Luella's Southern Kitchen

At this Ravenswood eatery , the Southern Benedict replaces the traditional English muffin with a buttermilk biscuit topped with pork belly and creole hollandaise . Read more

Comfort-food favorites here include the heavenly bourbon chicken and waffles , and the crispy catfish tacos , perfectly brittle with a crumbly coating, dressed with cayenne remoulade and vinegar slaw . Read more

Southern and Soul Food aficionados now have an option in Lincoln Square . Luella's has a Delta-influenced menu that includes classics like gumbo , and chicken and waffles , as well as fusion takes. Read more

Short Rib Mac & Cheese is amazing. Excellent fried chicken . Homemade Biscuits and Homemade Blueberry Jam with a hint of molasses. Yum.

Cozy , inviting interior with exceptional, attentive staff . The food is ridiculous good; don't let the size food you, you WILL be full. Absolutely try Luella's. 10/10 for me.

Shrimp n' grit is the BEST. Creamy and buttery grits combined with savory shrimp just doesn't get any better

Omg I died and went to heaven. Shrimp and grits , biscuits , sour fried green tomatoes , and ohhhh the homemade jelly !

Delicious everything! The biscuits just melt in your mouth and the friend chicken is amazing. Staff has always been great!

Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Crispy fried chicken with smoked honey and collard greens )

Loved the beet salad , loved the short rib mac n cheese , loved the shrimp n grits . That's all I've tried so far.

Fried chicken with collard greens (some of the best fried chicken in Chicago)

The fried chicken - adult option and kids boneless option was great!! Shrimp and grits were amazing too.

Jambalaya has a good kick; this one is made with soft shell crab

Nashville Chicken & Waffles (Buttermilk Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles )

The fried chicken is good, but the brunch menu - OMG. Best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, anywhere.

Now on Damen just north of Armitage with a bit smaller menu. Same yummy southern goodness!

Beignets (Fried dough pillow , generous dusting of confectioners sugar)

The crayfish etouffee is great but the fried chicken and collard greens are amazing.

This was a great find. Everything on the menu is delicious

Get the short rib Mac & Cheese . Add cornbread if you bout that life

Pancakes , French toast , shrimp and grits , pork belly eggs Benedict

The best Fried Chicken and collard greens I have ever had!

Chicken and dumplings/fried chicken ... Everything was great

Great fried green tomatoes blt and catfish tacos . Yummy!

Great New Orleans style food, great prices & friendly staff !!

Chicken & waffles and catfish tacos are outstanding!

I enjoyed the shrimp and grits

Chicken Gumbo

The po' boy is amazing

FriedbChicken and smoked honey is amazing

Dishes are absolutely delicious.

Get the cornbread

Hot Chicken & waffles !!

This casual Lincoln Square BYOB restaurant serves Southern fare such as chicken gumbo , bourbon chicken and waffles , fried green tomato BLT and beignets . Read more

Do not get the pimento burger not very good.

Brisket Mac & cheese was amazing. Chicken and waffles was good, but too sweet