If you’ve ever enjoyed a hearty, home-cooked meal in the south, you know that kind of cuisine isn’t always easy to find in the Pacific Northwest. Luckily, the food at Southern Kitchen in Tacoma is as authentic as it gets. This cozy eatery has won numerous local and national awards, and it’s the perfect place to sit down for a tasty winter meal.

Southern Kitchen is located at 1716 6th Avenue in Tacoma, where it has been since its 1981 opening.
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And over the last several decades, it has become a beloved local treasure and received national attention.
This award-winning restaurant has been listed in Northwest's Best Places and The Best Restaurants in America where the locals eat.
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It has received too many local shout-outs to list, and celebrities like Kevin Hart have been spotted eating here.
The interior is both colorful and cozy, and you'll almost feel like you're dining in an eccentric friend's home.
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This place is known for its friendly service as well as its delicious food.

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You'll never have the exact meal twice here, and that's a good thing -- every single thing is made from scratch.
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This really is down-home comfort food at its finest.
Not only is everything made to order, it's also done using local ingredients whenever possible.
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The mac & cheese is made from Tillamook cheddar, the chicken is organic free-range from Draper Valley Farms in Mount Vernon, and the beef is hand-crafted from Stewart's Meat Market in Yelm.
The eatery is best known for southern fried chicken, catfish, cornbread stuffing, and hearty southern breakfasts.
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Their classic peach cobbler is also a huge favorite, so come hungry and make sure to save room for dessert.
You might recognize Southern Kitchen from its appearances on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and the Food Network's Top Places to Eat.
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But despite its fame, this place stays nice and humble.

If you’ve never been to Southern Kitchen, winter is the perfect time to plan a visit to fill your belly with warm, hearty comfort food.

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