19 Best Southern Restaurants near Riverview

Fred's Market Restaurant Southern • $
6501 US-301, Riverview

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potatoes N' Gravy Macaroni N' Cheese Sweet Potato Souffle Fried Green Tomatoes
Strawberries Shortcake with Ice Cream and Whipping Cream
Southern Comfort Food Like Grandma Would Make
Meatloaf Fried Chicken and Corn Pudding
Corn Casserole and Fried Green Tomatoes
Southern Comfort Food
Biscuit Sausage Gravy
Chicken Fingers
Corn Casserole
Smoked Chicken

“Fantastic Florida Southern country style buffet foods that are so good you'd think they were prepared in someone's home kitchen. The smoked ribs are awesome as well as the really old school collard greens and black eyed peas.... smoky, rich and flavorful. But the surprise behind the great baked rainbow trout, incredible, smoky pulled pork and delicious southern fried chicken is the sweet and spicy rutabagas. Sort of a light pumpkin color and taste almost as if they're marinated in molasses! Never had them like this... So good! The full buffet also includes very generous fresh salad bar and a variety of desserts that will make your mouth water like strawberry shortcake cups, pecan and fruit pies, actually, the sweet potato soufle on the regular buffet is so good and sweet you could eat it as a dessert as well. I'm so impressed with the variety of great country selections to eat... delicious braised cabbage, Italian green beans, fresh hot butter (?) glazed dinner rolls, cornbread cupcakes (?) and slices from the fry pan, catfish breaded nuggets, real deep fried green tomatoes... Just a fantastic selection of really flavorful foods. $22.99 for the full all you can eat buffet or $20.49 for a single trip to each bar: dinner, salad and desserts. Other smaller options too like small blue plates and veggies only. Great service too with friendly, helpful greeters, wait staff and cook staff.“

4.6 Superb472 Reviews
7th + Grove Southern • $$
1930 E 7th Ave, Tampa - 9.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Southern Egg Roll Stuffed with Chicken Greens and Mac and Cheese
Devils with Fried Chicken on Top
Crab Cake Shrimp and Grits
All About the Benjamins
Collard Green Egg Rolls
Degreez Shrimp PO' Boy
Grove Jerk Lamb Chops
Grove Fish and Grits
Macaroni and Cheese
Let's Stay Together

“Wow! 7th & Grove was the best part of my trip to Tampa. I was greeted at the door by Alicia and she accommodated my party of 5 on the fly! Bri, our waitress was amazing! Quick. Efficient. Friendly. Jarvis - the manager is a people person, you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. He walks by every table and checks on everyone. Loved that. Overall - if you’re looking for good music, good people, and great food - 7th and Grove will not disappoint!“

4.4 Superb894 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
965 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon - 3.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Classic Carol on a Croissant with Fresh Fruit and a Cookie
Chicken Salad on Croissant
Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad
Original Chicken Salad
Croissant with Chicken
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Pimento Cheese blt
Chicken Salad blt
Broccoli Salad

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

4.5 Superb138 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company Breakfast • $
127 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon - 3.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grits with Fried Eggs and Bacon
Eggs-Traordinary Risky Biscuit
Retro Biscuit - Crispy Chicken
Family-Sized Biscuits & Gravy
The Five and Dime Sandwich
The Sticky Maple Sandwich
Side of Sausage Gravy
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Chocolate Chip Waffles
Iced Cinnamon Biscuit

“I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. Food is tasty, just the right size portions. The manger that's been there both Saturdays we were there was super friendly and accommodating.
The pricing is right on point with the portion size.
My Wife and Daughter really love the specialty coffee drinks. Me, I prefer a good cup of black coffee and theirs is very enjoyable.

