17 Best Southern Restaurants near Brandon

“Love the food and the servers were so nice and patient.“

“I had an awesome experience at Maple Street Biscuit Company thanks to Dayna! Her customer service was outstanding. Dayna was friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. It’s not often you come across someone who genuinely cares about the customer experience, but Dayna truly made my visit enjoyable. Thank you for the great service!“

“My family member bought me a chicken sandwich from Dirty Byrd and it was the best tasting chicken sandwich. I highly recommend the food.“

“just left there Greatest place to eat my Daughter got her free birthday meal food was delicious as always and alba was the best waitress ever so thoughtful. we've been coming here since you opened, Thank you God bless and angel hugs to all. the Cashman clan“

“It was my first time eating here at Mama's Soulfood.I ordered the Oaxtail dinner with yellow rice, Collard greens and macaroni cheese.I just moved here from Miami,Florida 10 months ago..I was very dissatisfied with the Collard greens which had a distinct odor and wasn't completely cooked. Oxtails was very salty. Rice was okay and the Macaroni cheese was delicious. I was very disappointed with my experience. I grew up on soulfood from Miami. I have to say my Mama's soulfood experience was the worst.“

“Amazing food, 5 star service, great workers with awesome work attitude.😀 HIGHLY RECOMMEND eating here on your travels to tampa fl! The best buffet around with top shelf quality foods! 😋 don't miss this stop if you're just passing through or local!!! Jesus is in that place and the food! Amen 🙏“

“It’s pretty solid at this location. I like to get two scoops of salad, as when I have gotten the bread in the past it has been stale. I really love having this restaurant around though, there are many different cool flavors if you’re into all that.“

“Mango’s Cafe is a culinary gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you step inside the inviting atmosphere sets the perfect backdrop for what is sure to be a fantastic meal.

I had the pleasure of trying several dishes during my visit, and I can confidently say that everything was a perfect 10/10. Each plate was a delightful explosion of flavor, showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to quality and creativity. The menu offers a diverse selection, but you can’t go wrong with their honey fried chicken and the catfish which was made to order was literally perfect!

But it’s not just the food that makes Mango’s Cafe stand out. The customer service was exemplary. From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly and attentive.

If you’re a newcomer, don’t be deterred by the line outside(and inside)—trust me, the food is absolutely worth the wait! The buzz of excited patrons only adds to the vibrant atmosphere, and once you take your first bite, you’ll understand why so many people are eager to get in.

Excitingly, with a new location opening soon, there will be plenty of deliciousness to go around! Whether you're a local or just visiting Tampa, make sure to add Mango’s Cafe to your must-try list. You won’t regret it!“

“The food and custom service is amazing. I enjoyed the barbecue jackfruit meal and the strawberry crunch cake. I'll be returning to try their other amazing meals.“

“really good hot chicken. not so hot it burns your face off, but hot enough to know you just had a spicy meal will prolly go on our work rotation.“

“i highley recommend this location ask for grace and she will take great care of u all shes wonderful and a great server highly recommend her“

“this is the real deal food was amazing the vibe was really cool but the food was the best I ever had“

“I had the pleasure of dining in the Valrico restaurant and tho my review is not all pleasant the results of my issue was pleasant...My mom and I came in for dinner after her Chemo Treatment...Our waitress Bianca was very nice...we ordered our food a Pancake breakfast and Pot Pie...as we waited some time we noticed that tables whom were seated after us were getting their food...well after the 3rd table was served I finally called our waitress over to ask how long would it be she politely responded I'm checking on it now...so I asked could I please speak with a manager...The reason being is that I felt I didn't need to address the waitress because she was going to continue serving us and I didn't want the tension between us...The manager came out can't remember her name I explained to her that we had been waiting quite a while for our food and in the meantime no one said anything to us of why it's taking so long...she apologized and offered us freebies to our satisfaction...We refused the freebies because we wanted what we ordered we didn't come to get anything free...To my surprise she was very professional listened to our problem with a pleasant attitude...Even tho we refused she brought dessert to the table..just wanted to say Thank you to not only her but also Bianca I will definitely be back again...The our dinner was amazing...“

“Goob food and good service. We love cracker barrel when we travel and when we are home“

“Breakfast, lunch or dinner it's the best.“

“From the moment I stepped inside, I was impressed by the exceptional customer service. The staff took the time to thoroughly explain the menu, which I appreciated. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. The owner's passion for his business was evident; his presence truly made a difference. The restaurant was spotless, and the food was absolutely delicious. The music wasn’t too loud either. I will definitely return and highly recommend others to dine here. I'm a very satisfied customer!“