1. Sweet Cheeks Q
8.6
1381 Boylston St (btwn Kilmarnock St. & Park Dr.), Boston, MA
BBQ Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 198 tips and reviews
Jake R.: Excellent BBQ. Really enjoyed the broccoli and cheese casserole and the biscuits. Home Brew was tasty too!
BU Today: Sweet Cheeks offers authentic southern BBQ with locally-sourced, smoked meats alongside a variety of their homemade sauces. The real draw? The fluffy biscuits with creamy honey butter. Read more.
Breana Goscicki: Pulled pork, mac and cheese, biscuits are to die for
2. Buttermilk & Bourbon
8.8
160 Commonwealth Ave (Dartmouth Street), Boston, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Back Bay East · 20 tips and reviews
@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 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 Jane: Great biscuits; cauliflower bisque is really good.
3. Union Oyster House
8.0
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews
Tina Hui Tina Hui: Get the BEST oyster, clam chowder, lobster ravioli, corn bread and broiled lobster ever at America's Oldest Restaurant est. 1826. Definitely one to try.
Caitlin Breuler: Raw bar overrated, but cornbread awesome, all food really good, highly recommend lobster newburg.
Jessica Goley: Delicious corn bread! Nom nom nom.
4. Silvertone
7.5
69 Bromfield St (btwn Province & Tremont), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 112 tips and reviews
Cathy: Can't go wrong with the comfort food (mac & cheese! tuna melt!) plus the cheapest Blue Moon in town.
Becky: drink: captain shaddock. apps: bruschetta. eats: steak tips, mac & cheese, grilled cheese & tomato soup, bow tie pasta with chicken.
The Feast: There's two musts here: the gooey mac and cheese, and the perfectly marinated steak tips. Drinks are affordable and delicious. Read more.
5. JM Curley
8.3
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 175 tips and reviews
Jordan Morano: The Mac and Cheese is the best I have had in the city
Harry Anscher: Burger and fries chicken dinner are the bomb
Cristian Löfvall: Incredible place! Follow all the recommendations: Get the special burger, the Mac & Cheese, the Gin & Tonic, compliment Amanda (the hostess)
Danielle Atkins: The fried chicken and waffles on the weekend brunch menu is spoon yummy!!!
Manny O: Try the Shrimp and Grits - A different, unique and tasty take on a Southern Classic The grits are formed into triangles and fried. #foodporn #shrimpandgrits (via @Foodspotting)
Sofia Uz: The place for jazz lovers! Great crowd, strong drinks, good music. What else can you wish for
Tammy: Try the Iron Pan Corn Bread - Best corn bread I have ever had in my entire life, Omfg.
Hoff: Wow! What a meal. Here goes: Bonita margarita, salsa trio, guacamole especial, pork and pineapple quesadilla and the corn bread. #aintnothinwrongwithcornbread
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!
11. Lulu's Allston
9.0
421 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Allston · 47 tips and reviews
Jessica: Pretzel bites with cheese, Mac and cheese, insane beer selection. Excellent service.
Meghann Long: Everything here is awesome! My favorite is the mamas fries chicken.
BU Today: Head to Allston for comfort food in a cool atmosphere. Lulu's serves creative renditions of classic meals like their Short-rib Mac and Cheese or warm soft pretzel rolls.
13. Local 149
8.2
149 P St (at E 6th St.), South Boston, MA
American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Justine Jordan: Mac and Cheese Fritters come with an amazing hot sauce/ketchup concoction that provides a great contrast to the cheesy inside. Also, great beers on tap!
Rue La La: Equal parts retro-industrial décor and Southern-comfort flair. Dishes are modern twists on our favorite bar classics and are all locally-sourced. Mac 'n' cheese fritters? Addicting.
BDCwire: The folks at Local 149 serve up some serious brunch comfort food: chicken and waffles with warm maple syrup, nutmeg butter, and apricot jam. If that’s not exactly up your alley, try the French toast. Read more.