17 Best Southern Restaurants in Brooklyn

“Deliciousness! I’m going to stop there as soon as I arrive into nyc on my next visit 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾“

“Good little spot ❤️ Enjoyed ourselves“

“💕 great, great, great!!!“

“Food is amaziing!!! Service is great and friendly. Try it out you will not be disappointed!!👍“

“The food and the presentations are wonderful. The atmosphere is beautiful not only with the waiters, but the patrons as well, took someone there today and they are coming back. And they are bringing back a family member“

“Good food, nice people. We were there today ( may 5) en met a couple with two children with them. She was an art teacher. We had a lovely conversation. When we wanted to pay she had already done it! We were very surprised and it was a lovely gesture. When the staff of pies & thighs see here, give my name so i can thank them myselves!!“

“As someone from the South, I have high expectations for a good fluffy biscuit, and Pie n Thighs definitely delivered! We went during their week of $5 chicken biscuits, and wow my boyfriend and I were impressed :) The biscuits were fluffy and almost to the point of breaking (cause they were that well made). But the sandwich held up with the nice fried chicken. Maybe it was just a miss, but we also ordered a couple of chicken biscuits to-go, and one of them had a very small chicken cutlet. Still delicious but slightly disappointing.

I’d say skip on the sides though. We opted for the 3 sides for $18, and it was NOT worth (way too pricey for mediocre sides). But I do highly recommend a slice of pie! We got the apple pie to go, and wowie, even reheated it was amazing!“

“I thought the lady on TikTok was bluffing. Actually, she was not. Everything pictured is good. I have no complaints. The vibes are just right. Nice old school music to go with the food. Im gonna take a nap after this. Yes, highly recommended.“

“I wanted to express what a delight Time Out Market location brought my daughter and I. We were on a 3 hour tour, and they stopped at DUMBO for photo opts and mentioned this place of business as a reference to where the free public restroom was. 😆 Our ears perked up because we heard pickles. After we explored the views, we went in and ordered some deep fried pickles and a pint of dill to go. Those were the best deep fried pickles we've ever enjoyed. The batter on them was unlike anything we've had and the dipping sauce was delicious. We got back to the hotel room, at 10:30 at night and devoured the entire container of pickles and drank all the juice. This was the third day that we were in NYC and we've done a lot of exploring, and that $6 pint of pickles was all we needed to refresh for our trip home the next day. Thank you so much for the awesome experience! Visited on September 13, 2026.“

“My husband and I really enjoy this place, lately, it seems to be closed often!“

“We had a great time eating at Peaches Prime! Kudos to the cooks and staff in the kitchen, they really left us licking our lips after finishing our meals. The Shrimp and Grits may seem like a simple thing to make but theirs is flavored perfectly. The Short Rib made me wanna slap my mamma....delicious! We're definitely going back to have the Oxtail Fettuccine and Spicy Rigatoni. Thanks for great experience Peaches Prime!

And I can't forget our server was a complete sweetheart and professional. if I could only remember her name, but she worked till closing on the Friday we were there.“

“Very chill place friendly staff and amazing food. It takes about ten minutes for your food to come out but I can’t complain it’s fresh hot and delicious!!! Very crispy fresh well seasoned fried chicken and chicken tenders i love there waffles which i usually hate waffles. Love their mac n cheese it’s not a usual yellow mac and cheese its white but very good and sharp. Love this plated for dates it gets packed so go early sometime you have to wait for a table so just be prepared for a little wait. Atmosphere is pretty calm but don’t dress to messy it’s a nice clean up put place.“

“Grew up with one of the owners. He’s been passionate about cooking good food since his teen years. Fantastic food, fantastic restaurant staff, fantastic atmosphere. Proposed to my now wife at Peaches!“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Vera's, and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere made me feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring every detail of our experience was perfect. The highlight was the food. The barbecue chicken and sweet ribs were savory on the outside and juicy on the inside—mouthwatering. The collard greens and cabbage were seasoned to perfection. What I appreciated most was the authentic soul food flavor that reminded me of home. Great care and tradition are poured into every dish. Whether you're a longtime fan of soul food or trying it for the first time, Vera's is a must-visit. I’ll be returning soon! I highly recommend it for anyone craving hearty, flavorful soul food in a cozy setting.“

“I found this restaurant on Tik Tok and I’m sooo glad I did! I had the best oxtail I’ve probably ever had!!! Thoroughly satisfied with my experience and will be sure to go again whenever I’m in the area!! 🤌🏾“

“I was in the mood for GOOD soul food last weekend. I went in my Yelp app and realized there weren't much options close to Flatbush area. I drove to Katie O Soul and liked there was a short line and DJ outside. One window opened a wonderful young lady asked if I have eaten there before and I said no.
I love the tiny sample cups and spoons because you try before you buy and know exactly what to order once you get to the cashier. The frozen pina colada was super creamy and perfect amount of sweetness. The Mac and cheese and candied yams were a perfect combo for me. The fried chicken wings were well seasoned like someone granny made it.
Be prepared to wake because I was there over 10 mins and my food was piping hot like the chicken was just fried. I will definitely be back for the customer service and food.

I also love any donations (they don't accept tips) the team claps and announce to the crowd and all proceeds provide FREE home cooked meals to people in need.“

“My best friend and I visited Essence Bar and Grill yesterday (8/8/26). We wanted to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some music so I suggested this place since we hadn’t visited in years.

Our server was amazing and knowledgeable about all of the menu items. She has a wonderful personality and we enjoyed our conversation with her.

She suggested a few menu items and we both decided to order two side orders of yams along with our orders of buffalo wings & fries and a fish, shrimp and fries basket.

The temperature of the food when served was good and the food was delicious. We are both ready to go back for another meal because our experience was great.“