SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham

Sort by

1. DT

   DTaylor

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 5, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Very disappointed in this restaurant. The service was terrible, the food was bland and it was severely overpriced. Huge letdown.
   

   Report
2. F

   Foodie123

   Orlando

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 29, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   This place has HORRIFIC service. They had a party in their private room, which no one mentioned when we were seated. We waited 30 minutes for one cocktail and a soda. Most items (oysters, chicken, red beans and rice) were "sold out." After waiting one hour, they could not give us any idea of when our food would be serviced nor did they seem to care. The wait staff was standing around talking.
   

   Report
3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 26, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   They was no food and nobody to serve tables. This place is very poorly managed and bringing down the reputation of the franchise.
   

   Report
4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Mobile

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 22, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   Due to brunch running over, and the staff needed to re-group, the restaurant opened a little later than their re-open time. Our waitress was Phoenix was really sweet. Drinks and appetizers took a long time to arrive. I would like to eventually return and see how things are during normal circumstances.
   

   Report
5. TL

   TheLonliestNumber

   Alabama

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 22, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Everything average but the cost. Two diners, almost $100.. tipped GENEROUSLY to support black-owned. Grateful for the experience but probably won't return. Suggest ithers to try for themselves. Their experience may be different. 🤷🏽‍♀️
   

   Report
6. LJ

   LakeishaJ

   Alabama

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 15, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Main issues were the lack of service when it came to checking on our table. Wish it was more consistent. Music was louder than expected. My friend had to return catfish and grits, wasn’t that great. Wish had more beverage choices .
   

   Report
7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 8, 2023

   overall1food2service4ambience2

   I was looking forward to some oysters but I was told they were sold out. 85% of the menu was not available. The lamb chops were not seasoned and the mashed potatoes were cold. Our food sat under the light for 4 mins after waiting 30 mins for them to prepare it. I probably will not go back. The waitress was really nice and made adjustments when she could.
   

   Report
8. RC

   RavenC

   Alabama

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 26, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   It was a nice environment. Definitely a vibe. The waffles need a little work, they had an odd taste, but overall everything was great!
   

   Report
9. AB

   AshleyB

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 26, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Good good and service. Will be back again for some oysters.
   

   Report
10. CS

    CarlaS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The food, location, and CS was great! The chef came out to check on us and the waitress Phoenix was attentive.
    

    Report
11. MJ

    MichaelJr

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The food was delivered quickly and was very tasty. It was a little pricey, but the quality justified the price.
    

    Report
12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love Socu food is always excellent atmosphere great I wish it was a little bigger but that’s mostly it
    

    Report
13. A

    Ashlee

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good vibes and the food was great.
    

    Report
14. LP

    LynnP

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    It took too long to get our food. 45 mins to get our appetizer. Server never asked if we wanted drinks. We had to ask her.
    

    Report
15. SM

    SonjaM

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We ordered the lamb chops with red beans and rice and candied yams, the yams was fire!! My lamb was cooked how I asked and the red beans was good as well. My husband ordered the Rockefeller oysters and he enjoyed those as well. The bartender was on point with our drinks. Yes I would recommend and will be dining here again.
    

    Report
16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The experience was phenomenal. The staff was attentive and courteous to our needs. The chef was friendly and excellent. This is truly the spot to visit whenever you are in town, you will not be disappointed!!!!
    

    Report
17. B

    Breanna

    Cancun

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Unfortunately this place is terrible. My food was room temperature and extremely salty. I received dirty glassware twice, I never received my drink from the bar and I witnessed a sever and the bartender have a loud public disagreement. During my visit there were several people who got up and left because it was taking them to long to be acknowledged. I would definitely skip this place!
    

    Report
18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service was amazing. The candy bacon deviled eggs was so good. It was a fantastic balance of sweet and salty. 10/10!!!!
    

    Report
19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing and the service was good as well.
    

    Report
20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    The restaurant was out of several menu items. Ordered a dozen oysters that were hot and tasted spoiled. The main entree was good. We want dessert, they were all out of every dessert. Waitress apologized several times. I will not go back. .
    

    Report
21. EY

    ErinY

    Alabama

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    We waited almost 2 hours for an appetizer. Our food was not hot and the drinks were either too strong or too sweet. Half of the staff including the chef were on their phones. We witnessed a server have an attitude with the manager and our server rushed us through our order. The food was highly overpriced and the service was trash. We won't be back.
    

    Report
22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    Love the setting, service was horrible. Hopefully this is corrected.
    

    Report
23. C

    Craigj

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant, we booked prior to restaurant offering of pre-fixe menu, which didn't offer what we were there to eat.
    

    Report
24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2

    The food was great. The service was inadequate. 1 server who did amazing work while everyone else watched. The menu and what the chef prepared when ordered was not the same as in the description details. (Ie. Squash medley was just squash, No medley with tomatoes as featured in menu).
    

    Report
25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Didn’t honor reservation.
    

    Report
26. BJ

    BJTT

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    Reservation was at 5:00 o'clock. We were there and seated at 5:00 or shortly there after. We didn't get our food until about 6:10. No desserts were ready. For the price of the food, I expected a lot more.
    

    Report
27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The hours listed online says that this establishment is open until 10pm. We made reservations online for 8:30pm on a Monday. When we arrived we were told they were closed… (there were a few tables with people seated and people were at the bar area) This may have been a blessing in disguise because I read some of the other reviews and if you’re considering eating here you should too.
    

    Report
28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great vibes
    

    Report
29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3

    The food was great but the wait time was almost unbearable… We had a reservation for 6:30p, however we didn’t receive our food until after 8pm..
    

    Report
30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    They will take your reservation through open table but don’t honor it once you arrive. Terrible way to try and get customers.
    

    Report
31. EW

    EricaW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Oysters were burnt not chargrilled. Toast was burnt.I was disappointed in my experience, since I was so excited to finally try this restaurant.
    

    Report
32. RB

    RoseB

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    The food was great but it took a long time to be served.
    

    Report
33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    One of the worst experiences we’ve had in a long time avoid this place at all cost
    

    Report
34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience2

    Food was outstanding. Service was much better than it has been previously. I understand it takes a while to prepare such amazing food. In past visits, staff has hung around talking among themselves. This visit was much better and staff checked on us more often while we waited for our meal. Music choice was great but too loud for us to have easy conversation. I’d reduce volume just a little. Cocktails / mimosas were delicious. During a previous visit, I ordered a white wine and it was served in a champagne glass - felt a little cheated.
    

    Report
35. TB

    TriceeeeeB

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great food but the meal price point needs to match the experience.
    

    Report
36. EW

    EvangelineW

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service was excellent! My hubby and I did our usual date night and this was our first visit to this restaurant. They did not disappoint! Our server Meagan was superb! We definitely will be back! Evangeline and Henry
    

    Report
37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Reserved a table on Open Table app for 1:30pm. We arrived at 1:25. No one asked to seat us. After about 10-15 minutes someone came over and seated us. No one came over to take our order. We sat and sat. We then overheard a waitress tell another table that they stop (serving?) at 2 or 2:30. Well we still sat because we were not sure due to the app showing open reservations after our 1:30 reservation. We finally left after no one addressed us. Never again!
    

    Report
38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The meal and service was great.
    

    Report
39. C

    Chelle

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    SOCU was a great place to eat. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was nice and pleasant. We had the Oysters Rockefeller and deviled eggs for an appetizer and both were delicious. Our dinner was also great. The fried chicken was so moist and flavorful. I recommend this place for everyone who wants to enjoy delicious food, a great atmosphere at a great price,
    

    Report
40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Experience! Customers service was top tier! We will be back!
    

    Report