21 Best Southern Restaurants near Berkeley

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen Cajun • $$
2261 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Baby Back Ribs with a Side of Potatoe Salad
Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies
Wild Mushroom Jambalaya
Fried Chicken PO Boy
Baked Mac and Cheese
Red Beans and Rice
Traditional Gumbo
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp PO'Boy

“Food and service was excellent“

4.4 Superb197 Reviews
University Taqueria Chicken • $
2021 University Ave, Berkeley

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

“Love this spot! Very generous portion sizes. Giant burritos packed with flavor. The carne asada is my favorite. Their guacamole is always fresh and every order comes with a small side of fresh tortilla chips. Ate here at least 5 times now and they’re consistently delicious.Additionally, their horchata is very authentic and delicious!“

4.2 Good40 Reviews
World Famous Hotboys Chicken Southern • $
1601 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sando
Breast and Wing White Meat
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Macaroni and Cheese
Swamp Fries Loaded
Half Fried Chicken
Chicken Sandwhich

“THE BEST CHICKIN IN INDY“

4.7 Superb270 Reviews
PoBoys Kitchen Southern • $$
317 Connecticut St, San Francisco - 10.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bucket 'O' Chicken Cajun Fried Okra
Waffle & Fried Chicken Breast
Homemade Mac and Cheese
3 Chicken Combo Plate
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Sweet Potato Fries
Gumbo 160z or 320z
Chicken Sandwich
PO Boy Sandwhich
PO'Boys Sandwich

“Wow talk about comfort food! Here for the first time and I had their seafood jambalaya and beignets for dessert. Both delicious and the service was top notch. I will definitely return!“

4.4 Superb157 Reviews
SCREAMIN HOT CHICKEN N WAFFLES Southern • $$
5333 Adeline St, Oakland - 2.29 miles

“Best chicken I've ever had, no contest.“

3.3 Good9 Reviews
Biscuits & Blues Hot Pot • $$
401 Mason St, San Francisco - 9.49 miles

“1st visit. Great menu, just beed a chef that knows how to cook southern food. It was horrible. I tried two items, the first was shrimp appetizer. It was just overly spicy, no flavor, just hot. Returned it and ordered catfish suggest. They were soggy, I ate on those b/c I was hungry. The bartender still charged me 1/2 price for the horrible shrimp I returned. Bartender could not make an old-fashioned cocktail, but said he could. Nice guy, but stick to beer or wine, something that has 2 items only. I was there for the music. I'll be back, I'll eat dinner b4 I come next time. Loved the place, very old school blues vibe. Meet new people there, but if they are missing the mark on the food. I'm in the food industry, and I see huge potential if they had a chef that specialized in Southern foods. Biscuits were bland. I was told the Latina chef just follows a menu. That is not cool..“

4.7 Superb73 Reviews
Jusla Eats / Jusla Catering Caterers • $$
1955 Broadway, Oakland - 4.36 miles

“Great food and great service.“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
Sistas Soul Food Kafe Soul Food • $
571 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro - 11.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Turkey Wings
Fried Chicken Dinner
Super Turkey Burger
Chicken & Waffles
Catfish 4 pcs Meal
Smothered Chicken
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Whole Cobbler
Mac & Cheese

“Outstanding customer service. Black Owned and Operated...“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $
1430 Broadway, Oakland - 4.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Fries and Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Chicken Tenders Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
2 Piece Dark Plate
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Fried Okra
Breast
Thigh

“I can't remember the last time I had fried chicken that was this good. They make it to order so it takes a little longer. But it comes out hot and crunchy. The chicken itself is juicy, they must brine it or something. I also think their story is pretty great.“

4.1 Good154 Reviews
Stay Gold Deli Barbecue • $
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland - 3.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smoky Bacon Turkey Sandwich
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Beef Brisket Poor Boy
Smoked Brisket Cubano
Beef Brisket BBQ Plate
The Italian Sandwich
Daily Grilled Cheese
The Meatball Sandwich
The Riblet Sandwich

“The most tender brisket I may have had anywhere. 🥰🥰“

4.3 Superb100 Reviews
Lizzy's & Mr. C's Cajun Cafe Cajun • $
1254 Solano Ave, Albany - 1.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jambalaya Ribs Chicken
Cajun Fried Catfish
Fried Cabbage
BBQ Chicken
Fries

“Went to dinner with a few of my lady friends after seeing a show in the city, this was the perfect ending to a phenomenal day. I had the crab cakes and they were delish, a couple of people in my group had the fried chicken/fried catfish combo and that looks delicious as well. I highly recommend Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe.“

4.6 Superb19 Reviews
Sukie's Country Kitchen American • $
2400 El Portal Dr, San Pablo - 7.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hungry Man's Breakfast with Sausage
French Toast Breakfast Platter
Country Fried Steak Breakfast
Old Fashioned Waffle
Chicken and Waffles
Hash Browns & Eggs
French Toast Combo
Chicken & Waffles
Sourdough Toast
Chicken Teriyaki

“Our Kingsmen group meets here once a month for breakfast. The food, service and atmosphere is always excellent. Denise is Usually our server and does an excellent job ensuring that our food and drink orders are correct and piping hot (cold drinks cold). She is always pleasant and friendly in spite of our large group. Thank you Denise, all the cooks, and wait-staff for making Sukie’s Country Kitchen an Institution for our community.
Bblessed and keep up the excellent work.

