Menus
Our dinner menu is served in our Dining Room, Jazz Club, at the Bar & in the Lounge.
(Dining Room reservations do not include live Jazz...head over to the Jazz Club page to book for dinner in the Jazz Club.)
A 20% service gratuity will be added to all checks in the dining room, Jazz Club, at the bar and in the outdoor courtyard.
From Thursday September 8 through Sunday September 22, SOUTH will offer a special 3-course menu priced at $40.00 per person*. Our regular a la carte dinner menu is not available during Restaurant Week. Please note that our participation dates vary slightly from the official CCD dates. The Restaurant Week menu is served in our dining room, at the bar, in our outdoor seating area and in the Jazz Club.
*tax, gratuity, entertainment fee in the Jazz Club and beverages are not included in the $40.00 price.
Starters
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SOUTHern Caesar Salad
crisp Romaine lettuce hearts, pickled cucumbers, blistered grape tomatoes, cornbread croutons & lemon-Parmesan dressing
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade
a SOUTHern specialty - crisp-fried, cornmeal crusted, thick sliced green tomatoes served with our signature shrimp remoulade sauce and house- made pickled red cabbage slaw
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Deviled Crab Toast
deviled egg spread, crab claw meat, pickled white radish and micro greens
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Bayou Chicken Gumbo
turkey andouille sausage, pulled chicken, onion, celery and peppers in a brown sauce over Carolina rice
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Creole Deviled Eggs
creamy yolks, pickled red onion & capers garnished with micro-greens
Main Courses
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
hot honey drizzle, sweet potato casserole & smoked turkey collard greens
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Low Country Gulf Catfish & Shrimp
flash-fried fillet of farm-raised catfish served with grilled asparagus, corn macque choux and tomato & okra sauce
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Classic Creole Jambalaya
a spicy blend of chicken, shrimp, turkey Andouille sausage, vegetables and red rice
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Rosemary Braised Turkey Wings
Slow cooked until fall-of-the-bone tender, served in a rosemary scented brown gravy with baby green beans & cornbread apple stuffing
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Vegan Jambalaya
plant-based "sausage", BBQ'd jackfruit, seasonal vegetables, southern red rice, spicy harissa
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Mango Salmon
grilled salmon fillet, mango glaze, mango salsa, broccolini & southern red rice
Dessert
a sampling of Southern sweets-
Lemon Meringue Tartlet . Chocolate Fudge Brownie . Pineapple Bread Pudding with Jamaican Rum Sauce
Featured Cocktails
Center City Restaurant Week Featured Cocktails-
Mango Ginger Margarita
Tres Generaciones Plata, Canton Ginger Liqueur, mango puree, shaved dark chocolate
$16
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Rye In Paradise
A. Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey, Cruzan Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, coffee syrup float, ground nutmeg
$18
For the table
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Freshly Baked Skillet of Cornbread
Steen’s cane syrup, honey butter
$9
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Classic Mac & Cheese
Delicious blend of four cheeses, sweet cream custard
$13
Starters
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Fried Green Tomatoes & Shrimp Remoulade
A SOUTHern specialty - crisp-fried, cornmeal crusted, thick sliced green tomatoes served with our signature shrimp remoulade sauce and house-made pickled red cabbage slaw
$16
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Shrimp & Grits
garlicky shrimp, creamy castle valley mill grits, classic Creole brown sauce
$16
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Creole Deviled Eggs
Pickled red onion, capers, micro greens
$10
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SOUTHern Caesar Salad
crisp Romaine lettuce hearts, blistered heirloom tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and house-made cornbread croutons tossed in classic lemon Parmesan dressing
$13
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Deviled Crab Toast
lump crab, deviled egg spread, salmon roe, pickled white radish & micro greens
$20
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Oysters Florentine
freshly shucked oysters lightly baked with spinach, garlic, bread crumbs, Pernod & Parmesan
$21
