31 Best Southern Restaurants near Madison

“Food is delicious Staff is prompt and courteous Surroundings are attractive“

“Other than I was disappointed the roast beef plate was only at lunch and of course I was there for dinner everything else was great. I ended up ordering the Mai Mai covered in creole gravy with crayfish tails. To say it was phenomenal would be an understatement! Though it was supposed to be on a rice bed, I had them leave that off so I could get dessert (diabetic choice ?). The spinach and tomato under the Mahi was so damn good I want to go back and just order a bowl of the spinach.... seriously! The Mahi was cooked well, maybe a sigh bit over but I'm sure it sat in the window a few minutes. Fortunately the only negative was slightly inattentive service. I get that I was there after 7pm; but when are these restaurants going to go back to bring service oriented? Instead of cleaning and restocking for tomorrow, take care of your customers. I get it, I wasn't drinking booze or $5 glass of tea, but if you see my water is 3/4 empty, bring a carafe and fill it. Also, please stop bringing a new glass or taking it away for 5 minutes to refill and just fill the existing glass at the table. Super easy and costs way less overall because you're not washing as many items. On to dessert, which I forgot to photograph unfortunately. Got the brownie sans three of the four scoops of super creamy vanilla ice cream (again, dusky diabetic choice so I could have something sweet ?) and left off the chocolate drizzle but kept the caramel and chocolate chips. Unbelievably tasty, fresh and super satisfying. Could easily be shared by two. 100% chance I'll return and 1000% recommend if you're in the area. Wanted to taste their branded bourbon and find out about it but didn't get the chance. That's going to be on my next trip. Cheers.“

“I had the Dixie Chic scoop, Mac and cheese, and loaded potato soup with a strawberry lemonade and it tasted divine. A bit pricey but totally worth it! They have savory, spicy, and fruity scoops or make it a sandwich! Many other items to choose from and they have a different soup every day. Mac and cheese and loaded potato soup is everyday. Give it a try if you like chicken salad. It's not too wet or dry and paced with a ton of flavor! Let's just say if I were rich I'd eat there everyday and never get bored with their menu.“

“the food is amazing! didn't eat one thing I didn't like!“

“First time trying out this quaint little cafe’ and I can’t say enough about our experience. It was great. Tommy, our gentleman of a waiter, was excellent. He was attentive, funny, & personable. The food was fantastic! GET! THE! FRIED! TOMATOES! Soooo yum!“

“Love this place! Great steaks and specials. Gumbo best around. Great consistent service. Attentive owner.“

“Incredible service and food.“

“We ordered two meals and a small side order of onion rings. The rings were delivered after the meals and I was surprised that they cost almost one dollar each. One was burned, and one was made with the tough outer layer of the onion. I will not be ordering them again.“

“Went for lunch yesterday, first time there, I had the lunch special smothered pork-chop with cabbage and creamed corn and it was DELICIOUS....best pork-chop I have had in very long time!! And the sweet tea was PERFECT to my taste...“

“This restaurant was worth 10 stars! We visited late and they brought the food back out to accommodate us. Everything on the menu was homemade and melt in your mouth AMAZING! We tried the pork chops, grilled chicken and ribs. All three of the meats were fall off the bone, melt in your mouth, juicy. The sweet potatoes were the best sweet potatoes we had ever had in our lives! The restaurant was family run and all of the ladies were beyond friendly and overly excited to hear about our travels coming from Kansas City. This is a must in the area and it was easy to access just off the highway.“

“Second time visiting here and had a great experience both times. First time I got the chicken sandwich for lunch, this time a burger and cheese grits for dinner. All the food I had both times was great but I HIGHLY recommend the goat cheese grits- SO GOOD and the leftovers went great with an egg for breakfast the next day. Will definitely return if I’m back in the area!

