# Southside African Restaurant > African restaurant offers generous portions and reasonably priced dishes with a friendly, clean atmosphere. The space is busy with lines, especially during peak times, and provides some parking. Soups and traditional dishes like Jollof rice and Egusi soup stand out for their flavor and seasoning. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SouthsideAfricanRestaurant - Address: 8311 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18726665588 ## What it is good for - Food — 7.5/10 - Soup — 6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and really tasty." - "The Egusi soup here is well-seasoned and flavorful." ## Good to know - The restaurant charges a surcharge for debit or credit card payments. - Expect a line during peak hours; consider ordering online to avoid waiting. - Portion sizes are generous for the price. - Parking is available at the restaurant. - Meals typically cost around $30. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.