19 Best Southern Restaurants near Thornton

“We come to chedders for date nights and tonight was exceptional. my husband ordered the chicken tenders, ribs, sweet potato fries, and loaded potato. I switched it up from my usual salmon order and got the lemon pepper catfish fillets with the broccoli chedder casserole. we both ordered side salads which are extra but way worth it. they come with honey butter croissants as well. Our waitress Sierra went above and beyond. She maintained professional but could converse and connect to a personal level as well. Served us timely and the food was cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. I have never had catfish cooked so well since I've been in Florida. Always recommend this place!“

“Fantastic representation of southern food! The west indie crab salad was so good we ordered another after the first was delivered. 10/10 will return for that dish alone, and everything else was superb. Staff hit every note and made the meal perfect. Can’t wait to return!“

“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!!“

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

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

“solid food with a personal touch! The owner is an awesome guy. Be sure to try my favorites, the catfish sandwich, fried gizzards or the greens. You won't be disappointed!“

“A great way to meet up and eat up the good vibes. Ethnic Americana! Wow it exists in this small yet excellent restaurant. Our server was nice, the food was good with perfect serving size and the atmosphere engaging.
Clean clean clean. It is very clean. That means the whole staff ckeeps it clean because they know that they create the vibes! Or at least they do now. 3 generations looking forward to our next family meet n eat here.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Not quite Texas BBQ, but hands down the best I’ve found in Denver. The meat is always tender and flavorful (I typically get the pork and brisket) and honestly you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. They have six house-made sauces that range with any base you would want (mustard, vinegar, sweet, spicy, etc) I love being able to mix and match depending on what I order. Friendly service and consistently good food make this place my go-to when I’m craving BBQ in the city.“

“Top notch grub and lemonade“

“Brother BBQ is one of those places that reminds you why BBQ matters. The hot links are outstanding. Juicy, smoky, and actually have some attitude. The brisket is exactly what you want it to be. Tender, flavorful, no sauce needed but you’ll probably use it anyway (I love their sweet sauce) . The chicken somehow manages to stay moist while still tasting like it came off a real pit, which is rarer than it should be.
Sides don’t phone it in either. The mashed potatoes are straight-up addictive (we often order a full pint for 2 people, LOL) and the mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and dangerously easy to demolish without realizing what you’ve done.
If you’re even remotely serious about BBQ, do yourself a favor and get over there. This is consistently some of the best BBQ in town, not hype-of-the-week nonsense. Try it once and you’ll understand why people keep coming back.“

“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!!“

“Had food and drinks while at a conference and wonderful experience. Our bartender Ryan was excellent, very friendly and welcoming. Thanks for a good time.“

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

“Amazing service & classy great atmosphere perfect for date night or to go relax with friends. Highly recommend. The food was phenomenal loved the culture & history right in the neighborhood. We can't wait to go eat again & listen to some jazz👌🏾🎶 #callTyrone Call him!!!“

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

“Excelente servicio, la atención rápida y eficiente, la comida muy rica“