The 13 Best Southern Food Restaurants in San Francisco

Andrew Sandler: Muffins are great. I really like the collards. And it's hard to go wrong with spicy fried chicken.

Christine Ngo: Vietnamese owners FOR THE WIN.

David Forbes: Try all the sides

Gabriel Guzman: The spicy margarita is probably the best drink I've ever had. Cheers!

Carlos Ambrozak: Eat fried chicken at Front Porch.

Sarah Bruning Meron: If someone offers you a biscuit, gravy, fried chicken, bacon, cheddar with a side of grits, you put on your elastic pants and say yes. (Stoner stack)

Ceren Ateş: Delicious food and great service. Will be our go-to indulgent breakfast spot.

Arlynne Cakes: Great food.

Michael Liu: Despite the name, vegetarian and vegan options here.

Juan Bermudez: Egg & Bacon Tartine breakfast and the Biscuits were the bomb!

Thrillist: The Hangtown Fry may be the true breakfast of champions: A crispy oyster, bacon & scallion scramble with girts and a biscuit.

AskMen: Serves up beignets stuffed with crawfish, apple or chocolate, & goodies like shrimp over cheddar grits. The po' boys here are as yummy as anything you could find in the Big Easy. Read more.

John Cassillo: Looking for southern food in SF? Hard Knox is the place. Try the oxtail with macaroni and cheese, plus cole slaw. Corn bread is also amazing.

Becky Fang: ASK FOR BRIAN, PR!!!

Pete Petras: Get the 3 piece fried chicken.

Bikash Mishra: The gumbo is excellent... just the right amount of spice! The peanut butter stew is very good too. If you want to try the fried chicken in a smaller portion, get the drummettes.

Om Ami: Don't expect the best of service...

Sara Akhavan: sweet potato frites & live entertainment: a magic combo

Ryan Wilkins: LS's wide variety of soup specials are always worth a try, and they'll let you sample before purchasing. Give Christian a fist-bump for being awesome every day.

7x7 Magazine: Indulge in the fried chicken and waffles...it's #4 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Kat L: Go back to Little Skillet

Brian Longtin: Juicy, flavorful fried chicken, great with waffles for brunch.

katrina panovich: Shrimp and grits with eggs is soo good

Kayo S.: Shrimp dishes including shrimp & grits, and shrimp breakfast burritos were good. Friendly service.

Elad Ossadon: Amazing fried chicken. Took the strips, garlic and lemon-pepper. Delicious!!!

Grub Crawl: KOOLAID!!!! GRUBCRAWL.COM

Clement L: Slowest service ever

mcldiebel: Try the Marscapone Grits With Balsamic Bacon And Eggs

sarah: Check out trivia Wednesday at 8 with Sal. Get there before 8 to grab a happy hour priced beer then order the fried chicken dinner and enjoy!

Zac Bonheim: If you don't want people to fall asleep, stop booking blues bands after 9 PM.

Lauren Townsend: Chicken poboy with bacon and their special cocktails are pretty good!

Tommy Leep: Shit was legit

Frederic Barthelemy: Their partnership with the Little Skillet, is amazing and full of win for fried chicken among many other items. /The/ place to be for late dinner and drinks in SOMA

David Asheim: Blues music always good. Chicken great.

Art F: Get the Jambala with chicken & sausage. With good blues and a buzz it makes for a good meal.

Lucky J: This place is Open!. I am not sure why it says Closed.

Eric Gelinas: Great BBQ, Beer, and service. Very family friendly

Brittney Gilbert: They deliver. ribs. to your house.

scott ...: The banana pudding is tremendous. It's not pudding on any airs.