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Soco Restaurant, Orlando, FL
Soco Restaurant, Orlando, FL
Soco Restaurant, Orlando, FL
Soco Restaurant, Orlando, FL
Soco Restaurant, Orlando, FL

Soco Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1984 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Soco Restaurant features Southern Contemporary Cuisine with a progressive culinary approach under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef/Partner Greg Richie. The restaurant offers genuine southern hospitality in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to overall excellence and cultivating Downtown Orlando as a dining destination.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 849-1800
  • Website
    http://www.socothorntonpark.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Richie
  • Private party facilities
    True southern hospitality is in the details, and we handle them all for you. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 22 guests and is the perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options. Please contact Michael Fernandez at michael@socothorntonpark.com or call 407-849-1800.
  • Private party contact
    Scott Mercure: (407) 849-1800
  • Location
    629 East Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Cross Street
    Summerlin Avenue / Central Blvd
  • Parking Details
    The parking garage for Soco Restaurant is located at Thornton Park Central. The parking entrances is located at the west side of the building, on North Eola Drive and on the north side on Jefferson Street. Nominal fees may apply.
  • Public Transit
    Soco Restaurant is located on the Lynx Lymmo Grapefruit Line at the Central Boulevard and Summerlin Avenue stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Bhakta Dinner Event!

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sept 25 - Oct 16, 2023
    Soco is excited to showcase our very own vintage Bhakta Armagnac blend, featuring brandy with a minimum age of 21 years, up to 31 years! Our Executive Chef/ Partner Greg Richie has crafted a very special four course menu to showcase this special gem. In addition to a welcome cocktail, each course will be paired with a drink showcasing this Armagnac's versatility and ability to complement food.
    Bhakta Dinner Event! photo

What 1,984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

1,984 Reviews

  1. jennifera

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Made an online reservation for Sunday brunch. Read the Fine Print! Cancellation within one day is a $15 fee automatically charged to the card you must enter to hold reservation. 2 hour maximum time allotment for your party, with the time starting promptly at your reservation time. They hold you to it, even if they are not busy! We were seated outside on the patio, per our reservation request. There were maybe 3 other tables occupied at the same time and through the duration of our visit. We were seated in the back corner at a tight table next to a large concrete pole, which every server had to skirt around to get to the mimosa station behind us. It was really intrusive and it didnt make sense to seat us there since there were so many other open tables but we didnt ask to be moved. Our server, Juan, was experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. He answered every menu question we had and made suggestions based on our questions. The cocktails were hit and miss-there was no consistency from the bar on how the drinks would taste-different every refill. Bottomless mimosas are popular, but again will be discontinued 15 minutes before your 2 hour time is up. The food was really delicious. Chicken & French Toast was yummy, Avocado toast with lobster added was over the top good (thanks Juan for the suggestion!) The fish of the day had a mustard type sauce which was great! Table mates had deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes to start and both said they were divine! Overall, it wasn't our favorite brunch spot in Orlando, but it was clean and service was great. Just be aware of the rules!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! I can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Paul

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding Special Anniversary meal! Hoping the meatloaf returns before the next anniversary! Our server was outstanding!

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  4. EileenW

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SoCo for a Delicious Brunch, never disappoints. Little Birthday celebration with the family. Of course we had the wonderful Homemade Pop Tarts. Yesterday's flavor was Jimmy Buffet style - Pineapple, Coconut and Rum. We also enjoyed Avocado Toast with Salmon, Brunch Burger, Eggs Benedict and MY FAVORITE Fried Chicken and French Toast. We'll be back soon!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    I loved the Resturant! I will say one of the servers I had did come across with a bit of an attitude about the tip. She did say I should “fix the error” in the bill (raising the tip). I wasn’t aware of what would be a good tip, so I did raise the amount once she mentioned it. She was a great server but that comment and her attitude in regards to how she went about getting a higher tip did rub me the wrong way.

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  6. JocelynB

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed this experience! Our server was very prompt and informative! The food was amazing! We sampled the eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes and the biscuits with chorizo. They take country dishes and craft them with contemporary vibes. Also don’t forget the cocktails! All are made fresh! Only challenge was parking. It was very busy on a Sunday in Sept. due to a nearby Farmer’s market. Plan on street parking or paying for a garage space close by. All in all a neighborhood gem!

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  7. PhilB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I love SOCO! The food is always good (Scratch Kitchen), but the service was lacking the night I went on a date. I usually sit at the bar, so I wasn't prepared for the service I received that evening. I highly recommend the restaurant! The food is always good and their wine list is well rounded.

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  8. VannesaC

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for brunch and everything was great, food and service super. Drinks were delicious and pretty

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Having visited for dinner before we expected the same level of service for Sunday brunch. The menu was very limited, and certainly not at par with the dinner service. We were sat at Table 12 where the AC’s condensation kept dropping on one of the four at the table. The cocktail service was very slow & our waiter even apologized since they only had one bartender, the same sole bartender was the one who came to the table to pour the Prosecco, didn’t see like a good use of time. In addition to all these minor issues some items were not included/excluded with the changes requested on the menu partially due to the loud noise of the restaurant. The final experience was what really inspired to write this negative review, the manager walked over after we paid for our bills to let us know we only had a two hour limit and we have now exceeded it. Regretfully I didn’t mention at the time how often the waiter kept apologizing for the delay of the food, I’m sure if the overall service was better the time limit wouldn’t have been an issue. A

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  10. MarissaF

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, but unfortunately my meal was pretty terrible. I would still go back but order something different.

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  11. G8tor

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere/location. Food was excellent and menu has several options from small plates to larger entrees. Everything we ate was delicious. Service was outstanding.... thank you, Jerry!

