15 Best Southern Restaurants in Cincinnati

Nolia Kitchen Southern • $$$
1405 Clay St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Redfish Courtbouillon
Oyster and Duck Gumbo
Buttermilk Ice Cream
Sweet Potato Donuts
East Coast Oysters
Skillet Cornbread
Pork \u0026 Peas
Black Eyed Peas
Crab Boulettes
Bread Pudding

“My wife and I went to this restaurant today, after a great recommendation from one of my employees. This place is absolutely amazing! The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is completely top notch! Literally better service than I have received probably ever, and we go to A LOT of restaurants. Literally, my wife’s napkin fell to the ground and after I picked it up, the lady who was the host to us seen it and brought her a new one. Drinks did not run dry, and every single member of the staff was helping out and conversing with us. The owner and chef even came out to shake my hand. What an absolute gem in Cincinnati. This is a place NOT to miss out on. And don’t forget to order the cornbread! Hands down the best I have ever tasted. We left and wished we were hungry again and could turn around and go back inside.“

4.6 Superb530 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
7919 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Salad and Loaded Potato Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Red Velvet Cake Slice
Chicken Poblano Soup
Olivia's Old South
Kickin' Kay Lynne
Chicken Salad blt
Buffalo Barclay
Jalapeno Holly
Pimento Cheese

“SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back!“

4.6 Superb159 Reviews
Southern Grace Eats Caterers • $$
3751 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Fried Whiting Macaroni \u0026 Cheese Collard Greens Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Cornbread
Fried Chicken Collard Greens and Mac N Cheese
Fried Whiting Fish & Macaroni & Cheese
Yams \u0026 Mac \u0026 Cheese
Grippos Chicken Wings Dinner
Collard Greens Cornbread
Fried Chicken White Meat
Smothered Turkey Tips
Yams & Mac & Cheese
Lemon Herb Salmon

“I love the food, the service, and the atmosphere...“

4.6 Superb348 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
3420 Werk Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad Fancy Nancy
Chicken Salad Jalapenos
Olivia's Old South
Turkey Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Poblano
Broccoli Salad
Pimento Cheese
Loaded Potato
Pasta Salad

“I love it, but I don't know the fruits in English very well, and it's complicated and makes me very nervous. But there are always people who help you. Thank you! And how delicious! If I could eat this all the time, believe me, I would. Excellent food!“

4.2 Good132 Reviews
Hook Fish & Chicken Southern • $
5790 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Ocean Perch Family Meal
Philly Cheese Steak
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Tenders
Catfish Nuggets
Banana Pudding
Fish Sandwich
Gyro Sandwich
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Wings

“I can get a great lunch for $5.99!“

4.2 Good115 Reviews
Soul Secrets Soul Food • $$
1434 Vine St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Mac and Cheese Whiting Fish Cornbread Collard Greens
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Greens
3 Pieces Southern Fried Dark
Strawberry Lemonade Hennessy
Oxtails w Cornbread Muffin
Peach Cobbler French Toast
Chicken & Waffles White
Fried Catfish Sandwich
Vegan Salisbury Steak
Fried Catfish Dinner

“The food was delicious. Had my husband hollering, lol scared the ppl at first then the other customers joined in. Service was amazing“

4.5 Superb418 Reviews
The Eagle OTR Chicken • $$
1342 Vine St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Turnip Greens Macaroni Cheese and Spoonbread
Hot Honey Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Chicken Gravy
White Cheddar Grits with House Made Pickled Peppers
Burnt Ends Mac \u0026 Cheese Bowl
Carolina Braised Pork Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Southern Chopped Half
The Eagle Family Meal
Shrimp \u0026 Grits

“Wonderful food and service!! We sat at the bar and Bryan waited on us and was more than accomodating!!!“

4.4 Superb797 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
3301 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Carol Chicken Salad on a Croissant with Grape Salad Side
Chicken Salad blt on a Croissant
Jalapeño Chicken Salad Sandwich
Carol Croissant Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Loaded Potato Soup
Buttercream Cookie
Turkey Sandwich
Pasta Salad

“Just wish there was one closer to me!! Love their chicken salad & the cookies!!“

