Best places: Soul food restaurants in Dutchess County

Airy counter-serve selling soul food staples like fried chicken, catfish, and BBQ ribs, plus sweet tea.

This soul food cafe serves classic Southern dishes such as collard greens & ribs.

Fried chicken & soul food sides, all made from sustainable ingredients, in a small, casual space.

Seafood dishes & soul food whipped up in a narrow, brick- & wood-lined space with a laid-back vibe.

Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Buffet & salad bar with Southern, Caribbean & Continental fare, trans-fat free & sold by the pound.

All-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.

Caribbean classics like jerk chicken & tropical cocktails are on offer at this neighborhood spot.

👍 Edit: these pictures and review were for the previous restaurant at this location Owners should read this review, see the bottom. I really enjoyed the food at WeCook. We had the seafood boil Combo A with shrimp and 1 cluster of snow crab, sausage and garlic noodles, an order of clams, a mozza mix...

Chicken & waffles are among the classics served to locals & sightseers at this down-home restaurant.

Southern classics served in a retro setting that's relaxed & homey by day, bustling in the evening.

Hip counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of BBQ classics, plus pomme frites & beer.

Laid-back counter serving up ample plates of fresh seafood, fried fish & homestyle Southern fare.

Relaxed spot with a casual-chic vibe offering modernized soul food classics with cocktails & wine.

Fried chicken, collard greens & other soul food offered in a no-frills, pay-by-the-pound setup.

BBQ specialist serving ribs and brisket with shared tables and cafeteria-style ordering.

Harlem soul-food standard for old-school skillet-fried chicken served all-you-can-eat or with sides.

Longtime local destination for BBQ ribs, sandwiches, fried chicken & fish, plus soulful sides.

A longtime family-run joint serving up hearty portions of Caribbean soul food.