3 Authentic Soul Food Restaurants in Dothan

Mar 4, 2019

Soul food is comfort food, and if you want some that’s always delicious, you can get it right in Dothan, Alabama. There is no need to cook at home when you can visit one of these area restaurants that serves up all your southern favorites just like your grandmother used to make.

Fannie Mae’s

Fannie Mae’s on West Reynolds St. in Ozark is just a few miles outside of Dothan. You can get amazing soul food here from fried chicken with homemade sides, meatloaf, and beef stew, and the buffet-style restaurant is a great place to go if you are in a hurry. Make sure to try the fried cornbread, and if they have key lime pie available for dessert, you should definitely give it a try.

Cookie’s Corner Cafe

Some locals think that Cookie’s Corner has the best soul food in town. The menu includes all of your southern favorites from tender fried chicken to mac and cheese, along with southern fried cornbread and fried catfish. This place also has a fantastic chicken and dumplings.

Ray’s Restaurant

Ray’s is a little place that serves up big flavors. The cheese grits are worth stopping in for along with the chicken and waffles. You can get a full breakfast at Ray’s Monday through Saturday, and during the week there is a lunch menu that changes daily. Stop by to see what’s on the menu and you won’t be disappointed.

Try one of these soul food restaurants in and around the Dothan area, and you can feel like you are going home for dinner.

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