31 Best Southern Restaurants near Winter Park

“Best burgers in central Florida. Fresh ground beef. Smashed, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Amazing Mac and cheese. Exceptional customer service. 10/10 can't recommend enough this is gonna be a new regular now. |“

“Everyone truly needs to check this place out. The food was absolutely 🔥. We order the Pork Ribs w/ Greens, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans and Loaded Fries w/ Brisket! Everything was on point! The meat was so juicy & tender and the sauce was amazing. The sides were equally delicious. On a scale 1-10 with no problem Smoky Jay BBQ gets a 10 from us!! 🔥🔥🔥 Best bbq spot in Orlando!! A must check out!! Will be back soon!“

“Tired of cooking? Can't cook? Then give Kookin' with Kim a try. You will be glad that you did! Reasonably priced. Hefty sized portions.“

“One of the best homemade food you will ever eat I recommend this place to anyone looking for good quality and clean food just give it a shot and thank me later 😎👍🏽“

“Came here with a group of 8 and was easily accommodated. Server came by right on schedule and got us started. I had the hot honey chicken sandwich and took almost half home! The beer selection was amazing. Friendly stafff an even a visit from the owner. As for the one star reviews… I read them all and also dove deeper into those commenting. Many seems to tsk great pleasure in berating an establishment after leaving instead of bringing it up to the management to make adjustments. Restaurants are rarely perfect and mistakes happen. It’s always appreciated when you let someone know before you leave a bad review. They are not knowingly trying to disappoint. We had a great meal and the food portions were great. Definitely will return.“

“If you haven't made it to Soco's Sunday Brunch yet, what are you waiting for?! Grab a friend or two and get a sampling of a few plates to share, you won't be disappointed! Today we had the fresh made biscuits with house jams, fried green tomatoes, Pork Belly Sliders, fried chicken & French toast and breakfast tacos. Talk about flavor and the portions were great. The French toast was downright orgasmic, that bourbon maple syrup will bless your soul. Seriously, go see for yourself, best brunch in Orlando or any other meal for that matter.“

“Great food and service, nice clean restaurant“

“I had a great a experience, when we got there their was a long line, but that line went down so fast and we got our food in no time. Jasmine was a wonderful host as well as the rest of the staff. Food was delicious 🤤 I would definitely recommend and be back.“

“The Monroe was fantastic! From the atmosphere to the food and service, everything was spot on.“

“So delicious! Excellent service from everyone, especially our server Shaun. He was so thorough and answered all our questions. The Cedar Key clams were to die for! I had the scallops and my husband had the burger for dinner- so freaking amazing ! I can’t say enough about this place! The owner was walking through the dining room checking on everyone, greeting everyone - thank you Carol for an exceptional experience!“

“On-site observation conducted during normal daytime operating hours. Interior dining area is organized with counter-based ordering and table seating arranged to support pedestrian circulation and short-duration occupancy. Menu items and pricing are clearly posted at the point of sale. Staff interaction observed at the counter followed standard service procedures, including order intake and fulfillment. Ambient noise levels were consistent with a mid-volume food service environment. The facility is integrated into a mixed-use corridor with direct sidewalk access and nearby vehicular parking, supporting both walk-in and short-stop visits.“

“Just called Rivers Lakeland to place a pick up order. Man answered the phone. Stated they don't take orders by phone have to do online. Told him I tried that wouldn't work. Said that's how they do take out. I've been going to 4 Rivers for years. Was ordering for six people over $100. Told him I'll find some place else to order from. Won't be back.“

“once again food was great and Taylor took care of us like family. Thank you again and keep up the outstanding customer service and reason why I will continue to cone back whenever I'm in Florida“

“Always the best! A friendly but serious restaurant. Great everything.“

“My group of friends meet every Wednesday at noon. The food portions can't be topped For a small business the menu is tremendous. Pam and Kathy are the Best.“

“Hands down the best seafood I have had in a very long time. I was lucky to try this great food at a food truck Friday. The chicken and shrimp, my wife and 3 year old enjoyed. I went with the shrimp and crab. It was amazing. Fresh cooked to order. It came with potatoes, sausage and an ear of corn all smothered in this amazing homemade butter.I could go on and on about how great this meal was. And normally I don’t write about food, but this deserves 5 stars and more.I hope they are back in my town again next month because I really want to try the lobster.Great customer service and great people all around. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed.“

“I am a regular there. The Hanger steak is awesome“

“Best boiled peanuts ever!“

“Great service, great food“

“¡Una experiencia deliciosa! Este restaurante de BBQ combina lo mejor de las parrilladas tradicionales con sabores auténticos. Las carnes estaban perfectamente ahumadas, jugosas y llenas de sabor. Probé el pernil y el brisket. ¡Increíbles! Los acompañamientos como los plátanos maduros, el arroz con frijoles y la ensalada, el plato a la perfección. El ambiente es acogedor, el personal fue muy amable y conocía bien el menú, lo cual se agradece. Sin duda, un lugar al que volveré. Recomendado para quienes quieran disfrutar de una BBQ con un toque único.“

“We loved the food but sad we didn’t get to do the trivia quiz we have heard about. We had a lovely meal tonight and cocktails but unfortunately it wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. As we are from England it’s a very rare chance we would be able to visit. We have heard about the forest gump quiz but unfortunately our server didn’t do this with us. It wasn’t busy as we had just walked in so we were hoping for the full experience. If we have had the full experience we would have given a top rating.“

“Once you navigate through the various rules associated with the all-you-can-eat menu (explained by the server), be prepared for some awesome Korean/Sushi cuisine! Come hungry to get the most bang for the $50 per person. Our group tried a combination of meats and sushi. I gorged myself on tuna nigiri, which was very good. The meats were also excellent. I particularly liked the marinated sirloin. Salad bar and bread selections were good. Our waiter was attentive, which always makes a big difference.“

“Highly recommend for family gatherings! We just had our Baby Shower in their event space & we had an amazing time. All the staff was super friendly, very accommodating and easy to work with & book. The food and drinks were delicious and fast. Our host/waitress was so sweet and fun and great about interacting with everyone at the shower. The kids present were very happy to feed the gators, visit the parrots, and pretty much wander around in between the games. I cannot recommend their services enough and I am beyond happy we chose here for our baby shower.“

“Doordash needs to update their menu. Because there’s nothing worse than calling to confirm correct order with staff that’s most of the time rude. Every time I call it’s a problem but nothing I can do when I’m just trying to order food correctly and spend money there.“

“we had great service, the food was so good, and love all the seasonal items in the store.“

“Cracker is my go to for all things breakfast! I am never disappointed!“

“Love my server especially with large group of ladies from church. The food was excellent and so many choices. Compliment to the chef especially on my Key West flavored shrimp and chicken. The Cesaer salad very good as well and the strawberry 🍓 lemonade 🍋. 5 stars quality with having food all over Florida, US, and the world.“

“Cheddars has become our favorite restaurant in the Central Florida area! Last night again, it did not disappoint! The blackened chicken got rave reviews from my friends, as did the salmon, and I got my usual blackened white fish on rice with a loaded baked potato and house salad. Friends raved about the carrots and the broccoli casserole. And oh yeah, the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream -- out of this world! Ample portions, reasonably priced, nice staff, and upscale environment.“

“Everything is great! I specifically love their chicken livers“

“I finally visited this location on today. The food is good, but the plating could be better when separating sides“

“Food is great! But please tell me how do you expect patrons to throw their trash away? This is such a huge flaw in your dinning room.“