14 Best Southern Restaurants near Wauwatosa

Plate Pleasures Eatery Southern • $$
2330 N 124th St, Wauwatosa

Customers` Favorites

Herb Roasted Chicken with Baked Mac and Cheese Collard Greens and Cornbread
Pecan Glazed Sweet Potato Pie
Grandma Dorothy's Pound Cake
Catfish Fillet Dinner
Smothered Pork Chops
Crispy Catfish Filet
Baked Mac & Cheese
Smoked Turkey Leg
Fried Pork Chop
Candied Yams

“Best soul food around in Milwaukee and all around the city ! Definitely hands down the freshest. My food is always hot and fresh! Dressing is the bomb. Fish, yams , Mac , greens is always on point 5 ⭐️“

4.2 Good62 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
511 N Broadway, Milwaukee - 5.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels with Garlic Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Fried Green Tomatoes and Grits
Sriracha Chicken and Waffles
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
Tupelo's Shrimp & Grits GF
Kiss of Lavender Lemonade
Fried Chicken & Biscuit

“We spent a weekend getaway in Milwaukee for our anniversary and went to Tupelo Honey for dinner on Saturday night. We made a reservation ahead of time online but it looked as if walk-ins would have been accommodated! Our waitress, Courtney, was absolutely AMAZING and made our whole experience even better. The vibe of the restaurant was on point and the food was beyond delicious! We got the skillet pimento cheese dip app, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and pecan pie for dessert. Everything was so good and we would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes good, comfort food! Definitely ask to sit in Courtney's section!“

4.3 Superb469 Reviews
Maxie's Southern • $$
6732 W Fairview Ave, Milwaukee - 1.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fresh-Shucked Raw Oysters on the Half Shell Eaten
Cornbread with Orange Honey Butter
White Cheddar Mac'n' Cheese
Maxie's Mighty-Mighty Gumbo
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Pork Confit Flatbread
Fried Green Tomatoes
Nola Grilled Oysters
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Shellfish Etouffée

“Some of the best food I’ve eaten in the state of Wisconsin. The service and ambiance was also top-notch. They were great with our daughter who has many food allergies. They do all they can to accommodate people with food allergies. Thank you for an outstanding experience. We’ll be back soon!“

4.3 Superb225 Reviews
Crawdaddy's on Greenfield Southern • $$
9427 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis - 2.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Chicken w Biscuits & Gravy
Fresh Oysters in the Half Shell
Blackened Scallops & Grits
Blackened Seafood Tacos
French Quarter Beignets
Fried Alligator Bites
Creole Shrimp & Grits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken and Waffles
Trio of Benedicts

“This was our 1st. time here and it certainly didn't disappoint! Atmosphere was really nice, cozy but still fun. Our waitress Eliza was super, checking on us but never pushy. She gave us some great recommendations that were absolutely delicious. We started with sharing a cup of corn and crab chowder, beet and goat cheese salad and sautéed crawfish with crossttini. Everything was fantastic, not to spicy hot just seasoned well. Main course was also great, steak and mashed potatoes....super tender and juicy steak came out exactly like we ordered...perfect meduim rare. That doesn't happen often. Also had the blacken salmon with asparagus and beans and rice. Again can't say enough it was delicious. Then to top the evening off we shared the beneignts with a fruit sauce. YUMMY Kudos to you all the chef and waite staff and Eliza for a great dining experience.“

4.2 Good167 Reviews
Daddy's Soul Food & Grille Soul Food • $
754 N 27th St #3552, Milwaukee - 3.1 miles

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
Collard Greens Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Macaroni Cheese
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
Fried Chicken Dinner
Sides and Corn Bread

“The food on today was good except the dressing It was very dry; it was inedible. My one complaint about this restaurant is they never get your order right. And the female cashier this evening around 4 pm 022625 was unfriendly; when I told her that I didn’t get my muffin , soda and extra piece of fish. Bad customer service makes me not want to eat the food.“

