13 Best Southern Restaurants near Cambridge

The Smoke Shop BBQ - Harvard Square Barbecue • $$
8 Holyoke St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Sausage and Pulled Pork Platter
The Smoke Shop BBQ's Hot Wings
Texas Toast with Garlic Butter
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Fried Chicken Basket
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Kid's Brisket Plate
Pork Belly Burnt
Brussels Sprouts

“Holy.. freakin ... moly. I've been to the smoke shop before, but this location?? BANANAS! The bartender, Daisy, is an absolute industry legend and made me this mezcal cocktail that I would sacrifice an appendage for. And yes, also.... The service was flawless. Carl, the director, was at the door and greeted me with a smile and welcoming energy. And like... damn dude... chill... what restaurant DO is in the floor crushing the service game? I'll tell you... him. The food is wild. Pimento Mac and cheese? Bro... they literally put the MAC in Mac and cheese. No wonder French Montana names his mixtapes Mac and cheese . Coleslaw f***s. Nashville sliders... STAAAAHHHPP IT. The only thing spicier in this world is the bartender . Absolutely gem of a restaurant and a pleasure to have in a city with no good bbq. Thank you!“

4.3 Superb88 Reviews
The Smoke Shop BBQ Barbecue • $$
25 Hampshire St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Pit Boss Combo Brisket Pulled Pork Pulled Chicken
1st Place Rib Plate Half Slab
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Brussels Sprouts
The Corn Bread
The Cornbread
Mac & Cheese
Brisket Plate
Pimento Mac
BBQ Sauces

“I went to Paul Baier’ Woodstock AI meetup at The Smoke Shop in Kendall Square and met some amazing people. The service was good, I had an Irish coffee while meeting with everyone at the place which was very accommodating to our event. It was great ??“

3.9 Good94 Reviews
Buttermilk & Bourbon Southern • $$
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston - 2.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs
Fried Chicken with Side of White BBQ Sauce
Fresh Fried Beignets with Chocolate
Fried Chicken Sliders
Brisket Mac & Cheese
Wagyu Burger Sliders
Chicken & Waffles
Honey Biscuits
Creamy Burrata
Chicken Wings

“Must make a reservation to this spot. There is indoor and outdoor seating in this picturesque part of Boston.Starting with the signature warm honey glazed biscuits. This wasn't it for me. The glaze was baked on and created a hard almost sticky crust. The inside was more of a cornbread texture than biscuit.Everything is shareable so we got the New Orleans BBQ shrimp. Which was extremely flavorful. Definitely heavy on the veggies and a nice amount of shrimp. The house special buttermilk fried chicken was so crunchy and delicious. You don't need any sauce. Lastly the tuna was very good also.Ending with the fried beignets. Finally a spot outside of New Orleans that gets it right. Light, fluffy I could've just kept popping them.The drinks we got were the praline espresso martini ,Jenny herbal peach tea lemonade and Divination. All are recommended.“

4.2 Good438 Reviews
The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport Southern • $$
343 Congress St, Boston - 3.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pork Belly Burnt
Pulled Chicken
The Corn Bread
The Cornbread
Baby Back Ribs
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
Pulled Pork
Burnt Ends

“Food came out very quickly. When the food was served they also gave us several bottles of various sauces to use at our discretion, which as a sauce enjoyer I greatly appreciated. The fried chicken and pulled BBQ chicken were both excellent, especially with sauce. The restaurant is certainly a bit noisy and active but the food will quickly absorb your attention.“

4.3 Superb132 Reviews
Grace By Nia Southern
60 Seaport Blvd #325, Boston - 3.5 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Heat Chicken Wings - Grilled
Piri Piri Shrimp & Unicorn Grits
Carrot Cake Chicken and Waffles
Our Lobster Mac and Cheese
Bourbon Peach Spare Ribs
Chargrilled Oysters - GF
Smoked Deviled Eggs - GF
Cajun Fried Mushrooms
Cajun Jambalaya - GF
Fried Green Tomatoes

“what can we can say, Grace by Nia did not disappoint it exceeded the expectations. What a wonderful place the restaurant is TOPSHELF the cuisine is a fusion of Cajun creole flare seasoned well with a wonderful array of spices, every dish was good. we had a party of 10 and all the Appetizers on the menu and most of Entrees were ordered. Man ooooooooooh Man the flavor from each dish were good the dessert and drinks were good too. Folks this is you just have to go to and experience it for yourself, the live music the ambiance the food and drinks, the waitstaff yes the waitstaff our waitress was Kat she's a warm beautiful ambassador for the restaurant Grace by Nia the group enjoyed her and to top off the night the owner of Nia Grace came to the table and spoke to the group. You can't loose if choose to spend an evening at Grace by Nia.“

4.1 Good255 Reviews
Rosebud Indian-American Bar & Kitchen American • $$
381 Summer St, Somerville - 1.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Croque Madame
Avocado Burrata Toast
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken Sandwich
Huevos Rancheros
Fried Chicken
Classic Benny
Fries

