5 Best Southern Restaurants near Des Moines

Flying Mango Southern • $$
4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Red Neck Surf N Turf Catfish and Loin Back Ribs
Corn Bread with Cinnamon Honey Butter
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Southwest Chocolate Cake
Braised Collard Greens
Goat Cheese and Potato
24-Hour Beef Brisket
Redneck Surf and Turf
BBQ Chopped Brisket
Redneck Surf-N-Turf

“Great food and service. Delicious barbeque, and best catfish and Southern cuisine in town.“

4.6 Superb82 Reviews
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Bubba

Bubba Southern • $$
200 10th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with Hot Honey and Homemade Gravy
Chicken Fried Steak with Grilled Asparagus
Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Half-Bird
Shrimp & Grits with Collard Greens
Cocktails- Tobacco & Leather
Stone Fruit Old Fashioned
Southern Catfish Skillet
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Bourbon Bananas Foster
Fried Chicken Dinner

“delicious friendly staff most definitely reccomend. I didn't know you had to reserve a spot here. the host and hostess and managers were great getting my family a table. we most definitely will be going back.“

4.4 Superb230 Reviews
Good Eatin's American •
2412 48th Pl, Des Moines

“We went to Confluence Brewery to listen to Seth Jamison sing solo and play the acoustic guitar. While we were there, we tried Good Eatin's food truck. The food was good. I'm giving them 4 stars, only because I didn't order my brisket grilled cheese sandwich. Someone else picked it out. It would not have been my first option. Hey! It was free, and I didn't have to think about what to select. It was tasty and filling. My people thought the street tacos were delicious, and my dad thought the batter on the catfish was just o.k. (he cooks a lot, so he's picky). I will try them again during Ragbrai, and I will give a 2nd review.“

4.8 Superb4 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Mac-N-Cheese Waffles with Asheville Hot Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Chicken and Waffles
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
'Old Skool' Breakfast Bowl
Tupelo Shrimp & Grits GF
Classic Chicken & Waffles

“This is one of the best happy hours that I’ve been to - I highly recommend it!“

3.7 Good287 Reviews
Cajun Belle Cajun • $
5460 Merle Hay Rd Suite A, Johnston - 6.14 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Andouille Sausage & Cheese Kolache
Filé Gumbo 1 Quart 2 5 Servings
Andouille Egg & Cheese Kolache
Strawberry Cheesecake Kolache
Jambalaya and Boudin Balls
Andouille & Cheese Kolache
Pine Island PO’ Boy’
Cajun Belle Kolache
Strawberry Kolache
Boudin Cajun Belle

“If you like local, down-to-earth, made with love Cajun cuisine, this is your spot! The Owner is genuine and cares about every ingredient he puts into his dishes. Not enough words to describe the quality of food, taste, flavor, and presentation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.8 Superb108 Reviews