4.4 Superb119 Reviews
Palomino Bar Bar • $
2491 S Superior St, Milwaukee - 6.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
House Tater Tots
Brisket Burger
Friday Fish Fry
Fried Pickles
French Fries
Sandwiches
Vegan Wings

“Updating my review to say: Vegan wings are back (Tuesdays only)! They have been my favorite for nearly a decade— very glad to see menu options expanding again. The hot chickn sandwich and elote are also not to be missed! Updated from previous review on 2024-11-17“

4.5 Superb47 Reviews
Garfields 502 Pubs • $
502 W Garfield Ave, Milwaukee - 4.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger with Onion Ring
4 Chicken Tender Basket
Catfish Dinner No Fries
Pork Chop Sandwich
6 Chicken Tenders
10 Wings Basket
Chicken Fingers
Fish Sandwich
Wings No Fries
French Fries

“Great drinks good people!!!“

4.4 Superb58 Reviews
Nino's Southern Sides Southern • $
4475 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood - 6.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

2 PC Fried or Smothered Pork Chops with 2 Sides
Mac and Cheese and Dressing
Fried Chicken Dinner
Mashed Potatoes
Meatloaf Dinner
Fried Catfish
Meatloaf With
Potato Salad
Mac N Cheese
Pinto Beans

“Food is always good and hot. Service is always friendly. I go there whenever I am in the area.“

3.3 Good93 Reviews
Perkins Boyz On Tha Grill Soul Food • $
6818 -22 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee - 8.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“GREAT COCKTAILS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GREAT STAFF“

4.1 Good71 Reviews
DOC's Commerce Smokehouse Barbecue • $$
754 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee - 4.69 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Brisket Plate with Bean and Macaroni and Cheese
Dino Bone Night Prime Rib Night Burnt Ends
Bacardi Baked Beans
Sauces They Offer
Pulled Pork Plate
Brisket Sandwich
Doc's Meat Coma
Rib Tips Plate
Homemade Sauces
Smoked Chicken

“Doc's is the best smoked meat in Milwaukee. The portions are satisfying. They have 4+types of sauces. The fries are seasoned just right!! I had a hiccup on a take out order and I called to let them know. The manager was courteous respectful and made it right on another visit. I love the fried pickles. Good food and integrity is a delicious combo. Thanks Doc 😉“

3.9 Good128 Reviews
J J Fish & Chicken Seafood • $
9008 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee - 8.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Catfish Nuggets 1 lb
Chicken Gizzards
Chicken Tenders
Tilapia Fillet
Catfish Fillet
French Fries
Jumbo Shrimp
BBQ Sauce
Wings
Fish

“Wallah there good. They serve excellent fried chicken with there own special seasoning they and have a variety of dishes but besides that everythings good including customer service they also change there oil alot making good clean chicken for a great price better than kfc by a mile“

3.6 Good51 Reviews
Lowcountry Milwaukee Seafood • $$
1114 N Water St, Milwaukee - 4.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

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

“Overall was absolutely beautiful and the food was delicious. Service was perfect and on time. 10/10 would recommend coming here. Me and my fiance spent 86 dollars in total for both our seafood custom bags. I will say go a little easy on the garlic but other than that. I know a lot of people would love this place.“

3.7 Good136 Reviews
JJ Fish & Chicken Seafood • $$
1955 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee - 4.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders
Catfish Nuggets
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.“

3.4 Good44 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
300 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee - 7.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken Steak Was Nicely Done
Pot Roast and Green Beans Mashed Potatoes
Fried Chicken Steak and Pico De Gallo
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Bourbon Street Chicken
Salad Bar Concoction
Smoked Pulled Pork
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrot Cake Slice
Steamed Broccoli

“GREAT FOOD AND GREAT STAFF. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND AWESOME FOOF“

3.2 Average185 Reviews