Pecan Lodge is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

1. Pecan Lodge

9.1
2702 Main St (at Pryor St), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

Athena L.Athena LaBelle: Everything here is worth the wait, the Mac and Cheese is creamy, the meat is smoky, and the staff remember your name after taking your order. Get there about 30 before opening and hear the bell call.

Doris H.Doris Hu: Best brisket and collard greens ever! The collard greens are a bit spicy which makes it even better.

JL A.JL AA: Brisket,pulled pork, coleslaw,beef ribs, mac n cheese

Hypnotic Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

2. Hypnotic Donuts

8.7
9007 Garland Rd (at Emerald Isle Dr & Gaston Pky), Dallas, TX
Donut Shop · 88 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul Dollar: Wonderful food; the chicken biscuits are more than enough breakfast for one person. Try splitting one with a friend!

Lisa G.Lisa Gregory: If you're tired of plain glazed donuts, definitely try this place out! So many interesting and tasty options. I love the Triple 6 and you can't go wrong with an Amy's chicken biscuit.

Stephen K.Stephen Kilbøurn: The kaye chicken biscuit is awesome. It's big, too. The coffee is from Oak Cliff, so it's good too.

Ida Claire is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

3. Ida Claire

8.8
5001 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Ahmad A.Ahmad Al-k: One of my favorite places in Addison!! Good drinks, the chicken waffle is soo good!! No more French fries try the fried tomato that was just perfect with the pesto dip!!

Lee D.Lee Diaz: Ida Claire offers some great Southern fare (see what I did there?). The drink selection offers a variety of Juleps and other flavorful options. Also try the crawfish beignets and fried green tomatoes

Meredith W.Meredith Warren: This. Place. Is. Amazing. I like it for brunch or dinner best. You won’t know where to start, so here are my favorites: Fried green tomatoes, crawfish beignets, waffle benedict, chicken in a biscuit.

The Porch is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

4. The Porch

9.0
2912 N Henderson Ave (at Willis Ave.), Dallas, TX
New American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

Suma T.Suma Thomas: Strawberry Crush (cocktail) was really good! The Mac and Cheese and The Stodg Burger were really good as well! The Gooey Buttery Cake was amazing (that coming from a Chocolate lover)!!

Dallas Foodie (.Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.): 3 delicious words: "Buttermilk Fried Chicken". They made it a salad with applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese, and avocado— sub in their ranch dressing and you have one of my favorite salads!

Kecia H.Kecia Held: Moscow mule is fantastic. We wanted to lick the plates after the gooey butter cake. Mac n cheese very good too.

Ellen's is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

5. Ellen's

8.1
1790 N Record St (at Corbin St), Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Hunt: Service and food both are excellent! Get the cajun shrimp and cheese grits.

LaReina F.LaReina Florireña: Shrimp and Grits was amazing and so was the chai tea latte ! Great service

Deon M.Deon Melton: A generous portion of the poached egg and grits was delicious and came in at under $10.00 total after the free soft drink 4square special.

Bubba's Cooks Country is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

6. Bubba's Cooks Country

8.6
6617 Hillcrest Ave (Rosedale Ave), Dallas, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 54 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Breakfasts are delicious with their egg, cheese, and meat biscuits for around $2 each, but people really come for the fried chicken. They also have the usual sides like mashed potatoes and gravy. Read more.

Matthew B.Matthew Bolanos: Hands down one of my favorite fried chicken places. If you have a chance, eat inside. It has a cool 50's vibe inside.

Luc V.Luc V: Fried chicken is definitely some of the best... Catfish, chicken and dumplings, and the green beans aren't too bad neither

Lucky's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

7. Lucky's Cafe

8.8
3531 Oak Lawn Ave (at Bowser Ave), Dallas, TX
Diner · 83 tips and reviews

Stephen W.Stephen Wade: Lucky's chicken fried chicken waffle is one of the best kept secrets in all of Dallas. Get it fully loaded (butter, syrup, gravy, etc). Seriously! You will not be disappointed.

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The large, '50s-style diner serves great sandwiches, salads and veggie tacos, but the real draws here are the crispy outside, juicy inside chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken and hot cornbread. Read more.

