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Is Southern Soul Barbeque Still Open? Update (St. Simons Island, GA)

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As of September 2026, Southern Soul Barbeque is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated September 2026 shows Southern Soul Barbeque actively operating with 1,405 reviews at 2020 Demere Road.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 13
  • Original air date
  • Address 2020 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Southern Soul Barbeque in the 2010-08-09 episode "Old Time Attitude" (S9E13), spotlighting the restaurant's 12-plus-hour hardwood-smoked pork, ribs, and brisket alongside sides like Hoppin' John and Brunswick stew. Southern Soul Barbeque is a barbecue restaurant at 2020 Demere Road on St. Simons Island, Georgia, offering dine-in, take-out, and catering. According to a Yelp listing updated September 2026, the restaurant had accumulated 1,405 reviews at that address. Southern Living named Southern Soul Barbeque the south's best barbecue in 2017, and the restaurant has also appeared on TLC's BBQ Pitmasters.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Old Time Attitude
What was featured
12-hour hardwood-smoked barbecue and Southern sides
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Southern Soul Barbeque

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Soul Barbeque still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Southern Soul Barbeque is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Southern Soul Barbeque after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Southern Soul Barbeque in the 2010-08-09 episode "Old Time Attitude" (S9E13), spotlighting the restaurant's 12-plus-hour hardwood-smoked pork, ribs, and brisket alongside sides like Hoppin' John and Brunswick stew. As of September 2026, Southern Soul Barbeque is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Southern Soul Barbeque located?

2020 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Southern Soul Barbeque?

Season 9, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 9, 2010. The episode is titled “Old Time Attitude”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to a Yelp listing updated September 2026, the restaurant had accumulated 1,405 reviews at that address. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
2020 Demere Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
southernsoulbbq.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/southern-soul-barbeque-saint-simons-island-2
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/southern-soul-barbeque-st-simons-island
  • southernsoulbbq.com — https://www.southernsoulbbq.com/

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