31 Best Southern Restaurants near Alexandria

“My mom and I had an amazing time at Milk & Honey. We ordered the honey biscuits, collared greens, and banana pudding for dessert - so yummy! I would reccomend all of those dishes. Our server Kenzie was amazing! She was so accommodating and made us feel at home. She really made our experience special.
My mom & I are definitely coming back again. Also thank you so much to Xavier who served us our first time here! (this was our second visit)“

“Best fried chicken in the DMV, hands down. Good food at a good price. It’s literally a hole in the wall but who cares, they do what they do and keep the prices low as a result.

SO GLAD something in town hasn’t changed from the old days!“

“best sweet potato pie ever. all the food, drink, and service was excellent“

“Had a great experience at Southside 815. The food was excellent and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Nick was our server and he was awesome. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great service and great food. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Two dishes we had were exquisite - those types of dishes where it becomes very clear a chef is developing and executing the recipe. And the bartender effortlessly curated one of the better dining experiences I've ever had - from the bar! Great spot. Highly recommend.“

“Went to Kitchen +Kocktails for the first time last night. The decor was very nice, and the music was good and not obnoxious. Our server Ally was terrific! I’m not a drinker, so when I asked her if there were any cocktails that didn’t taste like alcohol, I thought she would look at me like I was crazy, but she didn’t! She seemed to know exactly what I was talking about and immediately had a couple of suggestions. I went with the mixed berry lemon drop and it was perfect for me. The crab cake appetizers and shrimp and grits with lobster tail entree were amazing. We had a great time and we’ll be back!“

“Dining in Succotash was a pleasant experience. The interior is beautiful and the staff is friendly. As a fan of the Culinary Show, we are lucky to have tasted KY fried tofu and Ribeye Kalbi appeared on the show. I strongly recommend the Ribeye. It was very juicy and satisfying.“

“went this weekend for a birthday lunch and the food is amazing! Courtney was an awesome server. Did not disappoint!“

“Very quiet & intimate place. Everything was clean & easy to access. The service from Jennifer was so welcoming. You know how it feels to when you go visit relatives you haven’t seen in a while? That’s how Jennifer made me feel. We had a brief interaction but I felt at ease talking to her. The food was absolutely amazing!!! I ordered the catfish & grits. The steam & favor coming from the meal was breathtaking lol. If I return to DC I sure will be back. Also, try one of their homemade drinks. The 14 Carat drink was delicious.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at The Hitching Post DC. I ordered the grilled lamb chops, mac & cheese, collard greens. The lamb chops are in my top 2 of the best I've ever tasted. I don't normally order mac & cheese when I go out to a restaurant, but this order was perfect as well. The collard greens could use a little vinegar, however, they were still delicious. I will definitely dine there in the near future. The lemon cake had was flavorful, moist and delicious, too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“One of the best places that you could go down time for happy hour. Even if it's not happy hour, you should still make a point to visit. The bartenders are excellent. The managers are very attentive. It's one of my favorite locations visit. The inside is very interesting and great for people who want a pleasant place to be.“

“The atmosphere is very nice and so is the service, our server was very nice she Ben gave us a delicious free dessert❤❤❤ our server Delila H. is AMAZING I love her so much 😀 the food was okay ✅ although the menu is small and it is expensive but i really like how they had a whole lemonade selection for the kids😌🍋 overall nice fancy restaurant with nice food 🙂“

“Came in late Sunday and the restaurant was super accommodating to my reservation growing from 4 to 5 people. Had an amazing meal and great drinks. Tre was an awesome server and we even got helped by a really sweet bartender named Christina. We will def be back.“

“Meeting of three friends for brunch. We arrived ahead of our reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. The server was polite and professional, but seemed to have too many guests to serve as he was slow to serve us. The French toast was lukewarm warm and unexpectedly crispy. The milk for my coffee was curdled but they replaced it with a fresh cup. The location was convenient for us and overall thermosphere and food were pleasant.“

“Great service, delicious food, and an amazing atmosphere!“

“My family and I were in dc about 2 weeks ago and found this gem of an eatery at the Union Market and it was DELICIOUS 🤤 By far the absolute BEST bread puddin I have ever had in my life and we are from the south and I have eaten a lot of bread puddin. Please let me know when you start shipping because u have a huge fan base in Texas 😊 Katrina Briggs - Dallas, TX“

“Pulled pork Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts is what I had. It was seasoned just right!!! We had a sweet waitress as well. Highly recommend this gem!“

“Food was excellent“

“The food was the best southern food that I’ve EVER had at a restaurant. The music was relaxing and Erin took care of her customers with friendly service. Every item that came out of the kitchen looked like it was prepared with love and detail.“

“I’m not a southern food expert, but the sweet & spicy chicken and Mac-n-cheese waffles were delicious. The pimento cheese dip was delicious too.“

“l had a good time..luv the ambience..awsome barmaid..would love to come back to celebrate my bday there this month“

“Fantastic food. The crab rice was amazing!“

“Love this black woman owned gem of a rare jewel in our neighborhood. As a Native Washingtonian - the nostalgia I feel when eating or lounging at Addies’ is amazing. Huge kudos to my favorite Chef Rudy aka Smiley. I work from home & running to grab my breakfast before getting stuck on meetings all day is a blessing to me because Chef Rudy takes great care of me.“

“Excellent food Original recipes High quality ingredients Prices... À bit high but still acceptable Good and friendly staff Very nice and friendly place“

“The food was great! Chicken and waffles was very good. Service was friendly and responsive.“

“Best food in town.. Absolutely delicious“

“This is a great stop to enjoy if you are visiting Mount Vernon, The food is regional and old world colonial is style. Good wine choice and quite a verity of food options. I would highly the Colonial Cornbread to start with,( so yummy) . I went with the pan seared pork chop w/apple cider garlic pan sauce while my friend had the steak frite. Both were cooked to perfection. Our waiter was amazing!!!!!“

“Celebrated my birthday here tonight for the first time and it was amazing! The food and drinks were amazing and the service was top tier. Allisia with the dimples was exceptional and patient! She did a wonderful job! 10/10 definitely recommend! Thank you Kinfolk for a great birthday! I’ll be back soon <3“

“Traveling in town for work and have been looking for a “home cooked meal” I’ve eaten 40 different places since I got here two months ago and this meal was just what I needed. I tried meat loaf, Mac n cheese, corn, string beans, stuffing, candied sweet potatoes and of course the sweet potato pie. All delicious, nice and hot even after my walk home! Will definitely be back again!“

“FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND I LOVE STEVE AND GEORGINA“