21 Best Southern Restaurants near Olive Branch

“The food was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The variety of flavored wings were the stars of the meal but the macaroni and cheese was a great compliment to the meal. Delicious 😋“

“First timer. Got food to go. Not somewhere I would normally choose but I had gift cards to use. Glad we did! Food was delicious! Definitely will be back to dine indoors! Was surprised to see such a young girl ringing us up.. she might have been 12? I did love the casual atmosphere, band and home cooking! So good!“

“Some of the best rice & burgers we have had!! We also ordered rib tips & catfish, sooo good! Fries are seasoned great as well! P.S. Don’t get the double burger 😅 the regular one is plenty 😂 couldn’t even finish all of it 😆“

“I ordered to go the bake chicken broccoli and cheese and potato casserole they only serve white meat the piece was so big and thick and dry the skin was salty.The sweet potato casserole had pecans and was very stringy.I will not order there any no more. I was disappointed“

“Went on a Saturday at lunch time and they were not busy. Staff was incredibly friendly and the food was great. The broccoli salad and the Olivia's chicken salad are amazing! The grape salad is delicious and the turkey club was really good too. We will be back!“

“A great spot to go eat fresh chicken and fish Fry's in the service with great the cook is magnificent cook everything was served hot it was no waiting time to complain about I will be back again and again and again

Parking: The location that me and my dad went out for lunch where the chicken coop in Olive Branch MS .

Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't need one just seen one“

“We had Mr. Thomas as a server. He was kind, attentive and personable. This place had one of the best filet mignons available. It was cooked to perfection. 10 for 10 my husband and I would definitely recommend this place. This is our second time here and the staff it always so pleasant to interact with.“

“This was my first time visiting and it will not be my last!! Excellent customer service and they made my birthday so special!!! ⭐️“

“I drove out to Germantown for the Burnt Ends & Waffles, loaded smashed potatoes and slaw. I live in midtown, but they closed the location at the Concourse so if you crave the best Burnt Ends in Memphis you must travel to Collierville. Beautiful patio and attentive staff with 4-dollar drink specials daily. Any way you slice the brisket at Wolf River it is Top Notch. Do yourself a favor, if you expect it served hot, ask for it that way or take it home and do it yourself because they are going to serve it warm.“

“I was a first timer and I'm always excited about supporting a black owned business and I told the cashier that but she wasn't friendly or talkative at all, the food was expensive (but what's not these days) but IT WAS SOOO GOOD! I will try once more and hopefully the owner reads this and will speak with cashier about her unfriendly, unconcerned customer service.“

“I haven't visited this Piccadilly in SEVERAL YEARS….and if you’re from Memphis you know the dill pickle never disappoints when you’re in need of a quick meal with a touch of southern down home cooking… I always get the catfish, carrot soufflé (IYK,YK) greens and two rolls….my boo ordered chopped steak, Mac n cheese and Mexican cornbread….as always, the food was rightly seasoned….and I love love love my Memphis folks….and Ms Tosha brought on that Memphis hospitality….her sweet demeanor and amazing smile was everything a girl needed when she misses home the way I do (minus the pot holes). Thank you Tosha for taking care of us during our visit and most importantly for me making home feel like home to me!!! I’m gone miss it when I head back to my new home in Dallas!! But I will DEFINITELY BE BACK!!! Hugs and Love Ⓜ️ town style!!!“

“One of my coworkers suggested this place he wanted to try out, Southern Hands, for lunch. It's southern-style cooking, and that's an option I don't see a ton of even here in the south. So we swung by to try it out, and the food was fantastic!

The restaurant was in a strip, so I didn't expect much ambience, but there were pictures hung on the wall that gave the place a more homey and friendly atmosphere.

Ordering was quick at the counter, checkout was a tappity tap with the old debit chip card. Dominique took our order with a friendly smile. The crew behind the counter were fast and efficient yet obviously enjoyed working there, as there was muted banter back and forth while they worked.

