Southern Restaurants near Dorchester

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Down Home Delivery for a catering event at Harvard Business School, and I can honestly say Gale and her entire team were absolutely amazing.

Everything was organized exceptionally well from start to finish. Communication was smooth, professional, and very transparent throughout the entire process. Gale was incredibly responsive — she even replied to late-night emails, which really showed her dedication and commitment to outstanding service.

The entire experience exceeded expectations. The food was delicious, the execution was flawless, and the level of professionalism was top-notch. I’m truly glad I had the opportunity to work with Down Home Delivery and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering and event support.“

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

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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. 🍸✨“

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

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

“The food was incredible and everyone was super friendly. I’m glad we stopped in!“

“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.“

“This place was great!! Highly recommend! Awesome atmosphere!“

“foods awesome and the atmosphere was amazing“

“The food here is always great! Never a miss! My first time having brunch and everything was great! The drinks are great too! I forgot to take pics because I was having too much fun singing and dancing along to the live DJ!!!!! Boston needed a brunch spot like this!!!! Boston a vibe like ATL and DC ! Plus this is right in the heart of the community!!!! The owners are awesome the staff was a vibe!!!! Definitely recommend 10/10“

“Yesterday was my first visit to this place and I fell in love with it! Love the vibe and the buffet brunch was so delicious! I will definitely be back!“

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

“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!“