50 Best Southern Restaurants near Woodside

“This was my first time ordering and I was really pleased. The packaging was so meticulous that the food arrived piping hot and perfectly presented, as if it had been served in a restaurant. The delivery driver's politeness and the fact that the delivery was even faster than promised were wonderful. The freshness and taste of the ingredients far exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality dining experience in the comfort of their own home.“

“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.“

“Good little spot ❤️ Enjoyed ourselves“

“Everything was so delicious the first time I ate there. I recommend going there all the time“

“Good food, nice people. We were there today ( may 5) en met a couple with two children with them. She was an art teacher. We had a lovely conversation. When we wanted to pay she had already done it! We were very surprised and it was a lovely gesture. When the staff of pies & thighs see here, give my name so i can thank them myselves!!“

“The food and the presentations are wonderful. The atmosphere is beautiful not only with the waiters, but the patrons as well, took someone there today and they are coming back. And they are bringing back a family member“

“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.“

“First day we came we had dinner which was 10/10 all around from appetizers to desserts which had us convinced to come visit the next day for brunch and It did not disappoint everything from the drinks, oysters and every team on the menu hit the spot and I must mention the service was exceptional Miles and Sasha make you feel right at home and are super attentive highly recommended!!!“

“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!“

“💕 great, great, great!!!“

“I recently visited Jacob’s Pickles and really enjoyed my meal. Their pickles were absolutely amazing, crisp, flavorful, and definitely lived up to the restaurant’s name. I also ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with mac & cheese, and it was delicious. The sandwich had the perfect amount of heat, and the creamy mac & cheese made for a great combination.“

“Deliciousness! I’m going to stop there as soon as I arrive into nyc on my next visit 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾“

“My husband and I really enjoy this place, lately, it seems to be closed often!“

“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“

“Food is amaziing!!! Service is great and friendly. Try it out you will not be disappointed!!👍“

“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!“

“Lets talk about it!!
I've been to all Peaches locations and today I've discovered something new about the Prime location. Service as usual is always amazing. Nahuel was our bartender and definitely serving with an amazing attitude although busy. Ilia was on tables and still stopped to speak to those in need.

Con: I ordered new items on the menu. Short ribs were clearly reheated and didnt taste fresh which was a disappointment. Cooking method matters with reheated food. So instead get the steak and eggs. Never steers you wrong.

Pro: Drink service will always be amazing as the drinks are consistent across all locations. Salmon cake is good. Depending on if you're a southerners or not.“

“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 chicken and waffles were delicious. The tenders were a little smaller than expected, but it was the perfect amount, I didn’t even finish and was happy to take leftovers home because it was amazing. The tenders are well seasoned . The Mac and cheese was also really good.“

“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 !“

“Grew up with one of the owners. He’s been passionate about cooking good food since his teen years. Fantastic food, fantastic restaurant staff, fantastic atmosphere. Proposed to my now wife at Peaches!“

“love this best kept secret“

“Chicken was delicious and facility clean“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Vera's, and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere made me feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring every detail of our experience was perfect. The highlight was the food. The barbecue chicken and sweet ribs were savory on the outside and juicy on the inside—mouthwatering. The collard greens and cabbage were seasoned to perfection. What I appreciated most was the authentic soul food flavor that reminded me of home. Great care and tradition are poured into every dish. Whether you're a longtime fan of soul food or trying it for the first time, Vera's is a must-visit. I’ll be returning soon! I highly recommend it for anyone craving hearty, flavorful soul food in a cozy setting.“

“Was in the area and decided to try Bobwhite Counter at the Jacx&Co food hall. It was a good experience with server Meagan A. I went for the Truffle Aioli Chicken Burger, and the hand-cut fries with the choice of the black truffle aioli dip, and a sweet tea. Very tasty and crispy. The fries were perfect and tasted good as it is fried with tallow. Gourmet quality food in a food hall in LIC. Thank you. Will visit again

Updated Edit for second visit on April 19th:
Hi Bobwhite Corner (Owner) thank you for your response, appreciate it.

Yes, I will definitely go back

Which I did on April 19th around 11.15am (lunch), my first visit for this review was on April 17th around 6.45pm (dinner)

My first visit was great as mentioned in this review.

However, my second visit wasn't that good. Not sure if the restaurant just opened for the day at 10.30am, and the food in my opinion didn't seem like it was made fresh, maybe heated up from the previous evening's batch.

The chicken in the burger didn't seem hot enough and crispy like my first visit. And the fries were soft, not tight and crispy like my first visit.

The second visit, I had the #2 Burger with the Chimichurri Aioli, and had the fries on the side with the same flavor dip of Chimichurri Aioli.

I was kinda hungry, so I ate the burger and the fries without getting a re-do. I did however give this feedback to the server Meagan A.

I would give this second visit a 3-star based on the quality of the food, which was way different from my first experience. I think maybe the kitchen cooks up a fresh batch from 3-4pm for the afternoon/night, as I saw the kitchen crew cooking around that time.

The service crew still deserves a 5-star.

I hope the management can look into this, so that I will not be disappointed in my next visit, whether for lunch or dinner.

Otherwise, I may then choose to go around dinner time as opposed to the brunch/lunch hours.

Thank you for your time and attention to this feedback.

Please see the second pic for the second visit on April 19th, you can see the Chimichurri Aioli on the side 😊“

“We came here to watch the Knick’s game. We sat in the outdoor area and watched the screens on the Asbury. The atmosphere was more chill and the service was really good. The food was decent (I really liked the fried pickles and fries), but the fried chicken sandwich was a miss. There was a chicken with the bone on the sandwich, which made it impossible to eat. Chicken itself was good. They had a lot of good drinks to pick from at reasonable prices.“

“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!“

“we ordered 2 orders of fried catfish, 1 with sweet potatoe fries and 1 with Mac&cheese, and also a side of collards. everything was made FRESH. crispy and delicious fish & fries, super cheesey Mac and the collards we're great! not the first or the last time I will order from here. reasonably priced for fish around here.“

“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“

“I found this restaurant on Tik Tok and I’m sooo glad I did! I had the best oxtail I’ve probably ever had!!! Thoroughly satisfied with my experience and will be sure to go again whenever I’m in the area!! 🤌🏾“

“Typical local Mexican restaurant & bar operated by a dominican staff. The bar service was great. The food was average at best. I ordered the steak tostadas, wings, and fries. The wings were fried too hard. The tostadas needed seasoning. Overall, I had a great time watching the Canelo fight.“

“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.“

“omg the chicken and ribs 😍 4 get about it 😍😂😂“

“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.“

“First and foremost, the food was delicious!! I ordered the fried wings with cornbread stuffing and Mac & cheese, along with a turkey wings dinner (with collards & potato salad sides). EVERYTHING was seasoned to perfection and well portioned sides. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the wing sizes. For the amount I paid (if you know you know), I think the chicken should have been larger. What I received reminded me of the skimpy wings I'd get from the Chinese restaurant. Other than that, I really enjoyed Kate O's, and would definitely recommend others to stop by (just don't order the wings lol).“

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

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

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