The Best Southern & Creole Restaurants in Chicago
Updated July 2026 · 10 places tracked
Chicago has 10 Southern and Creole restaurants on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago
Chicago · $$$
4.7(18,033)Virtue
Chicago · $$$
4.6(2,476)
Wishbone
Chicago · $$
4.4(2,432)
The Soulfood Lounge 2 ( Southside )
Chicago · $$
4.4(477)The L Station
Chicago · $$$
0.0(0)Soulé to Soulé
Chicago · $$
0.0(0)Yardbird Table & Bar - Chicago
Chicago · $$$
0.0(0)
The Soulfood Lounge 1 ( Westside )
Chicago · $$
0.0(0)Southern Chicago
Chicago · $$$$
0.0(0)Storyville | Lulu's Speakeasy
Chicago · $$$
0.0(0)
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best Southern and Creole restaurants in Chicago?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 10 Southern and Creole restaurants in our Chicago catalog, the top picks are Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago, Virtue, and Wishbone.