19 Best Southern Restaurants near Renton

“Love the food but y’all forgot my rolls in my Door Dash order 😭“

“we ordered 2 brisket and 2 chicken plates... no complaints. our sides were yams, collard greens, beans and okra. there was flavor, excellent (really more than enough) portion sizes. we will definitely visit again.“

“Ezell's chicken strips are my absolute favorite. Been here countless times. Staff is always cool. The strips take longer to cook than I prefer, but they are worth the wait. Their fried chicken is great too. I just prefer the regular strips. I could eat them every day. All the food is very good though. The fries and/or fried okra are my favorite sides. Just some good food!“

“Nothing but love for a local chicken joint with nothing but love for me and mine. ❤️ fantastic atmosphere, good music, good food! Try the honey butter biscuit fried chicken sandwich, with some hot sauce, your soul will thank you. Much love to all of the staff there, y'all have saved my behind and fed my soul, more than I care to admit.“

“Not just THE BEST buttermilk biscuits, but the best GLUTEN FREE biscuits! I ate them too fast to take a photo and will be ordering more! The bacon in the MacGregor was perfect and I loved the cheese on the Pike. They're crispy on the outside, perfect for your favorite toppings, and flakey on the inside. I took them home and they paired well with breakfast and the chili I had for dinner. Huge thank you to the staff for the recommendations! If you haven't been here, what are you waiting for?“

“Outstanding breakfast. Everything perfectly prepared and delicious! Also love the eclectic decor!“

“I did not know about this spot. The cabbage was tender and flavorful. The fried chicken was bomb. I actually ate the skin. I NEVER EAT THE SKIN. Perfect not greasy. You receive a free drink and small bag of chips with your order. I didn't try the desserts. Next time.“

“Food bbq 🍖 music 🎶 and friends yay!!“

“Today I was blown away by this location’s customer service. I went in for a drumstick, it was going to be a 20minute wait because of the rush. My baby was nearing nap time, so I understood and said nevermind. My parents made an order and we waited for about 5 minutes. When we got in the car, we checked the order and found that he added a drumstick for me. As a tired mom with a fussy toddler, this gesture brought me to tears. Thank you Ezell’s for always going above and beyond! And of course it was delicious too!!“

“the fried pork chops are amazing!“

“This place is a great deal, and is generous with the portions. It's also a really comfortable nice space, but the recipes could use some work.

Highlights:
- Generous portions, great prices.
- Hollandaise sauce on the Benedict was perfect.
- The omelette was great (a little heavy on the jalapeño)
- The booths are comfy, and there are a ton of decorations.

Avoid:
- biscuits and waffles were meh. Very bready, not the right texture
- gravy needs some love
- hash browns tasted like shrimp, so they might be cooking those on the same griddle. Be careful if you have a shellfish allergy 🦐⚠️

We'll definitely be back, and I'll update if it gets better.

Dietary restrictions: Careful if you have a shrimp allergy“

“Visiting Seatlle and stopped by her for Breakfast. The breakfast sandwich was a great taste and great value for money.

Also loved the attitude of the manager who politely but firmly told the waiting patrons to be patient while their food was made.“

“the biscuits are good but they have to upgrade their ordering system. the only way to know how long it will take before your order is likely to be done is to go to the location in person. why can't they show an estimate on their website? when you order online, why can't they give you an estimated time that it will be done? the wait time is often about an hour and I don't want to wait around the pickup window for an hour, especially when there is almost no seating nearby“

“Been to Nana’s two times now each time the service is amazing, friendly staff. The food is outstanding every time, everything comes out perfect and tastes amazing. Highly recommend.“

“first time eating hear. food is amazing. I had a brisket sandwich with potato salad and mac & cheese. some of the best BBQ around in my book. everyone should swing on threw and get some. you wont be disappointed. definitely making a detour by there more often“

“Definitely all about chicken. The coating on the chicken was amazingly light and tasty, the sides were unremarkable but good quality and taste. Staff was friendly and outgoing. The atmosphere was a little sterile in a cafateria-esque kind of way, but ok.“

“The food was delicious and the servings were ample. They have a Mom and Pop feel with a really great menu.“

“Ezell's Famous Fried Chicken remain the one, the go to in either times of triumph or trouble, the one to try and beat but not likely to ever happen. In short and sum, the best fried chicken definitively in the PNW - The Pacific Northwest, as well as very arguably Ezell's Famous Chicken may be best of the best across the whole USA Nation. Even at those levels, Ezell's is always in contention in consistent high quality food provided with great service.“

“Fried Chicken Royalty

Ezell’s is nothing short of legendary. From the first crispy bite to the last morsel of tender, juicy meat, this is fried chicken done to absolute perfection. The seasoning is spot-on—savory, flavorful, and impossible to forget.

I’ve tried a lot of fried chicken in my day, but Ezell’s consistently stands tall. Their sides are just as impressive—the mashed potatoes are creamy, the rolls are warm and soft, and the mac & cheese? A hug in a bowl. Service is always friendly and fast, and you can tell the team takes real pride in what they’re serving.

Whether you’re grabbing takeout or settling in for a soul-satisfying meal, Ezell’s delivers comfort food that’s worthy of the hype. Seattle is lucky to have them!

🍗🔥🙌“