Southern Soul Barbeque

I heard about Southern Soul online and after checking out so many reviews, I had to give it a go. In fact, I’ve given it three goes in the past two weeks. I’ve had the ribs, wings, brisket and pork. As for the sides, beans, fried okra, Mac and cheese, hoppin John, Brunswick stew, brisket chili, coleslaw and collards. Okay. My two cents. Two out of the three visits, the ribs have been absolutely amazing. By far the best ribs I’ve ever had. Today’s visit resulted with tougher than desirable rib texture, but hey it can’t always be perfect right?! Their wings are so crispy and moist; highly recommend. I absolutely love their brisket. It’s moist and so tender without being super fatty. Their pulled pork was dry one day and absolutely amazing another day. YOU HAVE to get their mustard sauce and hot sauce. Absolutely perfect! All of their sides are okay… nothing to really scream out loud for.. however their meats are elite. Catch them on a good day and it’s absolutely amazing. When smoking meats, timing is everything and to keep up with their non-stop business they must adjust. I think my personal favorite optimal time to dine is Wednesday afternoon. I truly do love this place and I will definitely go back to try even more menu items. Plus the drive is quite relaxing up from Jacksonville.

The wife and I were hungry for some good BBQ we saw this place on Drive in and Dives. We tried it and we were not disappointed. it was real good. We will be back again, when we are in town. We recommend coming here.

Barbecue was great! Love the hush puppies and the sauces. Was not a fan of the potato salad. Great place overall to grab some good barbecue.

Closed on Tuesdays, and worth the wait! I had to go Wednesday, after driving there to a closed business Tuesday, but the food was so good I didn’t even care. It’s worth the hype. Get a shirt for me when you go! Got hush puppies, collard greens, baked beans, fatty brisket, smoked wings, a corn dog, a chilli dog and a big smile.

The service was friendly The atmosphere is laid back and chill However we weren't happy with our food our sides weren't anything like my southern favorites . The Peach Cobbler was dry and no banana pudding. There was no wait and that was a plus, and friendly service

Dive! Unbelievable! Amazing food! Very limited seating. Lots of to-go orders. Food is insane! Service good! Line out the door!! Worth the wait!! Brisket and prime rib on weekends only. Pulled pork, ribs and chicken - excellent! Can’t wait to go back on the weekend for their famous brisket and prime rib! Prices are very good! Not expensive, not cheap, just solid, good prices. Very fair. Highly recommend this place!

We’ve eaten at Southern Soul a few times and I figure it’s time for a review. This place is fantastic. Hands down some of the best BBQ we’ve eaten. Everything on the menu is delicious. Some of the best baked beans I’ve ever tried. The potato salad is better than your moms. The meat is smoked perfectly and super tender. All of the sauces pair perfectly. And of course you have to wash it all down with a frozen bourbon cheerwine. Because of its amazing food, great location and super friendly staff I would recommend visiting in the off season as it is a small establishment and gets very busy!

I've eaten at many "seen on tv" restaurants and this one is my new favorite! Beautiful outdoor seating on a sunny day, great southern BBQ that is worth the drive (we traveled 90 minutes to give this food a try!) The ribs were delicious as was the pulled pork and the brisket! Be patient and expect a wait if you go on a busy day, it is worth waiting for.

Food was everything I expected. Pork was great. Outside bartender reminded me of the soup Natzi. Would not sit at the bar again.

Great food with a bit of southern soul, no pun intended. Near the SSI Airport which is kind of cool as planes take off & land as the restaurant is just outside the path of planes. Service is friendly & for the most part quick. Sometimes there is a line but well worth the wait. Grab a brew and park yourself on a picnic bench and just enjoy!

