17 Best Southern Restaurants in Phoenix

the larder & the delta Southern • $$
2320 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Nashville Hot Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp 'N Grits
Chicken Skin's
Fried Catfish
Hush Puppies
Creme Brulee
Hamburger

“Fried chicken skin & hush puppies as appetizers followed by BBQ Shrimp & Grits w/ side of black eyed peas with rice. Two in our party enjoyed the Hanger Steak and sautéed veggies.😋 Although not quite like our experience in New Orleans the chef still ‘brought it’! We will be back! 👍💯“

4.2 Good239 Reviews
Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe Southern • $$
808 E Jefferson St, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Golden Brown Southern Fried Chicken Piping Hot Smothered Chicken
Vegetable Plate Includes All Hot Sides
Chicken Fried Steak w Brown Gravy
Juicy Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Potatoes w Gravy
Fried Catfish Sandwich
Fried Chicken Dinner
Smothered Pork Chops
Country Fried Steak
Mac \u0026 Cheese

“I hadn't had some spot on fried chicken for as long as I can remember. The fried chicken was so damn good and cooked to perfection!! The crunch and seasoning were just absolute heaven, the sides(mashed potatoes and gravy, Mac n cheese,corn bread and Mac salad were all perfect and hands down just delish!! My taste buds were loving me for taking them there and I was so happy they were happy!! The restaurant was nice and cool, absolutley spotless and clean, service was great and warming, prices were right in for what I expected. My wife ordered the Moist Succulent Pork Chop and she said it was perfect and so delicious!! She also raved about the sweet tea and how fresh it tasted and brewed to perfection. I would've tasted her pork chop but I was elbows deep in my fried chicken and sides!! Needless to say I will 100% be returning again and cant wait to devour some more of that fried chicken. 🤤🤤“

4.2 Good412 Reviews
The Macintosh New American • $$
2119 East Camelback Road, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Heavenly Biscuit Bread Pudding
Black and Bleu New York Strip
Short Rib 'Creole' Poutine
Chocolate Toffee Brownie
Southern Shrimp & Grits
Butterscotch Pecan Pie
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Crispy Fish Sandwich
twi3tru Moodle Salad

“Great atmosphere and fantastic tasty food! Service always with a smile.“

4.5 Superb766 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken Shop • $
341 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Memphis Special Two Thighs and Two Legs with Slaw Baked Beans White Bread and Sweet Tea
2 Piece Dark Meat Meal with Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans
Fried Chicken with Three Sides
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken Tender Plate
Fried Pickle Spears
Half Chicken Plate
2 Piece Dark Plate
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Dark Chicken Meal

“The chicken sandwiches were absolutely fantastic and the warm sweet potato pie with ice cream was the best treat. 10/10 recommend“

4.6 Superb327 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $
4523 North 16th Street, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

3 Piece with Beans Potato Salad and Greens
Fried Chicken and Fried Breaded Okra
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken and Fried Okra
3 Piece and Slaw and Fries
Chocolate Chess Slice
Chocolate Chess Whole
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chocolate Cream Pie
Fried Pickle Spears

“I was skeptical at first but the chicken was great the greens and baked beans weren’t my favorite on flavor side but they’re super good if you fix it up a bit or I recommend the snack combo if you just want the chicken and add a extra piece (edit: forgot to add the chocolate pie was amazing)“

4.6 Superb301 Reviews
JL Smokehouse BBQ Barbecue • $
2010 East Broadway Road, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Hot Water Corn Bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork PO'Boy
Pulled Pork PO Box
Rib Tips Sandwich
Brisket and Ribs
Brisket Sandwich
Roasted Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
BBQ Spaghetti

“Simply the very best! We will be back soon! thanks again“

4.5 Superb480 Reviews
Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse Barbecue • $
4929 East Chandler Boulevard Ste 405, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

1 Meat w 2 Sides Brisket Greens Mac N Cheese and Cornbread
Family Style Meal Feeds 3-4
Chicken and Mac and Cheese
Peach Cobbler Cake Slice
Macaroni \u0026 Cheese
Magnolia Dog Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Brisket and Chicken
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Cornbread Muffin

“15/10 would do again

My friend and I love BBQ so before she was due to fly out, we stopped by here since it's not far by the airport and TikTok had previously had it pop up into my feed. It was absolutely worth it.

We highly recommend the Mac bowls. Bring your comfy pants because you will over eat. A 1 meat and two sides technically fed two people. 😅 Don't skip on the Guava lemonade or the Peach cobler cake.

