8 Best Southern Restaurants in Oakland

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

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sando
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Swamp Fries Loaded
Chicken Sandwhich
Chicken Etouffee
Hoosier Fries
Loaded Fries

“As I was waiting hangrily 45 minutes after I placed my order and 30 minutes after the ETA on my phone this painting soothed me until I ultimately received what I drove over an hour to get. Yes, it's that good. Please order with your phone, not in person. It makes things operate more smoothly for everyone and decreases the wait time for the crack. I mean food. Well I don't know what they put in their chicken, but full disclosure you might start experiencing side effects if you don't get your fix. Consider yourself warned. It can become a pricey habit and there is no rehab to get you off their sauce. Have you twitching like Tyrone Biggums for a "Sando with training wheels".“

4.7 Superb148 Reviews
Jusla Eats / Jusla Catering Caterers •
1955 Broadway, Oakland

“Chef Lala of Jusla Eats was a joy to work with. She was professional, responsive, and runs an efficient operation. Her food was top notch - I ordered the honey garlic chicken, fried catfish, mac and cheese, greens, yams, banana pudding and peach cobbler for an extended family and friends meal. Everything was cooked to perfection, and seasoned just right. Everyone went back for seconds, and raved about the food. I started recommending her to my friends before I even left the reception!“

4.8 Superb24 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Chicken • $
1430 Broadway, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Fries and Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
Fried Okra
Breast
Pie

“Oh my the place resembles a true image of a "hole in the wall", but Oh!, don't let the location nor look fool you. The food is absolutely amazing! The chicken will have you thinking, "This reminds me of home!" The sides were delicious too and lastly, the counter staff were very polite and respectful. When I'm in the area, I'm most definitely going to return to, Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken!!!“

4.1 Good146 Reviews
Kowbird Southern • $
1733 Peralta St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

The Classic Chicken Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Nashville Hot Bird Sandwich Only
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Honey Butter Kowbird Sandwich
Kowbird Sandwiches w Fries
Southern Bird Sandwich Only
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Southern Chicken Sandwich
Side of Mac and Cheese
Honey Butter Tenders

“Omg the chicken and fries here are SO GOOD! Chicken is breaded perfectly and the fries are so yummy. I got the chicken tenders and they were HUGE (pause) only complain would be that I ordered them spicy and they were not. If you like to dip, order extra sauce!! Can’t wait to go back!!“

4.1 Good118 Reviews
Brenda's Oakland Southern • $$
4045 Broadway #101, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

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

“The service was excellent, timely, and friendly. I had the shrimp and grits and it was exactly right: consistency, cheese, the shrimp, everything was top of the line.Also had a cream biscuit and jelly and let me tell you: you're not beating this anywhere close to the bay.I can't recommend it enough and will absolutely be back.The only drawback was the outside seating wasn't good: the table was not sturdy (which honestly i would not have put up with anywhere else, i would have left. so that's how good the food is) and it was cold even though there were heaters.“

4.3 Superb122 Reviews
Hot Fish/Joshuas Gulfport Seafood Fast Food • $
2907 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Catfish

“I got the 333 combo with three fried oysters, three fried shrimp, and three pieces of fried catfish. Everything was cooked PERFECTLY! Moist and tender meat with a crispy crust. Absolutely classic. The combo was a lot of food! It came with Louisiana style hot sauce, tartar sauce, and ketchup, as well as plenty of fries.Service was cheerful and very friendly. There isn't any seating, so it's really take-out only.The one minor criticism I have is that the fries were pretty mediocre, but they really aren't the main attraction here anyway.“

4.6 Superb10 Reviews
Stay Gold Deli Barbecue • $
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Beef Brisket BBQ Plate
Smoked Brisket Cubano
Daily Grilled Cheese
The Italian Sandwich
The Riblet Sandwich
Beef Brisket Plate
Mystery Sandwich
Mac & Cheese

“I lived in Austin for a long time, so I'm familiar with the style Stay Gold is aiming for. They do a good job! I wouldn't rate it top tier vs some of the places you have around Central Texas, but it's solid.Huge portion of really good brisket! I was actually surprised how much meat I got for the price. Very generous, especially by Bay Area standards!The only minus I would give them is: I'd prefer more onion. But that's a minor quibble.So the food is great.Also I give this place a top atmosphere rating. It's down to earth and unpretentious, a genuine dive.As a bonus, they host live music and--one of the best events in the Bay--Oakland Drunken Film Festival.Long live Stay Gold!“

4 Good61 Reviews
Lois the Pie Queen Breakfast • $$
851 60th St, Oakland

Customers` Favorites

Pork Sausage Patties and Eggs
Grits Egg Whites and Bacon
Raspberry Key Lime Pie
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken & Pecan Waffle
Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken and Waffle
Lemon Ice Box Pie
Salmon Croquettes
Shrimp and Grits

“Good place to get breakfast/brunch without breaking the bank. The biscuits were hot fresh & soft on the inside. Corned beef hash and croquettes were also very tasty. The plain white rice could use some type of sauce/gravy but also pairs well with either the hash or croquettes.“

3.9 Good64 Reviews
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