Southern Kitchen

Name: Southern Kitchen
Address: 541 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA, United States, 23219-1321
Telephone: (804) 729-4141
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1044 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Southern Kitchen, which is known as "The Mouth of the South" to the locals, serves up comfort food favorites. From collard greens to fried fish and chicken, the eatery provides a comfortable, relaxed spot for enjoying classic Southern food, beer, and wine for lunch, and dinner. Since opening in 2014, the restaurant has focused on providing good food paired with a classy experience and great customer service. Southern Kitchen features a variety of options for starting the meal, including fried oysters, fried okra, southern rolls, and salad. Enjoy sandwiches like the salmon cake and chicken club, or dive into some apple pecan salad, fried fish, big momma's chicken, and chicken livers and onions. Southern Kitchen also features plenty of filling plates, including the seafood platter, meatloaf, catfish, and southern-fried pork chops.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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Takeout

(804) 729-4141

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Dining Hours Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Takeout Hours Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dining Hours Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 729-4141
Website
https://southernkitchenrva.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
541 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219-1321
Neighborhood
Richmond
Parking details
We now offer valet parking and street parking. The valet service is $8.00.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Catfish Bites$14.00
Crispy fresh fried catfish bites served with our homemade chipotle aioli
Buffalo Shrimp$14.00
Eight butterflied shrimp tossed in our house-made buffalo sauce served with blue cheese dressing
Fried Okra$9.00
Just that! Fried Okra paired with homemade chipotle aioli
Southern Rolls
A Southern Kitchen favorite! Our spin on an egg roll fused with chicken, collards and cabbage served with our homemade sweet honey sauce
- per roll$5.00
Mouth of the South Shrimp$14.00
Eight butterflied fried shrimp tossed in a sweet Thai chili sauce

Salads

Add grilled chicken $5, grilled shrimp $7 or grilled salmon $8

Apple Pecan Salad
Organic baby spring mix, Granny Smith apples, homemade candied pecans, feta cheese and dried cranberries served with raspberry walnut balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Half$8.00
- Whole$12.00
Farmers Market Salad
Organic baby spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and croutons served with your choice of dressing
- Half$8.00
- Whole$12.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese and croutons served with fresh ground black pepper by request
- Half$8.00
- Whole$12.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with homemade fries. Substitute fries with your choice of a side for $1 additional

Fish Po' Boy$15.00
Fresh fried catfish served on a buttered sub roll with lettuce, tomato and topped with our house made chipotle aioli (no sauce upon request)
Shrimp Po' Boy$16.00
Eight fried shrimp served on a buttered sub roll with lettuce, tomato and topped with our house made chipotle aioli (no sauce upon request)
Chicken Club$15.00
Fried or grilled boneless chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon and ranch dressing served on a brioche bun
Salmon Cake Sandwich$16.00
Fresh wild caught home made salmon cakes served on brioche bun with lettuce, tomatoes and topped with our homemade chipotle aioli
Southern Kitchen Burger$14.00
select temperature) Handmade half pound burger topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes served on a brioche bun

Entrees

Served with two sides of your choice. No changes or substitutes to the sides. Any changes there will be an $3 up-charge

Big Mama's Fried Chicken$20.00
Three white or dark chicken deep fried served either fried, honey-dipped or BBQ!
Southern Baked Chicken$20.00
Bone-in quarter dark or quarter white baked chicken served with our homemade chicken gravy (no gravy upon request)
Country Fried Chicken$18.00
Take you back t the days of Southern fried delight with boneless chicken breast smothered in white pepper gravy
Chicken Livers and Onions$18.00
Smothered chicken livers and onions with gravy served with a bed of rice and one side
Meatloaf$18.00
Country style meatloaf smothered on our house made brown gravy
Southern Fried Pork Chops$21.00
Two hand-cut boneless deep fried or grilled pork chops topped with our house made brown gravy and fried onions (no gravy and onion upon request)
Southern Fried Fish$20.00
Three hand breaded pieces of whiting a-top Texas toast
Southern Fried Shrimp$23.00
Ten deep fried and hand battered golden butterflied shrimp seasoned to perfection
Fish -N- Shrimp$25.00
Two pieces of southern fried fish and eight butterflied shrimp
Seafood Platter$35.00
For the seafood lover in you! Comes with two pieces of southern fried fish, eight butterflied shrimp and six oysters
Salmon Cake Dinner$24.00
Two fresh wild caught handmade salmon cakes
Pan-Seared Salmon$25.00
Fresh 6oz. salmon pan seared to your perfection! Your choice of blackened or lemon peppered
Crab Cakes$28.00
Two jumbo lump handmade crab-cakes served with two sides
Catfish$23.00
Two fried piece catfish that will have you coming back for more
Blackened Catfish$23.00
Two piece of pan seared blackened catfish seasoned to perfection
Turkey Wings$22.00
Two jumbo turkey wings smoothed in our house made turkey gravy (served only on Sundays)
Shrimp N Grits$20.00
Legendary tradition of sautéed shrimp smothered in Creole sauce atop cheese grits served with bacon. Served without two sides (no bacon upon request). This entree is spicy (Served only on Sundays)
Chicken N Waffles$16.00
Three hand battered deep fried chicken tenders atop buttermilk waffle served with butter and powered sugar. Served without two sides (Served only on Sundays)

