27 Best Southern Restaurants near Universal City

“Ich liebe Bubba Gump und besuche praktisch jedesmal wenn ich bei m Universal Citywalk unterwegs bin. Wer Shrimps mag, liebt diesen Laden.“

“Must try fried chicken!!!“

“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 ?“

“I am 65 years old. We had dinner at Humble Bird Saturday night. I have never, repeat, NEVER had chicken this good. Crisp, juicy (but not dripping like other places), no grease in sight. We got mild, but used the hot honey supplied and what a combination of flavors. We also got potato salad and slaw. Both great additions to an already wonderful meal. The staff was really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The place was spotless. I live north of Seattle, but would consider driving down just for more of their chicken...Well, and to visit my kids.“

“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!“

“An organization I’m a part of was looking for a place to gather afterwards. I reached out to multiple locations, Ian was the most responsive and excited to host us. He was accommodating to our group of ~30 people. He and the staff were so friendly and took care of orders quickly. Will definitely be back for dinner and drinks!“

“It was even better than I remember. I had the catfish po boy, chicken & waffles. The French bread, remoulade sauce & generous seasoning of the fish were delicious. I would definitely not consider myself a grits fan but the fried cinnamon sugar grits…so good. I can definitely post photos of empty boxes but other than that ??‍♀️. You’re going to have to order your own. Make sure you order directly on the restaurant site www.gritznwafflez.com. Signed up with my email when I ordered & got a discount.“

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

“Love it mane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’“

“Me and my family went for the first time after church today ! It was a really nice place good service and friendly atmosphere. Food was great nice portions .Much better than Denneys or I Hop. Crispy bacon and down home food.I think the pancakes were made from scratch.!!!“

“Just Wonderful Place To Eat At“

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

“Good food 🍱, good service“

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“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.“

“Smothered pork and fried chicken breast is one of my favorite food here. Service is fast and friendly. It has been always been one of my favorite spot for lunch. Only one things that i don't like about is wait time, Otherwise this place is simply great!“

“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.“

“I really enjoyed the Nola vibes in the seating area on the side of the building. I was worried that the cajun seasoning on the tots would be spicy but it wasn't, and they were very good. I also had the chicken sliders without the hot sauce, and they were also good, but I wish they'd had more slaw on them. The Theves sweet tea was soooo good, I wish they sold it in gallon size!“

“Everything about this place is awesome. From all the flavors to the honey that helps cool it down. The self serve soda. Even the seating of being indoor or outdoor is always a plus.“

“Great dinning place to eat and the music So lovable ❤️“

“Great food, great service, music, absolutely amazing atmosphere. Highly recommended 😊✨✨“

“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!“

“Delicious, homecooked, mouth watering.I had the popcorn fried chicken (a must)! - the sauce was so good! Artichoke Crab cakes, so fresh! Collards and Mac and cheese- yummm- for dessert, the banana pudding- which also was insane. Can’t wait to go back to try the shrimp and grits and pizza. I also ate on the patio, which was super cute and the owners came out and were lovely. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food great service 🤤“

“As for Fried Chicken goes, Honey Kettle is one of the better ones in Southern California. The simplicity of the goods is what makes this staple good. There isn't many frills, but good fresh chicken cooked with some care.

There have been some small issues with service from time to time, but overall I would maintain their high rating because of the delicious chicken they serve.

There are some hit and misses with their sides, but certainly do get their beans.

Portions are not big, but there is nothing wrong with over-ordering something that could be finished later.“

“It's small and gets crowded at peak hours. I like the chicken. It's slightly different from the other franchises. The french fries are very good. It's cheaper than the bigger franchises. I like that you can choose between drumsticks, thighs, or wings. Mix and match what you want. Their prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Parking: I only go to their restaurant on MLK near the corner of Vermont. But there are more locations.“

“Awesome experience. Food is just like u would want it to be. Great hospitality. The owner and staff are wonderful. Please check it out.“