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Authentic Southern cooking – tastes great with real Southern wine and spirits

SOUTHERN COOKING

You're in the South, and you're happily on the hunt for authentic Southern cooking. One day you're looking for the best seafood shack on the shore. The next, you want to dine in elegance on new Southern haute cuisine fashioned from old Southern recipes. Late that night, you're ready for live music and some tasty Southern wine and spirits. Day 3 – you're asking the locals, "Where can I get some real Southern barbeque?"

Please don't be surprised if you get a lot of different directions to the best Southern cooking and dining districts around. No matter where you vacation in the South, you'll find a wealth of dining destinations that serve authentic Southern cooking to perfection. Any one of them will lift your spirits and make your day.

There's so much to see and do in the south and this is just a sampling! You can sort the listings by location or category. Just click the icons and links below.

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Victoria Inn & Gardens

4707 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067
Toll Free: 800-689-4798
info@victoriainn.com
Interactive LA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.bbonline.com/la/victoria/index.html

Fish the Barataria Estuary where we don't go fishing we go catching. You will be picked up at our dock for your fishing trip with a Coast Guard licensed captain and boat. For dinner we can cook your own freshly caught fish or you may order off the menu.

Vrazel’s Fine Food Restaurant

3206 W. Beach Blvd.
Gulfport, MS 
228-863-2229
MS [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]

Weinkeller Restaurant

3324 Swiss Family Drive
Wiederkehr Village, AR 72821
(479) 468-9463
Toll Free: (800) 622-9463
wiederkehr@centurytel.net
Meats Fish AR [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.wiederkehrwines.com

The Weinkeller’s menu offers delicacies from the German, French, and Italian regions of Switzerland, as well as specialties from central Europe and America. From Swiss Cheese Fondue, to Italian pasta dishes, to Matterhorn Schnitzel, to chicken, lobster, fish, and steaks—there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And don’t forget to save room for dessert! We have apple strudel, Black Forest cherry cake, caramel custard, ice cream, and cheesecake, just to name a few. A full selection of soft drinks, domestic and imported beers, mixed drinks, and of course, award-winning Wiederkehr wines are available seven days a week.

Williams Tavern

Historic Washington State Park
Washington, AR 71862
(870) 983-2898
oldwashington@arkansas.com
AR [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.ArkansasStateParks.com

The Historic 1832 Williams’ Tavern Restaurant delicious southern cooking daily during the hours of 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Choose from among the best versions of the South’s famed fried green tomatoes, crispy and light catfish, and the fresh cobbler with ice cream! It is available for groups during the day or during the evening by reservation with a maximum of 60 people. It is available to cater meals during your meeting at the park to either the 1914 Washington School or the 1940 WPA Gymnasium on the grounds of the State Park. Contact the park for group reservation details.

Wilmington’s Historic District

24 N. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-4030, ext. 20
cvbpr@capefearcoast.com
NC [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.gocapefearcoast.com

With a bustling Riverwalk and stunning Cape Fear River sunsets, Wilmington’s Downtown Historic District offers more than 200 shops and restaurants to fit every budget and palate, all within easy walking distance. Dine al fresco along the Riverwalk, on an iron-clad balcony overlooking the river, inside an architecturally preserved building, or in a hip bistro setting. Many Downtown restaurants feature local seafood specialties, Southern favorites, and American classics, or you can choose from among several new upscale eateries that offer eclectic, fusion, fondue, and international cuisine.   

Wintzell’s Oyster House

605 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36602
251-432-4605
Shellfish Seafood AL [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com

For more than six decades, Wintzell’s Oyster House has been a landmark in historic downtown Mobile. Known far and wide for its “Oyster fried, stewed or nude,” Winzell’s was founded in 1938 by Oliver Wintzell.

Yellow Brick Bank

201 E. German Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-2209
WV [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.yellowbrickbank.com

The Yellow Brick Bank is truly unequivocal for its intriguing atmosphere and extraordinary cuisine. Transformed into a restaurant in 1976, the Bank has steadily grown in popularity. For the last 31 years, the Bank has been making its own breads, pastas, mozzarella, desserts and much more. What was once a bank has become a place to discover a wealth of fine cuisine.

Yoder’s Deutsch Haus

Highway 26 East
Montezuma, GA 31063
478-472-2024
Breads Fish GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.therealgeorgia.com/restaurants.html

Mennonites operate this nationally renowned restaurant bakery and gift shop located in the center of Macon County's charming Mennonite community.  Menu includes roast beef, chicken, fish, chops, casseroles, southern vegetable and home made desserts. 

All Steak

14 Second Ave. SW
Cullman, AL 35055
256-734-4322
Meats AL [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
Considered the cornerstone of the Cullman community, the All Steak restaurant is described by the Birmingham News as “the place where ‘half of Cullman’ comes to talk about politics and football.”

Angus Barn

9401 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 
919-787-3505
angusbarn@angusbarn.com
Meats Fish NC [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.angusbarn.com

This upscale, Raleigh tradition (and landmark restaurant) is housed in a red barn where red checkered table cloths paired with soft lighting and impeccable service creates a cozy atmosphere The in-house store adds country quirkiness while the Wild Turkey Lounge and wine cellar contribute a sophisticated element. Dinner begins with a complimentary relish tray, crackers, cheese and olives.
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