• CLOSED: Southern Social

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Barbecue restaurant offering vegan options including hummus, cauliflower steak, and the Beyond burger. Reported closed March 2024.


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16 Reviews

First Review by maddie122

GreenMountainie

Points +877

Vegan
22 Jan 2023

Thank you!

After a long day, I ordered two beyond burgers and it exceeded my expectations. Outstanding customer service from the front entrance ladies.

Sadly I ate first and picture later again.

CoraSao

Points +125

Vegan
19 Jun 2022

Delicious vegan options

I love that they have a section in the menu for vegan options. Not common in Vero Beach. I had a delicious grilled cauliflower with brussel sprouts and vegan mashed potatoes.

Pros: “Lots” of vegan options (in comparison)

Cons: Not cheap

kaleIris3

Points +16

Vegan
27 Jan 2022

Wow! Amazing vegan options on menu!

I had the veggie rice bowl with tofu. Tofu was crispy and there were tons of veggies. The most important thing was the flavors. They sauce was well balanced, slightly spicy and amazing! We had bourbon Brussels for app that were yummy. I would go back in a heartbeat, but I live in Maine! My portion was very large. There was even a vegan cheesecake for dessert but I was too stuffed! Don’t miss this place. My husband is a pescatarian and he had an arugula beet salad with blackened snapper that was delicious he said.

Pros: Many vegan options, Super friendly, helpful waitstaff

Cons: A bit loud

CarlyMarisa

Points +53

Vegan
06 Aug 2021

Go somewhere else

We were appreciative of a regular restaurant having some vegan options (a bbq place no less). Unfortunately it really missed the mark. We tried three vegan entrees: the burger was average and we ordered the bam sauce on the side but neither burger came with any, the rice bowl lacked any vegetables and didn’t come with the onions that were advertised on the menu, and the pesto gnocchi. Out of the three the best by far was the gnocchi, comes with Brussels and green beans which were also good. Pesto was average. We ordered a beet salad thinking it would be vegan, bc the website description didn’t mention cheese. It came with a huge burrata on top of it. Everything else we ordered was vegan including a special vegan dessert, you would think they’d ask about us ordering the thing with cheese. The salad had like a quarter of a beet, only a few slices. Pretty disappointed overall and way overpriced. Two thumbs down. I hope they can improve their vegan options.

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-06

Pros: A few vegan options

Cons: Expensive, Disappointing food

Sandyander

Points +1295

Vegan
19 May 2021

Vegan options

It’s so refreshing to find a place that has real vegan options instead of just modifying other items on the menu, not to mention it was delicious. I will definitely be returning for the food and the pear margaritas!

Pros: Good vegan options, well labeled. , Great drinks

christopher

Points +1101

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

Great Food

Had to order for a BBQ to bring our own food. Called ahead to order. To start we each had Black eyed pea Hummus served with pita and crudite. Tasted great. Similar to refried beans.
Entree we had the roasted cauliflower with arugula and the vegan meatloaf. The cauliflower was smoky with a wonderful BBQ light sauce. The meat loaf looked like a steak and we were afraid to eat it. We were assured it was vegan. It was a seitan gluten product that tasted good but when you don't eat meat, this was too much like to meat. Flavor was great.

Staff was off the chart friendly and helpful. Atmosphere beautiful and a line to get in. They serve meat so you can bring non vegans.

Really good place. Will return.

Pros: Great flavors, Amazing staff, Great atmosphere

Cons: Not in my home town! I wish it was!

ixeldog

Points +276

Vegan
19 Jun 2020

Surprisingly good for dietary restrictions

Designations on the menu for Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free. Entire section for Vegetarian and Vegan with a half dozen delicious sounding entrees. The mushroom dumplings were awesome, and the meatloaf pretty good (bit of an odd texture). Great cocktail menu too. Only real complaint was that I don't think they had much that was vegan and gluten-free, but would absolutely go back - still a couple dishes I would love to try

Pros: Clearly marked dietary restrictions on the menu, Many vegan options, Good food

Cons: Not many (or no) gluten-free vegan options

goyams

Points +46

Vegan
24 May 2020

Awesome

Went two days in a row, great food and service. Had the country fried cauliflower and the mushroom dumplings, both were awesome.