The rib tips have sauce but it doesn't drown out the smokehouse flavor.“

4.5 Superb450 Reviews
THE POST Southern • $$
4300 East Washington Street, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Create Your Own Omelet

“This is a solid restaurant and wasn't too expensive. The chicken and waffles were outstanding, and the drinks were well made and reasonably priced. We waited a bit for our table reservation, but our waiter made up for it by covering one of our drinks. He was also responsive and made sure we got out on time for the Magus show.“

3.4 Good63 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken Shop • $
4723 East Ray Road, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

1 Dark Thigh & 1 Dark Drum with Potato Salad and Beans
Half Chicken Extra Side of Mac and Cheese
Chicken Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad
2 Piece Chicken with Beans and Greens
Sweet Potato Pie Allegedly
Chess Pie with Ice Cream
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Chicken Dinner
2 Piece Dark Plate
Mac \u0026 Cheese

“The chicken sandwiches were absolutely fantastic and the warm sweet potato pie with ice cream was the best treat. 10/10 recommend“

4.4 Superb269 Reviews
Southern Delights Restaurant Southern • $$
21043 N Cave Creek Rd Suite A6, Phoenix

“Growing up on the south side of Chicago spoiled me for good barbeque sauce. I have finally found a good one here in Phoenix at the new Southern Delights restaurant. I ordered the fried pork chops which came with the barbeque sauce and it was excellent. Speaking with McCowan's, they will be having ribs on the menu soon and I look forward going back for those as well. The portions are more than fair for the price and the sides (Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, and Corn Bread) were also down home good. It is a repeater.“

4.9 Superb34 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
5022 East Chandler Boulevard, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Farm-Raised Catfish Country Vegetable Plate
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Biscuit and Dumpling Mix
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Hall Pound Hamburger Steak
Grits and Biscuits & Gravy
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Grandma's Sampler Platter
Southern Fried Chicken

“Love our Cracker Barrel in Chandler AZ! Friendly, courteous, helpful staff. The food and service in the restaurant are consistently excellent! We always find a treasure we didn't know we needed 💗“

4.3 Superb841 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
21611 North 26th Avenue, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Chicken Fried Chicken Breakfast
Biscuits and Corn Bread
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Southern Fried Chicken
Biscuits and Cornbread
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken and Dumplings
Country Fried Chicken

“We love Cracker Barrel! We had a young man named Caleb as our waiter tonight. He did an outstanding job taking care of our needs while dining. We were very impressed with him! Keep up the great work Caleb!“

4.3 Superb812 Reviews
NakedQ BBQ Barbecue • $
2340 West Bell Road, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter with Cole Slaw and Potato Salad
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
Jalapeno Hot Links
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Jalapeo Hot Links
Brisket and Ribs
One Meat Platter
Hand Pulled Pork
Mustard BBQ Sauce
Two Meat Platter

“Looking for a place to eat after traveling to Scottsdale from Sedona. Goggled and found this place. Great choice! Delicious Q, good prices, staff was fantastic!! Highly recommend!“

4.2 Good254 Reviews
Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles Soul Food • $$
3133 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles Double Breast
Crispy Fried Chicken and Waffles
Ya-Ya’S Honey Chicken Biscuit
Uncle Brotha’S Shrimp & Grits
Uncle Brotha's Shrimp and Grits
Puff’S Chicken Tender Basket
Yo Mama's Biscuits and Gravy
Kids Strawberry Lemonade
Blackened Fish Dinner
Chicken Fried Chicken

“There is the best of the best on chicken and waffles
The only bad thing it’s that there is to much wait for the food on the Phoenix restaurant (like 1 hour), but if you want less time I do recommend the Scottsdale one (like 20 mins)“

4 Good728 Reviews
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles Chicken • $$
1220 South Central Avenue, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Puff’S Chicken Tender Basket Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: No Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Lo-Lo Waffle 2x Fried Chicken 3x 2x Breast & 1x Wing
Uncle Brotha’S Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Uncle Brotha’S Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Uncle Brotha’S Shrimp & Grits
Ya-Ya’S Honey Chicken Biscuit
Aunt Portia’S Chicken Omelet
ABC’S Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Lo-Lo's Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Aunt Portias Chicken Omelette

“The food and the ambiance were second to none!“

3.9 Good800 Reviews
Charlie Mae's Southern Bistro Soul Food • $$
2319 East Indian School Road, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Pork Chops with Loaded Mash Potatoes & Gravy and Premium Mac & Cheese
Fried Catfish Mashed Potatoes and Corn
Fried Catfish Candied Yams and Greens
3pcs Fried Chicken Thighs and Coleslaw
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Southern Green Beans
Red Velvet Cake Slice
Chicken and Waffles
Smothered Chicken
Chicken Sandwich

“Highly recommend this restaurant! The staff was amazing and the food was delicious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you must try the Mac and cheese, collard greens and corn bread 🤤🔥🔥🔥“

3.5 Good142 Reviews
Stacy's off Da Hook Soulfood & BBQ Soul Food • $$
1804 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix

Customers` Favorites

Classic Southern Dinners Combo Plate
Stacy's Style Rib Tips
Smothered Pork Chops
Red Beans and Rice
2 Meat Combo Plate
Banana Pudding
Fried Catfish
Fried Chicken
Potato Salad
Candied Yams

“The food was delicious. Seasoned well and meat was to the bone delicious. I had catfish, green beans and potatoes, cabbage and cornbread. My mom had the BBQ rib tips and my little girl had the fried chicken with Cole slaw and Mac and cheese. I do recommend. Now if you are used to bland food, this place isn’t for you.“

3.7 Good351 Reviews