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See our list of the best soul food restaurants in Pennsylvania. Enjoy a soulful meal at the top soul food restaurants in PA.

Carmi Family Restaurant

They Have All Your Soul Food Favorites!

Carmi Family Restaurant  brings an authentic taste of soul food to Pittsburg every day. Their chefs are dedicated to bringing you the food you know and love; the staff will work hard create that memorable experience for you, and your friends and loved ones, that will keep you coming back again and again. Their menu is full of old favorites such as Southern Fried Chicken and Spare Ribs, and great specials like Chicken and Waffles, or Shrimp and Grits.

 

Think of all you get for a great price! Every entree is served with soup or salad, two sides (like Mac and Cheese or Potato Salad) and delicious cornbread. That's a value for soul food worth a try!

 

Deke's BBQ

A Great BBQ Surprise!

Deke's little unassuming place in Roxborough, Philly has some of the best BBQ you're likely to try in the city. Deke's looks like what you might expect from a city BBQ- low light, bar room atmosphere- but what you might not expect is the finger-licking, smoky quality of his sauce, or the friendliness of this owner/cook, and his eagerness to serve you his delicious food. Deke makes everything he serves by hand, and he's proud of it!

 

Come on down and try the Pulled Pork Sliders, or Half a BBQ Chicken, with some delicious sides like Coleslaw or Mac and Cheese. Deke's has great drinks too, like his "Nines" a beautiful blend of bourbon, and a fully stocked bar. This is a great place to enjoy home cooked food with a friend or a date!

Elena's Soul Lounge

One of the Best Soul Food Spots in Philly!

Elena's Soul Cafe in Philadelphia's Cedar Park combines the delicious cooking that makes you feel at home, with the hip atmosphere that never lets you forget you're out for the night. There are no frills here, and no gimmicks- just a friendly staff to serve you that good sticks-to-your-ribs food you know you're craving. Their menu has all your favorite comfort food: mac and cheese, collard greens, and tasty fried chicken!

 

If you like great music and a relaxing drink to go with your meal, Elena's has just what you're looking for; with a full range of draught beers and mixed drinks, and karaoke or live music every week, their bar and lounge is waiting for you. Bring your special someone, your best friends, or both, and try some of the best soul food in PA. 

 

Jim and Rita's Fine Cuisine

 Try Their Great Food and Service!

Jim and Rita's Fine Cuisine serves up delicious home-style soul food in a warm and  friendly environment that's perfect for eating it. They're dedicated to customer service at Jim and Rita's, relying on a dedicated base of customers and friends to keep their business running- all they need is a chance to impress you! No matter what kind of soul food you're in the mood for, there's sure to be something tasty on the menu you'll want to try- like their Fried Chicken Wings or Meatloaf served with hearty portions of your favorite sides of Mac and Cheese, or Potato Salad.

 

Jim and Rita's distinguishes itself above other Philly competitors with its clean, welcoming atmosphere, and, above all, the quality of its food. If you're in the mood for some of the best soul food in PA, then why not try Jim and Rita's?

Mabel's Barbeque

Some of the Best Barbeque in PA!

Mabel's Barbeque has dedicated itself to a simple mission: provide the best home-cooked barbeque possible. They're off to a wonderful start. Mabel, the owner and proprietor of Mabel's restaurant, dry-rubs her meat every day, and allows it to cook until it comes out the succulent, finger-licking meal you crave. They have all your barbeque favorites prepared with love and care.

 

It's not for nothing that Mabel's won the Best of the Best Award from County Line Magazine 2011, or that her restaurant has won renown for doing barbeque even better that you remember it cooked at home. This is a great place to enjoy that comfort food lunch or dinner you know you want, and they even cater! This is seriously some of the best barbeque in PA!

Relish

Soul Food Fusion in Northwest Philly!

Relish in Northwest Philly is a great fusion of home-style cooking with upscale feel -a perfect city spot. Their menu and atmosphere are sophisticated, featuring quality dishes of your favorite backyard BBQ cooking, as well as modern updates on classic city dishes for the refined palate. Not that you have to choose: why not try the Chicken Corn Chowder to lead you in to Mango Glazed Atlantic Salmon, or have your Grilled Angus Rib-eye and homemade cornbread with Grilled Diver Scallops?

 

Relish features both an elegant dining room, and a cool jazz cafe with live music and events, so you can choose the atmosphere that fits your meal best. Quality food and style await you at Relish!

 

Roost

Organic Soul-Food Chicken in West Philly!

Roost in West Philly offers a trendy update on traditional soul food chicken with their dedication to "offering locally sourced and organic chicken." This is not your typical fast-food stop; the food at Roost might stick-to-your-ribs, but it's prepared with the care, know-how, and fresh ingredients that make for unparalleled quality.

 

Whether you like it rotisserie, or fried to perfection, their succulent legs, thighs, boneless breasts, and delicious sides and biscuits are gonna, fill you up, and bring you back again. Roost does chicken the right way- by preparing every order, when you order it. Be prepared to wait for your meal, but be even more prepared to enjoy it when it comes.

 

Rotisseur

Farm Fresh Chicken in Philly!

Rotisseur in Philly's Center City was founded on the idea that you should be able to get the freshness of the farm right in the middle of the city. Their chickens are grown locally in Lancaster County, and are cooked along with fresh, seasonally grown ingredients. Their rolling menu even encourages you to grab your favorite foods while they're still here! Offering classic meals like legs and thighs with mac and cheese and biscuits, as well as delicious sandwiches, Rotisseur wants to fill you up with only the best chicken they can find.

 

Rotisseur is convenient too! Call ahead for lunch or take-out, or stop by and BYOB for dinner with friends or a date. Wrap your meal up with a seasonal cobbler or sweet tea, and come support an innovative local business in their quest for freshness!

 

Soul Fed Cafe

Home-Cooked Soul Food!

Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, The Soul Fed Cafe delivers home-cooked soul food to its happy customers. There are no frills here, only some of the best soul-food, southern-style cooking in the state. The cafe has a simple, delicious menu, and all of its items are recognizable to any long-time eater of comfort food. The price is right too! For a great value, order any of the Cafe's meals, like the Fried Chicken Legs Platter, or the Buffalo Wings each served with two Slammin Sides and a drink.

For a flat $2.50, all Slammin Sides are served in hearty, 8 oz. containers of goodness like Mac and Cheese, or Collard Greens. With the cafe's dedication to service, quality, and great tasting food, you'll never be disappointed!

 

Uncle Mike's Backyard BBQ

Home-Style BBQ in Central PA!

Uncle Mike's Backyard BBQ offers home-style barbeque so convincing, you'll feel like you were invited over! His menu is full of delicious BBQ favorites prepared with your choice of his four signature sauces (Hickory, Mild, Spicy, or Smokey.) Burgers, Pulled-Pork Sandwiches, and succulent, fresh BBQ Chicken, all served at a great value with two sides like Potato Salad or Mac and Cheese, a refreshing drink, and cornbread or a biscuit.

 

Whether you enjoy your food in house, or carry it out to eat at home, you can be sure that it's going to fill you up and leave you wanting more. You can't beat Uncle Mike's prices! Kids eat free on Sundays, so why not stop in and let Uncle Mike cook something for you?