24 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.“

“My family and I met up in Jersey from three states (Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia). We googled a few places for brunch/soul food and decided to try Vonda’s. Small quaint location and when we were initially seated we questioned the service from our waiter. However things quickly changed, other employees engaged with us influencing a positive experience. The food came out and was AMAZING. It was 5 of us so we had a variety of items (fried chicken, oxtails, greens & cabbage mix, Mac n cheese, potato salad, black eye peas etc…) While enjoying our meal Ms. Vonda came out to speak to us and ensure we were having a pleasant experience. Owners are not that engaged these days so that was a great touch. In addition on of the hostess (missed her name, so we will call her “the dj” ) was great and funny. I mean EVERYTHING was delicious, great experience and genuine company. You must try this place!“

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

“A hiding jewel. After the Missy Concert, we decided to check out some local black owed businesses while in NJ. We ordered the lamb burger and the oxtail burger. Boy oh boy, it hit the spot! The cake must have been popping cause people were picking up orders but by the time we ordered it was all gone. Waiter and chef was very friendly.
Location small, location not the best (in park alot of unwanted traffic).“

“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.“

“This place is a gem! I was craving Mac and cheese and when I looked at the menu decided to check it out. Incredible food. I got the rib dinner with collards and mac and cheese. The dinner comes with four big St. Louis ribs that had a really nice bark and great sauce. They were tender but had a nice chew (because ribs shouldn't fall off the bone) Collards were well seasoned and not soupy. The mac and cheese was incredible. Creamy and perfectly seasoned. The portion was huge. The banana pudding was fantastic. It actually tastes like banana because it's not just vanilla pudding with cut up bananas. I got two meals out of this dinner.

The service was also fantastic. While I was waiting for my order to be prepared I was given some tastes of other items. The turkey and cobblers were great. The owners are incredibly friendly and we had a lovely conversation. Check this place out! I will definitely be going back.“

“I had it delivered. Best ribs I ever had. So much meat and fell right off the bone. Fabulous Mac and Cheese a wonderful taste.“

“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.“

“Loved the food. Authentic southern style cuisine.“

“Chicken was delicious and facility clean“

“Excellent restaurant, highly recommended. We were there on a Monday night and ordered rib eye, cheeseburger with fries, chesseak with fries and the food was wonderful. Nicolas and Dilson served us wonderfully, you don't need to be behind them because they are always looking out for you. The atmosphere of the place is incredible, its decoration is impeccable and at this Christmas time it smells exquisite. They also have two excellent bars, pool tables and much more, of course we will return next time to dine at this place. Cesar Gasca“

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

“I absolutely love Lite & Soul. Great quality!Their food is delicious and fresh, and the portions are generous, in my opinion. I've tried a few different entrées. You really can't go wrong with whatever you decide. My husband loves it too! This allows me a night off in my kitchen. lol“

“I've been here before and I liked the food but this place has really pushed things up, I loved everything I had, the oxtail tasted like stew ( not like sugar I've had at other places) I enjoyed the heat on the rasta pasta and the sides of potatoe salad and collards were a delight. Definitely going back before the year is out“

“Had the catfish poboy at uptown night Market! They told me 15 minutes was done in 15 minutes. It was a large fried catfish filet and it was perfectly crispy. I think the tartar sauce may have needed a little more salt but overall great experience. Reminded me of Louisiana“

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

“The food was delicious amazing. Loved the the place really cool laid back . Definitely going back great brunch .“

“KB’s just catered my daughter’s 3rd birthday and I literally want to plan another party just to serve this food to my friends and family again. Every guest raved about the food! We had ribs, chicken wings, potato salad, baked beans, yams, cornbread and the BEST mac n’ cheese we’ve ever eaten. Additionally they were super friendly and easy to work with and super punctual with delivery. 10 out of 10!“

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

“The food is the best in the area!!“

“I Came to this Popeyes a Few months I have been coming since because I like the service it is really good also the food I always dine in and there is this cashier name Dayana Celi she work night shift because I always see her there and I asked her, So she is really nice, I give this Popeyes 5 Stars.“

“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“