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    Southern Social

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ben K.

    I think I've been to every Southern Social location by now, and this one is wonderful! Plenty of parking available in the dedicated lot outside! The interior is fresh, modern, and cozy. Whether you sit at the bar, on the large patio, or in a booth, there's a spot for you! The servers, bartenders, and even the manager stopped by our table to make sure everything was great during our stay! I can tell them truly care about the guest experience! The food is solid! Casual, yet elevated, takes on southern comfort food! I had the House Chicken Sandwich on my latest visit, which had a juicy piece of chicken and simple, effective toppings, finished off with a perfectly toasted bun! I'd definitely order it again! Sweet potato fries were crispy and a perfect side!

    Cheese curds and deviled eggs
    Trisha J.

    Visiting some friends in the area and we were so excited to try this new restaurant. There were so many things on the menu I wanted to try. We tried the apricot tamarind smash which was good but the spicy plum was amazing. The deviled egg appetizer looked so unique and I was excited to try it but they were just okay. The cheese curds were delicious. We had to try their "famous" chicken strips and they were good, the Mac and cheese was a perfect side. I also had the surf and turf burger which was an interesting spin on a burger. Service was slow but it was very busy and we weren't much in a hurry anyways. Can't wait to go back to try more items!!

    Shrimp Po Boy (No Pickles)
    Alexandra A.

    We had such a great experience here! Parking was super easy, which is always a win, and the place had a really welcoming vibe from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, quick to greet us, and made the whole visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. We started off with a couple of beers, and they were excellent -- i do wish they had a few more choices for ciders. For food, I decided to try a shrimp po' boy for the very first time, and it did not disappoint. Everything stayed perfectly inside the bun (a small miracle with po' boys!) and the flavor was spot-on. Such a good intro to something new! My husband went with his go-to Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and he absolutely loved it. Overall, great food, easy parking, friendly staff- we'll definitely be back!

    S H.

    UPDATE review ( 7/23/26). Been here a few times now. Sat out on the back patio tonight. BTW, it is so nice NOT to look at cars and parking lots while sitting on a patio! As it should be! Our sever Abby- GIVE-THAT-LADY-A-RAISE. Not only did she have what I would say is a normal set of tables to serve, and they were all full, she also was sat an 18-person rehearsal dinner party... She never stopped smiling; she never rushed; she maintained everything beautifully, and that alone deserves its own review. Just a super sweet Lady! Thanks for the wine in the champagne glass ( wink) Now to the food. It is a Southern place, so food tends to be on the heavier side. Which makes it EVEN BETTER. The Southern Social OH holy hell, what a burger that is! This is not a smash burger (not a fan of them). I tried the flatbread, Lemon Ricotta. Best things EVER !!!!!! Thanks for a great night on the Patio! ya know, we will be back.

    catfish dinner
    Kurt P.

    Great food, but very noisy making it hard to carry a conversation. Dinner for 5. We waited for our table at the bar and were well taken care of by the barkeep. I just had beer, but one of my companions had an old fashioned we he pronounced excellent. We all ordered something different, and the food arrived in a reasonable period of time considering the place was packed. My catfish was excellent, the breading was nice and crunchy. I thought the hushpuppies were a little overdone (see photo). There is no carpeting on the floors and no sound deadening panels on the ceiling, so the noise in here was immediately noticeable. It was very hard to carry on a conversation with someone not sitting right next to you (across the table). That is my only beef. Fun spot!

    Mac and Cheese
    Adalie H.

    We stopped at Southern Social around 2:40 PM and it was delightfully quiet -- a great time for lunch. The inside is gorgeous: dark grey wood everywhere, very modern, and smells amazing from the moment you walk in. I love that it's in the space that used to be Cuzzy's Bar and Grill; the renovation really makes it feel like a whole new place. I ordered the cornbread skillet and a chicken sandwich (I asked for bacon but didn't get it). The cornbread skillet was excellent -- my partner had cheese curds that were melt-in-your-mouth, i love when places paor curds with the blueberry dip. The chicken sandwich was awesome: quality chicken with a super crunchy breading, and the tomatoes had a little pepper seasoning which made it stand out from your usual sandwich. I also tried their Mac and Cheese. Thats pretty good its dauced just right and i think its pimento cheese. Partner also tried chicken and waffles, which he enjoyed but said it wasn't his favorite -- not really a chicken-and-waffles guy. The sweet potato fries were tasty, though a bit soft rather than crispy. Service was fantastic. Our server was very sweet, attentive, and helpful with suggestions and questions. The bathrooms were clean, and the bar area looked well done. The space is much bigger than the old restaurant, with more booths and seating than I expected. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I would definitely come back to try more off the menu -- everything looks tempting. A wonderful spot in Chaska that's worth visiting. Go visit!

    Patio SSChaska
    Bob K.

    As you drive up to SS Chaska you notice a modern contemporary design style. When you walk into the restaurant you say "Home Run". When you see the patio you say "Grand Slam" This restaurant leans into flavorful Southern Fare but not overwhelming. The menu offers something for everyone. Service is casual, professional, and friendly. This restaurant offers a stylish venue without the snobbery. Great craft cocktail menu! Good beer list too. The outdoor patio might just be one of the BEST in the Twin Cities. Ambience and decor is modern edgy and interesting!! Great restaurant!!

    Southern Scramble 10/10
    Lindsey P.

    This is an awesome place! The GM is also very personable and it was so refreshing to see him actively supporting his waitstaff, like taking orders and serving food. The food and cocktails are 10/10 you have to get here!

    Peyton L.

    Southern Social has a big southern-style menu with lots of options. We started with the honey biscuits, which were decent, but there wasn't much honey and the biscuits were a little hard. For our main dishes, some of my family got chicken strips while the rest of us ordered different fried chicken sandwiches. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was delicious--definitely messy, but very good. The fries were amazing, and after trying both the regular fries and the sweet potato fries, I preferred the sweet potato ones. My dad ordered a chicken sandwich with bacon, but the bacon was unfortunately not cooked at all, which was our only real issue with the main dishes. Our server would take forever to come back. She was very friendly, but did not help us a ton. Overall, we still enjoyed our meal and would come back

    Carolina Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Kevin L.

    I ordered food to go and was pleased with my overall experience. It took less than 15 minutes from start to finish to get my food and the dining room was pretty full so I thought it would've been longer. The staff were incredibly friendly and I felt lots of fun energy being there, must be because it's a newer restaurant in the area. When I had a chance to eat my food, it tasted great with a good balance of flavor and texture. I will come back again!

    Morgan W.

    First time visiting the Chaska location and had a wonderful experience! I went with my in-laws and 4 year old and the menu had something for everyone! The service was amazing and we were never left waiting. Love the layout of the restaurant, the bar setup and the wonderful outdoor seating. I will definitely be visiting again.

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    The food was amazing the outdoor patio atmosphere was so chill and service was great! Thank you Maddie!

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    Irene was awesome! super helpful and quick service! Food came quickly and was delicious!

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    Loved the decor and look. Food and apps were delicious. Irene was a great waitress! Will definitely be back.

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    yocelin is amazing! took amazing care of us and was very attentive, even though it's their first day she knew everything!!

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