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Southern, a gathering place, Southport, NC

Southern, a gathering place

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

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 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, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Southern, a gathering place, stands out with "the best" dining experience in Southport, praised for its "exceptional food," "impeccable service," and "delightful atmosphere." Diners rave about the "farm-to-table" approach, fresh ingredients, and creative dishes. While prices and noise level can be a concern, the overall experience remains "spectacular" and "unforgettable."
527 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to impress our friends who were visiting from NJ so we made reservations at Southern. We were a party of 6 and were able to get reservations for a Friday evening. We were very graciously greeted at the door. As soon as we were seated our waiter came right over to ask for our drink orders and explained the menus to us. We ordered our meals which consisted of pork chops, scallops, duck, and 3 orders of the special which was tile fish. Our dinners came out in a timely fashion and all were absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend Southern for a beautiful dining experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place! Easy, relaxed and incredible food and staff. ..

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  3. Virginia

    VIP

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to Southern several times now and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and delicious, and the service is friendly and efficient. Southern has a welcoming feeling where you can enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. BTW...the warm cookie in a skillet with vanilla ice cream last night was beyond words (and it's big enough for four people to share)!

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  4. Mia

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small, cozy restaurant with impeccable service and outrageously delicious food! (Huz had Pork Chop with smashed sweet potatoes and purple eyed peas and I had the roasted beet salad w/steak.)

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  5. Laurie

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, Fresh and beautiful place! Service was wonderful Filet cooked to perfection.

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  6. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful, small neighborhood place with excellent service, food, and people! One of our favorites!

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  7. Sue

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my husband;s 70th birthday. Our first time trying, but will not be our last start to finish it was one of the best experiences ever

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  8. George

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had seats at the Bar this evening. Enjoy the good company of McKenzie…the terrific bartender….along with our delicious dinner.

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  9. victoria

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific meal and wonderful service! We will be back!

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  10. Kathleen

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a cold, rainy evening and we had the porch to ourselves. We were treated like family and Jim and Carl were gracious and accommodating. The heaters kept us nice and toasty. The food was well -prepared and delicious. I had the shrimp and grits while my husband enjoyed the sea bass. Beautiful presentation! The ice cream that came with dessert was especially wonderful (Katie’s Homemade). Thank you for a delightful meal and evening.

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FAQs

Southern, a gathering place is rated 4.9 stars by 527 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 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
  • Neighborhood
    Southport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, 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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