Came in on a week day for a late lunch. It was pretty empty, service was great, very southern hospitality, food plates had enormous portions! You get your moneys worth that's for sure. Tour can tell the facility is older but it's a cute place. The prices were really cheap too read more

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This place is closed indefinitely. Had kitchen fire. They'll issue a notification on when they're ready to open.

Southern Recipes was hit with a kitchen fire earlier in the fall. ('25). While this favorite of us ol' coots is present closed for remodeling I have been unreliably informed by questionable sources that rumor has it that this establishment might reopen in mid-December. But as this is predicated upon a contractor's promise, reality is anyone's guess. But I can infallibly inform that the place will be full again upon reopening. This place actually HAS the BEST CHICKEN-FRY I HAVE EVER FOUND. Made with ribeye thin cut and lovingly prepared. The only embarrassing part is you can't just order a "chicken-fry" as the establishment sullies its reputation by offering chicken-fried CHICKEN of all things. And thus one must state the obvious and add "steak" to your order. Us regulars try not to make a big deal of this culinary blemish. Jus' sayin'. read more

Her energy is electric--positive, empowering, and magnetic. She uplifts the space just by being in it. You can feel the pride she takes in her work. Nothing is missed. Every detail is handled with care and confidence. If you're looking for top-tier, world-class, lightning-fast service wrapped in passion and power--Gigi is it. She's not just good--she's iconic. She's unstoppable. She's unforgettable. She is the moment. read more

I and two friends decided to try this restaurant based on the title "Southern" and the good reviews I read on Yelp. I was treating a friend for her birthday by taking her to lunch. I ordered the French onion soup and was told they were out of it. The side salad ordered by one friend was just lettuce with almost nothing else but dressing. I ordered the beef vegetable soup which was excellent. Our main entrees were nothing special but edible. For dessert, we ordered the lemon meringue pie which was a mistake. The crust was soggy and the back part fell away from the filling, it was so old. The lemon filling lacked flavor. It's frustrating to read so many good reviews on Yelp yet have a disappointing experience. I was embarrassed as I wanted it to be a good experience for my friend. We won't be returning. read more

It would be a yes to give this anything other than 5 stars. The menu is legit! I love the hometown country feel with service which made my wife and I feel welcome. We came on a Friday night and there were a lot of regulars, some older folk out. They were a blessing too which added to the whole experience read more

We have had three good meals here in the last week. Two dinners and my father in law had breakfast. We liked them all. The first visit was on a Friday evening and it was busy! Dinner on Monday was very quiet. They are open for dine in, carry out, and delivery is available through one or more of the "door dash" services, as I saw a few pickups while we were there. Please give this place a try if you like "home cooking" or breakfast! read more

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This is a great place. Large, varied menu, spectacular service - Tiffany is the best and the blond server too. Be prepared to take some home because they offer large portions and lots of sides. The prices are fabulous and the atmosphere is light and comfortable. I discovered this restaurant about a month ago and we have been here four times! The last breakfast I had was chicken and waffles. The chicken fingers were so good. Crispy and moist and there were 5-6 of them. The waffle was also a huge, delicious portion. Today my friend took me too lunch for my birthday. My only complaint is that someone doesn't know how to cook beef rare or medium rare. Tiffany was kind enough to order me a second one, (the first could have been a hockey puck). Unfortunately, the second was not much better. Having said that the salad, vegetable sides, and roll were all very well prepared. My friend liked her breakfast burrito so all was good. read more

There's nothing necessarily good or bad about this place. It reminds me of a local diner our family would visit on a Sunday after church. The usual breakfast and lunch fare, super traditional and respectful staff, and enough space for the kiddos. Not much of a southern vibe to be honest, and that's not a bad thing. Their bar area looks pretty promising though in case your sick of the local Applebee's crowd down the block. read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food was good so was its portion. I had the house omelette and it was good. The waitstaff was attentive. read more

