SouthGate

Name: SouthGate
Address: 1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19146
Telephone: (215) 560-8443
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

374 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Korean

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Located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods of Philadelphia, SouthGate is a twist on the traditional gastropub. Elevating food and drink in a modern but approachable way, the menu and the décor of Southgate are heavily influenced by both our Korean roots as well as modern American culture, preferring to be interesting and friendly rather than trendy.

The menu consists of a wide range of options, including several vegetarian meals. Popular dishes include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi burger, dumplings and buns, kimchi, and beef tartar. In addition to the delectable cuisine, Southgate offers an extensive drink menu that includes cocktails, wine, spirits and an extensive craft beer list.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We can host groups of up to 10 at our chef's table.

Location
1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
18th street
Parking details
Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
Public transit
18th and South Streets
Entertainment
Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$12.00
soy or spicy
Kimchi Fries$11.00
bacon, onions, cheese, vinaigrette
Korean Tacos
avocado, salsa verde, pickled onions
- Beef$12.00
- Spicy Pork$12.00
- Tofu$11.00
Crispy Brussels$12.00
kimchi vinaigrette, bacon
Bulgogi Buns - Ho-Pang$8.00
soy braised beef
Dumplings - Mandu$10.00
pork or vegetable. steamed or fried
Southgate Fries$8.00
garlic, gochugaru, gochujang aioli
Beet Salad$12.00
tofu ricotta whip, cinnamon persimmons, honey ginger gastrique
Pajeon$12.00
savory seasonal vegetable pancake

Bowls

substitute brown rice for $2

Bibimbap$12.00
Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$14.00
assorted seasonal vegetables, fried egg, sesame seeds, gochujang
Rice Cake Dumpling Soup - Dduk Mandoo Guk$15.00
beef broth, brisket, rice cakes, vegetable dumplings, egg, scallion

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$15.00
ssamjang mayo, house pickles, brioche, fries
Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00
korean fried chicken breast nashville hot style, slaw, kewpie mayo, pickles, brioche, fries
Fish and Chips$16.00
miso tempura batter cod, gochujang remoulade, southgate fries

Ssam

with rice, lettuce leaves, ssam sauce

Spicy Pork$19.00
korean pear slaw
Hanger Steak$22.00
avocado, red onion, ginger scallion sauce
Mushroom Tofu Ssam$18.00
heirloom tomato salad

