10 Best Southern Restaurants in Boston

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  • The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport 343 Congress Street, Boston Southern · $$

    1 The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport

    4.4 Superb 622 Reviews

    343 Congress Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Side of Fries with BBQ Pork Burnt Ends
    • The Smoke Shop Famous Party Wings
    • Caramelized Banana Pudding
    • Cornbread - By the Piece

    “Loved the Texas brisket sandwich. Delicious. Nice atmosphere.”

  • Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar 400 Tremont Street, Boston Seafood · $$

    2 Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar

    4.4 Superb 525 Reviews

    400 Tremont Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Squid Ink Fried Rice with Scallops Mussels Calamari Chili Lime Cream
    • Strawberries and Cream Souffle Pancakes
    • Mama Sue's Big Bowl of Crabs
    • Garlic Noodles with Shrimp

    “Had my first visit to Bootleg Special last night and it did not disappoint. Every aspect of the meal, from the creative drinks to the delicious appetizers to the fantastic main course was outstanding. Our server, Alex, was attentive and very pleasant. And last, but certainly not least, the beignets after dinner were spectacular. Looking forward to my next visit!”

  • Grace By Nia 60 Seaport Boulevard Suite 325, Boston Southern · $$$

    3 Grace By Nia

    4.5 Superb 514 Reviews

    60 Seaport Boulevard Suite 325, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cast Iron Macaroni & Cheese - V
    • Sweet Heat Chicken Wings - Grilled
    • Piri Piri Shrimp & Unicorn Grits
    • Carrot Cake Chicken and Waffles

    “Had one incredible night this past weekend The management and staff were amazing! A truly fantastic experience. Thank you!”

  • Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay 160 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Southern · $$

    4 Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

    4.2 Good 1,188 Reviews

    160 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail
    • House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs
    • Fried Chicken with Side of White BBQ Sauce
    • Signature Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits

    “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delicious. The jalapeño grits were incredible — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced — and the specialty drinks were creative and expertly made. Every dish was thoughtful and satisfying. A must-visit for great food and drinks. 🍸✨”

  • Loretta's Last Call 1 Lansdowne Street, Boston Southern · $$

    5 Loretta's Last Call

    3.8 Good 410 Reviews

    1 Lansdowne Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken & Waffles Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
    • Griddle Corn Bread Jam Honey Butter
    • Serrano & Roasted Corn Hush Puppies
    • Hot Chicken with White Bread Pickles

    “Great music, great food and the perfect late night atmosphere!”

  • Sweet Cheeks Q 1381 Boylston Street, Boston Barbecue · $$

    6 Sweet Cheeks Q

    4.1 Good 534 Reviews

    1381 Boylston Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Brisket Pulled Pork Beans Broccoli Cheese Salad
    • Bucket O' Biscuits 4 & Honey Butter
    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tender Tray
    • Bucket O' Biscuits 4 & Honey Butter

    “We stopped in just before 5pm on a Saturday and thankfully we did because the place got busy quickly. There was plenty of staff working to handle the night. One of us ordered a 2 meat tray with brisket & pork belly. The chosen sides were basement potato salad and Mac & cheese. The other ordered a pulled pork tray. Sides were coleslaw and Mac & cheese. Both had sweet tea and shared a bucket of biscuits w honey butter. The best part was the pulled pork. It was wicked moist and flavorful. I feel the brisket was a bit dry, but there are 3 sauces on the side. We loved the biscuits with honey butter and the Mac & cheese was good. Our meal came to about $77, before tip. The staff are mostly efficient but our waiter could have been better. He didn't ask what we wanted to drink when he greeted us, he wasn't very personable in comparison to another waiter who gave very detailed descriptions of the specials when speaking to a table next to us. We asked for a sweet tea refill and didn't get it. Seemed sporadic, but not new. We'd go back though to try it again.”

  • Hunter's Kitchen and Bar 110 Dorchester Street, Boston Soul Food · $$

    7 Hunter's Kitchen and Bar

    4.0 Good 359 Reviews

    110 Dorchester Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Hot & Messy Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Hot & Messy Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Lambo's Shrimp & Crab Gumbo
    • Fried Chicken & Waffles

    “foods awesome and the atmosphere was amazing”

  • Tasty BBQ 417 Washington Street, Boston Barbecue · $

    8 Tasty BBQ

    3.8 Good 109 Reviews

    417 Washington Street, Boston

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pulled Pork Pulled Chicken
    • BBQ Chopped Brisket
    • Fried Chicken Thigh
    • Sliced Brisket

    “this is sooooo good, every bite of meat is soft and tender and the biscuits looked mediocre, but tasted perfect. They even thawed out the butter instead of giving me a frozen lump like 99% of restaurants. I will go out of my way to eat here again!”

  • The MIX 555 Talbot Avenue, Boston Pet Friendly · $$

    9 The MIX

    3.8 Good 154 Reviews

    555 Talbot Avenue, Boston

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Mix Wings Lemon Pepper Collard Greens and Yams
    • Peach Cobbler Chicken-Waffles the Miranda
    • Lobster and Bacon and Dry Chicken Rub
    • Catfish Collard Greens Mac N Cheese

    “I would give 10 stars if I could. Visiting Boston for the weekend and this place was right down the road from our place so we decided to give it a shot for a late lunch and I’m so glad we did. The food was SO good. Er all got the special which was a waffle, Mac n cheese, fried chicken, candied yams and collard greens. Good LORD. Everyone loved it and the cocktails were great. Or waitress was so sweet as well and took great care of us! Definitely a hidden gem and deserves some love.”

  • Savvor Restaurant and Lounge 180 Lincoln Street, Boston Soul Food · $

    10 Savvor Restaurant and Lounge

    3.5 Good 187 Reviews

    180 Lincoln Street, Boston

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Buffalo Wings and Fries
    • Bourbon Street Corn
    • Cauliflower Popcorn
    • Jerk Mac N Cheese

    “Very nice place and the owner is a fantastic person. Salute”

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