Suggestions for Southern Food Restaurant near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Ms E. • March 30, 2019For brunch, spot on crispy dark meat chicken and waffles (syrup infused) with a delicious pickle. Also enjoyed the shrimp and grits with a delicious succotash and tomato sauce. Great bar upstairs too.

Samantha • September 26, 2012Great food/drink (cornbread, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, and sangria), great music, wonderful service!!

H L. • February 19, 202216-Feb: Fi and Ericka - tried the cornbread, Brussels sprouts, chicken and waffles, fried Oreos, and strawberry peach cobbler. Delicious!

Bitches Who Brunch • March 23, 2016Cocktails for $6, wine for $7, and draft beer for $6. They offer seven different types of wine to choose from during HH. The robust food menu which includes calamari and fried green pickled tomatoes.

Rachel G. • August 15, 2013the cabbage & cornbread stuffing ! :)

Peter C. • January 28, 2023The oyster pasta was delicious. Highly recommend

Alex P. • August 31, 2015Best southern food in DC!

Q R. • April 5, 2017Although pricey, the food quality makes it worth it. Be adventurous and try a different cuisine, like shrimp & grits or duck & crawfish gumbo (both are huge portions) ... you won't be disappointed!

Meshal • July 28, 2019One of the most amazing restaurant i have been in.

Shelby B. • August 26, 2010Baked chicken with cornbread dressing, collards, baked mac n cheese and sweet tea -- good gosh almighty!

James S. • August 9, 2013Fantastic food! Fried catfish, greens, grits and cheese, cornbread, sweet tea, great fries chicken. They're doing it right!

Scron D. • September 6, 2015Pulled pork, meatloaf, mac n cheese, wedge salad, everything! Try the house beers too. Great food & service - yum!

Venu • August 30, 2014Best bourbon bar in Capitol Hill

Bree • August 29, 2016The absolute best cuisine in the city. Great vibe and prices. Perfect weekend brunch with lots of tvs at the bar for sports. My favorite drink is their creation a blueberry capriosas.

Katrina E. • November 6, 2016Cozy, good music and good food. I'm glad it will have a footprint in the neighborhood. Great for brunch!

Kurtis S. • November 19, 2020Sweet potato pie, and banana pudding, and liver and onions are all delicious!

Jen M. • September 7, 20193 Words: Fried Chicken Benedict. ‘Nuff said.

Alexandra D. • March 29, 2019Tasty wings and crabcakes. Nice, positive energy.

Charlene W. • September 19, 2013Best soul food I've had in the area. Cash only business so just make sure you come prepared. The people are extremely friendly and lots of the items are cooked to order. Must try the Mac and cheese!!

Barbara B. • May 23, 2023Best shrimp & grits I have ever had!