32 Best Southern Restaurants near Gardena

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  • Matthews Home Style Cooking 2222 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena Southern · $$

    1 Matthews Home Style Cooking

    4.4 Superb 160 Reviews

    2222 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Southern Fried Calamari Rings and Choice of Seasoning on Fries or Onion Rings
    • Fried Fish Red Snapper or Catfish with 2 Eggs & Grits
    • Lemon Pepper Salmon w Collard Greens
    • Salmon Croquettes 2 Eggs and Grits

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

  • The Serving Spoon 1403 Centinela Avenue, Inglewood Southern · $$

    2 The Serving Spoon

    4.5 Superb 534 Reviews

    1403 Centinela Avenue, Inglewood · 6.83 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Sparks 3 Pancakes 1 Waffle or 4 French Toast with Catfish Red Snapper or Salmon Croquettes
    • Everything Omelet w Chili on Top
    • Catfish Shrimp Potatoes and Eggs
    • 3 Stack Pancakes La Carte

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

  • Harold & Belle's 2920 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles Cajun/Creole · $$

    3 Harold & Belle's

    4.2 Good 482 Reviews

    2920 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles · 9.54 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Seafood Platter with Fried Red Snapper and Jumbo Shrimp with Fried
    • Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee
    • Canal St Crispy Chicken Salad
    • Charbroiled Oysters Full Dozen

    “Going to this place today try to get there before they close”

  • Jim Dandy Fried Chicken 11328 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles Southern · $

    4 Jim Dandy Fried Chicken

    4.2 Good 282 Reviews

    11328 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles · 3.15 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Jim Dandys Fried Chicken Coleslaw and Corn Fritters
    • Spicy and Regular Fried Chicken Beignet
    • Last Onion Ring from My Side Order
    • Spicy Chicken with Hot Sauce

    “Jim Dandy has been in business forever! They have one of the best fried chicken in the city! When you go there, you will get the choice of roll or fritters...GET THE FRITTERS! I'll put it to you like this, we had a survey of all the chicken places in LA and on everyone's list, that Jim Dandy was in the top five!”

  • Delicious at the Dunbar 4229 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles Southern · $$

    5 Delicious at the Dunbar

    4.1 Good 239 Reviews

    4229 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles · 8.72 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Louisiana Gulf Sampler
    • Smothered Pork Chop
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • Smothered Chicken

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

  • Chef Marilyn's 2638 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles Southern · $$

    6 Chef Marilyn's

    4.0 Good 244 Reviews

    2638 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles · 10 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • Cat Fish Greens and Mac and Cheese
    • Smothered Turkey Necks
    • Fried Catfish Dinner

    “A great environment for excellent southern cuisine”

  • Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen 202 East Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood Soul Food · $$

    7 Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen

    4.0 Good 516 Reviews

    202 East Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood · 5.65 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Short Rib Dinner with Mac and Cheese Cabbage Greens Black Eyed Peas
    • Fried Chicken Dinner Mac and Cheese Greens
    • Fried Chicken Collards and Mac
    • Smothered Chicken Lunch

    “Wonderful food…wonderful service! I come from Pomona about once or twice a month to enjoy their food! Highly. Highly recommended!”

  • Nashas Deep Fried Ribs 5544 Spokane St, Los Angeles Southern

    8 Nashas Deep Fried Ribs

    5.0 Superb 23 Reviews

    5544 Spokane St, Los Angeles · 10.15 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Deep Fried Ribs

    “What an absolutely amazing spot! Nashas is a down to earth and homey small business that serves truly delicious food! When I first arrived I admit I was a little hesitant to give it a chance since it's located at a residential address...BEST Decision ever! The exterior space was fully converted into a small venue complete with an outdoor kitchen, comfortable seating areas and even TVs to watch the game while you eat. I honestly felt like I was right at home. There's a warmth and nostalgic charm like relaxing with family at a backyard cookout. Nasha was the sweetest! Such a kind soul. She welcomed me in with a smile and checked in several times during my meal just to make sure I had everything I needed. She even offered a complimentary water even though I had chosen not to order a drink with my meal. I ordered the Fried Catfish and Shrimp combo plate. It was excellent! All of the food is cooked fresh right in front of you. The fish was perfectly flaky with a tasty mixture of seasonings that was perfect with the hot sauce and fries. The fried shrimp was insanely good. Perfect crunch and surprisingly fresh, no fishy after taste whatsoever. I was also really impressed not just with the flavors but the presentation. The dishes come out looking like they were garnished by a chef! Wow! Really amazing! This is definitely a 10/10! Would highly recommend this hidden gem. Nashas needs to be your next soul food spot to explore!”

  • The Court Cafe 5496 West Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles Southern · $$

    9 The Court Cafe

    4.1 Good 405 Reviews

    5496 West Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles · 7.23 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken and Waffles with Peach Cobbler Butter
    • Side Waffle with Peach Cobbler Butter
    • Pan Seared Shrimp and Grits
    • Fruity Pebble French Toast

    “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!”

