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    The Southern Growl

    4.4 (395 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Brewpubs
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE SOUTHERN GROWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Miso Mushroom Melt and Tempeh sandwich
    Neena K.

    4mile hike to North lake every two months followed by a surprise but tasty meal, every single time! Not too shabby, is it? This time, it was miso mushroom melt and tempeh sandwich with goat cheese fritters, mocktail: Calm Before. As always, sandwiches were so flavorful and tasty. The only thing that I would change is the mocktail volume. More ice and less mocktail for $9 didn't quite fit the bill. Service and ambiance as usual consistent, efficient and lively. Can't wait to come back for the new menu!!!

    Kiana M.

    Decided to go here for dinner one night with family that was visiting & it was great! Trying to figure out the service though, was a little confusing at first. It's hard to tell who works there and where to go. You have to scan a QR code to view the menu & then go order inside. You get a buzzer that tells you when your food is ready then. It's just a different system, but very efficient! We had outdoor patio seating, where there's good heating, even on a chilly night. The string lights gave the place a nice aesthetic feel too & it was a cozy environment! The food is also great & I loved that they had a tofu sandwich for non-meat eaters! It was very flavorful, but a little spicy. There must have been some peppers that I missed seeing. Sweet potato fries were also yummy! The portion size was perfect. Would definitely love to go back here!

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    Edward K.

    What a great place. Fantastic beer, great service, and an amazing atmosphere. I live in Texas and the craft beer scene there is very strong. The Southern Growl ranks up there with some of the better Texas craft breweries. This is a must do every time I am in upstate South Carolina. Unique and tasty food and a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Mix in great beer and you have five star

    Iced coffee
    Sarah H.

    This is our favorite brewery in town. It is so fun with a large outdoor area with SO much seating. There's also a ton of seating inside if the weather is bad. They change the menu weekly and also offer brunch on the weekends. The beer flights are a must try. We love taking our family here when they visit. Their burgers are my favorite. We come here often and always have a blast. It is very family friendly and they allow dogs outdoors. The servers are great and they even come around outside to take your dirty plates and glasses.

    Wings
    Aileen A.

    If you're going to have someone work the front to take orders, a friendly staff member would be nice. As a first timer, we misunderstood the menu and you could obviously tell it made her annoyed right off the bat. Instead of explaining it, she was snarky and took everything in us not to just walk out. So feeling rushed, had to order off a whole separate menu we didn't have time to review. Crazy, because the reviews always rave about the place but the experience could've definitely been better. The food was great for the better part of it. Wings were crispy. Not many options on sauces. The burger was a good size and fries weren't overcooked or greasy. The inside is spacious, and the seating outside is great. Pet friendly outdoors as well, which is a plus.

    The view from "The Garden"... Our favorite area
    Mandy M.

    This place has it all. Friendly staff, great next-level bar food, a ton of stuff on draft and TVs is your a sports person. Want to sit indoors? Check! Outdoors? Check! Outdoors, but covered? Check! Outdoors, but kid-free? Check! Give it a try. I don't think you'll regret it.

    Brunch Tacos and slaw
    Jess H.

    What a great place! This was our second time coming for brunch, and we'll definitely go back again! The staff is really nice and caring, and the good came out really fast! Honestly, it was so fast that our pickle dip came out the same time as the entree, so we didn't really get to eat it hot. Next time, we'll order in stages. The food is excellent. The recipes are creative, though be ready as there is a little heat from the chorizo! Everything was well cooked and fair portions. The slaw was interesting as it had a more earthy taste, and we thought it might have been sesame seeds and oil? I wish I had seen the pepperoni rolls they had at the register because they looked amazing. Their beer is top notch and they have a really wide variety. The Weiss Decision is my favorite! My friend also got the Starry Night drink, and it was delicious, well mixed, and really balanced in the flavors (not too mention how pretty it was). For dessert, house made, fresh chocolate chip cookies!! There large and so delicious. Since we were there early in the day, they were even still warm!!!

    Marita S.

    Counter service only; delicious burgers, nice huge spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff; great outdoor picnic like setting. I'm sure their variety of beers are excellent!!

    Unbelievable Selection
    Jim A.

    Excellent BrewPub serving delicious pub grub, happy hour specials and a wide selection of craft beer. We ordered and took our beer outside and sat at one of the open picnic tables. Very nice space and very relax atmosphere. I had a Belgium Quad and ate the BadAss Burger with a side of onion rings which was awesome. Inside is also spacious with Big Screen TVs all around. Great pub to eat and drink and hang with friends.

    Classic chicken sandwich and howler bowls for the girls.

    Great food and outdoor area! Our girls (dogs) even got lunch and ate every bite. They cut our sandwich as we were splitting it and brought out at extra plate. Habanero fries were wonderful.

    Barry P.

    Consistently good fresh food and great outdoor setting. I tried a pre-mix cocktail tonight and it was actually quite good. Staff are super and attentive!

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    My nieces love this place!! Great for college age or just out. They love the burgers and there's a fun energy about the place.

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    Food was extremely delicious. Would recommend it for anybody atmosphere looks nice too. It's great for takeout also

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    Great food, drinks and service! Dog service, too! What could ibe better? Big area outside to run and play. Kid and dog friendly!

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    Great food and great service! My husband and I meet there sometimes for a meal and to visit with the nice people there.

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    Great burgers and chicken sandwiches staff are very friendly and helpful very dog friendly.

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    Frites from the Moules Frites
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