7 Best Southern Restaurants near Grand Rapids

“I got the Asheville Hot Fried Chicken & Ranch melt half sandwich lunch combo with brussel sprouts to go. The sandwich was very good! But the brussel sprouts were soo sad. They were burnt and almost only loose leaves vs whole brussel sprouts. Just kind of a bummer, especially for the money. Hopefully they’ll be better next time.“

“This food is sooo good. When you get up out your seat pacing and shaking your head, you already know. Thought there was no more hope after Chicken Coop declined. This is the best place in all of GR! Food juicy, fresh, flavorful, clean atmosphere, great customer service. Kool Aid brought me back to childhood jump roping in the street. This place revived hope for great quality food like back in the day. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!!!! Magical!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food is very flavorful. Some of the best catfish I've had in awhile. Love the breading and seasoning. Great Mac and blacked eyed peas. Friendly staff. Gonna make this a weekly stop when I can. Dine in lunch special is a great deal. $10 for meat and 2 sides. Cheaper than Arbys and 1000% better.“

“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“

“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.“