South Bar & Kitchen

Name: South Bar & Kitchen
Address: 165 NE 1st Ave, Pompano Beach, FL, United States, 33060-6611
Telephone: (954) 890-2000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

119 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located in the heart of Downtown Pompano Beach, South Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary Southern American concept with a heavy Louisiana influence, infusing Cajun and Creole flavors in a tantalizing way. Bringing people together is at the heart of everything South has to offer, from the community patio with a centerpiece tree adorned with sparkling lights to the meat smoker that not only warms our food but introduces a nostalgic feeling.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 890-2000
Website
http://www.southpmp.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
165 NE 1st Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6611
Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Parking details
Valet

Experiences

SOUTHERN BRUNCH
Multiple dates available
We're fixin' to be the BEST BRUNCH in Pompano! Join us and enjoy Live Music, Southern Bites, Craft Cocktails, and more every Saturday and Sunday.

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What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale East
Best Ambiance
Fort Lauderdale East
Hot spot
Fort Lauderdale East
Lively
Fort Lauderdale East
American

119 Reviews

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CapGr
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food2service4ambience4
Extremely disappointing to be charged $2.00 for ice and to have a 20% tip added to our total without a word being said. Sneaky!! Goodbye South.
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Niceplace
Fort Lauderdale
72 reviews
vip
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Going out for my son’s birthday for a nice dinner. Good menu fried green tomatoes, very good deviled eggs, good entrées, beef rib, and grits. Very good.. shrimp and grits. OK …fried chicken not so good. Hamburger average desserts poor. Banana pudding tasted like fluff, marshmallow, and apple cobbler was bland with no flavor. very nice place. Great service . but they need to pick up the food quality a little bit .They have a lot of potential we will be back to try it again
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a gem … decor is tasteful with green, gold and wood. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a bar that crosses from indoor to outdoor. We sat on the patio which is built around a great tree! The weather is perfect this time of year. We had the boudin balls, pimento cheese, and gumbo appetizers. Gumbo was good, pimento cheese dip was ok, the boudin balls though were excellent! For dinner we had the short rib and grits with a side of truffle fries … delicious! I’m going back to try the brunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Been there a number of times. Food is always excellent. But last night it was extremely salty.
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TeresaS
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good Food, Good Service, Good Music Good Night! We will be back and bring friends!
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maureen
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favorite spot! A hidden gem! Brunch was amazing! Atmosphere amazing! Great great spot!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was wonderful and tasty, I opted for the smoked ribs and jambalaya side. Save room for dessert that brownie sundae was a sweet ending!
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3frequentdiners
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
It was our friend’s second visit and our first. For us the music was a little loud, but not completely intrusive, better outside. The Wait staff was very pleasant and fortunately covered for each other. Unfortunately the kitchen apparently wasn’t prepared for a vegetable plate to be ordered. But, the Salmon, the pimento burger and grits, the Mahi and sweet potato fries as well as the biscuits and fish dip were all great! We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and drinks. They have done such a fantastic job with the restaurant in the area
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StaciA
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We've been here three times and each has been great! Last night was our first time sitting outside on the beautiful patio. It was magical. We were right near the musician (who was excellent) but we were still able to carry on a conversation. The service was top notch, as usual. The Boudin Balls are a must-have whenever we go. I enjoyed my That's My Jam burger and the sweet potato casserole was to die for! Hubby had the shrimp and grits which have been recommended by several servers. The grits were not his favorite, but he still enjoyed his meal. The brownie dessert they brought for my husbands bday was terrific...dense and chocolatey with pecans with ice cream on top.
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ftlaud
Greater Boston
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
After reading many 4+ star reviews online we tried South for a special occasion. We liked the ambience of this indoor/outdoor space. Staff were friendly and service was good. On this Saturday night at 6:30 the place was about half full. By the time we left it was 1/4 full. Food was just ok. Ribs had nice taste but were dry. Shrimp and grits tasty but grits were bland. 3 large shrimp were fantastic! Fried chicken way too salty. Jambalaya bland. Drinks were creative and good. Would go again but will stick to burger or salads next time. Crowd was a mix of seniors, families with kids and a sprinkling of hipsters. Try it. You may like it.
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Jtropics
Fort Lauderdale
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for their first brunch. Love the place...not so much the neighborhood? Great entertainment, too. Food was delicious and drinks were very good. Indoor beautiful bar and an outside cool bar "shack". Valet parking is available ($6 before tip). Prices are high. $10.00 for what looked like a half cup of grits? Service wes excellent. Out door seating under a giant tree was our choice. Monte Cristo was deep-fried and fabulous. Equally impressive were the corn pancakes with blueberries. Sticky buns were out of this world. Bring some cash because you'll want to tip the entertainment!
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Lawrence
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience5
Soggy fries McDonalds style. Not at all spicy. D rinks expensive.
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Rich
New Orleans
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful place. Great service. Live music outside.
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AletteS
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fun place to go. My fish sandwich was very dry and slightly cool. Everything else was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time here within 2 weeks. First the service was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly… The food was outstanding….This is just want Pompano needed a restaurant that has great atmosphere, great food and the music.. The live music was really entertaining. We have been telling everyone we know about this place…
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks always amazing, service is great too. South Bar has done an awesome job bringing life into a much needed area with top notch drinks, quality food choices at a reasonable price & a classy, relaxed atmosphere making it enjoyable to go any day of the week. Happy hour is awesome too!
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AnthonyA
Fort Lauderdale
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Love the place and plan to go back often. Everyone we bring there just loved it.
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LesleyS
