Regional Restaurants Worth Planning a Trip Around

From decades-old meat-and-threes to the newer spots reworking Southern classics, this section covers restaurants across the region that locals actually recommend. Expect honest notes on what a place does well and what it is known for, not blanket praise. Curious what else is close by? Take a look at Southern Food and Southern Recipes, or head back to the Front Porch Stories index for everything we've published.