Southern Recipes Grill - House omelet - American Near Me - Plano, Texas

Showed up before 8 on a weekday. About 5-6 people here, all older,but its a weekday so hopefully everyone else is at work. It was nice and quiet except for one patron whose voice boomed across the floor. I found out alot about his upbringing. I didn't ask. Country omelette was very good. Grits and biscuit/gravy were also top notch. Coffee was ok, but they never let my cup get cold. read more

Everyone in our family of 12 loved their food here and that's hard to find for us. I had the chicken and waffles with baked apples. All of it tasted like homemade Southern fare. Chicken was perfection. Portions are large. I took half home to eat later. Service was less than stellar; really slow, but no attitude problem. Once she got to our table; our waitress was welcoming, friendly, knew the menu well, and remembered who ordered what. We were in no hurry so not a big deal for us. If you are in a hurry, choose another place and save yourself that possibility. Looked like they may understaff so make sure you have everything you need before the waitress leaves the table. Ambiance was adequate. Nothing special. Five stars given is because our food was that darn good. I could have closed my eyes and dreamed my grandma was laying it out for us. HUGE props to the cook/chef. Well done Sir! read more

If you're looking for classic comfort food for a great deal in Plano, look no further because this is the spot for you! I stumbled across this place with little to no expectations and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and service. I ordered the breakfast special, which included all that you see in the photos, for only $7.99! My waitress was very attentive throughout my meal and came through with all the little things I needed without me having to ask. The food was hot, tasty, and paired perfectly well with the cup of hot coffee they gave me as soon as I sat down. My biggest praise of this restaurant is that you really get the bang for your buck here - I've never had a 6 item breakfast like this for only 8 bucks. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, and was a great place to start off my Sunday! Looking forward to coming back here soon to try out their other breakfast specialties. read more

Southern Recipes Grill - Highly recommend the potatoes (seasoned perfectly) and the biscuits with gravy. - American Near Me - Plano, Texas

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This has been on my radar for years, but first time here. FOOD: Lots of good options on the menu when we came for brunch and the pricing is super reasonable for the amount of food you get. Many in my group of 14 got the weekend brunch special and got an insane amount of food. I opted for 1 egg, over-easy, hash browns and tomatoes. All of it was perfect and the coffee was great. ATMOSPHERE: It is obvious they are able to keep prices low as the decor is very dated, menus stained and frayed. Then again, who cares, this place is a great neighborhood "go-to" for just good American comfort food. SERVICE: This is where they got a deduction. NOT because of our waitstaff, the two ladies that took care of us really, really hustled. Orders were all correct, coffee cups always full and just great service. The problem was the restaurant could have used another couple of waiters there. We were not in a hurry, but turnover for a restaurant is critical. TIPS: Definitely check this place out, just expect to hang around a bit. read more

Food and service were fine and I liked the variety and size of the menu... That being said, when my husband's pancakes didn't arrive with his breakfast, we asked one of the waitresses about it and she said, "Well I asked you when I brought the food out if you had everything you need and you said 'yes' ". Meaning that it was our fault the pancakes didn't come. Then she continued with some other rude condescending comment and walked away. Another SUPER NICE waitress named Gigi brought the pancakes. read more

Really like the feel of this place. Lots of options on the menu. Breakfast and lunch are both awesome. Staff are friendly and service is good. Very reasonable priced. I Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Food service is bad, waitress is rude and the cook does not care for well-being of the customers when diabetics or other health issues request No Seasoning!! They ignore all your special request!! Have been a regular customer and the food is not like it was since the Covid in 2020. Bad management has been a detriment also to bad conditions in cleanliness. We have returned to our better and cleaner restaurants, price is higher but is worth it. I would give a 0 star but it won't let you. read more

I used to dine at their restaurant when they were in in Richardson. I was thrilled to hear they they're now in Plano. The food, variety, value and service were excellent- as before! I had the Deluxe Salmon with salad and sides. I was glad to have the salmon served over spinach vs. rice. It was topped with at least a dozen shrimp, along with crabmeat.!it was excellent!!! My sister had grilled pork chops, with gumbo and sides. We're planning to return soon. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Went for my first ever breakfast here today. Did a ( make your own omelette - 5 ingredient ). Was totally delicious and a lot of food for the money. Big portions! I believe this to be the most reasonably priced restaurant in all of Plano. This is my new go to place. Beats the price and portion of my old go to place by a long long way. read more

Great service and yummy food! Everyone here is always so nice and attentive. Lots of food options, there is something for everyone on the menu! read more

Great food. Great service. A little noisy. Close by. Decent pricing. Nice sized portions.

