Mouthwatering Southern in Dallas

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (913) • $$

"I love that I can pick up a whole meal of some of the most amazing fried chicken ever. It comes with all the sides and is melt in your mouth good. The only thing is I only like chicken breast and I wish I could just get one piece."

Celebration

★★★★☆ 4.2 (736) • $$

"I went to celebration for a girls organization event. The restaurant looks almost like a home with lots of small rooms. We definitely liked the privacy. I ordered the turkey and dressing. My sides were mash potatoes and a salad. I highly recommend the cucumber dressing for the salad. It was delicious! The rest of the meal was good and all the other ladies enjoyed theirs as well. Service was good they came and checked on up frequently but still let us have our space."

Bucky Moonshine's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (632) • $$

"Fantastic Food, but Stick to the MoonshineI had a great experience at Bucky Moonshine's! The food was absolutely delicious--hot, fresh, and perfectly complemented by their flavorful sauces. Everything on the plate was spot-on.Now, a tip for the drinks: save yourself the frustration and go straight for the moonshine. They have over 30 varieties to choose from, and it's their specialty for a reason. I tried the bottomless mimosas, but they were mostly orange juice, and the Bloody Mary, while packed with flavor, was missing that signature vodka kick.If you're looking for boozy cocktails, this might not be the place for you--unless you're ordering the moonshine. Overall, it's a spot worth visiting for the food and their standout moonshine selection!"

Whistle Britches - Plano

★★★★☆ 4 (611) • $$

"Food, ambiance were terrific and so was the service. Although they did not have an alternative milk choice so little bummed about that. Otherwise the food was on point and well as the flavoring. I had the chicken and waffle option with the jalapeño cane syrup. It was delicious. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist inside. Definitely my style the syrup does have a kick to it. Definitely will be back for sure."

Fixe Southern House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (543) • $$

"In 2021, I said... "best biscuits in town." I'm pretty sure that still holds as of now. The biscuits are fluffy, buttery and paired with the best spreads: salted whipped butter, golden natural honey and sweet seasonal jam. You always need to start with an order of these here. Heck, you could go and just get coffee or a cocktail with them. You'd be happy with your breakfast! We were last there with a group so we had an order of biscuits, pimento cheese and entrees. I tried their chicken biscuit sandwich. It had a fried chicken thigh, kale apple slaw and honey. It was delish! Surprisingly, I also really enjoyed the pimento cheese. I'm not a typical pc gal, but this one seemed to have more flavor and heat to it. Overall, we had a really lovely brunch! The entire party seemed happy with the food, service (shout out to Melody for all the water refills and being patient with us!), ambiance and (of course)... the biscuits!"

Wildwood Smoke Craft Whiskey

★★★★☆ 4 (509) • $$

"I have one review posted that, because of the restaurant's response, went from 1 star to 2. Here's the thing - this restaurant requires two different and separate reviews. One, for a group of 4 or less. Quite another, for anything larger.This restaurant with it's seating and service is tiller made for small groups. You're treated well, you're cool and comfortable, the ambience (in the outer room) and very homey and pleasant. And the food is phenomenal. One of the managers, Angela, is an absolute gem and one of our favorite people in the industry. I think they have the best burgers in the DFW (a hotly contested category). They remind me of a blast from the past - Fuddruckers.For 4 people or less, they are a five star establishment."

Wildwood Smoke Craft Whiskey

★★★★☆ 3.9 (496) • $$

"Yum! We need to come back to try more!Easy to find, plenty of parking, and many options on seating! Booths, tables, inside, and outside!The decor is warm and inviting! That matches the premium service we received! The menu has many different options! I ordered the meatloaf. Wow, melt in your mouth meatloaf! Great spices, great texture! The green beans and mashed potatoes were really good. Others at the table had fish and chips and chicken fried steak. Nothing but praise on those! Dessert? Oh my... I had the bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You want this!Price was very reasonable for taste, quality, service, and experience!"

Po’ Melvin’s

★★★★☆ 3.7 (471) • $$

"Really only giving 2 stars due to the friendliness from the front desk person. My order was for a pick up order. The fries were honestly indelible. I picked it up myself and started eating it once I got in the car. With that being said it didn't make sense why the fries tasted so bad. They were lukewarm and had absolutely no flavor or texture.The shrimp po'boy was a huge disappointment & I felt like I was practically forcing myself to finish it, due to Joe hungry I was. It was bland & just overall not a good sandwich. Unfortunately I will not be back again."

JGs Old Fashioned Hamburgers

★★★★☆ 4.2 (343) • $$

"Passing thru Dallas Texas and stopped to eat at this place and this was the best homemade hamburger I have tasted in a long time. The buns were put on the grill also and fries were very crispy"

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - North Richland Hills

★★★★☆ 3.7 (405) • $$

"This was our first visit to the new NRH location. The food was better than I remember. My wife and I had the chicken fried steak and my daughter the fried chicken, accompanied by mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, gravy, and biscuits. The meat and sides were great. The decor is redneck as it gets, with an added Christmas pop for the holidays. ;-) The service was excellent, no complaints. The only thing preventing me from returning too soon is my waistline. But we'll be back eventually."

