38 Best Southern Restaurants in San Antonio

“Excellent food and service, Diego was a great server, attentive and fun.

We had the barramundi, NY strip, whipped feta, white mushroom salad, crème brûlée and crunch bar - everything was delish.

We felt a bit squished since our seats were pretty darn close to the couple next to us but it was still a great experience.“

“Had the loveliest evening here! The ambiance was welcoming and relaxing, perfect for a solo date in San Antonio. The band that performed this evening was delightful and exceeded expectations in terms of the energy they brought to the place. During the performance I enjoyed some fried calamari that was paired with a delicious tangy sauce. The drink I ordered contained tequila, mezcal, and absinthe which I have never seen before on a menu locally! Shoutout to Andrew and Chris for their service and hospitality, as well as everyone behind the bar who works together diligently and cooperatively to ensure all guests are happy and well taken care of!“

“Meadow is one of my favorite places on earth. The food is fresh and brilliant! They experiment with amazing new flavor combinations and breathe new life into traditional dishes as well. Their bar is as innovative as the kitchen, and if you want advice on the cocktails or extensive wine list, just ask because the staff... The STAFF!!!! ohh they will make you feel like you are at home (well... if you like your home. If you don't like your home you will like this place better). Truly a hidden gem“

“Muy rica la comida y atienden muy bien en español yo volvería ir, los platillos son muy grandes como para dos personas 😅 pero todo estuvo excelente“

“Had the pleasure of being treated here and it was amazing! From the friendly staff, great flavor, affordable cost and chill atmosphere it felt like eating with family. Even got the chance to get recommendations from a man who visited 5 times in last 3 weeks and was planning his next visit mid bite! Definitely recommend, you’ll leave away full with food left over!“

“The food is always 🔥 Southern Grit is where it’s at!“

“Everyone LOVED the food! They all got seconds and thirds! There were no leftovers! I was pretty pissed about that part, I wasn’t planning on cooking the next day 😂 I Highly recommend!!!!“

“Love the chicken salad and the variety of salads that they have!!“

“SO GOOD!!! This wonderful food truck came to my apartment complex and blew us away with their loaded zaza fries. THEY ARE DELICIOUS!!! And worth the price Please be wary of the immaculate flavors and tender brisket. You may be in danger of falling in love with a food truck! Love this And such a genius move to link up a lemonade stand I am without words for how tasty this lemonade is I wish I could have bought a gallon of it!! Don’t make my mistake 🤭 Pic is what’s left because it was too good to wait“

“Best fried chicken and fried cracklings!“

“Love it and enjoy supporting a black owned and operated Christian business.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾“

“Excellent food that is EXACTLY what you want in southern food! Great prices and hearty plates! You won’t be disappointed!! Kids approve!!!“

“I love the restaurant the food is the best suzy was best Waitress very kind and always made shar that we had coffee and with a smilewas very nice can't wait to eat there again“

“It’s really good a little spicy , just a kick but the taste is delicious!!! Don’t like the fact there’s no free parking . First time I tried it got charged $10 more just for 5 min after the hr . Other than that it’s good. First time took like an hour to be served , this time about 20 min .“

“Hello, this post has been a long time coming and I can finally give kudos to this lovely dining experience and delicious food! My work team had our year end lunch here for about 17 people including two kiddos and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate even in a mom/pop size restaurant. We felt like one big family hanging out eating some great food (***** stew, oxtail, catfish and bomb sides). You can bring your own drink too (and act appropriately of course?). My company has also catered food with Momma Luvs and the food is just as great as dining in! Please come by and get your plate(s) and I’m sure you’ll be back because my coworkers and I have surely been returning customers!! Big up!“

“Found this place while visiting San Antonio and decided to give it a try. The reviews were right: this place if fantastic! The loaded baked potato with brisket was huge! Two people could easily share this! And while sometimes restaurants will serve up large portions to make up for quality, that’s not the case here. The brisket was excellent and the potato was cooked to perfection. The ribs were perfectly done as well. Very flavorful and juicy. We also had the Mac Daddy sandwich. Another excellent choice. Brisket and mac and cheese on a grilled cheese. So tasty! The food and service were both excellent! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Had a great time at Tryst for dinner. Steven our server was awesome. The food was on point. Will be visiting again“

“Just good southern home cooked meals“

“Last week I was one in a group of twelve who had an amazing experience dining at Ida Claire. All agreed that the food was excellently prepared and tasty. Those of us who ordered bread pudding thought it was wonderful. The service was top notch, thanks to our awesome server King. King was not at all intimidated by the number in our party. He was personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and accurate. We would certainly go there again.“

“Got there late on a Sunday night, very friendly & the food was FABULOUS!!! I highly recommend!!! Sad, that we are from Nebraska & won't get to come back here, but I definitely would if I could😋“