Have been going there since there were on Campbell Rd in Richardson. Servings are large, decent to good food, and pricing that that can't be beat! Get their eggs & pork chops, and see the size of the 2 large chops you get! For less than a combo meal at Taco Bell !!! But ... don't expect hip decor or furnishings. (sadly) But friendly, and no-nonsense meals. Thanks! read more

Great food and great prices. Love the ladies who serve you but they are always overworked because management won't hire enough people. I'm a regular and will continue but someone needs to enlighten the management on their personal skills. The clientele is definitely older and then tend to talk too loud so don't go if you don't want to hear about their lives and grandkids and everything they don't like in America. read more

Update: came for lunch meeting. Service great but we were seated near kitchen and they all threw the dishes into the dirty bin instead of taking the extra 2 seconds to place quietly. Obnoxious and ruined our meal. Couldn't talk over the noise. More miss than hit with this place. read more

Greetings! Ordered here via UberEats! What an awful smell of the pork chops! Couldn't eat it! I will not be eating here again! Not sure what the problem is but. The smell of the pork chops were not great. Cornbread was hard. Mashed potatoes and coleslaw were bland. I ask for the salad dressing on the side and that didn't happen. Meat juice was completely all over the bag.. salad had some old lettuce!! Soooo disappointing. Read some of the reviews on Yelp and maybe I ordered on a wrong Friday evening. Will not take a chance and try this place again read more

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This is a great spot if you wanna return to your 1979-80s diners for some great home cooking complete with period decor. The home cooking is delicious in a very traditional way. The catfish special on Friday night is definitely worth the trip. This is not a fine dining restaurant where you wear a suit and tie. It's a place to go for some HomeCookin that'll bring back memories. read more

The service in this place is garbage. Walked in Saturday morning at 8am and stood by the door for five minutes. People walked buy us constantly and we weren't greeted. we sat ourself and no one greeted us. Sat at the table for 15 minutes while everyone walked buy us. No idea how the food is since no one bothered to serve us. Must be the overwhelmingly elderly population in here they care about because they sure as hell don't seem to care about anyone else. Edit: 8:40 three waitresses came running in and started to serve us now. Ill update this if my experience improves. read more

So it's a diner, and not a chain: the kind your parents or grandparents used to go to when eating out. That's it, no magic, family owned, you either like that format or not. These folks used to be at a dumpier location the last time I dine with them so this location is an improvement. Like many mom-pop diners service may be great or lousy, food is either spot on or misses. This day I went for one of the specialty omelets and enjoyed it, but service was spotty bordering on absent. Oh well. read more

Southern Recipes Grill - American Near Me - Plano, Texas

Food is plentiful and the staff friendly, but very ordinary and mediocre food. The cornbread was dry and crumbly, the cinnamon apples were so sweet you thought they were pure molasses. The piece of meat served to me was cooked properly, but of it was fat and gristle. The salmon ordered by my wife was good and they had snapper on the menu which is unusual for DFW. I think they are better a a sandwich shop and specialize at breakfast as they are are waiting room only for Sunday breakfast and brunch. Next time we will go back for breakfast and believe we will be very happy. read more

Friendly service and delicious breakfast for a large group. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast. We will return.

We have had doordash deliver several times and have enjoyed every meal! Home cooking right to your doorstep!

