Milwaukee, WISoul Food

Jackson's serves hearty soul food from its original Center Street dining room. Fried catfish, turkey legs, smothered meats, macaroni and cheese, greens, and sweet sides fill out generous plates, with a family run spirit that makes the restaurant feel rooted in its Uptown Crossing neighborhood.

Nino's builds its identity around Southern sides that receive as much attention as the main dishes. Greens, macaroni and cheese, yams, cornbread, and rotating proteins create comforting combinations, while the Shorewood counter format makes a carefully prepared plate easy to carry home.

Plate Pleasures Eatery offers soul food with a personal, home kitchen sensibility in Wauwatosa. Savory proteins, rich sides, and changing specials reward checking the day's menu, and the generous portions make each plate feel designed for comfort rather than restraint.

1700 PULL UP serves substantial soul food plates from Fond du Lac Avenue with a direct, energetic personality. Fried and smothered meats, seafood, pasta, greens, and other familiar sides create indulgent combinations, making the Midtown restaurant a destination for a full meal rather than a light snack.

Daddy's Soul Food & Grille is a Near West Side institution for cafeteria style comfort cooking. Guests can build a plate from fried chicken, fish, meatloaf, greens, dressing, macaroni and cheese, and desserts, with the wide daily selection encouraging a different combination on each visit.