Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
Restaurant · North River District ·
Coastal Texas cuisine & house-brewed beers in historic setting
Coastal Texas cuisine & house-brewed beers in historic setting
"Set inside the Hotel Emma, the scene at Southerleigh is dressed up and lively; a plate of their famous fried chicken and a tall pour of a local draft make an ideal Texas toast." - David Shortell
"Located in the historic Pearl Brewery, Southerleigh combines Texas Gulf Coast flavors with a modern brewpub setting. The brewery’s offerings complement the hearty, coastal-inspired menu and the sprawling interior is vibrant yet relaxed, making it a prime spot for gathering with friends over craft beers and hearty dishes. The restaurant’s high ceilings and opulent interior create an airy grandeur, while large columns strategically break up the space, offering an intimate yet open dining experience." - Lee Escobedo
"With a menu that depends on Southern standards like fried chicken, cracker-crusted redfish, and Lowcountry seafood boils, chef Jeff Balfour’s comfort food doesn’t break many rules. Still, the polished service at this Pearl anchor and Bib Gourmand propels it far above the average down-home spot — as does the selection of quietly innovative brews. The outdoor seats are prime perches for people-watching at the bustling development." - Brandon Watson
"Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery is almost synonymous with the Pearl, the ever-expanding upscale food and shopping development just north of downtown. Under the direction of chef Jeff Balfour, Southerleigh brings Southern comfort food with a coastal flair by way of Galveston. The marinated, seasoned, and pressure-fried chicken is a constant and the fried snapper throats are a must-try. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Polly Anna Rocha, Ben Gonzalez
"I noticed Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery in San Antonio reopened on October 24 after temporarily closing for renovations earlier this summer, sporting new floors, curtains, and paint, and a menu from chef Jeff Balfour that includes duck and shiitake mushroom lumpia rolls, a cold brisket salad, and a crawfish-stuffed chicken roulade." - Nadia Chaudhury