31 Best Southern Restaurants near Winter Park

“Stopped by with my son while in town for a swim meet and after visiting UCF. We split the PPP burger and the chicken and waffle. We need a place like this back home. Both were great! There were multiple things I wanted to try. Would recommend.“

“The BEST BBQ I have had in years. The brisket and pulled pork were extremely tender and flavorful, the baked beans and Mac & cheese were insane, and the red velvet cake was to die for. 10/10 recommend!“

“Tired of cooking? Can't cook? Then give Kookin' with Kim a try. You will be glad that you did! Reasonably priced. Hefty sized portions.“

“Absolutely amazing! Definitely one of the best meals of my life. Everything was top notch from beginning to end!“

“Great food and service, nice clean restaurant“

“Best food ever and excellent service, I really recommend to eat here. I love it a lot“

“So delicious! Excellent service from everyone, especially our server Shaun. He was so thorough and answered all our questions. The Cedar Key clams were to die for! I had the scallops and my husband had the burger for dinner- so freaking amazing ! I can’t say enough about this place! The owner was walking through the dining room checking on everyone, greeting everyone - thank you Carol for an exceptional experience!“

“This was probably my favorite place in Orlando. The burgers were juicy, loaded, and they offered interesting sauces (like the peach for the sloppy joe). The Nashville hawt burger is a must! The fried pickles were on point: I chose tartare which was the perfect sauce for them. Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10“

“Came in with my husband and son and the service was above and beyond what I would expect at a place like this. Someone came up (presumably a manager) to ask if it was our first time, explained the menu to us, and then surprised us with a complimentary app. It's not every day you experience this level of customer service. Not to mention the food was delicious!“

“Just called Rivers Lakeland to place a pick up order. Man answered the phone. Stated they don't take orders by phone have to do online. Told him I tried that wouldn't work. Said that's how they do take out. I've been going to 4 Rivers for years. Was ordering for six people over $100. Told him I'll find some place else to order from. Won't be back.“

“Great service, great food“

“Great feel, even better food and staff that has you planning your next visit before you leave. Thank you Chef Nikk and Fred!!“

“This was probably my favorite place in Orlando. The burgers were juicy, loaded, and they offered interesting sauces (like the peach for the sloppy joe). The Nashville hawt burger is a must! The fried pickles were on point: I chose tartare which was the perfect sauce for them. Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10“

“Hands down the best seafood I have had in a very long time. I was lucky to try this great food at a food truck Friday. The chicken and shrimp, my wife and 3 year old enjoyed. I went with the shrimp and crab. It was amazing. Fresh cooked to order. It came with potatoes, sausage and an ear of corn all smothered in this amazing homemade butter.I could go on and on about how great this meal was. And normally I don’t write about food, but this deserves 5 stars and more.I hope they are back in my town again next month because I really want to try the lobster.Great customer service and great people all around. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed.“

“Great experience at Bubba Gump in Orlando today! Finished up at Universal with my wife and daughter (her 9th birthday) and our daughter wanted to eat here. Doug was our waiter, he was very nice, knowledgeable of the menu, played a little trivia with us and responsive! Great server! Spinach artichoke dip was tasty, shrimp ravioli was fantastic and bourbon street mahi was good too! To top it off the staff came out and sang a birthday song with an ice cream sandwich. Great time all around! Thanks Doug for being a rockstar waiter and making our meal that much better!“

“Absolutely amazing food! We went for my boyfriend’s birthday and had a larger group, they treated us so well! And even gave complimentary sides! Always a 10/10 when we go☺️“

“We live in NJ and our family lives in Winter Park. They have breakfast at your restaurant every weekend. Your manager, I believe her name is Nicole, has been very helpful the past few years with helping us get a gift card for our family as a Christmas gift. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate her kindness. She is an incredible employee.“

“My group of friends meet every Wednesday at noon. The food portions can't be topped For a small business the menu is tremendous. Pam and Kathy are the Best.“

“Beautifully decor, great staff, and amazing food. The owners are wonderful ppl. Highly recommend their food! Very reasonable prices and hours are 6am -2pm.“

“Once you navigate through the various rules associated with the all-you-can-eat menu (explained by the server), be prepared for some awesome Korean/Sushi cuisine! Come hungry to get the most bang for the $50 per person. Our group tried a combination of meats and sushi. I gorged myself on tuna nigiri, which was very good. The meats were also excellent. I particularly liked the marinated sirloin. Salad bar and bread selections were good. Our waiter was attentive, which always makes a big difference.“

“Doordash needs to update their menu. Because there’s nothing worse than calling to confirm correct order with staff that’s most of the time rude. Every time I call it’s a problem but nothing I can do when I’m just trying to order food correctly and spend money there.“

“Fantastic Service !!! Great Food !!!“

“When we’re on the road we always stop at a Cracker Barrel for dinner! We can always count on excellent food, clean bathrooms and even a little shopping for gifts before we head back on the road!! 👍“

“So much fun! I can’t wait to come back again! Jay was a great guide“

“Cheddars has become our favorite restaurant in the Central Florida area! Last night again, it did not disappoint! The blackened chicken got rave reviews from my friends, as did the salmon, and I got my usual blackened white fish on rice with a loaded baked potato and house salad. Friends raved about the carrots and the broccoli casserole. And oh yeah, the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream -- out of this world! Ample portions, reasonably priced, nice staff, and upscale environment.“

“Love Cheddar's Family meals for my sales lunches. Great food, Great value, and I have always received Great service. Now, if I can figure out how to reset my password so I can use all the points I've earned for a years worth of lunches! I've tried, but I never get the "reset your password " email and yes, I checked my Spam folder. I get the confirmation of order emails so I know it's what they have on file. 🤔“

“Great place for good old southern food especially collards and black eyed peas for New Year’s Day. We were in search of some traditional southern food for New Year’s Day. Everything we ate was delicious including the desserts. Staff was very friendly and personable. We met “Mama” who had just made from scratch some ‘hoppin’ John’. I would definitely recommend this restaurant any day of the year.“

“The Chicken and the mash potatoes with gravy!!“

“the ribs were cold but everything else was good & hot. Highly recommend the catfish.“

“Food is great! But please tell me how do you expect patrons to throw their trash away? This is such a huge flaw in your dinning room.“