31 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!!“

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

“Jim Dandy's is an Obvious South L.A staple my family members have been coming here for years even when I moved out of L.A we visited and had to stop here before we hit the freeway. Always has Great tasting chicken. I have had bad experiences before but not bad enough to stay away sometimes restaurants can have a bad day,bad week or bad cook overall I still like Jim Dandy's.“

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

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

“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 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!“

“I recently had dinner at DULAN’S with my friends and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant had a warm, casual, and welcoming atmosphere that made it perfect for a relaxed meal. The vibe felt comfortable, and it was a nice place to sit down and enjoy good food without any rush.

The food was flavorful and well-prepared. We ordered a mix of their popular dishes including chicken, rice, sides, and a few appetizers. Everything came out fresh and tasted home-style with good seasoning. The portions were satisfying, and the menu had a nice variety to choose from.

Service was friendly and cooperative. The staff made sure we were taken care of and checked in when needed without being intrusive.

Overall, DULAN’S offers solid comfort food with a relaxed dining experience at a reasonable price.“

“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.“

“Ordered the half rack baby back ribs 2 sides dinner and bread choice online Got tracking on order preparation and ready for pickup at the time stayed Order was sitting there waiting
.The ribs were meaty and fall off the bone done.The greens were tender and not salty .The Cajun rice was full of pepper onions and Cajun seasoning.I chose the biscuit to complete the dinner which was filling and satisfying“

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

“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 😊“

“Excellent service today! Thank you ladies. I got the fried chicken, smothered pork chops on mashed potatoes, and a huge container of greens. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, hot and so juicy. The green were money! Thanks for having me .. see you soon“

“I decided to give this place a try after having heard a lot of great things about it. Usually when I want good fried chicken i end up going to Gus's but i figured it was time to try some place new for a change. I ordered take out and the food came out the way I expected it. The chicken had a similar batter as Gus's does just minus the spiciness. It was good but it lacking on flavor in my opinion. Salty but no spice. Sure they gave me hot sauce cups for the chicken to help out but i prefer how they do it at Gus's instead. The mashed potatoes i got were good though, I enjoyed the flavor and the good kick the gravy got too. The fries were okay. I believe they are regular 3/8 of an inch straight cut fries with their own seasoning. So think crinkle cut thickness but straight instead. The biscuits were good though too. Nothing crazy about it but it was more bready than flaky if that makes sense. Something different but it was good. All in all my visit here to Honey's was alright, food was good but it wasn't enough to change my mind about Gus's and I still prefer to go there instead. But I think this place is still worth a try for those who were iffy like I was. It didn't know my socks off but it was still good nonetheless. I might have to come back and try the chicken sandwich or something else on the menu next time.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“This Louisiana offers fried chicken Gizzards and Fried liver. $6 I loved fried chicken Gizzards as a child. I had to try it to recreate that childhood experience. They could use a little bit more seasoning. But the crunch and experience was what I wanted to revisit again memories of being in my grandma's kitchen. My husband said the fried chicken is good. They have an extensive menu. So if you are in the area. I think it's worth a try. No dining area. You have to eat in your car.“

“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“

“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“

“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…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥😁👍🏾“

“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.“

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

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very few restaurants are open on Thanksgiving day and were we glad they were! The restaurant in Del Amo was busy but the wait wasn’t too long. Happy to have our turkey there on Turkey Day and so was the chicken fried steak. Dessert was also good and service was quick & friendly! Very convenient to have a credit card machine on our table. Clean bathrooms as well. Would come back again Thanksgiving or not. 😊😋“

“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“

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