Sweet Cheeks Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

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.Jake R.: Excellent BBQ. Really enjoyed the broccoli and cheese casserole and the biscuits. Home Brew was tasty too!

BU TodayBU 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 G.Breana Goscicki: Pulled pork, mac and cheese, biscuits are to die for

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

2. 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.

Union Oyster House is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

3. Union Oyster House

8.0
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews

Tina Hui T.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 B.Caitlin Breuler: Raw bar overrated, but cornbread awesome, all food really good, highly recommend lobster newburg.

Jessica G.Jessica Goley: Delicious corn bread! Nom nom nom.

Silvertone is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

4. Silvertone

7.5
69 Bromfield St (btwn Province & Tremont), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 112 tips and reviews

CathyCathy: Can't go wrong with the comfort food (mac & cheese! tuna melt!) plus the cheapest Blue Moon in town.

BeckyBecky: drink: captain shaddock. apps: bruschetta. eats: steak tips, mac & cheese, grilled cheese & tomato soup, bow tie pasta with chicken.

The FeastThe Feast: There's two musts here: the gooey mac and cheese, and the perfectly marinated steak tips. Drinks are affordable and delicious. Read more.

JM Curley is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

5. JM Curley

8.3
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 175 tips and reviews

Jordan M.Jordan Morano: The Mac and Cheese is the best I have had in the city

Harry A.Harry Anscher: Burger and fries chicken dinner are the bomb

Cristian L.Cristian Löfvall: Incredible place! Follow all the recommendations: Get the special burger, the Mac & Cheese, the Gin & Tonic, compliment Amanda (the hostess)

mmMac n' CHEESE is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

6. mmMac n' CHEESE

7.8
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Downtown Boston · 22 tips and reviews

Richard H.Richard Hardison: Some of the best mac n' cheese I've ever tasted. Hands down.

Mark S.Mark Sylvester: Great Mac n cheese. I like the buffalo chicken Mac n cheese. Fun to watch them toss the Mac n cheese in the pan in front of you. Can be a bit slow when crowded- but well worth the wait!

Rafael S.Rafael Sánchez: Chicken mac n' cheese is a MUST

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

7. 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!

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

8. Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen

8.1
604 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Bar · Roxbury · 59 tips and reviews

Danielle A.Danielle Atkins: The fried chicken and waffles on the weekend brunch menu is spoon yummy!!!

Manny O.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 U.Sofia Uz: The place for jazz lovers! Great crowd, strong drinks, good music. What else can you wish for

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

9. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

8.8
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!

Yankee Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

10. Yankee Lobster

8.2
300 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 112 tips and reviews

Bruce L.Bruce Lashley: Lobster roll plenty good!!! Lobster Mac and cheese excellent

Food NetworkFood Network: With a scattering of seasoned panko breadcrumbs topping it off, this mega-rich mac "puts a shadow over all other mac and cheeses" and is well worth a road trip any time of year. Read more.

MickeyMickey: Lobster Mac and cheese is the way to go.

Lulu's Allston is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

11. Lulu's Allston

9.0
421 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · Allston · 47 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Pretzel bites with cheese, Mac and cheese, insane beer selection. Excellent service.

Meghann L.Meghann Long: Everything here is awesome! My favorite is the mamas fries chicken.

BU TodayBU 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.

Five Horses Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

12. Five Horses Tavern

8.6
535 Columbus Ave (Claremont Park), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 52 tips and reviews

Amelia R.Amelia Rossi: Seriously, get the mac & cheese

Hannah P.Hannah Peckham: Fried chicken anything!

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Come for the great craft beer selection, stay for the tots! Great Southern food too.

Local 149 is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

13. Local 149

8.2
149 P St (at E 6th St.), South Boston, MA
American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Justine J.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 LaRue 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.

BDCwireBDCwire: 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.

Slades Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Boston.

14. Slades Bar & Grill

7.5
958 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Roxbury · 21 tips and reviews

Yolanda D.Yolanda Darnell: The fried chicken is a must!

Alicia F.Alicia Foor: Chicken wing dinner with spicy fries and Mac n cheese

Gee F.Gee Fran: Chicken wings, fried catfish, mac and cheese, collard greens.

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

15. 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