Food was delivered to the table promptly. It comes in a take-out box, with silverware and a napkin. When you open the top, the first thing you spy is the cornbread. I love cornbread, and the cornbread we got was not too sweet, not too salty, moist and delicious. Under the cornbread was a foil sheet to keep your cornbread separate from the meal underneath, and to keep the food warm in case you were taking the food back to the office or home.

I had the meatloaf, with a side of mashed potatoes and black-eyed peas. I started with the meatloaf, as it was the main reason I was there. Meatloaf can be awesome or awful based on how it's cooked. As you can see from the picture, the meatloaf was landed in juice, with bell peppers and fresh tomato chunks added. It was definitely wet, and did not have a ketchup tophat to disguise flavor issues belowdecks. I don't prefer my meatloaf dry, crisp or with a ketchup cap. So for me, this meatloaf was just right. The tomatoes tasted fresh. the meatloaf had just the right seasoning.

The sides I chose worked to balance the wet of the meatloaf. The mashed potatoes were a bit dry, but I'd opted not to have gravy, because I wanted to taste the potatoes themselves, and gravy can hide a lot of taste issues. When I return I'll likely go for gravy, to see how they flavor it. The mashed potatoes held their own without it, but needed more wet and gravy would supply that. I couldn't tell if the black-eyed peas were fresh or canned. They were good, and if they were canned, I didn't notice; small chunks of bacon were added.

My coworkers chose the Fried Chicken and the Porkchop lunch specials. Their feedback was attested to by the bones they left. There wasn't any meat left on the fowl or the porker. One coworker commented that GOOD chicken doesn't require batter to add flavor, but the flavor is found in the meat, and this was true of the fried chicken. So, guess what I'm going to order on my next visit?

On our way out, I noticed that they also have a van and do catering.“

“10/10 A+ says Our grandson Great food, great & fast service, friendly staff!“

“Seen this restaurant around town a few times, but decided to stop in this time and give it a try. Really nice sandwich and sides were great. Service & Staff was excellent

Vegetarian options: Numerous options on menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious“

“The place is beautiful it’s so much bigger on the inside than the outside. The staff was very welcoming and kind. My family and I enjoy their food so much I definitely recommend to those how haven’t tried it.“

“The food was hot, well seasoned & plentiful. Staff was very friendly. No wait time. Facility was clean & spacious.“

“The general condition of the restaurant was 6/10. They changed the seating area so that the seating was all against the windows. The middle was cleared as if it was a dance floor. Looks like it was an Applebee's. The restroom was passable it was clean. 6/10. Service was great! 10/10. As soon as I came in I was greeted warmly and friendly. I was the first one in. When I returned from the restroom there were several other patrons. I was bit apprehensive until the food came. Order the three wing dinner. It was fresh and tasty! 10/10. Overall because of the food and service. I would give this place a 7.5/10.“

“Katie’s Kitchen is the absolute best!! My family had an emergency and wasn’t able to travel as planned for Thanksgiving. I needed to come up with something for my little family to eat for turkey day. Katie’s Kitchen staff let me place a last minute order and really saved our Thanksgiving. I am forever grateful for how kind they are! The food is also always wonderful!“

“Dined here for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. For the appetizer it was the Fried Crab Claws; I ordered a side of remoulade. We had the Shrimp & Grits and the Fried Catfish as the entrees. Our server was fantastic and the food was amazing. We had a good time and we will return to try some other dishes.“

“This was my 1st time here! I truly enjoyed the food no lie! Everything was seasoned and hot! First time in a long time I can say the food was seasoned right!Now the atmosphere wasn't the best because you can only order to go. You can't dine in.The ladies were pleasant. The younger girl wasn't as friendly, the older lady was very nice.I'm going back 2 times, is a charm!Compared to others I have had, Southwind has canceled some of my old choices outttttttt! ????“

“We always love Cracker Barrel for their food and family dining as well as checkers on the porch. This time wa also great for pick up for our grad party. Food was a big hit! Delicious! Thank you. 😊“