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Elevated Southern cuisine in an elevated setting. SouthSide offers a true Southern dining experience with true Southern hospitality. When you work with our event coordinators, we can tailor a menu to any occasion to satisfy a variety of tastes and preferences. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu items are available upon request. 

(Menus seen here are samples and are subject to change with the seasons and product availability. Menu prices are subject to change. Guaranteed minimum food and beverage purchase must be met, and vary depending on day of week, time and length of event and time of year. Taxes, gratuities/service fees/venue rental, entertainment, linens, floral arrangements and additional decor items are not included in menu pricing.)

You and your guests have the option of enjoying stationary or passed hors d’oeuvres, which can also be paired with one of our three-course plated dinners. 

Hot Hors D'oeuvres

  • Cajun Catfish Fingers

    $1.75 per ea

    gluten free

  • Wood Grilled Chicken Skewer

    $1.75 per ea

    gluten free

  • Pimento Mac & Cheese Bites

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Crab Imperial Stuffed Mushroom

    $2.50 per ea

    gluten free

  • Cajun Shrimp & Grits

    $2.50 per ea

  • North African Spiced Grilled Baby Lamb Chops

    $5.25 per ea

    gluten free

  • Grilled Vegetable Skewer

    grilled seasonal vegetables & peppadew peppers

    $1.75 per ea

    gluten free, vegan

  • Creole Tomato Soup & Mini Grilled Cheese

    $2.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Crab Hushpuppies with Cajun Remoulade

    $2 per ea

  • Braised Beef Short Rib Tartlet

    $2.50 per ea

  • Tempura Cauliflower Bites w/Hot Honey Drizzle

    $1.75 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Smoked Salmon & Boursin Cheese in Puff Pastry

    $3 per ea

  • Collard Green Pesto Stuffed Mushroom

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegan

  • Grilled Tofu Skewer

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegan

  • Fried Oyster with Horseradish Aioli

    $3.75

  • Southern Fried Chicken Wingettes

    with hot honey drizzle

    $2

Cold Hors D'oeuvres

  • Savannah Pickled Shrimp

    $2.50 per ea

    gluten free

  • Blue Crab Toast w/Avocado

    $2.75 per ea

  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail

    $2.50 per ea

    gluten free

  • Creole Deviled Eggs

    $1.75 per ea

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

    $2.50 per ea

    gluten free

  • Smoked Salmon on Cucumber

    $2.50 per ea

    gluten free

  • Caprese Skewer

    cherry tomato, marinated fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic

    $1.75 per ea

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Fresh Pear & Brie Salad Skewers

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Black Eyed Pea Hummus with Garlic Naan

    $2 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Pickled Peach & Tomato Bruschetta

    $1.50

    vegetarian

Mini Desserts

  • Lemon Meringue Tartlet

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Pineapple Brown Sugar Bread Pudding Bites

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Bourbon Pecan Squares

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Mini Sweet Potato Donut

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Down South Banana Pudding

    $1.50 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Milk Chocolate Mousse

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegetarian

Hors D'oeuvres Party Extras

Enhance your hors d'oeuvres party with extras that will wow your guests.

Chef's Carving Station

$15.95 per person* (host selects two of the options below)

Roast Beef with Natural Jus

Carribean Spiced Roasted Turkey Breast

Mango Glazed Salmon

Smoked Beef Brisket

Carving Station includes: Dinner Rolls and Butter, Portobello Mushroom Jambalaya and an assortment of sauces (Creole Honey Mustard, Horseradish, Natural Jus, Mango Chutney & Dill Cream)

 * additional $150.00 flat rate fee for Chef Attendant; replenished for (2) hours

Stationary Hors D'oeuvres Displays

priced per person

Hummus & Pita $6.95 (V)

Fruit & Cheese Board $7.95 (V) 

Crudités $5.95 (Vegetarian or Vegan)

Additional Accompaniments

for all dinner packages, add one or both of the skillets our guests rave about

  • Cornbread Skillet with Honey Butter

    (serves 2-4)

    $9

  • Classic Mac & Cheese Skillet

    4 cheeses & rich cream custard (serves 2-4)

    $13

  • Deviled Egg Hors D'oeuvres
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  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail
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  • Pecan Square
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  • Macarons
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  • Mini Grilled Cheese
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    • Our abundant brunch buffet is $39.95 per person and replenished for 90 minutes.

