Southern Social

I came here for NYE and I was so impressed! We were a group of four and despite it being a pretty busy night, we received good service and didn't wait too long for our food. They have a wonderful food and beverage menu, complete with several NA options.At the table, we got the Shrimp Po Boy, Burnt Ends Flat Bread, Shrimp and Grits and Red Beans and Rice. Everything was SO good! I would get everything again and try more. They have a great selection of southern food with a trendy twist, and they food is reasonably priced. This is a great option for a slightly trendier vibe in Eagan!

Just wanted to say that on Fridays we come and sit at the bar , we are greeted by "Kate the Great" she is a new staff member who seriously hustles and is always welcoming, makes a good old fashioned. Service always with a smile even when multitasking with other orders that pop up on her machine thingy.She remembers us which is very nice, we feel welcomed. The food we have ordered is good and tasty. My only thing is the fried green tomatoes- I LOVE this but for some reason they put a wet substance on top which makes it taste like more the grits (?) or whatever it is I wish they would just make the fried green tomatoes alone- it's soggy nit crispy fried. Leave it fried and serve with a sauce on the side. You spoil the whole thing point of the FRIED part ‍. Just saying

First time trying here and had a decent experience. It's very modern and cozy inside. A huge bar that fills most the space. Their menu lists a southern vibe feel - jambalaya, crab boil, fried chicken, etc. I went for the Bolo Peach Flatbread. I enjoyed the balsamic and pesto drizzle. There was hot honey on it that did make it kind of hot - I wished it was more on the honey side instead but the heat was semi- tolerable (and I don't have a great heat tolerance). Definitely had to take some sips of water and pauses between bites. The peach didn't really add anything to the meal - I was expecting a little bit more of a peach remoulade to really create that flavor but there was just one peach slice per slice so you hardly tasted it. The bread was really good though and had good depth. (Not too crispy). Service was normal, no issues there. I overall don't see myself coming back here though. I felt that it would be a great place for the Eagan mom and dads to hang out in (no offense). The vibes were just off. I picture a southern menu restaurant to have a southern vibe and the atmosphere did not give me that.

We made a reservation for a Sunday for 4 people. Since we were a bit early, we sat at the bar for a bit and got some drinks. They have a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The place has a nice atmosphere with dark walls but bright light fixtures. The bar area was definitely a vibe and I'd probably eat there next time. When we were seated at our booth, we were surprised by how small it was. Luckily, we could move the table a bit, but it was not the most comfortable for the older folks in the party. Our server was kind and attentive and I appreciated the gluten-friendly designations to help guide my decision. I ordered the nachos, which was technically an appetizer, but I enjoyed them and the crispness of the chips.

I met up a friend for dinner and was craving soul food. My friend suggested this restaurant and it's more bbq than soul food. Fried green tomatoes were good, they did offer greens (delicious), grits, and other items like soul food. We ordered the brisket, fish fry, burger, and chicken tenders for the kiddo. Restaurant is pretty big, they have this rustic yet bbq metal look to it. Our server was great, she talked about the different sauces they offer and gave us a sample all of them.

My wife and I were out for our weekly Saturday new restaurant jaunt among the Twin Cities, We had to go south for an errand, let's try Southern Social. I ordered a Size 7 IPA from a local brewery, cool. Great local beer.Our server came by and we ordered a shrimp po' boy and the pulled pork sammy. The runner came by and dropped them off after about 7 minutes. Nice.We didn't see our server for about 20 minutes, not sure if she went out for a smoke break or it was her lunch break, I so wanted to give this place five stars, but the service was that bad. Not rude or anything, we just never saw her.The Po' Boy was amazing, the bread was perfectly soft, yet crispy and the shrimp and remoulade was a wonderful meld. Unfortunately, the fries were almost cold. Please give me scalding hot fries, cold fries stink. Big minus one star.The pulled pork sandwich was good and I upgraded to collard greens, which were delicious, but a $3 upcharge. Boo. We saw that fries were the same price on the side, make that a free substitution.Great food, but cold fries and so-so service made a five star down to a 4 star.

I've been here twice and the service is always good. I tried a few different things, my favorite was the chicken wings, everything else was ok. Food was hot and service was quick. Loved the patio area. I think you get a lot of food for the pricing, some of it just wasn't for me.

When we first approached this restaurant, I was a little off-put, because it's located in the parking lot of a couple different hotels, and so it almost felt like we were heading to a hotel-restaurant. Luckily, I was incorrect and this establishment is stand-alone. I do suspect during the week, though, they get a lot of hotel guest traffic. The inside is very new-age-Americana restaurant, where you know they're going to have an $18 burger with a fancy aioli, and they definitely have that. I got a pastrami sandwich and my wife got the special for the day which was a Burnt End grilled cheese. Both dishes were good. Our waiter seemed a bit out-of-it, perhaps just mid-afternoon haze, or perhaps a little mid-shift helper. He took 2 tries to get our order recorded, incorrectly gave me sweet potato fries when I ordered regular fries, and brought my wife a bacon avocado grilled cheese instead of the burnt end grilled cheese she ordered. I also found it weird when he asked me about my credit card when he returned the bill for tip/sign. I get it - I'm a middle-aged white guy, so I must like talking about credit cards, but it just feels weird in the context of waiter/patron relationship and I've never had it happen before. I had the French 75, which included the addition of peach liqueur to the standard recipe. The peach was surprisingly okay, but the lack of bubbles was noticeable and not great. Perhaps this was due to how long it took to serve the drink. My wife got the Lavender and Mint house-made soda and enjoyed it. Finally, this restaurant racks on a 3% surcharge which they don't disclose upfront as far as I could tell neither on the menu nor on the restaurant doors nor on the hostess stand. You just see your bill with "Surcharge (3.00%)" on the bottom. Not courtesy "credit card surcharge" or other bogus explanation for why, just "screw you, pay 3% more" I don't think we'll be going back any time soon. There are similar, better options in the area.

Southern Social's outdoor patio is perfect for a summer happy hour. The decor is beautifully contemporary casual and the patio features views of a small pond and several large trees that make you feel like you're in a state park. The service was excellent. We tried the Hurricane Social Drinks, available in servings for 4 or 8. It was delicious and came with a fabulous crystal punch bowl and cups. The flatbread pizzas were delicious and easily shared. The Lemon Ricotta pizza was zesty and fresh with generous dollops of ricotta cheese. The Bolo Peach pizza was sweet and slightly spicy. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the peaches tasted on a pizza.

Excellent food, great service although server wasn't familiar with some food ingredient questions . Maybe replace dead flowers in outside entry. Will definitely return.