Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

1. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

8.9
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 374 tips and reviews

Sarah J.Sarah Jutras: Order the Rainbow Trout with Corn Bread Stuffing, the Moonshine "corn dog" shrimp, and the signature skillet apple pie for dessert. Then do it again the next night.

Tim O.Tim O'Connell: Chicken & Waffles, Catfish & Bacon Dip.

Nathan W.Nathan Wright: Moonshine is big on southern charm and atmosphere. The chicken and waffles are out-of-this-world amazing. Brunch game = strong.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

2. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.5
117 San Jacinto Blvd (2nd St), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Simpson: Amazing fried chicken🍗! Also if you have room for dessert check out the chess pie.

Bryan G.Bryan Gonzalez: Everything was amazing. The chicken was so good. The flavor and spices of the chicken was great. Awesome Mac and cheese. The coleslaw was great too. Had the fried green tomatoes as well. Great food!

Rober T.Rober Taylor: Located walking distance from the austin convention center. Great fried chicken and quick friendly service.

24 Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

3. 24 Diner

8.4
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

AMBER B.AMBER BEDOLLA: Chicken and waffles or any of their hashes are freaking delicious!

Marc C.Marc Chirico: I loved the breakfast hash. It's enough to feed 2! Also one of the best biscuits I've ever eaten. Breakfast/brunch here is on point. Awesome mimosas, too!

Edwin R.Edwin Recinos-Leiva: It is absolutely fantastic. The Chicken and Waffles is a must try. Best chicken I've ever tried!! Not bad in price either. Definitely worth it

Fixe Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

4. Fixe Austin

8.8
500 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 42 tips and reviews

ASK Gwen C.ASK Gwen Cash: Chic and cool new place. I really enjoyed the creative dishes especially, homade biscuits, black eyed peas with duck fat hushpuppies, the fried chicken were great

SaraSara: Everything is good here. All the different grits are a must try. Smoked duck breast was delicious.

steensteen: I swear to god, order the biscuits. You will not be disappointed. I had doubts but believe the hype- they are heaven. Fried chicken and grits are also phenomenal.

Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

5. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.3
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews

Lucia B.Lucia Briones: The smashed potatoes are good and spicy. Sweet Tea pie is delicious! If you haven't tried it yet, you won't disappointed! Same goes with www.getaround.com

Belinda S.Belinda Smith: 4 dollar margaritas on Monday's! Amazing southern food :)

Alex L.Alex Latham: The fried chicken is, of course, the best item on the menu. The chicken salad is also up there. You can pass on the mac & cheese and mashed sweet potatoes, though, as they both lack a distinct flavor.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

6. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.5
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 302 tips and reviews

Candace D.Candace Davis: Good grits! Their green chili cheese grits are heavenly!

Corey T.Corey Thrash: Really great service! Short rib was spectacular, collard greens amazing, Mac and cheese as you please!! Great experience!

Jenny B.Jenny B.: Best BBQ ever! Faves - brisket, boar ribs, brussel sprouts, Mac & Cheese, smoked trout. Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Delish!

Micklethwait Craft Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

7. Micklethwait Craft Meats

9.0
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 89 tips and reviews

Anthony D.Anthony Dabbs: Brisket and lamb was so tender and melted in your mouth. Side ranking: 1. Grits(just amazing) 2. Potato salad 3. Slaw (lemon pepper and poppyseed) 3. Beans. Tie for last two. Liked them both the least

Molly H.Molly Harris: The Sliced pork shoulder, lamb chorizo and jalapeño grits were incredible.

Frank L.Frank Luciano: Jalapeño cheese grits might be the best BBQ side I've ever had

MAX's Wine Dive Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

8. MAX's Wine Dive Austin

7.8
207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200 (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 140 tips and reviews

Rich G.Rich Graham: Chicken and Waffles is weird and tasty! Jalapeño Grits w Pulled Pork topped with a fried egg is damn excellent too

Kurt W.Kurt Weisenberger: Ask about the brunch specials. Chicken fried pork chop with jalapeño gravy and grits and a fried egg is excellent.