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LOBSTER CORN CHOWDER
lobster, turkey bacon, local corn, potatoes & chives
$19
Entrees
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Hot-honey drizzle, collards with smoked turkey, family reunion potato salad & a freshly-baked buttermilk biscuit
$25
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North African Spiced Lamb Chops
4 baby lamb chops, honey glazed baby carrots, Moroccan basmati rice pilaf & lamb jus
$42
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Black Angus Beef Short Rib
tender braised, boneless rib in BBQ jus with sautéed spinach &herb roasted potatoes
$44
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Low Country Catfish & Gulf Shrimp
cornmeal fried catfish, sautéd shrimp, corn macque choux, grilled asparagus & tomato-okra sauce
$27
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Eastern Shore Crab Cakes
lump crab, grilled asparagus, corn macque choux & remoulade
$39
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Blackened Orange Roughy
five spice blend, étouffée sauce, cheddar grits, smoked turkey collards
$35
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Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass
whole fish including the head and tail served with broccolini, herb-roasted potatoes drizzled with fresh herb vinaigrette
$39
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Mango Salmon
grilled salmon fillet, mango glaze, mango salsa, broccolini & southern red rice
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Caribbean Chicken Breast
boneless thighs, coconut milk, apple, pickled red cabbage, smoked turkey collards & Moroccan rice pilaf
$26
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Vegan Jambalaya
plant-based "sausage", BBQ'd jackfruit, seasonal vegetables & southern red rice
$28
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Sides
Smoked Turkey Collards, Castle Valley Mill Stone Ground Grits, Broccolini, Southern Red Rice, Family Reunion Potato Salad. (Please, no substitutions. Our main courses come with sides that have been chosen to best compliment the dish.)
per each
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Classic Creole Jambalaya
a spicy blend of chicken, shrimp, turkey Andouille sausage, vegetables and red rice
Desserts
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Bourbon Vanilla Creme Brulée
rich, creamy egg custard under a crisp caramelized sugar top
$11
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Apple & Cherry Cobbler
lemon zest, sweet biscuit top and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
$10
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Pineapple Brown Sugar Bread Pudding
Served warm with warm vanilla custard, caramelized pineapple, Jamaican rum sauce & Taharka Brothers Honey Graham Cracker ice cream.
$11
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Sweet Potato Beignets
warm sweet potato yeasted doughnuts sprinkled with powdered sugar and Jamaican rum sauce
$10
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Home-Made Sweet Potato Cheesecake
rich, creamy cheesecake flavored with sweet potato, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove in a graham cracker crust drizzled with caramel sauce
$10
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Mango Sorbet
Dairy free, all natural fruit
$7
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Ice Cream
Vanilla or Caramel
$7
After Dinner Drinks
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LIMONCELLO
Sweet Italian lemon liqueur served chilled
$10
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Brandy Alexander
Cognac, Creme de Cacao & cream
$10
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CLASSIC SIDECAR
Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice
$15
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IRISH COFFEE
Irish whiskey, brown sugar, hot coffee, whipped cream
$9
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White Russian
Vodka, Kahlua coffe liqueur, cream
$10
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Bailey’s Irish Cream
Up or on the rocks
$8
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Drambuie
Golden Scotch whiskey infused with heather honey & herbs
$10
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Frangelico
Hazelnut Liqueur
$8
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Grand Marnier
Cognac & bitter orange liqueur blend
$10
We have a full selection of liqueurs & cordials - please ask your server or bartender.
Our wine list changes with some frequency based on availability, new vintage releases and other factors. The list below is a sample of what you will find on our wine list.
