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    South Seas

    3.9 (160 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Churros
    Kendra F.

    First time at South Seas and I really liked the setup. Fun Hawaiian theme, but the mini golf side doesn't spill over with noise, so it still feels like a proper sit-down meal. The Miami Vice was phenomenal. One was plenty, strong but tasty. My friend raved about the espresso martini too. The pineapple fried rice looked amazing, served in a pineapple. But I wish it had more actual pineapple flavor or chunks. Steak portion felt small compared to the chicken my friend got. So that's something to consider. The lumpia with the dipping sauce was a standout. Really good. Overall, family friendly, fun atmosphere, and I'll definitely be back.

    South Seas French Toast.
    Emma G.

    This was one of the most badly managed restaurants I've ever been to, and it really is a shame because the food itself was legitimately decent. This was a last minute brunch choice for my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I on our last day in Louisville. We'd been looking at some of the gorgeous old houses in Old Louisville but couldn't find a brunch spot over there. I remembered that there had been some interesting looking establishments in Butchertown from our bourbon tour the prior day, so we came over here. It was a Saturday morning and decently packed, but South Seas turned out to be a weird combo of a brunch restaurant, a tiki bar and a mini golf course. Throughout our time there, young adult customers asked how to utilize the golf course, and the whole place just seemed geared toward more of a party at the beach kind of crowd versus a normal brunch crowd. I don't ultimately think that was our specific problem, but I'm guessing it didn't help that the business model was weird and it wasn't clear what they wanted to be. We didn't like the vibe immediately, and most of that was due to a specific waitress who looked like she'd rather be anywhere else than at her job. We waited for several extra minutes as she sloooowly walked from area to area, clearly disinterested in what she was doing. That wouldn't be acceptable if the place was super empty with just one or two customers, and it certainly wasn't okay when there were people waiting to be seated (and we noticed a lot of customers sitting at empty tables with no food and/or drinks). If we weren't on a quasi-schedule on our way to the airport, I probably would have pulled the plug right then and there and spent a few extra minutes trying to find a better option nearby. Thankfully we didn't get that specific waitress, and ours was at least a little friendlier and energetic. It still took a VERY long time to order and receive our food (we immediately requested the check when the food came up). It wasn't just the lackadaisical approach to service either - their payment system is incredibly ineffective (at least for this type of business, given how sluggish everything moved), where the waitresses just sat there for up to several minutes with those portable credit card processors at the table as the customers slowly went through the key prompts. What we both found mystifying is that the waitresses could have made lemonade from lemons and used those few minutes to quickly bus or visit other tables. They did neither, and the one waitress unprofessionally hung out in the accompanying booth for one of these payments with her knees on the seats just hanging out. We saw the manager pop out twice VERY briefly and not to actually manage - she quickly walked in and out, didn't address any of the very obvious service/hospitality issues going on in the restaurant and then...went back to the tiki bar, where she was just hanging out on her phone. Just terrible, and there's no excuse for it. If she'd been able to tear her eyes away from her social media feed for 30 seconds and actually see what was going on or not going on in the establishment she was allegedly managing, she could have told her waitresses to work with a sense of urgency and remember to smile every once in a while at the paying customers. Maybe she also could have taken the initiative to replace the toilet paper in the bathroom, but don't worry - my friend handled it free of charge. The South Seas French Toast? Really tasty, which means that the cook in the back at least knows how to work independently/without being managed (I guarantee they weren't since the cook wasn't stationed in front of the tiki bar). So many unforced errors. I hope upper management/ownership really takes a strong look at what happened here and makes efforts to fix it. But if your manager is just sitting on her phone instead of properly instructing the staff to do their job, she's the one stealing money from you, not them.

    Grilled Pineapple Margarita and Miami Vice.
    Tom K.

    Went here for brunch on Mother's Day. Quirky place with an indoor putt-putt course spanning two levels of an older building intertwined with tables/booths and a huge upstairs bar with festive lighting. We enjoyed the vibe - although it seemed like a tiki/Hawaiian-themed bar would be playing Hawaiian/luau-type music instead of random tunes. Anyway, no biggie. It's a cool place. Service was attentive though a bit slow at first, We ordered drinks - a Miami Vice and a Grilled Pineapple Margarita. They were decent, but didn't knock our socks off. Wife had the French Toast with a side of bacon, which they forgot, then upon bringing it to the table it was undercooked. I had the Cali Burger (double smashburger) with tater tots and it was a 10/10. Beware that some of the cocktail prices on the website are outdated - ours were $1 more than what was posted. Overall, the food gets 5 stars despite the bacon snafu - the flavors were that good. Everything else gets 3.5 stars. We look forward to going back for dinner at the upstairs bar sometime.

    Soft serve margarita
    Caroline H.

    Cool location. Plenty of places to park. The food was not great. The crab Rangoon dip did not taste like crab. It was also a very small container. Not worth $14. We also got the pineapple fried rice with teriyaki steak. The rice was almost like wet, like overcooked rice. The teriyaki steak was also not cut up. It was on a skewer on the side of the plate. So had to cut it up and put in the rice. It was not the easiest to cut either. The fried plantains was the only good thing. I would not go there to eat again. Maybe just to play games and a strong drink. That's it.

    Pain Chiller
    Kelly S.

