Soul Food Restaurants in Broward County, FL

Soul Food Restaurants in Broward County, FL

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Broward County, Florida is located in the southeastern region of the state. The county seat of Broward County is Fort Lauderdale and other cities include Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Miami Gardens and Pembroke Pines. Established in 1915, Broward County boasts beaches full of activities, such as sailing, surfing and swimming. In regards to dining, as southern Florida is a multicultural playground, there are several soul food restaurants in the Broward County area.

Lil Reds

Situated in an unassuming white building that is surrounded by palm trees, Lil Reds is an inexpensive soul food restaurant in Fort Lauderdale that serves large portions. Lunch and dinner are both served here and on-site parking is available. In addition to soul food, Lil Reds serves homemade soups and salads, sandwiches, burgers and a variety of barbecue combination plates. Soul food menu items include black-eyed peas, dirty rice and collard greens. There are dinner entrees available such as Cajun style fried catfish filet and country fried steak with sausage gravy.

Lil Reds
1705 West State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
954-463-7883

Mahogany Grill

The Mahogany Grill is a casually upscale soul food restaurant located in Miami Gardens. This moderately priced establishment features live musical entertainment, as well as banquet facilities for personal gatherings. Reservations are highly suggested at Mahogany Grill and there is take-out. The menu is filled with soul food dishes, such as candied yams and cheese grits. Dinner entrees include oxtail stew, waffles and southern fried chicken and the signature soulful St. Louis ribs.

Mahogany Grill
2190 Northwest 183rd Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-626-8100

Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q

Opened every day except Monday, Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q is a casual soul food restaurant that has bench seating in its indoor dining room. Tom Jenkins' has been serving barbecue and soul food to the Broward County area for lunch and dinner since 1996. The barbeque sauce from this establishment is bottled and can be purchased at local grocery stores. Tom Jenkins' also has catering services available for family reunions, church picnics and other social gatherings. In addition to its many barbecued meats, such as spare and baby back ribs, chicken and beef brisket, soul food favorites, such as collard greens, macaroni and cheese and hush puppies are also on the menu.

Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q
1236 South Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954- 522-5046
tomjenkinsbbq.com

Article Written By Dionna Harding

Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for various websites. Harding holds a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.

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