30 Best Southern Restaurants near Garland

Wildwood Firewheel Southern • $$
310 Town Center Blvd, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Smoking Jalapeño Shrimp Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Chicken Fried Wagyu Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Lightly Blackened TX Redfish
BBQ & Buffalo Chicken Wings
Chicken Fried Hanger Steak
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Dragon Burger and Fries
Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Cast Iron Mac N Cheese
Brick Oven Flatbreads

“Ordered the spinach dip and dragon dip, delicious and amazing!“

4.5 Superb402 Reviews
FISH TRAP'N Southern • $$
520 Shepherd Dr, Garland

“✨ Tonight we tried the Fish Trap'n in Garland and let me tell you—the cook knocked my order out of the park! Baby, he seasoned the heck out of that fried okra. It was so good it didn’t even make it home. 😋 The staff was on point too—very helpful, friendly, and attentive. 🙌 If you haven’t been to this restaurant, you are definitely missing out. Highly recommend! 💯“

4.3 Superb11 Reviews
Babe's Chicken Dinner House Chicken • $
1456 Belt Line Rd #171, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potatoes Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
Fried Chicken Corn Mashed Potatoes and Pinto Beans
Hickory Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
Fried Chicken and Sides
Chocolate Meringue Pie
Hickory Smoked Chicken
Fried Chicken Tenders
Fried Chicken Dinner
Hickory Smoked Ribs
Country Fried Steak

“Great food! Never disappointed!“

4.4 Superb343 Reviews
Savory Beans Southern •
2809 Centennial Dr, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Baked Beans
5 Superb4 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
5445 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Mac N Cheese
Chicken Tenders and Shrimp Mashed Potatoes
Monte Cristo Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Croissants Dine in: Yes
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Honey Butter Croissants
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae

“Remonia McCullough“

4.1 Good287 Reviews
Flying Fish Seafood • $
4430 Lavon Dr, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Grilled Red Snapper
Shrimp and Grits
Grits and Gumbo
Shrimp Cocktail
Beans and Rice
Fried Pickles
Cajun Platter
Seafood Gumbo
Fried Shrimp

“Went there again today. Big Catfish filets! Wonderful food and service! Highly recommend this laidback place!!!“

3.9 Good136 Reviews
Baker's Ribs Barbecue • $
488 W Interstate 30, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Combination Brisket Ribs and Smoked Sausage
Ribs Beans and Slaw w Side of Bread
Pulled Pork Dinner with Pasta Salad
More Than Half Eaten Cherry Pie
2 Meat Plate Ribs an Brisket
Sausage and Brisket Plate
Pulled Pork Dinner Rolls
Two Meat Turkey Plate
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Rib Plate Double Okra

“The wife and I tried there brisket and ribs this evening and it was really good and I definently recommend you try them if you enjoy delicious smoked food and grab a fried pie while your there. No more soulmans for us because Baker's is definently not stingy with there meat . priced better and tastier food . Staff was extremely friendly as well.“

3.8 Good124 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1420 Eastgate Dr, Garland

Customers` Favorites

Steak And Catfish 4 00pm Muy Bueno la Barra de Ensaladas Muy Buena
Meat Loaf with Pasta and Corn Bread
Elotes Azados Con Ribeye Azadas
Bourbon Street Chicken Platter
Filetes de Pescado Y Brócoli
Fried Chicken and Dressing
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Bourbon Street Chicken
20 Piece Crowd Pleaser
View of the Salad Bar

“this is the BEST golden corral I have EVER ate at!“

4 Good480 Reviews
The South Southern • $
560 Country Club Rd STE 101A, Wylie - 8.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kids Fried Shrimp Basket
Whole Boiled Crawfish
Corn Bread Red Beans
Red Beans and Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Chicken Sandwich
Fat Cajun Combo
The Dirty South
Red Bean & Rice
Grilled Cheese

“AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN SOUL AND WORLD-CLASS SERVICE.

