Dogwood Southern Table & Bar Awards

Dogwood Southern Table & Bar Restaurant Review:

Dogwood’s farmhouse-chic interior is warm and welcoming, accented with historic brick walls, reclaimed wood and an open kitchen. Grab small bites in the cozy bar area, equipped with a fireplace and tall tables, or feast on entrées in the dining room. Presentations are elegant and service is professional, attentive and full of suggestions, a good thing because decisions can be tough. Start with a hummus duo or the house-made chips and onion dip, or ask for the Oysters Dogwood prepared on the chef’s whim. Mains include a spin on Carolina barbecue ribs, local NC trout, and an exceptionally tender hanger steak served to your liking atop a butternut squash purée. High-end bottles and wines by the glass are varied and selected via iPad, but beer and cocktails are also options. Desserts are seasonal and include pumpkin spice cheesecakes and pound cakes. The best part? For a South Park experience so stylish, the restaurant has not an ounce of pretension.