19 Best Southern Restaurants near Thornton

“We love the Cheddar Scratch Kitchen. Bree was our server and she is always the best. She takes care of our table and is so kind and great to us. Thank you Bree, we appreciate you and your great service!! It was my daughter's birthday and we chose Cheddar's to celebrate her birthday because we know they have the complimentary chocolate dessert for your birthday!! My daughter loved the cake, she loved her strawberry lemonade drink. I love the bean dip, I love the tower of onion rings they are always so yummy and perfect and I love the ranch. The warm croissant roll that come with your salad is always so good.“

“Went here for a birthday and had an amazing time. We shared maybe eight menu items and they were all spectacular. Red snapper and banana cream pudding were out of control. Also, our waiter Mia was really friendly. I love Southern food but normally it's a gut bomb. This maintained the character and flavors but incorporated good quality ingredients and wasn't super greasy. Lastly, the music was great.“

“Amazing food! Amazing experience!! Service and host both awesome! Def recommend“

“Absolutely loved this black owned spot. We met the owner who was very friendly as well as our waitress Kim, oh and the bartender was on point with her drinks!! They have karaoke night every wed. 5-9 and I will most definitely be returning!!“

“I love coming here for food when I'm downtown!! the food is exquisite and delicious!! friendly service always!!“

“Visiting from Dallas and definitely picky about breakfast, but Four Friends killed it!

Had the Bluegrass Benedict and my husband has the French Toast, not sure which one was my favorite, because both were amazing!

The staff was awesome, didn't catch our servers name, but everyone was super helpful.

Coming back next time we visit!“

“Our family has been going to Brothers BBQ since the day they opened the first day at S Monaco Pkwy and E Leetsdale Dr in Denver, CO. Brothers BBQ is the only place we will eat BBQ. Loved their anniversary special this year 2026.“

“Brothers bbq is a masterclass in food design and taste. It stands out among the surrounding restaurants as something to be idolized. At the center of this amazing experience is an amazing employee Devon. She brightens the room around and makes service look like a breeze. Other employees have a thing or 3 to learn from her. F.A IYKYK“

“Great BBQ place and supports working-class people. The sauces are delicious and the owner overloads sandwiches for hard workers of Sunnyside. Great attitude and atmosphere!“

“Connie is awesome! Food is just as good!“

“We love M3mphiz Styl3z, we follow them for a reason and it’s because it is by far the best hands down BBQ I have had in this state! I’ve had the corporate BBQ places and they aren’t even in the same league as M3mphiz, absolutely love everything they have to offer, the brisket nachos are my fav, the beans are phenomenal, if you like BBQ, we’ll you’re gonna love M3mphiz, absolutely delicious!!“

“✅The food was even better than I remembered. From perfectly fried and flaky catfish to crispy, sticky mouthwatering honey hot wings, to soul-fried shrimp, with flavorful Mac & cheese, to delicious greens and okra, to perfectly crispy and sweet hushpuppies (watch out if you slide them through the honey hot sauce 🤤)… everything at our table HIT. It’s a great week for music culture to be from VA, and I couldn’t have dreamed of better southern soul food to cap it off. ✅The drinks were beautiful and delicious, from light, crisp, and clean lemon drops with just enough sweetness to hibiscus margaritas to grown-up manhattans to perfectly poured and chilled beer on tap. ✅The vibes were, of course, immaculate. I don’t need to say more about that. If you don’t know, you better get out and find out about the brilliance and joy for yourself.“

“Was really surprised how delicious this place was! Delicious bbq . Great sides and cornbread. So yummy. Yes I got the tofu I don’t eat meat but that doesn’t stop me from eating w my family. They told me they keep the grills separate for designated veggie items. I didn’t get sick so that’s a plus. Will definitely be back“

“Top notch grub and lemonade“

“Go team AC!
Jake consistently goes above and beyond for every time I walk in the door.
He makes me feel like family.
He’s got hands faster than Jon Taffer.
And he’s dreamy as Tiger in the 2000’s.
My drink and heart is always full at #AcColfax“

“🪽🔥Fire wings and service was great🔥🪽“

“Had late lunch with co-worker. Great food, great staff, great atmosphere!“

“From the moment we sat down, everything about this place exceeded expectations. The staff. The atmosphere. Just the smell of bbq when we opened the door gave it a 5-star. We had BBQ ribs, catfish, shrimp gumbo, hushpuppies, mac and cheese, and fried okra—and every single dish was phenomenal. The BBQ ribs were tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, falling right off the bone. The catfish was perfectly fried with a crisp, golden coating and flaky, well-seasoned meat inside. The shrimp gumbo was rich and comforting, with deep, authentic and creole flavor that represented the cuisine from back home to a T. The sides were just as impressive. The hushpuppies were warm and perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and moist on the inside. The mac and cheese was creamy and indulgent, and the fried okra was seasoned just right with a satisfying crunch. You can tell these owners truly understands its cuisine—everything was done right. If you’re looking for authentic bbq, seafood or comfort food, this spot is an absolute must. We’ll definitely be back! And shoutout to the owner for sending us home with enough hushpuppies to have for breakfast!“

“We ate here yesterday and were served by Betty. She was AMAZING and so friendly! I am so glad that you all did not go woke and have remained your tremendous selves. So many thanks!“