What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Best Value

374 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The soju was so good! Honestly everything was good. I ordered Beef Bibimbap
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Rachel
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was very friendly and the food was delicious!
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MichaelD
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Pleasant and helpful service. Flavorful and fresh food. Dining room is a bit crammed but we’ll be back because of the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! This place rocks! Order all of the food on the menu.
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Miriam
Philadelphia
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
Very good food. Cozy and lively neighborhood spot. Service was uneven, seemed understaffed, but then isn't everyone these days?
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TReview
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Southgate is always a great dinner for our entire family
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GregA
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, and the service was excellent. we sat outside with a baby and they were able to provide a high chair and offered a water cup with a lid. With great weather and a lot of people outside eating and walking, it was an entertaining time for the kid and us
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious as always. Great Bibimbop and love the every day happy hour.
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KellyM
Philadelphia
79 reviews
vip
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good. We met for small plates and drinks. Excellent cocktails! Nice neighborhood place with outside seating.
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Love2DineOut
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to sit outside at Southgate and always enjoy the friendly service and excellent food. It's so welcoming; it's our go-to local spot. Love that happy hour goes until 7:00 so we get to take advantage of an even better value for the food. And glad they started serving dessert, because they are fabulous, particularly the pear cheesecake!
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JessicaM
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
so good! brought my friend who was visiting this weekend and I cant believe this is the first time i tried SouthGate. We split a few dishes and loved everything. I will be back ASAP!
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jackthetraveller
New York Area
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love their food. So many good things and great service
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Reenie
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great server & the food was delicious. Would go back
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shoutout to Patrick and crew. Good food. Good people. Will be back soon
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Lewis
Miami
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
The food is insanely good! Everything we tried was a winner. Service was a bit patchy but they were busy.
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JPAWIMINYDE
New York Area
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience2
We love Southgate, but the noise level was daunting. No way to have a conversation.
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EmilyF
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Happy Hour menu was great—all our food was delicious, and the mystery beer was fun. The staff was fantastic!
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SusanJoy
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Surprisingly bustling on a Tuesday night. First time for my husband and I. Food was a little spicy for me-but it was very flavorful! Nice room & nice wait staff.
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FelixPannonica
Philadelphia
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful, imaginative and well prepared. Our server, Noel, was knowledgeable and took great care of us. He is a delightful person. The noise level was a bit higher than we liked (all the tables are near the bar, and there was a boisterous happy hour), but it varied enough that it was not oppressive. A great place.
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KarenD
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at South Gate. The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff was so friendly and answered all of our questions with patience and charm. We had a wonderful experience and would happily go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy spot with fun vibes. Great food and cocktails!
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Yorkville
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent. I thought the food was very good as well. We went very early so there were not many other diners. I will go back to try the ramen. We ordered too many dishes, so no room for Ramen this time.
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luvphilaeatz
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful early evening dinner celebrating Father’s Day. Perfect laid back setting, very chill. Food and cocktails were excellent as always. And our waiter (forget his name) was just the best, impeccable and friendly service. We passed on dessert until the next time but loved the selections, very creative. Remains one of our favorites!
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Naomi
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I dined here for the first time on Thursday and our server, Michael, was so amazing that I now am making this my official to go to spots in Philadelphia just for Michael’s outstanding service and making my first experience here memorable. The happy hour was amazing and fairly priced. For happy hour, I got the soju punch which was refreshing and the bao buns that were soft and tasty. I ordered more things off menu as well. I got the Korean fried chicken, both soy and spicy which were made to perfection and had the perfect balance of being crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I highly recommend getting them! I also got the miso shrimp salad that was made to share and the shrimps were HUGE. They had an amazing selection of soju that Michael recommended some for me and my party, and surprised us with a delicious dessert that had some sliced chocolate mini cakes and a fluffy whipped cream. Thank you Michael for such a perfect Thursday afternoon!
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PrincessIBE
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and staff. Atmosphere is amazing! So relaxing. Great place to have a meal any time of the day!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
always a treat to eat at southgate! fantastic food, good vibe, and great service
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food I’ve had in a while. It was noisy, but friendly. Loved it and will definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks, service and value!! Comfortable neighborhood vibe .
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KathrynM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Korean fried chicken, Korean tacos, and fries!
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Gabbi
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and amazing food everyone come here!
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kermitsmom
Philadelphia
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
We ate outside at this neighborhood eatery, which was heavily focused on Korean cuisine. Server was friendly, food was good, and value was good, too. We'll be back.
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Perfect
Richmond
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was fabulous. The food was amazing only to be outdone by wonderful service.
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kgirl
Philadelphia
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND FOOD!!!! What a WONDERFUL evening!!!
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Lindsay
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks! The pork fried dumplings were amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food, great drinks and great service!!
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AndreaE
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a late lunch on the Saturday before Easter. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. We will definitely be going back to try more of their menu items!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time. Great food. Great service. Will be back.
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EdenH
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Great happy hour options
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was amazing! We loved every bit of it, and the waiters were very nice too!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I highly recommend. French fries and dolsot bibimbap are our family favorites.
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FAQs

SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

SouthGate is rated 4.9 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

Cross street
18th street
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Metered and 2 hour parking in the surrounding blocks. Parking garage located at 1800 South Street.
Public transit
18th and South Streets
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Television at the bar featuring sports events, kung fu flicks, or Korean classics.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Private party facilities
We can host groups of up to 10 at our chef's table.

SouthGate

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bibimbap

"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken

Kimchi Fries

Featured Burger

Jaja Burger$16.00

Banchan

Spicy Cucumber$3.00

Zucchini$3.00

Burdock Root$3.00

Crispy Tofu$3.00

Kimchi$3.00

Small Plates

"KFC" - Korean Fried Chicken$12.00

Kimchi Fries$11.00

Korean Tacos

Crispy Brussels$12.00

Bulgogi Buns - Ho-Pang$8.00

Dumplings - Mandu$10.00

Southgate Fries$8.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Pajeon$12.00

Bowls

Bibimbap$12.00

Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone Pot$14.00

Rice Cake Dumpling Soup - Dduk Mandoo Guk$15.00

Large Plates

Bulgogi Burger$15.00

Seoul Hot Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Fish and Chips$16.00

Ssam

Spicy Pork$19.00

Hanger Steak$22.00

Mushroom Tofu Ssam$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does SouthGate offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is SouthGate restaurant rated?

Is SouthGate currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information