Edward C.“

4.2 Good51 Reviews
ibringdasmoke Barbecue • $$
700 Begier Ave, San Leandro - 11.75 miles

“I’m a vegetarian, so I can’t speak about the Q (the men in my house cried when the last wing was grabbed), but this banana pudding is so off the hook I want to cry!! So rich and creamy! I’ve eaten 1/2 of the very generous serving and I’m stuffed. I’m gunna power through it though, because I know if I save it, one of these boys will eat it!“

4.8 Superb5 Reviews
Brenda's Oakland Southern • $$
4045 Broadway #101, Oakland - 3.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato Bacon Gravy
Brenda’S Fried Chicken
Catfish Benedict & Grits
Fried Chicken Benedict
Fried Catfish Benedict
Creole Fried Chicken
Biscuits and Gravy
Ube Beignets 3
Catfish Poboy
Pasta Orleans

“Yall ever have food so good that it made you mad?????? Brenda's !!! a catfish burrito and watermelon sweet tea!!! Praise the maker!!“

4.1 Good134 Reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Seafood • $$
Pier 39 Box M-211, San Francisco - 8.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jambalaya Ist Ein Typisches One-pot-rezept Mit Hühnchen Wurst Garnelen Und Reis
Mama Blue's Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp
Old Fashioned New England Clam Chowder
Jumbo Shrimper's Net Catch Portion
Prawn Linguine and Garlic Bread
Sceau de Scampis En Aperitif
Maker's Mark Glazed Salmon
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese
Sirloin Steak and Shrimp
Forrest's Seafood Feast

“Fast and friendly service, great atmosphere 👍“

4.1 Good528 Reviews
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Tupelo

Tupelo Southern • $
1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco - 8.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Empanadas Veggie 2 Pieces
Deep Fried Pickle Chips
Basket of French Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Tupelo Burger
Chicken Wings
Cornbread
Slaw

“We had a great experience until they called last call. We asked for one more drink when we she said we can only do shots. We purposely wanted mixed shots such as lemon drops and green tea shots. She told us we can only do well shots… really rude and doesn’t make a lot of sense.“

3 Average97 Reviews
Lois the Pie Queen Breakfast • $$
851 60th St, Oakland - 1.86 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pork Chop Fried Chicken French Toast
Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Waffle
Pork Sausage Patties and Eggs
Grits Egg Whites and Bacon
Reggie Jackson Special
Chicken & Pecan Waffle
Raspberry Key Lime Pie
Southern Fried Chicken
Supreme Crab Omelette
Fried Chicken Dinner

“I had the salmon croquettes and they were absolutely amazing!!“

3.9 Good125 Reviews
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Kowbird

Kowbird Southern • $
1733 Peralta St, Oakland - 4.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Classic Chicken Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Original Southern Bird Sandwich Only
Butter and Honey Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Bird Sandwich Only
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Honey Butter Kowbird Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich Combo
Kowbird Sandwiches w Fries
Southern Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders and Fries

“I ordered both the hot chicken and honey butter and they're actually chicken tenders that are a match made in heaven.

The food came out fresh from the kitchen, and was truly delicious. Maybe the best fried chicken I've had in Oakland in a while“

3.7 Good134 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2526 3rd St, San Francisco - 10.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oxtails Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fried Chicken Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
Stewed Cabbage Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Chicken 'N Waffle No Sides Included
Country Fried Steak Mac and Cheese
Our Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
3-Piece Fried Chicken
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smothered Pork Chops

“Excellent service delicious food!!“

3.8 Good132 Reviews
Trap Kitchen Oakland Cajun • $
420 14th St 2nd Floor, Oakland - 4.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders and Fries
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Bacon Cheddar Burger
TK Big Boy Plate
Pineapple Bowl
Chicken Wings
Shrimp Basket
Garlic Fries
Fried Shrimp
Cheese Steak

“What can I say??? The food is amazing!!!!! You definitely get your monies worth. Get some. You will NOT be disappointed. They made a "regular" out of me.“

3.5 Good56 Reviews
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe Cajun • $
33 The Embarcadero, San Francisco - 8.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp PO Boy Fried Catfish and Fish Tacos
Queens Seafood Gumbo
Classic Fish & Chips
3 Baja Shrimp Tacos
3 Cajun Fish Tacos
Chicken Tenders
Fresh Beignets
Fish and Chips
Shrimp PO-Boy
Clam Chowder

“GREAT atmosphere & Great NOLA Soul Food❣️❣️👀👀“

3.1 Average116 Reviews