SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham

3.7 (208)

$31 to $50

Southern

1821 2nd Ave North, #176, Birmingham, AL 35203

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar at the Pizitz Food Hall in Downtown Birmingham! SOCU, where our focus is seafood and elevated southern food with a feel of old meets new. Come for a taste as we reinvent classic southern traditions.

We allow a maximum of (3) credit cards to split the total bill at SOCU.

We get it, stuff happens. We offer a grace period of 15 minutes. If you arrive after the 15-minute grace period, even with a phone call, you may be placed on the waitlist, to be fair to all guests.

Parties 6+ we will automatically add an 18% gratuity to your bill.
For parties larger than 5+ , catering and a chefs table experience, please give us a call at 205-961-4458
A non-refundable deposit will be required for large parties to secure your reservation. This deposit applies to the total of your bill.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(205) 961-4458
Website
http://www.eatsocu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Erica Barrett

Location
1821 2nd Ave North, #176, Birmingham, AL 35203
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Cross street
18th and 2nd Ave North
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Lobster Deviled Eggs$26.00
Chive, Lobster, Honey Sriracha
Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs$18.00
Micro Greens, Candied Bacon, Paprika
Cajun Chicken Spring Rolls$14.00
Corn, Jalapeño, Black Beans, Green Onion, Creole Ranch
Old Town Road Shrimp$22.00
Fried Shrimp, Thai Chili, Sriracha
Oxtail Spring Rolls$20.00
Oxtails, Shredded Guoda, Onions, Tri-Colored Peppers, Sweet Thai Chili Dipping Sauce
Crawfish Toast$16.00
French Bread, Crawfish Gravy, Monterey Jack Cheese Mix

Oysters

served with grilled bread (additional bread, $3 for 4 pieces)

Chargrilled
Garlic Butter, Parmesan, Lemon, Wine
- Half$17.00
- Dozen$34.00
Socu
Garlic Butter, Crawfish, Crab, Shrimp, Parmesan, Lemon, Wine
- Half$19.00
- Dozen$38.00
Rockefeller
Garlic Butter, Spinach, Parmesan, Lemon, Wine
- Half$12.00
- Dozen$24.00

Entrees

Mama's Chicken and Waffles$34.00
Half a Chicken, Waffle, Powder Sugar, Maple Syrup
Ora's Double Cut Pork Chop$28.00
Two Flash Fried Porch Chops, Crawfish Gravy
Braised Beef Oxtails$44.00
Slow Cooked Beef, Rice
Mama's Fried Chicken + 2 Sides$34.00
Cajun Ribeye + 2 Sides$60.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$8.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, House Made Croutons
- Shrimp$20.00
- Salmon$24.00
Chopped Salad$8.00
Chopped Romaine, Mild Cheddar, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomato, Red Onions, Bacon Crumbles, Shredded Cheese, Ranch or Balsamic

Entrees

Oceans 11$46.00
Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops, Crawfish Gravy
Shrimp and Grits$28.00
Garlic Parmesan Grits, Jumbo Shrimp, Crawfish Gravy, Micro Greens
Parti Gras Pasta$36.00
Andouille Sausage, Crawfish, Shrimp, Lobster
Fried Catfish Platter$30.00
Fried Fish and choice (2) sides

Premium Side

SOCU Mac and Cheese$12.00

Sides

Bourbon Fired Candied Yams
Sweet Potato, Brown Butter, Bourbon
Braised Collards
Shredded Collards, Smoked Turkey, Pot Liquor
SOCU Cabbage
Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Shaved Carrots, Bacon, Onions, Creole Pepper Mix
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes, Cream, Garlic, Parsley
Seafood Dressing
SOCU Cornbread, Crawfish, Crab
Charred Jalapeno Creamed Corn
Corn, Fresh Jalapeño, Gouda, Cream
Garlic Herb Parmesan Grits
GA Mountain Grits, Parmesan, Cream
Dirty Rice
Ground Turkey, Mirepoix Spices, White Rice
Red Beans & Rice

Dessert

$12

Church Lady Cheesman Banana Pudding
Crown Apple Peach Cobbler
Bourbon Street Cheesecake w/ Praline Pecan Sauce
Praline Caramel Sauce infused with Bourbon

What 208 people are saying

SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

208 Reviews

DT
DTaylor
Alabama2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 5, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointed in this restaurant. The service was terrible, the food was bland and it was severely overpriced. Huge letdown.
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Foodie123
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
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.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They was no food and nobody to serve tables. This place is very poorly managed and bringing down the reputation of the franchise.
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OpenTable Diner
Mobile1 review
3.0
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
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.
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TheLonliestNumber
Alabama6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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. 🤷🏽‍♀️
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LakeishaJ
Alabama2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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 .
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas7 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
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.
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RavenC
Alabama4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice environment. Definitely a vibe. The waffles need a little work, they had an odd taste, but overall everything was great!
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AshleyB
Las Vegas1 review
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good good and service. Will be back again for some oysters.
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CarlaS
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food, location, and CS was great! The chef came out to check on us and the waitress Phoenix was attentive.
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FAQs

SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 961-4458.

SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham is rated 3.7 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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1821 2nd Ave North, #176, Birmingham, AL 35203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
18th and 2nd Ave North
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Erica Barrett
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatsocu.com/
Phone number
(205) 961-4458

SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham

About this restaurant

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Small Plates

Fried Lobster Deviled Eggs$26.00

Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs$18.00

Cajun Chicken Spring Rolls$14.00

Old Town Road Shrimp$22.00

Oxtail Spring Rolls$20.00

Crawfish Toast$16.00

Oysters

Chargrilled

Socu

Rockefeller

Entrees

Mama's Chicken and Waffles$34.00

Ora's Double Cut Pork Chop$28.00

Braised Beef Oxtails$44.00

Mama's Fried Chicken + 2 Sides$34.00

Cajun Ribeye + 2 Sides$60.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$8.00

Chopped Salad$8.00

Entrees

Oceans 11$46.00

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Parti Gras Pasta$36.00

Fried Catfish Platter$30.00

Featured Items

Gumbo

SOCU Seafood Fried Platter$38.00

Fried Oysters

Premium Side

SOCU Mac and Cheese$12.00

Sides

Bourbon Fired Candied Yams

Braised Collards

SOCU Cabbage

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seafood Dressing

Charred Jalapeno Creamed Corn

Garlic Herb Parmesan Grits

Dirty Rice

Red Beans & Rice

Dessert

Church Lady Cheesman Banana Pudding

Crown Apple Peach Cobbler

Bourbon Street Cheesecake w/ Praline Pecan Sauce

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is SOCU Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Birmingham restaurant rated?

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