We were visiting St Simon's and a friend recommended that we stop here. Well, I couldn't be happier that we took her advice as we stopped once for lunch and got takeout for dinner two days later. The sliced brisket sandwich was piled high with tender delicious brisket. Loved the spicy sauce and the side of mac and cheese was also delicious. We got takeout of smoked turkey, baked beans and potato salad. What a dinner! The turkey was phenomenal as were the sides. I only wish they weren't 1000 miles away. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Sliced brisket sandwich with mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE!!!!!!! The website states at the very top of the first page that "summer hours closes at 8"!! yes yelp hours said 7 but I usually trust the establishments own website as be more accurate However, I showed up at 7:20 and was told it was closed and that they close at seven. very unprofessional! Marketing 101 for retail establishments........ make sure you're operating hours are accurate on your website!!!! read more

Wow! This was the highlight of my trip. Well worth the drive. First the pricing seems very fair for what you get. Ok ok, ribs are not suppose to fall off the bone when you pick them up. That is over cooked. These were perfect! They stayed on the bone all the way up to the bite. The brisket was spot on. I loved that the sauces were on the side as you could try it with just the seasoning on the meat and then with the sauce. Their mustard sauce was amazing. We don't have bbq like this in cali. We don't. Just like we don't have NY pizza, true NY pizza. I bought a bottle of sauce.... And it's gone already. Thank goodness they have a store online and I'm just waiting for my shipment to arrive. You have to try this place! Ohhhh and I never had Brunswick stew!!!! Omg delicious read more

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Southern Soul BBQ is just as a remember it as a kid but even better. It had probably been 12 years since I have eaten here and it still hits the spot for good BBQ. You order inside and then can take a seat anywhere and they'll bring it to you. We opted for outdoor seating and the weather was perfect. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and my husband got the deluxe smoked turkey sandwich with mac and cheese and everything was great. I love the sweet sauce for the pulled pork and the mac and cheese was perfect. I will say the fries could have been warmer. We did come in 45 minutes before close but still. The berry cobbler was out of this world. It was so good we came back the next night just to get some of their peach cobbler to try. They also have a cute merch store where you can get apparel and bbq sauce. Overall a great spot at St Simon's Island read more

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Now this? This is what I call barbecue. This meat was flavorful, tender, juicy, and so good. I ordered a bunch of sides but the bbq beans were unreal. The mac and cheese was just okay but I'm a tough mac and cheese critic. The potato salad was good if you like a mayo-y salad. The service was great and I am literally plotting a chance to get back to St Simons for more. This is the best bbq in GA by far. read more

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We were in the mood for revisiting one of our favorite BBQ joints so we stopped by Southern Soul in Brunswick. What I was really craving was their claim to fame the Brunswick Stew. We ordered the stew as well as their jumbo pulled pork sandwich. The stew had a smoky savory broth with beans and big pieces of mea. It paired well with saltines crackers. The pulled pork was juicy and piled high and went great with the house made bbq sauces. The service was a little off the day we went. The cashier girl felt a bit aloof and did not smile or greet us when we walked in. The ambiance of this place is really cool with all kinds of photos and magazine clipping adorning the walls. You can sit outside under a metal roof and enjoy the airplanes talking off from a nearby runway. When in the area and in mood of some solid BBQ, make sure you stop by southern soul. read more

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Everything was solid and good. Nothing spectacular, but good. The service was friendly and authentic. The cashier was helpful and engaging. Multiple employees checked on us. The vibe is cool. Fun, relaxed, and comfortable. The meats weren't dry but weren't especially moist. The pastrami was moist and flavorful, but maybe too salty (and I love salt). Pork and brisket were a little disappointing. Ribs were solid. And sausage and turkey were plain. It's certainly worth checking out and it's enjoyable. I wouldn't consider it #1 in the state though. It doesn't quite live up to the reputation. read more

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I'm here. I'm eating here today and the food is amazing. The service is excellent. I would recommend if we was on the same time you need to comr read more

This place is busy. We lined up at 10:50AM and it was already full with a line. BBQ beans was the star side. Pulled pork and brisket were good. Potato salad too. Out of banana pudding, which is strange. Feedback: too many sauces for the meat, none of which were outstanding (so maybe cut the variety in half and make them more unique). Just a thought. We've been here before and will return next time. Recommended. read more

The BBQ is really well prepared. Brunswick stew ingredients not finely ground a true stew. The place is small. Does a very great business in takeout. Worth the trip to St Simon's if you are in the area. read more

Really good BBQ!! The turkey sandwich is delicious & HUGE - you could definitely split it btwn 2 people. The fried okra is really good, as is the Mac & cheese. Pulled pork also great! Only gripe is that they don't leave their BBQ sauce on the table for you to try - you order it with your meal. Otherwise, quick service and really good BBQ. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Turkey sandwich w/ fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

