Ida Claire is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

1. Ida Claire

8.9
5001 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Carrigan: You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything has been fantastic from the service, the food, and the drinks!

T C.T C: Try the BBQ shrimp biscuit, it's amazing!

Michelle B.Michelle Brown: Everything is amazing.

Catfish Floyd's is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

2. Catfish Floyd's

8.5
710 E Ann Arbor Ave, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Christian B.Christian Burgos: Family fish nuggets are a great deal. Amazing Tartar Sauce! 😍

E .E 🅱: Ronnie's is SO much better.!!!

❷𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 .❷𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻: Good fish.

Whistle Britches is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

3. Whistle Britches

8.3
6110 Frankford Rd (Preston Rd), Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Zach S.Zach Smith: If you come to Sunday Brunch, get the Biscuits and Gravy. They will be the best Biscuits and Gravy you’ve ever had.

ChicChic: It's a new joint, so I'll forgive them for skipping us & waiting for 45 minutes. Almost. Hoecakes? Get them or you're dumb. Put that habanero sauce on your sandwich or GTFO.

Adam H.Adam H.: Usually I never get white meat, however these know what they’re doing. Sir Mix-A-Lot was fantastic!

Bucky Moonshine's is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

4. Bucky Moonshine's

8.7
2912 Elm St, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Martez S.Martez Scott Sr.: Formally known as ALLIGATOR CAFE. They've added SHRIMP STUFFED POBLANO, PECAN CRUSTED RAINBOW TROUT, BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIB, SHEPHERD'S PIE, SANTA FE PASTA, BRISKET BURGER & THE BLESS YOUR HEART.

Ivan P.Ivan Pugh: Short Rib Po Boy is the Bomb!

Denton H.Denton Holland: Sweet potato pecan pie is killer

Ellen's is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

5. Ellen's

8.1
1790 N Record St (at Corbin St), Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: My new GoTo spot for breakfast when I am in Dallas. Great for breakfast business meetings.

Cody C.Cody Cowan: Bring your appetite.

Lukas K.Lukas Kratochvil: This place is amazing. Cheap food but sooooo good. Chicken fried chicken with green beans and mac and cheese is a must. Server named Gregory is awesome. :-)

Tupelo Honey is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

6. Tupelo Honey

8.0
5981 High Point Dr Unit 160, Irving, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · Las Colinas · No tips or reviews
Ronnies Catfish & More is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

7. Ronnies Catfish & More

7.8
1231 E Red Bird Ln, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

James H.James Hester: Best bone in fish in Oakcliff!

❷𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 .❷𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻: I fav. Catfish place Eva.

Michelle's Homestyle Cooking is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

8. Michelle's Homestyle Cooking

7.3
9239 Skillman St, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Marie-Térese C.Marie-Térese Cumberbatch: OMG! The food here is the bomb! Whooooo! Delicious!😋The entire interior is nicely decorated, well lit and spotless! The staff is also very pleasant. Come here to get some real homestyle cooking!

Danny V.Danny Vann: The food and conversation you can have with friends and family is amazing.

Warren P.Warren Peese: Massive amount of good food. Interesting and unique offerings.

Chicken Salad Chick is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

9. Chicken Salad Chick

7.4
3341 Regent Blvd Ste 100, Irving, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · Las Colinas · No tips or reviews
South Dallas Cafe is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

10. South Dallas Cafe

7.2
7035 Marvin D Love Fwy (btwn W Red Bird Ln and W Camp Wisdom Rd), Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Brenn W.Brenn Washington: Everything..honey real home cooking no cheating from scratch love it for years .

Townsend B.Townsend B: Come early on Sundays or else the line will get you

LeRoy F.LeRoy Feist: Soul food THIS good should be illegal.

Yardbird is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

11. Yardbird

7.3
2121 N Pearl St Ste 170, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Chris F.Chris F: Outstanding key lime pie, shrimp and grits and of course, fried chicken.

KevinKevin: Cute restaurant, but incredibly disappointing menu and service. Dirty wine glasses, inattentive waitstaff, bland food, and steep prices for tiny portions. A swing and a miss.

Hall's Chicken Shack is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

12. Hall's Chicken Shack

7.1
2327 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Rudy's Chicken is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

13. Rudy's Chicken

7.8
3107 S Lancaster Rd (bt E Kiest Bl & Corning Av), Dallas, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 68 tips and reviews

Cory B.Cory Bennett: Hands down the best chicken in Dallas! You will not be able to finish more than 10 wings.

BETBET: The best chicken in Dallas according to Lil Twist. If you head to Dallas, this is a spot you have to hit! Read more.

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: Rudy’s chicken has a crispy, crunchy skin with moist meat underneath. It’s served with bread, jalapeños, and fries. And it will only set you back $5.

Big Mamas Chicken & Waffles is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

14. Big Mamas Chicken & Waffles

7.6
9810 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 14 tips and reviews

AlianaLynn M.AlianaLynn Manibusan: Love, love, love the fried chicken. Definitely down home and cooked with Soul. The taste is amazing and so is the crunch on the chicken. I will be eating here again!!! Heads up... they only take cash.

Greg L.Greg Lyons: Fo real chicken from the hood. #spainseasoning

MsTnw W.MsTnw Washington: So good......

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Southern Food Restaurants in Dallas.

15. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

7.5
700 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Irving, TX
American Restaurant · Macarthur Crossing · 55 tips and reviews

The Boy N.The Boy Next Door: The service was awesome!!! Food and drinks were great. Thumbs up, all smiles :-)

Fred C.Fred Cunha: You have to try the warm, honey-butter croissants!

AllisonAllison: Get the Spinach Dip appetizer!