SouthGate

4.8

422 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Korean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 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
(215) 560-8443
Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We can host groups of up to 10 at our chef's table.

Location
1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$12.00
soy or spicy
Kimchi Fries$11.00
bacon, onions, cheese, vinaigrette
Korean Tacos
avocado, salsa verde, pickled onions
- Beef$12.00
- Spicy Pork$12.00
- Tofu$11.00
Crispy Brussels$12.00
kimchi vinaigrette, bacon
Bulgogi Buns - Ho-Pang$8.00
soy braised beef
Dumplings - Mandu$10.00
pork or vegetable. steamed or fried
Southgate Fries$8.00
garlic, gochugaru, gochujang aioli
Beet Salad$12.00
tofu ricotta whip, cinnamon persimmons, honey ginger gastrique
Pajeon$12.00
savory seasonal vegetable pancake

Bowls

substitute brown rice for $2

Bibimbap$12.00
Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$14.00
assorted seasonal vegetables, fried egg, sesame seeds, gochujang
Rice Cake Dumpling Soup - Dduk Mandoo Guk$15.00
beef broth, brisket, rice cakes, vegetable dumplings, egg, scallion

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$15.00
ssamjang mayo, house pickles, brioche, fries
Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00
korean fried chicken breast nashville hot style, slaw, kewpie mayo, pickles, brioche, fries
Fish and Chips$16.00
miso tempura batter cod, gochujang remoulade, southgate fries

Ssam

with rice, lettuce leaves, ssam sauce

Spicy Pork$19.00
korean pear slaw
Hanger Steak$22.00
avocado, red onion, ginger scallion sauce
Mushroom Tofu Ssam$18.00
heirloom tomato salad

What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SouthGate delights with its "amazing food" and "knowledgeable servers," offering a lively atmosphere and Korean-inspired dishes. The "great happy hour specials" and friendly staff enhance the experience. While space can be tight, the "outstanding service" and flavorful menu items like the bibimbap and shiitake mushroom bao buns keep locals coming back.

422 Reviews

J
Jerry
San Francisco
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our burger and spicy pork tacos. We usually have the fried chicken and/or the ramen, but decided to try something different. We weren’t disappointed.
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Jessica
Washington DC
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so delicious and now they have dessert! What more could you want?
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J
Jody
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Korean menu and delicious food! Yummy apps.
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Len
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice chill spot for after work. Space is tight but they make the best for what space they have.
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Catherine
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fried chicken, fried dumplings, bibimbap, crispy tofu. Pillowy Bao buns with mushrooms. Service was attentive and friendly. The decor is simple. We found the benches a little hard to sit on for long periods of time, but that was minor compared to the positive experience we had overall.
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Andy
Philadelphia
86 reviews
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very solid, enjoyable Korean fusion restaurant. Service is solid. The dining room is nice, if a little cramped. Good portions and overall tasty food,
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Lauren
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious. Tables are a little too close together.
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Michael
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting food, well prepared, and professional service.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good food and atmosphere, our waiter was way too busy and we felt neglected. Waited a long time for meal, was given a free desert for the wait. Other than that great restaurant.
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Patrick
Philadelphia
67 reviews
vip
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a dining experience for me.Food was mediocre. The service sub par. The service non existent!
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FAQs

SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

SouthGate is rated 4.8 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

Cross street
18th street
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Private party facilities
We can host groups of up to 10 at our chef's table.

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SouthGate

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Featured Burger

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Banchan

Spicy Cucumber$3.00

Zucchini$3.00

Burdock Root$3.00

Crispy Tofu$3.00

Kimchi$3.00

Small Plates

"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$12.00

Kimchi Fries$11.00

Korean Tacos

Crispy Brussels$12.00

Bulgogi Buns - Ho-Pang$8.00

Dumplings - Mandu$10.00

Southgate Fries$8.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Pajeon$12.00

Bowls

Bibimbap$12.00

Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$14.00

Rice Cake Dumpling Soup - Dduk Mandoo Guk$15.00

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$15.00

Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Fish and Chips$16.00

Ssam

Spicy Pork$19.00

Hanger Steak$22.00

Mushroom Tofu Ssam$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is SouthGate currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information

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