The South Side

South Side is our Tremont go-​to for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The service is always fantastic and the food (especially the chicken and waffles) is always spot on. I am fortunate that this is in walking distance to my house! The prices are not bad for the amount of food you get and the atmosphere is great. I love the outdoor patio in the warm weather to sit with friends and sip a Sunday morning bloody mary!

If your coming here you need to get a Bloody Mary, the selections are crazy including one with a garnish of grilled cheese or one with a jalapeño popper.
Brunch was great, came for dinner once and wasn’t as impressed as I was for brunch.

Went with a decent sized group late on a Friday night and was very nicely accommodated. I had trouble deciding, and the waitress recommended the blackened grouper sandwich. I ordered it out of blind faith and was pleasantly surprised! The fish was generously portioned and perfectly cooked (nice and tender), the ciabatta bread was soft but made for a sturdy sandwich with a ton of flavor. I got the fries with gravy, cheese and bacon along with it and was in heaven. Excited to try more off of their menu.

We came here for breakfast after a late night out in Cleveland. The service was friendly, and fast. The food also came out fast, but my breakfast was not that great.
I was stuck between the Knife and Fork Breakfast Burrito and the Breakfast Enchiladas. I asked for guidance from our waitress, whom pushed me towards the enchiladas. We were also intrigued by «Cowboy Sauce”– fun sauce names always get us! They were only okay, kind of dry on the inside as well. FYI, Cowboy Sauce seems to taste like a cilantro mustard. I saw others who ordered the burrito and that looked FANTASTIC! I definitely made the wrong choice! Oh well. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles, and that was very good.
If you’re in the same situation as I, go with the BURRITO!

I would’ve given this place 5 stars since it’s always my go to place to dine when I’m in Tremont, except last night. I ordered a burger with no bacon, waitress comes out with my meal and it had bacon I let her know instantly in a nice way of course, she goes back in the kitchen comes out a minute later and tells me it’s been taken care of. I knew instantly that in the back they probably just slid the bacon out of my burger, which really upset me. I could’ve done that myself, but the grease of the bacon stays. I think this mistake wouldn’t have happened if she wrote down my order. I tried to eat my burger but I just couldn’t, bacon is something that I can’t eat and it ruined my appetite. I would’ve complained, but I’m not a complainer like that. I just left my tip and acted super natural, I didn’t want to bother the waitress anymore, but I hope that next time someone asks for no bacon don’t just take it out and serve it knowing the grease is there.

I went here with my brother today to grab some dinner. This was my first time here but he had been here two times prior. We were immediately seated and then our server brought us some water. I ordered the tremont burger and wanted it it cooked medium. It was definitely well done but I didn’t send it back because our server never checked on us aftet the food was brought out. Before ordering my brother asked the server if the chicken and waffles were good and he was assured that they were so that’s what he ordered. He was very disappointed with his choice. I also tried the chicken and we both agreed that it tasted like something from a Chinese takeout restaurant. The waffles were okay but definitely not anything special in my opinion. I wish our server would’ve checked in on us more. If it was a busier evening I would be more understanding but it wasn’t that busy. I believe a lot of our problems would’ve been resolved if the staff was more attentive.

First i have to say Ive been to southside a handful of times because I live in the neighborhood and im giving it a two because ive had some good food here. The hostess staff are rude and they asked me everytime ive been to south side «If I think I could be finished with my meal within a period of time «because they have a party. Usually the time frame is 45 mins to a 1 they give me. Thats rude and makes the customers feel rushed. Food takes forever is the morning or brunch so be prepared if you have more than one other person to wait and have your food some what cold.

Just had Sunday brunch here with the fam — crisp, delicious crab cakes with a smooth and flavorful hollandaise sauce. The poached eggs on top were a bit overcooked — it would have been nice to cut into the egg and have the yoke act as a sauce for the cakes. They did have a spicy aioli that was a perfect accompaniment to the cakes. Fun, relaxed environment.

I always forget about The South Side. It’s convenient to get to in Tremont, the menu has so many things that look delicious, and their indoor/​outdoor dining area adds some great ambiance and a ton of seating so that they never seem too full for another table. The last time I went we made a reservation for 10 people just a few hours later in the evening, and they accommodated us exceptionally. But… my food just wasn’t that good. I went on a limb ordering the falafel wrap, and ended up eating everything but the falafel (pita, hummus, turned the lettuce garnish into a few bites of salad) and was «satisfied» with my meal (minus the hard black balls of falafel left on my plate). The person across from me ordered the tacos I wished I had ordered, but they sent some food back on their plate too. My boyfriend got wings and liked those very much. so maybe next time get wings?
I want to go back and try more of the things that looked so tasty on their menu, I just hope they taste as good as I hope they will when they make it to my table. Check it out yourself, maybe I just ordered the wrong thing.