Parking: Easy and right out back“

“delicious food and everyone is so nice and the woman who ran our food even made jokes with us:) i usually go through the drive thru and was surprised how nice the inside is. they also have watermelon tea and strawberry lemonade both were very delicious. i always get fruity fran and mac and cheese. never disappoint!!! and the COOKIES! SO GOOD!“

“Omg yall! When i tell y'all the catfish i ordered was so mf good. I can taste every once of love. The ladies in there was so sweet and one of them even tried to let me pay less bc she wasn't satisfied with how they look. I'm glad i refused because the fries were delicious. I can't wait to see this business boom.“

“Family owned and operated with old fashion values and service.“

“Good home cooked Southern American cuisine for a decent price with an old school 50-60's dinner feel to decor. Wait staff friendly and readily bring out food asking if you need anything else. Also has small bakery area with desserts if you want something extra or to take home for later.

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but can be crowded at regular meal times so you may have to wait to get a table.“

“It’s my go to place when I need a meal mom would make . Have a bad go for lunch and come out happier!“

“we had the pleasure to find this amazing establishment. the food was absolutely fantastic. we definitely will be making a trip again. customer service was everything and Mr Sam gave us great hospitality. 10 out of 10“

“Sarah, my server, absolutely amazing. I ordered the turnip green bites as an appetizer. It should have been my main dish. OMGoodness, they are delicious.
On the other side of things, my salmon was a bit overcooked. I'll take the blame since I didn't request medium.
The turnip green bites definitely made up for that.“

“Fondren It speaks for itself The culture The atmosphere Beautiful food beautiful people beautiful place to take your family friends business meetings Or just a day out on the town You can sit inside where there is a beautiful bright Scenery soft music Or you can have a seat on the patio out front and enjoy the beautiful Weather I love it and can't wait to come again
And don't forget to tell them Spencer ?sent you

Parking: Plentiful

Kid-friendliness: The kids would love the spacious Restaurant To dine in and talk about their day in their wonderful experience there And also the fun and kind server“

“We enjoyed a delicious, affordable meal here. The pork bite nachos were really good. I ordered the Redfish Kathleen (also really good) and my husband ordered Calvin’s steak bites (super tender and cooked perfectly). We went on a Wednesday and the drink special was half price bottles of wine.
Our server was fantastic and very friendly. We wanted to take our time enjoying the bottle of wine we had ordered and she made sure to give us space and not rush us. We will be back 😀“

“One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! Flew in town for work and I always try to find a nice local, non-chain spot, saw the reviews so decided to try it and we were so impressed we came back a few days later with a larger group. Our server was so attentive and helpful we requested him personally for our return trip. Spoke with management on both visits (TJ and Zack were their names I think) and they were gracious and appreciative.
From the classy atmosphere to the expertly made cocktails to the exquisite food and with dessert being the chef's kiss, this meal was not cheap and it was worth every penny! The fried green tomatoes are the TRUTH! If I am ever anywhere near Jackson again, I will be back!
Note: Courtney is the absolute BEST server I've encountered... insist on being seated in his section!“

“Cassidy is top notch! Every time I pick up lunch from Grant's, she is phenomenal! The food is good but the service is outstanding.“

“EVERYTHING! All 3 of us got different, perfectly cooked and artfully plated fish dishes and enjoyed a pan of cornbread and strawberry salad with feta and vinaigrette. Bread pudding was STUPENDOUS as was the Caramel Pie. Our server was attentive, helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to return at lunch with friends. Definitely going to become frequent diners and meet up with friends. Great price point for this establishment! A GREAT FIRST VISIT! 100/100“

“This is one of the most beautiful places to dine in Jackson. The food, drinks, atmosphere.... servers, bartenders.... absolutely everything is great. Expect a lovely upscale, yet laid-back environment. They are not expedient, but they are well worth the visit!!!“

“I've been here twice with my wife and kid. Both times we felt welcomed and the food was amazing. I had the Sassy Scotty the first time and decided second time to get a scoop of it plus the Fruity Fran. Both are fantastic. The quality is consistent in both times I had the Sassy Scotty. Fruity Fran had the perfect mix to get the right amount fruit and chicken in each bite. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and it doesn't go unnoticed by my family. 10,000,000/10, highly recommend.