Sides

Collards Greens
Candied Yams
Cheese Grits
Mashed Potatoes with or Without Gravy
Mac N Cheese
Fried Cabbage
Hand-Cut Fries
Black Eye Peas
Stewed Tomatoes
Rice and Gravy

What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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MichaelG
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Overall, it was a good experience. We enjoyed ourselves and definitely the environment and can't complain about the food. We will definitely go back soon.
AH
AmyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food3service3ambience4
Food was great! The gravy on my Turkey wings could have been hotter. Seasoning was great! I didn't like the fact I wasn't offered a receipt.
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Daddybd90
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was outstanding. The waiter was excellent. He was very accommodating to our party
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Foodie
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We arrived and out tables were ready. We were seated immediately. However, it took the server about 3o minutes to greet us and bring us water. The server was very nice and provided excellent service. The food is always on point. Everything was delicious.
DB
DanB
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service (Bruno) meet the owner. The cornbread was to die for. The candies yams….. if I put some on my forehead my tongue would have slapped my brains out trying to get to it! I will be a regular customer
OB
OliviaB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything about the restaurant was perfect. The only issue is parking
DJ
DebraJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The best parts - service was fantastic, food came piping hot, cornbread was great and it didn’t take a very long time for food to come out. Fish and shrimp dish was fantastic and so was the fried cabbage. Never seen a restaurant serve this dish and it’s a favorite of mine. The not so great part is my personal preference only. A couple of our side dishes had no flavor. But I understand you have to keep salt out of some dishes being mindful of people’s health issues. Overall really good experience!
CM
CynthiaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
You advertise valet parking but don’t really have valet parking. Mashed potatoes were very starchy tasting and bland, no flavor. I have had shrimp here before and they were very good but this time no flavor
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic! The mimosa were some of the best I’ve every had. The cornbread was delicious; so moist. The fish and shrimp were cooked to perfection!
KB
KarenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date night with friends! Will definitely be returning.
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Patriciaj
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good I ordered the shrimp and fish platter fried to perfection tea was a little weak but my husband's long Island ice tea was awesome our server was polite and very attentive will definitely eat there again.
JB
JamesB
Richmond
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
we were seated as soon as we walked in the restaurant, the wait staff was excellent. The food was fresh cooked and delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I celebrated my birthday and liked how they sing happy birthday. This particular was crowded and busy so overall it was ok
KW
KaishaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our experience was great, food was great, our server Jordan was awesome, the hospitality of the staff was great. I am in a wheelchair and the staff was so patient and ready to help me and my family. We had such a great time. The music was great it wasn’t to loud but just right.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a Saturday night dinner with a friend. I love this place from the great food, to the vibe, music, and customer service. I tried the salmon cakes for the first time and they did not disappoint. The mac and cheese and yams are always good. My lemon drop cocktail was a little too sweet, but the bartender was nice to make it again for me. Can’t wait to dine again soon!
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Maniwan
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious appetizers and entrees. My mom had fried whiting and I had fried pork chops with grilled onions. The corn bread melts in your mouth. Kale was very flavorful and the sweet iced tea was an old family recipe. I will go back for sure!
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Sister
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first visit, service time to received my food after my order was taken was pretty fast, waiter was polite and professional and the food was good
VY
VisitorYorktownVA
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always love to return to Richmond, VA and enjoy true southern dining. Southern Kitchen satisfies the stomach and the soul!!!
BJ
BettyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I'm so happy I finally made it to Southern Kitchen. The food was amazing and the service was on point. I will be visiting again!
PB
PatriyiahB
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Although the service is a tad bit slow the food definitely makes up for it. My family enjoyed everything that we received. It was hot and delicious
SS
SherriS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food / Great Staff and the Owner comes out to greet you !!!!!
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Courtney
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
This restaurant was just ok. The restaurant was pretty. It was a little too loud for conversation due to the music. Our service was just okay. I really liked the macaroni and cheese but everything else ordered by our 4 person party was a little bland. I wouldn’t actively recommend this as a need-to-go restaurant but neither would I call it bad. I just wouldn’t go again.
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CynthiaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to eat and enjoy the atmosphere with Family and Friends Customer Service is GREAT.
EB
EliasB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Southern kitchen is excellent environment for dining and socializing. Great service.
CJ
CarolineJ
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great ambiance. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
#RBRE2023 Yummy!!!
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ReedW
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! First time & it was AMAZING! The food was hot and delicious! Drinks were perfect! Ethan, our server, was attentive, but not intrusive! He was great! The bartender even delivered our cocktails to the table! We will definitely be back!
RM
ReginaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I truly appreciate and enjoy the dinner and amphere
KB
KeionaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good! Vibe was perfect! I loved everything about it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience as a first time visitor. The restaurant was clean, the staff were very nice, and the food was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All staff was kind and polite!
PS
PamelaS
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and atmosphere . The service was excellent
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Elbrown
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
For my daughters birthday. Food was good- Mac and cheese wasn’t hot but because it had taken so Ling for our food to come out it wasn’t worth sending it back. Our server Bruno was so professional and pleasant and we realize that it wasn’t his fault that our food took so long to come out. It was busy and they seemed to be a bit short on staff. The food was very good, we will come back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great meal to celebrate a family birthday. Our waiter, Bruno was nice and attentive. We are definitely planning to eat there again.
KC
KaylaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and service was wonderful. We will definitely be coming back!
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Anniversary
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. I'm not a fan of grits but found these to be really good. Cornbread muffins were amazing as well.
CB
CreeB
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I always enjoy ourselves when we visit the S.K.
AJ
AJinRVA
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bruno was our server and he was amazing! The food was delicious as usual…egg rolls, catfish nuggets, salmon Caesar salad, baked chicken, cornbread muffins, red velvet cake…not one complaint! I highly recommend!
RC
RhondaC
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & amazing service! Looking forward to our next visit!
TS
ThomasS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Use to frequent when they where on Main Street RIC. So glad I was able to reconnect. Shout to the owner for following her dream through and keeping it alive. No bad item on the menu...Family members came in from W.VA and Jersey. They where raving over the experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Southern Kitchen using the Order Online button. Southern Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 729-4141.

