11 Best Southern Restaurants near Anaheim

“Great beers and service….“

“Wow, great show at the Parish, 4/28/24, with Doyle, Otep and Red Devil Vortex. The HOB staff went out of their way to ensure my comfort and concert experience (I am disabled). In particular Carter at HOB and Will at Gardenwalk assisted me with wheelchairs and everything else. Great ADA seating at the Parish, too. Thanks to everyone who went above and beyond all expectations. 🎶🎵“

“Barra muy bien surtida postres riquísimos“

“I had the catfish and it was great . You have to eat it with the special sauce he has . DD was just outside with his meat smokers and jamming some amazing tunes. What a great guy and I will definitely go back for more. 5 big stars“

“We haven't been disappointed at Ruby Red. Food and service is the best.“

“I’ve been going here once a week for a while now. Today I ordered the grill cheese with tri-tip and once again it didn’t disappoint. The sandwich is actually two meals for me. Give this place a try.“

“Bourbon Street Bar & Grill is a low-key spot that serves amazing Cajun food! Their gumbo is packed with flavor, and the jambalaya is a perfect blend of spices and seafood. The ambiance is very casual, with a cozy New Orleans vibe. The service was friendly and attentive, making it a great experience. Definitely coming back to try more dishes“

“The food was excellent the service was good.“

“Delicious 🤤 food and amazing service. The place has a very good atmosphere.“

“If you don't mind paying a premium for Southern-style BBQ from a restaurant chain, Lucille's is a fun and satisfying destination.

The Locale:
Located right off the 57 Freeway on Imperial Highway, this Lucille's is clean with an enjoyable aesthetic. It's made to look like a mid-20th century smokehouse.

The Service:
The entire wait staff is friendly and competent, but our server, Erika, was exceptional. She made excellent recommendations, was quick to respond, and brought what we needed even before we asked for it. I can't compliment her enough.

The Food:
My dad and I shared the Feast for Two package in which you pick an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a set menu. We chose fried onion strings for the starter, pork belly, sausage, and baby back ribs for the main course, and chocolate cake for the dessert.

The fried onions were good but were so intertwined like Velcro that it was hard not to spill some eveytime we tried to pull a few strings off the plate. The pork belly was moist with a nice layer of fat (that's a good thing with this choice!). The baby back ribs were solid. And the sausage was genuinely spicy and juicy.

Oddly enough the chocolate cake was too sweet and not dense or moist at all; it fell apart every time I tried to cut a piece off.

My wife orders the country fried steak, which was yummy. Her veggie sides were just average though.

The Price:
This is where it hurts. The price of everything on the menu has seen to gone up since the last time I visited. Including tip and taxes, our meal for 3 people came out to be more than $100. This means fewer visits for us overall per year. Bad for us, bad for their business.

The Conclusion:
Lucille's offers a fun vibe and mostly delicious Southern-style food. But a few average dishes and the steep prices make Lucille's a place I would only go to for special occasions.“

“Be sure to make a reservation, or else you will be waiting a long time to be seated depending on the time of day. It's been years since we've dinned here, and it's still The BEST fried chicken around. Our table had the fried chicken, chicken pot pie, chicken dumpling, everything was AMAZING, the fried chicken was not greasy at all, the pot pie was a little dry, however I was given extra gravy/sauce to use, delish! The boysenberry salad dressing is incredible, everything was yummy! Lots of food, plenty to take home. Our tummy's were full. Overall the food is absolutely delicious. The hostess and staff, and of course our waitress were all very kind and very attentive. Will definitely go back :)“