35 Best Southern Restaurants near Gardena

“Jabar was the most polite and welcoming and humble human I’ve encountered in a very long time. And the food was amazing too!“

“I enjoyed their food...I didn't particularly care for the instant mashed potatoes... had I'd known that they were "instant" and not real mashed potatoes I would have passed on the instant mashes potatoes, and definitely not ordered that particular item with my 3 ( three)to go orders. Other than that..everything was good and seasoned just right... :)I support this business, and I love that they are also an organization that is helping men and women get back on track with their sobriety.. Dare U To Care Grill is helping to keep them gainful employment and also helping them establish stable housing.Everyone deserves a second chance...Dare U To Care Grill is doing great things!! I prefer to support those who care enough to help and give back!!“

“Found this place on IG and instantly wanted to go and the food is AMAZING! I’ve been looking for a Soul Food place like this in LA and finally found one! Definitely coming back!“

“Awesome breakfast in a cool environment, the Lajoies from Connecticut“

“No seating area. Fried chicken is good. Coleslaw is their own, different. Their rice has diced jalapenos, with a flavor of dirty rice. I like it. The roll is regular, 3rd party purchase, dry, no flavor.

Parking: Handicapped Parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.“

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

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

“Me and my family went for the first time after church today ! It was a really nice place good service and friendly atmosphere. Food was great nice portions .Much better than Denneys or I Hop. Crispy bacon and down home food.I think the pancakes were made from scratch.!!!“

“The service was great, our waitress was kind and attentive. She shared information on their drink offers and we couldn’t help but to try the lemonade. She made a special little concoction and It was delicious, for sure. After ordering, our food was out in no time. It was fresh, plentiful, and flavorful. We had the fish and grits and an order of wings. We have zero complaints! We shared a plate and stuffed ourselves, and still had food left. Highly recommend!“

“Dulan's is the spot you want to go to when you want that old-school soul food, especially when you don't feel like cooking it yourself. Smothered chicken. Cornbread dressing, Collard Greens, Cornbread muffins and a watermelon lemonade punch.“

“Everything, You can't go wrong. Catfish, Shrimps, char grilled Oyster, Grilled Salmon blue cheese salad, PO Boy sandwiches, Gumbo. I can go on and on. I go at least 1 Sunday a month after church.“

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

“The pulled pork is delicious, but I expected a bit more kick when I ordered the blackened catfish poboy , the bread on the sub was also very generic sponge like and dry, and could use an upgrade, just that would improve that sandwich alot. Get there early for lunch, it gets packed. Great place for bbq can't wait to try more of the menu. The grilled Mac n cheese.. omg 😲“

“Smothered pork and fried chicken breast is one of my favorite food here. Service is fast and friendly. It has been always been one of my favorite spot for lunch. Only one things that i don't like about is wait time, Otherwise this place is simply great!“

“1st time me and my husband visited, GREAT place to eat at, and omg the food and drinks were incredible:) most definitely will be back:) thank u 😊“

“Absolutely the finest Soul Food. You don't want to skip this place. I had the lunch portion of the Oxtail and chose the Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese as sides. It came with 2 Cornbread Muffins. It was all delicious and filling. I ordered the Coconut Pineapple Cake for Dessert. It filled the container. See the picture. Totally Recommend this place.“

“Great foodd! Great service“

“Owner is always kind.
Food is fresh always.
Breaded fish has the right batter amount.
Size of dishes are fairly to price,
The place has a big variety of plates.
I always order fried fish next time I'll be more adventurous.
If you come before 2 pm you pay a dollar less.
You must wait for your food they made it by ordar.

Dietary restrictions: They can make it as you want it

Parking: Is ok“

“I have been coming here for years. I love it. The food is always cooked fresh to order. The family fish special with the Swai and shrimp with the fries and the onions rings. Not a Big fan of onions rings but I love how they cook in in the fish batter.“

“Lemon Pepper Dry & ATL special w/ Cajun fries 😋 Yummy!“

“Best BBQ Pork Sandwich ever!!“

“As for Fried Chicken goes, Honey Kettle is one of the better ones in Southern California. The simplicity of the goods is what makes this staple good. There isn't many frills, but good fresh chicken cooked with some care.

There have been some small issues with service from time to time, but overall I would maintain their high rating because of the delicious chicken they serve.

There are some hit and misses with their sides, but certainly do get their beans.

Portions are not big, but there is nothing wrong with over-ordering something that could be finished later.“

“Cajun outdoor shack with fried seafood options, gumbo, and even alligator. There’s a small parking lot behind the building. Credit cards are accepted. Outdoor dining only (no indoor options) and there’s delivery and takeout available. As other reviews and the sign on their window notes,you won’t get the food quickly since it’s slow food and that’s part of the whole experience. You scan a QR code to get the menu. I opted for a fried catfish and five shrimp plate which came with an option of two small sides. I got the red beans and rice as well as fries. The red beans and rice were hot and comforting; the fries are crinkle cut. The plate came with a side of tartar sauce and there are hot sauces and ketchup available at each table. They have a paper towel roll and hand sanitizer at each table as well. The fish isn’t as seasoned as I would’ve expected but the shrimp was super fresh and tasty. I had leftovers and they still kept relatively well the next day.“

“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“

“I took my friend out for her birthday and the food here was so delicious. The fish and chips was good but baby those potatoes man was fire. The employees was nice and friendly. Will be back soon.“

“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“

“It's small and gets crowded at peak hours. I like the chicken. It's slightly different from the other franchises. The french fries are very good. It's cheaper than the bigger franchises. I like that you can choose between drumsticks, thighs, or wings. Mix and match what you want. Their prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Parking: I only go to their restaurant on MLK near the corner of Vermont. But there are more locations.“

“Always fun arcade area fun dart games fun cool family environment also nice environment for co- workers music is ok. Drinks 🔥🔥 family loves the Ribs. The Sauced Team…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥😁👍🏾“

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

“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!“

“I've gone here for years. The beef ribs and biscuits with cinnamon butter are always my favorite. I admire the southern blues atmosphere and whenever they have a live band I recommend trying to attend. The staff is always pleasant and this is a great place if you want to take friends or family from out of town to a decent restaurant with a home town feel.“

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

“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.“

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

“Really nice and friendly employees great service the food was yummy nice atmosphere I took my friend for the 1st time and she loved it“