20 Best Southern Restaurants near Fayetteville

“What a terrific experience - we hosted an important client dinner at Prologue and it couldn't have gone better - from the perfect table to terrific service to outstanding food - just a win in every way! THANK YOU all - we'll be back!“

“Food is always good and hot. Customer service is outstanding.“

“Amazing home cooking and soul food. Large portions and excellent service!“

“Fresh fruits and vegetables 🌽 and the desserts 🍮 are awesome.“

“I get takeout from This Is It at least twice a week. The food selections are varied & outstanding but we especially love the collards. The waitstaff is exceptional; always greeting me with a smile and even remembering what I usually order. I highly recommend This is It if one desires food that tastes like home cooked and service that is beyond compare.“

“Lunch was great!! Loved the location, service was awesome and the food was fresh and hot!! I will definitely return without any hesitation.“

“My son and I wanted to have a Mommy/Son date one last time before he heads out to college. My son chose Elliot's and I was excited because neither one of us had been there before. I must say every moment there was an absolute pleasure. The host was welcoming as we walked in and it was more than a typical "hi, how many". She just had an overall joy to her. The servers that helped us were so kind and friendly. We asked a lot of questions and they were both so patient with us and very informative with the answers they gave. The manager (I think he was) greeted us and helped us with a quick question. It wasn't a normal "how can I help you" but a sincere I here to make sure all is well type of body language. When you walk into the restaurant, the atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming. The colors are exciting and make you want to stick around for a good time. When you enter there is a sense of friendliness, kindness and joy all mixed together that create a place enjoyable for all. Both my son and I are excited to come again. We went during lunch time and it was such a pleasurable experience that we want to try again for dinner. It is honestly hard to find a place that has such an amazing dining atmosphere all around, and Elliott's sure did deliver. Thank you to the staff for such an amazing time and thank you to Lester for all that you did!“

“I live in Ohio but have family in Georgia. One of the first places I go is the Green Manor. The food is absolutely fantastic, the staff is amazing and the building is just beautiful. An all around great experience. One of my favorite places in Georgia.“

“Always good food best BBQ hands down!“

“Wonderful dinner at Vanzant's! Appetizers were great- we had lobster mac and cheese, oysters, and spinach artichoke dip. Our steaks were done to perfection, stuffed shrimp delicious, and ribs so tender. The chocolate cake for dessert was sooo good. Alejandro was so helpful in recommmending food and service was excellent. We will return again.“

“THE FOOD IS SO GOOD!!! I WILL ALWAYS COME BACK!!!“

“Okay at first I was VERY skeptical. I came very late night so no one was there really, I had to call a number and place my order over the phone and send my payment via cashapp or Apple Pay. Now I waited 45 min as I was told and as the time went on I was like damn imagine…. BUT the food came. NOW this food yall was LEGIT HOME COOKED. Ain’t really much I can say about besides I’m ordering and waiting every single time cause this place is beyond legit. You will not be disappointed I guarantee it.“

“I felt very welcome and the food was excellent, the main owner was super sweet and handled the entire rush alone and surgically efficiently. Great fries and greater paintings!“

“Great place, good vibes and drinks!“

“Best Fried Chicken Ever!! They brine it so it’s super juicy and tasty. Awesome little cafeteria style lunch joint (only open till 2:30) packed at lunchtime, affordable with very generous servings! Highly recommend for a genuine southern style lunch. Extremely nice and polite staff☺️“

“I use to live around the corner yrs ago i use to go every day came in town n had to go. Food isn't the same u can't go in n sit down it's just order n go not sure what happen but the love in the food isn't there nomore OMG heart broken 💔“

“I love it love it love it!“

“They really put a lot of effort into making sure you're well taken care of over there. The food is excellent, a little pricey, but the portions are VERY generous, so I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth. The service is consistently top-notch, I'm never given a problem or a hard time from the staff, which is difficult to find at quite a few places now, and they genuinely seem happy to see you there. They just upgraded the seating, it's a comfortable, hassle-free dining experience.“

“We stopped by 45 mins prior to closing after leaving the SEC Championship game. Our server Daryl greeted us so kindly and made us feel right at home. From beginning to end, our visit was very pleasant. We received fresh hot biscuits and did not wait long for our food. You can tell that Daryl is a hard worker and very caring about his customers experience. He went above and beyond ensuring we got everything we ordered and wanted. He seemed to be working the dining room by himself with several tables and always had a smile on his face. We don’t eat out often these days because it’s tough to have a positive experience with service and food so we were so thankful to have both today! Thank you Daryl for being so wonderful. We hope to see you next year!“

“My husband and I went in This is it for dessert only today. We ended up getting meals mine was the smothered Pork chops over rice, cabbages, and Mac and cheese. My husband was meatloaf, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes with a banana pudding and strawberry cake. The food did not disappoint. Whomever cook the food did a wonderful job. The peach drink as well was a great refreshment. The staff was very kind and nice. I would give this place a 10/10 for the food, the atmosphere, the staff, and cleanliness. I will return.“