40 Best Southern Restaurants in Dallas

“The service has been top tier each time. Today my husband and I went for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. He was very pleased Thank you team“

“Lisa, our hostess went above & beyond to accommodate our party of 12. She and our waitress, Serena were fantastic!!! The food was absolutely wonderful, the French press coffee was so good. A very special thank you to Lisa for guiding the way on a great brunch for our large group!!“

“I love coming here! Great vibes, great conversations and GREAT FOOD! Love, Love, Love it!“

“I have been eating here since they closed the one down in Fort Worth back in the 90's. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here and everything is extremely fresh.“

“We had an incredible experience at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar with a party of 12, and everything was flawless! The food was absolutely amazing - every dish came out perfectly and full of flavor. What really made the night stand out was our server, Austin. Handling a group our size isn’t easy, but he was attentive, organized, and kept everything running smoothly while still being friendly and fun. He truly went above and beyond for us. Highly recommend for both small and large groups -great food, great service, and an all-around fantastic experience. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The roasted chicken was flavorful and fell off the bone. Everything was delicious: chicken, buttered biscuit, collards, fresh mashed potatoes and gravy. So delicious😛.“

“We came here for our first time today and it was so good. Slimy was our waitress and so attentive and sweet. Got the country breakfast and a piece of pie. Biscuits are so good and service was awesome. We will definitely be back.“

“How have I been living in Dallas, 15 min from here, for 38 years and just now found this place!? Don't like tomatoes or mayo on your burger? Want extra pickles? No fussing with a cashier, there is a toppings bar to dress your burger the way YOU like. Fries were fresh and hot. Staff was friendly and fast. dining area was clean. Burgers were well seasoned and they gave us a generous amount of bacon and crumbled blue cheese. Chili cheese dog was a good, but I wish they would have toasted the hotdog bun. Overall, ten out of ten! We will be back!“

“We came here for our first time today and it was so good. Slimy was our waitress and so attentive and sweet. Got the country breakfast and a piece of pie. Biscuits are so good and service was awesome. We will definitely be back.“

“everything was nice and comfortable, taste was unexpectedly great.“

“Wowza. Gem!! 70 years. I will try everything on the menu in the next few weeks. I will bring all my friends. This staff loves each other. You can see it. Biscuits. Have the biscuits. Wait for more reviews. I’ll be back.“

“I just had the most amazing Chicken and Mac ‘n’ Cheese! The chicken was perfectly seasoned, and the creamy mac ‘n’ cheese was rich and flavorful. The green beans were cooked to perfection – fresh, tender, and full of flavor. Truly a delicious meal from start to finish! Highly recommend!“

“COME EAT HERE BEST FOOD YOU WILL EVER TASTE 👍👍👍👌 BIG YUMS 💚❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️“

“Fish Tacos and rice and beans“

“We celebrated my daughter's 22nd there yesterday and couldn't have been more impressed. The staff was wonderful, our patio table was beautiful and everyone was attentive and thoughtful. Highly recommend. It's a beautiful space“

“Great food and environment! The owners and staff were so welcoming! They warmly received us Packer fans with open arms (kinda) 😆 Highly recommend!!“

“All the foods I have tried was really good 😌“

“This food is delicious we had the fried chicken yams greens. Very favorable. We also had the chicken dressing. Love this place“

“This place is great across the board. The Mexican migas & gordtas etc is perfection, the cheeseburger with HOMEMADE STEAK FRIES is marvelous. The Italian items are great. It's beautifully run bi-lingual. VERY professional in all respects. I'm addicted.“

“Great place to dine great experience everytime love the food and great prices“

“I have gone here since I was very young, it was my dad and sisters favorite place to go on a good day and it has always been one of my go to places to stop and eat!!! It's ran by the same cute couple it has been for almost a decade!! Everything is delightful! True comfort food!! Come by and you won't regret it!!!!!“

“You must try if you’re looking for fresh, old-fashioned taste and great service, must try it …..A+ in my book“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Brew City Kitchen & Cocktails with a large group of at least 15+ people. Marissa was our waitress, and she did an outstanding job! She was incredibly nice and handled everything with attentiveness and professionalism. Despite the size of our group, she ensured that everyone was well taken care of and that our orders were accurate and timely. Marissa's exceptional service made our dining experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommend!“

“Fun and tasty food. Artsy atmosphere and attentive staff.“

“The crawfish (especially the Who Dat style) are SO good. The charbroiled oysters are heavenly. We also love the hushpuppies and Jambalaya egg rolls! They have Happy Hour starting at 4pm, with specials on several menu items. The servers are all super nice and friendly. We always leave there happy and full!“

