Poppy + Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Poppy + Rose

8.2
765 Wall St, Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Fashion District · 48 tips and reviews

jennifer h.jennifer han: the fried chicken sammie is the way to go. the bun is so light and fluffy, you'll think it's fat free, calorie free, and just the greatest thing to eat on a sunday afternoon.

Patrick C.Patrick Castelo: You can't go wrong with their fried chicken.. Just amazing

Michelle A.Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa: Chicken and Waffles plus grilled cheese... Awesome. Place is quite cute too.

Birdies is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Birdies

8.9
314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · South Park · 43 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: They give out donut samples, lots of them. The Spicy Fried Chicken sandwich is a great start to the day if you feel like skipping the egg sandwiches. It's not too spicy and the chicken is perfect.

Charles A.Charles Anderson: Fresh donuts every two hours in interesting flavors and most crispy fried chicken. Perfection

Mouni R.Mouni Reddy: Great donuts and fried chicken sandwiches.

Everson Royce Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. Everson Royce Bar

9.1
1936 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Los Angeles · 44 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Biscuits! So you're thinking, "biscuits? I don't need biscuits," but you're mistaken; you need these biscuits! They are flaky, salty, crisp, sweet, perfection, and they're crazy good with cocktails.

Chris C.Chris Chavez: Burger is good, hope to try the quesadilla next time. And the biscuits are an absolute must!

Simple F.Simple Foodie: Start with Biscuit. Hamburger, Fries

Cole's is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Cole's

8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel S.: The mac and cheese is awesome...you people are on crack. And the sweet potato fries are amazing. Ah may zing! Dip was ok...philipe's was better. Also loved the spicy pickle!

AmandaAmanda: Mac and cheese: order along with the tomato soup and mix them, so f-ing good!Happy hour: not listed on the menu, but you can order a half a grilled cheese and tomato soup for $5.

Z.A.K.Z.A.K.: Mac and Cheese! add a little of the fire mustard

Dune is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. Dune

8.5
199 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fashion District · 8 tips and reviews

James A.James Alexander: All the sandwiches are delicious. Fried chicken, falafel and lamb. The bread is made with love and served by passionate foodies. Ricardo is the beating heart of good food.

Omari A.Omari Allen: Skip Birdies across the street and come here for the fried chicken shwarama. It's full of so much flavor and organic too. Use the mango habanero sauce liberally. 👌🏾

Adrianne B.Adrianne Benzion: I had the lamb sandwich and my bf had the fried chicken swarma. We both thought the sandwiches were amazing. Enjoyed it with a half rosemary lemonade, half mint tea. Really great lunch!

Eggslut is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. Eggslut

8.1
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · 227 tips and reviews

OkBuenoOkBueno: You can add Items like avocado or bacon to the sandwiches and also get the biscuit instead of bun!!

JoleneJolene: The staff is so friendly and the food is killer. Had the Fairfax and Sausage & egg (on a biscuit). Would definitely drop in again next time in LA!

Terry Y.Terry York: Anything on the menu especially on the biscuit!

Comfort LA is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Comfort LA

8.3
1110 E 7th St (at Ceres Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 3 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Dinner plate with two sides comes with tasty fried wings smothered in hot sauce. Get extra wings & cornbread if you're really hungry. The greens are really tasty too, sweet & spicy.

Kirill R.Kirill Ryadchenko: That's the best chicken wings place in DTLA. Also it gray for late night bite. But don't walk there take an uber or drive.

Didier D.Didier Dorga: Wings and fries!

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. Yard House

8.5
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

Richie K.Richie Krul: Wouldnt normally drop $20 on a plate of Mac and Cheese, but it is PHENOMENAL here. Get the Mac-n-cheese Squared; You won't regret it

Heidi N.Heidi Ng: Bomb.com Mac n cheese no joke !!

Ryan N.Ryan Nguyen: Best Mac & Cheese ever!

Mendocino Farms is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. Mendocino Farms

8.4
300 S Grand Ave (In Water Court), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 41 tips and reviews

Stephanie G.Stephanie G: Fresh ingredients and delicious no matter what you get. Favorites are the Proscutto &Roasted chicken, Not so fried chicken sandwich, and Save Drake's Farm Salad. Totally worth the splurge.

eric b.eric bornemann: Not so fried chicken sandwich and Cobb Salad are great - make sure to sample the curried couscous, it’s amazingly addictive.

JTJT: A favorite lunch spot! Love their samples. Every sandwich is delicious

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.9
800 W Olympic Blvd Ste A135 (at S Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · South Park · 42 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Fav was the filet mignon petite. Creamed spinach, calamari, and mac n cheese are delish sides. Also love that if you're celebrating a special occasion, they give you complimentary chocolate truffles!

المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالالمهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيال: Great cocktails, the bone in ribeye, and the Mac n cheese on the side 💔 could not try the lava cake sadly was too full.

Tom P.Tom Patterson: I highly recommend the bone in Rib Eye med-rare and save room for the Chocolate Lava Cake.

KTCHN is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. KTCHN

7.6
200 S Hill St (at 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Anna P.Anna Poem: Brie grits are awesome. If you don't RSVP there is usually seating at the bar.

Christine R.Christine Ro: You can't go wrong with the brie grits and white sea bass crudo. This is the best brunch spot in Dtla, hands down. Get their habanero hot sauce too.

Justin E.Justin Estrera: Can't go wrong with the pork belly monte Cristo. Delish!

Tender Greens is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

12. Tender Greens

8.2
6th Street (Olive Street), Los Angeles, CA
Salad Restaurant · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Big Plate, fried chicken, kale and swap out the mashed potato for veggies. Always a solid choice for lunch or dinner (as they are open until 9pm)

Cindy C.Cindy Chang: What is there not to like? Fresh and simple. Have healthy and comfort.

👑Mz. Sondra👑👑Mz. Sondra👑: The grilled chicken Cobb is really good although kinda pricey for a salad

BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

13. BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle

8.6
718 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Fashion District · 6 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: No words for how delicious the food is. Get the fried chicken sandwich with avocado mash (best I’ve ever had), the spam masubi, and shrimp fritters (so buttery). The owners are so nice too!

Jennifer W.Jennifer Welsh: Beef and shrimp were amazing!! Service was friendly, prompt, and informative. Everyone in the restaurant was smiling with delight- no exaggeration. Thanks, Timothy!! Ten stars!! ❤️

Brennan S.Brennan Schloo: Spam musabi !!

Bar Amá is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

14. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Wakeham: Carne Guisada Puffy Tacos and the Cheesy Grit Taquitos were fabulous!!

Ben K.Ben K.: Great Tex-Mex small plates by the chef behind Baco Mercat. We loved the Brussels, cauliflower, pig ears, enchiladas, and fried chicken. The real gem are the off-menu puffy tacos.

goopgoop: Do not miss the perfectly caramelized sweet potatoes, the fried brussels sprouts, and the guacomole, which just might be the best in the city. Read more.

Clifton's Republic is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

15. Clifton's Republic

7.4
648 S Broadway (at 7th Street), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA · 67 tips and reviews

Mary Beth T.Mary Beth T.: Awesome Mac & Cheese! Old school, very cool.

Los Angeles magazineLos Angeles magazine: Best Banquet Hall, August 2011 - There’s no rental fee, just the cost of the food, which follows the old-school model: hand-carved roast beef, velvety mac and cheese. Read more.

Veronica B.Veronica Barber: The Mac and cheese was exactly as I remembered. Very interesting place.