41 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“

“I had such a great experience this morning! I picked up breakfast for the credit union I work for and arrived right at 7:00 AM when they opened because the catering website wasn’t working the night before. I was amazed at how quickly and professionally my large order was handled.

Briana (I hope I spelled her name correctly!) took my order and helped me choose the best options. I really appreciated her attention to detail. She even went back into the kitchen to make sure the cooks knew exactly how I wanted everything packaged.

Her customer service and willingness to help truly made my morning and my whole day! Thank you, Briana, for going above and beyond. Keep up the amazing service—there need to be more people like you!“

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

“Very classy and delicious food!!“

“Beautiful place, amazing service and awesome food.“

“Excellent Food and Excellent Service. Thank you to our waiter Owen! Karen and Carol!“

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

“Fantastic food, shrimp and grits were perfect, fried green tomatoes with corn relish were also top notch. My wife highly recommends the mushroom soup as well as the Bibb & Arugula Salad. Our server, “Heather” was absolutely the best. Can't wait to come and try the fried oysters that were recommended, and hopefully have room for dessert.“

“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“

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

“Went because I got a gift card, drove from Lake Wylie SC. Our waitress Halie was Fantastic! Very friendly, beautiful smile, had a great time laughing, she explained every question about the menu. She is the one to ask for! 5 Star rating! Food was excellent! Prices are reasonable, the murals are Colorful! Looking to Going again!“

“WOW! This is the second time that I came here. Both times have provided the same experience.

From the “ welcome in”, it is easy to see that the staff lives Southern Hospitality.

The food is fresh and absolutely delicious!
I got the cranberry chicken salad on a very fresh croissant and broccoli salad both times. It was obvious that both were freshly made.

I accidentally spilled my drink and Lori was there in a second with a clean wet and dry cloth assuring me that I didn’t need to clean it up. “ There’s enough people here that you don’t need to clean that” is what she said with a twinkling eyes smile.

I bought a container of chicken salad to take home but worried because I had another errand to run. I asked if I could buy a little bag of ice. Someone quickly popped her head out from the kitchen and said “ don’t charge her for that!”

Hungry for delicious food and a sweet spirit on the side? Go to Chicken Salad Chick in Pineville!!“

“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💯“

“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!“

“Food was excellent and great service!“

“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. ❤️“

“Friendly workers..great food“

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

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

“That sounds great.“

“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.“

“Delicious old school southern cooking. If healthy eating is your thing, this is not your place. The interior is comfortably retro, with a couch seating area at the bar. The true star is the food. I ordered the country fried steak. It came with mashed potatoes and gravy. I chose collard greens and a deviled egg as my side, and the entree came with a biscuit. Everything was scratch made. The steak was fork tender, fried Golden brown and covered with lightly peppered scratch gravy. It was accompanied by homemade mashed potatoes, delicious and ever so slightly lumpy. The biscuit was baked to perfection, slightly crunchy and buttery. The collard greens were delicious. I had mine with vinegar. The deviled egg was good but not the best I've ever had. Overall, highly recommended.“

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

“Very good food, sports oriented bar and restaurant“

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

“This is the best restaurant I have visited in several years. Our server was a gem. She was knowledgeable, caring, and a lot of fun. My wife, daughter, and I have very differen tastes and yet we were all happy and raving about the food. The menu was not long but there was great variety. My wife loved the wine she had with her steak. My truffle risotto was the best risotto I have ever had, and my daughter loved her lobster mac and cheese. I only wish I had left room for their desserts. But there will definitely be a next time. Great restaurant for a special occasion.“

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

“We went to this location this morning and we’re greeted by the sweetest most polite young man named Parker. This young man was so helpful and caring and really loves his job and his coworkers. The world needs more people like Parker! Thank you for crossing our path this morning and because of you we will be back.“

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

“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! 👏“

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

“We had the pleasure of eating there on May 9, 2026. We had 31 people from our Church in Turkey, NC(Sampson County) and the service was fast, food was excellent and the staff was great. Will definitely be back when in Charlotte again!!“

“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.“

“Shrimp and grits is sooooo good! The brunch, chicken tenders everything is sooooo good! Best food ever! Service is perfect everyone is soooo nice. Everytime I come to Charlotte every other month I always come here“

“We ordered takeout from Showmars yesterday (Sunday, May 5 2026) and everything was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were craving. Everything was correctly prepared, nicely packaged, and clearly labeled, which made unpacking at home super easy. A special shoutout to the cashier, Carol, who was incredibly friendly and helpful. Her great attitude made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be back soon. Highly recommend! 👍“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Asbury! The staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful, professional, and genuinely kind. They went ABOVE and BEYOND to make my daughter’s birthday special! You can tell they truly care about their guests and take pride in providing excellent service. It’s rare to find a team where every person makes such a positive impression. Thank you to the entire Asbury staff for making our experience so wonderful — highly recommend!“

“It was absolutely amazing the cashier taking my order was nice the food was pretty good although the bun was a bit burnt and the meat was a bit to hard but that's because the food got cold but other than that it's pretty good I recommend if you live near it and you can walk to it.“

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