Poogan's Southern Kitchen – Forest Acres

Our staff person Tucker was outstanding!

Certainly! Below is a draft of a Google review for Poogan's Southern Kitchen, capturing your experience: --- **Review for Poogan's Southern Kitchen** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars) We recently dined at Poogan's Southern Kitchen and had a mixed but largely positive experience. First off, the food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us more than satisfied. The staff was friendly and provided courteous service, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Impressively, despite being a large group of 7, we were seated with minimal wait time, which was a pleasant surprise. However, our visit did come with a notable concern. Upon arrival, we were informed that our party would have to split into two different booths, each with a separate server, and that we would receive one check per grouping. Understanding the constraints, we agreed to this arrangement. Unfortunately, this setup meant we weren't able to actively engage with half of our party during the meal, which detracted from the group dining experience we were looking forward to. Adding to our disappointment, both groups were charged a large party fee on our respective checks. This was surprising and a bit frustrating, considering we were effectively separated into smaller parties with different servers, on opposite sides. It seemed incongruent with the reasoning behind a large party fee, given the division. In summary, while the food and service at Poogan's Southern Kitchen are commendable, the handling of our large group and the unexpected charges left a bittersweet taste. We hope that feedback like ours will encourage a reevaluation of policies regarding large groups, ensuring future diners can enjoy their meals to the fullest, regardless of party size. #TeSheraEats Feel free to adjust the rating or any part of the review to better reflect your experience.

We had brunch and my food was excellent but my husband didn’t like how his eggs were prepared. Our server made sure to get them prepared to his liking

Had the lavender martini and fried chicken plate. It was AMAZING. Tucker was awesome and very patient. Definitely will be back.

My waiter Tucker was very helpful and a fun vibe food came out super fast

Tucker was my server! Very humorous, provided quality service, and suggested amazing recommendations. 10/10 will have Tucker as my server again! ASK FOR TUCKER!!!

Last night my Mother, Daughter, & I went to dine in at Poogan's and let me state how this place Exceeded our Expectations from the cleanliness, décor, & quiet atmosphere !! We were welcomed & greeted by Tara whom made the BEST drinks & was very kind. Once seated, our waiter; Jalen assisted us and provided us with many suggestions all while waiting patiently as we decided. Jalen knowledge of the menu and level of service was Exceptional. As for the food; Every bite was delicious. We all enjoyed every bite. We would definitely return!!! Oh! Between us three; we had the Fried Chicken Dinner, Chicken & Waffle Meal, & A Salad... Outstanding!!! Thank You All~ Tierra

We needed Southern cooking for our first meal in Columbia, South Carolina. We opted for a familiar name that was close to our Airbnb. We love Poogan’s Porch in Charleston, so thought that this was a reliable bet. It was, for the most part. We started with a bloody Mary that we turned into a Michelada. Then, a cup of she crab soup, fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, a fried chicken platter, biscuits, coleslaw, and collard greens. We ordered the white meat fried chicken plate, but they were very willing to substitute a thigh for the drumstick. That way my partner and I got our favorite pieces. I probably wouldn’t order the blue crab dip again. It was pretty average. Just a cheese dip flavored with crab. I also probably wouldn’t order the Bloody Mary again. They have an elaborate 18 spices (I think). They are very proud of that mix. However, it appears they have trouble with the balance of spices because they are so dense that if a bartender doesn’t shake it EVERY time, they pour off the liquid mix and let all the solid particles sink to the bottom meaning even if they shake it the next time, now the ratio of spices is off. It was really overwhelming. So much so that we decided to try to dilute it by creating a Michelada and cutting it with beer. It was still a misfire. If you do order the Bloody Mary, be sure to suggest they ask the bartender to shake the mix well before pouring.

Great food! You need to eat here at least once.