A must try! Got the two meat sampler for a late lunch with turkey and brisket, potato salad and baked beans. Next time I'll get a large sweet sauce and a small hot sauce. Really good!!! Had leftovers so it's def shareable! read more

I'm going to start first with customer service. My sandwich was made wrong. I ordered the Pimp Cheese as an add on to the Barbecuban and it wasn't added (although I was charged). When I brought it to their attention they immediately started to make me a new one. They didn't care that my sandwich was half eaten, they immediately went to make the order right. I stopped them from doing that and instead just asked for an extra side of beans. Talk about top notch service! Barbecuban- would rival any Cuban sandwich in Miami. The smokiness from the pork is a real standout. Loved every bite. The next I come here I'm going to get a side of mustard base bbq sauce and dip the sandwich in. Not because it needs it but I think it would be fun. Brunswick Stew- one of the best I ever had. Pulled pork plate with Mac and Cheese and beans, absolutely amazing. Love this spot and can't wait to come back. They do everything right here. Excellent food with equally excellent customer service. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Brunswick Stew - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Right by the SSI Airport, on the corner of the roundabout. Arrived for lunch, patio was full & folks lined up at the door. Small joint, very coastal!! Everyone was patient, talking to eachother & just a very chill vibe! We noticed this place was featured on Diners Driveins & Dives, so now we get excited!! Mom got a Ribs- said they were OK. Hubby got the Brisket- said they were really good. Okra was great, greens were OK. Slaw needed seasoning & greens are collards & were also pretty good. Son LOVED his Cuban sandwich!!! I had the Smoked Chicken Salad sandwich- VERY good!!! Brunswick Stew is my childhood- SOOOOO GOOD!!! All in all, a great lunch!! Enjoy the pics & get start craving!! read more

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The chicken was outstanding and, according to the others in our party, the pulled pork and ribs were, too. I am not a red meat eater and was very disappointed that the woman on the phone told us specifically which vegetables were cooked with meat, only to find when the food arrived that she was wrong on 3 of the sides. She told us the collards, hoppin john, and BBQ beans were vegetarian when they definitely were not. We were also disappointed that they advertised delivery but refused to deliver to us because we only had 15 people, not the required 20. read more

On the way to Jekyll and good old ChatGPT suggested this quirky restaurant as our lunch stop. Needless to say, it steered us in the right direction! We ordered a pig sandwich, pulled pork plate with collards and fried okra, a cup of Brunswick stew, and a kids chicken finger plate. The pork was delicious especially with their sweet bbq sauce! The stew has large chucks of smoked meat and veggies like baby limas. I was even told by the kiddos that the chicken fingers and fries were good. While parking is limited and getting there can be a challenge (roundabouts), I would 100 percent suggest this stop... even if it means driving out of the way just a bit. read more

Well, we ordered brisket ,wings, pulled pork and smoked turkey and it tasted like it was left over from the day before the brisket was dry pulled pork was dry. The wings tasted like they were left over from a couple of days not good. Very bad experience this time. read more

Everything written about this place is true. Straight up delicious meats. Smokin' genius. read more

Great BBQ and fantastic smoked chicken. They always do a great job regardless if it is dine-in or takeout. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - 1/2 Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

I came here for lunch. It was extremely busy. It took about 20 minutes to be noticed I had to give my order before sitting down. I was not seasoned and had to find my own seats by the bathroom door. Food arrived 20 minutes after I had ordered brisket and a cheeseburger cheeseburger was fine and brisket was above average. They were very tender and flavorful. Best barbecue I've had on the island so far, but they could do better with staff. read more

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What a great place for BBQ! Pulled pork was delicious! Brunswick stew was amazing. Definitely will be back

This was my first time visiting this restaurant. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food is also delicious. read more

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Fast, busy, worth it. The most tender De-lish meat ever. 4 different sauces to pick from. I chose sweat. Ate it w/o the bun. Didn't need it. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - The PIG with collards and bbq beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

this is the best place I ate at on st Simon Island. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries which was good. what was even better was the half chicken my wife guy. the seasoning on the skin was pretty sweet and the smoke flavor we've to the bone. my favorite side was the hush puppies. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Bbq and potato salad so good it'll make you wanna slap your grandma. They also have a cool outdoor bar overlooking the airport. Great vibe for a bbq joint. read more

WOW ! WOW ! Obsessed with this local spot. It was so good! We ordered the meat platter and it was enough for two people with leftovers. The people were so nice and you can tell that they get extremely busy during the weekends and are used to high volume. There were a few places to sit to side and lots of tables outside as well. The decor was interesting and really liked it. We drove the golf cart up from the house and it was perfect! can't wait to come back!! read more

