Cafeteria 15L is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

1. Cafeteria 15L

8.6
1116 15th St (at L St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Sacramento · 84 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: The Mac & Cheese is amazing and the Happy Hour prices are totally reasonable....so get there before 7pm.

Shelby F.Shelby Finch: Chicken & waffles on the dinner menu was fantastic.

Tina O.Tina Oliver Caparella: Heavenly smells...and the Mac and cheese is fabulous!!

The Porch Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

2. The Porch Restaurant & Bar

7.9
1815 K St (btwn 18th & 19th St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 61 tips and reviews

Jackie D.Jackie D: I love this place. Typically I'm not a fan of brunch food. But the Brunch here is fantastic, great riffs off of Southern Classics like fried oysters Benedict! Lots of non-brunchy items too.

MicheleMichele: Delicious cornbread and Po boys!

Lisa L.Lisa Lukowski: They change the menu every day, but some items remain a staple. Try the Shrimp n Grits -- it has bacon in it, as well as a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce!

Ink Eats & Drinks is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

3. Ink Eats & Drinks

8.6
2730 N St (at 28th St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 75 tips and reviews

Nick E.Nick Engvall: Macaroni and cheese with Sriracha, and the best people in town. Ink is the best!

Corrie E.Corrie E.: The mac and cheese is amazing!

Jason Y.Jason Yelsnit: Go on a weekend for the Bloody Mary Bar brunch and try the Jalapeño Biscuits & Gravy or Fried Egg Sandwich with Bleu Cheese!

The Rind is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

4. The Rind

8.4
1801 L St #40 (at 18th St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 22 tips and reviews

Jerry L.Jerry Lee: Great atmosphere. Great service. Great suggestions. Get the Prosciutto Mac and Cheese!

Cathy L.Cathy Lagala: Great place for cheese lovers. Our waitress was very informative helping pick cheeses to go with our wine. "Not Your Moms Mac & Cheese" is delicious!!

Christina M.Christina Mathis: Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nice wine selection and the food is delicious! Imaginative takes on mac and cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches.

bacon & butter is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

5. bacon & butter

8.7
5913 Broadway (at 59th St), Sacramento, CA
Breakfast Spot · Elmhurst · 53 tips and reviews

Jesse C.Jesse Carillo: Get the Biscuit, Bacon & Gravy. You won't be disappointed. Ask for no chives if your not into that.

Michael Edward J.Michael Edward Jones: Best biscuits & gravy I've had in YEARS!!!!!!! Staff is wicked amazing!! Southern charm in Sacramento!! They did it right!

Jeremy G.Jeremy Gallus: Without a doubt my (new) favorite breakfast place. Absolutely delicious. Biscuits and Gravy, grilled cheese Brie and French toast are out of this world.

Selland's Market-Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

6. Selland's Market-Café

9.1
5340 H St (at El Dorado Way), Sacramento, CA
Café · East Sacramento · 57 tips and reviews

Gina F.Gina Funk Nelson: Carnitas Sandwich, cous cous salad. Berries. Breakfast pizzas. Tuna sand which ask to add pickles. Sunday mimosas. Mac n cheese.

Jeannie H.Jeannie Hanson: Best Macaroni and Cheese in town. And, when you just need a snack, you can get a simple side of it for just $3.50. yum. (also, tuna sandwich is best ever)

Melon L.Melon L: Don't bother with the mac and cheese or brisket. The brussels sprouts on the other hand are a hit.

Shady Lady Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

7. Shady Lady Saloon

8.3
1409 R St (at 14th St), Sacramento, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Sacramento · 114 tips and reviews

SamarSamar: Try the Fried Green Tomatoes, the BBQ Pork Crepes, and a Blood & Sand (my favorites)!!

Rebecca A.Rebecca Adler: Get the fried green tomatoes!

Matthew A.Matthew Allison: Fried green tomatoes, followed by the turkey melt all while drinking a Stella...........also some of the best French fries I've ever had, great spot!

