7 Best Southern Restaurants in San Francisco

Brenda's French Soul Food Southern • $$
652 Polk St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Cup Andouille & Chicken Gumbo
Bananas Foster French Toast
Butter Pecan French Toast
Crawfish Beignets
Side Fried Oysters
Grillades & Grits
Huevos Rancheros
Chicken Sandwich
Beignet Flight
Shrimp & Grits

“One of the best soul food ever. Their grits and collard greens are the best“

4.5 Superb269 Reviews
Brenda's Meat & Three Southern • $$
919 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp & Grits with Tomato-Bacon Gravy
Fried Chicken & Three Sides
One Chocolate Beignet
Country Sausage Gravy
One Crawfish Beignet
Stuffed Johnnycakes
Chocolate Beignets
Low Country Gumbo
Crawfish Beignets
Red Beans & Rice

“The friendly hipster vibe and service“

4.5 Superb120 Reviews
The Front Porch Southern • $$
65 29th St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Gumbo with Chicken Andouille Sausage Stewed Okra and Rice
New Orleans Style Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Fried Okra with Jalapeño Aioli
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Spicy Shrimp & Grits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Porch Vegan Collards
Baked Mac & Cheese
Fried Chicken Meal
Chicken & Waffle

“One of my favorite Sunday brunch places in the city. The food is always amazing, often with an unique flair. The service is always on point with very friendly staff making it even that much better of an experience.“

4.4 Superb129 Reviews
PoBoys Kitchen Southern • $$
317 Connecticut St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Bucket 'O' Chicken Cajun Fried Okra
3 Chicken Combo Plate
Fried Shrimp PO Boy
Sweet Potato Fries
PO'Boys Sandwich
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
BBQ Pork Ribs
Jambalaya
Beignet

“Wow talk about comfort food! Here for the first time and I had their seafood jambalaya and beignets for dessert. Both delicious and the service was top notch. I will definitely return!“

4.7 Superb146 Reviews
Gentilly Soul Food • $$
4826 Mission St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Baby Back Rib Basket w Cajun Fries
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Mac and Cheese
Fried Chicken
Cajun Wings

“Great food! Wonderful outside park let! Wonderful owners & servers! A real destination restaurant!“

4.5 Superb74 Reviews
Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe Cajun • $
33 The Embarcadero, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp PO Boy Fried Catfish and Fish Tacos
Queens Seafood Gumbo
Classic Fish & Chips
3 Cajun Fish Tacos
Fish and Chips
Clam Chowder
Beignets

“Even if the spot is great, the prices are fair. It's clear that the waitresses don't like either French people or children.A disdainful look when asked to open your bottle of Coke. Fortunately the cooks are there to raise the level.“

3.8 Good112 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2448 Clement St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Southern Comfort Food
Country Fried Steak
Chicken and Waffles
Mashed Potatoes
Stewed Cabbage
Fried Catfish
Corn Muffins
Cornbread

“Great food and absolutely amazing service. Tito was awesome!!!“

4.5 Superb222 Reviews