Best Southern American Restaurants in South Side

From start to finish, Virtue was absolutely exceptional. We celebrated my birthday with a party of six, and the experience was unforgettable. Our server, Joe (I believe), was incredible—laid-back, attentive, and full of excellent recommendations that enhanced our meal. First off, the celebration of Black excellence in this restaurant is truly inspiring. It’s wonderful to see such a diverse team working seamlessly together, creating an atmosphere of collaboration and joy. Every dish we tried was outstanding. The table favorites included the biscuits with pimento cheese, the tender short ribs, and the baked chicken, which had phenomenal flavor and perfectly crispy skin. I can’t recommend the sides enough—they were all a hit! The desserts were something special—truly homemade in the best way. The red velvet cake was decadent, and the peach cobbler and banana pudding tasted like they were crafted with love by someone’s grandmother. I’m already looking forward to my next visit, whether it’s for another special occasion or just happy hour at their inviting bar. Huge thanks to the chefs and the team at Virtue!

The food was amazing and the service was even better. I will be visiting again. The salmon deviled eggs were chef’s kiss!

We always have a wonderful time at Yardbird. The food is consistently delicious. The service is top notch. The entire staff gives you service with a smile. Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants.

This was the best dining experience I’ve had in a very long time. The drinks were excellent and the food was so amazing. The murals in the restaurant are very eye catching and dramatic. Will definitely recommend Etc. to others!!

Very good experience. Food and service was top notch. Our server was amazing I recommend this restaurant to anyone that love amazing food and ambiance! The sidecar drink was amazing. Only downfall is the parking and the restroom in which they don’t have control of because that’s ran by the park district