16 Best Southern Restaurants in Seattle

Fat's Chicken and Waffles Southern • $$
2726 East Cherry Street, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Biscuit \u0026 Andouille Sausage Gravy
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Biscuit & Andouille Sausage Gravy
Shrimp and Grits with Sunny Eggs
Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Honey Butter Biscuit Sandwich
Fried Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Fat's Biscuit Sandwich
Side Mac \u0026 Cheese
Chicken Thigh Sandwich

“Nothing but love for a local chicken joint with nothing but love for me and mine. ❤️ fantastic atmosphere, good music, good food! Try the honey butter biscuit fried chicken sandwich, with some hot sauce, your soul will thank you. Much love to all of the staff there, y'all have saved my behind and fed my soul, more than I care to admit.“

4.6 Superb487 Reviews
Zax Eat 'N Three Southern • $
7815 Aurora Ave N, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Half Chicken with Green Beans and Corn Fritters
Pork Shoulder with Potato Salad
Roasted Half Chicken and Sides
Hot Honey Cornbread Fritters
Charred Maple Glazed Carrots
Braised Rosemary White Beans
Pulled Pork with Green Beans
Gochujang Pork Shoulder Melt
Pulled Pork Shoulder Plate
Chicken Corn Fritters

“A real Southern meat 'n' three, right here in Seattle! I'm so glad I stopped in. It's down-home cooking made with love and plenty of flavor. The menu isn't huge and I've tried most of the items, so here are my thoughts:
• House Smoked Meatloaf: Absolute must-try. My favorite item on the menu. Tender, moist, and seasoned all the way through, improved only by the delicious chipotle tomato jam.
• Hot Honey Cornbread Fritters: Definitely don't skip this one, either. Eat em' fresh for the most luxurious combination of crispy, tender, sweet, savory, spicy, and overall heavenly.
• Red Potato Salad: Delicious and surprisingly light! Not your everyday potato salad—I'd definitely recommend trying some.
• House Pickle Chips: Crunchy and fresh, like good pickles should be. An excellent addition to balance out the heavy mains.
• Banana Pudding Ice Box Cake: A unique take on a Southern classic, but don't expect a traditional banana pudding!
• Rotating Seasonal Dessert: When I visited, it was a peach cobbler cheesecake and it was absolutely divine. If you're not feeling the banana pudding, I doubt you can go wrong with whatever other dessert they have available.
• Sweet Tea: Another rare find in Seattle, the sweet tea is actually brewed sweet and it's delicious. Plus the owners let me top it off before I left!
• Braised Pork Shoulder: Very flavorful and moist, but could use a little less salt and a little more acid.
• Braised Rosemary White Beans: Good, but probably my least favorite item on the menu. They could be a bit more thoughtful—they taste like canned beans with some chopped rosemary stirred in.
• Miso Honey Butter Green Beans: The sauce is excellent. They'd be even better with fresh (not canned) green beans.
• Charred Maple Glazed Carrots: Love the balance of sweet and spicy!
• Marinated Slaw: A little bit elevated but still comforting, with some poppy seeds and a little bit of horseradish or something similar to cut through the mayo.

There are only about 8 seats inside, but it's near the lake so it's great to take out for a little picnic. The prices are also super reasonable.

The owners were extremely warm and kind during my visit—even the little one! It's clear that Zax is run with care and passion.“

5 Superb150 Reviews
Honest Biscuits Southern • $
1901 Western Avenue Ste East, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Southern Style Gravy on a Butterhole Biscuit with White Sausage Gravy not Gluten Free
Oven Fried Chicken on a Butterhole Biscuit Sandwich
Oven- Fried Chicken on a Butterhole Biscuit
Northwest Gravy Biscuit V & GF Gravy
Bacon Egg \u0026 Cheese Biscuit
Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Mexican Breakfast Sandwich
Egg and Sausage Biscuit
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Sausage Egg and Cheese

“Not just THE BEST buttermilk biscuits, but the best GLUTEN FREE biscuits! I ate them too fast to take a photo and will be ordering more! The bacon in the MacGregor was perfect and I loved the cheese on the Pike. They're crispy on the outside, perfect for your favorite toppings, and flakey on the inside. I took them home and they paired well with breakfast and the chili I had for dinner. Huge thank you to the staff for the recommendations! If you haven't been here, what are you waiting for?“

4.6 Superb423 Reviews
Slim's Last Chance Southern • $$
5606 1st Avenue South, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Texas Red Chili over Macaroni and Cheese with the Works Toppings
Last Chance Burger and Fries with Fry Sauce
Cornbread with Honey Butter
Chili Cheese Burger
Crawfish Poboy
Chicken Wings
Texas Chili
Chili Verde
Wedge Salad
Beef Chili

“Food bbq 🍖 music 🎶 and friends yay!!“

4.5 Superb306 Reviews
Seattle Biscuit Company Brunch • $$
4001 Northwest Leary Way, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Big Al Biscuits and Gravy with an over Easy Egg on the Side
Easy Egg \u0026 Biscuit with Apple Butter
Chicken Biscuit with Honey and Hot Sauce
Biscuit with House Made Mixed Berry Jam
Grandma Jean's Pearfect Biscuit
Gravy on Biscuits and Gravy
Amy Lees Cousin Biscuit
Beechers Cheese Grits
Willie Lee Biscuit
Grits \u0026 Gravy

“Just WOW!!! The Varner is MONEY!!! Very Unique spot. Nice people, great service!“