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Was this good BBQ? Yes. Was it worthy of the hype? Probably not. Sadly these days 'good' BBQ is technically amazing BBQ because so many places labeled as a BBQ joint are just pure garbage. When you find a spot which you actually would want to come back to sometime, its such a rarity that it automatically goes into the excellent category. I'd define this place as good. I won't knock the pretty expensive prices because sadly thats the world we live in now. Meat is more expensive than ever before (blackmarket WW2 ration busting excluded) so if a BBQ joint can stay in business and weather the price storm for ingredients, it better be good! My first impression of this place (as a first-timer) is chaotic. There is a very small seating area inside, a long counter and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating at noon on a Friday was packed. The indoor tables were all taken. The counter was completely empty, so I chose it. I found out the reason is that the line to order snakes behind the counter, so be prepared to hear every conversation about what people are thinking about ordering ... the occasional elbow or purse bumping you in the back ... and even a customer or two who asks what you are eating. The inside didn't exactly seem clean ... although I wouldn't call it dirty, either. The staff either was 100% customer service focused ... or completely apathetic and horsing around with each other as if they were in a bar. Its hard to order because the menu is big with lots of options and combos. I got their signature combo platter with brisket, pulled pork and brunswick stew. It was $30-something. When the person near me had an order of ribs arrive, I had instant order regret. The ribs looked good compared to my plate. My brisket photographed better than it tasted. It was on the dry side and average to good. The pulled pork was better but also a bit on the dry and bland side. It came with a sweet bun so you could make a sandwich. The side I chose was mac & cheese, which was the best part of the meal. Salty, cheesy ... orange. It was the perfect non-descript type of mac and cheese ... one step up from Kraft ... that you want at a BBQ joint. The Brunswick stew was good. The vinegar was really present, giving you a sour kick that I am not sure if I liked, or not. It blanced out the sweetness a bit and reminded me of a watery chili. Since the actual town of Brunswick, GA is so close by, this was a must try and I enjoyed it, although not sure I'd rush to order it again. The bbq sauce was a bit frustrating. You are allowed to pick one type. If you ask nicely, they'll bring you a second small cup. I really love places that have the squirt bottles of each within grabbing distance. Especially with the platter, I like to try different sauces. None of the sauces I tried (sweet and mustard) were particularly great. Very vinegar-based and kind of one note. Oddly, when I arrived, I was surprised how there was no smoke smell lingering in the air ... inside or outside. There was no 'bark' on my pork or brisket and I was surprised that the pork tasted kind of bland. Yet despite this, I was burping up smoke taste for the next day and a half, so I am sure they actually must smoke it in house. My overall impression is this is worth a stop. Normally any place the king douche Guy Fietti recommends, I avoid. Parking is tough, seating is limited, the food is above average/good and the staff looks like they are doing their part to support the tattoo and hipster clothing industry. It feels more like Portland, Oregon than close to Savannah, GA ... so if you are looking for the crusty, overweight pitmaster in a tank top and hunting cap, this ain't your spot for that. I'd return if I was in the area, but this wouldn't be my everyday BBQ joint if I lived within 20 miles.

We love this place and stop here every time we come to St Simon's. The eggs rolls are delicious and so is the brisket

There's a reason Southern Soul always has a line out the door! This last trip, I tried the pulled pork, brisket, fried okra, and Brunswick stew--all were absolutely incredible! I love the BBQ sauce used for dipping meats, and the tableside hot sauce for dipping fried okra was clutch. 10/10 recommend! I've never had a bad meal at Southern Soul!

I heard about Southern Soul online and after checking out so many reviews, I had to give it a go. In fact, I've given it three goes in the past two weeks. I've had the ribs, wings, brisket and pork. As for the sides, beans, fried okra, Mac and cheese, hoppin John, Brunswick stew, brisket chili, coleslaw and collards. Okay. My two cents. Two out of the three visits, the ribs have been absolutely amazing. By far the best ribs I've ever had. Today's visit resulted with tougher than desirable rib texture, but hey it can't always be perfect right?! Their wings are so crispy and moist; highly recommend. I absolutely love their brisket. It's moist and so tender without being super fatty. Their pulled pork was dry one day and absolutely amazing another day. YOU HAVE to get their mustard sauce and hot sauce. Absolutely perfect! All of their sides are okay... nothing to really scream out loud for.. however their meats are elite. Catch them on a good day and it's absolutely amazing. When smoking meats, timing is everything and to keep up with their non-stop business they must adjust. I think my personal favorite optimal time to dine is Wednesday afternoon. I truly do love this place and I will definitely go back to try even more menu items. Plus the drive is quite relaxing up from Jacksonville.

This was our first time here. The #7 Southern Soul Sampler is definitely shareable. The ribs had great flavor and seasoning but was very fatty. The brisket and pulled pork were great. Mac-n cheese was good (added some hot sauce for extra flavor). Brunswick stew was excellent. The actual building is quite small so limited seating inside but outside has tables. So it was nice at 5:00 pm. The food is a bit expensive, but overall, a nice experience.