Marc M.Marc Marx: Honey is amazing with fresh biscuits

Streets Fine Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

8. Streets Fine Chicken

8.8
3857 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris McCann: Wow! Streets is of the hook. The fried chicken, the chicken and dumplings, and the biscuits are all amazing.

Micheal D.Micheal Danbom: The fried chicken and Mac & cheese are incredible!

marqseanmarqsean: meatloaf, pork chop, shrimp and grits, pot pie

Oddfellows is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

9. Oddfellows

8.4
316 W 7th St (btwn N Bishop Ave & N Madison Ave), Dallas, TX
Diner · 147 tips and reviews

Lukas K.Lukas Kratochvil: Try the Odfelloow's Fried Chicken + Honey Waffle -

Michelle S.Michelle Stephenson: Great place to relax and have a casual meal. The fried chicken is amazing!

Dan P.Dan Pham: The fried chicken is pretty solid, great service, & good cocktails. Sadly, to me the Mac & Cheese was not that great.

Lockhart Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

10. Lockhart Smokehouse

8.6
400 W Davis St (at N. Bishop Ave.), Dallas, TX
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews

Schlitz M.Schlitz Milwaukee: You can't go wrong with anything here on the menu. Staff is so friendly and welcoming! The Mac & cheese is amazing and you have to try hominy!

Maria K.Maria Kahn: Ok let's see....the brisket is AMAZING, the baby back rib TO DIE FOR, the Lockhart cole slaw DELICIOUS, the potato salad YUMMY and the habanero Mac 'n Cheese (beware) SPICY!!

Lori M.Lori Minor: Yummy pork ribs...shoulder clod...habanero mac n cheese. Beans are sinful

Norma's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

11. Norma's Cafe

8.7
17721 Dallas Pkwy #130 (at Trinity Mills Rd.), Dallas, TX
Café · 70 tips and reviews

Zig B.Zig Baird: Biscuits are excellent. Chicken fried steak is top notch as well. Great atmosphere.

Tiffany O.Tiffany Oplacio: This place is AWESOME! it's my first time here and the food is terrific! The smoked turkey omelette is a hit! The chicken fried chicken magnificent, and don't forget the biscuit and gravy! Se Bon!

M M.M Myers: Pies are overrated but their beef tips on Thursday night with Mac and cheese and green beans is to die for

Celebration Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

12. Celebration Restaurant

8.9
4503 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX
American Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Danny W.Danny Wells: The Cornbread is the bomb!

Jenn R.Jenn Riemer: The Chicken Fried Steak with Jalepeño Gravy is outstanding. Also be sure to try the Jalepeño Cornbread!

Meghan W.Meghan Willette: Fried okra is to die for. Great southern style food for an out-of-towner's first meal

Mike's Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

13. Mike's Chicken

9.2
4234 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Jeannette A.Jeannette A: Arguably the best fried chicken spot in Dallas. Not only is the chicken delicious but the SIDES are the BOMB. Get your chicken SPICY. Also get a side of Green Beans and Baked Beans

Sirus O.Sirus Orndoff: Anything fried chicken is amazing. However, the sides are all homemade and amazing.

Frankie L.Frankie Lara: Voted best fried chicken in texas

Norma's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

14. Norma's Cafe

8.3
1123 W Davis St (at N Winnetka Ave), Dallas, TX
Diner · 52 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hurt: Ask for Pat. She's lot's of fun. Norma's on Davis in North Oak Cliff has some of the best home southern cooking around. Great breakfast and catfish!

RobynRobyn: Sweet tea and chicken fried chicken (or steak) is the best after a long night out. :)

KERRY P.KERRY PROKUP: Best biscuits in the US!

Meddlesome Moth is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Dallas.

15. Meddlesome Moth

8.9
1621 Oak Lawn Ave (at Hi Line Dr), Dallas, TX
Gastropub · Design District · 258 tips and reviews

Preston K.Preston K: Blue Crab Fritters & Shrimp and Grits - Best share plates

Maria G.Maria Guzman Del Rio: My picks... I recommend the shrimp and grits and Moscow mule.

Lauren A.Lauren Aiken: For two, I suggest sharing one order of mussels (classic or Thai) and one shared plate (shrimp and grits is delish). Fav draft beer = Rogue