21 Best Southern Restaurants near Newark

“The food was absolutely delicious, highly recommend“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Chef Monique & her team provide a culinary experience for your soul! The food we catered (Mac & cheese, greens & cabbage mix, along with jerk salmon) were all delicious with the perfect amount of heat. The dishes were beautifully presented for us upon pick-up to warm easily for our gathering with specific warming instructions to prevent drying out. Our family appreciated the hands that prepared our feast. Chef Mo goes out of her way to make sure details are met with a smile! I would highly recommend everything on the menu.
Thanks Chef Mo & your Team! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

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

“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.“

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

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

“I've been looking forward to trying this restaurants menu items. yesterday was only the 1st, for sure. I had a shrimp po boy, perfect, packed with shrimp, just the right sauces, really good. I took home a container of their vegan lentil soup which is better than my lentil soup. that's not a small thing. beautifully balanced flavor, really delicious. I can't wait to go back and try everything else.“

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

“Chicken was delicious and facility clean“

“I went there for the first time yesterday. My Husband and I both ordered Fish. I had rice and greens. He had Mac/cheese. We loved the food. They ladies were super nice and we will be regulars there from now on!!“

“Service and food was great! We came here on a wim going through Newark and was pleasingly surprised!
The smothered turkey wings were tender and tasty, the yams was amazing and the greens was good! The mac n cheese was okay. But that entree of smothered turney wings was AMAZING! Yams and collard greens for your sides and you will not go wrong!! I will be back when in the area.“

“Dilson at South House was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, personable, and incredibly well-managed — striking the perfect balance between being present and allowing us to enjoy our experience. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, kept everything running smoothly, and never missed a beat.

His knowledge of the menu was impressive; every food and drink recommendation he made was spot-on and elevated our entire meal. You can tell he truly understands both the offerings and what guests are looking for. His efficiency, confidence, and genuine hospitality made us feel taken care of from start to finish.

Dilson is the kind of server who turns a great restaurant into an unforgettable experience. South House is lucky to have him, and we’ll absolutely be requesting him on our next visit.“

“This spot has rightly captured the attention of food lovers. We ordered lots of food for everybody to share. Restaurant team members transform this place to five-star status. You'll enjoy impressive meals in this compact setting. My time here was truly satisfying.“

“Excellent spot I’d recommend it to anyone I’ll be returning again“

“The food is the best in the area!!“

“I love this place. I don't mind having to wait as long as my food is nice and hot! The women who work the counter are extremely friendly and helpful, and they always give top notch service. My grandmother were very satisfied with our order! Been coming here several years, and this is the best experience I've ever had! Keep up the great work!!“

“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!“

“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“