​This place is the real deal. We arrived on a crazy busy night (school spirit night), but the owners' wife and staff managed the floor like absolute pros—attentive, friendly, and always checking on us. Maybe the best service environment I’ve ever experienced.
​The food is just as good:
​Appetizers (Crawfish Dip/Meat Pie): Absolutely inhaled them. The crawfish dip is rich and soupy (in the best way) with buttered toast for dipping. Set the tone immediately.
​The Gumbo: Deeply flavorful, smoky broth with perfectly non-slimy okra.
​Chicken Fried Chicken: Flaky, tender, sweet and peppery crust. Whipped potatoes and creamy comfort gravy. Pure, honest soul food.
​The Cornbread: Dense and sweet—a must-order.
​To top it off, the owner brought us free samples of their cornbread waffles (crispy outside, gooey inside!). This isn't just a meal; it's a generous, authentic experience run by people who genuinely care. Skip the chains and come here. Perfection.“

4.6 Superb150 Reviews
Cotton Patch Cafe Southern • $
3300 FM 544, Wylie - 7.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli Rice Casserole
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Bacon
Turkey and Dressing
Skillet Cornbread
Cotton Patch Cafe
Dr Pepper Cake

“Great place ! I’ve been here a few times and the food never disappoints great staff and GM thank you !“

4.2 Good266 Reviews
Wildwood CityLine Southern • $$
1417 E Renner Rd #300, Richardson - 6.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ribeye Steak with Baked Potato
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Smoked Cauliflower Florets
Wildwood Mashed Potatoes
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Traditional Breakfast
Hanger Butcher's Cut
Chicken Fried Steak
Centre Filet Mignon
Whiskey BBQ Burger

“Craig is the best waiter I have ever known. Ask for him and show your love“

4.2 Good189 Reviews
Palmer's - Hot Chicken, Catfish and Shrimp Southern • $
6465 E Mockingbird Ln #316, Dallas - 8.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp and Catfish Tacos
Homemade Chicken Salad
Pimento Cheese Grits
Macaroni and Cheese
Maple Baked Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Chicken
Mother Clucker
Belgian Waffle
Mac and Cheese

“amazing food delicious food“

4.1 Good144 Reviews
Norma's Cafe Southern • $
9100 N Central Expy #151, Dallas - 8.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Norma's Signature Chicken Salad
Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast
Famous Double Cheeseburger
Norma's Café Favorite
CBGB with Extra Cheese
Chicken Fried Chicken
Big Ol' Cinnamon Roll
Homemade Onion Rings
Rolls and Cornbread
Chicken Fried Steak

“I ordered the tacos with chorizo and they were excellent. The beans and hashbrowns were right on. would recommend.“

4 Good315 Reviews
Pearlie's Southern Kitchen Southern • $$
1335 Admiral Nimitz Cir NT24F, Dallas - 11.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Cheesecake

“"Pearlie’s Southern Kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, bridging generations with recipes deeply rooted in Southern traditions. I was introduced to their amazing dishes at the State Fair of Texas, and it was a flavor journey back to authentic Southern cooking. Kerston Crawford-Thorns' passion and dedication to continuing the lessons from her beloved grandmother, Pearlie Mae, shine through every dish. The mouthwatering Deep-Fried Collard Greens and the show-stopping six-cheese macaroni are testament to this. With an exciting future ahead, including a Mobile Food Trailer, I'm eager to follow their journey on social media. Kudos to a brand that keeps family and heritage at its core!"“

3.8 Good11 Reviews
JG's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Hamburger • $
12101 Greenville Ave #109, Dallas - 6.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Kobe Burger and Fries with Cheeseburger Combo
Cheeseburger Mushroom Swiss Burger
Original JG's Chicken Sandwich
Cheeseburger with Onions Rings
Bacon Cheese Burger and Fries
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger with Fries
Burger and Onion Rings
Swiss Mushroom Burger
Double Cheeseburger

“Great service, fair pricing, great food, first visit today, will be back again and again“

