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Soco Restaurant

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4.7
1678 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Soco Restaurant features Southern Contemporary Cuisine with a progressive culinary approach under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef/Partner Greg Richie. The restaurant offers genuine southern hospitality in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to overall excellence and cultivating Downtown Orlando as a dining destination.

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Booked 44 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (407) 849-1800

  • Website

    http://www.socothorntonpark.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Greg Richie

  • Private party facilities

    True southern hospitality is in the details, and we handle them all for you. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 22 guests and is the perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options. Please contact Michael Fernandez at michael@socothorntonpark.com or call 407-849-1800.

  • Private party contact

    Scott Mercure: (407) 849-1800

  • Location

    629 East Central Blvd Orlando, FL 32801

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Orlando

  • Cross street

    Summerlin Avenue / Central Blvd

  • Parking details

    The parking garage for Soco Restaurant is located at Thornton Park Central. The parking entrances is located at the west side of the building, on North Eola Drive and on the north side on Jefferson Street. Nominal fees may apply.

  • Public transit

    Soco Restaurant is located on the Lynx Lymmo Grapefruit Line at the Central Boulevard and Summerlin Avenue stop.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, drinks, and service

  2. C

    Corkwoman

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience. Tim was wonderful and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was unbelievable. Strongly recommend the dumplings as an appetizer. We enjoyed the following dinner entrées:Korean chicken, meatloaf and lobster mashed potatoes, cauliflower steak, scallops and pecan crusted fish other day all incredibly delicious and filling. Highly recommend!!

  4. D

    Dsmith

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fit for foodies. Eating my way around the outstanding menu. Haven’t been disappointed yet!!

  5. JD

    JosephD

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Took out of town family here for Father's Day. We had dined here once before and it was outstanding. What we did not realize about this visit is on Sundays it doesn't matter what time you dine, they only have a brunch menu on Sunday. It was completely disappointing to learn this when we sat down. Had we have known this when we made the reservation, we wouldn't have dined here. Since it was a limited menu, we couldn't get the items we were looking forward to. Regarding what we did get, the Bacon egg and cheese shrimp and grits was outstanding as was the chicken and french toast. My wife did not like her salmon cakes at all. The pork belly on small biscuits were good, but the lukewarm temperature was disappointing. The biscuits, jam and butter was delicious. Our waitress was very good. We'll go back, but not on a Sunday as their regular menu is the star of the show.

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Always delicious. Never dissatisfied with the food. Customer service is okay, the young hosts could be more present and professional.

  7. V

    Vanh

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    They took over an hour to give me my food grits don’t take that long to cook it was expensive . The manager took an appetizer off for been sorry 😞 so she said, they was charging us for things they dint bring at the table worst experience ever the food was horrible

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    My family and I came here for Father’s Day brunch. We have been here before and they didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious from the devil eggs to the shrimp and grits. Unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys are good.

  9. AS

    AmyS

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, atmosphere and staff. Will be going back again soon!

  10. RL

    RL2018

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, we had an amazing experience! We’ve been wanting to show our friends this restaurant for a while and finally had the opportunity. I found a new dish I’ve fallen in love with beyond the Chicken and Dumplings! What a surprise because that is always how we introduce people to the restaurant. I highly recommend the Corn Bisque as an appetizer in addition to the Chicken & Dumplings (this does not excuse the other tasty menu options they offer). The staff is always so wonderful and warm and Chef Greg always knows how to execute a fantastic night behind the scenes! Thank you all for everything!

  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    The food was good but the acoustics was not.... It was so loud I could not have a conversation

  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Who thing was just great. Great team and tasty food. Just a little too loud to enjoy a conversation. But overall fantastic.

  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Andrew was the BEST server ever!!!! Very attentive and sweet, gave us his recommendations and opinions about the food and he NAILED IT! Fried green tomatoes and the shrimp and grits were 10/10! I left the place and booked my next reservation instantly. Can’t wait to go back!

  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amazing brunch spot! Highly recommend.

  15. TG

    TexasGal

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Soco is quickly becoming one of our favorite places for brunch. The food is amazing… drinks may take a while if ordering from the bar but they’re worth the wait.

  16. LA

    LeighAnn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and delicious food. The pork belly biscuit started is the best.

  17. C

    Chel

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent outdoor seating and service was prompt, warm/welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Food was well-portioned and expertly executed.

  18. JM

    JudyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal and service, as per usual. Wonderful, wonderful flavors and textures. Server very friendly and helpful navigating food allergies. Server also helpful steering our wine preferences. So satisfying to eat at Soco! We love eating here when visiting Orlando - it’s our go-to happy food place.

  19. N

    Nichole

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server, Meagan, was amazing! We liked the service and food options so much that we went back for brunch two days in a row. Meagan remembered us and our dog and got him a water bowl. She was just as excellent with her service and giving options for some of our dietary needs as she was the first day we ate there. I live in the area and this is my favorite brunch place!

  20. N

    Nichole

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this place for brunch! They are very accommodating for my vegetarian and pescatarian friends. Plus the covered patio was great for our dog and they even offered him a bowl of water. Reservations are easy and staff are great.

