Summertime in Sacramento brings a new appreciation for Southern traditions like sweet iced tea accompanied by barbecued ribs, a chicken fried steak or a bowl of gumbo. So where should you go to find your new favorite spot for Southern cuisine?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern restaurants around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Sarom's Southern Kitchen
Topping the list is Sarom's Southern Kitchen. Located at 1901 El Camino Ave. in Arden-Arcade, the soul food and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated Southern restaurant in Sacramento, boasting 4.5 stars out of 703 reviews on Yelp.
Yelpers love the family-owned eatery's cheesy grits and garlic mashed potatoes, as well as its fried chicken and sweet potato pie. And with almost everything on the menu priced at under $10, the value can't be beat.
2. Roxie Deli And Barbeque
Next up is East Sacramento's Roxie Deli and Barbeque, situated at 3340 C St. With 4.5 stars out of 697 reviews on Yelp, the deli, which offers barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
While Roxie's is best known for its classic deli sandwiches, don't miss out on the daily barbecue specials: a different cut of meat prepared on the house smoker each weekday (not weekends) and available as plates or in sandwiches.
3. MoMo's Meat Market
Tahoe Park's MoMo's Meat Market, located at 5776 Broadway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score barbecue and more 4.5 stars out of 693 reviews.
Yelpers praise the affordable prices and generous portions, and recommend both the ribs and the tri-tip, as well as the pepper jack mac and cheese.
4. Tank House BBQ and Bar
Over in Midtown, check out Tank House BBQ and Bar, which has earned four stars out of 1,096 reviews on Yelp. The signature dirty tots, composed of tater tots topped with béchamel sauce and pulled pork, are a fan favorite.
You can find the barbecue-slinging bar at 1925 J St.
5. South
And then there's South, a Southside Park favorite with four stars out of 1,080 reviews. The shrimp and grits, hot links, and rabbit sausage gumbo have earned it plenty of praise from Yelpers. Stop by 2005 11th St. to hit up the Southern spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