Iron Horse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

8. Iron Horse Tavern

8.5
1800 15th St (at R St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Sacramento · 25 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam McCrimson: Great atmosphere and some very delicious Mac and cheese. The jalapeño Mac and cheese is the best one!

Andrea &.Andrea "Dre": I highly recommend the jalapeño Mac n cheese. It's full of flavor and has a slight kick to it. Just the right amount of cheese and the crispy crumbs on top give it a nice little crunch!

Roshel A.Roshel Aghassi: Get the buttermilk to start with. French toast was good. The Korean fried chicken was muah...

Stagecoach Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

9. Stagecoach Restaurant

8.1
4365 Florin Rd (at Lincolnshire Dr), Sacramento, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kim D.Kim Duke: This,place is the best and cheapp...try the #20 and biscuits and gravy anddd butter grits

Oz H.Oz Hanson: Price is right food is Good. Try the chicken & waffle

George W.George White: The breakfast sandwich is ridiculously good!!

Ella Dining Room & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

10. Ella Dining Room & Bar

8.9
1131 K St (at 12th St), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Sacramento · 135 tips and reviews

TWO MEN AND A TRUCKTWO MEN AND A TRUCK: The wood fried chicken with fresh ricotta dumplings is an amazing entree!

Alyssa L.Alyssa Lulie: If on menu, the pork chop with poblano smoked Gouda grits is great. Make sure, however, that you don't miss the bone marrow.

Tyler C.Tyler Collins: Make sure to get the Mac & Cheese. Either the Lobster Mac at dinner or split the Mac & Salmon with a friend for lunch.

Jack's Urban Eats is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

11. Jack's Urban Eats

8.3
1230 20th St (at Capitol Ave), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 53 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vick: Stay classic and get the classic tri tip sandwich with a side of the best Mac n cheese!

Gurlygurl P.Gurlygurl Panda: Mac and cheese is a must try.

Beto B.Beto Betancourt: Try the Mac and Cheese - Say cheeeeese!

Black Bear Diner Sacramento - Natomas is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

12. Black Bear Diner Sacramento - Natomas

7.7
2700 El Centro Rd (at W El Camino Ave), Sacramento, CA
Diner · 80 tips and reviews

Troy N.Troy Nelson: New York Steak & Eggs breakfast (with diced red potatoes, scrambled eggs, and two large biscuits). Get ready to fill your gut!

Marci M.Marci Martinez: Gotta have the biscuit with blackberry jam. Soo yummy!

Robert G.Robert Green: Try the Biscuits and Gravy

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

13. The Cheesecake Factory

8.3
1771 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Arden Fair · 57 tips and reviews

XrissypoohXrissypooh: Delicious food! Try the chicken & biscuits. Don't wear dark clothing, napkins get lint all over you!!

🌹Tanya F.🌹Tanya Faison🌹: Chicken n biscuits or Orange chicken ...everything here is excellent

Rosalinda C.Rosalinda Castro: Fried macaroni and cheese balls

Jack's Urban Eats is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

14. Jack's Urban Eats

7.5
545 Munroe St (at Fair Oaks Blvd), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Stacey W.Stacey W: Get the southern fried chicken salad. The bomb!!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCKTWO MEN AND A TRUCK: By far a favorite lunch spot. I love their turkey sandwiches, urban fries and mac and cheese!

Emily M.Emily McClure: Barbecue chicken sandwich with urban fries. Mac and cheese is to dieee forr!!

Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Sacramento.

15. Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse

9.0
1322 V St (at 14th St), Sacramento, CA
Brewery · Central Sacramento · 11 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Super tasty brisket, pulled pork, and collards. Look out, the pretzel is going to steal the show!

Ladd T.Ladd Temple: Pork belly burnt ends are spectacular. The brisket just melts in your mount. Coleslaw is very good. If you’re in Sac, you’ve got to stop by!

David H.David Hylton: Brisket Tavos and Red Beans and Rice.