37 Best Southern Restaurants in Raleigh

“Food and service was excellent 👌“

“I am at Glenwood often and love the main dining area and the atmosphere. The food is great especially the salmon.“

“You know it’s going to be good when the table comes stocked with molasses which pairs so well with the buttermilk biscuits. The little girls’ favorite was the garden fresh corn on the cob. The only thing better than the food is the service! Thank y’all for making us feel at home.“

“Lunch food is great but the servings are meager.“

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“Despite coming in on a whim on a Saturday at 430, I was able to get seated quickly and the waiter appeared soon after.

The food was served quickly and while I had the chefs board, so nothing was cooked, the crostini was crisp and the baguette nicely warmed. I was getting a bourbon flight so I appreciated that there were 2 types of cheese, breads and meats along with spicy pickled vegetables, a kicking Dijon mustard and a sweet preserve. So all in all nice variety.

My waiter was attentive without being annoying, and despite sitting indoors it wasn't as loud as I thought it would be. The patio looked nice too I just wanted a chair not a bench.

The whiskey/bourbon menu was extensive featuring American, Scottish, Irish and Japanese options. They also have a section, flight and Wednesday discount for NC distillers.

I definitely go back to try something else, both alcohol and food.“

“Waiter was polite food was hot good. Waiter ask us wanted water with meal patient waiting to order.“

“My sister and her family took me there for my birthday brinner and it was very tasty. Danielle the waitress was amazing. The mgr who shares my birth sign of virgo brought me a tasty dessert to celebrate and was very social and accepting even after a table of 7 walked in at 8:00pm. (Thank you) We had never been to any of the locations before and we decided to try this tonight. Everyone left extremely pleased with their selections all the way down to the ice tea and the virgin Bloody Mary. We all agreed we would be returning just not on weekend where it is 1 1/2 hr wait. 😳 Glad to have flying biscuit in the neighborhood. Thank you from all of us for a great experience and a new place to eat that we truly enjoyed. The Fields, Owens, Mclaughlin Families“

“I love the owner and employees at Iyla’s (so friendly, always so down to earth)— their Mac’n’cheese is to die for. Their chicken tenders are huge!! And if you want a treat please try the barbecue sundae (collards, Mac, BBQ all stacked up!). I wake up in the middle of the night and crave their mac’n’cheese— you gotta try it!!“

“The best tasting grit in town they were very good👅👅👅“

“Delicious chocolates and fun gift items! The food is great, too!“

“My husband dropped off my mother and I at the front door. I entered the restaurant and asked for a table for three. The extremely rude hostess/ast. manager told we would have to wait for my husband to arrive before seating us. There I stand with my mother who has Parkinson and dementia having to wait before getting seated. I kid you not when we finally got seated it was literally 7 steps to our table that was vacant the entire wait. Big Ed's isn't ADA friendly. Avoid this restaurant!!“

“For NCSU graduate lunch- Bill and staff treated us as 🐺family from our first reservation request. Communication was clear and totally invested in making our day perfect. From the delicious food to the custom Wolf Tracks ice cream order and of course the epitome of NCSU landscaping- it was beyond expectations.“

“Food was delicious and staff was Awesome and kept checking in. Recommend the goat cheese Guacamole and catfish tacos. Both delicious!!“

“We had our wedding at The Big Easy. From the moment we arrived, the team at The Big Easy made us feel welcome and cared for. Gilbert and Steve went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail truly stood out. The entire staff worked together seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that was both inviting and professional. The service was not only efficient but also delivered with genuine warmth, which made our experience memorable. It’s rare to find a venue where every member of the team is so committed to excellence, but The Big Easy has achieved just that. Thank you, Gilbert, Steve, and the staff, for making our time at The Big Easy exceptional. We look forward to returning and highly recommend this venue to anyone seeking outstanding service paired with a welcoming environment.“

“We had our class reunion here last night and everything from the planning to the staff to the food was amazing! We had a great time and will definitely recommend this venue to others!“

“The best chicken and waffles I've ever had.“

“Great atmosphere to hear music. Service was super. Awesome Nashville Hits the Roof show by Seaforth!“

“This place has a nice atmosphere, great people and reasonably priced.“

“We had an excellent dinner for our group this evening. We had a large group, we were seated and served very quickly. I would absolutely recommend this for a great dinner and wonderful staff. Scott, Rick and Susan went above and beyond to make sure our experience was wonderful.“

“Always quick, they keep the place well staffed. Almost every time the food is fresh and hot (very few exceptions). The fries are salty as hell, but I'm fine with that. I've never waited in the drive thru more than 5-6 minutes, although I've never been during lunch on a weekday.“

“My order was wrong, supremes overcooked, tea tasting like water, and my fries weren’t fresh like I asked. I was so upset and ready to go. I said I wasn’t coming back to Bojangles. Nora fixed my order with no problem! Thank you so much!“

“I don't normally do very many reviews.But the woman that helped me decide what to eat was amazing.And I felt so welcomed. And then a young gentleman helped me. I didn't know what sauces I wanted.So he helped me get a sampling. I love this store.Food is good too.“

“The food was great! I'm skeptical of trying new places but I enjoyed every bit of my plate.“

“I had the shrimp and grits. My wife had the roast turkey dinner. Both were delicious and freshly made. The chocolate bread pudding hit the "sweet" spot.Highly recommended. We will go back. They have friendly staff too.“

“the Supremes with honey are my favs“

“We had Longleaf Swine catered for Nurses week. The brisket was delicious, one of the best I've had. loved the mustard sauce and mac n cheese. Very good, 10/10 recommend“

“The food is great and the employees add to the experience. The employees working on Atlantic Ave in Raleigh were very helpful with our request to package our large order to distribute to the homeless in the greater Raleigh area.“

“A great Golden Corral indeed. Great food snd great friendly staff“

“First time here I loved the hospitality ,food and I will be back.Ya"ll were recommended by my sister in law❤️❤️“

“This was my very first time and I love it“

“I Love Shane Rib Shack. The ribs chop pork burgers and all the side are delicious“

“I’ve eaten here for years but what I ordered the other day was not what I expected“

“Love this place Delicious fresh biscuits“

“Great good and friendly staff!“

“Lee’s kitchen serves some of the most incredible Jamaican and southern cuisine. The staff are friendly, good people I have watched them endure hateful customers who are rude and disrespectful to the staff. I’m glad to have such a wonderful restaurant in my local area.“

“Lee’s kitchen serves some of the most incredible Jamaican and southern cuisine. The staff are friendly, good people I have watched them endure hateful customers who are rude and disrespectful to the staff. I’m glad to have such a wonderful restaurant in my local area.“