Revival is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

1. Revival

9.1
525 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Southern Food Restaurant · Summit - University · 23 tips and reviews

Lane P.Lane Pelovsky: Love the new BBQ Brisket and Pulled Pork. The Revival Burger is also my all-time favorite, along with their fried chicken!

CristinaCristina: Excellent Mac and Cheese. Great food in general.

Michael S.Michael Simonds: The chicken, pork belly, and collard greens are absolutely delicious. Their collaboration ale with Bahaus pairs perfectly with their food. Try the Old Fashioned.

The Buttered Tin is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

2. The Buttered Tin

8.8
237 7th St E (Wacouta), Saint Paul, MN
Bakery · Lowertown · 58 tips and reviews

Tony C.Tony Chen: Amazing biscuits, great coffee, and a surprisingly delicious rendition of the ho ho.

Brad R.Brad Reichuber: Biscuits & Gravy are worth the wait!

Ryan N.Ryan Ness: The biscuits and gravy are a unique take on the dish and the flavor is amazing. I can't speak to the rest of the food, never tried any! The atmosphere is outstanding.

Brasa Rotisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

3. Brasa Rotisserie

8.9
777 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Summit Hill · 77 tips and reviews

Lee Z.Lee Zukor: We love the pulled pork & beef & just about everything else here (collards, grits, yams, etc). My kids go for the rotisserie chicken & organic rice. Local Food Lovers get a free entree when you buy 1 Read more.

Jered W.Jered Weber: Get the pulled pork, cornbread muffin, and mac & cheese.

Evren K.Evren Koksal: Try pulled pork and mac n cheese

Colossal Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

4. Colossal Café

8.3
1340 Grand Ave (Hamline Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · Macalester - Groveland · 10 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: One of our diners called the egg and cheese on a biscuit "the most satisfying meal you can get for five bucks.” The scrambled eggs, thick cheddar cheese, and a homemade biscuit — are all first class. Read more.

Erik L.Erik Laing: A lot is good here, notably the Cuban sandwich,but the biscuits are out if this world!

Brooke T.Brooke Thomson: Fabulous biscuits

Neighborhood Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

5. Neighborhood Cafe

8.3
1570 Selby Ave (at Snelling Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · Snelling Hamline · 54 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lutgens: try the biscuits and gravy! (i get it with no hashbrowns)

Angela C.Angela Clark: The cornbread pancakes with the Migas are amazing

priscilla p.priscilla priebe: Look for this special: cornbread eggs Benedict w/ churizo and picco.

Colossal Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

6. Colossal Cafe

9.0
2315 Como Ave (at Doswell Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · St. Anthony · 39 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve McParland: Great biscuits. Very original pancakes. The pancakes are yeast raised and taste like eating a beer. I like it. Toasted bread is excellent too. There was a fairly long line but still quick to seat.

Drew E.Drew Elrick: Biscuits and gravy are so good! Busy on the weekends.

Heavy TableHeavy Table: One of our diners called the egg and cheese on a biscuit "the most satisfying meal you can get for five bucks.” The scrambled eggs, thick cheddar cheese, and a homemade biscuit — are all first class. Read more.

Groundswell is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

7. Groundswell

9.1
1342 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Hamline - Midway · 49 tips and reviews

Jess M.Jess M: The biscuits and gravy are HIGHLY recommended.

Deborah K.Deborah Kucera: Biscuits and Gravy with rosemary… yet another delicious hit at Groundswell!

Tom H.Tom Horgen: Just get the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit in question contains bacon and gruyere. Stunning!

The French Hen Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

8. The French Hen Cafe

8.0
518 Selby Ave (Between Mackubin & Kent), Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · Summit - University · 18 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Biscuits are made fresh each morning, creating a tender yet sturdy backdrop for the sausage gravy. The roux-based sauce that goes on top stays light but still has a wonderful creaminess and flavor.

City PagesCity Pages: Serving simple and generous salad Nicoise, croque monsieur, and fruit and berry crepes, French Hen's menu also inlcudes mouth-watering buttery biscuits and spicy sausage gravy.

