17 Best Southern Restaurants near Fort Lauderdale

“We were so impressed with the menu choices, how nice everyone was & how delicious our food was. They definitely take so much pride in the food the serve. We will definitely recommend this restaurant. Our server Raanan was the best! Thank you for treating us like family 😊“

“Fabulous and delicious food! Ashley was a great waitress too! 10/10“

“We gone always come to Miami Gardens and support trickdaddy we love you trick they food is Awesome“

“I'm a newby to patronizing this business & let's just say I'll continue to patronize the business as I'm in love ❤ with the smothered chicken wings & grits or you can try it with the waffles 🧇 delicious 😋 & the waitress Eb is a pleasant beautiful young lady that greets you with a smile her energy is top tier.“

“Excellent!! I went Just Spoons for brunch. First I would suggest make reservations. This restaurant gets crowded fast. I had the grilled shrimp and fried catfish w/ eggs and grits. Enough for 2 people and it delicious. My daughter had the curry shrimp and grits awesome and flavorful. My severer was Sean was attentive answered questions about the dishes and the drink menu is like no other I had the brunch punch ( contains alcohol)and my daughter the sunset ( non alcohol) both excellent. This my first time at this restaurant and it now on my restaurant rotation.“

“Not sure what the bad reviews about but mannnn I went here for the first time with my sons and their food is AMAZING my kids and I are literally parked in front of them tearing up our food right now. We got the chicken, shrimp and fries and i got their mac and cheese and rice. They were very nice, and had great customer service. I will definitely go to them again when I come back to visit.“

“This is the only ribs I have ever had that are so good you don’t need sauce. And I love bbq sauce! You must try these“

“absolutely great finding this unique establishment nearby in pompano! food was terrific and emblematic of New Orleans or Southern cooking. Building is new, clean and inviting. outside under a huge tree is an enclosed large area with many tables. The service was extremely warm and welcoming beginning with the hostess at the door through our waitress Stephanie. Stephanie explained in detail al the menu items very comprehensively. She also explained the daily specials and was particularly good at describing the Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The patrons were a diverse group of all ages. The dinner was surprisingly affordable served in an area of pompano that is rehabilitated. we will return for the weekend brunch and anticipate it to be great!“

“Simply Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“I went there for the first time today to grab Sunday dinner after a busy weekend. I was greeted with a complimentary cup of lemonade which hit the spot and got a refill while I waited for my food. The food was fresh, large portions, ridiculously tasty and I cannot wait to return. Run dont walk to Lickie Stickie!! You will not regret it!“

“Top notch dinner! Everything was perfect, from the food and the service to the live flute player, so cool. Our server gave excellent recommendations on entree and dessert options. Do yourself a favor and order the Cuban combination appetizer. One of the people we were dining with stated that this was going to be”end up being the best meal of their life” and we hadn't even finished the appetizer!“

“Are you looking for a Haitian restaurant where you can finally sit, eat, and not leave with your clothes smelling like you work in the kitchen? La Gourmandize is where you should go. The atmosphere is welcoming, the location is meticulously clean, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I actually was able to conduct a business meeting there today and not worry about if my client’s clothing was going to smell like “épice” (Haitian spice). I ordered “fritay” (Hatitian sample platter). It had “akra” (fried-Haitian-finger-food), “bannann pézé” (fried plantains), “griot” (fried pork), and a side salad. You probably thought I forgot about the “Pikliz” (Haitian hot sauce)? It was some of the freshest servings of pikliz I’ve had. Although it was a fried food platter, the serving wasn’t drenched in oil. The Akra and bannann pézé were crispy, not overcooked, and well seasoned. The griot was well prepared, soft, and well spiced. I highly recommended this place if you’re in the mood for some authentic Haitian cuisine.“

“I normally don't do reviews, but I have to say one about this place. Wow!!! The food truly great the staff is friendly, I ordered from there for the first tine last week and been doing it every since. This place, people and food are wonderful.“

“My hubby took me to one of his childhood favorite places to eat and it was amazing! Definitely will be back again!“

“10 out of 10 recommend!Food and service are top notch.“

“Shuckin Southern has not fell me, it always come through. The service was great and the food was even better. We had Mac n Cheese and Shuckin special sauce chicken. My girls always ask for extra. Thank you for your service to the community for following your dream!!!!“