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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 coordinator, 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 varies depending on day of week, time and length of event and time of year. Taxes, gratuities/service fees/venue rental, entertainment, linens, floral arrangements, etc are not included in menu pricing.)

You and your guests have the option of enjoying stationary or passed hors d’oeuvres, which can 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 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

    $2 per ea

  • Braised Beef Short Rib Tartlet

    $2.50 per ea

  • Cauliflower Bites

    with pickled green tomato aioli

    $1.75 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Smoked Salmon & Boursin 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

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

  • Cucumber & Smoked Salmon

    $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

  • Oysters On-the-Half Shell

    with cucumber mignonette sauce

    $3.75 per ea

    gluten free

  • Black Eyed Pea Hummus with Garlic Naan

    $2 per ea

    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

  • Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegan

  • Assorted Cheesecake Bites

    $2 per ea

    vegetarian

  • Fruit Filled Chocolates

    $2 per ea

    gluten free, vegetarian

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 Package (Tier One)

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 (Tier Two)

A selection of our house wines & 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. Tier two package also includes all non-alcoholic beverages.

Standard Open Bar (Tier Three)

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 package will also include non-alcoholic beverages.

Premium Open Bar (Tier Four)

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.

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

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

Starters

  • SOUTHern Caesar Salad

    creamy lemon parmesan dressing & crunch cornbread croutons

    dairy, egg

  • Classic Mac & Cheese

    blistered tomatoes & heirloom tomato sauce

  • Creole Deviled Eggs

    garnished with pickled red onion, capers & micro greens

Entrees

  • SOUTHern Fried Chicken

    drizzled with honey and served with smoked turkey collard greens &scalloped sweet potatoes

  • Low Country Catfish & Gulf Shrimp

    cornmeal dusted farm-raised catfish, sautéed shrimp, charred asparagus, corn maque choux & tomato-okra sauce

  • Beef Short Rib

    boneless, fork tender beef, baby green beans, scalloped sweet potatoes & BBQ jus

  • Vegan Jambalaya

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

Dessert

  • New York Style Cheesecake

    exceptionally creamy and light with graham cracker crust topped with a mixed berry compote

Starters

  • Strawberry Fields Salad

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

  • Southern Fried Shrimp Deviled Eggs

    our creamy, rich deviled eggs topped with seasoned, fried shrimp

  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade

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

Entrees

  • Pan Seared Chicken Breast

    airline breast of chicken with red wine demi-glace served with asparagus & brown butter fingerling potatoes

  • Maryland-Style Lump Crab Cakes

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

  • New York Strip Steak

    served with bleu cheese butter, charred asparagus & brown butter fingerling potatoes

  • 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

Dessert

  • Pineapple Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

    with vanilla custard & Jamaican rum sauce

  • Seasonal Fruit Cobbler

    fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit under a sugary crust

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 with Honey Butter

  • 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**

    $5 per person

  • Eggs, Omelette & Waffle Station**

    $6.50 per person

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

Other Options for Your Buffet

  • French Toast

    $3.50 per person

  • Breakfast Potatoes

    $2 per person