7 Best Southern Restaurants in Cary

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen American • $$
7307 Tryon Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich
Suffolk Grilled Chicken Breast
Spinach Artichoke Cheese Dip
Pan Fried Chicken Entree
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Butternut Squash Soup
Fried Green Tomatoes
Jambalaya L32 Style
Baby Spinach Salad

“First time eating here. Need reservations. Very popular. We went for dinner. Our friend from Durham who came with us highly recommended it. We were not disappointed. Our server was Ty M/455 was professional, courteous, and personable. He suggested what was popular on the menu. Great menu with lots of great choices. I had the Sort ribs and the meat fell off easily. My wife had the catfish great size and both delicious. Our friend ordered the trout, it was also yummy. Plenty of on site parking. A little pricey, but "you get what you pay for". Highly recommend“

4.5 Superb590 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
302 Colonades Way Suite 202, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Classic Carol with a Side of Spicy Pimento Cheese
Scoop of Chicken Salad Fruity Fran
Fancy Nancy on Toasted Croissant
Lauryn's Lemon Basil and Soup
Chicken Salad Croissant
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad blt
Baked Potato Soup
Side of Jalape
Broccoli Salad

“Amazing fresh food! Menu looks a bit confusing but I Googled the location and got a complete breakdown.? Dixie Chick sandwich was delicious full of flavor and they use regular mayo, not the sweet stuff!! Turkey Club had thick pieces of turkey but only one skinny piece of bacon and the end slice of tomato? overall still tasted awesome. Potato soup was delicious as was the Mac and cheese. Both of my entrees included an unexpected fancy sugar cookie. I love when restaurants go above and beyond! This location is a MUST TRY!!!? ?❤️“

4.5 Superb75 Reviews
Scratch Kitchen & Taproom Southern • $$
160 E Cedar St, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Mac and Cheese Burger and Fries
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Smokehouse Mac & Cheese
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Low Country Pad Thai
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pork Belly Bites
Bibimbap Bowl
Coco Seduction
BBQ Egg Rolls

“We had a great time and the food was delicious, but parking was a little bit difficult and service was a little slow. However, we did go at a busy brunch hour and had toddlers with us, so I'm sure things seemed slower than they actually were. Overall, we greatly enjoyed scratch kitchen!“

4.2 Good144 Reviews
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Chicken Shop • $
575 New Waverly Pl Suite 104A, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Sweet Country Blues
Glazed Blueberry Biscuit
Cinnamon Biscuit Roll
Side Sauce Selections
Plain Cheddar Biscuit
Veggie Chix & Grits
Buttermilk Biscuit
Bacon Egg & Cheese
Southern Chicken
The Chicken Box

“had been a few years since I had gone to Rise. didn't realize that the entire franchise had changed..now, very few donuts and a horrible and impersonal way of ordering. the apple fritter tastes like it was baked yesterday or at the very least 5 hours ago. even Dunkin donuts might be better and that's not saying much. RISE used to have the best donuts. they were unique and tasted fresh. not so anymore. I wouldn't return. I find it weird to order on a computer and pick up your food from a box with a door on it and then they deem to suggest you tip them for....for what? making the food that they already get paid to make? it's not like they're making waitress wages. I guess they're more known now for their biscuits, but either way...I wouldn't return based solely on the ordering experience.“

4.2 Good36 Reviews
Danny's Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $
311 Ashville Ave G, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Chicken
Banana Pudding
Baby Back Ribs
3 Meat Platter
Potato Salad
Hush Puppies
Texas Toast
Beef Brisket
Cole Slaw
Beef

“This place is the absolute best!! Aside from the fact the food was delicious and to our table so extremely fast, the staff were terrific! The atmosphere was relaxing, prices great! It's truly worth the drive. I can't wait to get a chance to come back!“

4 Good91 Reviews
Big Mikes BBQ Cary Barbecue • $
1222 NW Maynard Rd, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Ends Platter with Cornbread and Blue Cheese Slaw
Roasted Potato Salad and Baked Beans
Hand Chopped BBQ Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Chicken Wings
Beef Brisket Plate
Brisket Sandwich
Chopped Chicken
Cucumber Salad
Smoked Sausage

“Raleigh is a fine area to visit, but their idea of BBQ and mine are not the same. But I'd heard plenty of good things about Big Mike's and I made my way over. I sat at the bar and had a 3 meat platter. Brisket, burnt ends, and chopped BBQ chicken. Actually, I had asked for ribs, but got brisket instead. Not that I was complaining as things would turn out. I was expecting pulled chicken and instead it was roughly chopped chicken breast. I was glad it wasn't pulled but the meat was a little dry which can happen easily with chicken breast. I needed a decent amount of sauce for it. It was seasoned well though. Burnt ends were fine, not the best, not the worst. But the brisket was incredibly good. In the mid Atlantic, a lot of BBQ places do the pork well, but not the beef. Well Big Mike's does a great job with the cow. Moist meat, a nice layer of bark on the outside. I would certainly order this again. Thumbs up for the sides, the smoked potato salad is one of the best BBQ sides I've ever had. Potatoes were all dente, the dressing was super cheesy and thick. Cucumber salad was a fine refresher for the palate. Service was pretty good, though it did take a little more time than I would have wanted to get my drink refill. But the check was processed in a timely manner. If anything, maybe some more sides like mac and cheese and cornbread would be a nice addition. But a good BBQ spot for sure.“

3.9 Good110 Reviews
The Big Easy Oven + Tap Bar • $
231 Grande Heights Dr, Cary

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Grits
Seafood Platter
Alligator Bites
Jambalaya Pasta
Shrimp & Grits
She Crab Soup
Bananas Foster
Fried Oysters
Fried Pickles
Gator Bites

“I ordered the seafood platter that comes with fried catfish, fried oysters, fried shrimp ?, and fries. This dish needs a bit more flavor and seasoning for it to be a Louisiana restaurant but not bad.I enjoyed the red beans and rice ?, the corn ? bread ?, the gumbo, the jambalaya, and the fried alligator ? bites. These were all flavored nicely and seasoned well. I would definitely order this again.I ordered the bourbon Brownie. I didn't like this one. The bourbon sauce was just like eating sugar. The Brownie had a lot of sugar throughout it. The ice cream ? was hood though.Parking: Open parking.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is wheelchair access.“

3.9 Good93 Reviews
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