Philadelphia, PA
For Southern in Philadelphia, the local food press points to SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club, Corinne's Place, and Rex at the Royal. Picks from Philadelphia Magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Philadelphia Magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Updated July 2026.
SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club · Spring Garden
SOUTH pairs contemporary Southern cooking with live jazz in a polished North Broad Street space. Shrimp and grits, fried chicken, cornbread, and seafood draw on familiar traditions, while the adjoining music room turns dinner into a full evening without letting the kitchen become secondary.
Corinne's Place · Camden
Corinne's Place has welcomed Camden diners for decades with generous plates of fried chicken, turkey wings, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and candied yams. The dining room feels communal and celebratory, preserving the warmth of a neighborhood gathering place alongside recipes grounded in family tradition.
Rex at the Royal · Graduate Hospital
Rex at the Royal explores Lowcountry cooking through seafood, rice, smoked meats, and layered spice in a handsome South Street room. The menu treats regional history with care while leaving space for contemporary technique, supported by a bar that makes the restaurant work equally well for drinks and dinner.
AMINA · Northern Liberties
AMINA brings Southern comfort and West African influence together at its Northern Liberties home. Fried chicken, seafood, greens, rice, and boldly seasoned sauces meet in generous plates, while the stylish dining room and celebratory energy make it a natural choice for groups and occasion meals.
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