Delish!
I took a friend to The South Side for a late lunch and it was really quite good!
We started off with Bloody Mary’s which were absolutely fantastic!!! We sat by a window that looked over the street and the sum streaming in illuminated the inside and you could get a better sense of the rustic inside and bonus? We noticed we were surrounded by many other beautiful people!!!(lLOL!!!)
No but seriously… My friend ordered eggs, toast, bacon, gravy and was VERY well received… I had buttermilk blueberry pancakes with blueberry sauce and REAL blueberry’s!!! Not a shocker but not so far away another café that is suppose to be good served up this synthetic blueberry concoction that was just awful!!!
But I digress… So yes we had Bloody Mary’s that were fantastic!
Yes our entrees were delicious!!!
And lastly our server was spot on!
Go ahead… Take my word for it… Or don’t…We are all sentient beings and certainly capable of making our own decisions!!!
Right?

I have been coming to the South Side since it opened, and I love the place!
The space is beautiful. From funky bar indoors that is always a happening space, to the covered indoor/​outdoor patio, to the best fair weather patio in Tremont, this place has it covered.
Service is always friendly. I lived down the street 7 years ago, and the manager still greets me on a first name basis every time I’m in town for work!
Food covers great sandwiches to ever-​changing entrees. Their brunches are amazing, and their selection of bloody Mary’s is something to behold. Value is better here than elsewhere in Tremont. This isn’t just bar food!

We had an awesome Saturday lunch here. The staff was so nice and the food was brilliant. Our server, Sarah, was very helpful and attentive.
I had the spinach and artichoke flatbread. And the rest had the pulled pork and grilled cheese of the day. Happy to see this area of town coming alive!

Great atmosphere with cute patio, airy porch type enclosure, and bar area with indoor seating.
Chicken and waffles was heavenly. Be aware, though, the chicken is bone in and it is tempura battered. Both were a surprising stray from how you’d traditionally find that dish prepared; however, it was delicious.
BF got the chorizo burger and loved it. I took a bite and confirmed its tastiness.

Southside in Tremont is a great place to dine, sip and chat with friends. The ambiance also is a great background for date night. For those summer nights they feature a beautiful semi private patio. Some nights they have a musician performing to add a different dimension to your dining experience. If in doubt order the lobster bisque… it is amazing. In addition to the great flavor there are small chunks of lobster throughout. The chicken and waffles are definitely top 3 in the city. So basically the food is great. Be sure to try a specialty cocktail to wash down all the culinary goodness.
Tip: There is a parking lot right across the street, albeit unpaved.

2 words. LOBSTER BISQUE!!!
Member that episode of Seinfeld, when Elaine is like: «We went to dinner, I ordered the lobster bisque, went back to his place yada yada yada yada, went home the next morning.» and Jerry is like «You yada yada yada’d right past the best part!» and Elaine says, «oh no I mentioned the bisque.» That is South Side’s bisque… I’m serious it is that friggin’ good!
I’ve only been here a few other times and had their burger, salads & beer (all delicious)…but nothing compares to their lobster bisque. *drool*

Been here many times over the years, but last night was my first time in a year. We seem to go here more for the nice sized patio than the food.
The food is good, but not great. The service is good, but not great and the
staff are good, but not great.
Again, nice sized patio and decent food, but definitely better options in Tremont neighborhood.

Great place for a quick lunch! I’ve been to this place a couple of times and never made up my mind of how much liked the place. The first couple of times, it was just ok. This time for lunch it was great. Our server was awesome, she was so helpful and very attentive. I had the lobster bisque and I will say that for the price you can’t beat it. It was only $ 7.75 with tax included, SCORE!
I also planned my studs surprise birthday brunch here a few weeks ago. It went so well! There were 14 of us and usually servers are very irritated and hard to deal with when there are so many people in a group, however our servers were great. They were so patient with us. All of our food came out at once and our drinks very flowing.

