There’s a debate about whether Washington, DC is actually a southern city or not. But regardless of what side you’re on, there’s no denying that DC has some real deal southern cuisine.
Macon Bistro and Larder
Don’t be fooled by this French-sounding restaurant, Macon Bistro isn’t some fancy French word, the restaurant was named after a town, Macon, in Georgia. This restaurant serves up an incredible southern fare in the form of biscuits and homemade jelly, fried okra, deviled eggs, and more.
This restaurant definitely dresses up southern food with beautiful presentation and high-quality ingredients, and if you can only get one thing off the menu, you have to go for their chicken and waffles.
Florida Avenue Grill
This soul food restaurant has been open since 1944, and it’s said to be the oldest of its kind in the world. No matter if that’s stretching the truth or not, there’s no denying that the Florida Avenue Grill is a Washington institution. People flock to this joint for everything from collards to fried chicken, cornbread, and beyond. So if you’re in DC and you need some comfort food to feed your soul, the Florida Avenue Grill is the place to go.