“So, it was a cheat day. Mr C's Fried Chicken & Waffles was singing the Sirens song in my ear. Ive never been let down here before. That cornbread is amazing!!! (4 pieces) . Fried chicken skins - this the only place Ive seen them and you meant to tell me I get a plateful of my favorite part of the chicken??!! It was on point 9/10. Fried catfish, amazingly done. A voice inside said "oh they have red velvet cake, you should try that". I asked the waitress, on a 10 scale, she says 9. I take a slice home. Oh lawd. Ive always taken up for Red Velvet cake when the haters call it bs and made up chocolate, but it didnt have any love for me. Im a fat man, I will eat anything, even bad cake - but...I couldnt eat this. It was drier than the Sahara. I left it on the counter, and saw a trail of ants later."Hmm, maybe at least theyll eat it". Upon closer inspection, they were carrying ant water-pails to it to try to moisturize it. I threw it in my disposal and my disposal filed an OSHA violation against me. Would I recommend Mr Cs Fried Chicken & Waffles? ONly on days that end in -y. Would I recommend the red velvet cake? Im going to need a few therapy sessions first. 😃Please bring back the buttermilk pie.“

“Home away from home Fun and great music“

“Food and service were awesome“

“Excelente comida muy rico todo“

“Friendly service l, fun shopping trip and great food. Appreciate the early bird dinner specials!“

“Bread loaf was delicious, macaroni and cheese was to die for just wasn’t a fan of the brisket.“

“Wow I don’t know why this place has such bad reviews. I come here regularly with my mom and nephew and we’re always pleased with our family order! This place beats places Bill Millers or Canes any day; there’s actually flavor in the chicken! Fries are good, they always give more than enough. Macaroni is okay but still tasty, and the gallon of tea is yummy. I wish they were more available around SA! Also, don’t forget to grab a brownie!!“

“BETTER THAN CANES
Now that I’ve said the controversial thing, let’s get to the actual review. The chicken here is extremely fresh and is always made to order. This you can tell because of how juicy, tender, and piping hot the food always is. Also, unlike their competition, they actually have a variety of sides and sauces and they’re all very good. The mango habanero is a must try as well as the fried okra (and I’m not usually big on okra unless it’s made well). Also try the fried mushrooms and their desserts in a jar! For a hearty brunch or late night snack their chicken and waffles are truly a great option!“

“muy bien mmmmmmmmmmmmmm“

“Oh my goodness! We had bbq, ribs and brisket along with Mac and cheese, collards, fries and pinto beans. Everything was delicious and we even got takeout out for the next nights supper (we are visiting from South Carolina). The bbq sauce is amazing! Highly recommend if you want some great food!!“

“Flavor is good and different.“

“We ordered the heat and serve Thanksgiving Feast and it was delicious! Curbside pickup was a breeze and the instructions were perfect. Everyone loved it!“

“Came here with my wife and I to have a nice meal turned out to be a very great experience. Everything had flavor green beans, potato, and steak was delicious. My wife had the pork ribs which were delicious. She loved them. Everyone was happy. Oh, not to mention that famous large chocolate chip cookie, smothered, a ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.“

“Comida deliciosa y buen servicio“

“Celebrating a birthday. You’re welcome to bring in a birthday cake as well, they keep it in the cooler until you’re ready.
My husband got the chicken Alfredo with broccoli, my mom got the chicken tender salad, my son got the chicken tenders with fries, and I got the salad with blackened salmon. The lemonade is really good!

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“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭18‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

May the Lord bless you in Jesus name amen“

“Right off the bat I have to tell you, I'm not a fan of Bushs chicken. However...this particular location and store, really cares about the customers.i can't eat the chicken tenders, too much hard crunchy batter, so I go for the ovencooked. It's really good, and they make sure the pieces you get are nice size. And....the best part is they have corn nuggets, our Bushs does not. We're a large family, 9 people when we go. 3 adults, and 6 grandbabies, and they make sure everyone is satisfied. Thank You to them for that little extra care and courteousness.“

“It was Sunday about 2:00pm. A 20 minute wait was reasonable. When we ordered they were out of the pot roast I requested. Changed my order to meatloaf, carrots and greens. Waited about 45 minutes for food. When it was delivered, I was told they were out of the greens and needed to choose a replacement. The wait staff were wonderful and did mention it had been a little slower than usual that day. Fortunately, this restaurant has not yet been ransacked and destroyed by the new remodel, though it is coming. My family has always enjoyed Cracker Barrel for many years. Good home style cooking and cozy atmosphere. We will miss it and will not be returning post remodel. We can get that atmosphere anywhere. Cracker Barrel will no longer be special, it will be gutted. I know there are many who will disagree and that's okay. I can only speak for my family.“