SOCU Southern Kitchen and Oyster Bar- Mobile

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   DruS

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   1st visit really enjoyed the experience. The was very good and so was the service. Will definitely plan to go back.

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   TaronH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Nothing but GREAT things to say! The staff made us feel like family. Our reservation was at 2:30 and we did not know that the brunch buffet ended at 3. The staff made sure we had FRESH fried chicken and catfish hot out of the fryer even though it was close to "closing time" for them. We can't wait to go back for dinner!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Sunday brunch is AYCE buffet. Good variety, fried chicken, fried fish, hamburger steak, breakfast items, fruits & more. Most of the food was great. Monica was awesome. We’ll definitely come back again for brunch & to check out their dinner menu.

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4. KW

   KimW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My SOCU experience was simply AWESOME! Great food, Great service, and Great Company! My mother truly enjoyed her birthday dinner! We will be back!

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   Willman

   New York Area

   65 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   65 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Terrific service. Fun ambiance. Music at a perfect level. Delicious well presented food

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   Michael

   Mobile

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was incredible. Our service was tremendous. We went early on a Monday night when it wasn't crowded which allowed us to enjoy the meal, chat with the staff and have an amazing experience.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall2food3service2ambience4

   It was busy since it was Mother’s Day. Great drinks, and music. Appetizers came out at a reasonable time. The entrees came out over 1.5 hrs after ordering them. Everything went downhill once my sister had to wait another 20+ mins to receive her food and we were a party of 5. This was extremely disappointing, especially when the manager was rude and did not show any empathy towards the situation. She made excuses that it was a holiday and showed no accountability on how to rectify the situation. The server was great and and she tried her best. However it seemed like she was under pressure after I asked to speak with a manager.

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   OmekaP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is an awesome place to go to for brunch as well as dinner. I would recommend it to any and everyone!!!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Birmingham

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and portions were great. I’ll be going back soon.

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10. CW

    ChrisW

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quite possibly the best fried chicken I’ve ever had

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    crankin

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time, angel was our server and she’s the best!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing!

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13. WS

    WendyS

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This is our second time eating here, however, the food was not "fantastic" like our first experience but only "good". I don't know if there was a different chef but it we could tell a difference. The crawfish gravy needed more seasoning and was more of an orange color than the brownish "gravy" look like last time. I was craving the jalapeno creamed corn and was disappointed. Seemed like there was not enough gouda cheese in it. The music was very loud this time. I do not like yelling to talk. Even though our experience was different, we will go again.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful meal and drinks

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service

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16. NK

    NicKcM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was amazing! We’ll be back soon for sure!

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17. DB

    DavidB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a great find for us. We are on a road trip from Miami to Washington State. We wanted to be sure and eat local food made by local people and SOCU nailed it. Such a cool restaurant and the food was 5 star all the way. Our service was fantastic and very attentive. Can not wait to go again when we are back in the area

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18. LS

    LucretiaS

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were met with excellent from the time that we were greeted until we finished our meal. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes being served and also provided suggestions for us as we were first time visitors. The food looked very appealing and tasted even better than it looked. I thought that serving the sides in a miniature cast iron skillet was a nice touch. We will definitely be back.

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19. NF

    NatalieF

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, service, and ambiance was top notch!

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    Chris

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    A little bit too pricey

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    Engaged

    Raleigh

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    A fun place that was open on Easter Sunday for dinner (not many places were). We were unsure what to expect but were very happy we were there. The food was good, the service (Monica) was terrific, and it was fun. Even the martini was excellent. Monica also suggested we visit Dauphin Island which we did the next day -- she was correct.

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    Lisa

    New Orleans

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    We did not know that brunch would be a buffet. It was $35 a person and the quality of food was comparable to a Shoney's buffet. We were very disappointed. This was our first time at the restaurant and we are not certain we will return.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sunday brunch…. I’ve had my fair share of brunch offerings between Mobile and New Orleans and this is one of the BEST. Fried Chicken was awesome by itself, even more so with the waffle and syrup pairing! And the Mac and Cheese… sweet Jesus! They would NOT tell me what they use to make it addictive. Well worth the price point. Make this reservation today!

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24. AM

    AngelaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Service was great. Food portions was nice and big. The drinks were delicious. We only had appetizers because we wanted them all. We will come back and try entrees later. But the tables that had entrees were pleased at the amount of food and the taste.

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25. RT

    RachelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time! Amazing service and atmosphere!

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26. JD

    JeffreyD

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I believe our waitress's name was Lauren. She was very kind and knowledgeable. The food was great, and the atmosphere as well.

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27. GC

    GaryC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great food and service! Loren was great!

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28. OK

    OKCBlackEats

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We traveled from Oklahoma City to explore Mobile's food scene. SOCU was highly recommended by another chef. Sunday Brunch was spectacular and the food was excellent. We were intentionally supporting Blackowned restaurants in Mobile and SOCU capped off a great dining weekend. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Our reservation was at 7:15pm and got to restaurant to check in and hostess said it would be a 10 min wait. At 7:40 they came to us and said would be another 20 mins unless wanted to sit at bar. We decided to sit at bar and got order in around 8pm but did not get our food until 9:25. I understand being shorthanded and bust but this not acceptable at all. We will not be back

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30. MS

    MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Would certainly recommend!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sabrina was spectacularly hospitable!!!

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32. MM

    MMLJr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sunday brunch was fantastic, not a bad thing on the menu. Will definitely be going back.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great service and atmosphere. Food was amazing!!!

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    vickiem

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I visited with a party of seven. Everyone ordered something different. All of the food was absolutely delicious, plus the portion sizes were in abundance. I absolutely love the background music. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I really had an awesome visit .

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35. M

    Miranda

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect: ambiance, service, drinks, food. Going to be dreaming about the banana pudding. Highly recommend.

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36. S

    Summer

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    After we were sat it was 30 minutes before we saw a waitress and offered water. There was a hostess that was nearby and made eye contact that entire 30 minutes and also took 2 other tables water and did not offer was any. It was then 1 hour and 15 minutes from when we ordered (2 entrees) to when we got our food. Also, the bartender would not many a non-alcoholic cocktails so asked for lemons for our water and never received with our entrees. Entrees were okay but the two sides had two small bowls for the servings and they were barely half full. Sides were $7-12…. Overall very disappointed in service and food..

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37. CM

    CraigM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    My wife and I ate at SOCU last night. After reading the reviews, we were concerned about the service. Happily, I can say we had a great dinner. Lauren was an excellent server, who took great care of us and made recommendations that we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was fantastic. We will definitely be going back again.

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38. JC

    JimmyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were greeted with professionalism, leotard seats, had to greatest waitress ever, the food was amazing. I had the oxtails with rice, jalapeño corn I think it was, and the crown apple candy yams words cannot describe how my taste buds were jumping. My fiancé had the parde gras pasta, and cheesecake that was made by angels. Truly awesome staff, and food out of this world. 10 star rating !!!!!

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39. MM

    MarilynM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience5

    The hostess was rude. This was my second time at this restaurant, really enjoyed my first experience but was very disappointed that the staff was not very professional on this visit. The bar didn’t have my choice of liquor, I was ok with that until the bartender verbally complained about the establishment and their vendors. He was unprofessional, try to support black owned businesses but this is what you get.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat at the bar and had wonderful service!!

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