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“

“Absolutely loved the food. The chicken gravy on a homemade biscuit was some of the best gravy I've had. The biscuit was fresh and tasted like Mom's homemade. The creamy grits were right on. Added on a side of fresh tasty fruit. Couple all of this with a couple of scrambled eggs and my mouth was watering for more.

The outdoor tables under roof allowed us to enjoy the weather without the sunburn. The server was extra helpful and attentive.

This was a very good day. I'll be back.“

“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!“

“Great local restaurant. The owners support and source a lot of the ingredients from local farm. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented salmon and my friend had the shrimp and grits which was creamy and so much flavor. The side dish of okra fries was hot and crispy.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Food was excellent and great service!“

“The front line folks are outstanding! Service is incredibly fast! I've been here several times and have always had positive experiences. This time, the place seemed dirty, straws on the floor and tables that weren't cleaned. First time I've seen this in several visits, otherwise it's 5 stars.“

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

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

“First time at this place and it was a hit! We will be back ~ the fried fish was sooo good-perfect amount of breading and crisp. The mashed potatoes are also good; seem like real potatoes (not a powder mix or something.)
My husband had the chicken and dumplings and enjoyed it too!
The Mac & cheese is good but was a little sweet for my liking.
I originally came her because I was interested in the crab Rangoon type appetizer but I guess they are not serving it anymore.
The service was nice; our waiter was attentive without being overbearing! Food came out quick but it wasn’t too busy when we came.
Atmosphere is okay, nothing special, just right though! Good music :)“

“Very good food, sports oriented bar and restaurant“

“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!“

“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. ❤️“

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

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

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

“Friendly workers..great food“

“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.“

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

“We were so pleasantly surprised! Service was top notch, food was excellent and for 45.00 per person for a fabulous brunch buffet was a great value. Would definitely go back as the staff and chef were extremely friendly and attentive without hovering.“

“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.“

“I really enjoyed the dishes I ordered at Gallery Restaurant in Ballantyne. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I would definitely recommend this place!“

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

“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 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! 👏“

“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“

“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.“

“I just enjoyed the old fashioned chili combo with Mac and cheese and it was fantastic. I wish I would grabbed extra napkins because it was Carolina style to perfection... And the mess that ensued reflected such - which I'm ok with! Burger tasted fresh and was super filling, at a price that is pretty darn good. 10/10 would eat here again and look forward to telling all our employees about this spot. Shout out to Angelica (or Angela it was super loud and hard to hear) on the A+ customer service.“

“We called ahead. The food was on time, and it was very good. The Quality of the Service was outstanding. We'll definitely continue to visit chicken king.

Parking: The restaurant is easily accessible from the gravel parking area, which is just outside of it.“