12 Best Southern Restaurants near Upper Arlington

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
1678 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington

Customers` Favorites

Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Mac and Cheese Chicken and Waffles
Asheville Hot Chicken and Waffles
Fried Green Tomatoes with Grits
Shrimp N Grits with Chorizo
Honey Dusted Fried Chicken
Biscuits for a Cause
Biscuit for a Cause
Chicken N Waffles
Pimento Cheese Dip

“It was our first time there. We asked for recommendations. Our server, Clarke, was great. She took time and made many suggestions. My blackened shrimp and gumbo was delicious. I was surprised by the spice level simply because restaurants will say something is spicy and it isn't. This dish had the perfect amount of spice. I would definitely order again. Great first experience. We will definitely be back.“

3.9 Good602 Reviews
The Eagle Short North American • $$
790 N High St, Columbus - 3.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Potato Crock with Toasted Mini Marshmallows
Fried Chicken and Mac N Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Fries and Dipping Sauce
Spicy Chicken Dip
Fried Chicken blt
Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp & Grits
Candied Bacon
Whole Chicken

“We visited this place while in Columbus for the 1st time back in April 2023..We then had it again at a game when we visited on an unofficial visit to OSU. When I tell you my husband and I love it and we look forward to visiting again. The fried chicken with the hot honey..the spoon bread OMG..the shrimp and grits amazing..the succotash I was nervous to try,but it didn't disappoint.“

4.6 Superb154 Reviews
Subourbon Southern Kitchen and Spirits American • $$
2234 W Granville Rd, Columbus - 6.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Breast Dinner
Crispy Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crawfish Hush Puppies
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Cast Iron Corn Bread
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken and Chips
Scallop Special
Bread Pudding
Deviled Eggs

“First time dining and we enjoyed everything. We had a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. Service was fantastic! Everyone enjoyed cocktails and wine. The non alcoholic Manhattan was a little disappointing - too fruity with a hint of licorice. We ordered the pork belly and cornbread as apps. For dinner, we had the farro dish, gumbo, chicken sandwich, steak, and she crab soup. Everything was full of flavor and I would highly recommend all of them. For dessert we had the creme brulee and chocolate bread pudding. Happy hour prices were a plus for the items ordered before 6. Will come back.“

4.5 Superb114 Reviews
Hot Chicken Takeover Chicken • $$
59 Spruce St, Columbus - 3.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Boneless Breast
The Og Sandwich
Fried Chicken
Jumbo Tenders
Waffle Fries
House Ranch
Nuggets

“A must try spot for food lovers. Delicious chicken and delectable macaroni and cheese. The food and service is always great but be prepared for a burn if you order any spice level above warm. Make sure to try the ranch to it’s to die for.“

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
BIG MAL'S LINDEN CAFE Southern
1393 Cleveland Ave, Columbus - 4.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Collard Greens and Macaroni and Cheese
Whiting 2pc Dinner with 2 Sides
Philly Cheesesteak with Fries
Collard Greens with Turkey
6 Piece Whole Wing Dinner
Banana Pudding
Chicken Wings
Potato Salad
Mac N Cheese
Turkey Ribs

“Loved the small little restaurant the vibe was great, but I so wanted to like the food but couldn't get passed the canned Bruce's yams, Kraft/ Velveeta runny Mac and cheese. The Greens are best thing on the menu. The whiting cooked a little to long. I requested no slaw on my polish boy but they did not put the bbq sauce on that comes with it so it was also dry. I might come back and try something else maybe.“

4.4 Superb78 Reviews
Way Down Yonder New Orleans Finest Restaurant Seafood • $$
3847 S High St, Columbus - 8.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

World Famous Authentic Seafood Gumbo with Dinner Roll
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee with Dinner Roll
New Orleans Red Beans & Rice with Cornbread
New Orleans Shrimp & Grits
Southern Mixed Greens
Fried Wing Meal
Chicken Gumbo
Absolutely
Fried Fish
Dirty Rice

“Definitely a 10/10 experience. The food was absolutely fantastic went with my whole family and everyone just loved the people and the food would highly recommend this place to others. Will definitely be back!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Had my disabled father and was very wheelchair friendly!“

