32 Best Southern Restaurants near Hawthorne

Da Cajun Seafood Shack - Cajun • $$
13708 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne

“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.“

4.7 Superb14 Reviews
R&J Sea & Soul Southern • $$
12817 Crenshaw Boulevard, Hawthorne

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken with Mac N Cheese and Collard Greens
Red Snapper Macaroni and Cheese Greens Cabbage
Tilapia Sandwich Fries
Famous Oxtails Dinner
Smothered Pork Chops
Red Beans & Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Mac and Cheese
Candied Yams
Jumbo Shrimp

“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.“

3.2 Average153 Reviews
Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken - Chinatown Chicken • $
727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles - 11.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sando Chicken Sandwich Medium
Chicken Sandwich Medium Heat
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Hot Chicken Sando
Chicken & Waffles
Comeback Sauce
Macaroni Salad
Banana Pudding
Chicken Wings

“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 ?“

4.8 Superb324 Reviews
Good Clean Fun Wine Bar • $$
868 S Olive St, Los Angeles - 10.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Champagne Jacquart Brut Rose 750 ml Sparkling Wine Bottle 12 5 ABV
Specogna Pro Fondo Sparkling NV 750ml Sparkling Wine Bottle 11 ABV
Achilee Riesling 2021 750 ml White Wine Bottle 13 ABV
ATI Manel Small Scallops in Caldeirada Sauce
Clever Mojito Mocktail 12 Oz Na Can
Proxies Fizz Na 750 ml Bottle
Burrata & Black Truffle
Warm Marinated Olives
Burrata & Olive Oil
Roasted Red Peppers

“The set-up (ordering food), can be confusing initwllly, but the server explained and made it simple to figure it out. Iris (our server) was OUTSTANDING! Very informed and helpful with ordering suggestions and wine picks. She was also kind and fun to talk to. Each dish we ordered was delicious. The sardines in butter, arugula salad, the mini margarita pizza and the spicy branzino crudo was so fresh and the perfect amount of heat! We can't wait to come back.“

4.7 Superb189 Reviews
The Serving Spoon Southern • $$
1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood - 4.05 miles

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
Saturday Fried Shrimp
Meat & Cheese Omelet
Chicken and Waffles
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Spooner Breakfast
Liver and Onions

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

4.4 Superb354 Reviews
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Joyce

Joyce New American • $$$
770 S Grand Ave A, Los Angeles - 10.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

Marinated Romanesco Cauliflower
Low Country Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Louisiana Crawfish Hushpuppies
Monterey Bay Ogo Caesar Salad
Nashville Hot Fried Catfish
Cast Iron Mac \u0026 Cheese
Hot Honey Glazed Pork Belly
Low Country Shrimp & Grits
Blue Crab Gratin En Cocotte
Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits

“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!“

4.3 Superb488 Reviews
Jim Dandy Fried Chicken Southern • $
11328 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles - 3.65 miles

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
18 Pieces Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken and Fries
Drumstick or Fritter
Famous Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Wing
Chicken Sandwich

“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!“

4.2 Good203 Reviews
Harold & Belle's Cajun/Creole • $$
2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Platter with Fried Red Snapper and Jumbo Shrimp with Fried
Shrimp \u0026 Crawfish Etouffee
Canal St Crispy Chicken Salad
Charbroiled Oysters Full Dozen
Harold \u0026 Belle's Scampi
Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee
Crab Cake and Fried Shrimp
Crispy Fried Chicken Half
New England Clam Chowder
Harold & Belle's Scampi

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

4.1 Good264 Reviews
Chef Marilyn's Southern • $$
2638 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles - 7.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Cat Fish Greens and Mac and Cheese
Smothered Turkey Necks
Fried Catfish Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese
Red Beans and Rice
Baked Chicken Leg
Sweet Potato Pie
Black Eye Peas
Tuna Casserole

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

4.1 Good117 Reviews
Delicious at the Dunbar Southern • $$
4229 S Central Ave, Los Angeles - 8.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Louisiana Gulf Sampler
Smothered Pork Chop
Macaroni and Cheese
Smothered Chicken
Chicken Sausage
Southern Combos
Mashed Potatoes
Banana Pudding
Asada Nachos
Chicken Wing

