Southern cuisine is deeply rooted in history, culture, and tradition, reflecting the diverse influences of Native American, European, African, and Caribbean culinary traditions. It's a cuisine that celebrates comfort, hospitality, and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones.
One of the hallmarks of Southern cuisine is its emphasis on soulful and flavorful cooking, often featuring ingredients like cornmeal, okra, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and black-eyed peas. These ingredients are used to create a wide variety of dishes that are rich in flavor and steeped in tradition.
Southern cuisine also encompasses a wide variety of regional specialties, including Cajun and Creole cuisine from Louisiana, Lowcountry cuisine from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, and soul food from the African American culinary tradition.
Overall, Southern cuisine is about more than just food—it's about celebrating heritage, community, and the joy of gathering around the table with loved ones to share a meal that warms both the body and the soul.
1885 Grill -- 3914 St Elmo Ave, (423) 485-3050
Bantam & Biddy -- 728 Market St Suite 112C, (423) 498-4367
Bea's Restaurant -- 4500 Dodds Ave, (423) 867-3618
Bluegrass Grill -- 55 E Main St #101, (423) 752-4020
C&W Cafe -- 1501 E 23rd St, (423) 624-6431
Champy's -- 526 E MLKing Blvd, (423) 752-9198
Chicken-w-Bones -- 6227 Lee Hwy #119, (423) 3050742
Cracker Barrel -- 50 Birmingham Hwy, (423) 825-5885
Food Works -- 205 Manufacturers Rd, (423) 752-7487
Havens Diner -- 4817 TN-58 #105, (423) 468-3829
Herman's Soul Food -- 3821 Brainerd Rd, (423) 624-5715
Lillie Mae's Place -- 4712 Dayton Blvd, (423) 875-8999
Lois's Restaurant -- 3013 Dodson Ave, (423) 698-4982
Mac’s Kitchen & Bar -- 313 McFarland Ave, (706) 841-4306
Mama Yo's Soul Food -- 3701 Alton Park Blvd, (423) 363-58499
Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern -- 118 Cross St, (423) 713-5683
Outpost Bar & Restaurant -- 342 E Main St, (423) 708-8044
Public House Restaurant -- 1110 Market St, (423) 266-3366
Puckett's Restaurant -- 2 W Aquarium Way, (423) 708-8505
Ridgedale Corner Market & Cafe -- 1207 Dodds Ave, (423) 541-2125
Six-Eighteen -- 618 Georgia Ave, (423) 541-9682
Southern Restaurant -- 7714 Hixson Pike, (423) 842-5649
Southern Star -- 1300 Broad St # 300, (423) 267-8899
The Flaming Rooster -- 1900 Broad St, (423) 805-5357
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar -- 1110 Market St, (423) 779-0400
Uncle Larry's Restaurant
- 4850 Hwy 58 Suite 180, (423) 521-3474
- 736 E. MLK Blvd, (423) 757-5894
- 8700 E Brainerd Rd, (423) 654-8000
Wally's Restaurant -- 1600 McCallie Ave, (423) 698-4643
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