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    Home » Destination » United States » New Jersey » Jersey City » Southern Comfort: South House | Jersey City

    Posted on: Mar 7, 2016 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by honeywhatscooking · 8 Comments

    Southern Comfort: South House | Jersey City

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    My friends and I headed to South House for some Texan-style southern comfort food. It was a feast to say the least!south house jersey city
    First impressions... high ceilings, brick walls, a lot of open space and music-inspired décor with a rustic feel. The bar area was larger than usual.
    Photo Feb 21, 9 53 24 PM
    South House features new aspiring and established artists of today who have been inspired and influenced by the iconic Delta Blues greats. Photo Feb 21, 8 05 41 PM
    Downstairs you'll find the Rec Room with a pool table, foosball, dart boards and two screen TVs where you can catch the games. rec room south house
    The service here is friendly and the atmosphere lively. A neighborhood gem in the heart of downtown Jersey city.Photo Feb 21, 9 52 25 PM (1)


    Cocktails:
    Midnight Mojito - My friends and I started with the Midnight Mojito comprising of Rum, muddled strawberries, orange, mint and lime ... created by Norman! Succulent and smooth! 
    Photo Feb 21, 8 16 26 PM


    Appetizers:
    Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings - Although I rarely eat bacon, this appetizer was quite delicious, but it consisted of more bacon and barely any onion. The creamy Siracha sauce to the side was also delicious. A filling appetizer and one you definitely wanna share.Photo Feb 21, 8 28 57 PM (1)
    Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread – Pretty good, however the cheddar flavor wasn't quite prominent. Photo Feb 21, 8 49 31 PM
    Biscuit & Gravy - I found the biscuits to be a bit tough and chewy on the outside, but they were soft and tender on the inside. The sausage gravy was delectable though. Photo Feb 21, 8 30 57 PM
    Guacamole - considering South House isn't even a Mexican restaurant, their guacamole is off the chart and beyond delicious. Fresh, flavorful and citrusy, this was my favorite item at South House. A must-do!Photo Feb 21, 8 31 34 PM


    Entrees:
    Texas Frito Pie - I'm not a big beef eater, but this dish was to die for. The combination of beef chili, cheese, sour cream, scallions and frito chips was exceptional. I felt as though I was eating a big warm bowl of comfort!Photo Feb 21, 8 49 45 PM
    Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the fried chicken since it lacked flavor and spice. Additionally, the potato salad had way too much mayo. A forgettable meal for me, however my friend who ordered this dish loved everything about it.Photo Feb 21, 8 49 51 PM
    Wildfire Chicken Burger - I substituted grilled chicken for a beef patty and was pleasantly surprised with the generous portions of meat. With that said, I found the chicken to be slightly chewy, however the combination of pepper jack cheese, spicy fried jalapeno and chipotle aioli made this dish. The fries on the side were seasoned and perfectly crisp. Overall, I was satisfied with my entrée.Photo Feb 21, 8 50 29 PM


    Dessert & Coffee:
    Coffee - the coffee wasn't hot enough, but other than that it was okay.Photo Feb 21, 9 19 22 PM
    Banana Bread Pudding - I was really looking forward to the Banana Bread Pudding, unfortunately the pudding contained way too much pudding and cream, and not enough banana and wafers. Still good, just needed more texture and flavor.Photo Feb 21, 9 20 52 PM
    Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding - Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding in a Bourbon sauce with whipped cream to the side was pretty good. I found this dessert too sweet for my liking and not warm enough.
    Photo Feb 21, 9 20 41 PM

    RESTAURANT REVIEW: South House
    COST: $$
    CUISINE: Texan-style Southern Comfort
    FAVORITES: Midnight Mojito | Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings | Guacamole | Texas Frito Pie | Fries

    VERDICT: 3.5 / 5
    Although some of the dishes were hit or miss, I truly enjoyed myself at South House. The atmosphere  there is lively and it is a great place to grab drinks for Happy Hour. There is an element of nostalgia associated with South House… the chandeliers, the eclectic decor and dishes being served up in vintage plates, you know, the ones with the pretty little flowers - something you may see at your Grandmother’s home. Overall, the food here is pretty good, but there were some dishes that could have been seasoned better to help achieve those authentic flavors of the south. Come here hungry because the food here is heavy. I left South House feeling satiated, and I look forward to visiting for brunch!
    Food: Good | Drinks: Very Good | Décor: Eclectic/Rustic | Service: Friendly/Attentive | Value: Good


    LOCATION 
    149 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
    (historic downtown)





    Have you been to South House? If so, what were some of your favorite items?

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    1. Parita says

      March 07, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      Those mojitos sound delicious! And I love all the decor. Looks like the perfect "winter" restaurant.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        March 30, 2016 at 8:15 pm

        It's a really pretty restaurant for sure.. very cozy, has a winter menu too!

        Reply
    2. Ameena says

      March 12, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      The guacamole looks delicious...that alone looks worth a trip to this restaurant!

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        March 30, 2016 at 8:14 pm

        Love guac. Yeah, the guac was the best thing about this restaurant.

        Reply
    3. jhiane says

      April 03, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      It was definitely a very fun and nice dining experience . The service was magnificent . I loved the mojito. I enjoyed my meals and the highlights were the guacamole and bacon wrapped onion ring with the dipping sauce . I really enjoyed the vibe at the restaurant

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        April 08, 2016 at 12:06 am

        Thanks Jhiane. Glad you enjoyed it. THe mojito and guacamole were standouts for sure. Loved the ambience here.

        Reply
    4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      April 16, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      We lived in Texas for a while and truly miss the tex-mex foods and vibes.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        May 03, 2016 at 9:33 pm

        Yeah... a lot of comfort, fattening food. I would be so overweight if I lived in Texas - I love Mexican food!

        Reply

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