Dave & Fran’s A Taste Of Southern Cooking

I was intrigued by this southern comfort food place that’s located inside the food court at South Park Mall. I didn’t have much expectations since it was located in the mall. I ordered the fried chicken plate. The chicken tasted as if it had been sitting out all day. It wasn’t fresh and hot. The collard greens had more stems in it that I had anticipated. And the collard greens didn’t have any flavor or seasoning. Luckily, they had hot sauce. So that made it taste a little better. The Mac and cheese was okay. Nothing special, just your average Mac and cheese. The best part of my meal was that it had hush puppies. Their hush puppies were really good. It tasted as if they used honey butter to make them. I don’t think that I will eat here again. But it is worth trying once. Who knows, you may catch them when their fried chicken is fresh and hot.

I am so glad this place opened up in Southpark mall! Definitely my new favorite place to eat during my lunches. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming. And the food is absolutely delicious. I have found its incredibly easy to mess up soul food, but this place got it right! The honey glazed ham is tender and juicy, the fried chicken is like home cooking… I honestly haven’t found a bad part about this restaurant. For sure worth checking out if you’re in the mall, especially if you work in Southpark mall.

Soul Food at SouthPark Mall!
Struggling to curb my enthusiasm, I creep up to the smiling woman handing out samples. She presents me some pulled pork, which I don’t eat, when another server behind the counter overhears and asks me what I would like to taste instead. Save!
«Hushpuppy please.»
The hushpuppy being terrific, they instantly advanced to the final round: The mac & cheese test. (I unapologetically judge all soulfood restaurants by their mac & cheese.) I ordered a heaping side for about $ 3. The staff was so wonderfully friendly and energetic that I feared having to write a bad review had it not gone well.
No need! Mac & cheese was PERFECT! It was cheesy, and creamy, but not too creamy, and gooey and masterly seasoned. I’ve learned that I do this involuntary thing where I close my eyes while enjoying great food. A guy walked by and said, «wow…that must be good», opening my eyes and bringing me back down to earth. Tear.