    Add egg & omelette station for $10.00 additional per person.

    Add egg, omelette & waffle station for an additional $13.00 per person

    Chef attendant fee of $150.00 for egg, omelette & waffle stations.

    Brunch Buffet

    $39.95 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity, beverages & upgrades

    • Green Salad

      Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, champagne vinaigrette

    • Strawberry Fields Salads

      Arugula, strawberry, cucumbers, candied pecans, crumbled bleu, balsamic vinaigrette

    • Mixed Fresh Fruit with Honey-Lime Dressing

    • Cheese Board with Strawberry Jam

    • Cornbread Skillet with Honey Butter

      (serves 2-4)

      $9

    • Three Cheese Omelette

    • Creole Shrimp & Creamy Grits

    • Crispy Catfish with Cajun Remoulade

    • Mini-Fried Chicken Breast & Golden Waffles

    • Turkey Sausage & Turkey Bacon

    • Assorted Pastries

      Lemon tart, double chocolate brownie, brown sugar pineapple bread pudding

    *Buffet is replenished for 90 minutes*

    *Brunch menus are only available for private afternoon events*

    Brunch Menu Upgrades

    • Eggs & Omelette Station**

      $10 per person

    • Eggs, Omelette & Waffle Station**

      $13 per person

    **Additional $150.00 flat rate fee for Chef Attendant, 90-minute duration**

    More Extras for Your Buffet

    • French Toast

      $3.50 per person

    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $2 per person

  • Brunch Buffet
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  • Mimosa Bar
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  • Brunch Buffet Items
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    • Brunch menus are available for events that began between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

                                       


        

    Starters

    Host will choose one starter to be served to all guests.

    • Green Salad

      Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, champagne vinaigrette

    • SOUTHern Caesar Salad

      crisp Romaine lettuce, cornbread croutons, lemon-Parmesan dressing

      vegetarian

    • Fresh Fruit Plate with Yogurt & Pastries

      honey-vanilla yogurt served alongside fresh, seasonal fruit, freshly baked cornbread muffin, fluffy, home-made buttermilk biscuit, whipped butter & strawberry jam

    Entrees

    Host selects two items for guests to choose from.

    • Mango Glazed Salmon

      filet of atlantic salmon, oven roasted broccoli florets & collard green pesto rice

    • SOUTHern Fried Chicken

      served with hot honey drizzle, smoked turkey collard greens & sweet potato gratin

    • Chicken & Waffles

      fried boneless breast of chicken atop a fluffy, Belgian-style waffle with syrup...............????

    • SOUTHern Brunch Plate

      Crispy fried catfish, cheese omelette, French toast, turkey bacon, creamy grits & Creole spiced potatoes.

    Dessert

    A sampling of delectable sweets including lemon meringue tart, double chocolate brownie & pineapple bread pudding.
  • Brunch Plate
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  • Dessert Sampler
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    • $49 Dinner Menu

    Our plated three-course dinner menus feature our most popular dishes. As the host, you will select one menu to be served to your entire party.

    Starters

    Guest chooses one starter for the entire group.

    • Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

      garnished with pickled red onion, capers & micro greens

    • SOUTHern Caesar Salad

      crisp Romaine lettuce, cornbread croutons, lemon-Parmesan dressing

    • Classic Mac & Cheese Skillet

      4 cheeses & rich cream custard (serves 2-4)

    Entrees

    Guest chooses two main courses for all guests to choose from.

    • Beef Short Rib

      bbq jus, baby green beans & sweet potato gratin

    • Vegan Jambalaya

      A favorite New Orleans dish modernized by using plant-based "sausage", barbecued jack fruit, and seasonal vegetables with Southern red rice

    • Mango Glazed Salmon

      filet of atlantic salmon, oven roasted broccoli florets & collard green pesto rice

    • SOUTHern Fried Chicken

      served with hot honey drizzle, smoked turkey collard greens & sweet potato gratin

    Dessert

    Host chooses one dessert for all guests.

    • Lemon Pound Cake

      rich, buttery pound cake with lemon drizzle icing

    • New York Style Cheesecake

      ultra creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust & seasonal fruit compote

    $59 Dinner Menu

    Our mid-priced menu offers more of our guest's all-time favorite dishes.

    A plated three-course dinner menu featuring our all-time guest favorites.

    As the host, you will select the menu to be served to your entire party.

