SouthGate

4.8

427 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Korean

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers
Great for creative cocktails

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 in an 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, and assorted banchan. 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Korean, Korean, Asian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 14:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
Private party facilities
Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.

Location
1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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"KFC" - Korean Fried ChickenUS$14.00
our signature double-fried chicken
Bao BunsUS$10.00
fluffy steamed buns, sesame aioli, pickles
- Spicy Pork
- Bulgogi Beef
- Tofu
- Shiitake Mushroom
Kimchi FriesUS$14.00
bacon, onions, cheese, vinaigrette
Korean Tacos
avocado, salsa verde, pickled onions
- BeefUS$16.00
- Spicy PorkUS$16.00
- TofuUS$15.00
- ShrimpUS$18.00
Crispy BrusselsUS$12.00
kimchi vinaigrette, bacon
Dumplings - ManduUS$13.00
pork or vegetable. steamed or fried
Southgate FriesUS$12.00
garlic, gochugaru, gochujang aioli

Bowls

BibimbapUS$15.00
Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone PotUS$17.00
assorted seasonal vegetables, fried egg, sesame seeds, gochujang
Spicy Pork Miso RamenUS$20.00
braised pork belly, bean sprouts, scallion, jalapeno, soft-boiled egg

Large Plates

Bulgogi BurgerUS$19.00
bulgogi marinated 8-oz beef patty, brioche, pickles, gochugaru aioli, fries
Katsu BurgerUS$20.00
bulgogi beef patty, cabbage slaw, pickled daikon, katsu sauce, kewpie mayo, fries
Seoul Hot Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
korean fried chicken breast nashville hot style, slaw, kewpie mayo, pickles, brioche, fries

Ssam

with rice, lettuce leaves, ssam sauce

BossamUS$28.00
braised pork belly, ssamjang, salted baby shrimp, kimchi & spicy cucumber banchan
Spicy PorkUS$23.00
korean pear slaw
Bulgogi BeefUS$24.00
soy-marinated strip steak

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SouthGate is a lively neighborhood gem offering "delicious Korean food" and vibrant happy hour specials. Patrons rave about the "amazing food, service, and cocktails" in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu shines with dishes like bibimbop and shiitake mushroom bao buns. Don't miss their excellent fried chicken and friendly service.

427 Reviews

J
John
VIP
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood bar with excellent beer and drinks selection and great Korean-influenced menu! Very nice place and a great value to boot.
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Melvin
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First off I want to shout out our server Padraig. 11 out of 10 when it comes to service. From the beginning of the meal to the check, he made sure to check on our table and make fun conversation which was welcomed and appreciated. We asked Padraig what the best dishes on the menu were and he reccomeneded the Crispy Brussels (5 Stars) huge serving and we finished it all, Mandoo Veggie Fried (4.5 Stars), Ssam Bossam with Baechoo (4.6 Stars), and finally the Galbi Jjim (5 Stars). Everything was amazing and the timing of expo to table was perfectly executed. Highlights were the Crispy Brussels I also tried the Spicy Soju which I highly recommend if you like very spicy drinks. We went with the Apple Mango Soju which was very delicious, and was also recommended by Padraig. We will be back!
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Michael
VIP
Philadelphia
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always good and service was exceptional. Personable staff and very helpful.
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Sam
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Their foods, drinks and services are the best!
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K
Karen
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love this place! Food is DELICIOUS and reasonably priced. Even if you think you don’t like tofu - try the crispy tofu - you will be a convert!! Haven’t had a bad bite of food at SouthGate!
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J
Jerry
VIP
San Francisco
92 reviews
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our burger and spicy pork tacos. We usually have the fried chicken and/or the ramen, but decided to try something different. We weren’t disappointed.
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Jessica
VIP
Washington DC
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so delicious and now they have dessert! What more could you want?
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J
Jody
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Korean menu and delicious food! Yummy apps.
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Len
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice chill spot for after work. Space is tight but they make the best for what space they have.
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C
Catherine
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fried chicken, fried dumplings, bibimbap, crispy tofu. Pillowy Bao buns with mushrooms. Service was attentive and friendly. The decor is simple. We found the benches a little hard to sit on for long periods of time, but that was minor compared to the positive experience we had overall.
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FAQs

SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

SouthGate is rated 4.8 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Additional information

Cross Street
18th street
Area
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 14:00–22:00 Sun 14:00–21:00
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.southgatephilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 560-8443
Catering
Catering available to order through phone or email (Southgatephilly@gmail.com)<br />48 hour notice required
Private party facilities
Inquiries for private events please email Southgatephilly@gmail.com for information.

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SouthGate

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Featured

Galbi JjimUS$26.00

Long-Hot BurgerUS$20.00

Banchan

Spicy CucumberUS$3.00

ZucchiniUS$3.00

Crispy TofuUS$3.00

KimchiUS$3.00

Small Plates

"KFC" - Korean Fried ChickenUS$14.00

Bao BunsUS$10.00

Kimchi FriesUS$14.00

Korean Tacos

Crispy BrusselsUS$12.00

Dumplings - ManduUS$13.00

Southgate FriesUS$12.00

Bowls

BibimbapUS$15.00

Dolsot Bibimbap - Hot Stone PotUS$17.00

Spicy Pork Miso RamenUS$20.00

Large Plates

Bulgogi BurgerUS$19.00

Katsu BurgerUS$20.00

Seoul Hot Chicken SandwichUS$19.00

Ssam

BossamUS$28.00

Spicy PorkUS$23.00

Bulgogi BeefUS$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is SouthGate restaurant rated?

Is SouthGate currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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