Atlanta
The hip industrial space inside the old Atlanta Stove Works factory plays second fiddle to the diverse menu – eggplant fries with confectioner's sugar,…
Must-see restaurants in Southern USA
Coastal North Carolina
This seafood restaurant on the pier ticks all the boxes for ambience, with simple outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views of the coastline and…
Mississippi
Rumors of slow service and grouchy staff seem overstated – on our visit both were good – but we can confirm that the blueberry brioches are some kind of…
Atlanta
Colonnade feels like it stepped out of some 1950s mid-century modern handbook on how to create a restaurant. But the clientele runs a demographic gamut –…
Memphis
This humble breakfast spot started as a chain out of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to feed the homeless; today the Memphis location is the last…
Louisville
The fried pickles, tater tots and mac-and-cheese balls may clog the arteries, but it’s so worth it. Order at the counter – brisket, pulled pork, chopped…
Cajun Country
Opened by Molly and Katy Richard, the namesake sisters, this mango-colored taco shack serves juicy tacos and burritos with a Cajun kick. Everything’s…
Alabama
Good food, better setting: at the ToyBox, you can dare the Hades burger (jalapenos and ghost pepper cheese) or a comforting chicken pot pie, served in a…
Georgia
Despite its location in an uneventful strip mall 3.5 miles west of downtown, this staple is one of Augusta's signature Southern kitchens. It serves fresh…
Outer Banks
Cozy upmarket spot specializing in local seafood and farm-to-table produce. Grab one of the red booths for Currituck Sound views. The pan-fried jumbo crab…
Alabama
This health-conscious market is a gem, serving up fresh and delicious farm-sourced variations on classics like a tuna melt, kale salads, and a fine burger…
South Carolina
This down-home country store looks like a giant, green-and-yellow gingerbread house. And after a hike up Table Rock, it's the perfect stop for a hot…
New Orleans
This outpost of the beloved Freret St burger joint of the same name does burgers and tater tots, and it does them exceedingly well. They've got 'Not…
Arkansas
A Hot Springs classic, with turquoise booths and homey touches like quilts and doilies on the walls, this is almost like your grandma's kitchen. Except…
Charleston
A diminutive neighborhood restaurant with a tiny, nearly illegible menu of dishes and wine hailing from southern France, northern Italy and northern Spain…
Mississippi
Probably built before 1789, this cozy brick-and-wood tavern is believed to be the oldest building in Natchez, once serving as a tavern and stage stop at…
Coastal North Carolina
The kitchen's not afraid of kicky and decadent flavors at the hip Fork 'N' Cork, a former food truck that has cleaned up real nice. Juicy burgers such as…
Arkansas
An Ecuadoran is behind the concept of this nuevo latino joint, where customers enjoy a colorful dining space and solid mains like shrimp sauteed in a lime…
Atlanta
DIY gourmets will feel at home among the cheese shops and butcher cases, bakeries, organic cafe and kitchen-hardware depots attached to the city's finest…
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Nashville
This rambunctious beer hall serves up a decent number of local craft and German-style beers, plus a diverse menu featuring house-made sausages and smoked…
Chattanooga
This upbeat, longtime favorite keeps 'em coming in with gourmet tacos, tasty guacamole and an impressive margarita list. The tacos travel the world,…
New Orleans
When this food hall opened, it seemed to single-handedly double the amount of lunch options in this corner of the CBD. There are around 14 vendors working…
Mississippi
It felt like Jackson came a little late to the contemporary Southern farm-to-table train, but once they got on, they boarded with a vengeance, and Parlor…
Alabama
Burritos loaded with ingredients ranging from steak to tempeh (for the vegetarians), plus jicama salads, tacos, enchiladas and other favorites are served…
Alabama
This little shack cranks out some of the finest smoked meat around. The ribs strike a lovely balance between chewy and tender melt-in-your-mouth, while…
New Orleans
If the name didn't tip you off, Piece of Meat is a neighborhood butcher that also happens to crank out some very fine sandwiches and such, including…
Tennessee
With cow portraits on the walls and a painting of the Tennessee flag hanging nearby, this branch of the Southern-based Tupelo Honey chain is embracing its…
Nashville
This Music Row gastropub does everything from Philly cheesesteak egg rolls to lamb vindaloo tacos and salted caramel pork chops, all affordably priced…
Nashville
Pop into this welcoming bagel shop to fuel up for the day or to grab a picnic sandwich. It's jumping in the morning but still efficient. The breads and…
Mississippi
Locals might stare at you for a second in this tiny burger joint, which has been open since 1945, but they'll be back to their burgers after that first…
Arkansas
Sometimes you need a burger, and not just a burger but the sort of meat between two buttered buns that leaves you in a state of post-carnivore bliss…
Charleston
Innovative comfort food, served in a two-story, historic home with a charming porch. This place is beloved for its healthy salads and unusual takes on…
Birmingham
The American South meets French rustic (and haute) cuisine in this establishment, which is rapidly becoming a go-to for Birmingham area foodies and those…
New Orleans
If you ever have a health emergency around lunchtime, head here – this beloved New Orleans Vietnamese hangout is packed with medical staffers in scrubs on…
New Orleans
At this innovative kitchen, traditional Vietnamese dishes often come with a Louisiana kick, from Gulf shrimp spring rolls to banh mi–style po'boys. We…
Louisiana
This swish food hall has been a nice culinary shot in the arm for Baton Rouge. Inside the airy space are some 10 vendors selling everything from Asian…
New Orleans
Café Reconcile fights the good fight by recruiting and training at-risk youth to work as kitchen and floor staff. The food is simple and, frankly, really…
Alabama
The gourmet's choice, this stunner has an airy interior with a reclaimed-wood bar. The booths are sumptuous and these guys were doing farm to table before…
Alabama
One of the better upscale options in Fairhope, the Camellia specializes in artfully prepared New American fare like clam gnocchi, truffle fries, duck…
Atlanta
Don't leave the Atlanta city limits until you sample Fat Matt’s Rib Shack. Although it does serve chopped pork, we suggest a slab of ribs (though a half…
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