Top rated Southern us restaurants in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Southern us restaurants in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Southern us restaurant category.

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Virtue Restaurant

Southern restaurant (US)

Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.

$$$ $

4.60 (1.6K reviews)

Roux

Southern restaurant (US)

Southern staples from beignets to shrimp-&-grits served in a stylish setting with retro accents.

$$ $$

4.60 (621 reviews)

Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant

Southern restaurant (US)

Chill spot serving Southern-accented American eats with craft cocktails amid reclaimed materials.

$$ $$

4.60 (282 reviews)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Fast food restaurant

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

$ $$$

4.50 (1.6K reviews)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Fast food restaurant

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

$ $$$

4.50 (641 reviews)

Wishbone

Restaurant

Southern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio.

$$ $$

4.40 (2.1K reviews)

Luella's Southern Kitchen

Southern restaurant (US)

Traditional Southern favorites are served in a simple storefront space with a weekend brunch menu.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.3K reviews)

Roost Chicken & Biscuits

Southern restaurant (US)

Laid-back offshoot of a food truck serving fried chicken & other Southern comfort fare.

$ $$$

4.40 (837 reviews)

The Delta | Chicago

Southern restaurant (US)

Hip spot with funky-chic decor offering a menu of tamales & Southern fare with house cocktails.

$$ $$

4.40 (520 reviews)

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.

$$ $$

4.40 (258 reviews)

Big Jones

Southern restaurant (US)

Coastal Southern cuisine plus a large whiskey & bourbon menu served in a bright, minimalist space.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.5K reviews)

Feed

American restaurant

Offbeat neighborhood pick, offering a Southern-style menu with a variety of chicken & sides.

$ $$$

4.30 (513 reviews)

Bourbon on Division

Bar

Funky, late-night haunt with BBQ & fried chicken, a generous brown spirits selection & live music.

$$ $$

4.30 (398 reviews)

Lady May Eatery & Cocktail Parlor

Restaurant

😐 We came in here for a quick drink before going to dinner elsewhere. Despite only having one drinks the bartender was very friendly and the drinks were very good. We were notified that food was unavailable to order anyway as they were in a transition period at the point in which we stepped into the e...

4.30 (44 reviews)

Norman's Bistro

Bistro

High-end eatery with a wine bar showcasing inventive American Creole cooking with a Brazilian twist.

$$ $$

4.20 (1K reviews)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Fast food restaurant

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

$ $$$

4.20 (542 reviews)

Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern

Restaurant

$$ $$

4.20 (259 reviews)

Pearl's Place Restaurant

Soul food restaurant

White-tablecloth restaurant serving Southern/soul food classics such as fried chicken & catfish.

$$ $$

4.10 (3.3K reviews)

Yardbird Table & Bar

American restaurant

👍 We made a quick reservation since we were in the area and were seated rather quickly. The restaurant was booming with all tables filled and several parties and celebrations going on. We were seated against a wall, it was pretty packed. I thought service would be impacted by the business but it wasn'...

$$ $$

4.10 (685 reviews)

St Rest No 2 Country Kitchen

Soul food restaurant

$$ $$

4.10 (322 reviews)

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Top rated Southern us restaurants in Chicago, United States