Southern Restaurants in Los Angeles, California – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Southern Restaurants in Los Angeles

When Guy Fieri rolled into Los Angeles with his red Camaro, he uncovered a thriving Southern food scene that proves you don’t need to cross the Mason-Dixon line for authentic down-home cooking. Across 4 featured restaurants—all still serving up the goods—LA’s Southern kitchens are dishing out flavor with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

Leading the pack is Little Jewel of New Orleans, earning a stellar 4.4-star rating for bringing Big Easy classics to the West Coast. Harold & Belle’s rounds out the top spots at 4.3 stars, serving up soulful Louisiana-style dishes that have made it a local institution. From crispy fried chicken to rich gumbo and buttery biscuits, these joints prove that Southern hospitality has found a permanent home in the City of Angels.