Southerleigh Hospitality Group is bringing Haute South to River North in San Antonio, announcing the relocation of its popular Southern-inspired concept from The RIM to Make Ready Market, located at 203 8th Street. Slated to open in early December 2026, the move marks a new chapter for Haute South and another milestone in the group’s strategic growth, expanding its portfolio into the fast-casual dining space with a concept rooted in the bold flavors of the Texas Gulf Coast.
The relocation follows the group’s expansion of Southerleigh at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) earlier this year, reflecting its vision to bring its distinctive culinary concepts to new audiences and dining environments beyond traditional full-service restaurants. Together, these developments signal the group’s continued evolution and commitment to growing its presence across San Antonio and beyond.
Having built a loyal following at The RIM, Haute South will retain its signature approach to Southern cooking while embracing a more approachable, fast-casual format. Its new home at Make Ready Market, a locally curated food hall in San Antonio’s vibrant River North District, places the concept among an eclectic mix of independently owned culinary destinations. Known for bringing diverse food experiences together under one roof, Make Ready Market offers an ideal setting for Haute South to showcase its signature Southern comfort food and Texas Gulf Coast-inspired flavors to a new audience of locals and visitors.
Menu highlights include:
- Texas Raw Oysters: Served with classic cocktail sauce, BBQ mignonette, fresh horseradish and lemon.
- Caviar Service: An elevated indulgence for guests looking to start with something special.
- Pimento Queso: Southern-inspired queso blended with pimento, with pickled jalapeños served on the side.
- Famous Fried Chicken: Texas-raised chicken, pressure-fried to golden perfection and served with a fried biscuit and signature Haute Sauce.
- Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich: A crispy fried chicken breast served as a Southern comfort-food favorite.
- Texas Gulf Shrimp Basket: Half a pound of Gulf shrimp, lightly breaded or blackened, accompanied by comeback and rémoulade sauces.
Guests can also enjoy Haute South’s daily Happy Hour from 4–7 p.m., featuring select specials including $1.50 single oysters, $3 Southerleigh Gold Lager, $4 El Perrito Margaritas and $9 Tsar Nicoulai caviar bumps.
“We’re incredibly proud of everything Haute South has built at The RIM, and we’re excited about what this next chapter represents,” said Jeff Balfour, Co-founder of Southerleigh Hospitality Group. “Make Ready is a destination that attracts curious, food-loving guests who appreciate quality, creativity and a great dining experience. This move gives us an opportunity to bring the best of Haute South to a more approachable, fast-casual setting while staying true to our Texas Gulf Coast roots. It’s also an important step in our vision for growing the concept and expanding our presence in the fast-casual dining landscape.”
Haute South’s current location at The RIM will close November 15, 2026, with the team preparing for its debut at Make Ready Market in early December. Guests can follow Haute South and Southerleigh Hospitality Group on social media for opening updates and additional announcements.
“Haute South captures what we love about San Antonio’s food scene: local roots, great food, and a loyal following. Their full bar is a welcome addition to Make Ready, and we’re excited to have them in River North,” said Jenine Cournoyer, General Manager, Make Ready Market.
