11 Best Southern Restaurants near St. Petersburg

Maple Street Biscuit Company Brunch • $
662 Central Ave, St. Petersburg

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.“

4.5 Superb433 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Shop • $
1221 4th St N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

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

“Service was awesome.
Every restaurant should use this location as an example of what customers appreciate in customer service.
The reviewer who said it’s overpriced I disagree. The prices are on par or, I’d argue, cheaper than what things go for in 2026.“

4.6 Superb197 Reviews
Bernie's Soul Food • $
3135 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg

“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“

4.2 Good63 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
2151 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg

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
U S Farm-Raised Fried Catfish
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Grilled Chicken Tenders

“😄My Cracker Barrell is the best“

4.1 Good712 Reviews
PoFolks Restaurant American • $
2001 34th St N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes and Chicken Livers
Fried Chicken Dinner Platter Mixed
Chicken & Dumplings Lunch
Strawberry Shortcake
Blackened Fish Filet
Mississippi Mud Pie
Chicken Fried Steak
Red Beans and Rice
Corn on the Cob

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

4 Good508 Reviews
Fatty's BBQ & Soul Food Southern • $
846 49th St S, Gulfport - 3.8 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
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Half Rack of Ribs
Full Rack of Ribs
Sweet Potato Pie
Half Slab Ribs

“BABY WHEN I TELL YOU THIS PLACE IS THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME RIBS ARE TENDER AND MEATY LICK YOUR FINGERS GOOD ......“

4.8 Superb230 Reviews
Skyway Cafe Cafe • $
11140 4th St N, St. Petersburg - 7.33 miles

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.“

4.4 Superb161 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Comfort Food • $
4101 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park - 5.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Monte Cristo Sandwich Platter
Chips \u0026 Homemade Queso
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
Chips with Salsa and Queso
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Trio Sampler

“I ordered to go tonight and Hayley the blonde to go girl was amazing , she called me 15 min before pickup to let me know it got done early so it didn’t get cold and it gave me an amazing warmth inside that people truly care about our experience, she was very sweet and polite and crazy quick with getting food out , I will be back just for her!! She needs to truly be acknowledged for her hard work!“

4.3 Superb365 Reviews
Bajas Southern Cooking Soul Food • $
1836 & 1838 49th St S 1836 & 1838, Gulfport - 3.79 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
Smothered Chicken Dinner
Smootherd Chicken Dinner
Loaded Seafood Potatoes
Salmon and Shrimp Plate
Smothered Turkey Wings
Fried Chicken Dinner

“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.“

4.3 Superb119 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
4011 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater - 9.26 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

“Delicious food and great Service. Patty is a Great Waitress. Rate Her 1-10 it's 100.“

4 Good488 Reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Seafood • $$
185 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach - 8.79 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Shrimp and Fried Shrimp Dinner
Bourbon St Mahi Mahi & Shrimp Combo
Mama Gump’S Garlic Bread Basket
Mama Gump's Garlic Bread Basket
Mama's Southern Fried Chicken
Bubba Gump Cayenne Hot Sauce
Mama Blue's Shrimp Gumbo
Mama Blue's Fried Shrimp
Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese

“Great place and food, server was nice, 5+⭐“

3.8 Good545 Reviews