Highest-rated Southern restaurants in Glens Falls by diners

Just travel below the Mason-Dixon Line, but don't go any further than Texas to try some of the most mouthwatering comfort food: Southern food.

Southern dishes are a vital part of American cuisine. There's a variety of popular Southern dishes, from the delicious crunchiness of fried chicken to the thick and spicy sauce of Louisiana's etouffee.

What's unique about these comfort food meals is that multiple ethnic and cultural groups have influenced today's Southern plates. Spanish culture staples, such as potatoes and cocoa, are in many Southern dishes. The Acadians, who traveled to Louisiana from Nova Scotia and later became Louisiana Creoles, contributed their seafood cooking to many Southern meals. African ingredients—okra, melon, sorghum (an ancient grain), and black-eyed peas—became a part of the culture through the forced labor of enslaved people. Methods the French use, like braising and sauteing, can be found in many of the Southern dishes made today. And Native Americans introduced corn to Southern recipes.

Southern cooking is such a significant part of American culture that a museum is dedicated to these irresistible dishes and drinks: the Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans.

Southern dishes are literally an explosion of cultures. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Southern restaurants in Glens Falls using data from Yelp. The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#9. Gringo Jack's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (211 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5103 Main St Manchester Center, VT 05255
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Southern, Barbeque
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2 / 9

#8. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

- Rating: 3.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4 Tower Way Clifton Park, NY 12065
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, American (Traditional)
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3 / 9

#7. Hattie's Chicken Shack

- Rating: 3.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3057 Rt 50 Wilton Plz Wilton Plz Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Cajun/Creole
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4 / 9

#6. Pearl's Place & Pantry

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1942 Depot St Manchester, VT 05255
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Bars
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5 / 9

#5. Muddy's 40

- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 40 Lincoln Ave Watervliet, NY 12189
- Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional), Southern
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6 / 9

#4. Hattie's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (564 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 45 Phila St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
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7 / 9

#3. Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 135 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
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8 / 9

#2. The Nest

- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 512 State St Schenectady, NY 12305
- Categories: Southern, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
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9 / 9

#1. Willie's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3608 Rural Rt 22A Benson, VT 05743
- Categories: Southern, Burgers, Fast Food
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