42 Best Southern Restaurants near Matthews

“Vibrant, happy atmosphere, is a delicious way to nourish myself in a hurry.“

“I have always taken my mom to the Golden Corral in Mathews for Thanksgiving since my grandmother passed and this is the cleanest and best Golden Corral I’ve ever been in. The manager runs such a great crew on busy holidays and he overlooks the dining room constantly making sure everybody is happy with service. He communicates very good with everybody and will help out his crew with any service someone needs. Such a great manager during these holiday times and me and my mom really appreciate this guy and all of his crew“

“My company had a breakfast event for 100 people catered by The Flying Biscuit. The food was AMAZING and the lady who delivered our breakfast was so friendly and helpful. Everything was easy to schedule and the catering contact was super responsive. We will definitely be using them again!“

“Very polite and helpful waiter. Delicious meal with great biscuits and gravy!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“Very classy and delicious food!!“

“Beautiful place, amazing service and awesome food.“

“Always great service. Love that it's quieter than most restaurants so you can listen and talk to each other. Food was excellent - though we don't eat any of their traditional southern food. We had quinoa bowls which were delicious!“

“I had this waiter cat and she was phenomenal!“

“This was an A+!!! I have never experienced flavors like this place. It was so good we even had to tell the chef how awesome he is. I recommend this place 1000% !!“

“Just had a delicious lunch at The Southern Pecan. I had the shrimp po’ boy, which was served with a side of fries. Soooo good. Luckily it was too much food so now I have dinner already prepared. Service was excellent - shout out to Lilly!“

“perfect dinner... amazing drinks... and the service was awesome.. 10 stars“

“Great location. Plenty of places around to go. There was a 20min wait when we went around 12:30pm on a Sunday. The stuffed French toast was very good! The grits were just ok. They have queso in them and are a little too thin. I like thicker grits. Bacon was cooked very well. Biscuits were really good. My boyfriend said the gravy was good as well. It was crowded inside and a smaller place“

“Food was excellent and great service!“

“The cornbread is delicious, the smothered pork chops made my soul happy and the cabbage and salad hit the spot, too.“

“If you've never tried Chicken Salad Chick, your life is about to be changed. All of the chicken salads are gluten-free and amazing. In fact, it's so amazing that after I've eaten there, I get some to go!! The service is impeccable as everyone working there is welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Great place for a lunch date!! Go check them out!!“

“great bar service wonderful pig skins best queso on South side of Charlotte“

“Some of the best service I have had in Charlotte for 5 years that I've been here. Ciara and Casey make the place feel like home. Nini and nay make he kitchen taste like a cloud and heaven. The fried rice with pot roast is literally out of this world. Don't take my word for it go and taste it. They are always attentive and for a dive bar always equipped to not only handle but have the staff to get things done. I adore this place for making it feel like had somewhere to unwind when I felt the world was against me. So please check it out.“

“Very good food, sports oriented bar and restaurant“

“Had a engagement in a hour. in and out and great service“

“Yesterday I organized a dinner for my family, food was very delicious and tasty. My all family told me that their staff was very professional and kind. Highly Recomended💯“

“The food was amazing and delicious, very impressed, my family loved it!“

“A night to remember at The McNinch House 🌹✨ Growing up, my Dad wasn’t just an industrial engineer—he was a hobby chef with serious skills. He spent his childhood in restaurants, and at home, he brought that magic to our table. I didn’t grow up eating “normal kid food,” and to this day, he’s the best cook I know. My love for food? 100% from him. The McNinch House has been on my list for over a decade—and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Executive Chef Eric O’Connor, who joined just a year ago, blew us away. We had the 4-course tasting menu (I truly don’t know how people survive the 5-course!), and every dish was a standout: *Corn & Clam Chowder – the cream is everything *Bone Marrow – best I’ve ever had *Lamb Lollipops (my husbands) – best I’ve ever had; perfectly cooked *Pork Wellington (my husbands) – the basil took it over the top *Snapper Succotash – the bacon made it *Crème Brûlée – perfectly done From the surprise oyster starter (cool presentation served in a shell over ice) to the palate-cleansing sorbet between courses, every detail was thoughtful and special. Chef Eric personally served our entrée—how cool is that? The service was impeccable, with a main server and 2-3 others helping throughout. At the end, they even handed me a freshly picked rose from their garden. 💐 We dined in a historic 1800s home filled with charm, and afterward strolled through the garden—flowers everywhere, twinkle lights, fountains, and the Charlotte skyline in view. I had to ask for the chef’s autograph and a photo—he’s just that good. We told him he deserves a star, and he smiled and said, “We’re on the list.” So now I’m shouting from the rooftops: let’s help make that Michelin star happen! He absolutely deserves it. Thank you, Chef Eric and the entire McNinch House team, for one of the most enchanting, romantic, and memorable meals I’ve ever had in Charlotte. The whole evening—2.5 hours of pure joy—was not just dinner, it was an experience. ❤️“

