29 Best Southern Restaurants near Downey

“Love going here“

“The food here is delicious 🤤 Definitely a must try for anyone who loves Nashville hot chicken sandwiches“

“Un lugar muy agradable para convivir con la familia toda la comida está muy deliciosa y los Empleados son muy amables“

“The chicken and the customer service are so good, I was getting cucked by one of the employees and I made sure to thank him before I left. Will be coming back ?“

“One of the best hidden gems in LA. I stumbled into this wine bar out of curiosity, and it quickly became one of my favorite places in the city—and now I’m a regular.
The wine selection is outstanding: an ever-changing, thoughtful assortment that goes beyond the usual bottles you’ll find elsewhere. Whether you’re a wine nerd or just getting into it, this is a place where you can discover something new every time.
What really makes it special is the staff. They’re not just knowledgeable—they genuinely care about sharing that knowledge in a welcoming, down-to-earth way. Ian, the owner, is incredible. He’s the reason I know anything about neutral wine now. His passion is contagious, and he’s always happy to break things down or suggest something based on your taste.
Whether you're looking to expand your palate or just enjoy a glass in a great atmosphere, this place delivers every time.“

“Had a lovely dinner and our server Jade was excellent! The shrimp cocktail was delicious and the hot fried catfish and fried hen sublime! A wonderful experience!“

“Love the food customer service excellent will be back #GetTheGumbo!“

“We are from Puerto Rico and visited your restaurant last week. We all loved, the atmosphere is cozy and the food is excellent. Your staff is absolutely great. A great choice and a wonderful experience. Definitely a great 💯. Will visit you again on my next trip to California.“

“The BBQ baked beans are legit!! Big chunks of meat in it and veggies!! Yum!!“

“Came here with a group of 4 on a Friday around 530. We were seated and attended to right away. The service was nice and the food was really good. We actually found that going alacart was cheaper then getting a combo on the menu. My mom shared a 1/2 pound of shrimp, 1/2 pound of green muscles, we added corn and sausage and like 2 ordered of garlic bread, plus we each had a margarita and our total was like 60 dollars as opposed to one combo with no drinks, and no garlic bread is like 60 dollars. Anyhow the flavors were so good we tried the butter garlic on the shrimp and the stinken sauce flavor on the muscles and everything was delicious! I recommend this place because it's also really close to (driving close that is) the long Beach exchange/ hanger for some walking around after you are nice and stuffed.“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE !!! CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPECCABLE, FOOD OUTSTANDING, ATMOSPHERE AMAZING EVEN IN ITS OLD WESTERN RETRO STYLE !!! The only THING I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH I HAD NO ROOM TO TRY THE DESSERTS 😔 !!! LOVED THE BIRTHDAY SONG BY ONE OF THE WAITERS FOR ANOTHER CUSTOMER!!! THE PORTIONS ARE INSANE . THE MANGO PEACH ICED TEA OMGGGGG AND THE PEACH LEMONADE .....WE DONT EVER TEND TO DOUBLE BACK BUT WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK !! OH YES THE SMOKED WINGS IS A MUST ALONG WITH THE GRILLED MACARONI AND DONT FORGET THE POTATO SALAD !!!“

“Best BBQ Pork Sandwich ever!!“

“We ordered Dinner combo 9. We got our order after 15 minutes, which was quick. We tried the red snapper, and it's was good. The seasoning needs more spices, but the light coating was okay.The fried oysters were tasty, and the shrimp hit the spot. The sauces need to have more zing and tang to it. The fries had less salt but were not crispy enough. They have lots of fish to choose from. They also have chicken menu.Overall, this was a good place to order seafood and take out dinner. They don't have tables inside, so you have to eat in the car or take it home.“

“Food was great! Service was impressive! Madelyn was very good and always smiling.we love the pot roast and steak.large selection of desert.highly recommend.“

“Absolutely great food! Had the fried catfish, mash potatoes, homemade gravy, and corn on the cob. Friendly service, too.“

“Love their food but customer service through drive up window is awful n manager no better over green onion I don't want none they been doing great not giving it they trying make me take it my daughter wants green onion they want charge her not Xtra 29.00 worth she goes off speech to manager n he say we stop n we charge then why is she try make me have green onion on my fry egg rice n never get eggs they attitude stinks we go every sat“

“best chicken I Have ever had. loved it! Thanks“

“found out this was basically right across the street from our house so my dad and i just went there today for dinner…..food was amazing, definitely will go again“

“I really enjoyed the Nola vibes in the seating area on the side of the building. I was worried that the cajun seasoning on the tots would be spicy but it wasn't, and they were very good. I also had the chicken sliders without the hot sauce, and they were also good, but I wish they'd had more slaw on them. The Theves sweet tea was soooo good, I wish they sold it in gallon size!“

“I just ordered from Dante Fried Chicken Ghost Kitchen in Koreatown, and wow the chicken was beautifully piping hot and incredibly juicy. You can tell they've brined it just right, the buttermilk soak really shines through. Definitely one of the most tender bites of fried chicken I've had. It lives up to its buzz!“

“Good Food. Yall. PEACH COBBLER Is Ready To Die For.“

“I love the platanos and platano de empanadas, is my go to! Pupusas are great. Curtido is great, made the traditional way! I recommend you call in to place your order. Is not that they are slow is just the food is great they get tons of orders. I love that its clean inside too. Yeah its located in not the best street but never been a problem for me. I recommend this place!“

“Food was great. Server was friendly. Food came out fast. Check was big but hey what do you expect with bbq. I would go back.“

“Happy Hour prices and all day long.“

“Great Soul Food. Large portion of food at inexpensive prices. One plate can feed 2 people depending on what you order.“

“I love the food here. Their chicken is one of the best in my opinion.

The service is poor just for the fact that they are always understaffed. I went on my lunch break for a quick meal and there was only one employee handling the drive thru and customers that were dining in.

I drove thru so can't really say much about the dine in atmosphere but it looked nice inside regardless.“

“Only complaints ...We did not get seated in the area reserved. The restaurant was not crowded and still understaffed or slow. The food was excellent and brought back memories of my childhood. Visiting from Ohio, I have frequented the restaurant a number of times on vacation since childhood. Mrs. Knotts' chicken dinner did not disappoint and was very filling. My wife had the pot pie and loved it. A highlight everyone in the party had excellent boysenberry flavored cocktails. In an era of small plates and picture perfect mini meals, Mrs. Knotts' delivered a traditional and tasty homestyle meal. My memories with family over the years came crashing back at first bite.“

“Good food, sometimes a little too salty; especially on the turkey chops, my favorite. Also, whoever answers the phone to take orders, I know, make sure you have your order ready, but he was rushing me off the phone. I had to call back to make sure he got my order correct. Anyway, the food is still good.“

“Enjoyed the jambalaya, brisket and catfish and shrimp.“