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

Lauren H.Lauren H: Chicken & waffles and catfish tacos are outstanding!

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

9.0
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!

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

3. Wishbone Restaurant

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

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

MNathan J.MNathan Jaques: Try the crunchy french toast

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

4. 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

Diego R.Diego Reynoso: Souther cooking at its best from the fried chicken to the homemade charcuterie

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!

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

Tari L.Tari Landsberger: Ask if they have sweet potato fries (they don't have them every day) , the sauce they serve with them is amazing!

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

Alex G.Alex Gasca: Had the big D smothered! Was great!!! The dry fried chicken is really good also. Crispy and juicy

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

8.0
8125 S Halsted St (btwn W 81st St & W 82nd St), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Gresham · 21 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd B: Catfish and rice dinner the best. Light, tasty. Hats off to the chef here!

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

CheapismCheapism: This popular spot welcomes diners with a family atmosphere and great prices. The menu changes daily and includes dishes like meatloaf, pork spare ribs, fried chicken and other soul food items. Read more.

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

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

10. Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken

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

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!

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

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

11. 6978 Soul Food

7.6
6978 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Galewood · 17 tips and reviews

Sabrina R.Sabrina Recendez: The catfish, macaroni and cheese, yams, collard greens, and banana pudding are my favorite dinner ever! Full bar, and a beautiful atmosphere make this my favorite soul food spot in Chicagoland.

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!

Pearl's Place is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Chicago.

12. Pearl's Place

7.6
3901 S Michigan Ave (at E Pershing Rd), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 36 tips and reviews

Taji C.Taji Clark: Some of the BEST salmon croquettes I've tasted! Delish!

Pearl's PlacePearl's Place: Why settle for a "Taste" when you could have it ALL? We're serving Chicago's favorite lunch buffet and breakfast all day, in our cool, comfy dining room - topped off with friendly service.

Leon T.Leon Towns Sr.: Get the buffet a little bit of everything!

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.....