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

3.9 Good118 Reviews
Matthews Home Style Cooking Southern • $$
2222 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena - 2.27 miles

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
Fried Shrimp with 2 Eggs & Grits
Creole Style Shrimp and Grits
Made to Order Fried Chicken
Black Eyed Peas and Cabbage
Peach Cobbler French Toast
Home Made Onion Rings

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

4.4 Superb66 Reviews
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Dulan's

Dulan's Soul Food • $$
1714 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Chicken Mac and Cheese
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Smothered Chicken Dinner
Fried Chicken Dinner
Baked Chicken Dinner
Smothered Pork Chops
Macaroni and Cheese
Cornbread Dressing
Fried Fish Dinner
Cornbread Muffin

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

4.4 Superb407 Reviews
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $$
1262 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles - 9.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Includes Baked Beans \u0026 Slaw
Includes Baked Beans & Slaw
Fried Chicken and Sides
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Green Tomatoes
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Seasoned Fries
Chicken Wings
Fried Pickles

“It’s slow to get your order, but that’s because it’s made fresh. If your in a hurry, take it to go. Otherwise, the chicken is excellent.“

4.1 Good178 Reviews
The Court Cafe Southern • $$
5496 W Centinela Ave, Los Angeles - 4.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles with Peach Cobbler Butter
Side Waffle with Peach Cobbler Butter
Pan Seared Shrimp and Grits
Fruity Pebble French Toast
Catfish \u0026 Grits
Chicken \u0026 Waffle
Fried Lobster Tail
Pineapple Lemonade
Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Breakfast Burrito

“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!“

4 Good251 Reviews
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen Soul Food • $$
202 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood - 2.98 miles

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
Smothered Pork Chops
Beer Battered Fish
Fried Fish Dinner
Baked Fish Dinner
Cornbread Muffins
Sweet Potato Pie

“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.“

3.8 Good340 Reviews
Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken Chicken • $$
9537 Culver Blvd, Culver City - 7.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Honey's Famous Buttermilk Biscuit
Fresh Cracklin' Catfish Sandwich
2 Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
Honey’S Buttermilk Biscuit
Honey's Buttermilk Biscuit
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Chicken and Biscuits
Crispy Fried Chicken
Spicy Wings Basket
Sweet Potato Pie

“Be careful, the food here is highly addictive because it is so darn good. Whatever you order, add a couple of blueberry biscuits as your dessert. They are amazing. The chicken is really great, as well. Best fried chicken I have had in LA, better than Roscoe's.“

3.8 Good297 Reviews
Wings 2 Go Chicken Wings • $$
10925 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 101, Inglewood - 1.92 miles

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
Watermelon Sulshie
Chicken Wings
Fried Rice
Lemonade
Jerk BBQ

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

4.3 Superb69 Reviews
Delicious Southern Cuisine Southern • $$
4371 Crenshaw Blvd D, Los Angeles - 6.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oxtails Rice and Gravy
Yams and Mac & Cheese
Smothered Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas
Red Beans & Rice
Mac\u0026Cheese
Banana Pudding
Baked Chicken
Oxtails Combo

“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. 😉“

3.7 Good123 Reviews
House of Wings LA Chicken Wings • $
512 W 8th St, Los Angeles - 10.34 miles

“House of Wings did not disappoint!! 🤤 We went on Wing Wednesday for the $1 wing deal and honestly it was such a steal. The wings came out so fast, were fresh, crispy, and SO good. (We got the Honey Lemon Pepper Wet.) The staff was super friendly and really went above and beyond to make our experience awesome. Definitely will keep coming back for more!“

4.6 Superb23 Reviews
The Rising Sun Café & Bistro Brunch • $
1356 Palmetto St #200, Los Angeles - 10.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast PO’Boy Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken & Waffles
Hibiscus Lemonade
Boozy Beignets
Beignet Trio
Tater Tots
Caf

“Can't believe I only discovered this gem today..... I was lured there by the beautiful music they were playing and the vibe of their outdoor seats are divine.... Will definitely be back for more.... Bought the begnet trio and its amazing good.... Too bad we ate it so fast without taking a photo“

4.2 Good52 Reviews
Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $
170 E Compton Blvd, Compton - 7.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“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“

