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South Side Social, Oak Lawn, IL

South Side Social

3.0
3
166 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
SOUTH SIDE SOCIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN & TAP
Best thanksgiving buffet !
South Side Social is where friends come together to relax, watch the game, savor our Chef’s edgy takes on classic South Side dishes, sample locally crafted beers, sip on great wine, and enjoy artfully mixed cocktails in an upscale yet comfortable setting. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Happy Hour Specials daily.




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2 people

7:00 PM


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue 6:30 am–11:00 am Mon, Tue 3:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (708) 425-7800

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Charles Cobbs

  • Catering

    Contact banquets and catering at 708-425-7800

  • Private party facilities

    Terrace Room

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Hostess: (708) 229-8888

  • Neighborhood

    Oak Lawn

  • Cross street

    95th

  • Parking details

    Free Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.0
3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DesiraeT

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    I ordered the steak dinner and my steak came out medium rare and the server did not once check to see if we enjoyed our food . Our Alcohol drinks tasted like straight lime and it wasn’t good and again the server didn’t ask to remake it or anything. Poor service .
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    .Went for Mother’s Day brunch and it was amazing. Great service, beautiful ambiance, food was fantastic.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Not a wide selection menu. Food was unflavored. Quiet place to go to to play slot machines and have a drink.
  4. WmLesRob2

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Service was the absolute worst! Came down for dessert. Two different people waited on me, not even offered a table napkin or cloth. Just cheesecake and a fork. Had to ask for water. After my dish was taken away I waited 8 mins and finally when to the bar and closed out myself. They really need to bring it up a notch or 3. Service was really that bad with long waits, no organized efforts and the slow bartender doing his best to service all 8 people in the restaurant and bar.
  5. AliciaA

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great I c people
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Lunch with Friends.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience3
    Jodi is the best!
  8. EugeniaO

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was slow. Order came out one dish at a time. Will not return.
  9. WmLesRob2

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Dinned here twice and was not really impressed with the service. Food was ok.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Server Jodi was great! Food was ok. Mimosas were good.
  11. Janet

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    South Side Social staff were very friendly. The food was good, but they need to have more choices. I would return for breakfast.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Fathers Day
  13. EboneyJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Pre mixed Mimosa chicken was small for chicken and waffles
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    There was only one server there the time my family and I went so service was extremely slow. Food is mediocre. Probably wouldn’t go back
  15. StarrB

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The service was slow. The fries were very salty. The burger was seasoned well.
  16. SMCBelle

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an Easter meal. Server was attentive and food was delicious. Loved the mimosas, too!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We reserved through OpenTable especially to celebrate my Mother in law’s birthday. We typically champagne brunch at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, but wanted to give a closer locale a try. After careful review of this menu, we were sold. Sadly however, we were told after checking in, that the brunch menu shown on OpenTable was pre-COVID. To our dismay, we stayed and tried their continental style buffet. Be advised, the OpenTable brunch menu sounds amazing. In person, to be told that menu didn’t apply is false advertising in my opinion. Nevertheless we all forged through our cold food, undercooked bacon and had to flag our server down countless times just to get beverages. After apologizing to my MIL for a subpar birthday meal, she was totally understanding and knew we meant well. Lesson learned, call ahead to verify menu.
  18. TerryE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Took forever for food, only one other table with two women in the entire place and one fellow at the bar. bartender was waiting tables. There was another waitstaff person there but I had a feeling she might be cooking too. Our waiter, the bartender Seemed more interested it the one guy at the bar then our 6 top. Food was good, but came out a plate or two at a time, starters showed up in the middle of our service… We have a You Tube channel we do Restaurant reviews on, but there was so little happening there I didn’t feel it would be interesting or even fair enough to our audience to even publish it. Won’t go back.,
  19. ToiJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    My server was EXTRA nice and friendly and will return.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    RH has always been amazing! This was our 4th time and it was just as wonderful as the last 3. Can’t wait to be back!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Mice!!!!!! That’s it…that’s all. Saw it with my own eyes.
  22. Lovetoeatout

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Group of 12, had a great time, no carving station but plenty to eat, food was hot , drinks flowing. Sunday brunch a great value for the price. Staff were wonderful.
  23. Katiedara

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great spot for an inexpensive brunch. Food was very good and mimosas were delish. Bloody Mary really needed a bar tender to make it. Would do again but not necessarily for a special occasion. Maybe once all Covid restrictions are lifted I would do a Girls breakfast there.
  24. Rolie

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    I would have expected alot more people here for dinner. The restaurant was empty for a Sat night. The bar was full for a hour and then there were crickets. I'm guessing because it's attached to a hotel. Didn't realize that till I got there.
  25. DianeT

