12 Best Southern Restaurants in Milwaukee

Maxie's Southern • $$
6732 W Fairview Ave, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Fresh-Shucked Raw Oysters on the Half Shell Eaten
Cornbread with Orange Honey Butter
White Cheddar Mac'n' Cheese
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Fried Green Tomatoes
Nola Grilled Oysters
Shrimp & Grits
Catfish PO'Boy
Key Lime Pie

“Came for happy hour (4-6) for dollar oysters, dollar off drinks and fried green tomatoes. We had oysters, shrimp, fried tomatoes, the crab and corn chowder, gumbo, and the pulled pork sandwich. I might still be in a food coma. everything was exceptional. our bartender Sam was great! He helped me design two martinis I loved. definitely will be back!! i'd recommend coming as close to 4 as possible as it does fill up quickly!!“

4.3 Superb267 Reviews
Pat's Rib Place at Milwaukee Public Market Barbecue • $
400 N Water St, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich and Smoked Fresh Cut Fries
Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smjed Pued Pork Sandwich
Peach Cobbler a La Mode
Philly Cheese Steak
Sweet Potato Fries
Barbeque Rib Tips
Deep Fried Wings
Rib Tips w Bread

“Man, I've been to 48 states and ate at thousands of bbq joints and ain't nothing touch the slaw here hands down the best! And the ribs man I had to sit back in my chair and catch my breath whooo!!! Man get down here and see these people and eat this food !!! I'll be back !Kid-friendliness: They are super friendly“

4.3 Superb70 Reviews
Perkins Boyz On Tha Grill Soul Food • $
6818 -22 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Catfish Dinner with Greens
Fried Chicken Wing Dinner
Smothered Pork Chops
Fried Green Tomatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni Cheese
Peach Cobbler
Baked Chicken
Chicken Wings
Perch Dinner

“They have to be kin to Perkins Mr Perkins Resteraunt On Capital.Started on Atkinson when i was a little girl cause honey... The Food Is Excellent, the service is Top Tier. Im A Regular Customer now. My first time yesterday. The presentation of the food is beautiful and it tastes DELICIOUS ON EVERY LEVEL. CATFISH FRIED HARD, GREENS, MAC N CHEESE THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT OUT OF A BOX, AND YAMS. OH MY GOD. IM SO HAPPY TO WRITE THIS REVIEW.“

4.3 Superb66 Reviews
Palomino Bar Bar • $
2491 S Superior St, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

House Tater Tots
Brisket Burger
French Fries
Sandwiches
Vegan Wings

“We got the vegan hot chicken sandwiches and omg it's fantastic. It's a delicious sandwich. And the oatmeal cookie cream sandwich was fantastic. We also truly enjoyed the hot buffalo fried cauliflower thingsVegetarian options: If you're looking for a vegan hot fried chicken sandwich, Palomino's probably has the best in the Milwaukee area. maybe even southeast Wisconsin.“

4.4 Superb33 Reviews
Garfields 502 Southern • $
502 W Garfield Ave, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger with Onion Ring
4 Chicken Tender Basket
Pork Chop Sandwich
6 Chicken Tenders
10 Wings Basket
Fish Sandwich
French Fries
Hamburger
Fish Fry
Catfish

“Always a favorite. Older crowd, intelligent conversations. Good food and service. A gathering place in low key hours and a semi-upscale nightclub on "bar nights". When the mood hits, its my first pick.Kid-friendliness: Over 21 only except for rented eventsWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp“

4.3 Superb40 Reviews
Daddy's Soul Food & Grille Soul Food • $
754 N 27th St #3552, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Croquettes w Rice Yams Black Eyed Peas and a Muffin OH Roasted Chicken Breast
Catfish Dinner with Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese with Red Koolaid
Fried Chicken Black Eyed Peas Yams and Corn Bread
Fish Dinner with Mac and Cheese and Greens
Fried Tilapia with Fries
Fried Catfish with Fries
Everyday Fried Chicken
Sides and Corn Bread
Sweet Potato Pie
Catering Spread

“I told Jeremiah I was going to leave a review rather good or bad. Well, my South Louisiana tastebuds approve. The atmosphere is great. There were a lot of options such as cabbage, black eye peas, Mac and cheese, yams, and so forth. I highly recommend to anyone who travels to the area.“

4.2 Good95 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
511 N Broadway, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels with Garlic Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes and Grits
Sriracha Chicken and Waffles
Kiss of Lavender Lemonade
Fried Chicken & Biscuit
Heavenly Banana Pudding
Tupelo Shrimp & Grits GF
Extra Spicy Bloody Mary

“Ok this place is adorable. I love the open concept, colors, and greenery. Was a very comfortable place. We had a couple different things on the menu. The pork was tasty but a little on the dry side. The potatoes delicious and the chicken and waffles was very good. The best of the night was hands down the banana pudding.“

4.1 Good411 Reviews
DOC's Commerce Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
754 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Beef Brisket Plate with Bean and Macaroni and Cheese
Bacardi Baked Beans
Pulled Pork Plate
Brisket Sandwich
Homemade Sauces
Smoked Chicken
Chicken Wings
Fried Pickles
Pork Sandwich
Texas Fries

“Decent BBQ for the Midwest. Ribs were not very tender and lacked distinct flavor. Smoked chicken was good. BBQ sauce options were no better than Sonny's. Service and atmosphere were good. We had no issues getting a table despite a large convention happening next door at the Baird Center.“

4.1 Good99 Reviews
Juniors Smoked BBQ Barbecue • $$
3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Mac & Cheese
Brisket

“These folks regularly appear at the South Shore Farmer's Market. And I have never tried their normal barbecue items. But whenever I am there, I try their vegan specials and every one I've had has been delicious. A few weeks ago, it was a jack fruit stew. (While I was waiting for my order, another vendor from the farmers market came by and told the operators that the stew was the best thing he had every eaten at the farmer's market.) Today, I had a squash curry. It was rich, bright yellow, and smelled and tasted delicious.Some restaurants' "vegan" food is bland and plain. Not this place. Highly recommend for people looking for vegetarian or vegan options.“

3.9 Good21 Reviews
Lowcountry Milwaukee Seafood • $$
1114 N Water St, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Corn on the Cob
Shrimp Broccoli
King Crab Legs
Snow Crab Legs
Garlic Noodles
Boiled Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Lobster Tail
Veggie Boil
Fried Shrimp

“If you’re looking for a GOOD seafood boil this is definitely your place! The food is always great (the portions are priced very reasonably)! The service is always great! The vibe is awesome. 10/10. I drive an hour to this place whenever I’m craving a seafood boil ?“

3.9 Good80 Reviews
J J Fish & Chicken Seafood • $
9008 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Jumbo Shrimp
Catfish
Wings

“Ordered the chicken gizzard dinner but with a twist had them do a hot lemon pepper flavor and it is great food is fresh and hot customer service was great from the staff saving this location as a favorite whenever I’m back in the area 10-4 over and out ?“

3.7 Good33 Reviews
JJ Fish & Chicken Seafood • $$
1955 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders
Chicken Wings
Jumbo Shrimp
Pizza Puff
Catfish
Fries
Fish

“I had sworn off of JJ's Chicken after my last experience but this new location for me is fantastic! The chicken is not oily. The meal was ready when we arrived. The fries were crispy just like I like them! You have a new customer with us.Parking: Enough parking in the lot when we were there.“

3.6 Good39 Reviews
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