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SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA
SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA
SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA
SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA
SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA

SouthGate

4.9 (447)
$30 and under
Contemporary Korean
1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods of Philadelphia, SouthGate is a twist on the traditional gastropub. Elevating food and drink in a modern but in an approachable way, the menu and the décor of Southgate are heavily influenced by both our Korean roots as well as modern American culture, preferring to be interesting and friendly rather than trendy.

The menu consists of a wide range of options, including several vegetarian meals. Popular dishes include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi burger, dumplings and buns, and assorted banchan. In addition to the delectable cuisine, Southgate offers an extensive drink menu that includes cocktails, wine, spirits and an extensive craft beer list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
  • Private party facilities
    Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    18th street
  • Parking details
    Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
  • Public transit
    18th and South Streets
  • Entertainment
    Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 447 people are saying

SouthGate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SouthGate offers "fantastic" Korean cuisine with highlights like "crunchy and delicious" chicken, "soft and sweet" bulgogi bao buns, and "deliciously spicy" fries. The "excellent" service and "wonderful" staff create a "cozy atmosphere". With "unique drink options" and "great value", it's perfect for gatherings and happy hours.
447 Reviews
  1. Christie

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best experience at South Gate! Food, drinks and service are the best. Bao buns, dumplings, spicy pork dolsot, so yum! 😊

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  2. carina

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal. Friendly service. We sat outside!

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  3. Heath

    Norfolk/Suffolk7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a fantastic find! We were visiting for the weekend and looking for something a little different from our normal night-out fare. So glad we found SouthGate, as it was absolutely fantastic! We throughly enjoyed the Korean chicken (crunchy and delicious, but soy and spicy versions), the bulgogi beef bao buns (soft and sweet), fried pork mandoo (perfectly cooked and seasoned), and the SouthGate fries (deliciously spicy). Our party of 5 was sat outside on the patio, and it was a perfect spot for conversation…inside sounded a little noisier when I popped into the restroom. Service was great and attentive!

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  4. Leon

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and accommodating of food requests.

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  5. William VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Southgate several times, including dinner with friends for my birthday, and each visit is a pleasure. Last night we brought friends who had never been to Southgate and they enjoyed the restaurant immensely. The dinner options are interesting and delicious, and the bar menu is always enticing.

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  6. Bob VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great easy spot for great Korean. Wings are top notch! Fun mystery beer too.

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  7. homechef

    San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good new experience for us but very cramped seating and super loud. Limited gluten free options.

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  8. Lisa

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very nice small place with wonderful staff.

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  9. Rebecca VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite happy hour restaurants. The shiitake mushroom bao buns are amazing as are the tofu tacos!

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  10. Karolina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bao buns were incredible! Will come back again!

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FAQs

SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

SouthGate is rated 4.9 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 times today
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1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th street
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
  • Public transit
    18th and South Streets
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
  • Private party facilities
    Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.
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