  21. AJ

    AshleyJ

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The pork belly biscuits with chow chow were divine!

  22. KC

    KristenC

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went here for the first time for Sunday brunch. Fantastic! From the refreshing watermelon cooler and bottomless mimosas to the fluffy deviled eggs to perfect salmon cakes, mahi BLT, chicken and french toast, BEG and snickerdoodle creamer for the coffee. Outstanding service with very attentive staff in a lovely atmosphere. Can't wait until we are back in the Orlando area to come back and try dinner next time! Highly recommend!

  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    All was good but the SOCO steak was WAY overpriced. That was more than Flemings charges. Shame on you. But we still love SOCO. We just won’t order the specials anymore.

  24. N

    Nate

    Tampa

    469 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    469 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite restaurant in Orlando. Great food and service. Marci was our server and did a great job. We'll be back.

  25. BJ

    BJM989

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We took the family here for a pre concert meal (McCartney) and had an exquisite meal with wonderful service. Excellent Halibut and Chicken Pie. Really kind and helpful server. She was great with recommendations and wonderful to our family. Would definitely come back.

  26. J

    Julie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Front staff below average. Hosts didn't acknowledge me and let 4 groups who came in after me cut me. I had a reservation too. So make sure you stick to the person in front of you. Waiter was phenomenal, so it made up for the lackluster first impression. Food we got were good.

  27. S

    Skyboy

    Savannah

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful as usual Sam the host and Michael the waiter and the bartender I can’t remember his name, were all fantastic!!!!

  28. JE

    JackE

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Would have been superb if it were a bit more romantic feeling. Food and service was outstanding

  29. OV

    OrlandoV

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place and the food is awesome! We love the atmosphere and even though it was crowded the noise level was under control so you can actually have a conversation

  30. OF

    OrlandoFoodie

    Orlando

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great appetizers (deviled eggs and cauliflower bites). Great catch of the day. Love sitting outside. Wish they had their happy hour specials on sa.

  31. AA

    AprilA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Signature Chicken and Dumplings...Delicious!!! I will be back and the owner was super pleasant. Definitely recommending and will revisit♥️

  32. ED

    EbonyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and atmosphere did not disappoint! I left full and satisfied! We had the house made biscuits with strawberry key lime jam. It was so good. We had deviled eggs which were a great start to our meal. I had the diver scallops which were seasoned perfectly and melted in your mouth and we tried the Korean fried chicken. The flavor was spot on. Reminded me of my time in South Korea. We ended our meal with the bourbon banana pudding which was excellent and the strawberry bread pudding. Overall an excellent meal! We will definitely be back!

  33. AM

    AronM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent menu, great service! Hope to go back soon!

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibe at the bar and restaurant. The bartender was very helpful for me in picking a beer and he was right on. Enjoyed 2 appetizers at the bar and I have very high praise for the pork biscuits and the cauliflower bites ( slightly spicy). Dinner was amazing - fresh, unique, and flavorful! You can’t miss with the Scallops, Shrimp &Grits, and Pecan Crusted Catch of the Day. We will be back and bring visitors

  35. FR

    FoodieR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Manager on duty was not customer friendly, Sunday afternoon 5/15. Server and food was great, but the initial greeting and handling of party ruined the experience. I understand staffing and service industry challenges, but kindness goes along way.

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Sunday Brunch, highly recommend

  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From the moment we sat down until we left it was a great experience. We had a 1 year old and the waitress was super accommodating and helpful. The food was great and the drinks were amazing!

  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We’ve dined at Soco in Thornton Park three times. This restaurant doesn’t disappoint. We love the southern cuisine. Our waitress was phenomenal and took good care of us and recommended a really yummy cab. I would give this restaurant 5 stars if not for 3 things. First, we were seated near the door, and each time waitstaff came through a “Big Bang” resounded. Also the $17 cheese board is really skimpy. Lastly, for $8, diners expect more than 3 thinly sliced green tomatoes on the side dish.

  39. AP

    AveryP

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner again…consistent good food! Excellent server Jen!

  40. C

    Chill

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food was great. The atmosphere was relaxing. We had to pay to park in the garage and I forgot to ask if they provided a voucher for parking.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Soco Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 849-1800.

Soco Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1678 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Soco Restaurant

629 East Central Blvd Orlando, FL 32801

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Summerlin Avenue / Central Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Orlando

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    The parking garage for Soco Restaurant is located at Thornton Park Central. The parking entrances is located at the west side of the building, on North Eola Drive and on the north side on Jefferson Street. Nominal fees may apply.

  • Public transit

    Soco Restaurant is located on the Lynx Lymmo Grapefruit Line at the Central Boulevard and Summerlin Avenue stop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Greg Richie

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.socothorntonpark.com/

  • Phone number

    (407) 849-1800

  • Private party facilities

    True southern hospitality is in the details, and we handle them all for you. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 22 guests and is the perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options. Please contact Michael Fernandez at michael@socothorntonpark.com or call 407-849-1800.

  • Private party contact

    Scott Mercure: (407) 849-1800

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