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Southern Soul is a great spot to check out if you are in the area. I never got a chance to see what the inside looks like as i sat at the outside bar the whole time. Super chill vibes though, My bartender was very attentive and made nice conversation. A lot of the guest that came in, seemed to be regulars and they were all easy to make conversation with. I would have given 5 stars, but the food which was prepared very well!! The meat was tender and juicy and everything came out great, I just think the meat can use a more pronounced rub and even have more of a Smokey taste coming through, especially in the meat. And the collard greens, again were good, i just think they could use more a little more salt, and maybe when they are cooking the greens incorporate some of the smoked meat for flavor. But all in all great place worth the visit. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - 1/2 Slab Of Ribs Beef Brisket Mac & Cheese Brunswick Stew Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The food was good. I was sort of skeptical at eating BBQ in this area but it was solid BBQ. Service was not a long wait as the restaurant was packed. We took our order to go. There is not a lot of seating here but if you're lucky to get a table, enjoy yourself. read more

The line was out the door when we parked but I'm so glad we went anyway. The bbq was some of the best bbq I've ever had. We will def be back there next time we are in the area. read more

I had heard that this was a must try. Being from Texas I was questioning how good their brisket would be but I was very impressed. Cool little spot with lots of outdoor seating. If you ever visit Saint Simons definitely give it a try. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Brisket sandwich w Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Highly recommend southern soul if you're in town. The line does get long but the service is very quickly and there is a lot of outdoor seating. The Mac and cheese and potato salad were phenomenal! They also have the Mexican cokes! read more

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(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service MENU: ** Brunswick Stew = (4.25) Very good, slightly too much vinegar for me... ** Banana Pudding = (4.25) Very good, just wanted more bananas;) read more

Lives up to the hype. We split the 3 meat sampler with turkey breast, ribs, and pulled pork. The turkey was by far best iv ever had, super tender, smoky, and juicy. The ribs had a nice sweetness and were tender without falling apart. The pulled pork was average, could have been a little warmer but the hot bbq sauce definitely helped out. The fries were some of the best iv ever had. Extremely crispy and had a nice flavor. The baked beans were super flavorful, they had a light mustard flavor and were not overly sweet. Even at 7pm the quality was very good which is sometimes a toss up with other bbq spots. Service was great, food didn't take long to come out, great environment to eat at. Definitely recommend!! read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - 3 meat Southern Soul Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Annual trip to St Simons always begins at Southern Soul. Arguably the best BBQ on the Georgia coast. read more

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The good about Southern Soul bbq is their fun drink menu and the sides they offer. I was here for Spring Break with my daughter. We got the pulled pork with vinegar sauce and the sausage dawg. Both were just ok. Maybe we should have ordered differently. We were there at a weird time, 3 pm on a Monday and had no idea how to order, where to sit, etc. I finally found the bartender on his phone and he was very friendly and helpful. I would like to try other restaurants in the area before returning to this one-if ever. read more

The best BBQ this side of heaven , hope they cater in prison for my last meal , they do it right , put some south in yo mouth

During our visit to Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island, we ordered the Three Meat Sampler, choosing ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, with Brunswick stew and hush puppies on the side. The pulled pork was hands down the best of the three--tender, smoky, and incredibly flavorful. It had just the right balance of moisture and bark. The ribs were also solid, with a great bark and smoky flavor. They had a nice bite without being overly fall-off-the-bone. The brisket had a good smoke ring and rich flavor. For sides, the Brunswick stew was hearty and packed with smoky meat and veggies, making for a comforting addition to the meal. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside, soft and slightly sweet inside--great for dipping. read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Southern Soul Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Yep, this place is worth the stop! First off the service is great! Greeted without haste, even with a growing lunch line behind us. The cashier was patient, helpful and offered her own personal preferences. The food arrived before we settled into our seats! And the food was delicious! We ordered a 2 meat sampler (we chose the chicken, brisket, stew and beans). We also added their special of the day, beef ribs and a side of mac and cheese & coleslaw. Food is 5 out of 5! (Coleslaw was a little bland but nothing a bit of BBQ didn't fix right up!) Their stew!!! Wow! A vinegar based broth with pulled pork, beans and corn. My mouth is watering just thinking about this side. I would highly recommend! Their BBQ sauces are vinegar based, which I'm not even a huge fan of but they do it right! read more

Southern Soul Barbeque - Beef ribs, Mac & Cheese & Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Pulled port was awesome! Also had baked beans and Mac n cheese.. big h vert good. Highly recommend this place .. will come bato eat and hang out when there is live music. Cool place read more

Good bbq, smoked turkey, Brunswick stew, and a nice selection of frozen drinks and beers!