Vacationing in southern Georgia and enjoying time in the Golden Isles. The area is beautiful with lush greenery, full rivers and warm weather. On the drive back to Savannah, we drove by Southern Soul BBQ with huge lines and smiling families ready for the Memorial Day weekend. We were surprised that they were featured on DDD. The establishment looks like a converted gas station. It was very clean. The picnic tables out front and limited inside dining makes this a cozy place. There were at least 40 people waiting in line for this popular BBQ. The staff is hustling, working with smiles and being very receptive to each patron's needs. Everyone was friendly, sharing tables, discussing where they were staying and excited about the long weekend. We ordered a smoked turkey sandwich, BBQ cubano sandwich and an order of hush puppies. The hush puppies were good with a crunchy exterior and soft on the inside. The turkey helping was generous and a mild smoked flavor. The sandwich had no condiments and needed the BBQ sauce to give it flavor. Two pieces of bread with smoked meat does not make a tasty meal. The BBQ cubano was tasty, had great pickles, melted cheese and a good mustard spread. I am confused as to why so many people stood in line for average BBQ. Perhaps, it is just convenient, served in a timely manner and what they are use to eating. I was disappointed with the overall product. The prices are not inexpensive for naked sandwiches and limitations on sauces. Having to pick a single sauce at the counter does not allow me to experiment a combination that works for me. Surely with the prices and volume of patrons, you could place the sauces at the table. I'm sure your margins will cover the expenses.

I was so excited to try Southern Soul BBQ. We went on a Friday which is their Prime Rib day. We arrive around 2:30 to a short line out the door. Then we found out they were sadly already sold out of prime rib. So GO EARLY!!! I then ordered the brisket sandwich. Which comes with no side ($14.99) I added a side of hush puppies. My husband ordered a half rack of ribs which came with 2 sides (market price) . He got the fries and mac n cheese. We were able to get a table inside. There are just a few tables inside and a few outside. You order at the counter give your name and they come find you. If they can't find you they call out your name over the intercom. We got our food and were very excited to dig in. The brisket in my sandwich was hard and hardly had any fat on it. It was a bit tough that some bites hurt my teeth. The fries were cold, the mac n cheese were okay nothing to rave about, and hush puppies were hot and just oaky. The start of the show were the Ribs. They were very delicious. They didn't need any sauce. They are the only reason I am giving a 3 star review. I don't like writing reviews like this but it was just lacking.

I have seen this restaurant on several lists of best barbecue places but never tried it when my sister lived nearby. However, today I had some shopping to do on Jekyll Island and was determined to drive here and try it. So glad I did. The restaurant is your typical casual barbecue joint with both indoor and outdoor seating. I was lucky enough to get one of only five tables inside, so I gladly took it. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which comes with two sides. I chose the macaroni and cheese and baked beans. Both were excellent. The half rack came with 6 ribs, but I was only able to eat 2 because they were so big. The ribs are smoked with a dry rub on them, and also come with a cup of barbecue sauce for dipping. The sauce was also excellent. Now I know why this place was on so many lists of the best barbecue places.

Pulled pork and brisket was ordered! Pulled pork was great! Got the sweet and hot bbq sauces. Potato salad was cool and refreshing. Hush puppies have a lil secret.... Jalapeños baked right in...... very good!!!! Food was brought out quickly with a holler of our name, a perfect spot to stop when leaving the beach.

Just okay. We came here five years ago and I had remembered it being life changing. Maybe my expectations were too high. I think I'd try it again, next time we visit, since it was so good last time and because it was featured on DDD. It's charming, the way they've turned the gas station into a BBQ joint. However, it's crowded. The cashier seemed unhappy to be here and wasn't friendly about the way he asked us to shut the door. The Brunswick stew was sour. My meat was dry. The spicy sauce was good but I really didn't like the mustard. BBQ is hard because everyone has different tastes and preferences. I think I'm just disappointed considering how much I liked it last time and because it was featured on a well respected tv show. The Cole slaw was probably the best thing on my plate and I added salt and hot sauce to it. I will say, their hot sauce on the table is quite good. So there's another point to them.