“Delicious food! We arrived 5 mins before closing, but the girl took our order and we ate it in the car. So so so good. Will definitely be back!“

“We enjoyed our lunch today everything was good and hot, service was great! Thanks! See you soon!“

“That sounds great.“

“Friendly workers..great food“

“Anna and I came to Uptown this weekend for a staycation with two of our boys. The Asbury got us off to a great start with great food and attentive staff nestled inside a vintage Charlotte Hotel. We started with the devil eggs, a must whenever eating at this place : ). Number one started with a squash soup and number four a crab bisque. Number one followed with meatloaf and number four vegetable gnocchi in a cream herb sauce. Anna and I split the mahi mahi with fingerling potatoes. Portion sizes were amazing. Great wine choices to boot. Highly recommended!“

“This was my first visit and it was fantastic! The food was great!! We had crab fries, stuffed salmon, wings, chicken tenders and a chicken sandwich. It was lot of food but we will be visiting again. The food had so much flavor and was good all the way around. Thank you for delivering great food.“

“Staff was friendly, food was served hot and fresh and affordable“

“Me and about 25 of my chapter brothers had our reunion luncheon here last Friday 7/22/22. The food was amazing, literally the best thing I ate in Charlotte. In addition the service was impeccable and the restrooms where spotless. They even kept the Resturant open for an additional hour to accommodate us. I couldn’t have hoped for a better experience for our event. Thank you so much. We will be back.“

“Love the breakfast food and menu options. I'm a simple breakfast kinda guy, eggs, meat, side and I'm good to go. On those heavy breakfast days, add pancakes. All these items taste great and available. Grab a biscuit sandwich version to go and I'm set for lunch as well.“

“My hubby and I chose this spot for our anniversary brunch! Everything was amazing, down to the water! Def will be back!!“

“Ms. Gina was amazing. She was funny and thoughtful during our dining experience. We also had the pleasure of meeting Anna who assist with our dinner. She was super sweet to. The food and wine pairing was excellent. It was a great way to celebrate NYE.“

“Great food, prices outstanding today!!!!“

“waitress was great. food was delicious. had a great experience. thank you“

“Open early, great prices and awesome staff.Just found my new local breakfast spot while staying in downtown Charlotte.And just want to mention that not only was the staff attractive, they were incredibly friendly and moved at a steady pace. The food came out quick, hot and absolutely delicious and upon finishing the fine cuisine it made me want to yell, booomshakalaka.“

“I just had the best experience at the Lancaster SC Biscuitville! The guy that took my order, Calvin, just brightened my day. The energy he has welcoming me and saying good morning was wonderful! I honestly thought it was a recording at first. His personality it not something you witness at most businesses. Hey Calvin, if you see this post, thank you for making my day happier! You deserve a raise and recognition! 👏“

“We had a great time! Everyone liked the food! We had a large party and the accommodations were great! The decor was great!“

“Best soul food I've had. Excellent service and atmosphere!! 2👍🏾👍🏾 WOW!!!“

“Fried Chicken is the best we’ve had since moving here 17 years ago, Mac& Cheese was creamy and delicious, Sweet Potato Tots dusted with Cinnamon and Sugar were yummy and the Jalapeño Cornbread was sweet and moist with just the right amount of peppers, service was good and our sweet tea was kept filled. Absolutely no complaints, highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!“

“I came in today with two friends for lunch. We asked our server, Shauna for recommendations and she was spot on with the mahi mahi spinach salad. It was delicious! Shauna gave excellent service. She is very friendly, kept our drinks filled and was always there if we needed something. I will definitely be back and hopefully Shauna will be there when I do.“

“I stop here often. The chicken, the fish, the tacos are all good. Fair prices and friendly service.“