Norma's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (403) • $$

"This was a great place to get food, i had a cinnamon roll and it was as big as my face! The staff was terrific and funny, and the decor was funny and cool the seats were the Texas flag and they had a shark with a hat"

Cowboy Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (384) • $$

"The chicken tenders are deep fried with a batter that is light and crisp. Had the baked sweet potato and green beans for sides, a great place for a quick and delicious lunch.They have sweet tea, watermelon black tea, regular and strawberry lemonade. All good and sweet."

Roots Chicken Shak

★★★★☆ 4.1 (276) • $$

"Got chicken and catfish burger. Both were excellent. Flavorful, hot, crisp, not overly greasy. Very good"

Ellerbe Fine Foods

★★★★☆ 3.9 (297) • $$$

"Great spot to celebrate a special occasion or just to enjoy a nice meal. The menu changes with what is in season. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. The overall atmosphere is nice and inviting, fancy but not intimidating. Will definitely be going to to try more dishes."

Joe's Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (245) • $

"Everything here is great! The food is just good ol' fashioned home cooking! The people are out of this world amazing! Go for your birthday and have Brenda sing to you! It's a local establishment which is awesome! A wonderful, family environment! Love AYCE Catfish Fridays! Get up and go visit! Kim and Austin work hard and are just as nice as can be! Stop by and God bless..."

Southern Gourmet Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (308) • $$

"I brought my work team of 5 here to commemorate Black History Month through our support of a local, black-owned business. We didn't have an issue with service being slow like some of the other reviews mention. We had a wonderful experience at lunchtime on a Wednesday. The restaurant was near empty. The waitress sat us quickly and brought us carafes to refill our waters. Background music was great and the perfect audio level for weekday lunch. We got a free appetizer of the corn muffins with honey butter, which are just so delicious. And lunch itself was yummy. My gumbo was a little saltier and spicier than my personal preference but the sweet cornbread muffins balanced it out for me. The gumbo was served with dirty rice, also yummy The team also ordered the hot chicken sandwich and the fried catfish meal. Servings were generous and everyone really loved their dishes. We were out the door maybe by 1:15pm? So total dining time of about an hour. It was totally within timeliness expectations for a corporate lunch hour. Don't hesitate, and check out Southern Gourmet Kitchen if you're in the area!"

Bodacious Bar-B-Q

★★★★☆ 3.8 (282) • $$

"This place was good Mac and cheese was AMAZING And the slice of pecan pie was delish."

Flying Fish

★★★★☆ 3.9 (266) • $$

"It's been a while since I've visited this original Flying Fish location. As I walked in I was reminded about how excited I was to find this place almost 20 years ago. The eclectic decor and authentic Gulf Coast fish shack vibe "Hooked "me.Shannon Wynne definitely knows how to do restaurants and Flying Fish is a great example. Cutting no corners on food ingredients or preparation, he "feeds" the public like he wants to be fed. Attention to detail in every inch of the place from the door to, the helpful counter staff, to the always delicious meal.Today's fried catfish and gulf shrimp were no exception. If you haven't been its definitely time to...Go!"

Thibodeaux's Authentic Cajun Cookin'

★★★★☆ 3.5 (269) • $$

"Music was really good we went last night Tuesday 10/08/2024 for the live band. Food was excellent I got the catfish & shrimp basket with 4 wings. Some of the best catfish I have had in dfw!! Highly recommend. Its a old school chill juke joint type of vibe."

Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory

★★★★☆ 4.1 (195) • $$

"This place is always a vibe!! My daughter and I always love it. We always treated with respect and it's always a VIBE in here!! The food is THE BOMB!! Makes me feel like I'm back home in Shreveport!! Definitely a place I come when I'm homesick!"

Tasty Tails

★★★★☆ 3.6 (250) • $$

"Good ol T. T. Went in just for some turkey necks, eggs and sausage. Inexpensive and convenient. Quick service and also friendly. First time at this particular location but it didn't miss a beat to any of the other locations from the past."

The String Bean

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (276) • $$

"Meatloaf was literally 1/2" thin - was cold by the time it arrived.No dipping sauce for fried string beans, veggie plate had no containers or lids so everything soggy.No butter or honey for rolls. No silver or napkins.I understand saving money but don't skimp- charge more and satisfy!"

The South

★★★★★ 4.7 (126)

"If I could give this place 6 or 7 stars I would. We stopped here for lunch after going horseback riding nearby. It's a small place with a simple concept and everything was very clean. The staff was very friendly and super helpful. I had the fried catfish basket. The catfish was a large piece of fried catfish served piping hot and the hushpuppies and fries were fresh and absolutely delicious. I got the swirled frozen daiquiri which came served in a bag and was very strong and very refreshing. One of the employees brought out a couple complimentary crawfish for me to try and they were so good. My husband got the chicken wings and let me just tell you I am still dreaming about them. Amazing wings. Huge, juicy, well seasoned perfection that don't need a drop of sauce. Saucing those wings would be an insult. I wish I saved room to try some of their dessert but alas we will just have to come back another time. Please stop by here and support a local business with some top notch food."

