27 Best Southern Restaurants near Lanham

Milk & Honey Glenarden Brunch • $$
9201 Woodmore Center Dr Suite 404, Lanham

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich with Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
Berries and Cream French Toast
Berries & Cream French Toast
Blackened Salmon and Grits
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
Rum Chata French Toast
Deep Fried Salmon Hash
Honey Butter Biscuits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Blackened Salmon blt

“This was a fabulous find. Being the Southern inspired menu, we opted for the fried green tomato appetizer, panko breaded deviled eggs were an unexpected and unusual offering that was phenomenally delicious. We also enjoyed their cajun pasta to round out the meal. We had courteous service from staff that were friendly, responsive and informative and efficient and fun. Very reasonable priced for quality and quantity of food. Highly recommend.“

4.2 Good202 Reviews
ZELLS Kitchen and Lounge Southern • $$
4601 Presidents Dr, Lanham

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Fried Chicken
Toast

“Went on a Sunday for brunch. The food was delicious! I tried two different types of deviled eggs. The mimosas were perfect! The staff and chef were very friendly. Besides my friend and I there were only 2 other customers. Not sure if it was just a slow Sunday but hopefully the business picks up, definitely will go back“

3.6 Good41 Reviews
Milk & Honey - Bowie Brunch • $$
12500 Fairwood Pkwy, Bowie - 3.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Chef Sammy’S Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Milk & Honey Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Deep Fried Strawberry Biscuits
Chicken \u0026 Biscoff Waffles
Honey Hot Chicken and Waffles
Smothered Chicken and Biscuits
Berries & Cream French Toast
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese

“I’ve wanted to eat here for years, but I don’t like to wait. Today was my lucky day - I arrived about 9:30 am and was seated with no wait. The atmosphere and food were beyond exceptional. I can’t wait to go back and they take reservations 💖“

4.6 Superb624 Reviews
Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen Brunch • $$
4531 Telfair Blvd #201, Camp Springs - 10.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Chef MO's 1 2 lb Shrimp & Grits
Signature Honey Butter Pancakes
Chicken \u0026 Biscoff Waffles
Chicken & Biscoff Waffles
Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops
Blackened Salmon & Grits
Deep Fried Salmon Hash
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper
Rumchata French Toast

“Milk and Honey is the best restaurant ever.. great waitress and staff. Great cook overall I give it a 100 out of 10“

4.4 Superb390 Reviews
Milk & Honey Express Southern Inspired Kitchen Brunch • $$
1116 H St NE, Washington - 8.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Milk & Honey's Award-Winning Shrimp & Grits
Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Smothered Chicken and Biscuits
Fried Confit Chicken & Waffle
Berries & Cream French Toast
Blackened Salmon and Grits
Honey Butter Biscuits
Fried Catfish & Grits
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Challah French Toast

“This H st location is smaller than the Wharf so it can get slammed so recommend you get there early and have patience. The food is fresh and delicious and worth the hype. I technically had an issue when I ordered ahead takeout and I was super delayed and Jennifer and the team helped me out tremendously. So kind plus our food was goood.“

4.4 Superb262 Reviews
Puddin' Cajun/Creole • $
1309 5th St NE, Washington - 8.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Puddin's Famous Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin'
Bourbon Brown Butter Bread Pudding
Chicken 'N Beef Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp PO'Boy Sandwich
Shrimp PO'Boy - Here
Medium Bread Pudding
Burbon Bread Pudding
Etouffee with Grits
Red Beans 'N Rice
PO' Boy Sandwich

“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“

4.6 Superb183 Reviews
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Barrel Southern • $$
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington - 9.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Grits Calabrian Sausage Garlic Piquillo Peppers
Old Fashioned and Maple Old Fashioned
Chicken Waffle Hickory Syrup
Bottles of Champagne
Macaroni and Cheese
Two Eggs and Sausage
Chicken and Waffles
Pulled Pork Sliders
Brussels Sprouts
Steak and Eggs

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

4.5 Superb119 Reviews
Suga & Spice Caribbean • $$
Recommended
5557 Baltimore Ave #100, Hyattsville - 4.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hot Honey Salmon with Rice and Peas and Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese
Deviled Eggs with Jerk Honey Shrimp
Devilish Eggs w Jerk Fried Shrimp
Oxtail Hawaiian Rolls
Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Oxtail Rasta Pasta
Shrimp and Grits
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Jerk Crab Fries
Jerk Lamb Chops