4.6 Superb258 Reviews
Flying Fish Seafood • $
649 Powell Ln, Plano - 8.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Catfish Fillet 1 Chicken Strip
Fried Catfish and Fried Shrimp
Chowder and Hush Puppies
Homemade Hushpuppy Basket
Catfish 1 Chicken Strip
Whole Red Snapper Fried
Grilled Trout Almondine
Red Snapper Veracruz
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Red Snapper

“Great Food 👍 And Quick Service And Good Music“

4.4 Superb221 Reviews
Sweet Bella Soul Food Kitchen Soul Food • $$
8131 Forest Ln, Dallas - 7.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Dressing Wednesday Only
Fried Chicken Dinner with 2 Sides
Designer Rice Jambalaya Jollof
Fryo Chicken 4 Piece
Catfish Special Meal
Chicken N Dumplings
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Tetrazzini
Everythang Wings 6
Fried Fish Friday

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

4.2 Good208 Reviews
Chicken House Comfort Food • $
909 N Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas - 10.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

15 PC Mixed with 2 Large French Fries Bread Pickles and Jalapenos
4 Piece Chicken Tender Basket
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Banana Pudding
Mashed Potato
Fried Chicken
Corn Nuggets
Fish Basket
All Breast

“Definitely worth trying at least once!
Some of the best fried chicken I've had in a minute. I REALLY love their gizzards and livers. They're always hot, fresh and fried to perfection. Would also reocmmend the gizzards. Chicken tendies are great as well, I get them instead of Cane's and just buy the sauce. I sound like a big back, but the couple who run this place know what they're doing. Very sweet people. Oh, and the price is SO worth it.“

4.2 Good75 Reviews
Pressure Cafe Barbeque • $$
2802 Lagow St, Dallas - 11.57 miles

“Str8 Pressure no Cap!!! #🎯🎯“

5 Superb11 Reviews
Cowboy Chicken Chicken • $
5315 Greenville Ave #125, Dallas - 8.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rotisserie Chicken Street Corn Macaroni and Cheese
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
1 4 Chicken \u0026 Brisket
3 Piece Dark with 2 Sides
Southwest Chicken Salad
1 4 Chicken & Brisket
Chocolate Chip Cookie
2 Piece Dark Special
Whole Smoked Chicken
BBQ Chicken Sandwich

“Ordered takeout 2 times while my FIL was in the hospital. Their chicken is so good…the enchiladas are my favorite. Banana pudding is delicious!
They do not put utensils in the bag, both times we had to find utensils, the 2nd time I even asked if there was some in the bag…always check if you’re going to need them.“

4.1 Good178 Reviews
The String Bean Restaurant Family • $
1310 W Campbell Rd, Richardson - 8.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak with Macaroni & Cheese and Sweet Potato Casserole
Weekend Special Turkey 'N' Dressing
Family Deal - Chicken Fried Steak
Rolls \u0026 Cornbread
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried String Beans
Rolls and Cornbread
Coconut Cream Pie
Rolls & Cornbread
Mashed Potatoes

“Just like Mom used to make...“

4 Good180 Reviews
Golden Chick Fast Food • $
808 Independence Pkwy, Plano - 9.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders and Corn Fritters
Fried Chicken Tenders
Golden Fried Chicken
16 Golden Tenders
New Fudge Brownie
Fresh-Baked Rolls
Chicken Sandwich
Catfish Fillets
Mashed Potatoes
9 Wicked Wings

“Hardly ever eat at Golden Chick but received a door dash gift card and decided to try pick-up on a busy Friday night. Bryan was absolutely phenomenal. Exceptional service, offered additional things to try, and made sure we had condiments. The food was fresh and everything was delicious.“

4 Good189 Reviews
Bucky Moonshine's Cajun • $$
2912 Elm St, Dallas - 12.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Memphis Chicken & Jalapeño Waffle
Catfish and Shrimp Combo
Bucky's Mac N' Cheese
Catfish Pontchartrain
Fried Crawfish Tails
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken and Waffles
Etoufee with Shrimp
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Chicken & Waffles

