17 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.“

4.7 Superb510 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
7919 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

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

“SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back!“

4.7 Superb99 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

“The food is incredibly delicious! You’ll crave it once you taste it. 🥰 The only issue is that they go through new staff like water and don’t seem to treat them well or provide the necessary training.

I have visited this store for three years so I know I have had enough time to evaluate— you will always have delicious food 🥘 staff may be new and improperly trained.“

4.2 Good108 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 Good73 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
Buttercream Cookie
Loaded Potato Soup
Turkey Sandwich

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

4 Good87 Reviews
Hook Fish & Chicken 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

“I love this place. The food is more like home cooked style food. Not mass produced fast food trash. It was worth the 10-15 minute wait. If they ask you if you want the lemon pepper, the answer is yes! It is delicious and goes on everything they serve here.“

3.3 Good44 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 Superb289 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 Superb352 Reviews
6 'N The Mornin' Breakfast • $
1535 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Pancake Platter with Eggs and Potato Salad
Go-Go Grape Rise and Reach Peacil Power
Nashville Kickin' Chicken & Waffles
Cheesey Grits with Corned Beef Hash
Savannah Jammin' Salmon Croquettes
Up Fruit Punch Good Day Lemonade
Jackson Stackin' Pancakes 2 pcs
Florida Cost French Toast Combo
Whiting with Eggs and Potatoes
Shrimp and Grits with Cheese

“Fantastic food! Best bfast spot in the city 5 stars.“

4.4 Superb615 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 Superb534 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 Good344 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 Good140 Reviews
Richie's 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 Good74 Reviews
LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar Wine Bar • $$
1142 Main St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Stuffed Beignets
Truffle Parmesan Frites w Truffle Aioli
Warm Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Dip
Goat Cheese \u0026 Basil Gnocchi
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brunch Biscuits and Gravy
Loaded Baked Potato Tots
Mini Charcuterie Board
Stuffed French Toast
Brussel Sprout Salad

“Ronnie and Molly are great! The loaded tots are killer!“

4 Good438 Reviews
Lucius Q 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 Good211 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!!“

3.8 Good176 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 got great service and good food. Much better than it has been in the recent past.“

3.7 Good394 Reviews