    Starters

    • Strawberry Fields Salad

      arugula, cucumbers, candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese dressed with white balsamic vinaigrette

      dairy, egg

    • Crab Cake Appetizer

      served with Creole mustard tartar sauce

    • Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

      garnished with pickled red onion, capers & micro greens

    Entrees

    • West Indian Curried Chicken

      semi-boneless breast of chicken, purple cabbage, smoked turkey collard greens & Carolina rice

    • New Orleans Seafood Duet

      4 oz Creole spiced lobster tail & crispy Cajun catfish served with broccoli & Jambalaya rice

    • Beef Short Rib

      bbq jus, baby green beans & sweet potato gratin

    • Vegan Jambalaya

      A favorite New Orleans dish modernized by using plant-based "sausage", barbecued jack fruit, and seasonal vegetables with Southern red rice

    Dessert

    • Brown Sugar Pineapple Bread Pudding

      served with Foster's sauce

    • Seasonal Fruit Cobbler

      fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit under a sugary crust served with vanilla bean ice cream

    Our top-tier dinner menu is sure to impress your guests.

    Starters

    Host chooses one starter for all guests

    • Nola Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo

      turkey andouille sausage, green onions, Carolina rice

    • Farm Fresh Beet Salad

      roasted and pickled beets, candied pecans, honey goat cheese, baby arugula dressed with classic vinaigrette

    • Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade

      thick sliced green tomatoes dredged in cornmeal, topped with sautéed, spiced shrimp remoulade & pickled red cabbage

    Entrees

    Host selects two entrees for guests to choose from.

    • North African Spiced Lamb Shank

      tender-braised, cumin-scented carrots, Moroccan rice & lamb jus

    • Maryland-Style Lump Crab Cakes

      lightly seasoned lump crab served with Creole mustard tartar sauce, broccolini & Caroline rice

    • New Orleans Seafood Duet

      4 oz Creole lobster tail and crispy Cajun catfish with broccoli & Jambalaya rice

    • Caribbean Salmon

      grilled salmon fillet with mango chutney glaze, charred broccolini & Southern red rice

    • Vegan Jambalaya

      A favorite New Orleans dish modernized by using plant-based "sausage", barbecued jack fruit, and seasonal vegetables with Southern red rice

      vegan

    • Cornbread Skillet with Honey Butter

      (serves 2-4)

      $9

    Dessert

    • Dessert Sampler

      A selection of mini desserts including lemon meringue tart, double chocolate brownie & pineapple bread pudding

    There is a minimum of 2 hours for all bar packages.  Bar packages must be paired with food; hors d'oeuvres, a buffet or seated brunch or dinner. Prices do not include applicable taxes or gratuity. Menus are subject to change.

    Non-Alcoholic Beverage Option

    A selection of non-alcoholic beverages priced at $9.95 per person, per hour to include House-made Sweet Tea, Strawberry-Hibiscus Lemonade, Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea, Assorted Fruit Juices (orange, apple, cranberry) & Sodas (Coca-Cola, Ginger Ale, Lemon-Lime and Diet Coke)

    Wine & Beer Bar

    A selection of our house wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon) & bottled beers priced at $15.95 per person for the first hour then $12.00 per person, per hour, after the first hour, and for all additional hours. Wine & Beer Bar also includes all non-alcoholic beverages.

    Standard Open Bar

    Our standard open bar package is priced at $24.95 per person for the first hour, then $15.00 per person per hour, after the first hour and for all additional hours. The standard open bar includes a selection of spirits, house wines, & bottled beer*. Tier three bar will feature Smirnoff Vodka, Absolut Citron, Tanqueray Gin, Four Roses Bourbon, Bacardi White Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey & Hennessy VS. This bar option will also include non-alcoholic beverages.

    Premium Open Bar

    Tier 4, our premium bar package, is priced at $33.95 per person for the first hour, then $19.00 per person, per hour, for each additional hour. Included in this package are premium international brands and locally sourced spirits, house wines and bottled beers, and includes all non-alcoholic beverages. Featured brands include Tito’s Vodka, Grey Goose Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum, Patron Silver Tequila, Makers’ Mark Bourbon, Bulleit Straight Bourbon, Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Black Whiskey, Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, Grand Marnier, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Chambord, Amaretto DiSaronno, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Premium Open Bar also includes non-alcoholic beverages.

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