Sparkling & White Wines
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Prosecco
Pasqua "Romeo & Juliet", Treviso, Italy DOC
$50
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Sparkling Rose
Cuvée 89 by GRUET, New Mexico, NV
$45
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Champagne
Moet et Chandon, BRUT, France NV
$120
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Chardonnay, CK Mondavi, California
Delightfully crisp with aromas of lemon & citrus, flavors of apple and pear mingle with a hint of oak
$35
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CHARDONNAY, DECOY BY DUCKHORN, NAPA VALLEY, CA
Tantalizing, vibrant aromas of Fuji apple, ripe pear and lemon zest. Orchard fruit and citrus flavors, refreshing acidity and hints of caramelized French oak
$59
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Chardonnay, McBride Sisters, Central Coast, CA
Aromas of lemon curd and honey, pineapple and ripe pear. Soft and balanced texture, with a slight hint of toasty oak. Complex without being heavy. Great with salmon, chicken, shrimp and salads
$50
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Viognier, Peraino Estate, Lodi, CA
Aromas of honeysuckle, guava and butter with a hint of toasty brioche bread. Lush flavors of ripe apricots, lychee, vanilla and flowers balanced by flavors of peaches and butter
$35
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Riesling, Charles Smith Wines, Kung Fu Girl, Washington State
White peach, mandarin orange and apricot are delivered with a core of minerality that makes this dry Riesling shimmer with energy and freshness.
$34
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Riesling, Black Girl Magic, Mc Bride Sisters, California
Intense aromas of honey, apricot, jasmine and tangerine followed by bright citrus and tropical flavors that hint of guava and pineapple. Softly sweet with a bright, tangy, mouthwatering finish A real food wine - perfect with fried chicken!
$47
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White Blend, Melange by Waterbrook, Columbia Valley, Washington State
Perfect, off-dry summer blend of Muscat, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay. Aromas of pineapple and honeysuckle lead to sweet flavors of white peach, dried papaya vanilla & key lime pie
$36
Rose & Red Wines
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ROSE OF MOURVEDRE, CLINE CELLARS, CA
Aromas of fresh plum, strawberry, and watermelon with layers of cherry and a hint of plum on the palate. Full bodied and full flavored - a favorite year after year.
$42
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Pinot Noir, Block 9, "Caiden's Vineyard", California
Ripe cherry and berry flavors. Silky in the mouth, good body, seductive wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood
$39
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Cabernet Sauvignon, CK Mondavi, California
Deep red color, intense flavors of cherry and blackberry, hint of oak and a silky finish.
$35
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Cabernet Blend, Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, California
Concentrated fruit and spice with layers of red currant, cassis, cinnamon, vanilla and clove, along with hints of earthy forest floor. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with Petit Verdot, Malbec & Cabernet Franc
$85
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Malbec, Broken Earth Winery, "Limited Release", Paso Robles, CA
Dark red fruits with spice and pepper notes on the palate with balancing acidity. Made from estate grown fruit aged in barrel for 12 months.
$36
Sommelier's Selections
Special wines in limited quantity.-
Chardonnay, Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 2019
A Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 10 Chardonnay. Buttery richness to luscious spiced apple tart and baked pear flavors. Ground nutmeg lingers into the broad, plush finish with powerful toasty notes.
$85
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Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, CA, 2019
Exotic, vibrant and fresh. Full-flavored and well-balanced from a combination of stainless and French oak barrel treatment. Floral notes, honeydew melon, lemon and white pepper aromas with guava, mango & grapefruit on the palate.
$50
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Merlot, Duckhorn Vineyards, "Three Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley, CA 2018
The benchmark for New World Merlot. Intense, complex, layered flavors. Aromas of huckleberry, black cherry, chocolate and fig. Voluptuous fruit and earthy undertones on the palate. A rich and remarkably long finish.
$185
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Sonoma County, CA 2018
Aromas of redcurrant, black olive tapenade, and hints of wet stone. Juicy red fruits burst on the palate with a youthful intensity, with balanced acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a lengthy finish. 90 PTS, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
$95
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON, TREFETHEN VINEYARDS, RESERVE, OAK KNOLL DIST, NAPA 2018
“…nearly perfect…a monumental wine…” – Wine Enthusiast - Aromas of dense plum jam, currant, sage, hints of clove-scented leather. Layers of expressive, ripe cherry, cacao, and black fruit, rich mouthfeel, supple tannins.
