Big Jones

Weekend brunch features staples such as gumbo , shrimp & grits and the popular Eggs New Orleans , a riff on eggs benedict with blue crab cakes . Read more

This spot has been around a while, but its new Boarding House lunch (with juicy fried chicken ) hearty brunch platters and dishes culled from decades and centuries-old recipes has given it new life. Read more

In need of an award-winning cheeseburger ? You've come to the right place. Order the Pimiento Cheese Burger . perfect for a weekly lunch or dinner ritual with a cold Begyle beer from the tap. Read more

A "Louisiana Mardi Gras Odyssey" will be the theme for this year's Restaurant Week menu. Alligator and andouille sauce, crawfish etouffee , gateaux de roix (king cake ) among their great options. Read more

Order the boozy pears , gooey cake , cookies and ice cream . Boozy pears and cakes are heated for service, with a basting of molasses. The almond ice cream is simply raw almonds steeped in cream. Read more

Yes, complimentary beignets are provided to welcome you in, while getting you in the mood for rich, southern, dishes inspired by New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, Carolina Lowcountry, and Appalachia. Read more

Get the wood-grilled duck tamales with chocolate mole . The mole is a simple purée of pecans , pumpkin seeds , benne seeds, sultana raisins , spices, chocolate , and a little gumbo gravy . Read more

Eggs New Orleans (crab cakes and poached eggs on a popover ) is incredible. Plus great cocktails and complimentary beignets for all!

Beaujolais Villages Vintage Rosé 2015 ($10). “It is beachy and delicious with a hint of wild strawberry and sea salt ,” says manager Winter Colloton. Read more

The mushrooms on grits were amazing! Will order those again! Garlicky bacon fat fries were okay, and the gumbo ya-ya and cornbread were a little less than okay.

You can't go wrong, no matter the choice! We had the blood sausage , salad , brussel sprouts , duck , flatiron steak and coconut creme pie . Service, atmosphere and food were absolutely fabulous.

In the mood for some good 'ol southern home-cooking? Head to Big Jones for everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to gumbo . And don't forget to try their delicious bread made in-house! Read more

The Toasted Pimiento Cheese Sandwich is one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches--housemade Sally Lunn bread is loaded with butter and slathered with flavorful pimiento cheese .

Best Cajun food I've ever had. Possibly one of the best brunch spots in the city . Make sure to try the biscuits and gravy - don't sleep on the Bloody Mary either.

Try Cheddar-corn fritters with a chili pepper-vinegar dip and bread pudding & south-of-the-border slant on chicken and dumplings .

Eater '16 BEST FRIED CHX: bird soaks in herbed brine; dusted in flour coating & fine white cornmeal , gilded w/spices like sage and nutmeg ; & finished in a combination of lard, ham drippings, & butter

Service was friendly and the food is as good as they say. Had the catfish and black beans for breakfast and it was delicious. Biscuits & gravy pretty good, but very different.

Chicken cooked in ham hock–flavored lard and butter, in a cast-iron skillet . Crispy as hell, juicy as hell—this stuff is heaven. Biscuits had pie crust edges; mashed potatoes were rich with butter. Read more

From that one-off Kentucky dinner (rice biscuits , pearl onion soup and mince pie ) to the weekday lunch (fried chicken , greens, biscuits c. 1933), Big Jones is making history of any dining plans we had Read more

Expect delicious beignets for the table but by all means try the salt & pepper biscuits because they are amazing! Delicious benedict, and coffee drinks!

The fried chicken and cocktails were amazing. Unfortunately, the hush puppies seemed overcooked and the cornbread was dry. I would love to come back for brunch though.

The sweet potato pone really takes the johnnycake. Mixed with bourbon-soaked bacon , it leans toward the savory side, though the corn crust could also serve as some solid tart material. Read more

If you have a day off for lunch M-F, get the fried chicken meal for the whole table. So much food! Everything is great but the biscuits are meh. House hot chocolate was a wonderful surprise as well .

The chicken sandwich is by far the best I've ever had. Bloody Mary's are also good and spicy .

Check out the seasonal pickle tasting plate including pickled watermelon rind, seasoned heavily with ginger and coriander . Read more

Really good cajun food in A'ville. Particularly great for brunch - the Eggs New Orleans is basically Benedict with crab cakes . Also, beignets are served. The fried chicken is also quite nice.

Their family-style fried chicken lunch is guaranteed to put you (and the rest of your party) into a blissful, food-induced coma. It's a great deal for 3 meals' worth of food!

The chefs pay homage to Fat Tuesday Run, in which partyers run from house to house adding to a communal gumbo pot. This pot will include chicken , ham , alligator , crawfish and who knows what else. Read more

The cocktails at Big Jones are worth every penny and then some. On Mondays though they're half the price, which makes everything right with the world.

We had a fabulous brunch ! The food was super tasty yumminess and the cocktails were fun, interesting and delicious. Good service too!

My new favorite brunch place in town . The food is fresh and comes out perfect every time. Try the corn cakes , they are gluten free and phenomenal! Delightful staff and atmosphere to boot.

The Gumbo Ya-Ya ($12) is rooted in Cajun Country , outside New Orleans, where roux tends to be darker, edging toward black. A must-try! Read more

The chef needs to learn how to cook collard greens . I am from the South and I have never seen nor eaten bright green collard greens . There's a reason why you cook them to death.

Delicious food but be aware you will be booted out after 90 minutes, so don’t take a group of 7 who want to chat and haven’t seen each other in a long time.

I think this place might be my favorite brunch in Chicago. Love the shrimp & grits . And those beignets are divine.

Buckwheat banana pancakes with creme anglais and pecans are like dessert . So order some bacon to make it more savory.

Light and airy popovers , blue crab cakes with poached eggs , free beignets while you wait: three reasons this is among the best brunches in the city . Read more

Housemade lard biscuits come topped with poached eggs and a distinctive cured-and smoked-in-house ham , simmered in Kilgus Farmstead cream and cut into thick slices. Read more

Fried chicken is a must. It's sooo delicious. Loved their jalapeño bread too. I can eat that forever.

Brunch - fantastic benedicts, French toast , omelettes , and great coffee and wonderful tea selection !

The food is AMAZING. I don't even have the words to express how phenomenally delicious it is. Eat here. If you don't you are truly missing out.

This Andersonville restaurant would be worth putting on this list for its fried chicken alone, but Big Jones has so much more going on. Read more

Plan ahead! The fried chicken is delicious, but only available for lunch , and it takes 30 minutes to make.

Pickled vegetables plate is plenty big enough to share and a nice beginning to a meal with friends...

Sweet potato pancakes and crawfish/andouille/cream cheese omelette were a little too good. Beignets while you wait for your food.

Fabulous southern inspired food that isn't just fried and heavy

Crab cakes & catfish were highlights. Desserts were good, too. Service was passable. Would come back.

The pimiento cheeseburger at Big Jones is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk

Take advantage of the $25 "family meal" menu. It changes monthly and takes culinary history as inspiration: Read more

Souther cooking at its best from the fried chicken to the homemade charcuterie