Jake F.Jake Ferguson: Amazing biscuits and gravy. Berry Crepes were also wonderful. Wowzers.

Handsome Hog is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

9. Handsome Hog

8.2
225 6th St E (Sibley), Saint Paul, MN
Southern Food Restaurant · Lowertown · 18 tips and reviews

Margaret M.Margaret McGraw: No reservations, but you can wait at the restaurant bar next to it and they will come get you. The cocktails were good, chicken & waffles highly recommended.

Carly F.Carly Foy: Honest to goodness - the Chicken & Waffles is everything that you hope it to be. ORDER IT NOW!

AnsellAnsell: The Chicken and Waffles blew my mind. I will be back!

Conny's Creamy Cone is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

10. Conny's Creamy Cone

8.5
1197 Dale St N, Saint Paul, MN
Dessert Shop · North End · 23 tips and reviews

steph g.steph g: No plastic. Make sure up bring cash. Try the mac & cheese bites.

Kari B.Kari Buss: They have delish ice cream, and make sure to order the deep fried mac and cheese!

Erik W.Erik Wagner: Get the Mac & Cheese wedges. Tip by a Creamy Come worker

Magnolias Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

11. Magnolias Restaurant

8.6
1081 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Payne - Phalen · 17 tips and reviews

Tracy P.Tracy Peters: Anything here tastes wonderful! Love the fried chicken dinner.

Ryan M.Ryan M: Their gravy is the bomb. So much flavor! Definitely recommend, the biscuits & gravy, country fried steak, and the lumberjack.

Shirliana G.Shirliana Glassberg: Love the patty melt, but you can't go wrong on anything here!

Louisiana Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

12. Louisiana Cafe

7.8
613 Selby Ave (at Dale), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Summit - University · 36 tips and reviews

BrandonBrandon: I'm more of a biscuits and gravy lover

Greta L.Greta Levitt: Try the Biscuits With Sausage Gravy And Eggs - #creamy gravy &, wonderful sausage

Daniel F.Daniel Ferguson: If you're a southerner looking for gravy & biscuits, don't get the G.O.B. here. They're not authentic. Not terrible, but not great either. Uptowner Cafe on Grand Ave. is the best I've found around.

R Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

13. R Taco

7.3
508 Lexington Pkwy S, Saint Paul, MN
Taco Restaurant · Highland · 53 tips and reviews

MaxMax: Fried chicken taco is surprisingly tasty

Corbin J.Corbin Johnson: It's all about the fried chicken taco. The guacamole is excellent too!

Brad K.Brad Knutson: Baja Shrimp and Fried Chicken are awesome!

Saint Dinette is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

14. Saint Dinette

8.8
261 5th St E (at Wall Street), Saint Paul, MN
New American Restaurant · Lowertown · 32 tips and reviews

Gina M.Gina Micek: The Endive Salad and Shrimp & Grits they have on the menu right now are phenomenal!

Chris H.Chris Haas: Burger. Shrimp and Grits. The cocktails. The people and the service are what's best.

Anne B.Anne B.: Food is delicious, cocktails are creative & great, staff is wonderful. I wish for more vegetarian options, but so far I'm pretty pleased!

Rooster's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Saint Paul.

15. Rooster's BBQ

7.6
979 Randolph Ave (Chatsworth St), Saint Paul, MN
BBQ Joint · West Seventh · 15 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Bivans: Very good fried chicken. The BBQ pulled pork is pretty good, if you get it unsauced

Deborah C.Deborah Cepeda: Really great fried chicken but pick up!--when I last had an order delivered 8 pieces were ordered-got only 6 and it cost me nearly $40 to have supposedly 8 pieces and some sides delivered.

Matt K.Matt Kaskavitch: Pork sandwich with extra hot sauce, it's an awesome pulled pork Sammich! Baked beans are very good, spicy, they are made with pepper flake. Try em'