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“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Yall did you know they have a mimosa FLIGHT?! That you can change out for Vodka and such should you so choose

The food is delicious of course, and a little different from other brunch spots. They have a breakfast burrito with queso, chorizo, chicken and waffles, etc.

They also have a cute patio under a pretty little tree, some shady spots, some in the sun, something for everyone

Side note there’s someone new on the management team and the playlist mid morning on is ELITE. Aliyah, Drake, Return of the Mack. Loved it“

“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.“

“It’s good. The kind of good you can talk to a friend about and rejoice that both of you know a secret of the town. It’s kind and supportive to those who are looking for some LGBT love. It’s also full of amazing food and drinks that will make you smile and feel cozy. Good people with a great vibe. The buildings got some love of time on it, and the love reflects.“

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

“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💯“

“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!“

“That sounds great.“

“Friendly workers..great food“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Honestly huge fans of the gallery since 2017. The steam house is amazing— everything cooked perfectly and seasoned simply. Not covered in butter (though they have 4 different compounded butters you can add if it’s your pref). Beef Wellington is individually prepared and perfectly rare/med rare. Not soggy at all which is so hard to do. Perfectly thin not gummy mashed potatoes- hint of garlic not in your face. Fresh veggie sides. Mushrooms were amazing. Old fashioned amazing (best bourbon selection). Just all around best meal I have had in a while. Dessert to go ❤️

Ask for Gerry if she’s working. She’s so kind and helpful and will remember you forever“

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

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

“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.“

“My first time eating here and it was 🔥🔥🔥 omg!!! Hands down the BEST SOUL FOOD in Charlotte!!! If I could give them 10 stars I definitely would.“

“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! 👏“

“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.“