Southern comfort food is a style of cuisine that fuels the soul. From cornbread, chicken and waffles to barbecue ribs, you really can’t go wrong. While Miami is technically in the south, we definitely don’t have the mass amount of southern food like our neighboring states, but we do have some delicious options. Be sure to check out some of the best southern food and BBQ in Miami.
Hometown Bar-B-Que is most popular for its authentic pit-smoked meats and traditional sides, bringing every aspect of southern comfort into each dish. Restaurateur Billy Durney is well known for his Brooklyn southern restaurant and this Miami location is exactly what we needed! Some household favorites include the Brisket Queso, Smoked Wings and the menu highlight, Beef Ribs.
If you’re looking for Southern cuisine, look no further than Yardbird. With a menu full of classics, there is no going wrong when it comes to ordering. Whether you’re looking for a Classic Buttermilk Biscuit, Skillet Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles, or St. Louis Smoked Ribs, this meal will transport you out of Miami! Make sure to show up hungry because you’re going to want to order quite literally everything on this menu.
Shorty’s BBQ is one of Miami’s most iconic barbecue spots. With over 70 years under their belt, they have created some mouthwatering and must-order dishes. Some of the most famed items include the Corn Bread made with a classic southern recipe, Pulled Pork Sandwich served alongside their famous coleslaw and the Baby Back Rib Plate. These flavors are next-level and not something you’re going to want to miss.
Root & Bone has mastered upscale barbecue and southern cuisine, with an emphasis on timeless recipes of rural America. Some household favorites at Root & Bone include the Smoky Bacon Board made with sticky pork belly bacon, the Drunken Deviled Eggs and the brunch classic, Fried Chicken and Waffles.
Honey Uninhibited is the go-to spot for all things southern brunch and the perfect place to kick off the weekend. The Mimosa Kit is a must-order, obviously, and the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Chick and Holla berry french toast with challah are all menu favorites. The menu is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, giving options for every diner.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson has curated the perfect southern comfort menu at Red Rooster. The restaurant highlights the roots of American cuisine through many classic and delicious, go-to orders. Marcus' Cornbread is a must-order, no questions asked, alongside many other famed dishes such as the Deviled Eggs with ​​chicharron and the Fried Yard Bird which is the perfect serving of dark meat served with hot honey and jalapeño honey butter.
