Looking for a sublime Southern meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Henry's Soul Cafe
Topping the list is Henry's Soul Cafe. Located at 1704 U St. NW in Dupont Circle, the Southern and soul food spot is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp.
2. Succotash - Penn Quarter
Next up is downtown's Succotash - Penn Quarter, situated at 915 F St. NW (between Ninth and 10th streets). With four stars out of 552 reviews on Yelp, the Southern and traditional American spot, offering barbecue and more, has proved to be a local favorite.
3. DCity Smokehouse
Ledroit Park's DCity Smokehouse, located at 203 Florida Ave. NW (between R and Third streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the smokehouse, which offers barbecue, chicken wings and more, four stars out of 257 reviews.
4. Zuri Bistro
Zuri Bistro, a Southern and soul food spot that offers chicken wings and more in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 122 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7317 Georgia Ave. NW (between North Geranium Street and North Fern Place) to see for yourself.
5. Exiles Bar
Over in the U Street Corridor, check out Exiles Bar, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, which offers barbecue, comfort food and more, at 1610 U St. NW (between New Hampshire Avenue and 16th Street).
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