20 Best Southern Restaurants near Oakland

World Famous Hotboys Chicken Southern • $
1601 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sando
Breast and Wing White Meat
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Macaroni and Cheese
Swamp Fries Loaded
Half Fried Chicken
Chicken Sandwhich

“Great food and if you like hot, they’ve got it!“

4.8 Superb220 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $
1430 Broadway, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Fries and Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Chicken Tenders Combo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
2 Piece Dark Plate
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Fried Okra
Breast
Thigh

“I can't remember the last time I had fried chicken that was this good. They make it to order so it takes a little longer. But it comes out hot and crunchy. The chicken itself is juicy, they must brine it or something. I also think their story is pretty great.“

4.1 Good154 Reviews
Lois the Pie Queen Breakfast • $$
851 60th St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pork Chop Fried Chicken French Toast
Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Waffle
Pork Sausage Patties and Eggs
Grits Egg Whites and Bacon
Reggie Jackson Special
Chicken & Pecan Waffle
Raspberry Key Lime Pie
Southern Fried Chicken
Supreme Crab Omelette
Fried Chicken Dinner

“I had the salmon croquettes and they were absolutely amazing!!“

4 Good128 Reviews
Kowbird Southern • $
1733 Peralta St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

The Classic Chicken Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Original Southern Bird Sandwich Only
Butter and Honey Chicken Sandwich
Nashville Hot Bird Sandwich Only
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Honey Butter Kowbird Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich Combo
Kowbird Sandwiches w Fries
Southern Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Tenders and Fries

“I ordered both the hot chicken and honey butter and they're actually chicken tenders that are a match made in heaven.

The food came out fresh from the kitchen, and was truly delicious. Maybe the best fried chicken I've had in Oakland in a while“

3.7 Good134 Reviews
SCREAMIN HOT CHICKEN N WAFFLES Southern • $$
5333 Adeline St, Oakland

“Best chicken I've ever had, no contest.“

3.4 Good5 Reviews
Jusla Eats / Jusla Catering Caterers • $$
1955 Broadway, Oakland

“Great food and great service.“

4.8 Superb26 Reviews
Stay Gold Deli Barbecue • $
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Smoky Bacon Turkey Sandwich
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Beef Brisket BBQ Plate
Beef Brisket Poor Boy
Smoked Brisket Cubano
The Meatball Sandwich
The Italian Sandwich
Daily Grilled Cheese
The Riblet Sandwich

“The most tender brisket I may have had anywhere. 🥰🥰“

4.4 Superb115 Reviews
Brenda's Oakland Southern • $$
4045 Broadway #101, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato Bacon Gravy
Bananas Foster French Toast
Brenda’S Fried Chicken
Catfish Benedict & Grits
Fried Chicken Benedict
Fried Catfish Benedict
Creole Fried Chicken
Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Biscuits and Gravy
Ube Beignets 3

“Yall ever have food so good that it made you mad?????? Brenda's !!! a catfish burrito and watermelon sweet tea!!! Praise the maker!!“

4.2 Good145 Reviews
PoBoys Kitchen Southern • $$
317 Connecticut St, San Francisco - 7.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bucket 'O' Chicken Cajun Fried Okra
Waffle & Fried Chicken Breast
Homemade Mac and Cheese
3 Chicken Combo Plate
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Sweet Potato Fries
Gumbo 160z or 320z
Chicken Sandwich
PO Boy Sandwhich
PO'Boys Sandwich

“Wow talk about comfort food! Here for the first time and I had their seafood jambalaya and beignets for dessert. Both delicious and the service was top notch. I will definitely return!“

4.6 Superb148 Reviews
Biscuits And Blues Hot Pot • $$$
401 Mason St, San Francisco - 7.67 miles

“Biscuits & Blues has been around for THIRTY years in Union Square. It's well-known as a Blues venue, and you have the chance of seeing some amazing artists come through.

The restaurant is underground and lit up with a bright blue bar. The space is intimate, and the acts sometime walk right up to you. I always love a good dinner and entertainment venue in one.

