Soco Restaurant

4.5

2195 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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 perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options.Contact Karen Jemison at Karen@socothorntonpark.com or call 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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Sorghum Cured Salmon and Everything "Bagel" Biscuit$10.00
Avocado, Cream Cheese Chive Butter, Heirloom Tomato-Caper Salad
Slow Roasted Barbecue-Glazed Pork Belly Biscuits$8.00
Jalepeño Jelly, Chow-Chow
Home Made "Pop-Tart" Pastries$8.00
Soco-Style "Chicken and Dumplings"$12.00
Chicken Breast, Lobster Dumplings, Local Mushrooms, Edamame, Soy Butter
Lake Meadow Naturals Deviled Eggs$7.00
Horseradish, Smoked Bacon, Pickled Mustard Seeds
Home Style Skillet Hash Browns$7.00
Meatloaf Ends, Fried Egg, Sausage Gravy

Garden

Plant City Strawberries, Almond, and Arugula Salad$9.00
Goat Cheese Feta, Nasturium, Pickled Onion, Balsamic Chili Vinaigrette
Soco Wedge Salad$12.00
Iceburg Lettuce, Fried Pork Belly, Avocado, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Caramelized Onion-Blue Cheese Dressing
Baby Romaine Lettuce with Soft Fried Egg$11.00
Apple-Smoked Bacon, English Muffin Croutons, Lemon Parmesan Emulsion

Main

Chicken -n- French Toast$15.00
Maple Sorghum Butter, Almond Granola, Pink Peppercorn Whipped Cream
Avocado Toast$13.00
Poached Egg, Bacon, Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Radish
Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy with Crispy Pork Belly$12.00
Smoked Vidalia Onion Andouille Sausage Gravy
The BEG Plate$12.00
Apple Smoked Bacon, Two Farm Fresh Eggs and Anson Mills Grits
Brunch Burger$15.00
Pimento Cheese, Sunny-Side Egg, Bacon, Crispy Onion Rings
Steak and Eggs$36.00
12 oz Prime Ribeye, Two Eggs Your Way, Your Choice Of Garlic Mashed Potatoes Or Cheesy Grits
"Southern Style" Eggs Benedict$16.00
Buttermilk Biscuits, Fried Green Tomato, Benton's Country Ham, Creole Hollandaise
"Bacon, Egg and Cheese" Shrimp and Grits$15.00
Fried Egg, Tomato Butter
Salmon Potato Cakes$15.00
Poached Eggs, Watercress, Caper Butter Sauce
Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich$12.00
Fried Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon with Pickled Okra Salad

Side

Buttermilk Biscuits (Four)$7.50
Apple-Smoked Bacon$6.00
Two Farm Fresh Eggs$4.00
Macaroni, Bacon and Three-Cheese Cassoulet$7.00
Fried Green Tomatoes$7.00
Horseradish Remoulade, Crispy Bentons Country Ham

Sparkling Wines

The Diver - Brut Rosé, Sparkling Rosé, California, NV$8.00
Cala Nera Prosecco DOC, Italy, NV$9.00
Creador Cava Brut, Castellvi de la Marca, Spain, NV$9.00
Taittinger Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2014$87.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France, NV$135.00

White

Wildblumen Riesling, Mosel River Valley, Germany, 2015$9.00
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California$10.00
Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017$11.00
Villa Loren Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2019$8.00
The Inquisitor Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2017$12.00
La Fleur Solitaire Grenache Blanc Blend, Côtes du Rhône, France 2018$11.00
Ca' Montebello Pino Nero, Oltrepo Pavese, Italy, 2017$10.00
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Chardonnay, Chile, 2019$9.00
Cambria Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2017$12.00
Bosehendal "Rose Garden" Rosé, Western Cape, South Africa, 2018$10.00

Red

Carson Scott Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California, 2014$9.00
Hahn S.L.H. Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Califronia 2018$12.00
Peirano Estate "Six Clones" Merlot, Lodi, California, 2014$10.00
Immortal "Old Vine" Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, California, 2015$12.00
Black Station Cabernet Sauvignon, Yolo County, California, 2015$8.00
El Coto Crianza Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, 2015$9.00