    Ok, let's start with the positives. We originally had a reservation for 6 and ended up having more people show up than planned. They were easily able to find a corner round booth that fit all of us. So many thanks for that! And if you go, just know that even though parking is paid, they have a QR code inside that will validate and give you free parking so don't pay before you go in. The Brussels Sprouts and all our appetizers were quite good! The place is quite cute - a little small but charming. On to the disappointing part of this review. Our service was really lacking. The waitress would completely ignore my friend who asked questions and turned to talk to someone else at our table. At first I thought she didn't hear her but she did it multiple times and it was rude. She also forgot about us after the apps came out. We waited and waited and had to flag her down to order our mains. Then, the food that came out seemed like it had been sitting a while because several of us felt our dishes were lukewarm. When it came time to split the bill, she didn't remember what anyone had and had to go through each person, which took forever. We had another reservation at 8 and were late for that because of the hold up here. No joke, we arrived at 5:30 and did not get main food until after 7 and checks until almost 8 because everything was so slow. That's quite a long time, in my opinion. The bar service wasn't great either. We got ignored and drinks took forever to make. I don't know what was going on, but I wouldn't go back or recommend eating here based on all these factors.

    Queso and plantain chips
    Blakely G.

    The menu is an interesting selection compared to other brunch spots in the area. The portions are large and everything we had was tasty. The breakfast potatoes are so crispy 10/10. There were only a couple servers but they were quick and super friendly. The overall place has a vibe, but it seems a little wore down . Like maybe the putt putt has taken a toll on the place and the elevator is a little scary. We had a delicious meal and lots of laughs playing some boozy putt putt.

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    Erica O.

    We came here for a girls Saturday brunch and it was the perfect vibe. Lovely remodel with the Hawaiian theme and menu. Brunch was delicious and we didn't stay to putt putt but will be back to do just that. Fast and friendly. Street parking is free or meters but the lot is pay per space.

    Lorie L.

    I was slightly nervous to eat here - only because of me being too picky for the menu. I was wrong. Plus, the portions are great! Island lumpia filled with meat. Six large pieces, easy to share or make as your meal. The sweet chili has a good kick. Queso was smooth and flavorful. My husband is allergic to plantains and they offered him flaky wonton chips. Cauliflower nuggets. So yummy that I don't know it was cauliflower. They come with several starters. The pork sliders were okay - I was surprised that despite the various toppings that I still found them a bit bland. Maybe it was because my starters were amazing? My husband got the pineapple fried rice. He liked it but didn't love it. I tried to tell him - it's a lot of pineapple. My Kona Wave draft was so cold! I was surprised it had so much flavor. At $4, awesome price too. Lovely service and we had fun chatting with our server. The downstairs area has comfy, huge booths. It's loud - between the people and music. They have an upstairs area as well that's open during busier times, plus the 9-hole golf course. We will be back!

    Cali-Double
    Peyton B.

    Fun place in Butchertown and super close to Lynn Family Stadium for Racing/City/Kings Games! Cute vibe inside, stays busy though so service may be slow. Burger and tots were great and a solid portion. Cocktails are a little expensive, $17 for soft serve margarita that is quick to melt. Fun rotating flavors, though (blueberry!) Would definitely come back for the burger and golfing, but next time I'll get a beer

    Soft serve cocktail
    Lauren S.

    Got drunk, drinks HARD! Loved all the fried foods of course and they're pretty decent! Korean ribs my choice & they're okay! Crab Rangoon dip addictive cause I love the chips! Soft serve cocktai obvs yummy

    Pineapple Fried Rice with prawns - yum!
    Jess A.

    What drew me in? Rumor has it (eg Instagram reels) that South Seas is a great date spot. Can confirm - it's fabulous for both a fun date or groups. And the menu - a unique blend of SoCal, Mex, and Hawaiian that you don't find anywhere else. What made my experience extra special? Two things - first, the half price Thursday margarita special certainly helped! The drinks were really tasty, each felt special regardless of the 'deal' whereas at other places it's a half hearted well drink. Not here. Second, the food was awesome. We split the appetizer short ribs which were delightful and generous, and the pineapple fried rice and still took home leftovers and I relished eating those, too. That elusive 5th star missing? Although it was a beautiful day, the outside patio wasn't open, and the upstairs bar was not open. Also, we had an unfortunate chip in a margarita glass that our server took care of right away. I have a feeling if I come back on a Friday or Saturday these areas will be hopping, and I'll update my review. I honestly can't believe it took me so long to get here, and now I can't wait to go back and try out more of the menu. Maybe this time with girlfriends for brunch or after a Racing FC game - easily walkable from the stadium!

    California Double with cheese and bacon. Great burger, toasted bun, great toppings and tater tots? Good stuff!
    Harrison M.

    This is a fun joint in Butchertown. I went with some friends, got some drinks, chow, and a round of put put. Real solid, I would totally visit again. It's a fun place worth the money. Cool tropical drink selection too. The ambiance was neat and I can tell they put solid effort into it. Check it out

    Welcome in! Aloha
    Sara L.

    South Seas - Mini Golf Meets Tiki Dreams South Seas is what happens when a Hawaiian luau crashes into a glow-in-the-dark golf course--and I'm here for it. Upstairs is a mini golf course that's part amusement park, part fever dream: sea monsters, zombies, and planets all make an appearance. It's like if your favorite childhood nightmares met Pixar. The food? Delicious Pacific-Asian fusion that doesn't try too hard. The drinks? Beautiful and boozy. But the real highlight? Laughing so hard with old friends that I nearly whiffed a golf ball into Neptune's moon crater. Can't wait to go back, even if my golf game remains... unprofessional.

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