The SouthernReal Southern Food in ChicagoGreat for brunch! The Southern is an excellent choice if you're looking for food made from a Southern house kitchen. We had the Catfish Poboy, Mac & Cheese, fried Chicken, crab chowder and started with the doughnut holes. Everything was excellent and we would absolutely come back with our friends and family from Texas. Well done southern food in Chicago.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMUber-friendly, outstanding serviceThank you for such great service on Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. Everything about our experience at The Southern was great, from the unique dishes to the fantastic service.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience!It is not often that I write reviews, however i loved loved loved my experience at Southen so much i couldn't help but share. The number one reason for my feedback is due to the food. EVERYTHING was so delcious. We had brunch and sampled the fried green tomotatoes, fried chicken, and peach french toast. Everything was just flawless. So glad I finally tried the Southern!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food! Great service!Great food! Great service! Loved the fried chicken and fried green tomatoes!!4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMTHe Pimento cheese was asTHe Pimento cheese was as good as I've had in long time. The Shrimp & grits were okay. Grits were great, but was expecting a more traditional dish (sauce with the Shrimp). The BBQ was tender and delicious. The atmosphere was lively, but louder than anticipated. The service was very good.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMYumWhat a surprise. The crab cakes were delicious with very little breaking and big chunks of tasty crab. The pork Was incredibly tender and delicious. If you want wine or bourbon flights or a wide selection of each, this s your place. Loved the sides--the collard greens with bacon were really good. Just good food.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMReal, delicious Southern food;Real, delicious Southern food; the hushpuppies and collards were our favorites. It was nice for this Georgia native to have some good cookin above the Mason-Dixon line!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMI will be back!I went with a group of friends for Sunday brunch. We were seated right away (I had made a previous reservation on OpenTable, just in case it was "brunch-busy"). The food came out quickly and drinks were served immediately. Our waitress was fun and we could easily converse with her. I ordered the peach french toast and it was delicious. I've never had anything like it and was very happy with my choice. I will be back!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Southern never fails toThe Southern never fails to deliver on quality food and great drinks made by some of the best bartenders in the city3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMI split a couple of brunchI split a couple of brunch entrees with a friend and I strongly recommend both the fried chicken and smothered biscuits! I will be back for brunch again!! Also, they have a fun brunch cocktail menu with a nice variety. Not like every other brunch spot menu which is a nice change.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst off - I have to sayFirst off - I have to say I am crazy for fried chicken. Fortunately/unfortunately I have spent a great deal of time in the South so I am totally spoiled, I know what it should taste like and am usually reluctant to order it anywhere north of the Mason/Dixon for fear of disappointment. All the write ups on The Southern said "best fried chicken in Chicago" so ... went for brunch last Sunday and had at it. It was really, really good. Not MacKenzie's Chicken in a Box greatness (shout out to "Nawlins folks) but really close. AND they had Crystal hot sauce!!! My poor NOLA missing heart(and palate) was temporarily sated. Pretty good Bloody Marys too. Friendly wait staff to boot. We will be back.3/10/2013 12:00:00 AM