31 Best Southern Restaurants in New York

“Went 1st time today for my Birthday - it was GREAT!💙👍“

“What can I say about this amazing restaurant, Bird Dog. Not only was the food absolutely amazing, tasty and presented perfectly, the staff was kind, attentive and extremely friendly. Bird Dog gives very New York vibes with a soft Southern hospitality touch. I’m not only saying this because I’ve known the owner/operator for over 15 years but because the food and experience was great! Recommend to any/all foodies local and visitors to the area.“

“you think your grandma is in the kitchen. you really won't believe hiw good all the food is.“

“Melba's has been on my bucket list for quite a while and I finally got to mark it off! It was all that I thought it would be and more! Our server, Brian, was phenomenal! The experience and food were priceless!“

“The popcorn chicken was so good. I think it was my favorite dish of everything we ordered, and the potatoes were perfectly done. The pasta was good, but I didn’t go crazy about it. The shrimp toast was good, and the sauce was excellent. The mushroom bibimbap was tasty and had a kind of coconut flavor at the end.

The restaurant was very loud; I couldn’t hear what the people at my table were saying. The service was all over the place. They had a problem with the AC unit dripping, so they put a pan underneath to catch the water, but they dropped the pan all over the floor and into the kitchen. They didn’t seem to clean their hands afterward and continued serving customers.

The restaurant was very understaffed. The food is great, but the place needs to feel a little cleaner and more organized.“

“I was there for takeout for the first time last week ~ All I can say is Yum and will order from them again Even spoke with the man who makes the food himself! Thank you!“

“Someone who’s from Texas and been here for work it’s really hard to find some true southern flare and this place answers the calling when it comes to that and glad that I’d gotten to make the trip over here to try it out. Also will most definitely will be back again.“

“I’ve always been a fan of the Commodore so was delighted this opened up closer to me with the same menu. They make a perfect blended mint mojito, great queso, and have awesome atmosphere. There’s outdoor seating once it warms up so it’s a great place to drop by for a couple drinks and snacks! The bartenders are great and sociable and the bar has matchbooks. Don’t know what else you’d want!“

“The popcorn soft serve is actually so good. I thought at first it was going to taste like pure butter, they’re is actually a nice balance of butter, salt, and a flavor that can only be described as butterscotch I suppose. They also stack this ice cream super high, so for the price you really get your money’s worth. I also got the bag of biscuits. They were buttery and tasted really homemade. I honestly ate the whole bag in a day because they were so good. The butter they came with was also really good. I can’t wait to come back here so I can try more!“

“Excellent, friendly restaurant in the heart of NYC West Village. Thank you for a PERFECT graduation dinner experience for our family.“

“The food and service was amazing!“

“The spicy chicken biscuit omg toooooo die for so my husband and I saw many people entering this spot plus it was our first time. We heard mac and cheese, greens, and fried chicken. So we got a bucket of mixed chicken, two sides of Mac and cheese, and some collard greens (they make them with black eyed peas and tomatoes; totally different from any kind of greens I ever had and I definitely was left craving more. Nice little spot and such friendly people. Heading back very soon“

“Was in Printers Alley this weekend with my parents for the first time staying in a hotel nearby and found this place really nice and chill with good food, loads of TVs for games with a big NFL game on while we were in - We sat at the bar as a lot of the tables were reserved but Thomas was so nice and took great care of us while checking in regularly with us to make sure we were okay while also giving my parents a laugh and recommendations on what to do around the city. Can't fault this bar at all and will definitely be back next time in NYC!“

“First time visiting Amy Ruth’s here in Harlem. The server, Tasha was wonderful and had a very welcoming energy. We got the chicken and waffles (smothered) & the hot chicken sandwich. Food came out extremely fast and was flavorful & delicious. Will definitely be back again. Thank you for the experience!“

“I love the gluten free options. It's one of few restaurants in the city where you can get a large variety of gluten free food that is actually delicious. The staff are friendly and the service is great! I highly recommend Wonder in the Lenox Hill area.“

“Cozy and fun place to grab a quick chicken sandwich. Fries were good too. I will definitely go back because the menu is small and if every other item in there is as good as the chicken sandwich I am in for a treat.

The chicken was the right kind of crispy and the fries were perfect. The owner and staff ate very friendly and it is obvious to see that they put love in their work.“

“The atmosphere was amazing , staff was polite an courtesy, The hot wings are AMAZING!!Perfect Date night atmosphere! Management was polite an on point with every customer! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I’ll be back !“

“Great place, mini diner, fantastic breakfast.
Atmosphere? Lol, Google doesn't understand how humans value space, it has the Atmosphere of a traditional lunch counter, which is fantastic for a lunch counter. Come here for food, it's great!“

“A very special evening with my 93 yr old Godmother. Food was excellent. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Service was impeccable Special honor to have Chef Sal stop at our table Our favorite place in the city“

“The hospitality is always on point when I dine there. The food is delicious. A nice small intimate setting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.“

“This is one of our favorite places to PLAY MUSIC in the city, and we love it so much... we go there on our off nights, too, just to hang out. There's always a friendly scene and the food, drink, and atmosphere are unbeatable. Top 1 place in NYC.“

“The food is AMAZING!!! I love the tortilla soup ❤️“

“The food is good. I must say the fried chicken on the day I went was way to salty. The Mac and cheese is very good . I also had their pasta is excellent when they make itThe last time I went the music was way to loud, difficult to give your order.“

“Excellent spot food service Very friendly Beautiful blonde waitress had to throw that in“

“Chicken tenders are juicy❤️“

“when here for flick week and is the best sea-food in nyc thank you“

“Chicken is good! Seasoned & flavorful! Fries good too! Mac & Cheese needs to go back to the basics.“

“Good food 🥘 and the atención to costumer very nice 👍“

“Roti in HARLEM! 🇹🇹 Tasty! 😋“

“Went for the first time 01/22/2026 with the spouse . Service was excellent. TeAra the general manager her husband and the bartender Kwame were excellent. Beverages were excellent and highly recommended. I would recommend to anyone to go on a nice night with the significant other or to have your meetings“