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| - Looking for a new happy hour spot where you end up staying for dinner? Southern Rail just might be what you are looking for. We met here with a small group of friends where we posted up at the bar on a Friday evening. Had the chance to sample some of the cocktails from their drink menu. My absolute favorite was the Austin Mule. An updated version of the moscow mule...very refreshing! I also tried the hush puppy. It was good, but different. I am a fan of grapefruit and bitter, but this was maybe a little too bitter for my taste.
By about 8pm we were hungry. At that time, the restaurant was still busy, so we were seated at an extended bar. Our waiter was great. Very informative regarding the menu and the wine list. He helped us choose an amazing bottle of wine.
Our group decided to sample a few things from the menu and share. So while this list will look like we ordered the entire menu, we didn't (this time). Our selections were...Cornbread muffins, fried green tomatoes, succotash, broccoli/cauliflower/leek/rice casserole, the gumbo, and the cider brined pork loin. My favorites were the succotash and the cider brined pork loin. I know that some people on here have mentioned it being over done, but ours was cooked perfectly. Very tender and juicy. And the collard greens and brown butter sweet potatoes that came with the pork were AWESOME.
I know that some people have had a fit over the gumbo not having a proper roux. I get it. But seeing that I have lived in the south, I wouldn't consider this place as authentic southern food. It is southern food with some changes and interpretations. If I expect authentic fried green tomatoes, I need to go and talk to my Mother In Law in Tennessee. This is great southern food, but it has an upscale twist. So just have an open mind if you do decide to go here.
Worth trying! Just come early or be prepared to wait during dinner hours. And as other diners have mentioned, it can be a tad loud in the space.
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