4.2 Good26 Reviews
Dante Fried Chicken Ghost Kitchen Chicken • $$
421 W 8th St, Los Angeles - 10.35 miles

“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!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Louisiana Fried Chicken Chicken • $
1030 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Los Angeles - 7.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potato w Gravy
3pc 12shrimps 3fish
20 pcs chk Nuggets
Sweet Potato Pie
Fried Chicken
French Fries
Dirty Rice
Fried Rice
3pcs Pack
Breast

“Everything was wonderful as always“

4 Good53 Reviews
My Father's Barbeque Barbecue • $$
637 E University Dr, Carson - 6.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork and Ribs with Greens and Coleslaw Sandwich
Brisket Chili Cheese Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
BBQ Baked Beans
Smoked Brisket
Mac & Cheese
Peach Cobbler
Beef Brisket
Potato Salad

“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“

3.8 Good80 Reviews
Ana's Restaurant Salvadoran • $
11313 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles - 5.1 miles

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!“

3.5 Good22 Reviews
Louisiana Fried Chicken Chicken • $
1580 Centinela Avenue Suite 24, Inglewood - 2.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Soc It to Me Cake
Spicy Fried Rice
Veggie Egg Roll
Chicken Wings
Carrot Cake
Breast
Fries
Gumbo
Fish

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

3.7 Good59 Reviews
Krab Queenz Cajun • $
8519 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood - 3.27 miles

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
Fried Corn on the Cobb
Chicken and Waffles
Sausage Abd Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp Plate
Seafood Platter
Lobster PO Boy

“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.“

3.8 Good160 Reviews
Sauced BBQ & Spirits Barbecue • $$
2015 Park Pl, El Segundo - 2.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

6 Smoked Wings Pork Belly Ends Smokey Beans Chili Mac
Hand Grenades Jalapeno Poppers
Fried Pickles \u0026 Peppers
Pork Belly Burnt Ends Plate
Smoked 1 2 Chicken Plate
2 Meat Combination Plate
3 Meat Combination Plate
Pull Pork with Cornbread
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Beef Short Rib Tacos

“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…. 🔥🔥🔥🔥😁👍🏾“

3.8 Good343 Reviews
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $$
21540 Hawthorne Blvd #401b, Torrance - 5.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Back Porch Ribs Chicken \u0026 Tri Tip Platter
Lucille's Sidewalk Fresh Lemonade
BBQ Two Meat Combo Platter
Biscuits and Apple Butter
Spinach \u0026 Cheese Dip
Brisket Burnt Ends Salad
Lucille’S Onion Straws
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Lucille's Super Feast
Pulled Pork Sandwich

“We had the chimichurri and the 3-meat lunch special, and both were delicious! Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly.

What really made our visit stand out was the service. Lauri took such great care of us—she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. She made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived.

We’ll definitely be coming back. Great food and even better service!“

3.6 Good203 Reviews
R & R Soulfood Soul Food • $$
18427 Avalon Blvd, Carson - 6.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Red Snapper Macaroni Cheese Greens
Red Beans \u0026 Rice
Chicken and Waffles
Red Beans and Rice
Chicken and Eggs
Cornbread Muffin
Red Beans & Rice
Liver & Onions
Rice and Gravy
Baked Chicken

“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.“

3.4 Good209 Reviews
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $$
6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City - 5.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Beef Ribs and St Louis Spare Ribs
Front Porch Chicken Ribs & Sausage
Lucille's Sidewalk Fresh Lemonade
Finger Licken’ BBQ Ribs
Baby Back Ribs Full Rack
Lucille’S Onion Straws
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Southern Fried Chicken
Smoked Brisket Nachos
Pulled Pork Sandwich

“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“

3.5 Good182 Reviews
Granny's Kitchen Southern Style Soul Food Soul Food • $$
5440 S Central Ave, Los Angeles - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Wing Lover with and Gravy
Dinner Neckbones with Rice
Dinner Turkey Wing & Drum
Neck Bones w Corn Bread
Smothered Pork Chop
Mac and Cheese Yams
Cornbread Muffins
Smothered Chicken
Black Eyed Peas
Catfish Nuggets

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

3.3 Good128 Reviews