Visit AustinVisit Austin: Max’s has to be the only place in town where you can get amazing wine and tasty fried chicken. The restaurant and wine bar offers an expansive food menu and they’re open for lunch! Read more.

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

9. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu includes South Texas Antelope & Venison Merguez, Fried Chicken (served with a "Chef's Momma's biscuit"), and even a sausage made with BBQ bacon & shrimp! Read more.

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Duck, bacon and fig sausage, deep fried chicken sausage, and a killer peach cobbler in a mason jar for dessert!

Pam R.Pam Rodrigues: Over 140 beers on tap. Don't bother reading the menu, just ask their very knowledgeable serves and they will surprise you with some great picks. Fried chicken sausage was amazing!

Terry Black's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

10. Terry Black's BBQ

8.9
1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 143 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You MUST get brisket, jalapeño and cheddar sausage, mac & cheese, and a soft drink in a souvenir cup. Read more.

Aaron V.Aaron Vincent: Try the elote-style corn, mac and cheese, turkey, and jalapeño cheddar sausage!

letajanelleletajanelle: Delicious beef ribs, sausage, mac n cheese, beans. Not overly salty or spicy, line moves fast, good prices.

Salty Sow is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

11. Salty Sow

9.0
1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 151 tips and reviews

Morgan S.Morgan S: Where Red House Pizza was. Southern, pig-centric food. We had a cheddar cheese biscuit and pulled pork gravy special that was delicious. Blue-cheese stuffed pickled okra in the martinis - great idea.

Brian N.Brian Nunnery: An Austin happy hour must ($4-$5 for most drinks and appetizers). Try the Little Larry, fried chicken, and duck fat fries!

Dfw D.Dfw Dean: Great food, very busy and popular so make reservations.Duck fat fries, Grits, Brussel sprouts leaves, deviled eggs and boudin fritters shared with others worked for us.

Biscuits + Groovy is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

12. Biscuits + Groovy

8.5
5015 Duval St (51st St), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · North Loop · 40 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Gloria Gaynor - an indulgent dish of fluffy biscuits smothered in white gravy, sausage, bacon, melted cheese, and scallions.

Rebecca D.Rebecca Dull: Breakfast plate with bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy for $5? Yes please! Better yet, the guy is nice enough to bring it across the street because it's raining and the out door seating is wet.

Kat M.Kat Mandelstein: Best vegan biscuits in Austin!

Top Notch is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

13. Top Notch

8.5
7525 Burnet Rd (Between Richcreek Rd and Northcross Dr), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Crestview · 66 tips and reviews

Rebecca H.Rebecca Huey: Got fried chicken on my first visit and I can't bring myself to order anything else. Best fried chicken I've ever had! Go to Friday movie nights during the summer.

Allison L.Allison L: Fried chicken has a great crispy skin and super moist!

⚜️RockdeLis.com⚜️ ~.⚜️RockdeLis.com⚜️ ~Erin Michelle~💋: The fried chicken & onion rings are awesome.

Bird Bird Biscuit is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

14. Bird Bird Biscuit

9.2
2701 Manor Rd (at Walnut Ave), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Rosewood · 17 tips and reviews

PK W.PK WADDLE: Yummy biscuits and sammiches and awesome people !!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John H.John Hume: Excellent! Biscuits are big enough to make a hearty breakfast sandwich.

John H.John Hume: The Dough-Doughs are wonderful! Biscuit dough makes an amazing doughnut.

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Austin.

15. Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

8.7
6610 N Lamar Blvd (at Brentwood St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Brentwood · 114 tips and reviews

Natalie S.Natalie S.: I also got very dry brisket. The Mac and cheese and corn casserole was pretty good and the chocolate banana pudding was delicious.

Lynn V.Lynn VerPlank: The brisket, mac & cheese, and the corn casserole were delicious! Nice local beer selection too!

Mike W.Mike Winston: Legit smoked meats found here! Especially enjoyed the juicy & well-spiced beef rib, beef brisket, cheddar jalapeño sausage, and the super-cheesy mac & cheese. WinstonWanders.com