Cleveland is lacking in the soul food department but SOHO more than makes up for it with their modern southern food.
Who wouldn't be happy to start a meal with perfect biscuits, butter and a bit of jam? The biscuits are perfect- better than my own.
If you have a hankering for fried chicken, SOHO is the place. I can't think of another place in Cleveland that makes fried chicken in this league. It's always super crisp outside and tender and juicy inside and the mashed potatoes are just right.
SOHO always has at least one thoughtful vegetarian option on the menu. If that offering happens to be dumplings in any form, opt for it whether or not you're a vegetarian.
I've saved my most favorite thing for last, the Pimento Cheese Spread. I am crazy for Pimento Cheese Spread, I've met very few I've not liked. That said, SOHO's Pimento Cheese Spread is THE BEST PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD IN THE WORLD. They serve it with fresh, house-made chips which are also perfect though I'm fond of putting the cheese spread on a biscuit.
Oh, I almost forgot, they've got a great cocktail list and every one I've tried has been well made and well balanced.
SOHO is a Cleveland gem.