Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
For Southern in Minneapolis–St. Paul, the local food press points to Southern Social Eagan, SOUL BOWL, and Mama Sheila's House of Soul. Picks from Minnesota Star Tribune and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Minnesota Star Tribune and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Southern Social Eagan
Southern Social serves the Eagan original of a small local restaurant group. Fried chicken, shrimp and grits, hush puppies, biscuits, and bourbon drinks define the polished but relaxed menu. Minnesota Star Tribune food coverage names the Rahncliff Court restaurant directly and highlights a dish from its Southern kitchen.
SOUL BOWL · Mill District
Soul Bowl reshapes soul food into customizable bowls without losing the comfort of mac and cheese, greens, plantains, cornbread, and seasoned proteins. The current Mill District restaurant replaces its former food hall address. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's dedicated soul food feature follows chef Gerard Klass and the concept's community minded approach.
Mama Sheila's House of Soul · Powderhorn
Mama Sheila's serves a generous rotation of fried chicken, catfish, greens, black eyed peas, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese in a welcoming South Minneapolis room. Music history fills the walls. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's soul food feature spends time with the restaurant, its buffet format, and its namesake host.
The Food Bank Eatery · Camden
The Food Bank Eatery is a Black woman owned, family operated North Minneapolis restaurant rooted in home style soul food. Fried chicken, ribs, catfish, greens, macaroni and cheese, and desserts fill the counter menu. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's December 2025 coverage names the restaurant during its current Lyndale Avenue run.
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