South End Eats Menu
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Featured Items
Marinated in a pineapple base teriyaki sauce and cooked low & slow, 4pcs w/2 sides
Southern fried and seasoned to the bone fried chicken, 2pcs w/2 sides
1 belgium waffle with fried chicken and seasonal fruit
Bourbon barrel wood smoked baby backs with a light glaze
slow smoked pork butt w/southern sauce served with slaw on the side
Slow cooked turkey pulled and seasoned with southern sauce, served with 8oz slaw on the side
Authentic Jamican jerk rubbed chicken, slow smoked with bourbon barrel wood, served w/2 sides
Authentic Jamaican Curry chicken served with white rice & plantains
Creamy Jerk spiced penne pasta combined w/ peppers and a white parmesan sauce and chicken, or substitute one of our choices.
Baby backs marinated in Jamaican jerk seasoning and smoked tender, 4pcs w/2 sides
Authentic Puerto Rican style roast pork served with arroz con grandules and sweet plantains
Crispy fried whiting served w/2 sides
Slice of Cake
Moist with a touch of chocolate southern Red Velvet cake with cream cheese whipped icing
Moist with a touch of chocolate southern Red Velvet cake with a layer of NY style cheesecake and cream cheese whipped icing
Moist delicious chocolate cake with a layer of NY style cheesecake with chocolate cream cheese whipped icing
Moist delicious chocolate cake with chocolate whipped cream icing.
The moistest carrot cake ever, with walnuts, raisins, pineapple and spices with cream cheese whipped icing.
Authentic Puerto Rican "three milk cake" with whipped cream
Salads
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion and your choice dressing
Choose your greens, choose your protein, choose 6 salad items and your dressing. We'll toss it up and serve it to you in a 24oz container.
Drinks
Black tea with peach nectar and simple syrup
Refreshing lemonade with strawberry puree
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at South End Eats at 500 W Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC offers a straightforward but satisfying Southern-inspired lineup that leans heavily into comfort food staples and indulgent desserts. The standout savory options include Braised Teriyaki Ribs, Fried Chicken Dinner, and Chicken & Waffles, each suggesting a rich, hearty approach to classic soul food flavors. The Smoked Ribs and Pulled Pork Sandwich W/8oz Slaw further reinforce the barbecue influence, with the sandwich adding a tangy crunch element through its slaw pairing. For lighter customization, the presence of Side Garden Salad 16oz and Create Your Own Salad provides balance to the otherwise indulgent offerings, giving diners some flexibility. On the sweeter side, the dessert selection is especially notable, featuring Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Chocolate Cake, and the decadently named Sinful Carrot Cake, all of which emphasize rich, layered flavors that feel designed for dessert lovers rather than light finishers. Beverage choices like Sweet Peach Tea and Strawberry Lemonade complement the Southern theme, offering refreshing, fruity counterpoints to the heavier dishes. Overall, the menu reads as cohesive and comfort-driven, with an emphasis on bold, familiar flavors executed through a Southern culinary lens, making it appealing for diners seeking indulgence and classic regional fare in one place.