“Great experience. Very professional, patient and welcoming service. Best Caribbean food I have had in the DMV.“

4.6 Superb409 Reviews
Notos Southern Bites halal Fast Food • $
3337 Corridor Marketplace, Laurel - 9.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Half Size Tray Homemade Falafel
Chicken Kabob and Lamb Kabob
Half Size Tray Shawarma
3 Pieces Chicken Dinner
3 Piece Chicken Dinner
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Mediterranean Salad
Beef Steak Falafel
Chicken Nuggets

“Brandon is very nice and the food was very good??“

4.8 Superb344 Reviews
Milk & Honey - College Park Brunch • $$
10280 Baltimore Ave, College Park - 5.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Milk & Honey's Award-Winning Shrimp & Grits
Milk & Honey Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Chef Sammy's Award Winning Shrimp & Grits
Strawberry Shortcake Deep Fried Biscuits
Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles
Smothered Chicken and Biscuits
Berries & Cream French Toast
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Rum Chata French Toast
Fried Catfish & Grits

“My first time here , the food was great , Chris the manager came by to check on us great location“

4.1 Good312 Reviews
Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen Southern • $$
3216 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington - 8.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wings with Mambo Sauce Cabbage and Cajun Fries
Smothered Pork Chops Cabbage and Mac & Cheese
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Catfish Cabbage and Sweet Potatoes
Miss Toyas Famous Fried Chicken
Deviled Eggs and Fried Shrimp
Fried Jumbo Shrimps and Fries
Miss Toyas Chicken Sandwich
Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls
Southern Catfish Dinner

“A Soul-Food Gem on Pennsylvania Avenue!

As a foodie who’s always on the hunt for fresh, heartfelt cuisine — especially soul food — my first visit to Miss Toya’s in SE, Washington DC was an absolute delight. Everything from the ambiance to the service to the food hit the mark.

Because for me, a great soul-food experience means more than just good seasoning — it means warmth, genuine hospitality, fresh ingredients, and a place you can bring your loved ones. Miss Toya’s delivered on all fronts. I can’t wait to go back and try even more dishes, explore more of their menu options, and savour everything that struck me so memorably on this first visit.

If you’re looking for a soul-food spot in DC that combines flavor, atmosphere and service with a family-friendly feel, Miss Toya’s is definitely worth the stop.“

4.1 Good248 Reviews
Henry´s Soul Café Southern • $$
2125 Alabama Ave SE, Washington - 10.13 miles

“I was In Falls Church visiting a friend and had to try HSCAFÉ.. @MamaNemsRVA_ I ordered Ribs potato salad collards and yams and I loved it I always post pics as an aspiring food critic but it was so good I forgot !!! For Dessert I ordered Sweet Potato Pie Banana pudding and pound cake which will last me a while but tasted them all for reviews and all three 10/10!!“

3.4 Good5 Reviews
Langston Bar & Grille Southern • $
1831 Benning Rd NE, Washington - 7.83 miles

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

3.6 Good19 Reviews
Marcus DC American • $$$
222 M St NE, Washington - 8.84 miles

“Marcus DC is a delicious dining establishment in a beautiful, brilliant setting. The open kitchen is inviting and is perfect for watching Executive Chef Anthony and his team perform their delicious edible works of art. Four of us dined at an early 5:15 PM dinner. From the Table Talk scallops to the Nourishers Faroe salmon and the roasted drum fish, everyone in our party expressed extreme delight and satisfaction with their meals. One downside on the menu was the NY strip steak. While it was cooked to perfection, the meat was tough and difficult to get through. A better cut of meat is a bone-in ribeye which provides a luscious flavor and texture. The A big downside is that the restaurant does not allow separate checks. And so, at the conclusion of our delicious upscale dinner, we were at the table with the calculators on our phones out trying figure out who ate what and how much it cost. There were two in our party who did not drink alcoholic beverages. We weren’t even allowed to separate out the alcohol. Nor did we want our non-drinking friends to pay for $100 in drinks. If we had known this in advance it might well have been a reason for choosing another restaurant. I don’t like mayhem around the check at the end of a wonderful dining experience. In the end, the server had to spend time running separate checks for our four different credit cards anyway. So, it would’ve been better to just let us order on separate checks from the beginning. Plus, the restaurant is in the Morrow Hotel. Persons on expense accounts, needing receipts are going to necessarily want separate checks. This seems like a big mistake that can be easily fixed with a policy change. Otherwise, it’s Chef Marcus Samuelson so what’s not to love overall.“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
H & Chicken Fast Food • $
5401 Ager Rd, Hyattsville - 5.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken & Shrimp Quesadilla with Fries
Large Tray of Side Order Large Pan
Home Made Strawberry Cheese Cake
Chicken Quesadilla & Fries
Shrimp Quesadilla & Fries
Spicy Chicken with Rice
Cheese Burger & Fries
Philly Steak & Fries
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Waffle & 3 Tenders