The food was great. We had ceviche, gumbo, and of course, BISCUITS. They were so flaky and delicious, especially slathered with the accompanying honey butter. I was also surprised to see they had a wide cocktail and NA selection. Service was very attentive - there is a two-drink minimum after all. Great place for a date night!“

4.6 Superb104 Reviews
Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen Cajun • $$
2261 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley - 4.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Baby Back Ribs with a Side of Potatoe Salad
Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies
Wild Mushroom Jambalaya
Fried Chicken PO Boy
Baked Mac and Cheese
Red Beans and Rice
Traditional Gumbo
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp PO'Boy

“Food and service was excellent“

4.3 Superb230 Reviews
Sistas Soul Food Kafe Soul Food • $
571 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro - 8.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Turkey Wings
Fried Chicken Dinner
Super Turkey Burger
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Catfish 4 pcs Meal
Chicken & Waffles
Smothered Chicken
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler
Whole Cobbler

“Outstanding customer service. Black Owned and Operated...“

4.6 Superb19 Reviews
University Taqueria Chicken • $
2021 University Ave, Berkeley - 4.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

“That was one of the best burritos I've ever had and I've had a few. Fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, sauce bar! Customer service was friendly and helpful. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back. Nothing like a delicious tasty burrito!!“

4.3 Superb39 Reviews
Lizzy's Cajun Cafe Cajun • $
1254 Solano Ave, Albany - 6.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jambalaya Ribs Chicken
Cajun Fried Catfish
Fried Cabbage
BBQ Chicken
Fries

“Went to dinner with a few of my lady friends after seeing a show in the city, this was the perfect ending to a phenomenal day. I had the crab cakes and they were delish, a couple of people in my group had the fried chicken/fried catfish combo and that looks delicious as well. I highly recommend Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe.“

4.4 Superb21 Reviews
ibringdasmoke Barbecue • $$
700 Begier Ave, San Leandro - 8.32 miles

“I’m a vegetarian, so I can’t speak about the Q (the men in my house cried when the last wing was grabbed), but this banana pudding is so off the hook I want to cry!! So rich and creamy! I’ve eaten 1/2 of the very generous serving and I’m stuffed. I’m gunna power through it though, because I know if I save it, one of these boys will eat it!“

4.8 Superb5 Reviews
Southern Comfort Kitchen - Alameda Cajun/Creole • $
1708 Webster St, Alameda - 0.22 miles

“Sorely needed restaurant in Alameda. There’s good southern/soul food in Oakland but either parking/transit options are compromised or longish delivery times leave food soggy. This place has very fresh ingredients and great (read: actual) seasoning. Probably the best restaurant Mac & cheese outside of Homeroom. Hope they become a fixture in the Alameda restaurant scene.“

4.1 Good168 Reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Seafood • $$
Pier 39 Box M-211, San Francisco - 7.62 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jambalaya Ist Ein Typisches One-pot-rezept Mit Hühnchen Wurst Garnelen Und Reis
Mama Blue's Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp
Old Fashioned New England Clam Chowder
Jumbo Shrimper's Net Catch Portion
Prawn Linguine and Garlic Bread
Sceau de Scampis En Aperitif
Maker's Mark Glazed Salmon
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese
Sirloin Steak and Shrimp
Forrest's Seafood Feast

“Fast and friendly service, great atmosphere 👍“

4.1 Good512 Reviews
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Tupelo

Tupelo Southern • $
1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco - 7.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Empanadas Veggie 2 Pieces
Deep Fried Pickle Chips
Basket of French Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Tupelo Burger
Chicken Wings
Cornbread
Slaw

“We had a great experience until they called last call. We asked for one more drink when we she said we can only do shots. We purposely wanted mixed shots such as lemon drops and green tea shots. She told us we can only do well shots… really rude and doesn’t make a lot of sense.“

3 Average97 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2526 3rd St, San Francisco - 7.18 miles

Customers` Favorites

Oxtails Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fried Chicken Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
Stewed Cabbage Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Chicken 'N Waffle No Sides Included
Country Fried Steak Mac and Cheese
Our Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
3-Piece Fried Chicken
Smothered Pork Chops
Pulled Pork Sandwich

“Excellent service delicious food!!“

3.6 Good132 Reviews
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe Cajun • $
33 The Embarcadero, San Francisco - 7.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp PO Boy Fried Catfish and Fish Tacos
Queens Seafood Gumbo
Classic Fish & Chips
3 Baja Shrimp Tacos
3 Cajun Fish Tacos
Chicken Tenders
Fresh Beignets
Fish and Chips
Shrimp PO-Boy
Clam Chowder

“GREAT atmosphere & Great NOLA Soul Food❣️❣️👀👀“

3.2 Average94 Reviews