  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 87 Aquarium Way, Long Beach Seafood · $$

    10 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

    4.3 Superb 675 Reviews

    87 Aquarium Way, Long Beach · 10.81 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Mama Blues Shrimp Gumbo with Select Fish and Sausage
    • Old Fashioned New England Clam Chowder
    • Bourbon St Mahi Mahi & Shrimp Combo
    • Mama Gump's Garlic Bread Basket

    “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 😊”

  • Dulan's 1714 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles Soul Food · $$

    11 Dulan's

    4.3 Superb 583 Reviews

    1714 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles · 3.93 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Smothered Chicken Mac and Cheese
    • Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
    • Oxtail with Yams and Greens
    • Smothered Chicken Dinner

    “Wonderful food…wonderful service! I come from Pomona about once or twice a month to enjoy their food! Highly. Highly recommended!”

  • Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken 9537 Culver Boulevard, Culver City Chicken · $$

    12 Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken

    3.9 Good 478 Reviews

    9537 Culver Boulevard, Culver City · 10.56 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Honey's Famous Buttermilk Biscuit
    • Fresh Cracklin' Catfish Sandwich
    • 2 Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
    • Honey’S Buttermilk Biscuit

    “Literally, my favorite fried chicken spot to order from. It’s perfectly crispy, the chicken is juicy, and the flavor is intoxicating. Love it. Pretty sure I’m addicted. My doctor hates this aspect of my diet but I can’t stop devouring the flesh of ancestral dinosaurs. I’ve even shared the chicken during pregamings and everyone who had some asked for more. Nearly keeping us in.”

  • Handy's Smokehouse Delicacies 4149 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Barbecue · $$

    13 Handy's Smokehouse Delicacies

    4.7 Superb 73 Reviews

    4149 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach · 7.81 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Smoked Beef Brisket Sliced 1 lb
    • Smoked Chicken Wings 5 Wings
    • Smoked Spare Ribs 1 Slab
    • Smoke Chilean Sea Bass

    “Best BBQ Pork Sandwich ever!!”

  • Johnny Rebs' True South 4663 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Southern · $$

    14 Johnny Rebs' True South

    3.9 Good 344 Reviews

    4663 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach · 7.4 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Half Rack Baby Back Ribs
    • Pork Babyback Ribs Rack
    • Southern Sampler Plate
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

    “Again Johnny didn't disappoint. Walked in and the gentleman behind the counter helped me with my to go order. Needing to feed my elder parents who just wanted a hoagie bbq sandwich. He hooked me up with 2 delightful and flavorful orders with a side each at a great price. Will continue to return here. They are veteran friendly as well and we appreciate them for that too very much. Bring your family here and keep supporting this gem of an establishment”

  • Wings 2 Go 10925 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 101, Inglewood Chicken Wings · $$

    15 Wings 2 Go

    4.3 Superb 153 Reviews

    10925 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 101, Inglewood · 3.45 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Lemon Pepper Dry Rub Wings and Fries Mild Wings and Fries
    • Lemon Pepper Wings Dry Rub not Wet
    • Bacon and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
    • Lemon Pepper Wet Wings Combo

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

  • My Father's Barbeque 637 East University Drive, Carson Barbecue · $$

    16 My Father's Barbeque

    4.0 Good 175 Reviews

    637 East University Drive, Carson · 3.26 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Pulled Pork and Ribs with Greens and Coleslaw Sandwich
    • Brisket Chili Cheese Fries
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    • Macaroni and Cheese

    “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”

  • Louisiana Pico Fish and Chicken 6584 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach Seafood · $

    17 Louisiana Pico Fish and Chicken

    4.3 Superb 96 Reviews

    6584 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach · 7.14 miles

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Catfish Lunch Combo
    • 10 Piece Shrimp Dinner
    • Jumbo Shrimp & Fries
    • Hush Puppies

    “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.”

  • Delicious Southern Cuisine 4371 Crenshaw Blvd D, Los Angeles Southern · $$

    18 Delicious Southern Cuisine

    3.7 Good 246 Reviews

    4371 Crenshaw Blvd D, Los Angeles · 8.09 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Oxtails Rice and Gravy
    • Yams and Mac & Cheese
    • Smothered Chicken
    • Mashed Potatoes

    “I GrubHub'ed my order and besides the fries being salty to me, as I've cut salt out most my eating time. I made a mistake with ordering too much fries and they were awesome in getting my first time right, even almost ordered more mash potatoes and I already had that on my order. lol @ me (I'm lactose intolerant and I'm glad the young lady on the phone saved me from ordering extra of that as she warned me it had milk and butter in it. lol @ me again) The rest of the food was awesome, and I got the Po'boy sandwich with fries (I forgot to say no tomatoes, as I hate wasting food, but to the trash it went), a side of yams, mash potatoes, and peach cobbler (not the best I've had, but worth the fix. 😁) I want to go there now, when I get my money and car right, I'll head that way. 😉”

  • R&J Sea & Soul 12817 Crenshaw Boulevard, Hawthorne Southern · $$

    19 R&J Sea & Soul

    3.6 Good 152 Reviews

    12817 Crenshaw Boulevard, Hawthorne · 2.17 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and Collard Greens
    • Red Snapper Macaroni and Cheese Greens Cabbage
    • Tilapia Sandwich Fries
    • Famous Oxtails Dinner

    “Mimi was wonderful and I'll get a meal from R and J whenever I come to LA! Hell of a menu, homemade deserts and lemonade. I ate every bit. I highly recommend the treasure of a Soul food restaurant. I will go back to Indiana talking about the good food at RJ's.”

  • Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken 170 East Compton Boulevard, Compton Chicken · $$

    20 Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

    4.2 Good 85 Reviews

    170 East Compton Boulevard, Compton · 4.99 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Fried Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
    • Shrimp Fried Rice
    • Chicken Nugget
    • Combo B

    “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”

  • Da Cajun Seafood Shack - 13708 South Inglewood Avenue, Hawthorne Cajun · $$

    21 Da Cajun Seafood Shack -

    4.7 Superb 15 Reviews

    13708 South Inglewood Avenue, Hawthorne · 3.27 miles

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    “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.”

  • Soul Food Renaissance 6617 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach Soul Food · $$

    22 Soul Food Renaissance

    4.0 Good 175 Reviews

    6617 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach · 8.07 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Red Snapper Dinner and Smothered Chicken Dinner
    • BBQ Chicken with Rice and Gravy
    • Mac and Cheese and Cornbread
    • Macaroni and Cheese

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

  • Louisiana Fried Chicken 1030 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Los Angeles Chicken · $

    23 Louisiana Fried Chicken

    4.0 Good 128 Reviews

    1030 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Los Angeles · 8.49 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Mashed Potato w Gravy
    • 3pc 12shrimps 3fish
    • 20 pcs chk Nuggets
    • Sweet Potato Pie

    “Everything was wonderful as always”

  • Louisiana Fried Chicken 1580 Centinela Avenue Suite 24, Inglewood Chicken · $

    25 Louisiana Fried Chicken

    3.9 Good 133 Reviews

    1580 Centinela Avenue Suite 24, Inglewood · 5.77 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Soc It to Me Cake
    • Spicy Fried Rice
    • Veggie Egg Roll
    • Chicken Wings

    “Everything was wonderful as always”

  • Ana's Restaurant 11313 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles Salvadoran · $

    26 Ana's Restaurant

    3.7 Good 52 Reviews

    11313 Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles · 3.9 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • 24 Oz Ensalada
    • Caldo de Res
    • Pollo Guisado
    • Pupusas

    “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!”

  • Krab Queenz 8519 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood Cajun · $

    27 Krab Queenz

    3.8 Good 171 Reviews

    8519 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood · 5.09 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • King Crab Legs Shrimp Potatoes and Corn
    • Shrimp Sausage Potatoes Corn and Egg
    • The Best Damn Seafood Gumbo
    • Queen Crab and Shrimp Boil

    “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.”

  • Sauced BBQ & Spirits 2015 Park Place, El Segundo Barbecue · $$

    28 Sauced BBQ & Spirits

    3.8 Good 358 Reviews

    2015 Park Place, El Segundo · 4.94 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • 6 Smoked Wings Pork Belly Ends Smokey Beans Chili Mac
    • Hand Grenades Jalapeno Poppers
    • Fried Pickles & Peppers
    • Pork Belly Burnt Ends Plate

    “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…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥😁👍🏾”

  • Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que 21540 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 401b, Torrance Barbecue · $$

    29 Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

    3.8 Good 370 Reviews

    21540 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 401b, Torrance · 4.53 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Back Porch Ribs Chicken & Tri Tip Platter
    • Lucille's Sidewalk Fresh Lemonade
    • BBQ Two Meat Combo Platter
    • Biscuits and Apple Butter

    “everything was good and delicious”

  • R & R Soulfood 18427 Avalon Boulevard, Carson Soul Food · $$

    30 R & R Soulfood

    3.6 Good 348 Reviews

    18427 Avalon Boulevard, Carson · 3.03 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Red Snapper Macaroni Cheese Greens
    • Red Beans & Rice
    • Chicken and Waffles
    • Red Beans and Rice

    “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.”

  • Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food 5440 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles Soul Food · $$

    31 Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food

    3.6 Good 243 Reviews

    5440 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles · 7.85 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • Smothered Wing Lover with and Gravy
    • Dinner Neckbones with Rice
    • Dinner Turkey Wing & Drum
    • Neck Bones w Corn Bread

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

  • Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City Barbecue · $$

    32 Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

    3.5 Good 332 Reviews

    6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City · 8.33 miles

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    Customers’ favorites

    • BBQ Beef Ribs and St Louis Spare Ribs
    • Front Porch Chicken Ribs & Sausage
    • Lucille's Sidewalk Fresh Lemonade
    • Finger Licken’ BBQ Ribs

    “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”

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