Southern Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1044 OpenTable diners.

Southern Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(804) 729-4141

Other options

Order online

541 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219-1321

Additional information

Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Dining Hours Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Takeout Hours Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dining Hours Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We now offer valet parking and street parking. The valet service is $8.00.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://southernkitchenrva.net/
Phone number
(804) 729-4141

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Southern Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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The Best Restaurants in Richmond

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Southern Fried Pork Chops

Catfish Bites

Seafood Platter

Starters

Catfish Bites$14.00

Buffalo Shrimp$14.00

Fried Okra$9.00

Southern Rolls

Mouth of the South Shrimp$14.00

Salads

Apple Pecan Salad

Farmers Market Salad

Caesar Salad

Sandwiches

Fish Po' Boy$15.00

Shrimp Po' Boy$16.00

Chicken Club$15.00

Salmon Cake Sandwich$16.00

Southern Kitchen Burger$14.00

Entrees

Big Mama's Fried Chicken$20.00

Southern Baked Chicken$20.00

Country Fried Chicken$18.00

Chicken Livers and Onions$18.00

Meatloaf$18.00

Southern Fried Pork Chops$21.00

Southern Fried Fish$20.00

Southern Fried Shrimp$23.00

Fish -N- Shrimp$25.00

Seafood Platter$35.00

Salmon Cake Dinner$24.00

Pan-Seared Salmon$25.00

Crab Cakes$28.00

Catfish$23.00

Blackened Catfish$23.00

Turkey Wings$22.00

Shrimp N Grits$20.00

Chicken N Waffles$16.00

Sides

Collards Greens

Candied Yams

Cheese Grits

Mashed Potatoes with or Without Gravy

Mac N Cheese

Fried Cabbage

Hand-Cut Fries

Black Eye Peas

Stewed Tomatoes

Rice and Gravy

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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FAQs

Does Southern Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Southern Kitchen restaurant rated?

Does Southern Kitchen offer gift cards?

Is Southern Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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