Best places: Southern us restaurants in Illinois

Hip, casual riverfront cafe & bar with eclectic live music, coffee & a menu of global eats.

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

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

Cajun-Creole fare plus craft beers, signature cocktails & live music in a cozy saloon space.

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

👍👍 My fiancee and I ate at Bayside Bistro this afternoon and I was absolutely blown away, everything was made to order and from scratch all the way down to their sodas. We had Mac and Cheese bits, falafel and hummus, fish and chips and the Meaty Beach sandwich. I can't remember the last time I ate some...

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

Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.

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

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

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

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

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

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

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

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

Eatery serving hearty all-day breakfasts & classic American fare for lunch & dinner.

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

👍👍 The 6 of us had great mimosas and breakfast. Good service by Nicole. Very Very busy and crowded. But the staff is very efficient. Large portions.