I have rated this restaurant before as dine in but this time I am rating as a call ahead order. We go here every time we are in the St Simons area. It is a family favorite. We got the 3 meat platter with Brunswick stew, slaw and a side of hush puppies. I also purchased a bottle of hot sauce and hot BBQ sauce. Ribs and sausage were delicious, but chicken was a little dry. I did not care for the slaw, and the stew was "ok". The hush puppies were excellent. Pros: ordering ahead was nice and easy. They sent text when food was ready. Cons: Believe it or not I think it was ready to fast. They told me 20 minutes which would have been perfect since we were at the pier, but sent me a text after only a few minutes saying it was ready. So by the time I got there food had been sitting for a bit and not to mention I had to stand in line to wait and pay. No burnt ends. This was one of the main reasons we would stop here. When I asked if they had them they said not today, so I am hopeful they will have next time we are in the area. No good choices on kids menu.

This was my second visit to Southern Soul and it lived up to my first experience! The BBQ is delicious and the sides are perfect. Worth seeking out and enjoy picnic style on long benches outside the restaurant. This place has been written up and featured on the Food Network too!

We live in FL and heard this was a good BBQ place and our friends decided to bring us here. Fun atmosphere, colorful, and you can tell the food is good because the line went out the door. We ordered at the register and our food was delivered pretty quickly. The guys had the beef brisket and said it was good, but a bit fatty, didn't taste as fresh as the rest. They also ordered the pulled pork which was juicy and tasty and the barbecuban which was good but a bit dry. The sides were solid good and I enjoyed the hush puppies. Overall, good food and fun spot!

Lunch here is my husband's reward for his first 10k this morning. We were able to order at the counter after a brief wait on early Sunday lunch around 11:30 am. I got three sides-fried okra, hoppin John's, and Cole slaw. I highly recommend the fried okra and the hopping John's is good if you like rice. The hopping John's comes with sausage. My son ordered a pulled pork plate with mac and cheese and fried okra. He really enjoyed it all. My husband ordered the sampler plate which left he stuffed. We also shared a peach cobbler which came warmed and was the perfect ending of a delicious meal. We ate outside under the space heater so the cold was tolerable on a January morning. Otherwise, I would recommend carry out for the less hearty not wanting to dine outdoors.

Everything was fantastic, the hot wings were on point and the pulled pork was also very good. Service was fast and price is ok! Can't wait to go back!

Food is fabulous. Very nice staff. Smile and thank you. They have daily specials and my favorite is Friday since it's Prime Rib Day. Great signature sandwiches too!

The ribs and pork sandwiches were great in taste and quality I know it was a busy weekend but the team was very rude.

Overhyped and very busy. While the food is good, it is not the best bbq I've had on the island. The sides are very good but the portions are lacking. Depending on what time of day you go it may be a long wait. The location has a very cool vibe to it though. Very creative in the way they plaster license plates from all 50 states everywhere. Definitely a cool place to try once.

Food was good! Great place for take out. Very very casual . Atmosphere was more for adults who enjoy adult beverages. Wait time was great for take out.

I was disappointed they were out of brisket when we got there, so we settled for pulled pork. Funny thing is, I wasn't at all disappointed in the pulled pork! It was so tender and delicious. I just couldn't handle how zippy the sauce that came with it was and had to ask for a sweeter one. The fries were good, but couldn't been better with malt vinegar because they were that kind of fry. I also really enjoyed the potato salad. My daughter was a huge fan of the hush puppies and fried okra. It was unfortunately pouring outside, so even though they had the areas covered, seats were wet.

This place was recommended to me by several people. Came in on a Friday around 5:30pm. Small line up in the front but was able to get a seat fairly quick (10-15 mins). I ordered the smoked turkey breast plate with a side of hush puppies and collard greens. The turkey was some of the best I ever had. It was moist, juicy, and flavorful. Came with a side of mustard and bread. Nice think slices of turkey breast. Man was it good! If you eat anything on St. Simon please let this be one of your stops.

Sat at the bar waited 15-20 minutes to get served. Made eye contact many times but nobody would say anything. It was very odd. Just left me and two other customers that sat at the bar.

I've heard about this place so we decided to give it a try. First things first, the Brunswick stew was the best I've ever had. The brisket and pulled pork had perfect flavor. The only reason I give this place four stars instead of five is the ribs. Great flavor, but the ribs were mostly fat.. I am willing to give this place another try, and we will be back!