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2021

    overall3food1service2ambience3
    Went with a group of friends. By the name I thought it was live! BORING ‼️ There was one server. No body was the there the music is trash. I just didn’t like it. The food was not good. The drinks ok. I guess go for happy hour.
  26. MaurineC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    I booked my reservation with Open Table and confirmed 3x. Once I arrived the hostess did not have my large party of 8. I was celebrating my birthday and even noted that in the comments section. I Was very disappointed with feature. When I call the restaurant its a continuous busy signal like its 1985.
  27. MegganS

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    I had booked a reservation through Open Table at this restaurant because they claimed to be participating in Restaurant Week. However, when we got there, they handed me regular menus, and when I inquired about the Restaurant Week menu I had seen on the website, they said they were not doing that menu that night. The food was pretty decent, but the menu was limited and none of the items were similar to the Restaurant Week menu. My whole experience was kind of ruined by the let down of not getting the meal I was anticipating. I do not know if I will be returning to this restaurant.
  28. Lola

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Food was great, service was not as expected.
  29. Nonickname

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice inside. Please don’t let the outside fool you. Inside was very chic. We all enjoyed our food. Definitely going back again.

    South Side SocialResponded on February 12, 2020Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you loved our new decor and the food. Hope to see you soon!

  30. TarnekaM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    We had the Sunday brunch. I think it was a little overpriced considering the lack of variety and options available. The buffet was often empty and there was one person doing the carving station, waffles and omelets.

    South Side SocialResponded on October 15, 2019Thank you for visiting and thank you for your feedback. We will take your valuable comments into a consideration. Hope to have a chance to welcome you again.

  31. Fayetteville

    Atlanta Metro

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The wait staff was excellent the food was excellent. We had a wonderful time.

    South Side SocialResponded on October 15, 2019Thank you for visiting us! We are so glad to hear you liked both - service and the food. Hope to see you again soon!

  32. m2me

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautifully redecorated. Our server, Anna, was very welcoming and informative. The warm rolls were so delicious we kept picking at them all through dinner. Although the Reuben sandwich wasn't available that evening, we enjoyed both the cheeseburger and the ravioli. The French fries were really good, too. The wine is available in three different sized pours and was very good. Can't wait to return.

    South Side SocialResponded on September 3, 2019Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your visit. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your food and great service! We look forward to an opportunity to welcome you back again.

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food choices. The lobby refresh looks awesome as I remember the old aqua 80s decor. Service by Queen was too notch.

    South Side SocialResponded on September 3, 2019Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your recent visit. We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and liked our new look! We look forward to welcoming you back!

  34. MsPeach

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    I took my sister to Whitney's for her birthday. The employees immediately acknowledged her birthday, due to the birthday hat she was wearing. They were extemely nice to us. The service was great, along with the food. The food was delicious, along with the drinks. They even took off 10% of the bill due to my sister's birthday. The restaurant is currently being remodeled, making it much smaller than normal. Other than that, it will not stop me from returning. Great restaurant!

    South Side SocialResponded on September 3, 2019Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience at our restaurant with us. We certainly do strive to provide all of our guests with the level of service that you described you received. We look forward to welcoming you back at our brand new fully remodeled restaurant.

  35. Unimpressed

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2019

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Sunday brunch doesn't include bloody Mary's or any alcohol because of Oak Lawn local laws. Food selection very sparce, typical faire not done especially well. Small space, washroom is all the way on the other side of the hotel.
  36. kennyc

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    The first thing they told me was they were not honoring Open Table reservations. I asked why they didn't tell customers, or more importantly, Open Table. They acted like it was my fault, and I should have called the restaurant. If I wanted to wait an hour or two, they would try to squeeze us in. I went ballistic and demanded to see the manager at which point they suddenly found us a table. The place is also being renovated and they had food out in the lobby and in the hallways. They added an 18 percent gratuity for a buffet, only brought one Mimosa each and did not bother clearing the plates at all. Would have been nice at McDonald's
  37. Beanieboy55

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2019

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    We had the lunch buffet. Limited selections with no fruit or dessert choices. Not the Whitney's of old. Will not return.
  38. Adrianne

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Brunch with Family
  39. markb

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was great other than they are doing remodeling so it is a little small at the moment
  40. sydneyv

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food choices and outstanding service. We will plan to come again soon.

FAQs

South Side Social is rated 3 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Google Map for South Side Social

9333 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    95th

  • Neighborhood

    Oak Lawn

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Tue 6:30 am–11:00 am Mon, Tue 3:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Free Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Charles Cobbs

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (708) 425-7800

  • Catering

    Contact banquets and catering at 708-425-7800

  • Private party facilities

    Terrace Room

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Hostess: (708) 229-8888

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