“Chicken and Mac was 🔥 🔥 🔥“

4.4 Superb186 Reviews
Rock & Toss Crab House Seafood • $$
15500 Annapolis Rd #115, Bowie - 6.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Snow Crab Legs Boil with Shrimp Corn and Potatoes
A8 Crab Meat Fries Yellow Cheddar Cheese
steamed scallops 蒸干贝
shrimp basket 8 炸虾篮
Complimentary Popcorn
Get Your Hands Dirty
Make Your Own Combo
Sweet Potato Fries
Corn on the Cob
Fried Calamari

“The food was delicious!!!! And the service was excellent“

4.4 Superb126 Reviews
Addie Loves Soul Soul Food • $
410 61st St NE, Washington - 5.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Chicken Mac and Cheese with Collard Greens
Chicken Dinner Quarter
Chicken Wing Platter
Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Fish Platter
The Seafood Salad
Liver and Onions
Croaker Sandwich
Banana Pudding
Peach Cobbler

“My husband I were in town for a work training conference and he wanted to surprise me with some good soul food...and he found Ms. Addie's restaurant during his search.....and when I say those oxtails were well worth the drive (almost an hour) away from Omni Hotel....“

4.3 Superb126 Reviews
ELife Restaurant (Everlasting Life Vegan Restaurant) Vegan • $
9033 Central Ave, Capitol Heights - 5.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Chicken Wings Sweet Potatoes and Mac and Cheese
Chicken Filet Mac and Cheese Kale Greens
Steamed Broccoli Biscuits and Home Fries
Macaroni and Cheese and Spinach
Sweet Life Bakery Brownies
Lamb Sausage with Jalape
Vegan Mac \u0026 Cheese
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Vegaritos Burrito Bowl
Pot Roast over Rice

“When I first moved to Capitol Heights, I assumed that I would have to travel far for vegetarian/vegan food or make it myself. And how surprised was I that there was a vegan restaurant down the road! Each day the menu changes, so you could have a favorite every day of the week. And the portions! You can make SEVERAL meals out of one dinner. Is it cheap? NOPE! But something that's good for your body AND soul shouldn't be.“

4.2 Good151 Reviews
Kitchen Savages Cajun/Creole • $$
1211 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington - 9.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Catfish Broccoli Nice and Collards 2 Honey Blackened Salmon
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
Jerk Salmon Rasta Pasta
Ultimate Seafood Pasta
Strawberry Cheesecake
Fried Colossal Shrimp
Lunch Lamb Lollipops
Savage Chicken Wings
Crab Cake Egg Rolls

“After a visit to the amazing Go-Go museum we took our appetites and experienced excellent customer service from host, server & Owner. Even with a couple of menu items not being available the food was delicious, decor is relaxing, & welcoming. Owner made a table visit with a smile and great conversation. Look forward to next dining experience. My lemon drop was on point“

4.1 Good346 Reviews
Mid Atlantic Seafood Seafood • $
6500 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park - 7.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potatoes
Fried Chicken
Fried Whiting
Peach Cobbler
Fried Catfish
Hush Puppies
Mac & Cheese
Potato Salad
Fried Shrimp
French Toast

“Mid-Atlantic Seafood has become my absolute favorite spot whenever I’m craving delicious, mouthwatering seafood. The moment you walk in, you already know you're about to be treated right. The food is always cooked to perfection — tender, flavorful, and just the right balance of crunch and softness. One the pricey side but the portion sizes are definitely worth it.

