soho south cafe

i came here for brunch and thefoodwas bland and burn. nothing tasted good. but the reason im giving it a 3 is the customer service was outstanding. the manager came right over offered to remake it. i didn't have time to wait that long so he gave me everything for free besides the things i liked that i told him i would pay for. let's just do a great job on thefoodnext time.

badfoodbad management. out offoodi had to choose an entree two different times and then i was overcharged.

impressed at soho south cafe. we drove into savannah from bluffton, sc for dinner at soho south cafe. what a delightful surprise we enjoyed! greeted warmly at the door by the hostess [we had reservations] we were ushered into a large urban chic atmosphere that was both trendy and inviting.

after looking over the unique cocktail options, several of us ordered the ‘savannah smash’ - a refreshing summery start to our dining. our waitress was attentive without being officious and had helpful suggestions about the drinks menu, the specials and menu dinner selections.

we began with the flatbread and shrimp hors d'oeuvres which were robustly flavored and truly tasty. portions were great for sharing and the pacing of thefoodservice was conducive to a festive night out.

for our main meals, we ordered stuffed chicken breast, short ribs, wreck fish - the evening special - and a vegetarian dish featuring grilled halloumi cheese [a semi-hard, unripened brined cheese popular in the middle east] with roasted red peppers and chickpeas.

the plates were artistically arranged and portions were generous. after checking to ensure that ‘first bites’ were positive our waitress retreated to allow us to enjoy the food.

enjoy we did; the flavors were assertive demonstrating a sure hand in the kitchen. short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, stuffed chicken was perfect for our least adventuresome eater, wreck fish was mild and complemented by fresh veggies and mushroom risotto. the halloumi dish was declared “amazing” and replete with middle eastern seasonings.

we are looking forward to returning to sample other offerings on the menu.

soho south cafe is an adorable restaurant "wherefoodis an art". it is an art gallery and restaurant in one, and the furniture is extremely eclectic, kind of like a vintage/antique warehouse feel. it has delicious food, and is always worth the wait to get seated.

lc and i have a habit of choosing the exact same thing off a restaurant's menu (individually, without discussion!) and it makes us laugh every time we do. this is the third time i've eaten at soho with her, and both got the delicious modern grilled cheese & tomato basil bisque soup. grilled cheese? at a restaurant? heck yes. this grilled cheese has smoked gouda, cheddar, gruyere, and pimiento aioli, all melted together on sourdough bread. dip it in the soup, and you're in cheese heaven... why have one cheese when you can have a plethora?

good:foodis southern heaven with trendy chic. yuppies and old timers eat here. more yuppies.

bad:
the bad is that i live 5 hours from here and they need a few more southern specialties on the menu
ugly: my waistline and gravy stains on shirt

i was depressed, cranky, and i wanted a ketchup meal. comfortfoodfor the discomfited. instead, i was going to a cafe to meet a guy who probably wanted to be anywhere but there--even worse than me--and where the ketchup doesn't come in a bottle but in a