Built in 1911, this building has gone through many changes over the past century, from the O.P. Skaggs grocery store in 1931, to the Scandinavian Bakery in the 1960s, and recently Cooper’s Market which closed
Built in 1911, this building has gone through many changes over the past century, from the O.P. Skaggs grocery store in 1931, to the Scandinavian Bakery in the 1960s, and recently Cooper’s Market which closed in 1992, leaving the space open for the next occupant.
Eventually moving in and remodeling after Sweet Fanny’s WWII themed restaurant closed in 2011, the owner of Soho took this opportunity to open her own restaurant with a very different theme, New York City. I personally love walking into this establishment, since it really does make me feel like I’m in the trendy and stylish Manhattan borough.
empire state of mind
I traveled to the Big Apple in 1997 when I was fourteen on a church youth group trip, and my husband and I are tentatively planning our Christmas vacation to New York City this winter. And after doing months of research, I absolutely fell in love with not just Manhattan, but also the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and, of course, Brooklyn.
Looking around Soho you’ll recognize many famous NYC landmarks, names of Broadway plays, and even the famous yellow taxis. The dining room is split into sections with bar stool seating around the pub area, to a relaxing, spacious and inviting booth area. This has to be my favorite restaurant on downtown 4th Street. In fact, I have brought my mom here several times, and met many friends for afternoon lunch dates.
hungry yet?
On two of my visits here I ordered their delicious corn fritters, and the other, I ordered an egg roll. However, they have a wide array of menu options, including flatbread pizzas, burgers, casseroles, and wraps. This, hands down, has to be one of the largest menus I’ve ever seen, for any restaurant, let alone, a local business. I could eat here every day, and still find something new on their menu.
tap tour wall of fame
And if you think the menu is huge, let’s take a gander at their beer selection. Again, for a small business, this is impressive! With forty beers on tap, and fifty assorted bottle flavors, many of which are from local breweries, Soho has without a doubt made themselves known as the place to go for any beer enthusiast.
planning a party?
While I was wedding planning, I considered Soho for a possible wedding reception venue. Did you know they have a basement? And how cool is the entry way down to the festivities, a NYC subway entrance. Capable of seating 40 guests, this would be perfect for a “Roaring Twenties” or even an “NYC” themed party.
Surrounded by antique shops, local businesses, and corner cafés, this is a wonderful place to start or end your day of sightseeing in the Historic Downtown neighborhood.
staying relevant
In addition, while restaurants are currently being limited to takeout and delivery, Soho has created an ingenious and innovative approach to serve the community during this time, take-home family platters. I love this! The whole family can enjoy their prime rib, buffalo mac & cheese, and even Jambalaya. So, if you find yourself not wanting to cook a meal tonight, then make sure to contact them early since supplies are limited.
Finally, check out their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SoHoThePlaceToGo/) for daily updates on which platters are being featured and visit their website (https://sohosiouxcity.com/) for any upcoming events. And remember to eat local and support small businesses.
712-258-3434
1024 4th Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Thurs: 11am to 9pm
Fri – Sat: 11am to 12am
Sunday: Closed
*Note: Hours of operation may be different during COVID-19
