21 Best Southern Restaurants near East Orange

1 Lite & Soul Eatery

4.0 Good 206 Reviews

64 4th Avenue, East Orange

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“The food is past amazing mac&cheese, oxtail, chicken, how about the menu is Top-tier, this is the food spot, before heading to Atlantic City, customer service is great,leave your own attitude outside and everything will be peacefully in order. Thanks Sis you nailed it. Respectfully A SouthPhilly Native”

2 Cornbread Newark

4.8 Superb 1,013 Reviews

915 Broad Street, Newark · 3.37 miles

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“Kawana and Natorie provided outstanding service and was very welcoming when entering the restaurant. Kawana made sure that my food was fresh. I would come here again.”

3 Blended Flavors Restaurant & Bar

4.4 Superb 494 Reviews

628 W St Georges Ave, Linden · 9.83 miles

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“I had heard from my son and a friend about this restaurant and decided to check it out, with a friend. I ordered the fried chicken wings, candied yams, collards and Mac & cheese. My friend had the rasta pasta and j*** chicken. everything was delicious. We will be returning to sample more dishes.”

4 Sally's Southern & BBQ

4.4 Superb 325 Reviews

427 Forest Avenue, Staten Island · 11.2 miles

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“Shrimp Po Boy was great-best I had in years. The baked beans and biscuit also great. Had them delivered-came fast and warm.”

5 Jackson and Goodwin Soul Food

4.6 Superb 86 Reviews

185 Palisade Ave and, Grand Street, Garfield · 9.15 miles

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“extremely professional, courteous. clean establishment, John and Simone ARE GREAT FOLK. Food is delicious!”

6 Sweet T's Southern Eatery

4.2 Good 941 Reviews

387 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair · 3.13 miles

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“omg the food is excellent and most of all fresh will be back ♡”

7 Nola Social

4.2 Good 84 Reviews

100 South Wood Avenue, Linden · 9.7 miles

“I visited Nola’s Social last night with my aunt, and we had such a pleasant experience! The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was inviting and tastefully decorated, creating a wonderful dining experience. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful, which made our evening even more enjoyable. Overall, a great experience, and definitely a place I would recommend!”

8 THE SOUTHERN AFFAIR

4.5 Superb 11 Reviews

115 Front Street, Elizabeth · 8.46 miles

“So delicious!!! Incredibly tasty!!”

9 Mamita's Foods

4.0 Good 1 Review

1 Madison St B3, East Rutherford · 9.02 miles

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10 Urban Chicken

4.5 Superb 122 Reviews

43 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair · 2.95 miles

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“I love the chicken and fries. I wish they delivered to Belleville. I would order more if they did.”

11 The Weekend Spot Catering Restaurant

4.4 Superb 152 Reviews

683 Springfield Avenue, Newark · 2.61 miles

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“I want to Thank “The Weekend Spot” for their EXCELLENT service over the weekend. I have an all day event Brunch and BBQ for family. The food was GREAT our taste buds were delighted with every bite. Their service was clean and every need was meet. The Delivery and times was on point. I can’t Thank YOU enjoy we still talking about those sweet potato pancakes and crab home fries. And every side BBQ dish and the chicken I can go on and on. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND “The Weekend Spot” for all your catering needs. See for my next event definitely!”

12 Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse

3.9 Good 264 Reviews

118 Stockton Street, Newark · 4.93 miles

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“Eu curto de mais do pagode a comida e muito boa e esse programa de domingo aqui e muito bom”

13 Vonda's Kitchen

3.8 Good 130 Reviews

183 W Kinney St, Newark · 3.07 miles

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“Dishes are not consistent. My meatloaf was burned so badly they put a lot of BBQ sauce on it to cover it up. This was done despite the fact that I requested no sauce. Next time I requested one blackened whiting dish and was given fried whiting.”

14 The Golden Pub

4.3 Superb 163 Reviews

335 Market Street, Saddle Brook · 11.09 miles

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“great underated place”

15 Rajni Indian cuisine

3.9 Good 292 Reviews

296 US-46, Parsippany · 9.66 miles

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“Nice and tasty food, good customer service”

16 Southern Komfort Bar and Grill

3.1 Average 113 Reviews

501 Central Avenue, City of Orange · 1.16 miles

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“We discovered Southern Komfort Bar & Grill because it’s right near our store, and now it’s one of our go-to spots! The food is always tasty, portions are great, and pickup is quick and convenient when we’re busy. The owner is friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend!”

17 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.5 Good 126 Reviews

16 Main Avenue, Clifton · 5.76 miles

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“Popeyes never fails when it comes to tasty chicken. The flavor is always great and the honey biscuits are one of my favorite things on the menu—always delicious. Sometimes the chicken breasts can be big or small, so the size isn’t always consistent, but overall the food is still really good and satisfying. Definitely a solid spot when you’re craving fried chicken. 🍗🍯”

18 MaMa's Southern Style BBQ 2

3.4 Good 105 Reviews

2083 Springfield Ave, Vauxhall · 4.56 miles

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“The food is the best in the area!!”

19 Chifa Jade

3.1 Average 105 Reviews

929 Main St #927, Paterson · 9.39 miles

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“Una queja de atención por llamada, es una chica. No atiende bien, no tiene paciencia y te habla mal. Después rico el chairs y Chijaukai. Siempre como ahí pero por llamada ya ni más. Deberían contratar a otra chica para llamada.”

20 KB's BBQ Smokehouse

3.2 Average 127 Reviews

1077 Stuyvesant Ave., Irvington · 4.03 miles

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“I had an amazing experience with KB Smokehouse! The service is always great, and the food is absolutely delicious. Ariel, the receptionist, is the sweetest—so kind, professional, and understanding. I had ordered a catfish platter via Uber Eats, and unfortunately, the fish wasn’t fully cooked through. It was late, and since the restaurant was close to closing and I was still at work, I couldn’t go back in person. I called the restaurant, and Ariel picked up. After I explained the situation, she handled everything with such care and made sure the issue was resolved quickly. Her customer service alone deserves a 10/10. As for the food—it’s amazing! Their catfish platter is one of my favorites, and their prices are very reasonable. Overall, KB Smokehouse has definitely gained a loyal new customer. I absolutely love this place!”

21 The Juke Joint Soul House

3.3 Good 362 Reviews

7 1st Avenue, Bloomfield · 1.58 miles

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“I had a great experience.. food was delicious. Anthony took my order and was so pleasant and patient. Anthony made sure I had everything I ordered he went over and beyond. Excellent service Five stars all day”