Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

1. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Matthew A.Matthew Anthony: Chicken and waffles and stuffed cinnamon maple syrup French toast were superb. Really. Great service.

Evan C.Evan Chen: Great spot for brunch! I highly recommend RSVP beforehand since there is always a line. I highly recommend the chicken & waffles! But you can't go wrong with other items on the menu.

Danny C.Danny Cahill: Food is amazing! Cornbread a must, and the chicken & waffles was great.

A Baked Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

2. A Baked Joint

9.4
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 120 tips and reviews

Raquel F.Raquel Freitas: Amazing bread and coffee. Definitely recommend the biscuit: imagine when a scone meets its fillings and make a very yummy dough.

Annie M.Annie Matt: Great study spot and the BISCUIT Sammie. The biscuit is a must try

MaiMai: Nice and sweet staff , Try the biscuit ( eggs and goat cheese). one of the best breakfast spots in DC.

Georgia Brown's is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

3. Georgia Brown's

8.0
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews

ElizabethElizabeth: Great ambiance and food. Delicious French toast, fried turkey and fried green tomatoes

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The "Devil" Shrimp is fantastic — stuffed with crab and combined with mac & cheese!

AndrewAndrew: Fried green tomatoes were the Chef's first signature dish and perfect for two to share… you'll want to share to save room for dessert!

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

4. Central Michel Richard

8.4
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

Shaggy N.Shaggy N.: The Cheese Puffs, Lobster Burger and Fried Chicken with Mashed Potato are a must have...so good!!!!!!

Anita S.Anita Sweeney: The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

Jewels K.Jewels K: Fried Chicken and Waffles are a must try! Maple Syrup emulsion is delicious!

NuVegan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

5. NuVegan Cafe

8.4
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 78 tips and reviews

Nicolas P.Nicolas Pratt: Try the Vegan Mac N' Cheese, and the Vegan fried Chicken Sandwich. Not very healthy, but very tasty and unique

MaverickMaverick: Get some of the meat substitutes. (i.e. Vegan fried chicken) They're always good. Very unique menu, excellent service, friendly staff. #iRecommend

Leticia E.Leticia Ebb: Shepherd's Pie & Mac n Cheese were amazing! The collard greens & green beans were also well seasoned! Yum!

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

6. Hill Country Barbecue Market

7.5
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Mondays are All You Can Eat brisket, pork spare ribs, market chicken & sides. I recommend the mac & cheese, sweet potato bourbon mash & corn pudding. Make sure to go there hungry, it's a lot of food!

VEEVEE: SO good ! 1st time here , great service & great food ! Fresh squeezed lemonade was EVERYTHING ! Mac & Cheese was perfection along with the campfire baked beans !

Liz C.Liz Caselli-Mechael: Sweet potato mash and Mac n cheese are musts

Maketto is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

7. Maketto

8.7
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert G: Coffee, fried chicken and amazing Asian food

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't leave without ordering the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and Bread made with organic chicken, five spice caramel, & housemade bread loaf.

EaterEater: The unique design, combining indoor/outdoor spaces and restaurant with retail, provides a home for an addictive dim sum brunch and beloved dishes like Taiwanese fried chicken. Read more.

Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

8. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Rita L.Rita Lassiter: Rita's must haves: shrimp and grits, white chocolate banana pudding :-).

Yvette F.Yvette Fibleuil: Shrimp & basil grits w/ pomegranate whiskey sour = must have combo! Bonus: ask for a side of bacon to sprinkle on top. ;-)

Anna B.Anna Bell: Shrimp and grits out the talapia is to die for

Art and Soul is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

9. Art and Soul

7.6
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Maggie A.Maggie A.: Drink the Lincoln's Garden (Hendrick's gin, basil, chili oil). Eat the fried green tomato ahi tuna and whatever your waiter/waitress recommends. They know their stuff.

Terri TravelerTerri Traveler: The fried green tomatoes, lamb shank, and mac n cheese are all amazing!

Andi R.Andi Radice: Excellent soul food gastropub. Try the shrimp & grits and fried chicken.

Ted's Bulletin is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

10. Ted's Bulletin

8.7
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 305 tips and reviews

Danny E.Danny Everett: Meatloaf was good. Mac & Cheese, Creamed corn was great.

Evan K.Evan Kroop: What can I say sometimes you find a neighborhood treasure and teds is it. Adult shakes a must home made poptarts (bacon peanut butter) eggs and homemade corn beef hash with cubes of real cornbread.!!!

AyeBrookeAyeBrooke: Great breakfast food... they have turkey sausage, the cheese grits are so good... and so is the smoked chicken salad sandwich...

Oohh’s & Aahh’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

11. Oohh’s & Aahh’s

7.3
1005 U St NW (btwn 10th & 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 97 tips and reviews

RebelRebel: You HAVE to get the Turkey Wings & Mac & Cheese!! Everything else is delicious also but those are top notch.

TerrellTerrell: The teriyaki salmon is incredible. A MUST! Can't go wrong w/ anything here though. Mac & cheese & greens are great as well.

MelvinMelvin: Collard greens, fried chicken and mac & cheese are fantastic.

Florida Avenue Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

12. Florida Avenue Grill

8.2
1100 Florida Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 69 tips and reviews

Shelby B.Shelby Bell Pike: Baked chicken with cornbread dressing, collards, baked mac n cheese and sweet tea -- good gosh almighty!

Reid D.Reid Dunavant: Best grilled biscuits since my grandma's!

Lindsey C.Lindsey Crawford: Crunchie iiiice

Birch & Barley is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

13. Birch & Barley

8.1
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Inauguration drinking games! Sure the truffle mac & cheese and honey-glazed duck breast are also worth Instagramming, but it's mostly the 555 beers that keeps Birch & Barley a DC best. Read more.

Kiki K.Kiki Karpus: One of the best meals@of my life. The duck was fantastic + the truffle herbed Mac & cheese. Don't even get me started on the beer list.

Washington PostWashington Post: Following an overnight cooling, the mac and cheese sticks are cut info 3-1/4-inch-by-1-inch bricks, coated with garlic-infused panko bread crumbs, fired and served with a sweet tomato relish. Read more.

Due South is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

14. Due South

8.5
301 Water St SE, Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Navy Yard · 25 tips and reviews

Scron D.Scron DC: Pulled pork, meatloaf, mac n cheese, wedge salad, everything! Try the house beers too. Great food & service - yum!

Frank S.Frank Shaw: The squash puppies and shrimp and grits are great!

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: B+. Due South is a great spot for groups looking for a laid back, casual brunch, complete with solid Southern food, a killer bottomless deal, and a side of sports. Read more.

St. Anselm is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Washington.

15. St. Anselm

9.1
1250 5th St NE (at Morse St NE), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Ivy City · 19 tips and reviews

Rob Z.Rob Zajdel: Came for brunch and everything was delicious. The biscuits are a good portion and a good way to start off.

AmandaAmanda: Biscuits are amazing

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Pimento cheese and biscuits a must