Yall!? I showed up five minutes till close and I pulled in the parking lot sideways made me a to go order it smells so good I couldn't leave the parking lot without eating it all. Brunswick stew tastes just like mamas. Hot dog I may never go back home to New Orleans.

Such a yummy place! The BBQ was delicious, but the patio was even better. This is the perfect spot for a quick, casual and satisfying lunch. Everyone in our group ordered something different so everyone could taste a variety. Great BBQ sauce. Service was fast and friendly. Place your order at the counter and they bring it to you. Great spot to stop for a quick lunch. Loved seeing the stickers from all over the country, too! Cute spot!

Cool and casual atmosphere. With friendly and quick service. And the food was first rate as was the hot sauce I had with my lunch. The sides I had, collards and fried okra, were very good and the Hoppin John was the best. The only draw back is the flight path you're under from the small airport across the road. But the food is worth the bit of noise you put up with. Eventhough it's no where near me I'll be back.

Meat is so dry. Rib ends were shoe leather. No sauce on anything. Just terrible meal

You folks must've seen my BBQ reviews here on Yelp... And here I go again! Like what I said before, must try BBQ when you're in the South! My husband was actually the one who discovered this joint online and said "This is the spot!" We really didn't have concrete plans on when to go, and it just so happened that we were traveling back home and it'll be on our way. It was perfect timing too since we'll hit it around lunch time. We really didn't really realize the popularity of this BBQ joint until we got there. The line was long and all seats were occupied! But since we didn't want to waste our time finding the place only to see how packed it was, we joined the large crowd of people waiting to try their food. We opt for takeout since we really just wanted to eat and relax after. We got to chat with a group of locals who frequent here and told us that the BBQ was worth the wait. It was a wait indeed as it took about 45 minutes from standing in line to getting our packed food handed to us. While waiting, we decided to go to their small souvenir shop to the right side of the restaurant. Got a couple of bottled sodas and fridge magnets. The lady at the counter even said that it's always busy there. When we finally got the food, my husband and I were so curious that we just had to take a bite of each of our BBQ plate orders. He got the Pulled Pork Plate with coleslaw and BBQ Baked Beans and I got the Brisket Plate with Mac and Cheese and Brunswick Stew. There was no BBQ sauce - we must've missed where to get it. Both BBQ were awesome! It was perfectly smoked, it's tender and it's juicy. It didn't need sauce - although we still like to smother our BBQ with good Ole BBQ sauce. We loved the BBQ Baked Beans which had a touch a smokiness, Mac and Cheese which was gooey cheesey and Brunswick Stew which had a little bit of a kick. The coleslaw was our least favorite though - maybe because we prefer our slaw with a little bit more mayo. It was great BBQ overall. Just need to know where the BBQ sauce is next time. There's online ordering available, but since we like our BBQ fresh out of the smoker, we don't mind waiting again - like what we were told, It was worth the wait!

Got a 1/2 slab with baked beans and collard greens.. The ribs were terrible.. did not fall off of the bone at all, and were honestly extremely hard to get off of the bone. Once you did get it off of the bone, it was pure fat. The baked beans were delicious but the collard greens were lacking flavor and pretty disappointing. I think it is definitely not worth all of the hype especially for $50 for two people to eat..

My family tried this place it was referred to us by Sea Islands concierge so we gave it a go. I ordered 1/2 slab, the ribs did not fall off the bones. They were ok, little dry needed to be cooked with more sauce. (I know they provide different sauces but while being cooked to keep it more juicy and tender it needs something). The bbq beans were delicious. Collard greens could use more seasoning. Potatoes salad was a little dry but pretty good. Mac and cheese was ok. Brisket was good and tender. Bbq chicken was also pretty good but could use more sauce baked on. We ordered banana pudding and peach cobbler. They took our order and later told us there was no banana pudding. That was disappointing. The peach cobbler, was extremely dry there were barely any peaches in it, it looked like bread crumbs. I don't know if we got the end of the peach cobbler but it was ridiculous I've never seen peach cobbler so dry. I wish I had taken a picture. It was unbelievably dry.

