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Southern, a gathering place, Southport, NC

Southern, a gathering place

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 3 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, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (910) 931-0786
  • Website
    http://southernagatheringplace.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    105 E Brown St, Southport, NC 28461-3509
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 477 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

Noise • Moderate

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!

477 Reviews

  1. Janelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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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  2. Julie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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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  3. Constance

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 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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  5. Judy

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious and the service was wonderful!! Cranberry Bread pudding with Katie’s vanilla ice was perfect!! We love Southern!!

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  6. CHARLENE

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints. And the covered porch is cozy even in winter.

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  7. Dan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. Never a bad meal. Service is great. Was a great anniversary celebration.

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  8. Wendy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for true farm/sea to table this is the restaurant for you! The food here is so good and unique. Every dish comes to you looking great and tastes even better. Ashley is an amazing chef that got my husband to eat collards! When you dine there you’re like family having a meal at their home. So welcoming!

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  9. Kyle

    VIP

    Greensboro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. This is our favorite place to dine.

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  10. Richard

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food quality is consistently exceptionally great.

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Southern, a gathering place is rated 4.9 stars by 477 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    Southport
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Regional American (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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