Experts' Choice Award Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
What the experts agree on
At the Pearl complex, Southerleigh pairs house-brewed craft beers with Chef Jeff Balfour's upscale Texan comfort food—Galveston-inflected, farm-to-table fare in a rustic, approachable setting.
“Rustic setting for creative Texan fare.”
– Zagat
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the restaurant-packed Pearl Complex, Southerleigh stands out for its farm-to-table comfort fare." Full review
Where "Today, Southerleigh serves 21 beers on tap that pair perfectly with San Antonio Chef Jeff Balfour's upscale yet approachable menu that blends his Galveston heritage with the classic flavors of Texas. " Full review
Gayot12.0
"Southerleigh stands up for the South at the Pearl complex boasting local beers and Texas-with-a-twist cuisine." Full review
Fodor's "Galveston chef-owner Jeff Balfour serves up a Southern comfort–style all-day menu paired with 15 different craft beers brewed on-site in a custom-manufactured brewery designed by Portland Kettle Works, bringing brewing back to the Pearl" Full review
Fodor's "Galveston chef-owner Jeff Balfour offers Southern comfort cuisine for lunch, brunch, and dinner, accompanied by draft beers brewed on-site in a custom brewery by Portland Kettle Works,..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Set within the historic Pearl brewhouse at the base of the Emma Hotel, Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery blends its industrial past with a lively, modern dining room. The expansive space..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Run by well-known chef Jeff Balfour, Southerleigh brings cross-cultural cuisine to the bustling Pearl Brewery complex. Here, the seasonal menu ranges from crispy fried half-chicken with..." Full review