4.5 Superb321 Reviews
Drae's Lake Route Eatery Soul Food • $
9261 57th Ave S, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Catfish and Grits Breakfast
The not so Plain Waffle
Loaded Grits Bowl
Chicken & Waffles
Ronnies Scramble
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
Kale Salad

“the fried pork chops are amazing!“

4.6 Superb168 Reviews
Triangle Spirits Bar • $$
3507 Fremont Place North, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Benedict with Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Painted Hills Burger
Popcorn Chicken
Truffle Popcorn
French Fries
Deviled Eggs
Mac N Cheese

“The food is so good you'll punch your own face.“

4.6 Superb205 Reviews
Biscuit Bitch Pike Place Breakfast • $
1909 1st Avenue, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Cheesy Biscuits and Gravy with Bacon
Biscuits and Gravy with Eggs
Egg Cheddar Sausage Biscuit
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich
Jam Maple PB Nutella Honey
Bitchwich Veggie Sausage
Bitchwich Egg & Cheese
Biscuit Sandwich With
Breakfast Sandwich
Biscuit Sandwiches

“Had this recommended to us before a recent visit to Seattle.

Food is really good, and there's often a long line outside which is always a positive sign (we tried 3 times to get a table and the wait was often too long).

The hot links Sausage is actually spicy too which is a nice change to most other places.

What took the edge off though is that the seating is only 4 small on street tables, and the duration we were there, there was a homeless lady hassling people on the street right outside, repeatedly. No fault of the cafe, but just took the shine off for us.“

4.3 Superb667 Reviews
The Hart and the Hunter Southern • $$
109 Pine Street, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Mushroom Omelet with a Side of Potatoes
Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs
Butter Biscuits with Chile Butter
Cup of Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup
Turkey Sandwich with Side Salad
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Smoked Corned Beef Hash
Cinnamon French Toast
Smoked Salmon Omelet
Chicken and Waffles

“Outstanding breakfast. Everything perfectly prepared and delicious! Also love the eclectic decor!“

4.2 Good471 Reviews
Biscuit Bitch Belltown Breakfast • $
2303 3rd Avenue, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Biscuits and Gravy with Bacon
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Sausage Egg Biscuit
Garlic Cheese Grits
Biscuit Sandwiches
Biscuit and Grits
Corned Beef Hash
Egg and Sausage
Tip or They Die
Veggie Sausage

“I've never been so politely addressed as b***h before in my life. Their breakfast sandwiches are an excellent bang-for-your-buck at $9 when compared to their surrounding competitors. Can't wait to be sweetly called a b***h again. 😊“

4.2 Good506 Reviews
Emma's BBQ Barbecue • $
5303 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Pulled Pork Mac&Cheese
Beef Brisket Dinner
2 Way Dinner
Potato Salad
Mac & Cheese
Cornbread
Hot Link

“first time eating hear. food is amazing. I had a brisket sandwich with potato salad and mac & cheese. some of the best BBQ around in my book. everyone should swing on threw and get some. you wont be disappointed. definitely making a detour by there more often“

4.3 Superb159 Reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken Chicken • $
4205 Southwest Morgan Street, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Lunch Special Two-Piece Chicken
1 2 Pound Chicken Tender Spicy
Heritage Mac \u0026 Cheese
1 2 Pound Buffalo Tenders
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Fresh Gizzards 1 2 lb
Slow-Baked BBQ Beans
Macaroni and Cheese
1 2 lb Tender Combo
Sweet Potato Pie

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

3.9 Good161 Reviews
Simply Soulful Breakfast • $$
2321 South Jackson Street, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Wing with Two Sides and Cornbread
Chicken and Catfish Dinner Combo
Shrimp and Grits with Cornbread
Chicken and Waffles Buttermilk
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Wing Dinner
Catfish and Grits
Biscuit and Gravy
Sweet Potato Pie
Biscuit & Gravy

“I'm from Charleston,SC and this food reminds me of home. Food taste like somebody granny in that kitchen getting Sunday dinner ready. Customer service is superb, the music is great!!“

3.9 Good335 Reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken American • $
2300 North 45th Street Suite 6906, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Half Pound Chicken Strips and Mashed Potatoes
2 Piece Spicy Chicken Leg and Thigh
4 Piece Chicken Dinner Combo
Biscuit and Mashed Potatoes
Heritage Mac \u0026 Cheese
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Spicy Chicken Tenders
3 Piece Spicy Chicken
Small Tenders Combo
Chicken and Biscuit

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

3.9 Good395 Reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken Chicken • $
501 23rd Avenue, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Ezell's Famous Chicken
Three Chicken Tenders
Fried Chicken Breast
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Sweet Potato Pie
Original Chicken
Buffalo Tenders
Chicken Strips
Crinkle Fries

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

3.8 Good388 Reviews
Ezell's Famous Chicken Chicken • $
4436 Rainier Ave S, Seattle

Customers` Favorites

24 Piece Dinner with 12 Rolls and 4 Jumbo Side Dishes
8 Piece Dinner with 4 Rolls and 2 Jumbo Side Dishes
1lb Chicken Tenders Half and Half
Lunch Special 1 2 lbs Tenders
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Golden-Fried Okra 1 2 lb
16 Pieces with 8 Rolls
Golden-Fried Okra 1 lb
Chicken Livers 1 2 lb
Napkins and Utensils

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

3.4 Good248 Reviews