Looking for a tasty Southern meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.
1. His Place Eatery
Topping the list is His Place Eatery. Located at 6916 E. 30th St. in Arlington Woods, the Southern and soul food spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp.
"You know from the smell when you walk in that this place is good," said Yelper Jennie M. "Every single thing we tried was delicious, and portion sizes were so huge that we couldn't finish anything. Lots of take-home boxes!"
2. Hank's Smoked Briskets
Next up is Mapleton-Fall Creek's Hank's Smoked Briskets, situated at 3736 Martin Luther King Drive With 4.5 stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score barbecue has proven to be a local favorite.
Yelper Teddy B. wrote, "What can I say about Hank's? The best barbecue I've ever tasted! If you are looking for authentic barbeque go here, you won't regret it. I am not a big meat eater but I consumed this meat like it was nothing. The meat just melts in your mouth, it is so tender and flavorful."
3. Maxine's Chicken & Waffles
Downtown's Maxine's Chicken & Waffles, located at 132 N. East St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the soul food, breakfast and Southern spot four stars out of 506 reviews.
Yelper Sara B. wrote, "They have breakfast all day and it's awesome. The pancakes and waffles have flavor options and aren't your generic box-tasting pancake mix. The chicken and waffles (that they're named after) are amazing. You can also get salmon croquettes here. I don't know anywhere else in the city that has them!"
4. Joella's
Joella's, a chicken shop and Southern spot in Keystone at the Crossing, is another go-to, with four stars out of 389 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4715 E. 96th St. to see for yourself.
"Feel the burn," said Yelper Mari F. "Pretty sure that's supposed to be a workout reference, but it seems fitting considering the hot strips had a nice, spicy kick to them. I also had the kale salad and the mac and cheese. It was so good!"
5. Fat Dan's Deli
And then there's Fat Dan's Deli, a Meridian Kessler favorite with four stars out of 346 reviews. Stop by 5410 N. College Ave. to hit up the deli, which offers barbecue, chicken wings and more, next time you're in the mood.
"While the Italian beef is the best south of Crown Point, the hamburgers go nose to nose with any in Indy," said Yelper Indy B. "No mixed drinks, but they serve Old Style on draft and have house wines."
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