3.9 Good169 Reviews
Hook Fish & Chicken Reading Rd Southern • $
3500 Reading Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders Dinner
Double Cheese Burger
Catfish Nuggets
Chicken Philly
Catfish Fillet
Chicken Salad
Chicken Wings
Gyro Platter
Philly Steak
Chicken Gyro

“Every time I get food here it's amazing. I've never been disappointed. The lemon pepper on the fries is sooo good. I tried to replicate at home and just couldn't do it. Not even close. I'm kinda stuck on the philly cheese steak sandwich. It's so good and always fresh and hot. They make the food as it's ordered. No cold fries that have been sitting under a heat lamp. Everything's made fresh. The owner is super friendly and kind. I love everything I've tried. Prices are pretty good too.“

3.6 Good95 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Comfort Food • $
3633 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Signature Soup - Baked Potato Soup
Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Ribs \u0026 Chicken Tenders
Cornbread White Fish Dinner
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Ribs & Chicken Tenders
Cheddar's Trio Sampler

“We went there on 8/10/25. The food was very good!!! The only thing I did not like is the girl who brought my food had her thumb not on the edge of the plate but actually in my plate so I did not eat the green beans that was where her thumb was. My suggestion is that the people who bring the food wear plastic gloves. Other than that the food was good.“

4.2 Good512 Reviews
Hook Fish & Chicken Seafood • $
5000 Reading Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger and Fries with Extra Arab Seasoning
Tilapia Dinner with Fries
Whiting & 2 Piece Wings
Fish & Chicken Combo
Fries with Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Catfish Nuggets
Chicken Philly
Fried Chicken
Fish Sandwich

“I love how friendly they are !!! Best customer service I’ve ever had in town.“

4.2 Good280 Reviews
Richie's Chicken and Soul Fast Food • $
110 Woolper Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Potato Wedges Fried Chicken and Cornbread
Spicy 3 Piece with Greens
3 Piece Chicken Fingers
PC Party Wing & Roll
Breast Substitutions
Macaroni and Cheese
30 Piece Party Wing
6 Piece Party Wing
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese

“I drive from south side of Indianapolis every 1-2 weeks to get food as it is so much better than food options near me.“

4.1 Good87 Reviews
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar American • $
4531 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

6 Oz Sirloin Steak Baked Potato Steamed Broccoli
Southern-Fried Chicken Tender Salad
Chicken O'Tenders and Steak
Top-Shelf Combo Appetizer
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Family Size House Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad
Seafood Combo Platter
Fried Chicken Tenders
Loaded Potato Skins

“The food was delicious and amazing!!“

3.9 Good379 Reviews
Lucius BBQ Barbecue • $$
1131 Broadway, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
Biscuits & Brisket Cbant
Pulled Pork BBQ 3-Way
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hot BBQ Jumbo Wings
Burnt End Sandwich
Breakfast Burrito
Corn \u0026 Queso
Brisket Sandwich
Pork Belly Tacos

“Heard about this place on Tiktok. Really loved the vibes! Hoping to drop by if I'm ever in the area.“

3.9 Good373 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
4902 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Momma's Pancake Breakfast with Blueberries
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Sunday Homestyle Chicken N' French Toast
Lemon Pepper Trout Macaroni Cheese Corn
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Eggs in TST Sausage and Hashbrown
Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes
Dumplings and Greens Carrots
Biscuits and Corn Muffins

“We stayed overnight in your RV parking, which was easy to get into and out of. When we arrived we were tired from 9 hours of travel and we decided to have dinner. Our waitress was kind, friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and checked with us from time to time to make sure everything was still okay. That alone made for a good dinning experience, but then the food was so good. My wife had the campfire beef and I had the campfire chicken. They were so flavorful and the meat and vegetables were cooked just right. The meat was tender and juicy and the vegetables were firm but not crunchy. What an amazing dinner we had, thank you. But hey, we the decided to have breakfast this morning and our waitress was kind, friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, checked back with from time to time to make sure everything was okay, and this was not the same waitress from the night before. Then the food was knock it out of the park good again. I want you to know that I think you have a great staff. Keep up the good work! We will definitely make sure to stop at your location the next time we are in the area. If you are looking for a Cracker Barrel to visit, you won't be disappointed with this one.“

3.7 Good604 Reviews