5 Best Southern Restaurants near St. Petersburg

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
2151 54th Ave. N I-275 &, 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Scrambled Egg Grits Fried Apples
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
U S Farm-Raised Fried Catfish - 1 Piece
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Chicken Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Biscuits

“It is just a warm friendly place to sit down and relax. The three of us had an awesome meal and our waitress was quick and on top of everything. Friendly smiling a lot. Just like sitting down to a home cooked meal. Ready to go back ❤️❤️❤️“

4.2 Good198 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Shop • $
1221 4th St N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad on Croissant
Classic Chicken Salad Scoop with Fruit
Children Salad Sammy on a Croissant
Chicken Salad Croissant
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Loaded Potato Soup
Olivia's Old South
Chicken Salad blt
Buffalo Barclay
Broccoli Salad

“I got the chicken salad BLT with the Cranberry Kelli, as a combo, with a loaded potato soup for my man and a side of their broccoli salad. I usually get the triple scoop, but felt like having a sandwich and it was to die for. I haven't been to this location until today (03-19-2024) and I absolutely love the location and the manager. He was so funny, and loved his vibe. Everyone was so nice when we came here. And it was my man's first time ever at any Chicken Salad Chick, so we'll definitely be back. This location is convenient and perfect. Parking lot is small, but there's plenty of it. Definitely recommend this place if you love chicken or chicken salad. It's fresh and tasty.Parking: Small lot but plenty of places“

4.5 Superb72 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company Brunch • $
662 Central Ave, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Maple Street Biscuit Company
The Sticky Maple Sandwich
Iced Cinnamon Biscuit
Side of Sausage Gravy
Bluegrass Grits Bowl
Chicken and Waffles
The Squawking Goat
The Five and Dime
Chicken Biscuit
Pumpkin Waffle

“Mostly GoodMaple Street has a fun vibe. It’s a little loud and jarring in the morning, but everyone is friendly and pleasant. It’s typical fast-casual, order at the counter and they call out when it’s ready. Prices are reasonable.I had “The Farmer”, fried chicken on a biscuit with bacon, cheddar and apple butter. It was very tasty and filling. I had to deconstruct it so I could eat it. My only complaint was that the apple butter was very cold—quite incongruous. It would have been much nicer if it was room temperature. We also got the “Bluegrass Grits Bowl”. It’s a large bowl of grits topped with an egg, cheese, green onions and a slightly spicy sauce. Unfortunately, the main component of the bowl was the grits. While they had flavor, they were terribly gummy—very unpleasant.I would go again and stick with biscuits and chicken.“

4.2 Good94 Reviews
PoFolks Restaurant American • $
2001 34th St N, St. Petersburg

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried Chicken Dinner Platter Mixed
Chicken & Dumplings Lunch
Chicken Fried Steak
Mississippi Mud Pie
Red Beans and Rice
Chicken Livers
Mac and Cheese
Fish and Chips
Fried Pickles

“When I was 16, (now 46) my first job was as a busboy at the only (or one of the few )Po Folks north of the Mason-Dixon line in Western Pennsylvania. Not only was it my first job, but it also provided a taste of southern cooking that I wouldn't have had otherwise. Greens, red beans and rice, fried okra, black eyed peas, I loved it all then on top of the fried chicken and other items. That restaurant closed over 20 years ago now and the chain has dwindled to a few locations in northern FL.Simply, if you like Cracker Barrel, you will like Pofolks. Lots of the same options (except breakfast isn't served beyond breakfast hours) and lots of the same food options you'll find at any other southern style "Meat and 3" restaurant. The food all tastes the same as it did and the fried chicken is always good. I happened to eat at another PoFolks in Pensacola a few years ago and had the same experience there. Even the dishware is the same that I remember washing all those years ago.My wife had never experienced PoFolks and she enjoyed it. And the prices are still a good value with generous portion sizes. If you want a simple, southern style meal in St. Pete or Tampa, PoFolks is a good choice.“

4 Good139 Reviews
Bernie's Soul Food • $
3135 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg

“Definitely recommend Bernie's, I'm 39 yrs old and been eating Bernie's since I was a young lad spending the weekend at my aunt's in St Pete. Even now me and my wife drive from Bradenton just to get a plate. Being a cook myself I recognize good food and they got it“

4.4 Superb12 Reviews
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