Food: 5 stars, service: 1 star.
We head in, about 6pm on a Saturday. The bar and the inside are packed, we’re looking for a patio seat. We give the hostess our names and she quotes us 45 minutes for the patio, and tell her we are going to grab some drinks.
No drink prices on the menu. While checking out the menu, I ask a girl what the price of a drink is. She tells me she’s 18 so doesn’t know, ask another server or the bartender. So I ask a server. He tells me he also doesn’t know, ask the bartender. I ask the bartender, she doesn’t know and has to check their POS. Rinse and repeat for 2 drinks. No one seems to know the pricing. If your wait staff doesn’t know, just put it on the menu. Why the guessing game?
No seats at the bar so we head outside to at least enjoy the weather. To our surprise there are 8 – 9 open tables on the patio. Why a 45 minute wait??? We pick a table and sit down. The hostess comes out and tells us we can sit there, but they are «catching up on the tables inside so can’t wait on us» — you have empty tables on a Saturday night. Why not just have enough wait staff to accommodate? It is Saturday after all. You are a restaurant in one of the busiest, trendiest restaurant districts in the city. Get it together.
We finish our drinks. ~15 minutes later, a different hostess comes out and asks us if we need a server. We tell her yes. She hands us menus. We wait another ~20 minutes, no one has seen us and she comes out to seat another table. «Has your waitress seen you yet?» «No, we don’t even have waters.»
She sends out the managers. We place our order. I ask if we can at least have a drink comped. Sure. She walks away, forgetting to ask what we were drinking; comes back out a couple minutes later to ask.
The food was delicious. It’ll keep me coming back, and I’m sure that is the one and only saving grace of this restaurant and why it’s still around.

8 years ago I fell in love with South Side. Back then the menu was 1 page but I still kept on coming back for more. BEST TUNA IN TOWN. Then I moved to Chicago but I still would be in the CLE area at least 4 times a year. I always made sure to visit South Side. 4 years ago I got my purse stolen so I didnt have a driver’s license, therefore I traveled with my passport. The peachy part was that my passport happened to be anything but American. Well the bartender refused to serve me and said that they dont take passports as a form of ID. She gave me this story how the CLE police deprtment instructed them that passports shouldnt be used in bars. Sounded like BS. I was infuriated. I bartend for a living. A passport is the lamborgini of IDs. After a smartass comment that sounded like: «Really, foreigners are not allowed to drink in your bar?» The bartender retracted and goes well that’s the OH law, but you look old enough so I will serve you, just make sure to have your license with you next time. Well, by then my thirst had gone away and my hate for SS knew no bounds. So I left and visited my other beloved joint «the treehouse».
After a lot of requests from my friends, last year I decided to give the place a break and came back. The menu was on steroids and the mean bartender was no longer there. I still like the place. They have good food and a great partio. The staff I have encountered these past few times has been great too but I still have hard feelings about this place so I tend to think twice about visiting them.

What a great, hip eatery! I would definitely eat here again.
I was in town on business and some of local friends suggested we meet here. I perused the menu and wasn’t extremely drawn one way or another but gave it a try. Very impressed! I’m craving my meal right now. I would describe the food as revisited chic comfort food. While some of the dishes sound very plain and simple, each one I saw/​sampled had a touch of class and creativity.
We started out with a gorgeous calamari appetizer with spice pan-​fried julienne vegetables and a cilantro ailoli. It was sweet, spicy, crunchy and the calamari so tender. Very delicious! I am a HUGE calamari fan but the breading has to be light and crispy for me to give it lots of stars and this dish won me over. Loved the extra flavors and the tinge of heat as well! Great twist on a classic seafood appetizer.
I couldn’t have been happier with my selection. I highly recommend the pork tenderloin roulade with mascarpone stuffing, pork bolognese, potato gnocchi and braised kale. It was hearty and delicious! There was so much meat! This is a nice restaurant so I was expecting a high price tag ($ 17) and small plate, but I ended up taking most of it to go. Even the gnocchi was delicious and I’m usually not a fan of it. SO so good.
One of my friends opted for the chicken and waffle. The breading was a little heavier than I would like, but that’s what this dish is all about. And she loved it! I’m guessing this southern classic isn’t very common in Cleveland restaurants so it’s nice to see it on the menu. The combination of sweet and savory is always a winner. I didn’t sample any of the other dishes but everyone was happy. Someone had a sale, another had a huge sandwich and another has pasta. Tremont is an awesome little neighborhood and this is an awesome little eatery!