The #1 Southern restaurant in Boulder right now, according to diners—plus, see the runners-up

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Highest-rated Southern restaurants in Boulder, according to Yelp

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 Boulder 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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#17. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

- Rating: 3.0/5 (342 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 350 W 120th Ave Northglenn, CO 80234
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#16. Bubba Gump Shrimp

- Rating: 3.0/5 (362 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1437 California St Denver, CO 80202
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Desserts
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#15. Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 565 US Hwy 287 Broomfield, CO 80020
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#14. Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 105 Wadsworth Blvd Lakewood, CO 80226
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#13. Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 3.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 568 N Washington St Denver, CO 80203
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#12. Atomic Cowboy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4275 Tennyson St Denver, CO 80212
- Categories: Pizza, Southern, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (518 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 10250 Grant St Thornton, CO 80229
- Categories: American (Traditional), Comfort Food, Southern
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#10. Atomic Cowboy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (391 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3237 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206
- Categories: Southern, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1288 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1650 Wewatta St Denver, CO 80202
- Categories: Southern, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Lulu's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (586 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 701 Main St Ste B Louisville, CO 80027
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#7. Atomic Cowboy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (215 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 141 S Broadway Denver, CO 80209
- Categories: Southern, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#6. Welton Street Café

- Rating: 4.0/5 (369 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2258 California St Denver, CO 80205
- Categories: Soul Food, Caribbean, Southern
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#5. Four Friends Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1688 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2893 Roslyn St Denver, CO 80238
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Mississippi Boy Catfish & Ribs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5544 E 33rd Ave Denver, CO 80207
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Barbeque
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#3. Ragin' Hog BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4361 Lowell Blvd Denver, CO 80211
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#2. Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 4645 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern
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#1. G-Que BBQ - Lakewood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 7085 W Alaska Dr Lakewood, CO 80226
- Categories: Southern, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Barbeque
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