Soho Chicken + Whiskey is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

1. Soho Chicken + Whiskey

9.0
1889 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Southern Food Restaurant · Ohio City · 42 tips and reviews

ShawnaShawna: chicken and waffles were amazing - bourbon maple syrup was fantastic & the chicken was so crisp! staff was super friendly! can't wait to come back!

TraciTraci: Great twist on southern cuisine. The fried green tomatoes are awesome! Actually, everything thru serve there is really good. We have ever had a bad meal or service. Love Soho!!!

Cristy S.Cristy Shumaker: Be adventurous! Nolan knows his way around the kitchen and has an excellent staff. Everything is delicious! Favorite Drink: Savannah Appetizer: Pimento Cheese Dip Entree: Shrimp and Grits

Lucky's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

2. Lucky's Cafe

8.3
777 Starkweather Ave (Professor Ave), Cleveland, OH
Café · Tremont · 104 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan Mcgarry: The lucky's latte is delicious. You can't go wrong with this menu but personal favorites are the shipwreck, biscuits, and the chicken curry sandwich.

Jamie Y.Jamie Young: Their tomato soup is amazing! And don't forget to try the mac 'n cheese. Very rich, but exceptional.

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: If you like farm-to-table, this is your place. Of course you can't go wrong with the Reuben or the biscuits+ gravy, but for something a little different, yet out of this world, try the Lamb Burger.

The South Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

3. The South Side

8.5
2207 W 11th St (at Fairview Ave), Cleveland, OH
Southern Food Restaurant · Tremont · 82 tips and reviews

CraigCraig: Chicken and Waffles, delicious! Calamari, delicious, Salmon, delicious, Meatloaf, delicious. Sangria a little too sweet.

Jess B.Jess Bruns: great selection of unique (and delicious) cocktails. baked eggplant is an awesome comfort app. chicken and waffle is to die for. oh, and the venue is pretty amazing!

George L.George Lee: All the food was good. Salmon skin is nice and crispy the rest of the meal complements. chicken and waffles were delicious too. Portions small but seems like all the items are done quite well

Bourbon Street Barrel Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

4. Bourbon Street Barrel Room

8.7
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Tremont · 33 tips and reviews

Tracy S.Tracy Stamm: A very relaxed and friendly place, shrimp and grits delicious!

AudreyAudrey: Excellent shrimp and grits. Great atmosphere. Wonderful addition to Tremont

DeseraeDeserae: Shrimp and grits were excellent!

Zanzibar Soul Fusion is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

5. Zanzibar Soul Fusion

7.6
13225 Shaker Sq, Cleveland, OH
Southern Food Restaurant · Buckeye - Shaker · 34 tips and reviews

Kimberly G.Kimberly Gill: Shrimp & grits r excellent but the half baked chicken is the best entree on the menu.

Carlton M.Carlton Mitchell: WINNING!! I love This Place.... Chicken And Waffles LeggO

Samantha W.Samantha Williams: Amazing food; BBQ Salmon, sun rise, fried chicken

Great Lakes Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

6. Great Lakes Brewing Company

9.0
2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH
Brewery · Ohio City · 208 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Daugstrup: Try the macaroni and cheese!

Joe F.Joe Fiorini: Dude, 3 words to change your life: mac & cheese!

Emily H.Emily Haggerty: The new Mac and cheese is yummy!

XYZ the Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

7. XYZ the Tavern

8.5
6419 Detroit Ave (at W 65th St), Cleveland, OH
Cocktail Bar · Detroit - Shoreway · 51 tips and reviews

CleshopaholicCleshopaholic: Tempura broccoli and fried chicken & waffles are the way to go!

John H.John Hogsett: Chicken and waffles are the best! Eat them!

Mike W.Mike Wendt: Chicken and Waffles are amazing here!!

Fahrenheit is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

8. Fahrenheit

8.3
2417 Professor Ave (at Jefferson Ave), Cleveland, OH
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Tremont · 45 tips and reviews

Jacquelyn T.Jacquelyn Toles: The lobster mac and cheese is a MUST HAVE.

Ron B.Ron Browm: Sweet baby Jesus the short ribs and lobster Mac

Jayne F.Jayne Fenstermaker: Ohio fried chicken is yumm!

Prosperity Social Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

9. Prosperity Social Club

8.9
1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Bar · Tremont · 44 tips and reviews

AudreyAudrey: Try the Mac & Cheese

Stephen B.Stephen Bloom: Mac and Cheese

Sidney J.Sidney Jones IV: The biscuits and gravy were delicious!!!!

Cleveland Chop is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

10. Cleveland Chop

8.8
824 W Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
Steakhouse · Downtown Cleveland · 21 tips and reviews

Ken J.Ken Johnston: Cocktails in copper mugs, skillets of corn bread, and great steaks. Max is the man behind the bar. He'll take good care of you.

J W.J Williams: Get the Cornbread. Thank me later.

Natalie C.Natalie Clark: Short Rib Bowl, Lobster Tacos, Chop Wheat beer and Moscow Mule. All ahmazing. Karen the wait person was wonderful. Happy Hour prices made it priceless!

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

11. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

7.6
2903 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH
Fried Chicken Joint · Clark - Fulton · 5 tips and reviews

Seth R.Seth Rock: They have awesome ass biscuits sucka

Adam H.Adam Harvey: Always get extra biscuits!

Jeremiah S.Jeremiah Samonte: Decent fast soul food but get ready for that customer service - southern hospitality style...consider this a warning!

Mason's Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

12. Mason's Creamery

9.0
4401 Bridge Ave (W 44th Street), Cleveland, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Detroit - Shoreway · 19 tips and reviews

jonathan a.jonathan abdou: The chicken and waffles was surprisingly great! The sea salt caramel was very good. Not as sweet as most others though. It's perfect for those who don't like sugary flavors.

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Flavors change daily at Mason’s Creamery, but you’ll always find a savory option like waffle batter ice cream with fried chicken skins, caramelized onion, or even Spam.

Joshua M.Joshua Maw: The best ice cream in Cleveland. I love Mitchell’s but Masons is just so good!

The Standard is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

13. The Standard

7.5
779 E 185th St (Harland Rd.), Cleveland, OH
Restaurant · North Collinwood · 9 tips and reviews

Nicole C.Nicole Carlone: Amazing menu. Brussels sprouts salad, arancini and the warmed almonds are great small plates. Chicken Milanese and mac n cheese are great entrees.

Judy L.Judy Longstreth: The shrimp and grits are fantastic!

Judy C.Judy Cari: Great service, friendly staff and good food. Love the lobster bisque, Moroccan flavor paella, good duck and lamb.

Fat Cats is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

14. Fat Cats

8.1
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH
Pub · Tremont · 24 tips and reviews

Christopher R.Christopher Radzinski: The Mac 'n Cheese dish was great I got mine excluding onions

tony m.tony mcginty: I second Chris's tip. The Mac n Cheese is fantastic.

Mike C.Mike Cortese: My current favorite CLE restaurant. Most meals are made with locally sourced ingredients. Inventive menu with some old school choices for the less adventurous.

Larder is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Cleveland.

15. Larder

8.7
1455 W 29th St, Cleveland, OH
Deli · Ohio City · 4 tips and reviews

Joe G.Joe G: Fried Chicken Sandwich and cinnamon rolls are next level good. Don't sleep on the pastrami sandwich either

Melanie L.Melanie Long: $5 fried chicken sandwich on Tuesdays between 4-6:30PM. You can also get it “hot” 😋

Michael D.Michael Ducker: Sandwiches, pickles, fermented foods