoy good food, drinks and service.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, nor will we receive any future compensation for posting this review on our site.