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  12. tracyg

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service. Savannah took great care of us, and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. She took pride in sharing about the locally sourced ingredients! Chef Greg never disappoints with his creativity and bold flavors! Highly recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ oh and Create your own the Old Fashioned!! 🥃 can’t wait to go back for happy hour

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  13. Martha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was outstanding and so was the whole staff. Very helpful!

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  14. Nyvogel

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Abby our waitress was outstanding, pleasant, friendly and helpful. Food was super fresh and all dishes tasted fantastic. View of kitchen is a nice touch. Kitchen is clean and organized. You will not be disappointed, highly recommend.

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  15. BillH

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great set of small plates that made a full dinner. Great bartender/waiter who was attentive, helpful but not overbearing - just right. All good !!!

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  16. CJradio95

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Sunday Brunch. 10 out of 10, I would recommend.

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  17. BrianR

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've always enjoyed this restaurant and this was no exception.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Tim the bartender was a gracious host. The friend chicken was fantastic, and HH had some good deals

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Delicious appetizers and entrees. The chef takes the menu personal and that was clear from the offerings. Love the love of bourbon. Highly recommend the tableside Old Fashioneds. Thank you for helping us celebrate our anniversary!

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  20. LetitiaL

    Miami - Dade

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried chicken, french toast, mac & cheese and bottomless bubbles...need I say more?

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  21. emme

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service! great food! special shout out to the manager karen for taking such good care of us - she is a big reason this is our favourite brunch spot

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  22. OcoeePair

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with an emphasis on freshness and innovation. We enjoyed the biscuits and the chicken and dumplings. Try the fried cauliflower—it’s special.

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  23. Deb21

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Everything was delicious!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Very disappointing, what’s served is not what’s described.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. DaviW

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time I & my sisters walked in, we were greeted with the warmest hospitality. Our waitress was superb with menu & giving great recommendations. The food and drinks were delicious. Will definitely come back on my next visit to Orlando.

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  26. Monty

    Toledo

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing the food is amazing and delicious Andrew and his staff give you the best experience My waitress Jen was very attentive and amazing I’ve been coming here for years and never had a bad experience

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service and Fantastic food! The chicken dumplings are ridiculously good!

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  28. ChristaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go here!!! This place is dynamite! Servers, host and bartender were all helpful and friendly! The food was amazing and lots of options for this vegetarian and my carnivore hubby! We are from Ontario Canada and wish there was a place like this near our house. Bravo well done! Will defiantly be back on our next visit! Cheers Christa and Wayne

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  29. KaylaC

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, drinks, and service! Delicious all around!

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  30. JeannieG

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and staff. Will definitely visit again when in Orlando!

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  31. JenH

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Soco Thornton Park is a favorite dining spot for its consistent quality of dishes, cocktails and great wine-by-the-glass list. My favorite dish is Chef Greg Ritchie's pecan-crusted fresh catch -- last night it was black grouper. The butter lemon sauce is perfection and is delicious with the fish and the Jupiter rice. Brunch is a fun meal there, too. I'll go back again and again. And when the weather is cooler, you'll find me at one of the outdoor tables where downtown people watching is always entertaining.

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  32. Julissa

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty restaurant! We ordered the pork belly as an appetizer, the chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits and the food was phenomenal. The service was even better!

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  33. Juan

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was recommended to come here via my boss over a casual conversation on shrimp and grits. This place is definitely a hidden, underrated gem! I realized I have driven past it so many times and never knew about it! The service was incredible, the staff was so thorough in explaining everything, and the food was out of this world! It's easy to tell that everything is made fresh and with lots of passion in the kitchen. Can't wait to go back and try out some of their other amazing dishes!

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  34. MattL

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had out-of-town company and SoCo proved to be the perfect spot. Great location, ambiance & food!

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  35. DesireeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely amazing and service was impeccable!

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  36. LovinSoco

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, modern twist on southern menu, server was very knowledgeable and helpful

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  37. Favplace

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the delicious food never disappoints. Favorite restaurant!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing had a great time our server was great would come again

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  39. DavidP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Maybe one of the few place in which you can eat something differente from the usual/same place that you find in this town. The chef propose original dishes prepared with quality raw materials . I hope they continue in this way…because I m very tired to eat hamburger and fries

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The first bite was delectable. Layers of flavor, complex and satisfying. Had the Chicken & Dumplings small plate and my friend had the chicken and biscuit tacos. You know it’s good when you offer a bite but really don’t want to share! Our server, Alexandra, was efficient, enthusiastic, and very pleasant. Only small complaint was the bourbon brown sugar Brussels sprouts were slightly undercooked, but I could have licked the bowl with that sauce.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Soco Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 849-1800.

Soco Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1984 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Soco Restaurant

629 East Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Summerlin Avenue / Central Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    The parking garage for Soco Restaurant is located at Thornton Park Central. The parking entrances is located at the west side of the building, on North Eola Drive and on the north side on Jefferson Street. Nominal fees may apply.
  • Public Transit
    Soco Restaurant is located on the Lynx Lymmo Grapefruit Line at the Central Boulevard and Summerlin Avenue stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Richie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.socothorntonpark.com/
  • Phone number
    (407) 849-1800
  • Private party facilities
    True southern hospitality is in the details, and we handle them all for you. Our semi-private dining room accommodates up to 22 guests and is the perfect location for your cocktail party or sit-down dinner. We also have a variety of other group dining and special event options. Please contact Michael Fernandez at michael@socothorntonpark.com or call 407-849-1800.
  • Private party contact
    Scott Mercure: (407) 849-1800

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