7 Best Southern Restaurants near Grand Rapids

Wing Kingz Chicken • $
1604 Diamond Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Belgin Waffle \u0026 3 Chicken Tenders
Chicken Wings and Seasoned Fries
Parmesan Garlic Boneless Wings
6 Piece Bone-In Wingz Combo
Catfish Nuggets Combo
Chili Cheese Fries
Spicy Green Beans
Fried Cauliflower
Whole Koolaid Pie
Chicken Sandwich

“The BEST wingz and the BEST sauces, let alone the huge variety of sauces, in the USA!! This should be a chain, there’s NO comparison to WingKingz!!!! The rest of the country is missing out! Michigan sets the standard and WingKingz sets the bar!“

4.8 Superb336 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest Ste 100, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken
Sriracha Chicken and Waffles
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
Country Chicken and Waffles
Tupelo's Shrimp & Grits GF
House-Made Fried Pickles
Old Skool Breakfast Bowl
Tupelo Honey 'Tipsy Hen

“Great place to grab a reasonably priced dinner. We have been here a few times and has gotten even better each time. The food is great and doesn't break the budget. Solid happy hour with discount on appetizers and drinks. Would definitely recommend stopping in when going downtown.“

4.2 Good1082 Reviews
The Candied Yam Comfort Food • $
932 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Two Meats & Two Sides
One Meat & One Side
Black Eyed Peas V
Family Meal Deal
Baked Breast
Cornbread
Cabbage V
Meatloaf
Mashed
Perch

“Absolutely delicious! We stopped in on a Tuesday for dinner and were greeted with great service. We got the catfish, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and mac and it was all amazing! I haven’t found anything so close to family cooking in a restaurant before. We both left clean plates. Will definitely be returning!“

3.8 Good19 Reviews
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street) American • $
2305 44th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Macaroni and Cheese
2 Catfish Dinner with 2 Sides of Greens and Macncheese
Pork Chops Green Beans Mac N Cheese
Collard Greens and Candied Yams
Candied Yams and Cornbread
Golden Brown Fried Chicken
Catfish and Candied Yams
Crispy Fried Catfish
Cornbread Dressing
Black Eyed Peas

“this place is phenomenal! most affordable plate in GR. we had the southern plate and got fried chicken, mac, and the candied yams. all were delicious!!! me and my friend shared a plate and both were full when it was done. super friendly staff too!“

4.1 Good298 Reviews
Southern Smoke llc Soul Food • $$
4023 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Dressing and Macaroni N Cheese
Fried Chicken with Spaghetti
BBQ Turkey Knuckles Entrée
Mac Cheese Candied Yams
Smothered Pork Chops 1
Fried Chicken Entrée
German Chocolate Cake
Hot Water Cornbread
Turkey Knuckles BBQ
Fried Pork Chops 1

“Very good food sometimes I wish they were open everyday just in case I have a taste for them I can just go and get what I want.“

4 Good159 Reviews
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen Southern • $$
2213 Wealthy Street Southeast Suite 120, East Grand Rapids - 2.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken & Waffles with a Side of Grits
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Platter
Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Blackened Catfish Fingers
1 2 Dozen Fresh Oysters
HH Pimento Fritters
Mashed Potatoes
Crab Hushpuppies
Chicken Biscuit
Shrimp & Grits

“CLK overall was an amazing environment and very family oriented. I would like to give a huge shout out to the manager from last night, I came in believing I had a reservations because I was celebrating my bday but also doing a gender reveal that was done Feb 13th for March 1st but it wasn’t in there system. Instead of turning me around her and some of staff maneuvered and make things work in my favor. The server we had started out great but then became a little rude and I don’t know if it was because of my party downsizing or what but the attitude changed. She started reaching over ppl not saying excuse me so I became a little irritated on my special day. I really wanted to experience more of the food but the way things went it just changed the whole energy for me. But everything wasn’t bad and like I said I truly appreciate the amazing manager from last night and I was told that the bartender that made the drinks was superb!!!! Thank you“

4.3 Superb351 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
4340 Kenowa Avenue Southwest, Grandville - 7.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
U S Farm-Raised Fried Catfish - 1 Piece
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
Chicken and French Toast Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad
New York Strip Steak N' Eggs
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
Biscuits and Corn Muffins

“We choose Cracker Barrel for its wide variety of food choices. Everyone at the table can choose whatever sounds delicious. You can depend on your choice being hot & having that homemade preparation taste. Our family enjoys Cracker Barrel in our hometown or on the highways. It never disappoints.“

3.9 Good669 Reviews