4.4 Superb73 Reviews
Modern Southern Table Southern • $
1086 N 4th St, Columbus - 3.44 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Mac and Cheese Before I Warmed It Up
Two Piece Chicken Platter with One Side
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
5 Whole Wings with 2 Sides
Southern Mac and Cheese
Southern Veggie Plate
Fried Chicken Plate
Catfish and Chicken
Blackened Catfish
Catfish Plate

“16 bucks buys you a breast, drum stick and wing and two generous sides plus cornbread. I went with my dad and we got the chicken and rice and greens and slaw and okra. Everything was on point! No full service which keeps the price down. Food came quick and hot. Sodas are two bucks.“

4.3 Superb86 Reviews
Hot Chicken Takeover Chicken • $
4203 N High St, Columbus - 4.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Miss B's Banana Pudding
The New Waffle Fries
Side of Baked Beans
Macaroni and Cheese
Boneless Breast
Fried Chicken
Mac and Cheese
House Fries
House Ranch
Whole Wings

“HCT in Clintonville has brought back their original-recipe mac & cheese, and the rest of our order – hot thighs and slaw – is just as I remember it from before. The portions were fine – we even had an extra thigh in one of our boxes for some reason.“

4.3 Superb68 Reviews
Hot Chicken Takeover Chicken • $$
1417 W 5th Ave, Columbus - 1.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Side of Creamy Chipotle Slaw
Hot Sandwich with Waffles
Miss B's Banana Pudding
Jumbo Tender Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Side of Baked Beans
Party Pack for 10
Side of MA's Mac
3 Jumbo Tenders
Boneless Breast

“I go here at least once a week for the awesome $10 Monday - Wednesday lunch special. The food is always fresh cooked to order and the front of house staff are super friendly. Cannot recommend enough. Word of caution - it's hotter than you think!“

4 Good116 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Sandwich Shop • $
1056 Dublin Rd, Columbus - 1.84 miles

Customers` Favorites

Potato Salad
Soup

“The employees in this location are so nice and patient. Every time I come in there is a wait (I never mind). From checking out to the kitchen staff everyone is working diligently to fill orders. However I would like to shout out the sweetest Employee DeShawn. Today we went through the drive-through lane, and he allowed me a place three different orders, which was very kind of him! He was also very patient with us as he took our orders, and he was overall pleasant when we got to the window to make payment. There was a busy rush. There were three cars behind us. Our first orders even got messed up and he made sure to have them fixed immediately. And me and my coworkers love this place and today's experience meet us want to come back every time we work in the office. Thank you, DeShawn. Also we always see him anytime we come in and he is the nicest.“

3.9 Good54 Reviews
Rye River Social Gastropubs • $$$
955 W 5th Ave, Columbus - 1.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Wings
Blue Crab Dip
Flank Steak
Dough
Chef

“Rye River Social is beautiful inside, but it's the food that keeps us coming back! It was only day 2 of their new brunch menu; and while I missed the monkey bread, I had a horrible time choosing. Everything looked so good! The new menu also did not have the brussel sprouts, but our waitress checked, and the kitchen made them for us! Amazing food and service!“

3.6 Good173 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
1313 Hilliard Rome Rd E, Columbus - 4.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Dinner with Greens and Mashed Potatoes
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Fried Chicken Tenderloins
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Southern Fried Chicken
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken
Hashbrown Casserole

“I had the Carolina chicken tenders with green beans, and it was great. The serving size was bigger than I expected, so I was able to take home leftovers. It felt like a good value, and the service was attentive.Drive carefully in the parking lot. The potholes are everywhere!Parking: The parking lot is in bad shape, but the location is right off of the freeway near Culver's. It's convenient for stopping along a road trip with your family.Kid-friendliness: There are plenty of meal choices for picky eaters, and the tables give more elbow room than booths.Wheelchair accessibility: The doors are double wide and easy to get in with a wheelchair. The tables are situated to easily accommodate wheelchairs or high chairs.“

3.5 Good170 Reviews
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