Restaurants

From all-day cafes to barbecue joints and fish camps, check out where to eat and drink around the South. With recipes and stories from your favorite restaurants and chefs, use our guides to help you plan your next outing.

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Crawford Brothers Steakhouse

Scott Crawford's Crawford Brothers Steakhouse salutes the timeless American steakhouse, but with a hearty serving of swagger.

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Kisser

Kisser is a 40-seat Japanese comfort food restaurant in East Nashville specializing in onigiri, chicken katsu, and spicy miso bowls.

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Elvie’s

An homage to his grandmother’s New Orleans, chef Hunter Evans’ all-day cafe Elvie’s offers a neighborhood spot that sets the scene for camaraderie and romance.

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Good Hot Fish

With fresh catches and a cheerfully classic space-- chef Ashleigh Shanti reunites with her fish frying kin at new spot Good Hot Fish.

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Leche de Tigre

The Oliva brothers opened Leche de Tigre in San Antonio hoping to provide the community with authentic, Peruvian cebiche and pisco.

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A First Look at Olivero

After two years of envisioning his return to Wilmington, North Carolina, Sunny Gerhart will open his restaurant Olivero today, September 6.

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10 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2024 | Listen

From re-envisioned Bayou favorites to eagerly awaited brick and mortars, find our top 10 most anticipated restaurant openings for 2024.

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Radar: 8 “Must-Go” New Restaurants of 2023

From omakase to Yucatan-inspired fare, these 8 must go restaurants bring something new to the South's diverse culinary landscape.

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Top 10 Restaurant Openings This Spring and Summer | Listen

From embracing cultural heritage to new takes on fine dining, these top 10 restaurant openings are guaranteed to enrich the culinary scene.

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Our Top Restaurants of 2023

From Japanese comfort food to elevated African fusion, discover our top restaurants of 2023 and the must-order menu items for each.

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10 All-Day Cafes

From Old World bistro vibes to modern and inventive, these ten casual gathering places are inviting guests to sit down and get their morning buzz, and maybe return for an aperitif.

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12 Scenic Spots to Dine with a View

The South is filled with spectacular skylines and scenic shorelines—Why not sit back with a glass of wine or plate of food and enjoy the view?

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On the Road

7 Southern Food Halls To Explore

Southern cities have capitalized on the food hall's popularity, turning historic and large scale venues into hubs of diverse cuisine and gathering. 

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A First Look at Flora and Fauna | Listen

Flora and Fauna launches this month as an all day bakery and supper club in the space that previously housed the iconic Back in the Day Bakery.

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A First Look at Brodeto | Listen

As Brodeto prepares to open, Scott Crawford hopes a feeling of weightless abundance and Adriatic sea breeze translates throughout every dish.

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A First Look at Luca Lagotto

Luca Lagotto hopes to supply fresh Italian cuisine and a neighborhood respite to the busy residents of Homewood, Alabama.

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A First Look at Dear Charles

With a menu of elevated classics, Dear Charles is poised to become a local’s staple, a tourist’s haven, and a student’s favorite escape.

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A First Look at Lowland

Jason Stanhope gives an intimate tour of the menu at his new concept, Lowland Tavern, and his inspiration behind its celebratory tavern dishes.

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A First Look at Joelle | Listen

Joelle is poised to bring an undeniable liveliness to Bluffton with Italian American dishes, semolina pastas, and wood fired pizzas.

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Get This Look: Justine

The husband-wife team, Justin and Mia Devillier, curated a crossroads of New Orleans meets Paris in their French Quarter space, Justine.

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Get This Look: Channeling the Coast

Designer Suzanne Humphries creates a coastal feel for husband’s Birmingham seafood spot.

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In the Field

Sorelle: La Dolce Vita in Vogue

Sorelle, situated in Charleston, South Carolina, draws inspiration from its 1800s architectural structure and traditions of Italian cuisine.

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Current Charcoal Grill

On any visit to Current Charcoal Grill in Birmingham, you’ll want to arrive early in order to savor the experience that lies ahead.

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Clay’s House of Pig

With a menu full of smoked delicacies, Clay’s House of Pig, affectionately known as CHOP, serves up some of the best barbecue in Tupelo.

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Downunder

Downunder, an Aussie-owned gem in Tupelo, offers a distinctive blend of international pub grub and handcrafted cocktails with a unique flair.

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Sweet Tea & Biscuits

Sweet Tea & Biscuits Café serves homemade, nostalgic, cozy Southern favorites at lunch Tuesday through Saturday in Tupelo.

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Sage Lebanese Cuisine & Cafè

Sage Lebanese Cuisine & Café offers a taste of Lebanon in Fairhope, Alabama with their specialty dishes like their falafel salad and hummus.

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Plant Bae

Developed by Dr. Quebe Merritt, Plant Bae seeks to enhance community health by serving delicious vegan dishes.

Favourite Sawgrass Marriott in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Sawgrass Marriott

Melanie Cuartelon, an executive sous chef, blends heritage with modern flair thanks to her deep-rooted love for Filipino cuisine

Favourite Kusina in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Kusina

Bringing Filipino cuisine to Jacksonville with Kusina, mixing family recipes and passion to create a welcoming, communal dining experience.

Favourite Purple Roots in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Purple Roots

At Purple Roots, Kiko Cruz blends Filipino and American flavors with family recipes refined for American palates.

Favourite Bread from Atria Bread + Coffee in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
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Atria Bread + Coffee

Discover Atria Bread+ Coffee where artisan sourdough meets farm-to-table fare. Enjoy house-milled grains, specialty coffee, and pastries.