Louisiana
We are unapologetic in our love of sandwiches, and City Pork does some mighty fine ones: the pork belly banh mi is a crispy revelation, while the…
Must-see restaurants in Southern USA
Charleston
It's very Charlestonian to take brunch on the terrace of this cozy but elegant two-story Victorian, where the homemade buttermilk biscuits are out of…
Cajun Country
The hip culinary crowd out in Acadiana pack into Social to feast on fried chicken 'n' biscuits, wild mushroom flatbreads, and local vegetables drenched in…
Mississippi
The Southern siren call of smoked meat and cold beer always lures us in, but we're particularly happy when those elements can be found in a cool,…
Asheville
Now happily ensconced in large, glossy premises beside Pack Sq Park, this beloved downtown chocolate shop hasn't lost its chocolate heart. Small-batch,…
Alabama
Fine Southern cuisine served in an elegantly romantic dining room? We're in. Dine on pistachio-crusted salmon, or Gulf shrimp pasta, or tempura fried…
Cajun Country
Folks will literally drive for hours, sometimes crossing state lines, to grab some of Billy's goods. Most folks treat this as a takeout counter, but there…
New Orleans
We get a little leery when folks try to modernize a cuisine that's already great, but Namese executes this concept with care and precision. Folks pack in…
Charleston
A classy neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant, with one helluva hamburger (in 2017 Bon Appétit named it one of the top three burgers in America). The…
Arkansas
This upscale little grocery counter slings some very fine sandwiches; the menu changes, but expect deli favorites with deliciously fresh meat and cheeses,…
Atlanta
Belly up to the marble breakfast counter or grab a table and dive into black-bean cakes and eggs, turkey-sausage Benedict, pimento-cheese and bacon omelet…
Louisiana
If you're tired of fried Southern food, head to Saigon Noodles for giant bowls of pho, bun bo hue (spicy beef soup), noodle bowls and fried shrimp…
Chattanooga
Warm hospitality and simple food done right keep this unassuming spot filled with a diverse range of diners, even on a cold and rainy Tuesday. Breakfast…
Savannah
The line gets long (for a reason) but tables turn quickly at this family-owned breakfast favorite. Staples such as omelets are prepared with fresh…
Savannah
Sleek, dimly lit throwback restaurant and bar in a speakeasy style serves upmarket small plates, hearty comfort-food-style mains and bespoke cocktails for…
Mississippi
Wood-fired pizzas are the specialty at this intimate but easy-going spot that works equally well for a date night or a chatty happy hour with a friend…
Charleston
Inside a cavernous 1927 bank building, this buzzy seafood hall and oyster bar feels like the best party in town. The menu is short, but the savory fare is…
Birmingham
Excellent tacos – simple, delicious, cheap and...look, we have to stress: delicious. These guys will accommodate vegetarians, work hard and pull in huge…
Charlotte
Down at street level, beneath Uptown’s soaring skyscrapers, this cozy, homely diner buzzes with bankers and bohos alike. Its Lowcountry classics include…
Louisiana
The Magnolia Café was once a health-food store and VW-bus repair shop. Today it's the nucleus of what's happening in St Francisville – it's where people…
Savannah
A range of internationally inspired dishes get plant-based treatments at this charming cafe. Try the seared Southern seitan (wheat gluten) with French…
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Memphis
Fried-chicken connoisseurs across the globe twitch in their sleep as they dream about the gossamer-light offerings at this downtown concrete bunker, with…
Charleston
A long-standing, down-home, greasy-spoon kinda place, with harbor views and Southern hospitality as warm as the buttermilk biscuits. Thumbs up to the…
Chattanooga
Perfection? The medium-rare guacamole cheeseburger slathered with a fine chipotle aioli and topped with bacon. And hey, fried chickpeas, why you got to…
Birmingham
Fresh, well-executed Mexican food with a gourmet flair is served up in a stylish space. The tostadas, piled high with chicken or beans and topped with a…
Atlanta
At this airy Italian spot with a great outdoor seating area you can have a grappa, then tuck into some homemade tagliatelle Bolognese or grilled shrimp…
Blue Pacific at Hoover Food Mart
Birmingham
It may look like a convenience store but this tiny building serves up some of the best Thai food in Birmingham. As you'd expect, the place ain't fancy but…
New Orleans
At this bustling neighborhood spot, simple bayou and delta dishes – fried catfish, BBQ shrimp and slow-roasted pork – are served with a hint of style…
Savannah
Lovers of soul food, seafood and breakfast food will get their fill with the simple, hearty plates at this humble hole in the wall. The French toast and…
Savannah
Casual pub serving locally sourced and housemade fare (right down to the ketchup). Its burgers are the best in town – we love the Trailer Park, adorned…
Charleston
Hands down the best restaurant for getting all done up, squeezing in at the bar and ordering a sizable, rare cut of steak with several glasses of Napa…
Nashville
The famous 100-layer doughnut (it's actually 144, but who's counting?) is a sight to behold. Part doughnut, part croissant, this $4.50 beauty is rolled in…
Nashville
Chef Daniel Lindley sent the Nashville scene abuzz when he announced plans to build a restaurant in the chic Germantown neighborhood. Housed in a sweeping…
Charlotte
This new, shiny and very big outlet of a much-loved local bakery chain is the perfect spot to rest your feet or meet friends Uptown. The sandwiches and…
Nashville
Just a few miles from Downtown, but light years away from traditional Tennessee food, this vegan restaurant is an unexpected but welcome addition to the…
Five Daughters Bakery – Franklin
Tennessee
Franklin residents Isaac and Stephanie Meek own this popular doughnut and cupcake shop, which is named for their five adorable young daughters. The house…
Atlanta
Slinging old-school Southern soul food, Lowcountry cuisine and Cajun/creole staples for six decades, Paschal's touts bone-in fried-chicken sandwiches,…
Birmingham
The Southern biscuit gets the organic ingredient treatment here, in a pretty, minimalist setting filled with upcycled wood furnishings. Signature biscuits…
Savannah
This classic American ice-cream parlor has been scooping up its creamy Greek recipes since 1919. Tutti Frutti was invented here, but we dig coconut,…
Atlanta
Presidents have dined here (George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama), movies have been filmed here (We Are Marshall), millions have eaten here: this…
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