Have you been wondering where the best soul food spots are near you? From Alabama’s Mrs. B’s Home Cooking in Montgomery, dishing smothered chicken with fried corn, to Wyoming’s Southern Smoke delivering smoky catfish in Casper, this curated list highlights the top soul food restaurant in each U.S. state.

We sat down with Executive Chef Manuel Brown of Soulful Chick in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Delight in the crisp blackened fish, wings in a luscious, signature gold sauce, perfectly fried whole okra with a satisfying crunch, and candied yams so tender they melt in your mouth. Soulful Chick crafts an unforgettable dining experience, deeply rooted in Mississippi’s vibrant soul food culinary traditions.