Brunch Cocktails

Bottomless Mimosa$15.00
Sparkling Wine, Choice of Juice (with purchase of entree)
Strawberry Fields$11.00
Strawberry Infused Wheatley Vodka, Vanilla Simple, Lemon, Basil
Early-Bird Old Fashioned$11.00
Knob Creek Smoked-Maple, Grilled Orange Sweetner, Black Walnut Bitters, Apple Smoked Bacon
Bloody Mary$7.00
Wheatley Vodka, Soco Signature Mix
Gin & Juice$11.00
Citadelle Gin, House Grenadine, Grapefruit Bitters, Orange, San Pellegrino Limonata
Lemonade and Bubbles$8.00
Citrus Infused Vodka, Lillet, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
Kentucky Cooler$8.00
Kentucky Bourbon, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, Iced Coffee, Buffalo Trace Cream
Peach Palmer$8.00
Sweet Tea Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Lemon
Aperol Spritz$10.00
Luca Paretti Prosecco, Orange, Aperol, Soda
The Sparkler$11.00
Duke Bourbon, Aperol, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Wine

Coffee

Soco Cold Brew Coffee$6.00
Choice of House-made Creamers
Hot Coffee$3.00
Artisan Coffee from Panther Coffee
Brown Bomber$5.00
Hard Vanilla Latte 5.0% abv

Craft Beer

Mighty Swell Peach 5.0% ABV$5.00
Mighty Swell Watermelon Mint 5.0% ABV$5.00
Bells Official Hazy IPA 6.4% ABV$6.00
Stella Artois Pilsner 4.8% ABV$6.00
81 Bay Lightning Lager 4.5% ABV$5.00
Maeloc Pineapple-Pear Hard Cider 4.5% ABV$6.00
81 Bay Brewing Reel Slo Irish Red 4.5% ABV$6.00
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 8.2% ABV$8.00
Krombacher Pilsner 4.8% ABV$6.00
Barrel of Monks "The Wizard" Wit 5.5% ABV$6.00
Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA 7.0% ABV$6.00
MIA Tourist Trappe Tripel 10.0% ABV$6.00
Sam Smith Chocolate Stout 5.0% ABV$8.00

What 2,195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orlando / Central Florida East
Contemporary American
Orlando
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Soco Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful atmosphere," "delicious food," and "fantastic service." The chef's unique creations, such as the biscuits, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken, are highly praised. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "creative menu." It's a favorite spot for brunch and pre-theater meals.

2,195 Reviews

J
Joshua
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Great entrees, but appetizers and dessert were lacking.
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Tyler
Orlando
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Went here for a Valentines Day prefix dinner. It took 15 minutes just to order our drinks and 40 minutes to receive the drinks. And 30 minutes to receive napkins and silverware. The food was subpar and tasteless. The service was equally terrible. I would have been happier going to Subway. Will never dine here again.
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S
Sandi
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
To be fair, this was our first experience at Soco and it was a prepaid experience/menu for Valentine’s Day. Honestly, paying $75 for a short rib was not easily palatable. The deconstructed, Caesar salad was genius, but lacked a little in flavor. Our server was nothing to write home about, but it was busy so we understood and made the best out of it. What I will say was absolutely phenomenal; the barrel-aged Manhattan and the browned butter washed rum cocktails. Looking forward to returning to try this lovely, quaint restaurant again.
1 person found this helpful
F
Frank
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great and memorable evening. Our server was professional as well as gracious! The fixed menu was well thought out and presented well. We will definitely return.
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Roberto
VIP
Orlando
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We got horribly sick from the Halibut. Too bad we won’t return because the food is good
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Steve
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding dining experience. I love it when a talented chef focuses on southern cooking. If you have enjoyed The Grey in Savannah, GA, you will be very happy at Soco. Cozy and vibrant bar room as well.
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nancy
VIP
New York City
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was delicious!! Really enjoyed it!!
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Miko
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible restaurant - one of our favorites. Beautiful food…. Very special!
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Melissa
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good, service was slow. Recommend the biscuits.
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Susan
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food - you'll be dreaming about the biscuits! Lots of options for my carnivore and vegetarian friends and great service. I never write reviews but this place deserves a great one.
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FAQs

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

Soco Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2195 OpenTable diners.

