10 Best Southern Restaurants near Saint Petersburg

Skyway Cafe Cafe • $
11140 4th St N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Steaks and Burgers Spanakopita Fresh Crisp Greek Salads Gyros Souvlakis Cubans and Homemade Meatloaf
Fries Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
Early Specials 7am -8 30am Eggs with Bacon Ham or Links Omelets Pancake SOS
Pancakes Skillets Omelets Biscuit & Gravy Pork Chops Steak Crepes
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Skillet
Breakfast Burrito
Corned Beef Hash
Two French Toast

“Wonderful menu. It was hard to choose what to order. Everything was delicious. The coffee was delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant. The staff was nice. The prices were very reasonable. We spent about the same as we spend at a popular chain pancake place- except it was so much better.“

4.3 Superb78 Reviews
Fatty's BBQ & Soul Food Southern • $
846 49th St S, Gulfport - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Potato Salad Baked Beans Spicy Sauce
Smoked Chicken with Hot Sauce
8 Smoke Wings for 10
Chopped Pork Dinner
1 2 Chicken Dinner
Full Rack of Ribs
Half Rack of Ribs
Sweet Potato Pie
Half Slab Ribs
Banana Pudding

“The food was delicious. The price was reasonable. The food was plentiful. I don't eat everyone barbecue; however this was great.“

4.9 Superb133 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company Brunch • $
662 Central Ave, St. Petersburg - 1.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Eggs-Traordinary Risky Biscuit
Family-Sized Biscuits & Gravy
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Signature Maple Vanilla Latte
Retro Biscuit Fried Chicken
The Sticky Maple Sandwich
Iced Cinnamon Biscuit
Side of Sausage Gravy
Side of Honey Butter
Fried Green Tomatoes

“Wonderfully friendly staff. They made it easy when I didn’t really see what I wanted on the menu by accepting custom orders. Delicious biscuits; butting extra to take back to Airbnb for the morning. I truly believe it when they say they are mission-driven.“

4.4 Superb312 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Comfort Food • $
4101 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park - 7.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Monte Cristo Sandwich Platter
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
Chips with Salsa and Queso
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Chips & Homemade Queso

“Insane portions, good food, good service.

Very southern - unhealthy, sugary, thick. If that's not your thing this is not your place.

The most sweet lemonade I've ever had in my life. I have no idea how the sugar or sweetener didn't crystallize into a massive clump into the drink. Personally I found it awful, but the person I was with loved it. You have been warned.

The potato soup is incredibly basic. I wouldn't get it again. Everything else is a fairly safe bet. I do highly recommend this place.“

4.3 Superb282 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Shop • $
1221 4th St N, St. Petersburg - 2.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño Chicken Salad with Side Loaded Potato Soup
Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad on Croissant
Classic Chicken Salad Scoop with Fruit
Children Salad Sammy on a Croissant
Chicken Salad Croissant
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Free Birthday Meal
Chicken Salad Melt
Olivia's Old South
Chicken Salad blt

“I just wanted to take a moment to shout out Phil, who took care of us yesterday (6/5/2025) at Chicken Salad Chick on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. We came in right at closing, and not once did he make us feel rushed or like an inconvenience. Phil was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and had such a positive, upbeat spirit that honestly made our whole evening.

Even though it was the end of the day, he took the time to walk us through the menu, explain what was still available, and even gave us helpful tips on how to make our order better for next time when we aren’t so last minute. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us, and it meant a lot.

It’s rare to come across service like that these days someone who genuinely enjoys what they do and makes guests feel valued. Phil was informative, friendly, and just a breath of fresh air. I had such a good experience, and it’s people like him who make you want to come back.

Thank you, Phil, for ending our day on such a high note. We’ll definitely be back!“

4.6 Superb98 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
2151 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg - 5.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Scrambled Egg Grits Fried Apples
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
U S Farm-Raised Fried Catfish - 1 Piece
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Chicken Fried Chicken

“Breakfast last Sunday was exceptionally good and service was great as usual!“

4 Good434 Reviews
Bajas southern cooking Soul Food • $
49th St S 1836 & 1838, Gulfport - 4.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Turkey Wings Collard Greens Mac and Cheese Cornbread
Fried Grilled or Smothered Pork Chop
Grilled Salmon and Shrimp Potatoes
Supposed to Be Candied Yams
Smootherd Chicken Dinner
Smothered Chicken Dinner
Salmon and Shrimp Plate
Loaded Seafood Potatoes
Fried Chicken Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese

“Incredible food, HUGE portions. Quirky curbside delivery service adds to the charm and the awesome staff is very helpful to first-timers. We’ll definitely be back.“

4.2 Good73 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
4011 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater - 10.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Country Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Biscuits and Cornbread
Southern Fried Chicken
Strawberry Cheesecake
Chicken Fried Chicken

“Great service and food. Not happy about seeing Halloween and fall merch in the middle of July. 3 1/2 months early for Halloween is a big turn off.“

3.9 Good431 Reviews
PoFolks Restaurant American • $
2001 34th St N, St. Petersburg - 4.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried Chicken Dinner Platter Mixed
Chicken & Dumplings Lunch
Strawberry Shortcake
Chicken Fried Steak
Mississippi Mud Pie
Red Beans and Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Fish and Chips
Chicken Livers

“Best chicken livers and fried green tomatoes ever. Can't wait to get back!“

3.9 Good209 Reviews
Bernie's Soul Food • $
3135 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg - 3.02 miles

“Definitely recommend Bernie's, I'm 39 yrs old and been eating Bernie's since I was a young lad spending the weekend at my aunt's in St Pete. Even now me and my wife drive from Bradenton just to get a plate. Being a cook myself I recognize good food and they got it“

3.7 Good11 Reviews