Poogan's Southern Kitchen – Forest Acres

"Certainly! Below is a draft of a Google review for Poogan's Southern Kitchen, capturing your experience: --- **Review for Poogan's Southern Kitchen** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars) We recently dined at Poogan's Southern Kitchen and had a mixed but largely positive experience. First off, the food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us more than satisfied. The staff was friendly and provided courteous service, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Impressively, despite being a large group of 7, we were seated with minimal wait time, which was a pleasant surprise. However, our visit did come with a notable concern. Upon arrival, we were informed that our party would have to split into two different booths, each with a separate server, and that we would receive one check per grouping. Understanding the constraints, we agreed to this arrangement. Unfortunately, this setup meant we weren't able to actively engage with half of our party during the meal, which detracted from the group dining experience we were looking forward to. Adding to our disappointment, both groups were charged a large party fee on our respective checks. This was surprising and a bit frustrating, considering we were effectively separated into smaller parties with different servers, on opposite sides. It seemed incongruent with the reasoning behind a large party fee, given the division. In summary, while the food and service at Poogan's Southern Kitchen are commendable, the handling of our large group and the unexpected charges left a bittersweet taste. We hope that feedback like ours will encourage a reevaluation of policies regarding large groups, ensuring future diners can enjoy their meals to the fullest, regardless of party size. --- Feel free to adjust the rating or any part of the review to better reflect your experience."

"The food was indeed delicious. The French Toast was good before even adding the syrup. The honey butter, pecan, and fresh fruit were definitely icing on the cake. The fried chicken was outstanding! The sweet tea was down home delicious. The atmosphere was nice. The music playing inside was a great touch. Everything seemed to be very clean inside. The staff were all smiling and tentative. I would definitely go back. Not one thing turned me off about this place on this lunch trip. Check them out!!!"

"Great place and atmosphere. Was my first time here and I went to the bar at lunch. I ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Food was good but was not as hot as it should have been. Flavor was good and my server was absolutely awesome, very kind and personable, so I definitely will give this place another visit soon. They appear very well run and professional. A lot of items on the menu. Please come check this place out!"

"Excellent service and presentation. The eats are very good, too. Only suggestion for atmosphere is to implement multi-genre background music at a slightly lower volume. Besides that, great property even with nice outdoor seating. Would love to visit after sundown. By the way, you will hate your life if you leave here without trying the desert. You will not be gored by this delicious mousse! And it's in a mason jar, like, how cool is that!"