My personal favorites are the stuffed tilapia, stuffed shrimp, and the catfish — each bite feels like comfort and quality wrapped into one. The sides are just as amazing: the teriyaki green beans and stir-fried squash are the kind of sides that make you look forward to the next visit before you’ve even finished your plate.

The drinks are mixed just right — flavorful with the perfect amount of strength — and don’t get me started on the desserts. Their cakes and pies are heavenly, perfectly sweet and full of flavor without being overwhelming.

Everything here feels homemade with care, and you can taste the quality in every single dish. If you’re looking for consistently great seafood with satisfying portions and memorable flavor, look no further — Mid-Atlantic Seafood is the place to be!“

4.1 Good207 Reviews
Players Lounge Lounges • $
2737 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington - 11.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Wings and Fish and Fries
Greens and Mac \u0026 Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Greens and Mac & Cheese
Smothered Pork Chops
Fried Fish Fillet
Beef Short Ribs
Macaroni Cheese
BBQ Chicken Leg
Liver & Onions

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

3.8 Good72 Reviews
BOK-wich Chicken Shop • $
2000 5th St NE Unit 121, Washington - 8.21 miles
5 Superb2 Reviews
Ruby's Southern Comfort Kitchen Soul Food • $$
4410 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie - 7.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Croaker Dinner with Potatoe Salad and Collard Greens
Tyrone's Sweet Potato Waffle & Chicken
Creole Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Southern Fried Seafood
Ronnie's Herb Chicken
Robert's Mac & Cheese
Creole Shrimp & Grits
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Blackened Catfish
Sweet Potato Pie

“Sadly I went to try out this establishment today and was welcome with flies flying around all the food. Not a good experience when you first walk into the door. Unfortunately because of all the flies that was flying and landing on the food that you service people turned me completely off. Maybe I will try this place again and hopefully next time they won't have flies flying around all the food“

4 Good370 Reviews
Carolina Kitchen Southern • $$
800 Shoppers Way, Upper Marlboro - 4.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mama's Meatloaf with Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese with a Cornbread Muffin
Smothered Fried Chicken - Dark
Mama's Stew Chicken - Dark
Fried Catfish Nuggets
Country Fried Chicken
Carolina Fried Chicken
Smothered Pork Chops
Fried Chicken Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese
Rotisserie Chicken

“I enjoyed my liver and onions on Sun, 11/12/23; however, they forgot to add gravy. It was my first time ordering liver; glad they cook it fresh so the wait is longer but that's okay. NEXT TIME, please don't forget the GRAVY!!!!....and make sure you include all of the sides! Thank you! I hope this is the correct location; the one by the Movie Theater and not the Brand New Location.“

3.3 Good201 Reviews
Rock & Toss Crab House Seafood • $$
908 Largo Center Dr, Upper Marlboro - 4.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Table Accessories of Butter Old Bay Wipes and Bib
Rock N Toss Spicy Shrimp with Potato and Corn
Shrimp w No Head Snow Crab Legs & Sausage
Snow Crab Legs Shrimp Potatoes and Corn
Popcorn for the Table
K Fried Catfish 2 pcs
Catfish Basket
Shrimp Basket
Lobster Tails
Hush Puppies

“it real nice and chill,cool place“

4 Good87 Reviews
Youngs Chicken Shack Chicken • $
1354 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington - 7.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sandwich

“Went by there today (3/31/25) at 7 am and they were closed.
Mr Young and his wonderful wife are in South Korea and the business has been sold (handed off) to the same owners are the tobacco shop next store. The same workers still work at Youngs (as of 2 weeks ago when I was last in there); but the hours of operation may need to be updated.“

4 Good23 Reviews
Ella Ray's Cafe Family • $
3263 Donnell Dr, District Heights - 8.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

NC BBQ with Mac N Cheese and Collards
Ella Ray's Famous Sweet Potato Pie
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Plain Macaroni and Cheese
Strawberry Lemonade Cake
Potato Salad Cole Slaw
Southern Fried Chicken
Catfish Platter Fried
Braised Short Ribs
Salmon Cake Platter

“I love the food at EllaRay’s Cafe. I go there every week. I usually call my order in and pick it up in 15 or 20 minutes. I prefer the vegetable platter and an extra side of beans. The portions are enough for two meals for me. I love breakfast there also. Glad I discovered them.“

3.9 Good97 Reviews

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