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: Place your order at the counter and they'll call your name and bring the food out. MENU: ** Brunswick Stew = (4.75) Great! ** St. Louis Ribs = (4.5) Very Good! Especially with the Hot BBQ Sauce;) ** Brisket = (4.25) Very tasty...Could be juicier though... ** Berry Cobbler = (4.25) Very good ** Collards = (4) very good ** Pulled Pork = (4) very good, but prefer BC Style w. Vinegar more;) ** Peach Cobbler = (4) very good ** Unsweetened Tea = (4) Very good * Pimento Cheese = (3.75) Good * Potato Salad = (3.75) Good *** Banana Pudding = At their Sister Location next door, they sell Banana Pudding to go, and apparently, it's worth trying, next time for us;)

Great pulled pork, very popular with locals and for good reason. Service is prompt and atmosphere is casual and friendly. Parking is terrible, but worth the walk.

Great BBQ. I recently came to SSI from KC, and had to try some local BBQ. I had heard of Southern Soul from the Food Network, but also had it suggested to me by a few locals. It is in a gas station, which is awesome. The best BBQ in KC also started in a gas station (Joe's KC BBQ), so I loved that connection. I thought the ordering process was a little strange. There was a sign on the door saying only one group could be inside ordering at a time, but due to the glare on the windows/glass door I couldn't see someone was already in there. I opened the door and peeked in to see if anyone was in there, but before my eyes could even adjust from the sunlight to the dimly lit interior, the counter person sternly directed me back outside. I thought it was a little harsh and unkind the manner in which it was done. I think the ordering flow should be better optimized for sure. When I did go inside, I got the distinct feeling we were annoying the person at the counter with our questions about best sellers, favorite things on the menu, etc. BBQ excites me, and I love trying new places, especially BBQ places. Usually folks are excited to share and guide newcomers through the menu and help them have a great experience. I know everyone has off days and things going on in their lives, but the grumpy attitude and curt answers were unexpected. It wasn't like there was a huge line of people behind us waiting. We went late afternoon on a Wednesday, so nothing on the island was even that busy at the time. There was no one else waiting to order. I ordered the brisket sandwich, and the group got some sides to share. I thought the brisket was excellent, comparable to what you'd find at some of the top tier places in KC. Very tender, moist, and a good smoke ring. I liked the thickness of the slices too - about 1/4 of an inch. The hush puppies, beans, and fries were all good as well. I also tried some pulled pork, and found it to be juicy and tender, and it had a great flavor. The sweet BBQ sauce was too sweet for me, even coming from KC where we are known for our sweeter sauces. I really loved the hot and the mustard sauces though. Both had a nice kick, and combining the sweet and hot was also good.

Always reliable! And worth the wait during the in season. I always go for the pulled pork

I was in the area and Yelp helped me find a solid BBQ destination. If I revisit the area, I'll return (early). We arrived around 5PM. The place was very busy and we had a 20 minute wait (positive sign in my book). With a myriad of options, I needed 10 minutes of the wait to make up my mind. For the most part, I think I picked wisely. I chose the two meat platter. Sadly, they were already out of brisket. I picked pulled pork and a 1/2 rack of ribs. Both meats were very good; as were their sauces. As for sides, I loved the Brunswick stew. It had great flavor and was very filling. The Mac & Cheese had good flavor but was too dry for my liking. I got a small order of deep fried okra (when in Rome). I received a lot for the price; however, I'd call it good, not great. My dining partner was impressed with his meal as were some friends we ran into while dining. Overall, we thought we received generous amounts of food at a reasonable price. Throw in the full bar (around the side) and gift shop to round out the experience. Definitely, a BBQ place I'd try again!

I really tried to like this place. The atmosphere was nice. The staff could have been more attentive. The brisket is fatty. I asked for lean meat but was given fatty. The okra and fries were ok. I thought about having dessert but passed because I was already disappointed with the food.

St Simon Island's got soul ... and great BBQ! Looking for some of the world's most tender ribs, pork and over the top Brunswick Stew... here it is! And ... they have Banana Pudding!

Stopped on Friday to get the prime rib special sandwich. 5:30 PM. They are already out of the special. Pi-- poor management. No draft beer. Cans only. When you make a special trip for the special and the restaurant is out of the special at 5:30 it's bad management. I detest bad customer service. If I want that I go to Wal-Mart. It's expected.