$195
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON, FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS, NAPA VALLEY, CA 2018
Robust, balanced, complex - a blend of dark berry, generous oak notes, clove, and nutmeg. Supple, full-bodied with a punch of power, ripeness, and elegance from start to finish.
$110
We choose all of our wines with care and an emphasis on offering great value - wines that over-deliver and complement our food.
Vintages change and sometimes we don't know until the wines arrive at our door. We make every effort to keep our wine list up-to-date.
Unfortunately, many of our purveyors continue to experience supply chain challenges. We apologize in advance if we do not have your first choice.
We have a changing selection of craft cocktails. Below are just a few of our favorites.
SOUTH's Signature Cocktails
Originals and twists on the classics.-
The SOUTH Sazerac
Our twist on the classic made with Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, Martell Cognac and a spritz of Absinthe. Served chilled, up, with a twist of lemon. The original Sazerac was crowned the official cocktail of New Orleans in 2008.
$15
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SOUTHern Nobility
Uncle Nearest Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey, sarsaparilla syrup and lemon juice.
$16
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Ode to Zanzibar Blue
Empress 1908 Gin, ruby red grapefruit and lime juices, ginger beer and a twist of lime.
$12
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SOUTHern Strawberry Jam
Bulleit Bourbon, fresh strawberries, strawberry jam and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
$16
We're heavily focused on local craft beer because Philadelphia and the surrounding area have so many fantastic breweries.
DRAFT BEERS
Local & Seasonal-
Neshaminy Creek Brewing WAREHOUSE Mexican-Style Lager
2-row and Munich malt, flaked maize, Herkules and Hallertauer hops. Clean, grainy malt character. subtle sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. IBU 18 | 4.5% ABV (16 oz)
$6
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Victory Brewing Co BROTHERLY LOVE Hazy IPA
Bright citrus notes that drift into a tropical fruit character and finishes with a touch of apricot. 35 IBU | 6% ABV (16 oz)
$7
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Love City Brewing SPRING SPELL Ginger Saison
Great warm weather beer brewed with fresh ginger, lemon zest and coriander. Dry, lightly spicy and infuse with citrus. 5.2% ABV (16 oz)
$7.50
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Evil Genius Beer Co STACEY'S MOM CITRA IPA
Low bitterness and lots of hop flavor. Dry-hopped entirely with Citra hops. 85 IBU | 7.5% ABV (12 oz)
$7
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2SP Brewing Company UP, UP & AWAY New England Double IPA
Mosaic, Cascafe and Simcoe hops, wheat and oats. Big notes of peach, plum and citrus. 8% ABV (12 oz)
$8
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Downeast Cider House ORIGINAL BLEND UNFILTERED CRAFT CIDER
Juicy and sweet, tastes and smells like the farm-fresh cider you drank as a kid. Intensely flavorful, remarkably drinkable. This is a hard cider and contains 5.1% alcohol.
$6.50
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Love City Viaduct Unfiltered Pale Ale
An unfiltered pale ale from our friends and neighbors at Love City Brewing. A very drinkable ale made 100% Strata hops, with a soft backdrop of malted oats. Dank, juicy berry-like hop flavor.. 5.2% ABV
$7.25
BOTTLES & CANS
Don't be afraid of cans! They keep the beer fresh and they have a lower carbon footprint than glass.-
Two Locals NUBIAN Brown Ale
Local and black-owned. 16oz can
$8
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Two Locals PROLIFIC IPA
16oz can
$9
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Abita PURPLE HAZE Lager with Raspberries
12oz bottle
$6.50
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Lindemans Lambic Belgian Beer
12oz bottles available in Framboise (raspberry), Peche (peach) and Fraise (strawberry)
$12
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Troegs Independent Brewing PERPETUAL IPA
12oz bottle
$7.50
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Dogfish Head 60 MINUTE IPA
12oz bottle
$7
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Dogfish Head SLIGHTLY MIGHTY LoCal IPA
12oz bottle
$5.50
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Heineken Zero No-Alcohol Beer
12oz bottle
$5