Southern Recipes Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (186) • $$

"Really good food!Let's say you pull a book off the shelf. You study the cover and notice it's old, a bit tattered around the edges and faded from time. But, when you open it up, you discover it's a first edition classic novel written and signed by your favorite author. Well. Southern Recipes Grill is the restaurant version of the tired book.The understated owner-operated restaurant certainly over-delivered on customer service and food quality and value. The table service was prompt, friendly and attentive. I don't think we had to ask for anything the entire meal, and that includes the 'to go' boxes at the end...because portion sizes are very generous. The very generous portion sizes were impressive, but the flavor was pleasantly unexpected. The meal was outstanding! We ordered the special, beef tips with mashed potatoes or rice, and two sides. We also ordered pecan pie for desert. Each slice was over sized, and as good a pecan pie as I've had anywhere in recent memory. This was one of the more satisfying meals we have had in a while.The ambiance definitely could use a face lift, both inside and out. It's old and worn out. But, if an unassuming decor is the price for quality food and generous portions at a fair price, leave everything alone. Who knows, maybe the 1980's ambiance will swing towards vouge next year.Overall, I couldn't be happier with our exexperience at Southern. I felt like I got real value for my money. So, should you go? ABSOLUTELY!~Enjoy!~"

Slim Chickens

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (178) • $

"My favorite dish hungry meal, contest with 7 chicken tenders, bread and fries. I love chicken tenders. So, shortly :Fast service 10Tasty food 10Enough portion 10Will recommend everyone!"

Smackbird Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.4 (104)

"If you're a fan of the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich, Smackbird is the place for you to visit! This ghost kitchen is located inside of Cowboy Chicken.The chicken sandwich is crispy, flavorful and big with their signature Smacksauce. You can choose your heat level for the hot chicken. LiteSmack has flavor but not noticeable spice, whereas the GoodSmack has the right amount of kick to your bite without being overwhelming! I'll have to come back and try their jumbo tenders because their chicken is so juicy.Grab a side of dippers (potato skin fries) and banana pudding and you've got a full meal! I was taken aback how spicy the lemonade was! It tasted like a blend of lemonade and cayenne, which was a unique experience."

Catfish Connection

★★★★☆ 3.5 (162) • $

"Been coming here since the 90's and wouldn't go anywhere else The food is always fresh seasoned perfectly and the portions are worth the price!!"

Shuck Me Denton

★★★★☆ 4.1 (103) • $$

"My shrimp was good, but there were bones in my partner's catfish. Makes you nervous to finish eating without scraping the crust off, which ruins the dish."

The Chicken Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 (115) • $

"I love this place. They are never out of items , everything is always fresh and cooked perfectly. I was get the gizzards here. I always get more than I ordered, the batter is never too greasy and always seasoned well. The Cole slaws tasted fresh and was not watery. The mash potatoes were very creamy and smooth. Their lemonade is also very good. Their regular fried chicken is made with that same crunchy light batter, always juicy and never dry!"

Bohemian Bull

★★★★☆ 3.8 (113)

"Beer was cold and fresh and ambiance was perfect. Beer menu was extensive and the coffee porter was special Mimosa flights were also wonderful"

Arlanderz Chicken Joint

★★★★★ 4.7 (67)

"First of all, the food here is amazing. Hand down some of the best fried chicken and catfish I've had in the DFW area! The pieces are really well fried, flavorful, and juicy. The Mac and cheese was appropriately cheesy and was well seasoned, and the okra was also good (although I wish it could've been a bit better). The portions are big enough to split with another person or save some for a second meal. Don't be fooled, the food is so good but it is rich and heavy! The place itself is super tiny and most people took their food to go. There is a wait to get the food so order in advance. This is not a sit down restaurant or a place to bring a large group. For this purpose, I really wouldn't recommend it for lunch for a group. But if bringing back to place of work, then it's ok. As far as value, I thought it was a bit on the high side, I think I paid around $25 (I tipped although I took away) for lunch. Next time, I would rather order a la carte and share with a group of people."

Southern Eats

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (174) • $$

"Southern Eats was a great place to get kitchen and cocktails. Menu was easy to read and had plenty of options to choose from. I are off the brunch menu. My catfish and waffles was great. Happy hour drinks were excellent..the Daiquiris were great."

Baker's Ribs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (78) • $$

"I love this place. I'm obsessed with their potato salad, brisket, and ribs! Definitely worth the try and their specials!"

Southern Recipes Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (100) • $

"There's nothing necessarily good or bad about this place. It reminds me of a local diner our family would visit on a Sunday after church. The usual breakfast and lunch fare, super traditional and respectful staff, and enough space for the kiddos. Not much of a southern vibe to be honest, and that's not a bad thing. Their bar area looks pretty promising though in case your sick of the local Applebee's crowd down the block."

Southern Recipe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (70) • $$

"My work friend took me there. He had the pork chop plate and OMG, huge chunk of pork and the sides were pretty big too! I had the cheeseburger, which was also huge and very flavorful...I didn't leave a crumb lol. The waiter was super sweet and with a great sense of humor. The owners are Latinos and make you feel right at home! I can tell they have their regulars."