OMG! Some of the best bbq I've had anywhere. Do not miss this experience. We came for lunch and didn't want to leave. I ordered the half rack of ribs and two sides:,Mac & cheese and hoppin' John. The ribs were smoked and meaty. There was a choice of 3 different sauces -- I chose the sweet one, but after tasting the ribs felt no need for any sauce. The macaroni was baked -- not mushy or wet like some -- and the cheese had been baked into it. The hoppin John was the Uber version of red beans and rice with bits of sausage -- like a dirty rice -- and a touch of spice and a touch of pepper. A very good side choice. My husband got one of his favorites -- Brunswick stew. It came in 3 sizes and he chose the pint. It was full of meat (pulled pork) and had lima beans, carrots, corn in a savory sweet broth. It was very filling and he loved it. For dessert, we got their banana pudding. It had a piece of banana and a vanilla wafer cookie in every bite. We sat inside at the bar and there are a few other seats inside. Plus there is a bar and outside picnic table seating. All the other dishes we saw go by looked equally appealing -- pulled pork, brisket, sausage, et al. I think what ever you order here, you'll be pleased. Go early if you're coming for lunch as this place is quite popular with locals and visitors alike. You'll thank me.

Call in your order ahead of time to avoid the wait. The ribs, pulled pork, and baked beans were excellent, loved the hoppin johns and the Brunswick stew!

Stay away, it is entirely too good and I am worried it will become overcrowded. Your welcome.

Wow! A must do while you're on the island. Our group really enjoyed themselves. The place is a local legend.

Disappointing to say the least. Guy should be ashamed of himself!!! They were busy and I don't understand why. Food was tough and pricey. Coleslaw was tasteless. Would not go again!!!

If I could rate it zero stars, I would. Took money and an hour and a half later.... Still no food delivered. What was delivered was cold, and not worth the wait. Save money and time and go elsewhere

Best BBQ restaurant I've ever been to in my 22 years on this planet. As a fellow pit master, this place is giving my own bbq a run for its money. The goal I have when trying a new bbq place is to order a sampler of meats. Today I tried a 3 meat sampler with Brisket, Turkey and Pulled Pork. The brisket was smoky, tender and juicy. The Turkey was very flavorful and had a nice smoke flavor and just very juicy. The pork tasted pretty good, only critique was I wish it was pulled better. There were some big chunks of pork that would be pulled out of the sandwich with one bite. Other than that, the Mac n cheese and potato salad where spot on. everything was a 10/10. This is a must stop destination for any food and especially bbq lovers out there.

Southern Soul was recommended to our family by several friends when they found out we were visiting St. Simons. They are closed on Mon & Tues, so we decided to try it on our way out on Wednesday afternoon. First - parking is very limited, but after circling around a few times we were able to find parking behind the building in the gravel lot. There was a line of about 10 people outside waiting to place orders which went pretty quickly. My family of 4 was able to find seating with no issue - the picnic tables are spacious and able to seat more than one party. Food: - Pulled pork was flavorful but dry - with the BBQ sauce it was fine on my sandwich but my husband got the platter and was disappointed in the dryness of the meat. - Mac & cheese was awful - dry, no flavor at all. My 3 year old who eats Mac & cheese indiscriminately even poked at it throughout her meal and didn't enjoy it nor finish it. - Collards we're okay but also lacking in flavor. I added S&P and hot sauce and then they were better. - Hushpuppies were good but not great. After placing our order, we waited 45 minutes for our food and unfortunately the food was not worth the wait during our visit. There was an announcement made during our visit that they were behind because of a new computer system - so maybe the wait isn't usually that long? But nonetheless, we left pretty disappointed and don't think we'd return.

Let me start by saying the food is a 4+ but the overall food experience left a little to be desired. Ordered over $100 worth of take out food on a Thursday evening as we were entertaining. Picked the food up about 6:30pm got home around 7pm when we took the food out of the bag noticed that a significant portion of our order was missing. The missing portion was a full order of ribs. Mac n cheese, okra and fries. We called at 7:04pm but no answer on the phone as they close at 7pm I went back when they opened the next morning ordered another $75 worth of food talked to someone about our missing order the evening before. They pulled up our receipt and ga e us what we didn't receive. No apology, no let us take care of this just please wait we will get you what we left out of your dinner order. Pretty weak customer service The food is good, and this place is well known and popular but seems like customer appreciation and service is non- existent