Luella’s Southern Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

1. Luella’s Southern Kitchen

8.9
4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Biggar: The crayfish etouffee is great but the fried chicken and collard greens are amazing.

BillBill: Shrimp n' grit is the BEST. Creamy and buttery grits combined with savory shrimp just doesn't get any better

Arielle I.Arielle India: Cozy, inviting interior with exceptional, attentive staff. The food is ridiculous good; don't let the size food you, you WILL be full. Absolutely try Luella's. 10/10 for me.

Virtue is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

2. Virtue

9.1
1462 E 53rd St (Harper), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Hyde Park · 15 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: The green tomatoes are phenomenal! Everything was so tasty! Make sure to get the sweet potato pie!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: catfish (blackened, carolina gold rice, barbeque carrots)

Regina B.Regina Brimage: those cheese grits were everything!

Big Jones is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

3. Big Jones

8.5
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews

Jennifer N.Jennifer Newham: Brunch - fantastic benedicts, French toast, omelettes, and great coffee and wonderful tea selection!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Trust us, you don’t want even a morsel of the Pimiento cheeseburger to go anywhere but in your mouth. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Lauren B.Lauren Bell: The service here can be REALLY terrible. But, the food's so incredible that it's worth it!

Wishbone Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

4. Wishbone Restaurant

8.5
161 N Jefferson St (at Randolph), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near West Side · 98 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: If you are going for brunch get that signature Bloody Mary and the Cajun style shrimp and grits! Both have the perfect spice to it

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Wishbone’s mascot Dolly is the owner’s actual childhood dog. Stop by for fast-service brunch, but also don’t forget to try their signature shrimp & grits, blackened catfish, or smoked beef brisket.

adam k.adam keats: the corn cakes are a brunch must

Feed is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

5. Feed

8.3
2803 W Chicago Ave (at California Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 44 tips and reviews

Angeli A.Angeli Arndt: The best mashed potatoes I've ever had. BYOB from Puerto Rico Food & Liquor and have a feast.

Nicole L.Nicole Lown: The portions here are HUGE! Come hungry...and bring cash!

Jai H.Jai Henry: Mmm, Chicken!

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

6. Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles

8.1
3947 S King Dr (at E Oakwood Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 101 tips and reviews

MrsShawnaBMrsShawnaB: OK we all know the chicken waffles are great… Now y'all make sure to try their mac & chesse…

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Read more.

Arthur♡♡♡Arthur♡♡♡: The food and service great during my visit. A must try place to eat.

Three Chefs Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

7. Three Chefs Restaurant

7.6
8125 S Halsted St (btwn W 81st St & W 82nd St), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Gresham · 21 tips and reviews

Roses are Red F.Roses are Red Flower Boutique Inc: Excellent food!! Love the smothered pork-chops... 😬😬😬

Tony L. W.Tony L. Wakefield: Just a little slow but worth the wait !!!

Ms A.Ms A: Sweet potato pancakes, catfish, gumbo, philly chicken sandwich are all worth the trip from the burbs!

MacArthur's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

8. MacArthur's Restaurant

7.9
5412 W Madison St (btwn N Lotus Ave & N Long Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Austin · 35 tips and reviews

Marine N.Marine Nelson: Excellent smothered chicken!!! Love it!

William W.William Weaver: Be ready for...The I-tis

Veronica W.Veronica Wood: I'm in love with the greens and Mac and cheese!!!

Pearls is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

9. Pearls

7.8
5352 N Broadway St (at W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Edgewater · 16 tips and reviews

Pam M.Pam Morgan: Shrimp Po'boy, Catfish, Jambalaya. Everything we had!

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The jambalaya was a spot-on NOLA-worthy version, featuring spicy, rusty-hued tomato sauce and rice tossed with andouille sausage, shrimp and chicken sautéed to order. Read more.

matthew h.matthew hodges: Shrimp grits & whiskey

6978 Soul Food is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

10. 6978 Soul Food

7.7
6978 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Galewood · 17 tips and reviews

MsJasinaMsJasina: Great atmosphere! Great food! Great drinks!!! Will def be back!!!

MsJasinaMsJasina: Like dinner with the fam...

Melony R.Melony Reed: 1 entree, 3 sides, dessert, and a drink for $12.99. They alright with me!

Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

11. Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken

7.7
3343 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Lake View East · 3 tips and reviews

Willie B.Willie Black: I decided to try out Uber eats I ordered the fried chicken incredibly good not a lot of fat nice and hot when I got it just the right amount of spices and seasonings

SamSam: Everything is made to order so it comes out hot and fresh. The special honey mustard sauce is delicious.

Chris B.Chris Bangham: Chicken and catfish!

Morrison's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

12. Morrison's Restaurant

7.6
8127 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Gresham · 25 tips and reviews

Adrian D.Adrian Davis: They give you a lot of food for your money so expect to take home leftovers!

YvonneYvonne: Overrated.... Ive had better soul food.

Cheronda J.Cheronda J.: The food is amazing!! Omg! Best soul food!

Soulé Chicago is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

13. Soulé Chicago

7.5
3615 W Roosevelt Rd (Central Park), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Douglas Park · 1 tip

Eric R.Eric Roberson: The fried catfish was pleasantly spicy and crispy. The macaroni and cheese and dirty rice were just like my grandma used to make...well at least the one up North :).

Sammy's Touch is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

14. Sammy's Touch

7.4
1157 E 95th St (Woodlawn), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Pullman · 9 tips and reviews

Donnie B.Donnie Blount: Great place. Good food

Latonyatoomuch J.Latonyatoomuch Jackson: Good Omelettes..

Latonyatoomuch J.Latonyatoomuch Jackson: Cashier is sweet as pie...

New Look is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

15. New Look

7.3
2546 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · South Chicago · 1 tip

Faheem S.Faheem Shabazz: Dan is the man! Always a good time.....