Pros: Unique vegan option

TyTy81

Points +134

Vegan
14 May 2020

Delicious vegan dumpling & mushrooms cream sauce

Can’t wait to come back . I had the black eyed pea hummus as a starter and the dumpling mushroom cream sauce which was absolutely delicious . Def worth checking out if you are ever in Vero beach . Cute bbq restaurant with plenty of vegan/ vegetarian options on the menu .

crystaljovae

Points +42

Vegan
14 Oct 2019

Vegan feast in Vero!

I was born and raised in Vero but haven’t lived here in years. This place is incredible! We went and had an awesome vegan feast since all vegan items are clearly marked. Appetizers of field pea hummus and veggies was light and delicious. We had 3 jalapeño corn muffins and vegan butter. For our entrees we shared everything: 1. Smoked cauliflower steak with a pistachio crust & Brussels sprouts and potatoes. This was our hands down favorite item. It was huge and well seasoned. 2. Veggie fried rice- a close second. Again a large portion and well seasoned. 3. The mushrooms and dumplings- this was our least favorite dish. It needed more pepper, which is an easy fix, but it did have a tangy after taste. They also prepared an extra vegan side of Brussels sprouts too. For dessert we had the s’mores brownie. It was delicious. My only complaint is that the brownie is served cold. It should be hot. Maybe next time we will ask for that!

Pros: Lots of vegan options clearly marked , Good flavors and creative dishes

Cons: Some dishes are a little expensive , Service left something to be desired

Chris666

Points +431

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Good vegan menu for Vero

I had the mushroom dumplings in cashew cheese and my friend had the roasted cauliflower with red potatoes and Brussel Sprouts with mushroom gravy. Both meals were pretty good. In a town with no Vegan restaurants and few with vegan menu items it’s worth trying once in awhile. But a bit pricey for what you get and Ive had better cashew cheese at other vegan restaurants.

Pros: Vegan items clearly marked on the menu. , One of the few restaurants w vegan items in town

Cons: Expensive. , Not the very best for the money.

lulumcc

Points +209

Vegan
17 Mar 2019

good food, better atmosphere

lots of vegan options clearly labeled on menu. met a vegan couple leaving as i was walking in too. i got the potato dumplings, very tasty but heavy. cool market thing was happening behind the restaurant with live music and crafts. staff was very knowledgeable and friendly!

JMBach

Points +27

Vegetarian
20 Jan 2019

I'd happily give this 5 starts if I could.

There were 3 in our party, included 1 vegan and 1 mostly vegan pescatarian, and we all raved about our meals. The best restaurant food we'd had in a long time. The staff was great too.

Pros: Several options for vegan and vegetarian.

Cons: Slightly noisy.

sullivusb

Points +305

Vegan
01 Jan 2019

Quite Good

There were about four or five vegan dishes on the menu the night we were there. I got the potato dumplings in a cashew cream sauce which were very good - quite rich and very filling I took about half of them home. My husband got the Beyond Burger which was also excellent. The real winner of the night was the vegan jalapeno corn muffins: they were quite crumbly but probably the best tasting muffins I've had in years. I also had the vegan dessert option, a marshmallow smores brownie, which was good although the brownie was a little hard for my taste (although my husband says I'm extra picky about brownies).

One odd note is that we visited the restaurant at about 6:30 on a Sunday. Since we didn't have a reservation the hostess initially told me us it would be a 30-35 minute wait. But five minutes later we were seated and the restaurant was very empty (although it did fill up very quickly starting at about 8:00).

Pros: Several vegan options, really tasty food, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Cons: Reservations are probably a good idea

jjespitz

Points +78

Vegan
30 Dec 2018

Many vegan options

There were 5 different vegan entree options and some vegan appetizers as well. The food was delicious and the vegan options were clearly marked on the menu.

Pros: Many options , Clearly marked vegan options, Delicious food

maddie122

Points +39

Vegan
15 Jul 2018

Very Accommodating

Adorable rustic ambiance, clearly marked vegan options on the menu, and the best cocktails I've ever had. What more could you want?? One of the owners is vegan, and everyone from the waiters to the bartenders was more than happy to answer all of my questions. The bar tenders were happy to swap out the liquor in the drinks I wanted for ones that were listed on Barnivore, and similarly to swap out honey for agave. I had the black eyed pea hummus, which was unique and spicy; the Beyond burger, which was cooked perfectly and prepared entirely vegan, including cheese; and they made me sauteed carrots for a side since their listed sides are all made with animal products. I can't recommend this restaurant enough!

Pros: Clearly marked vegan items on menu, Delicious cocktails, Highly accommodating staff

Cons: No vegan side dishes on the menu




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