“Rewriting my review because the place has changed hands and changed menus. Pleasantly surprised to see that brunch was still on the menu, and even more pleasantly surprised to see these awesome Indian brunch fusion dishes. We got the butter chicken eggs Benedict and the masala chai French toast. It was super fun and delicious, definitely considering becoming a regular. My only regret is that the portions have shrunk somewhat since the previous owners.“

3.8 Good166 Reviews
Sweet Cheeks Q Barbecue • $$
1381 Boylston St, Boston - 2.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Pulled Pork Beans Broccoli Cheese Salad
Biscuits with Honey Butter
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Pulled Pork Sandwich
BBQ Chopped Brisket
Buttermilk Biscuits
Bucket of Biscuits
Pulled Chicken
Pepper Potatoes
Mac & Cheese

“Nice choice after we viewed the Gardner museum which is a ten minute walk even on a rainy day on a Saturday afternoon. Service was friendly. Get the biscuits and a brisket burnt ends sandwich. Side salad was also very good with Brussels sprouts hazelnuts and other ingredients!“

3.9 Good112 Reviews
Bacco Ristorante & Bar Italian • $$
107 Salem St, Boston - 2.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Piccata Lemon & Capers Garlic Capellini Torta
Crispy Garlic Calamari with Spicy Three Peppers
Vanilla Bean Cannoli
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Seafood Scampi
Lobster Ravioli
Tiramisu
Sausage

“Absolutely delightful! The food selection is incredible, and all of our selections were done to perfection. Very nice wine list - something for everyone. Of course, an ample cocktail list. Attentive waitstaff who do not hover. Cozy environment.Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and time there. Will definitely go again.“

4.2 Good112 Reviews
Hunter's Kitchen and Bar Soul Food • $$
110 Dorchester St, Boston - 4.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lambo's Shrimp & Crab Gumbo
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Honey Butter Cornbread
Fried Chicken Dinner
Corn Bread and Butter
Popcorn Chicken
Brisket Sliders
Shrimp & Grits
Smash Burger
Mac & Cheese

“Get the biscuits. Don't think; just get them. Thank me later. You get four per order and each one takes two bites. They're out of this world! I could eat them all day. I also got gumbo. I'm from the South, Gulf Coast, so I know my gumbo. Chef knows what he's doing. The roux is dark and velvety, with the right amount of spice. You can get full on a cup. Shrimp are enormous, and crab is so tender. Lots of yummy okra and peppers (I wish those were chopped smaller). The cocktails are delicious too. This is a neighborhood bar/restaurant you'll want to come back to time and time again. Eat everything. Also, Haley is ab awesome bartender! Super helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about all the things.“

4 Good145 Reviews
Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge Lounges • $$
81 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park - 8.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Lobster Mac & Cheese
Fried Whole Chicken Wings
Oxtail w Mac & Cheese
Southern Corn Muffins
Sautéed Green Beans
Baked Mac N' Cheese
Lemon Pepper Wings
Chicken Wings Combo
Seafood and Grits
Chicken & Waffles

“I had shrimp and grits delicious, the friend cat fish and grits..yummy. We went for brunch the restaurant had nice vibes and good music. However, at times, music was too loud, and we could hear each other speak too loud for 12 pm. We wanted their peach cobbler, but they only served it for dinner.“

3.8 Good204 Reviews
The smoke shop Barbecue • $$
80 Causeway St, Boston - 2.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Burnt Ends Sandwich

“Why can I not order wings on the Doordash app? I can order everything else but NOT wings??The food is great, service could be better.Multiple times I stopped by during lunch for wings and their excuse was "No wings right now, check back at 2 pm". I did check back after the recommended time and still no wings.. ridiculous .. A real hit or miss if you stop by the TD HUB a lot for lunch.Main reason for this review is to add "wings" as an option to order PICKUP on the Doordash app.“

4.2 Good33 Reviews
Loretta's Last Call Southern • $$
1 Lansdowne St, Boston - 1.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken & Waffles Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Serrano & Roasted Corn Hush Puppies
Hot Chicken with White Bread Pickles
Cajun Fish Sandwich
Loretta's Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Wings
Brisket Tacos

“We are big fan of Loretta's Last Call and have been here many times. If you're looking for a down home southern experience this won't let you down. Live music and dancing is always grear here. On this particular visit we came for the Johnny Cash brunch, and it was a lot of fun. What excellent service from Gail today!My only piece of feedback is about our visit was about the biscuits and gravey, as seen on the menu. Be prepared for the irony when it comes out and is served with only a single biscuit... Well... It is a southern themed restaurant. We'll be back, we love this place... Bad grammer and all. No judgement - I'm just a simple guy from Indiana ?!“

3.6 Good152 Reviews
Nash Bar & Stage Bar • $$
253 Tremont St, Boston - 2.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar & Sour Cream Cornbread
Chicken & Waffles
Nashty Nachos
Potato Wedges
Beignets

“dined here before seeing a comedy show at the wilbur. excellent service, great food, and speedy. they were great about making sure we were out in time for our show. the food is really good and so are the drinks! i'd definitely recommend it.“

3.8 Good113 Reviews
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