8 Best Southern Restaurants in Cleveland

Hatfield's Southern • $
16700 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Hillbilly Breakfast
Biscuits and Gravy
Brisket Sandwich
Smothered Fries
Sampler Platter
Banana Pudding
Hand Cut Fries
All in Burger
Corn Fritters
Peach Cobbler

“Hatfield's is our most favorite restaurant for brisket, fresh-cut fries, onion rings, outstanding mac and cheese, sloppy Joe's, burgers and ribs. We get the same things all the time because they're delicious. I take my family and friends and everyone loves it!! I walk in and they usually know my order. Friendly service, clean, nice atmosphere, and very good food!! The owner does come around to make sure your satisfied with everything, which really was impressive to us. We dine in as well as carry-out and highly recommend this restaurant for excellent southern comfort food!!“

4.7 Superb341 Reviews
Zanzibar Soul Fusion Soul Food • $$
13225 Shaker Square Suite 2314, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Catfish with Blackeyed Peas and Rice with Cole Slaw
Fried Chicken and Salmon Croquetas
Honey Glazed Fried Chicken Plate
Collard Greens w Smoked Turkey
Honey Glaze Fried Chicken
Mini Jerk Chicken Breast
Blackened Catfish Piece
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Smothered Turkey Chops
Honey Glazed Chicken

“Having a tip automatically added to the bill of two people is off-putting. For the record, I'm a good Tipper. I did actually add to the 15% automatically added because our server was awesome. But tipping is an addition, not part of the bill. Heck, add it to the cost of the food and I'll pay it. but not in tipping. that's my choice.“

4.5 Superb697 Reviews
Soho Chicken + Whiskey Southern • $$
4211 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Biscuits with Appleberry Jam and Herb Butter
The Evening Meal Chicken Potatoes Green Beans
Mac and Cheese Chicken Breast and Greens
Fried Chicken Dinner Evenin' Style
Fried Chicken with Mac and Greens
Chicken and Waffles Brunch
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Complimentary Biscuits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Chicken Thighs

“Soho is some of the best fried chicken in Cleveland period. Both the white and dark meat are cooked to perfection. What's even more shocking is they do this with boneless breast and thighs. These pieces of chicken are boneless and still moist. That's so rare to see. The sides here are phenomenal! The mashed potatoes are a stand out for sure. They are beyond rich and decadent. They taste of just butter and are silky smooth. The mac and cheese is delightful with a wonderful Gouda flavor. The Nashville hot sandwhich is great and not overly spicy it's very pleasant. But the hush puppies are a must try they are the size of a golf ball and are so soft and moist. With this excellent dipping sauce. Nothing here is bad. The service was super fast. Food arrives very quickly. I do however recommend reservation for the weekend or a Friday. This place fills up fast. Parking can be a pain because it is all street parking and finding something nearby can be hard. But it's absolutely worth it for some of the best chicken around. Also with free biscuits how can you beat that.“

4.7 Superb281 Reviews
Zanzibar Soul Fusion Soul Food • $$
627 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Open Face Biscuit with County Turkey Gravy Brunch
Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese
Collard Greens w Smoked Turkey
Honey Glaze Fried Chicken
Mini Fried Green Tomatoes
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Smothered Turkey Chops
Catfish \u0026 Waffles
Honey Glazed Chicken

“Shaker- Miss Tanisha! She was awesome , she was so friendly and welcoming! She mad me and my sister feel at home and like we’ve known her forever! She knew every single item on that menu and her suggestions were out of sight! Love her energy! Thank you Miss Tanisha 💙 Our food was out immediately and tasted GREAT. Collards and artichoke dip 10/10 Fried pork chops 10/10 Honey chicken 10/10“

4.3 Superb616 Reviews
Samone's Kitchen Southern • $
3705 East 116th Street, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Beef Bacon Beef Sausage or Beef Kielbasa and Egg Sandwich
Wing Snack- 3 Wings Fries
5 Piece Wing Dinner
Perch and Grits
All Beef Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Wings and Fries
Chicken Philly
Chicken Wings
Fish and Grits

“Best Philly sandwiches. Red velvet cake was delicious. We will definitely be back.“

4.4 Superb133 Reviews
Shaw Dairy Restaurant Southern • $
13620 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Philly over Hashbrowns with Sunny Side Eggs on Top
Bacon Eggs Grits Potatoes with Onions and Peppers
Quarter Leg Meal with Mac and Cheese and Corn
It Was Call Hotcakes Too Much for Me
French Toast Eggs Bacon or Sausage
Bacon or Sausage Egg & Cheese
Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Beef Polish Egg & Cheese
Turkey Bacon or Sausage
Meatloaf Dinner Rolls

“Food is AMAZING big portions. I got meatloaf hubbie got smothered chops both were amazing so we're all sides we get stuffing n mac n cheese to die for... greens were great too...you know food is good when u dont have to add salt or pepper to anything...if you go on Sundays go early or u will miss out!! They are jumping“

4.2 Good147 Reviews
V's Gourmet Chicken Chicken • $
15418 Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Crispy Chicken Strips
Fried Chicken Wings
Creamy Garlic Wings
Chicken Wings Dinner
German Chocolate
Fried Mushrooms
Fried Zucchini
Seasoned Fries
Potato Wedges

“Without a doubt one of the best fried chicken (and sides!) I’ve had anywhere in the country. The skin is always flakey and crisp, with the chicken inside hot, moist, and steamy. Do not miss this experience under any circumstance!“

3.9 Good153 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
8696 Brookpark Road, Cleveland

Customers` Favorites

Bourbon Street Chicken Platter
Chocolate Fountain
Chocolate Brownie
Steamed Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Cake
Banana Pudding
Salad Dressing
Seafood Salad
7 Fruit Salad

“I went back to Golden Corral after 9 years, few days ago on Wednesday , my favorite is the the seafoods and the desserts. The place haven't changed since last time I been there, still warm atmosphere and very family friendly. And I love the employees their friendly and helpful.“

3.1 Average614 Reviews