“With immense potential, this place could easily exceed expectations. The overall setup left me impressed. Although the staff was friendly during my visit for dinner, the wait time of one hour for reheated frozen and canned food was excessive. I anticipated more from the venue itself, and unfortunately, it didn't leave a lasting impression. If you ever aspire to achieve greatness, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.“

“First time trying the food, it was amazing. Very well prepared, and I love the fact that it was real catfish. I will certainly order again.“

“Str8 Pressure no Cap!!! #🎯🎯“

“Ok I’ve been here for years, there’s not one near my home so when I have to opportunity I take advantage of it
The food was great and the cookies for dessert was good as well
However I didn’t give a perfect score because with several employees working behind the counter and sitting in the dining no one greeted me
I looked several of them in their faces and nothing
The lady that took my order was sweet and I did nothing here greeting others. I ordered take out and they called my name and again no thank or anything
Maybe I’m expecting too much lol“

“Never had a bad experience here rather it’s brunch, dinner or just grabbing a drink! Great food and service!“

“Cowboy Chicken Eljay was an awesome cashier—very knowledgeable about the menu and handled multiple tasks with ease. Service was quick, the food was hot, and the dining area was clean and comfortable. Great customer service and an overall pleasant experience Store 20048“

“Cowboy Chicken Eljay was an awesome cashier—very knowledgeable about the menu and handled multiple tasks with ease. Service was quick, the food was hot, and the dining area was clean and comfortable. Great customer service and an overall pleasant experience Store 20048“

“Blues, and a plate of Caddo is something I never knew I needed.

I always walk past because it looked plain on the outside. I came in to a laid back counter and kitchen that felt more homey than restaraunty. It wasn’t too busy when I arrived. 2 or 3 couples and a few eating alone. Just the sound of guitar and harmonica playing through the speakers.

I ordered the tilapia and shrimp caddo plate with a sweet tea for $25. Grooved with the sound of the blues down to my seat in a comfy corner between a wall of Billy bass and a wall of water skis.

First smell and first bite of the food brought me straight to New Orleans and back. Im so thankful I can share this experience.

Great for dates or family outings to lunch/ supper.“

“Kids eat for $1.99 on Sundays. The chicken tenders are good the Fry's are good. The hot wings are good. Also the chicken and waffles are delicious and the combo is 5.99 on Wednesday. My kids like the food here. What I don't like is you have to ask for key to use the restroom. They use to have tvs playing the sports shows and now they are always off. They use to have jazz music playing and now they don't. At the other slims chickens the tvs work and the restrooms are unlocked.“

“No complaints other than the “Ms. Linda Seasoning” is not the same seasoning used at the restaurant. I paid $10 for it, and it’s not even the same color as the seasoning they use on the food there. It tastes more like powder than actual seasoning.“

“The wings are absolutely amazing! Service was excellent as well. There really is no atmosphere other than people standing around waiting for their food. There are no tables & chairs, so no dining in. There's a small ledge by the windows for people to sit on if they want. But the space itself could use a really good deep cleaning. However, it didn't deter me from going back the very next day for more. That chicken is so damn good it's ridiculous! I wasn't aware there were other items on the menu. My husband has only ever gotten me wings. But I plan to try everything because those wings have me in a damn chokehold! Great job, Henderson!

Update... Not a fan of the chicken tenders. They were large & dry. But them wings hit err time!“

“"Hello everyone, I recently had an amazing experience at Halls Honey Fried Chicken on Lancaster Road in Dallas, Texas. I want to give a special shout-out to Tangela Jackson who provided exceptional service. She was incredibly polite and even went the extra mile by giving me an extra leg with my two-piece order. Not only was the food hot and crispy, but it also had that homemade taste that made it truly special. I've been to Halls Honey Fried Chicken three days in a row because their food is just that good! I highly recommend giving them a try. For the outstanding service and delicious food, I believe they truly deserve five stars. I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you, Tangela, for making my visits memorable!"“

“amazing people are friendly there and food is super good“

“My first going there was 1/6 which was yesterday The fish was fantastic seasoned just right I most definitely will be going back ??✅ LOVE IT❤️“

“I went on Sunday Afternoon and there was an after church lunch rush, but no wait to be sat down. Our waiter was Zorell (I hope I am spelling this right, but he was busy and I didnt have time to ask) and he was phenomenal. He had really good reccomendations for alcoholic beverages and appetizers. His knowledge was incredibly helpful, because we had never been to a Cheddar's location before. He made great conversation and was on top of keeping drinks filled. Our food came out quickly despite the restaurant being very full. I would absolutely return and ask for him every time. Give this man employee of the month, and if you're seeing this, we're the trucker couple!“