38 Best Southern Restaurants near Matthews

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

“I visited The Flying Biscuit Labor Day weekend which alines with the Matthew's Alive Festival. I was fully prepared to wait for a table and have an extended wait for our food and beverages given the festival bringing thousands of people to the area but that was not the case. We were seated immediately (the hostess were great and very accommodating!) on the outdoor patio with a great view of downtown Matthews. Stacey, our waitress, was great! She was kind, funny, and never rushed us. Our drinks were delicious and food was great. Pricing was comparable to other breakfast spots and the option for a togo coffee was the cherry on top to a fantastic breakfast.

My party consisted of 3 adults and one baby. The high chair that was provided fit the baby well and was clean.“

“Everything there was good . We enjoyed our food .“

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

“My family and I decided to try New South, and I'm very glad we did. My mother-in-law ordered pork chop and absolutely loved it. My wife ordered the grilled flat iron steak; chef's kiss, especially with the sweet potato and bacon gratin. I had the fried chicken, which was pretty good, too. Salads were amazing, and MIL said the fried green tomatoes were the best she's ever had. Do yourself a favor - if you're looking for a solid, flavorful meal, check New South out. And ask for Nelie (sp?) as your server. Her service was absolutely superb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Very classy and delicious food!!“

“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% !!“

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

“Everything was amazing! From the drinks to the appetizer to the meal! Would absolutely go back!“

“Beautiful place, amazing service and awesome food.“

“Tina with Offline - The best grits I’ve had at a restaurant ever!! The ribeye was a bit overseasoned and it would be best if the biscuits were glazed with butter but still everything was tasty.
I came back and tried the delicious grits bowl- yum!“

“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!“

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

“Food was excellent and great service!“

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

“Awesome service. Clean restaurant. The Chick was delicious. It was a scoop of your choice of chicken salad or sandwich with a side of your choice. Was delicious. Next time I would get it on bread not the crossiant. The crossiant was jusk ok. Not great. It also comes with a pickle which was tough and a sugar cookie. All for $10.29 plus tax and tip. I will definitely be back.“

“Very good food, sports oriented bar and restaurant“

“I ordered the fried chicken dinner with the bulgogi sauce, served with mac & cheese, a deviled egg, and a biscuit—and let me tell you, the fried chicken was chef’s kiss. Tender, flavorful, and somehow still crispy the next day after I packed it to go. The mac & cheese was a little underwhelming for me—creamy but could’ve used a bit more soul or seasoning. That said, the deviled egg was the perfect Southern touch, and the biscuit was warm, fluffy, and comforting.

The place itself feels like a cozy blend of your grandma’s kitchen and a cool, slightly gritty charm that fits right into the Midwood vibe. Heads-up: there’s a 3% credit card charge, which feels a little unnecessary these days, but aside from that, the food hit the spot and the service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you’re craving some Southern comfort with character.“

“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💯“

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

“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. ❤️“

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

“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!“

“Chose restaurant due to proximity to show I was attending. Was disappointed with menu. Was very limited with mostly burgers and sandwiches/wraps as entrees. All four of us ended up with same salad with a protein. Was predictable but fine. Cocktail options were heavy bourbon/rye. Surprised the breadth was limited here too.“

“The bbq was fantastic 😊 our waitress was really really sweet her name is Mel . The manager was pretty amazing too . I give them ten stars it was way worth our drive and we will definitely be going back .“

“Friendly workers..great food“

“Doug and dexter are the reason we come to visit. They have been providing excellent service for many years now and are a true value to the restaurant. Thank you for all you do. Special thank you to Juan (best manager in town) for the fantastic hospitality you provide every visit.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Steak egg and cheese THE BEST“