To tell how good they are, after writing this review I asked the family where they wanted to go for a late breakfast and Maple St was their first choice.“

4.8 Superb796 Reviews
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen Cajun • $$
1721 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon - 4.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp \u0026 Alligator Cheesecake
Half 12 Napkin Roast Beef & Gumbo
Chicken & Andouille Filé Gumbo
Walter’S Spicy Southern Club
Shrimp & Alligator Cheesecake
Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
Beignets and Chickory Coffee
Blackened Chicken Pasta
Praline Bread Pudding
Fried Green Tomatoes

“Zachary was our fun, witty, entertaining, attentive, spot on server. Drinks, food, atmosphere is excellent. You might have a wait to be seated as we did; but totally worth it!“

4.6 Superb537 Reviews
Dirty Byrd Chicken Shop • $
127 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon - 3.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cookies and Cream Cup
Sweet Chili BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Waffles
Pig & Byrd Sandwich
House Blended Burger
Bacon Cheese Fries
Dirty Byrd Sauce
Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Ranch
Crispy Byrd Box

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

4.6 Superb228 Reviews
Crossroad Hot Chicken Chicken Shop • $
10284 Causeway Blvd, Tampa - 4.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Three Strips Basket with Mac Salad and Added White BBQ Sauce
Hot Level Thigh and Leg with Mac and Cheese
Chicken Tenders and Corn Ribs
Hot Chicken Sandwich Spiciest
Three Tenders with Greens
Mac \u0026 Cheese Side
Leg and Thigh Basket
Breast & Wing Basket
Mac & Cheese Side
Back Down Sauce

“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.“

4.6 Superb171 Reviews
YaYa Southern Cuisine Soul Food • $$
2301 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa - 11.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yaya Southern Sweet Tea Mango Strawberry
Oaxtail Dinner Plate w Seafood Salad
Yaya Meals - Yaya Meal with 2 Sides
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Twice Baked Turkey Wing Dinner
Basket Meal with Fries or Rice
Famous Seafood Pasta Salad
Lemonade Mango Strawberry
Twice Baked Turkey Wings
Yaya Southern Lemonade

“If you’re looking for real, down-home Southern cooking, Ya Ya Southern Food is the spot. This family-owned gem gives you more than just a meal—it gives you an experience that feels like home. The matriarch is in the kitchen doing what she does best, seasoning everything to perfection. Her fried chicken? Crispy, flavorful, and cooked with love in every bite. You can taste the care and tradition in the food—it’s the kind of meal that takes you straight back to grandma’s kitchen. While you wait, her husband is outside setting the vibe, DJing and playing all the popular tracks, making the whole place feel like a family cookout. And their daughter keeps everything running smoothly at the register, greeting everyone with warmth and making you feel like part of the family. Ya Ya Southern Food isn’t just somewhere you eat—it’s somewhere you feel welcomed. Good food, good music, and good people. I’ll definitely be back!“

4.5 Superb219 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
6150 Lazy Days Blvd, Seffner - 9.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Scramble Eggs One Slice of Bacon 1 Sliced Ham
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes with Sausage Patties
Country Fried Steak w Mashed Potatos
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Southern Fried Chicken
Biscuits and Muffins
Fried Chicken Dinner
Crispy Rockin' Shrimp
Chicken Fried Steak

“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“

4.4 Superb498 Reviews
Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que and Soul Food Barbecue • $
2302 E 7th Ave, Tampa - 9.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que Ribs Sandwich
Al's Finger Licking Good BBQ Ribs Sandwich
Jean Ann's Lip-Smacking Baked Beans
Sparky's Pulled Pork Sandwich
Aunt Ruza's Sweet Potato Pie
Aunt Nita's Black Eyed Peas
Khimanis Pork Slider Meal
Yellow Rice and Chicken
Aunt Mary's Triple Play
Homemade Banana Pudding

“Best BBQ I've had in a long time!!! Everything was amazing!“

4.5 Superb140 Reviews
Mr B's Restaurant Soul Food • $
3401 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa - 10.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Honey Hot Fried Chicken or Not
Fish and Grits Collard Greens
Chicken Wings with Sauce
Fried Catfish and Grits
Buttermilk Fried Okra
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Fried Green Tomatoes
Smothered Pork Chop
Biscuits and Gravy
Mac \u0026 Cheese

“we had an awesome experience..food was hot and delicious fresh service was 100% can't wait to go back.Even got food to go home with. thank you“