Soco Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

629 East Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Additional information

Cross street
Summerlin Avenue / Central Blvd
Neighborhood
Downtown Orlando
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
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 perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options.Contact Karen Jemison at Karen@socothorntonpark.com or call 407-849-1800.

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Soco Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Small Plate

Sorghum Cured Salmon and Everything "Bagel" Biscuit$10.00

Slow Roasted Barbecue-Glazed Pork Belly Biscuits$8.00

Home Made "Pop-Tart" Pastries$8.00

Soco-Style "Chicken and Dumplings"$12.00

Lake Meadow Naturals Deviled Eggs$7.00

Home Style Skillet Hash Browns$7.00

Garden

Plant City Strawberries, Almond, and Arugula Salad$9.00

Soco Wedge Salad$12.00

Baby Romaine Lettuce with Soft Fried Egg$11.00

Main

Chicken -n- French Toast$15.00

Avocado Toast$13.00

Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy with Crispy Pork Belly$12.00

The BEG Plate$12.00

Brunch Burger$15.00

Steak and Eggs$36.00

"Southern Style" Eggs Benedict$16.00

"Bacon, Egg and Cheese" Shrimp and Grits$15.00

Salmon Potato Cakes$15.00

Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich$12.00

Side

Buttermilk Biscuits (Four)$7.50

Apple-Smoked Bacon$6.00

Two Farm Fresh Eggs$4.00

Macaroni, Bacon and Three-Cheese Cassoulet$7.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$7.00

Sparkling Wines

The Diver - Brut Rosé, Sparkling Rosé, California, NV$8.00

Cala Nera Prosecco DOC, Italy, NV$9.00

Creador Cava Brut, Castellvi de la Marca, Spain, NV$9.00

Taittinger Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2014$87.00

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Champagne, France, NV$135.00

White

Wildblumen Riesling, Mosel River Valley, Germany, 2015$9.00

Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California$10.00

Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2017$11.00

Villa Loren Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2019$8.00

The Inquisitor Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa, 2017$12.00

La Fleur Solitaire Grenache Blanc Blend, Côtes du Rhône, France 2018$11.00

Ca' Montebello Pino Nero, Oltrepo Pavese, Italy, 2017$10.00

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Chardonnay, Chile, 2019$9.00

Cambria Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2017$12.00

Bosehendal "Rose Garden" Rosé, Western Cape, South Africa, 2018$10.00

Red

Carson Scott Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, California, 2014$9.00

Hahn S.L.H. Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Califronia 2018$12.00

Peirano Estate "Six Clones" Merlot, Lodi, California, 2014$10.00

Immortal "Old Vine" Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, California, 2015$12.00

Black Station Cabernet Sauvignon, Yolo County, California, 2015$8.00

El Coto Crianza Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, 2015$9.00

Brunch Cocktails

Bottomless Mimosa$15.00

Strawberry Fields$11.00

Early-Bird Old Fashioned$11.00

Bloody Mary$7.00

Gin & Juice$11.00

Lemonade and Bubbles$8.00

Kentucky Cooler$8.00

Peach Palmer$8.00

Aperol Spritz$10.00

The Sparkler$11.00

Coffee

Soco Cold Brew Coffee$6.00

Hot Coffee$3.00

Brown Bomber$5.00

Craft Beer

Mighty Swell Peach 5.0% ABV$5.00

Mighty Swell Watermelon Mint 5.0% ABV$5.00

Bells Official Hazy IPA 6.4% ABV$6.00

Stella Artois Pilsner 4.8% ABV$6.00

81 Bay Lightning Lager 4.5% ABV$5.00

Maeloc Pineapple-Pear Hard Cider 4.5% ABV$6.00