26 Best Southern Restaurants near Clinton

“I've been coming here for quite some time, and I absolutely love the food! My go-to is the salmon salad, but I've also tried the salmon wrap and the tuna sandwich, and they're all delicious. Their homemade desserts are always fresh and tasty. I come here at least once a week, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend!“

“We absolutely love the food here. My God daughter and I really enjoyed everything about this restaurant. We will definitely be back soon 🤩“

“Went to Kitchen +Kocktails for the first time last night. The decor was very nice, and the music was good and not obnoxious. Our server Ally was terrific! I’m not a drinker, so when I asked her if there were any cocktails that didn’t taste like alcohol, I thought she would look at me like I was crazy, but she didn’t! She seemed to know exactly what I was talking about and immediately had a couple of suggestions. I went with the mixed berry lemon drop and it was perfect for me. The crab cake appetizers and shrimp and grits with lobster tail entree were amazing. We had a great time and we’ll be back!“

“Dining in Succotash was a pleasant experience. The interior is beautiful and the staff is friendly. As a fan of the Culinary Show, we are lucky to have tasted KY fried tofu and Ribeye Kalbi appeared on the show. I strongly recommend the Ribeye. It was very juicy and satisfying.“

“went this weekend for a birthday lunch and the food is amazing! Courtney was an awesome server. Did not disappoint!“

“Very quiet & intimate place. Everything was clean & easy to access. The service from Jennifer was so welcoming. You know how it feels to when you go visit relatives you haven’t seen in a while? That’s how Jennifer made me feel. We had a brief interaction but I felt at ease talking to her. The food was absolutely amazing!!! I ordered the catfish & grits. The steam & favor coming from the meal was breathtaking lol. If I return to DC I sure will be back. Also, try one of their homemade drinks. The 14 Carat drink was delicious.“

“One of the best places that you could go down time for happy hour. Even if it's not happy hour, you should still make a point to visit. The bartenders are excellent. The managers are very attentive. It's one of my favorite locations visit. The inside is very interesting and great for people who want a pleasant place to be.“

“My wife and I celebrated her birthday at Mallard and their team made it a really special dinner. They send out a complimentary tartine to start the meal and surprised us with homemade strawberry ice cream and birthday candle at the end. They send out food was great and the service was absolutely spectacular.“

“Came in late Sunday and the restaurant was super accommodating to my reservation growing from 4 to 5 people. Had an amazing meal and great drinks. Tre was an awesome server and we even got helped by a really sweet bartender named Christina. We will def be back.“

“I ate at Milk and Honey this past weekend and I was INSTANTLY IMPRESSED!!! The ambiance is delightful and I love the amount of windows. It was my first time in the wharf area and they set the bar HIGH. Food was excellent, we were a party of 4 and I tasted everything on everyone’s plate and not one miss. Most notable was the chicken and Biscoff waffle. If you want a seafood option go with the Tail of two fish, you won’t be disappointed…THE MOST delightful part of my experience was my waiter Kevin. He was VERY attentive, pleasant and overall WONDERFUL. I am a gal who is particular and he was on top of everything. I was sooooo impressed with my experience I asked to speak with the manager (which usually would only happen if I had an issue) to express my satisfaction. She was helpful and pleasant as well. I will be returning soon and I will be looking for Kevin to take care of me 😊
(Photos are not perfect because I snapped them from a video which I couldn’t upload)“

“Great service, delicious food, and an amazing atmosphere!“

“My family and I were in dc about 2 weeks ago and found this gem of an eatery at the Union Market and it was DELICIOUS 🤤 By far the absolute BEST bread puddin I have ever had in my life and we are from the south and I have eaten a lot of bread puddin. Please let me know when you start shipping because u have a huge fan base in Texas 😊 Katrina Briggs - Dallas, TX“

“Food was excellent“

“First time visiting this restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the pork chops with gravy ( ask for extra) , collard greens and Mac and cheese. My daughter had the baked chicken with the creole sauce 😋 with Mac and candied yams or sweet potatoes
So Good. Finished with the bread pudding and ice cream and banana pudding for dessert.. did not disappoint. The service with Bridgett was great, attentive, warming and friendly. Food was served timely. Not slow but just right. ❤💯Will come again!!“

“Fantastic food. The crab rice was amazing!“

“The food was very delicious the service a bit slow but overall great experience. The DJ!!!!!! Superbe the ambiance is really cozy. Asia was very professional and respectful. The waiting time was less than 5minutes. This is going to be our foelrever brunch place😍“

“l had a good time..luv the ambience..awsome barmaid..would love to come back to celebrate my bday there this month“

“Love this black woman owned gem of a rare jewel in our neighborhood. As a Native Washingtonian - the nostalgia I feel when eating or lounging at Addies’ is amazing. Huge kudos to my favorite Chef Rudy aka Smiley. I work from home & running to grab my breakfast before getting stuck on meetings all day is a blessing to me because Chef Rudy takes great care of me.“

“The food was great! Chicken and waffles was very good. Service was friendly and responsive.“

“Celebrated my birthday here tonight for the first time and it was amazing! The food and drinks were amazing and the service was top tier. Allisia with the dimples was exceptional and patient! She did a wonderful job! 10/10 definitely recommend! Thank you Kinfolk for a great birthday! I’ll be back soon <3“

“FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND I LOVE STEVE AND GEORGINA“

“maneger Nancy very rude and careless of customer service just want money I will never spend my money there i request my food a certain way they jack it up every time don't waste your money and they will cheat u“

“We had a great time. Clean, not overcrowded. Food was actually seasoned!!🙌🏾🙌🏾 Service was INCREDIBLY from the cashier, to host, to waitress ANNDDDD THE BATHROOM WAS CLEAN. We’ve decided to ditch the closer one and make the 41 minute drive to this Waldorf location moving forward!!“

“Our server, Diana (If I'm remembering correctly), was awesome. Very tentative, and is enthusiastic when talking with us. She even went over everything since it was our first time there. The food was very delicious and well prepared. Quick service and delicious food, is there anything else to ask for? How about a bar with sports playing in a separate space from the dining area. An atmosphere that was calming and intriguing to see at the same time. Even the floor manager came around to check up on us, then went over to bar-back. There were a lot of options on the menu from $12-17 that all looked delicious, and some steak dishes around $22-$26. Food was very filling, and the complimentary croissants were sooo good. Highly recommend, and even though it is about an hour from me I will definitely be going back to try more of the food options (and to get more of those croissants!).“

“it real nice and chill,cool place“

“I frequent Carolina Kitchen weekly, sometimes twice in one week. The food is delicious, especially the stewed chicken, beef bbq ribs, cabbage, greens and black eye peas as well as their baked beans. The food is seasoned appropriately, not too salty or bland, just right. The staff is superb. I recommend Carolina Kitchen to anyone who appreciates good food.“