Kid-friendliness: They provide activities for the kiddos to help spark their creativity.“

“food was great friendly staf.f“

“The food was good as usual. The fried green tomatoes and crab cakes were so delicious we couldn't get a picture before they were eaten. Keyonte was the worst server ever. We placed our order upon arrival. However, she acknowledged hearing it but gave no valid reason for not putting it in. We had to request silverware multiple times. The royal reds were delicious as usual. However, Keyonte let the shells sit on the table for an extended amount of time despite there being little room for the oysters. We had to ask her to remove them. We asked her 2x for a to-go box. Finally, as we proceeded to self serve, Keyonte offered and delivered a box that was obviously too small for the oyster poboy and the check for $144.“

“Y’all, if you live by the Rez and have not tried Fresh Market Cafe’ in front of Kroger on Spillway, you are missing out !!!! It is AMAZING ! The nicest staff and hands down some of the best “home-cooking” comfort food I’ve ever had. The veggies are phenomenal, the meat/protein selection is spectacular, cornbread, yeast rolls and desserts are OMG !!!!! And the portions are great ! We will def be back on the nights I can’t cook ! I had slow braised pot roast with carrots and rice, butter beans (taste like my Granny made them), some of the best Mac and Cheese I’ve had and Mexican Cornbread (the old school kind) !!!! Well done Fresh Market and keep up the fabulous work !!!!“

“Enjoyed our meal tonight. Service was fast and the employees were very friendly. The restaurant was very clean.“

“WELP. LET ME PREFACE BY SAYING. DE JA VU! THATS HOW I FELT. AS I SAT FOR A MOMENT. BEFORE POPPING IN. FOR A MEAL TO GO. OUT OF STATE VISITOR, OF COURSE. I WAS SO HUNGRY. HOT AND TIRED. SO, ANYWAYS, I ORDERED THE CATFISH, WITH AN EXTRA PIECE. NOW, I MUST ADMIT. IM NOT A FAN OF CATFISH. IT IS NOT MY FAVORITE. HOWEVER, IT WAS CRISPY AS I HAD REQUESTED. SEASONED JUST RIGHT. I HAD FRIES, AND GREENS AND ONION RINGS.....OMG?THAT CORNBREAD!!!!! YUMMY , YUM, YUM!!!!!!!
IT WAS SO GOOD. TIPPED THE WAITRESS. LEFT TO SIT BY THE NEARBY WATERFRONT.
THANK YOU GOD! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!?❤️? THIS YOU SURELY KNOW. WHAT DID JESUS DO? FED MANY FISH AND BREAD. IT WAS SUCH A SERENE DAY AND , AFTERNOON. JUST PERFECT FOR MY PLEASING. COULD I HAVE ASKED, FOR A MORE AWESOME EXPERIENCE; FOR ME, MYSELF AND I? ?SURE I COULD HAVE. BUT WHY BE GREEDY? GOD'S BLESSINGS ARE PKENTIFUL.
NONE - THE - LESS. I ENDED UP SAVING A PIECE OF THAT "MELT IN YOUR MOUTH"CORNBREAD. FOR A MIDNIGHT SNACK. ONCE ARRIVING BACK AT MY LODGING. YEAH, IT WAS JUST THAT DING DONG GOOD!!!!!!!!( echos)
MAYBE ONE DAY, I WILL POP UP AND IN. FOR ANOTHER SOUTHERN SOUL DELICIOUS FISH MEAL, TO GO. "COCK OF THE WALK", THANKS FOR THE HOSPITALITY SHOWN. ☺️??
WHILE PASSING YOUR WAY.“

“Enjoy it will be back soon“