7 Best Southern Restaurants near Dallas

“The chicken n’ dumplings were awesome, everyone is so friendly, and it was just a pleasure to dine here. Definitely did not leave hungry nor disappointed. I visited due to lunch with work colleagues, my only complaint is this restaurant is not closer to where I live. We received outstanding service and incredible food!“

“Just wanted to give a shout out to Riverside Fish House. We went to eat Saturday afternoon and it was busy. Only waited 10 minutes or less to be seated. We ordered and had our food in 5 minutes. The food and service was great. The waitress were all moving fast. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you!!“

“We just had such a delightful dinner at Nellie’s this evening! As delicious as the food was, the service was even better!! Joshua was our waiter and truly just a GEM. Can’t say enough about his service and the atmosphere he brought to our dinner. I had the grilled shrimp entree, Caesar salad, and pimento cheese appetizer - so delicious!!! My mom had the shrimp and grits and loved it as well. We got the peanut butter pie & banana pudding to go - my fam is going to be happy we brought something home from Nellie’s!! Thanks for a great night!“

“A very nice mid-priced dining experience. Think Chili's, but with a more American menu. The food was excellent. I particularly recommend the fried cheese puffs. The service I received was also excellent and the bill was quite reasonable. Would recommend.Vegetarian options: Four vegetable side dishes can be chosen along with a salad to make a vegetable plate.“

“TLDR; Very friendly and fast service, nostalgic food with phenomenal flavor development and a welcoming environment. 10/10 recommend.Wow. This place was recommended by a friend and I’m so glad I went. It is clean, welcoming and when you first walk in it smells soooo good - which is always a good sign to me that the food is going to taste amazing.I got the Saturday special of beef tips over rice and gravy, hush puppies, with sides of green beans and baked beans. All the beans. This meal….when I tell you it brought me back to sitting at my grandmas on a weekend long forgotten, I mean it. This meal transported me through time. My grandma is no longer with me, and to feel connected again after many years…I’m now a loyal customer. The gravy was so flavorful, the beef tips had just the right amount of char and the green beans were fantastic!!My partner got the half BBQ chicken with French fries, mashed potatoes and cornbread. There was nothing left on his plate. I will say the hush puppies were better than the cornbread in my opinion, but I’m a hush puppy lover.Give this place a shot. It’s worth it!Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space and I saw coloring and reading books below the hostess stand!Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs and the entry way is wide. The doors are not automatic but definitely wide and accessible.“

“I just love the people who work here and the crowd that comes here as well. They’re always very friendly and helpful. I’m a mama of two little kids under 5 and everyone we met was so kind. The food is really good as well. Definitely would recommend their spaghetti!“

“Now knows as Pies & Sides, we were waiting to get an opportunity to grab some pies as they have limited hours. I grabbed the meat pies and I have to say I am not sorry, they’re delicious. When I was in there the girl that checked me out was very friendly and told me that they will be open later on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings for take out only. I am definitely looking forward to that!“