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

4 Good245 Reviews
SmackBird Hot Chicken Chicken • $
Inside Cowboy Chicken, 3360 FM 544 #950, Wylie - 7.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

White Cheddar Mac N' Cheese
Three Tenders and Side
Two Tenders and Side
Six Wings and Side
Lil Bird and Side
Chicken Sandwich
Banana Pudding
Extra Pickles
Hot Chicken
Smacksauce

“Everything was fantastic. I got the 2nd hottest level of heat on the sandwich, which was huge, and that was the little one. I got the hottest level on the wings because I like it spicy, and they did not disappoint! I will DEFINITELY be coming back!“

3.8 Good51 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
5304 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite - 5.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Scrambled Eggs Hashbrowns Casserole and Biscuits and Gravy
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Country Fried Shrimp with Side of Fries
Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Meatloaf & Mac N' Cheese
Biscuits and Corn Bread

“a group of three had lunch there yesterday. It took a minute to get our food which was fine, it was crowded and they were short a server. However when the food it came the food on one of the plates was cold. The mashed potatoes were very runny(watery) and full of lumps, nothing like we normally get. Our waitress brought our food and never came back yet she was continually filling drink glasses etc to the two tables behind us. I finally was able to ask for a drink refill when the checks came but by this time it was too late. If this had been my first visit I wouldn’t be going back.“

3.9 Good490 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
1320 N Peachtree Rd, Mesquite - 8.96 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken with Rice Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Wisconsin Cheddar Bites
Honey Butter Croissants
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Spinach Dip and Chips
Santa Fe Spinach Dip

“The food was amazing, I got the Cheddar's trio sampler. It comes with 4 huge chicken tenders, a whole plate of chips and salsa, spinach dip with sour cream and queso dip. The spinach dip was out of this world great, you've got to try it but please if you go, ask for Sone as your server. She's so pleasant and accommodating. Never had to wait for more drinks or dressing, she's on point. She had some troublesome customers in the back but never complained about it and when she addressed us, you could never tell what she was dealing with. Very professional and she definitely deserves a raise“

3.8 Good383 Reviews
Slim Chickens Chicken • $
9100 N Central Expy, Dallas - 8.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Brownie Pudding Jar Dessert
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Kids Chicken Strip Basket
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Chicken Club Sandwich
Gallon of Peach Tea
Chicken & Waffles
Tenders Platter
Mango Habanero
Tenders 1 Side

“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.“

3.5 Good161 Reviews
Cowboy Chicken American • $
3360 FM 544 #950, Wylie - 7.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Half Chicken with Twice Baked Potato and Creamed Spinach
Jeanette's Homemade Peach Cobbler
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Mexican Street Corn
Chicken Enchiladas
Garden Side Salad
Roasted Broccoli
Ranchero Beans
Cowboy Chicken
Whole Chicken

“I cannot thank your staff enough! I regrettably placed an order for an early Thanksgiving meal for 25 people at another establishment, but it never arrived as scheduled yesterday. I called your store and your staff was eager to help! Within 45 minutes we had food for 25 people, including an array of delicious sides. Thank you to everyone on the Cowboy Chicken team who contributed to saving our holiday feast yesterday. We have always loved your store and your food but now you certainly have a regular and loyal customer for life! Keep up the great job!“

3.4 Good132 Reviews
The bells sweet factory American • $$$
2011 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano - 10.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lamp Chop Build a Plate
Fried Rib Plate
Mac and Cheese

“Chef’s kiss! Mouth watering, Finger licking good 😊 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“

3.3 Good110 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
1902 Towne Centre Dr, Mesquite - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak and Green Beans
Gelatina Pan Elote
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrot Cake Slice
Steak and Potato
Steamed Carrots
Chicken Tenders
Scrambled Eggs
Baked Chicken
Birthday Cake

“Overall was good food, service was a little slow but it was also pretty busy in there. I haven’t been to this place in a very long time so was unaware that you seat yourself. They used to seat you so better communication on that would have been nice . Good experience though“

3 Average288 Reviews