Southern Soul Barbeque
Barbecue restaurant · St. Simons ·
Oak-smoked meats, Brunswick stew, and Southern specialties served
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Oak-smoked meats, Brunswick stew, and Southern specialties served
"A no-frills, award-winning barbecue joint in the center of the island, co-owned by Griffin Bufkin and Harrison Sapp, this beloved spot has appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives multiple times and regularly lands on Southern “best of” lists. Pulled pork and brisket headline, backed by sides like fried okra, hushpuppies, potato salad, and collard greens." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Known locally as world-famous, Southern Soul Barbeque is recommended for its barbecue on St. Simons Island." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located on an island off Brunswick, this oak-fired barbecue spot turns out pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken, and turkey that its pitmaster and hog farmer calls the “gold standard.” A must-try is the Brunswick Stew, a rich, smoked-meat-forward stew finished with both vinegar and mustard-based Carolina sauces that yields a tangy, hearty yet unexpectedly light flavor profile." - Greg Baker
"Southern Living magazine once dubbed this St. Simons barbecue spot housed in a former gas station “the best barbecue in the South”. While which joints actually serve the “best” barbecue is a matter of personal taste in the South — and will always be a hotly debated topic — Southern Soul does legitimately serve really great ‘cue, along with Brunswick stew. Order the Southern Soul Sampler with a choice of two or three meats (get the brisket and the ribs) and two sides." - Eater Staff
"On St. Simons Island I found that co-owner and pitmaster Harrison Sapp emphasizes pork—especially pork butt at picnics—and views Georgia barbecue as defined more by what locals want and by heart, soul, and history than by strict technical rules; he admits he only started cooking brisket about a decade ago, crafts flavors intended to appeal to kids (and thus families), and highlights Hoppin' John and smoked, well-executed collards as standout, regionally rooted sides." - Mike Jordan