10 Best Southern Restaurants in San Francisco

Brenda's French Soul Food Southern • $$
652 Polk St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Cup Andouille & Chicken Gumbo
Bananas Foster French Toast
Butter Pecan French Toast
Crawfish Beignets
Side Fried Oysters
Grillades & Grits
Huevos Rancheros
Chicken Sandwich
Beignet Flight
Shrimp & Grits

“I need a deep dark roux in my gumbo. Restaurants that make gumbo in mass quantities Make their roux in a cookie sheet with pre-mixed fat and flour. Then they put it in the oven. That gives them tons of roux to make multiple batches of gumbo.Also, props on the beignets. You're about halfway there. You need the hole in the middle. But it is incredibly difficult unless there's one person dedicating themselves to the beignet dough. So I can't blame you for that.“

4.6 Superb198 Reviews
PoBoys Kitchen Southern • $$
317 Connecticut St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Bucket 'O' Chicken Cajun Fried Okra
3 Chicken Combo Plate
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Sweet Potato Fries
PO'Boys Sandwich
Chicken Wings
BBQ Pork Ribs
Mac & Cheese
Jambalaya
Beignet

“The food was very good. And the restaurant wasn't busy, so we got seated right away. Our waitress was quick and friendly. The swamp water tea was delicious, if a little small for $6. Fried Okra was great. I enjoyed my Po' Boy sandwich, it was a bit messy, but the oysters were flavorful. My husband thought the ribs were perfectly cooked, and enjoyed his beans. The only real disappointment was the Sweet Potato Fries which were limp and soft. The outside seating made it so we could enjoy the pleasant afternoon weather.“

4.7 Superb132 Reviews
The Front Porch Southern • $$
65 29th St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Gumbo with Chicken Andouille Sausage Stewed Okra and Rice
New Orleans Style Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Fried Okra with Jalapeño Aioli
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Spicy Shrimp & Grits
Porch Vegan Collards
Baked Mac & Cheese
Fried Chicken Meal
Chicken & Waffle
Mac N Cheese

“One of my favorite local spots on the City. The staff is always super nice and genuinely friendly. My wife and I always feel good about dining here.This evening we had the amazing Bucket of Chicken. Sides were the standard Mac n Cheese, potatoes and gravy, greens.... Also a huge burger to mix it up.Highly recommend dining here. It's not always easy to score a table. But tonight it was cold and rainy so.....Cheers!“

4.4 Superb92 Reviews
Brenda's Meat & Three Southern • $$
919 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp & Grits with Tomato-Bacon Gravy
Fried Chicken & Three Sides
One Chocolate Beignet
Country Sausage Gravy
One Crawfish Beignet
Stuffed Johnnycakes
Chocolate Beignets
Low Country Gumbo
Crawfish Beignets
Red Beans & Rice

“The food here is packed with flavor. We really enjoyed the fried chicken and ribs. They also have a bunch of tasty drinks. Highly recommend the hurricane mixed drink. Biscuits were perfectly soft and fries had a good crunch. Go here when you are hungry and you will leave very happy.“

4.5 Superb112 Reviews
Gentilly Soul Food • $$
4826 Mission St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Mac and Cheese
Fried Chicken
Cajun Wings

“Please try this restaurant. I was visiting SF with my husband while he took the State BAR, and after a long, taxing day of testing, we found Gentilly and it breathed life back into him. We ordered the Cajun pasta and the dish with the pulled pork, ribs, and mac. Outstanding food. Ribs slipped off the bone. They have a nice selection of non-alcoholic craft sodas, plus lots of awesome cocktails...which I ordered the second night because we HAD to go back! The first night we ate in the back room and another table was doing a murder mystery which was really cool. We ate in the lounge on the second night and chatted with our server, Jessica - - super cool human being, so kind and engaging! Someone came in and the bartender new him by name, asked if he wanted his favorite thing, and put his program on the TV. It was so wholesome and made it feel homey. I genuinely want to visit this area of SF just to go back to Gentilly! This restaurant is obviously a passion project and I'm so happy places like this exist. My only complaint is that it's so far away from where I live! Then again if I lived close to Gentilly I'd probably gain a lot of weight, especially since they serve a brownie with ice cream and salted caramel. You'd be doing yourself a great disservice if you didn't try it!“

