New York - Restaurants - Southern

538 Sixth Ave., New York 10011
212-206-0605

Pink Tea Cup Chicken and Waffles

Grove Street institution dates to 1954, but all that remains is the name and goodwill for owner Lawrence Page to build on. Second location of second coming brings the pink love to two floors. Kitsc... read more

94 Ave. C, New York 10009
212-228-2972

Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter

Sleepy-Southern-town visions of the old letter avenues may not be dead yet. Owner hails from the great commonwealth of Virginia, keeps it simple with focus on smmies and chicken suppers. For the la... read more

234 E. 4th St., New York 10009
212-995-8600

The Cardinal

Name honors the state bird of North Carolina, both kitchen and vibe follow the Tar Heel lead. Pork chops come fried then smothered, BBQ plates go triple threat with pig, brisket, and homemade hot l... read more

509 Myrtle Ave., New York 11205
718-783-1936

SoCo

Southern comfort meets the modern era. Creative tweaks of Cajun, bbq, and soul classics. Wings sided with house-made pepper jelly sauce and tzatziki, buttermilk fried chicken matched with a red vel... read more

1125 First Ave., New York 10065
212-832-1551

Neely’s Barbecue Parlor

Tennessee down-home stars try out the dead opposite environment. Rambling UES spot takes its parlor theme seriously, with old-timey wallpaper, fireplace, ceiling fans. Multiple rooms, porch seating... read more

32 E. 21st St. , New York 10010
212-600-2105

Gravy

Modern Southern. Our Rebel cousins get the New York spotlight for fancied-up down-home dining. Dishes cribbed from Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans. Crawfish gumbo fritters, cornflake-crus... read more

645 Ninth Ave., New York 10036
212-265-1000

Southern Hospitality

Tennessee's favorite son, Justin Timberlake, plays front man to expanding BBQ scene. Goes whole hog with Confederate faves, covering pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and fried versions of pretty muc... read more

231 Court St., New York 11201
718-596-9707

Van Horn Sandwich Shop

Tar Heels from way back team up on low-key southern spot. Family recipes culled for authentic takes on buttermilk fried chicken, cornmeal catfish, and vinegary pulled pork. Further Dixie cred in co... read more

310 Lenox Ave., New York 10027
212-792-9001

Red Rooster

Cheflebrity Marcus Samuelsson brings modern, soulful fare to the new Harlem. Dirty south by way of Scandinavia: meatballs and lingonberry, duck liver pudding, lox tarts. Old Harlem, too, in both th... read more

142 W. 10th St., New York 10014
212-255-2330

Lowcountry

Namesake cuisine of coastal South Carolina and Georgia. Gets hardcore with shrimp and grits, ribs and pickled peaches, biscuits and ham gravy. Booze program looks west to Kentucky and Maker's Mark ... read more

325 Bowery, New York 10003
646-602-7015

Peels

Joey Ramone Place sprouts a southern-accented diner from the Freemans crew. Versatile bi-level space with take-out counter, communal table, booths, bar. Stumptown coffee to get your heart started i... read more

116 E. 16th St., New York 10003
212-673-6465

Brother Jimmy's

Citywide 'cue chain brings the roadhouse kitsch to Union Square. Weathered wood, old signs, curving bar wallpapered in license plates. Gobble up some southern-style BBQ, hickory smoked and served w... read more

166 S. 4th St., New York 11211
347-529-6090

Pies-n-Thighs

Because there ain't nothin' like sitting in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge with a heaping pile of fried chicken and collard greens. Hole in the wall kept homey with distressed brick, toy tru... read more

46 Henry St., New York 11201
718-858-9605

Bread & Butter

Former Brooklyn Heights bistro rises from its baguette ashes all-American as Wonder Bread and a tub of Country Crock. Geographical mishmash of haute comfort: Maine lobster rolls, Louisiana gumbo, A... read more

271 Adelphi St., New York 11205
718-643-4216

The Brooklyn Cornerstone

Genteel dining in Fort Greene. Versatile space covers gated patio, roof deck, two full bars. American menu goes the seasonal route, highlights local produce, sustainable seafood. Former Red Bamboo ... read more

156 Ninth Ave., New York 10011
212-620-4545

Tipsy Parson

Named for a drunk dessert, but sounds like a smashed Southern deb to us. Little Giant ladies go north to Chelsea but dish the dirty-dirty. Haute Dixie puts the roasted prunes in pork and grits, the... read more

593 Lorimer St., New York 11211
718-599-9899

The Brooklyn Star

Momofuku partner sells his share of the ramen empire to launch his own Star. Inspiration trucked up 95 from the dirrty South. Chef Joaquin Baca brings soulful cornbread, tangy ribs marinated in Dr.... read more

229 Dekalb Ave., New York 11205
718-222-1510

The General Greene

Nabe spot working classic Brooklyn-modern angle. Weathered-wood storefront leads to trim digs, nicely lit with overhead lamps and exposed bulbs. Provisions sold in back. Involved house cocktails, d... read more

1 Hope St., New York 11211
718-599-1945

Dante's

Southern cookin' in the heart of Brooklyn. Owner Dante pays tribute to the Deep South with fried chicken like Grams used to make it. Start off with complimentary jalapeño cornbread with hone... read more

157 Duane St., New York
212-732-5555

Duane Park

Duane Park Café successor gets all Tara on Tribeca. Cracker-white columns and tablecloths, crystal chandelier salvaged from a Louisiana plantation. Screams Big Easy elegance in a soft drawl.... read more

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