Nothing beats soul food for heartiness, comfort, and finger-licking flavor. Fans expect dishes like collard greens, beans, and cornmeal in many forms, along with crispy catfish, pork, and tender fried chicken. What could be better than that? Here, we've tracked down a top restaurant in every state in America to get yourself a plateful of sensational soul food.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover America's most unmissable soul food restaurants from every state.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.