We decided to try Southern Recipes with a group of 10 people and I can't recommend it. It was Saturday evening, yet there was only one waitress and she was having a really rough time, but it really wasn't that busy? The food was still good and only a couple of mistakes were made, but they didn't even have enough menus for our group...we had to share and it just felt weird? I hate to give the waitress a hard time, because she had to be new and was by herself, but she stood in one spot at the end of the table and took everyones order without moving, making it very hard to get the orders heard. Anyway, the food was okay, but we did not enjoy ourselves. We will still be back, but never in a larger group than 4 people. read more

Walked in, was not that busy. Hostess sat us quickly. Menu was good pricing. Took a while to get our drinks but, coffee was hot. I had the cajun omlete (steak,mushroom,onion,green pep and cheddar cheese topped with hollandaise sauce. The dish came with multiple choices. I had biscuit with gravy, smothered pot and fruit. Over all food was excellent. Definitely would be coming back. Entire check was 23.76 with 2 people eating and they're not shy on the portions. read more

Southern Recipes Grill - Cajun omlete with smothered pot, biscuit and gravy with fruit. Coffer and water. This was delicious !!! - American Near Me - Plano, Texas

Every time I come here food is good. You can really tell most of what your eating is fresh made there. There are a few things that are a hit and miss. I don't know what it was but ketchup last time tasted sour. Over for the most part. It was pretty good there. If you love salads my wife thinks the salmon salad is the best salad ever eaten any where. Catfish is on point and when claim chowder is the soup of the day (Friday what I for sure know) it's pretty good read more

Bless Your Heart. Went there on Sunday after church. Looks like they retained the décor from Campari's. There was food on the floor right next to the chair they asked my wife to occupy. Sadly we complied. Suzi's Tilapia with the shrimp and supposedly crab topping was overly salty. Her salad was generous and tasty. My country egg breakfast was good as was the cornbread and 3 pancakes. The staff had messy hair. They did wear masks. On our way out of the restaurant, I felt my shoes sticking to the blackened carpet. Can't imagine what the kitchen cleanliness' might be. read more

This place is giving my longtime favorite breakfast spot a run for its money! The House Omelette was fantastic, and came with SO MUCH FOOD! It was like a meal for 3 people! Service is very friendly, and prices are great! Will be back for dinner. read more

Great weekly brunch... amazing prices and good is great !!! Tried lunch specials too and actually enjoyed their side salad...it was very fresh and tasty ! Service is super. Small town cafe atmosphere! read more

This place is great!! I have never had bad service here, and the food has always been delicious. I had the chicken fried steak, had great flavor, with mashed potatoes and Black Eyed Peas. The food here is really good, I don't get the bad reviews, and think perhaps they are from a competitor of theirs. I have never had a bad meal here. I ate here last night, and the waitress, who was slammed last night, was still very friendly and attentive. I guess some people just like to complain if someone doesn't wait on them hand and foot, the service here is fine, regardless of what others have said. It is a no frills place as far as how it looks, the decor is plain, but so what, do you really care what the decor looks like when you want good food? I know I don't. I will continue coming here, the food is fantastic!! It is a hidden gem in Plano. read more

This is a hidden gem. The food is as close to home cooking as you can get. Healthy portions for the $. Everything I've tried as been so good. It's hidden away by the old Colin creek mall thats under renovation. The staff is nice and always tries to please. Please give them a try. read more

This is a find! Our book club has decided to meet here on Saturday for lunch about once a month since our first visit. It has never disappointed and we never tire of the menu. I've never been for dinner, but breakfast and lunch are awesome. The bacon is so tasty you won't believe you didn't fry it up yourself. The sausage, gravy and biscuits are the best I've had. The gravy is tasty without being peppery, the biscuits huge and fluffy. Toss a couple of scrambled eggs in, and you've got a down home rib sticking breakfast on the cheap. Even the sandwiches are big and delicious. Who would have thought that a Reuben sandwich from a southern cafe could be as good as a deli's? The service is always a little slow, but friendly. We never mind since we are always gabbing and hardly notice. The check coming slowly though, as everyone knows, is just wrong. And these checks come slowly. Very slowly. Will we be back? Oh HECK yeh! (Like this weekend!) read more