Buttermilk & Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

1. Buttermilk & Bourbon

8.8
160 Commonwealth Ave (Dartmouth Street), Boston, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Back Bay East · 20 tips and reviews

@krishaamer@krishaamer: Warm, friendly and not too expensive. Soul food you can share in Spanish tapas style, wine and cocktails. I liked my Garden District. Draws quite a mixed crowd.

Hanan M.Hanan Mal: Anything fried is really good! Really enjoyed this place! The fried chicken is some of the best I've ever had and The beignets are delightful!

John J.John Jane: Great biscuits; cauliflower bisque is really good.

Abe & Louie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

2. Abe & Louie's

8.9
793 Boylston St (at Fairfield St), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Prudential - St. Botolph · 135 tips and reviews

Roy K.Roy Kim: Mac and Cheese w/ truffles to die for...

Mike V.Mike V: The filet is amazing, along with the mac and cheese! Love this place!

Drew M.Drew Mendes: Steak delmonico paired with the broccoli and Mac n cheese was excellent. One of the best steakhouses in Boston!

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

8.9
271 Dartmouth St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Back Bay East · 176 tips and reviews

TammyTammy: Try the Iron Pan Corn Bread - Best corn bread I have ever had in my entire life, Omfg.

HoffHoff: Wow! What a meal. Here goes: Bonita margarita, salsa trio, guacamole especial, pork and pineapple quesadilla and the corn bread. #aintnothinwrongwithcornbread

Ha D.Ha Diem: Complimentary shaved ice w/ a shot of tequila, lobster enchilada, that corn, fried chicken tacos, strawberry basil mojito, Black Forest cake night cap... Just a couple highlights of my amazing meal!

The Friendly Toast is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

4. The Friendly Toast

9.1
35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews

Rory P.Rory Parness: Loved the babe on a biscuit. Poached egg over pulled pork on a house made biscuit. Avoid the ling wait by using their "no wait" app. Put your name on wait list before you go

Emma S.Emma Simpson: Amazing Mac n Cheese and the DGGC (damn good grilled cheese)

Ben W.Ben Weintraub: Biscuits and Gravy. Oh yeah

Parish Cafe & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Parish Cafe & Bar

8.8
361 Boylston St (btwn Arlington & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Back Bay East · 212 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Balfour: The mac and cheese is incredible. Get the half order as a great app for 2 people.

AlexAlex: everyone's favorite comfort food, Mac & Cheese, is done perfectly here.

Bill H.Bill Hoy: The the baked Mac and cheese

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

6. The Capital Grille

9.2
900 Boylston St, Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 72 tips and reviews

Marc G.Marc Grabowski: Porcini encrusted rib eye and lobster mac

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: I love the Capital Grille and this is my favorite location. Consistently top notch service and food. Try the delmonico steak with rubbed porcini, the truffle friend, and the lobster mac n cheese!!

Nouf G.Nouf Gabbani: The file Minion is the best and lobster mac and cheese

Joe's American Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Joe's American Bar & Grill

7.8
181 Newbury St (btwn Dartmouth & Exeter), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 144 tips and reviews

Devon W.Devon Williams: Meal for two? Split a sandwich and the spiced bacon mac & cheese (the blue burger is fantastic).

Colleen E.Colleen Evans: Bacon Mac and cheese is delicious :)

Gina B.Gina Buckner: Roasted Chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and pan au jus, also the Mac and cheese with lobster, cinnamon rolls, mimosas, this restaurant is awesome!

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

8. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

9.0
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews

Suzanne W.Suzanne Wenz: The cheddar rosemary biscuits you get w/ dinner and lunch instead of bread are delish!

Mesh A.Mesh A: Roasted chicken and mac & cheese were so good 👌

Felix L.Felix L: Shrimp and grits

Back Bay Social Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

9. Back Bay Social Club

7.2
867 Boylston St (btwn Fairfield & Gloucester), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 95 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bianchini: Chicken and waffles are very good.

Nazary N.Nazary Nebeluk: The best chicken and waffles I've ever had. A large perfectly cooked moist chicken breast over a golden waffle with a tangy maple bbq sauce. Pair it with one of their many beer choices

Zach R.Zach Rachins: Amazing chicken and waffles

Stephanie's On Newbury is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

10. Stephanie's On Newbury

7.1
190 Newbury St (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 158 tips and reviews

Heeki P.Heeki Park: Mac and cheese is excellent. And that's an under-statement.

Bob L.Bob Loblaw: Great Mac and Cheese and delicious onion rings. Sit outside for amazing people watching and great atmosphere!

José RicardoJosé Ricardo: Great food, loved the macaroni and cheese. The background music is awesome.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Boston

9.1
200 Boylston St (at Charles St), Boston, MA
Hotel · Back Bay · 34 tips and reviews

Cat M.Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: Filet mignon with the side of lobster mac and cheese - amazing.

Cat M.Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: Filet mignon with a side of lobster mac and cheese!

ToryBurchToryBurch: All types of visitors flock to this top hotel for its perfect location and superb service, like extra cuff links for business travelers and baking lessons for children.

The Corner Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

12. The Corner Tavern

7.9
421 Marlborough St, Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Back Bay West · 30 tips and reviews

Larry L.Larry Lawrence: The chicken waffles are the best!! First Friday of the month.

Camilo M.Camilo Maldonado Matiz: Killer turkey melt. Tomato bisque side is the way to go.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: The Corner Tavern has 1/2 priced sandwiches for lunch M-F from 11:30am until 3pm and 1/2 price entrees on Wednesday nights from 6pm until midnight.

The Courtyard Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

13. The Courtyard Restaurant

7.9
Boston Public Library, 230 Dartmouth Street (Boylston Street), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

Elaine C.Elaine Courtney: Beautiful place to relax for tea and biscuits! Best of all, the tea service is available throughout the week.

ASHASH: Great Restaurant with a yummy Menu. Soup and Amish chicken was delicious

Laura W.Laura Wong: Went here for high tea. Pretty good and filling. They can be pretty busy and are very cognizant of food allergies. They do have seasonal menus and the food is bite sized!

Mistral is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

14. Mistral

8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews

Susie K.Susie Kim: Awesome food! Truffle mac and cheese and tuna tartare were amazing! Their meat dishes (duck and steak) were yum!

Justin B.Justin Breton: Three must gets: dirty martini, beef tenderloin pizza with mashed potatoes and truffle oil and the tuna tartare. $$$$, but definitely worth it. Def. one of the best restaurants in Boston! #bostoneats

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: Chateau de Sancerre wine is phenomenal. The tuna tartare is a lovely appetizer and goes well with the Sancerre.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Back Bay, Boston.

15. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

8.9
338 Newbury St (btwn Hereford St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Back Bay West · 310 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Keller: Order the mac and cheese! It has carrots, peas and ham and then crackers crumbled on top. So good!

BeckyBecky: they no longer make the fried green tomato sandwich. don't believe the foodler menu.

Rue La LaRue La La: Incredible breakfast, all day long. You'll have to wait if you go during brunch on weekends, but we say it's worth it. Try the ricotta stuffed french toast for brunch or sweet potato fries for lunch.