5 Best Southern Restaurants near Des Moines

Flying Mango Southern • $$
4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Red Neck Surf N Turf Catfish and Loin Back Ribs
Corn Bread with Cinnamon Honey Butter
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Southwest Chocolate Cake
Braised Collard Greens
Goat Cheese and Potato
24-Hour Beef Brisket
Redneck Surf and Turf
BBQ Chopped Brisket
Redneck Surf-N-Turf

“friendly staff, great menu selections to choose from. superb smoked meats and Cajun inspired dishes. a gem in Des Moines“

4.7 Superb90 Reviews
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Good Eatins Southern • $
5418 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips with Mac and Cheese and Red Beans and Rice
Baked Beans and Mac Cheese
Collard Greens with Turkey
Cheese Burger and Fries
Cornbread and Catfish
Chicken Wings Dinner
Spicy Jalapeño Corn
Fried Pickle Spears
Sweet Potato Pie
Peach Cobbler

“I absolutely love this restaurant the food is amazing everything is always hot and fresh and soooo good. The catfish is crispy and crunchy 🤤from the Mac and cheese to the collard greens to sweet potatoes everything is superb and delicious and so delightful. You will not be disappointed the owner is so nice and the atmosphere the restaurant is a whole vibe 🫶🏾“

4.6 Superb104 Reviews
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Bubba

Bubba Southern • $$
200 10th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with Hot Honey and Homemade Gravy
Chicken Fried Steak with Grilled Asparagus
Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Half-Bird
Shrimp & Grits with Collard Greens
Cocktails- Tobacco & Leather
Stone Fruit Old Fashioned
Southern Catfish Skillet
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Bourbon Bananas Foster
Fried Chicken Dinner

“Wonderful food, drinks, and atmosphere. 2 of the 3 ladies I brought to dinner are southern belles, and they were reminded of home by the food. Great first experience. We will definitely be back again. A+ in my book.“

4.4 Superb223 Reviews
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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Mac-N-Cheese Waffles with Asheville Hot Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Chicken and Waffles
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
Farmhouse Breakfast Platter
'Old Skool' Breakfast Bowl
Tupelo Shrimp & Grits GF

“This is one of the best happy hours that I’ve been to - I highly recommend it!“

3.9 Good549 Reviews
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Cajun Belle Cajun • $
5460 Merle Hay Rd Suite A, Johnston - 6.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Andouille Sausage & Cheese Kolache
Filé Gumbo 1 Quart 2 5 Servings
Andouille Egg & Cheese Kolache
Strawberry Cheesecake Kolache
Blueberry Cheesecake Kolache
Jambalaya and Boudin Balls
Andouille & Cheese Kolache
Pine Island PO’ Boy’
Cajun Belle Kolache
Strawberry Kolache

“We ordered the chicken/sausage gumbo and it was delicious. We also thought the kolaches (boudin and sausage/cheese.) owner is very personable and fun to chat with! We highly recommend and looking forward to trying other items!“

4.7 Superb114 Reviews
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