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SouthGate, Philadelphia, PA

SouthGate

4.8
4.8
422 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Korean

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 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

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Menu

Featured Burger

  • Jaja Burger$16.00

    black bean jajang sauce, bulgogi beef, cucumber, daikon, kewpie mayo

    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

                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

                                                Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                What 422 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
                                                • 4.7Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Philadelphia

                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                SouthGate delights with its "amazing food" and "knowledgeable servers," offering a lively atmosphere and Korean-inspired dishes. The "great happy hour specials" and friendly staff enhance the experience. While space can be tight, the "outstanding service" and flavorful menu items like the bibimbap and shiitake mushroom bao buns keep locals coming back.

                                                422 Reviews

                                                1. Jerry

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  89 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  89 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 29, 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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                                                2. Jessica

                                                  Washington DC

                                                  81 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  81 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 26, 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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                                                3. Jody

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 25, 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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                                                4. Len

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on October 25, 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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                                                5. Catherine

                                                  New York City

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 24, 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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                                                6. Andy

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  86 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  86 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 18, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Very solid, enjoyable Korean fusion restaurant. Service is solid. The dining room is nice, if a little cramped. Good portions and overall tasty food,

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                                                7. Lauren

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on October 11, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Delicious. Tables are a little too close together.

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                                                8. Michael

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  23 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  23 reviews

                                                  Dined on September 23, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Interesting food, well prepared, and professional service. 

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                                                9. Ryan

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  1 review

                                                  4.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on September 21, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Good food and atmosphere, our waiter was way too busy and we felt neglected. Waited a long time for meal, was given a free desert for the wait. Other than that great restaurant.

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                                                10. Patrick

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  67 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  3.0

                                                  67 reviews

                                                  Dined on September 8, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Not a dining experience for me.Food was mediocre. The service sub par. The service non existent!

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                                                FAQs

                                                SouthGate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

                                                SouthGate is rated 4.8 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                8:00 PM
                                                Booked 11 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for SouthGate

                                                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

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