4.3 Superb223 Reviews
M&R Café Southern Cuisine Cafe • $$
3320 E Osborne Ave, Tampa - 10.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Plate Rice & 3 Sides I Chose Collard Greens Lima Beans & Cabbage Cornbread Is Included
Baked Chicken w Choice of 2 Rice String Beans Cabbage Yams or Mac N Cheese 3 50 Upcharge
Cajun Salmon on a Bed of Lump Crab and Shrimp Fried Rice Topped w Remy Martin Glaze Sauce
Garlic Chicken with 2 Sides Mac \u0026 Cheese Green Beans
Fried or Grilled Catfish w 5 Shrimp and Choice of 1 Side
Spanish Style Bake Turkey Wings Just Simply Delicious
Garlic Chicken with 2 Sides Mac & Cheese Green Beans
Garlic Chicken with 2 Sides Mac \u0026 Cheese Yams
Meatloaf Rice Macaroni and Cheese Collard Greens
Garlic Chicken with 2 Sides Mac & Cheese Yams

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4.3 Superb198 Reviews
Splitsville Tiki + Social American • $$
615 Channelside Dr Suite 120, Tampa - 9.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Funky Chicken Sandwich Platter
Korean-Style Chicken Tenders
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Nachos and Loaded Fries
Fried Green Tomatoes
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Southern Goddess
Macho Nachos
Cone of Fries
Power Bowl

“We hosted our annual conference social event at Splitsville on May 13th and rented out the entire venue for our attendees. This was by far the best event we’ve hosted yet, and a huge part of that was because of the outstanding service provided by the Splitsville team.

From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. The food was excellent, the bartenders were fast and friendly, and the servers were attentive, professional, and always had a great attitude throughout the night.

Our attendees consistently commented on how much they enjoyed the atmosphere and the variety of entertainment options available. There truly was something for everyone, which made the event even more memorable.

If you are looking for a venue for a corporate event, conference social, or large group gathering, I highly recommend Splitsville. Their team helped make our event a huge success.“

4.1 Good205 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
1880 FL-60, Valrico - 6.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast Sunrise Sampler
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancake Breakfast
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Two Eggs over Easy with Bacon
blt and Hashbrown Casserole
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Southern Fried Chicken

“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...“

4.1 Good437 Reviews
Steelbach Steak House • $$
1902 N Ola Ave, Tampa - 10.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bananas Foster French Toast
Ember Baked Sweet Potato
Chicken Fried Chicken
Maud's Fried Chicken
Buffalo Cauliflower
Smoked Bone Marrow
Brussels Sprouts
Short Rib Mezze
Crispy Potatoes
Oreo Cheesecake

“The service was superb and the food was soooo good. We had the short rib appetizer and Chicken & Dumplings for dinner. I’ve been thinking about those chicken and dumplings ever since. Loved the atmosphere. We will definitely be back!“

3.9 Good509 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
9370 Theater Dr, Gibsonton - 1.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Green Bean and Loaded Baked Potato
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Scratch-Made Meatloaf Family Meal Basket
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Tots
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Cornbread and Biscuits

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

4 Good363 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
815 Providence Rd, Brandon - 4.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce and Green Beans
Butterfly Shrimp & Chicken Tenders
Costillas de Cerdo Agridulces
Mashed Potatoes \u0026 Gravy
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Macaroni \u0026 Cheese
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Fried Chicken Breast
Smoked Pulled Pork
Garden Side Salad

“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“

4 Good431 Reviews
Mama's Soul Food Soul Food • $
1013 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon - 5.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cube Steak with Mama's Secret Grav
Fried Chicken Wings Cut 6
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Chicken Gizzard Basket
Fried Green Tomatoes
Honey Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato Pie
Red Velvet Cake
Catfish Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes

“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.“

3.3 Good212 Reviews
Mama's Soul Food Restaurant Soul Food • $
3701 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa - 9.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Chicken
Sweet Potato Pie
Catfish Nuggets
Chicken Gizzards
Meatloaf Dinner
Red Velvet Cake
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Livers
Banana Pudding
Baked Chicken

“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!“

3.1 Average198 Reviews