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The Southern
(Now Closed)Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Bucktown, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Chicago Tribune
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Kelly KniewelFebruary 28, 2010Don't leave without the Carolina Mahi touching your lips. Mac n cheese and Johnny Cakes also a must
John KinderApril 6, 2010Check out the Death's Door White Whisky here. Unique and refreshing in their Mint Julep (ez on the sugar though)
Whitney TaylorNovember 7, 2011Try the new Hot Bubba with Jack Honey on a cold day.... with Macaroni of course!
Try the homemade eggnog, it's not on the menu but definitely a must try!
- College football, spicy Bloody Mary, Hot Legzz and Lone Star -- perfect Saturday afternoon!
Kamal BosamiaOctober 28, 2012Don't bother coming here if you're vegetarian. I stopped by for brunch and was told that they can't offer anything besides what's on the non-veggie friendly brunch menu. Salad it is. Blah
Spencer SFebruary 21, 2010Get here before 11:30 on Sunday - it is now crowded in here. The omelet specials are great.
Nick AguirreFebruary 18, 2010Reserve a booth upstairs and enjoy a Southern Comfort cocktail and their new menu.- On Wednesdays you can try each Abita beer for only $3!!
JenOctober 27, 2013They must have switched Chefs. I'd recommend just going here for drinks. The entrees were over salted & overcooked, highly disappointed.
Erika ColdmanMay 20, 2012Food was ehhh...would probably come back here for drinks instead...nice outdoor scenery though
Be careful, they stop serving food well before they close.
AlexandraApril 27, 2013Worst place ever. Waited 45 minutes for our drinks. Talked to manager, didn't do shit so we left. Never going there again.
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The Southern
1840 W North Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Honore St.)
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
Chicago, IL 60622
United States
A Bucktown bar where the order of the day is a cocktail & conversation, The Southern offers a deep selection of small batch bourbons, microbrews, & hearty food.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(773) 342-1840
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Etrina T. - 7.6
"Sweet potato pancakes, catfish, gumbo, philly chicken sandwich are all worth the trip from the burbs!"
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Autumn Choi - 7.9
"The hot-links are out of the world. Great classic bbq, done right!"
Gilt City - 9.2
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