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Third time having Dinner at South. The service is friendly and professional with management staff hands-on. Great variety on the menu and has always been good. The atmosphere is very pleasant whether dining inside or outside under the beautiful tree.
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Daisy
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
So glad we found this gem! The food was great. Our server made some recommendations which were spot on. We had the boudin balls, fired chicken sandwich and the Georgia salad with fried chicken add on. Yum! The place was wonderfully decorated and had southern charm.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was very good the service excellent! Nice atmosphere and decor.
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jayc
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the waiter along with the whole group that worked there was awesome. Highly recommend South bar
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Fine tuning needed. In fairness it was a very busy night and a table was ready for our 8:30 reservation.
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SharonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant, excellent service and food. Menu prices are quite high for amount of food.
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Lynne
Jacksonville
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
First, the menu is very limited. but, since we had heard so much about the cost of the half chicken, we just had to try it to see if it was made of gold. Not! Two small thighs and two wings with little meat?! $29? CRAZY The sweet potato casserole was dry and tasteless once you got under the brown sugar topping. The salads were okay and not extremely expensive....but just okay. We MAY give SOUTH another try but will stick with the sandwiches. The main entries are overpriced. Definitely not worth the 30-minute drive when we have so many reasonable and delicious choices in Palm Beach County.
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Jessica
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience5
This was our first time visiting South, bar and kitchen and personally I thought the food was fantastic and the drinks were great. However, the service was pretty slow and I understand they recently opened so I’m sure that will get better with time, but our appetizers came out before our first order of drinks. I would still go back because the vibe was great , the servers were so nice and again the food was delish!!
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EuropeCruiser
Fort Lauderdale
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Beautiful restaurant.
South Bar & KitchenResponded on September 28, 2023
Thank you for leaving the review! We hope to see you in the near future :)
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Sschwachter
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is fantastic. It's a great spot in the heart of Old Pompano Beach.
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Mmmm
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cuisine was awesome and ambiance was even better.. I will def be back!
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LindaF
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places!! Hands down. Food and service are really extraordinary. Matt Brown the musician is so very talented and definitely the reason to go and enjoy this place!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really never disappoints food Servcie and music were really nice
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Cynful
Fort Lauderdale
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at South Bar & Kitchen and it won't be the last. When we arrived the inside dining area buzzed with activity; we chose to be seated outside since there were only high top tables available at that time. We were concerned it might be noisy since there was a live performer but we were very comfortable and it was easy to have a conversation at our table. The server was friendly and very efficient providing great service. The food was fresh and tasty (be warned, the spicy chicken sandwich is good but SPICY). Drinks were good but a little pricey. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. Food and drinks were amazing. Definitely recommend the biscuits and fried chicken. Live music was a bonus! Stephanie was the perfect server and made it all worthwhile. Will be coming back as a regular😎
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JasonM
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent time at South Bat and Kitchen. The food and service was incredible. Great live music outside on the patio area with a huge tree in center of it all. New up and coming area in Pompano.
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CharlesB
Miami
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Although we enjoyed our meal at South Bar and Kitchen.....the operative word is BAR. The lively bar scene was not what we expected. The music was intrusively loud.....I mean LOUD. The food was very good and our waitperson was excellent. We will return and hope the music is softer.
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pamk
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great environment. Good food. Recommend you give it a try.
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Simonr
Fort Lauderdale
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our Fourth Visit to South Bar & Kitchen. The Service was great each time we were there. So far we have had the Salmon; Shrimp and Grits; Burger; and fried Chicken. High quality in every dish. Finished off with a great Cheesecake. South is Dialed in!!
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CHS1
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
This restaurant is a welcome addition to the growing Pompano Arts District area. Sumptuous drinks from a clearly talented mixologist. Very good food in a pleasantly upscale but casual environment. Would recommend and visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for a nice relaxing atmosphere with music in the background, great southern comfort food and well made craft cocktails try South Bar & Kitchen out. In addition they offered a nice amount of Gluten Free Options and with our son having Celiac they prided theirselves on their GF Friend Chicken dinner and it DID NOT Disappoint.
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MaryL
Miami
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
I first went to South Bar & Kitchen on Saturday, July 22. The service was spotty, but the food was excellent. The food drew me back for a second visit on Saturday, August 12. When I arrived, the hostess informed me the only seats available were outside (too hot for me) or high tops at the bar (too uncomfortable for me). When I asked how long the wait would be for an indoor, standard table, she said, “I don’t know.” As a hostess, I feel like it should be her job to know. We noticed a couple at a standard, indoor table finishing and paying for their meal, so we opted to wait. Once we were seated, we waited for over 5 minutes before our server came to check on us. Given our experience with the hostess, the wait to be checked on, and the spotty service at our last visit, we opted to leave at that point and dined somewhere else. It’s a beautiful restaurant with great food. I don’t understand why the owner wouldn’t invest more in service- whether that’s hiring more people, paying better wages, or instituting stronger training programs. I wish them luck, but I won’t be returning any time soon.
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South Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

165 NE 1st Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6611

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pompano Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.southpmp.com/
Phone number
(954) 890-2000

South Bar & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

SOUTHERN BRUNCH

Popular dishes

Shrimp & Grits

Boudin Balls

Pimento Burger

Menu

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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