4.5 Superb74 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2448 Clement St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Southern Comfort Food
Country Fried Steak
Chicken and Waffles
Mashed Potatoes
Stewed Cabbage
Fried Catfish
Corn Muffins
Cornbread

“I've been to this place many times I do like their food I gave them four stars because as far as southern food goes I have had better. But would I stop going here no it is good food and I do recommend the place. Last time I went here I had their hard knocks omelet which was good had spinach and bacon bacon was a little undercooked and as I cut into the omelet all the stuff fell out which tells me that the cheese was not put over the rest of the food in the omelet it was all down in the bottom which I don't like I think if you're going to make an omelet you should do it the way I do it and make sure that when you cut into it you get a little cheese along with the other stuff in the omelet not just a pile of vegetables or whatever on your plate.Kid-friendliness: Definitely there is food for kidsWheelchair accessibility: It is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible with tables where you could pull the wheelchair up to it to eat“

4.4 Superb222 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2526 3rd St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Oxtails Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fried Chicken Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
Stewed Cabbage Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Country Fried Steak Mac and Cheese
Our Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
3-Piece Fried Chicken
Smothered Pork Chops
Fried Chicken Plate

“Southern staples (barbecue, fried seafood, blackened options) served with two sides. Stewed Cabbage side, a highlight. Fried Shrimp, on Po Boy Sandwich or as a side (pay per shrimp), excellent.Industrial interior speaking to the pier-side past of Dogpatch is novel.Only comment is the crispy fried batter could be a little less greasy. Complimentary corn bread muffins, delicious with salty butter.“

4.2 Good84 Reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Seafood • $$
Pier 39 Box M-211, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Shrimper's Net Catch Portion
Prawn Linguine and Garlic Bread
Jambalaya Ist Ein Typisches One
Sceau de Scampis En Aperitif
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese
Maker's Mark Glazed Salmon
Forrest's Seafood Feast
Hamburguesa de Ternera
Captain's Fish & Chips
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

“Fun touristy location in Pier39 with a beautiful view of the bay. We were seated after a 20min wait at a table with a great view of Alcatraz. Fun decor inside.Food was good and inexpensive for seafood.Service was a bit slow and our waiter was pretty much missing most of the time. We had to flag down others to ask for things or refills on our drinks.“

4.1 Good205 Reviews
Queens Louisana Poboy Cafe Cafe • $$
3030 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Combo
Beignets

“This family-focused restaurant is filled with nothing but love and great food. The owners which are America Bowl are extraordinarily community-oriented and family-friendly in Queens Louisiana. I've call Jocquese Louisiana call Jocquese Louisiana for over for over 15 yearscar. I look forward to the next 15 years of good eating here. It is always a slice of home. The oyster Poboy sandwich transported me immediately back home to New Orleans, surrounded by friends and family. Every time I bite into a oyster, Poboy sandwich at Queens, Louisiana. Do yourself a favor, and get to Queens, Louisiana, ASAP. pPease tell Troy, the owner that John W sent you.“

4.5 Superb15 Reviews
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe Cajun • $
33 The Embarcadero, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp PO Boy Fried Catfish and Fish Tacos
Queens Seafood Gumbo
Classic Fish & Chips
3 Cajun Fish Tacos
Fish and Chips
Clam Chowder
Beignets

“Order before seating.5 crispy little tasty oysters. The dressing is mayonnaise, too simple for me. Bun is lightly toasted. All in all the po boy is tasty and I would go back.The fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside, in other words, perfect.Inside the place can seat about 30 people. There is outdoor seating.Staff is cheerful and helpful.Single spacious and clean bathroom.“

3.8 Good115 Reviews
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