Southern Dishes Seafood & Desserts Menu

Introducing Southern Dishes Seafood & Desserts, a gem located in Meriden, CT, at 1231 E Main St. This eatery is a celebration of authentic Southern flavors, inviting guests to savor dishes that epitomize soul food. Customers rave about the warm, friendly service and the inviting atmosphere, making it an excellent spot for both newcomers and regulars.

  • Signature Dishes: Highlights include succulent chicken wings, perfectly seasoned sides like mac and cheese, and delightful desserts, particularly the chocolate cake and banana pudding.
  • Customer Experience: Guests note the attentive staff, with many sharing personal stories of nostalgia from their Southern roots.
  • Ambiance: Enjoy a spacious, clean dining area, perfect for a relaxing meal after exploring the charming neighborhood.

At Southern Dishes Seafood & Desserts, each meal is crafted to provide a taste of home and a glimpse into Southern hospitality. Don’t miss the chance to experience this delightful culinary journey!

Pork (Sunday)

The Chef's BBQ Pork Ribs (Sundays)

US$25.99

French Fries

US$3.99

(X-Large) Cabbage

US$14.99

Rice (Small)

US$3.49

Sweet Potato Cornbread

US$3.50

Plain Rice (Large)

US$5.49

Baked Mac & Cheese (Medium)

US$6.99

Baked Mac & Cheese (Large)

US$8.99

Plain Rice (Medium)

US$4.49

Candied Yams (Medium)

US$5.99

Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey (Large)

US$8.99

(X-Large) Sweet Potato Yams

US$15.99

D&D Black Eyed Peas (Medium)

US$5.99

Bread Slice

US$0.50

Candied Yams (Small)

US$4.99

Coleslaw

US$3.99

Candied Yams (Large)

US$8.99

D&D Black Eyed Peas (Large)

US$8.99

Mama's Homemade Potato Salad (Small)

US$5.99

Rice With Gravy (Medium)

US$5.49

Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey (Small)

US$5.99

Sweet Honey Cornbread

US$2.50

Baked Mac & Cheese (X-Large)

US$16.99

Rice With Gravy (Large)

US$6.49

Baked Mac & Cheese (Small)

US$5.99

Bread Roll

US$1.00

Mama's Homemade Potato Salad (Large)

US$8.99

Cabbage (Large)

US$7.99

Onion Rings

US$4.99

(X-Large) Collards Greens

US$15.99

Cabbage (Medium)

US$5.49

Sides

Desserts

Red Velvet Cake

US$6.99

Dina's Small Banana Pudding

US$5.99

Blueberry Cheesecake

US$7.99

NY Style Cheescake

US$6.99

Carrot Cake

US$6.99

Pound Cake

US$6.99

Chocolate Cake

US$6.99

Dina's Large Banana Pudding

US$8.99

Kids' Yam

US$4.00

Kids' Cabb

US$4.00

Kids' Mac

US$4.00

Kids' Collards

US$4.00

Kids' Sides

Beverages

Fresh Juice Cup (Medium)

US$3.25

Hawaiian Punch

US$2.00

Root Beer

US$2.00

Water

US$2.00

Small Ginger Ale

US$1.25

Diet Pepsi

US$2.00

Lemonade

US$2.00

Ginger Ale

US$2.00

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

US$2.00

Fresh Juice Cup (Large)

US$5.00

Coke

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

US$2.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

US$2.00

Pepsi

US$2.00

Kool Aid Pouch

US$1.25

Bag

US$0.10

Orange

US$2.00

Pink Lemonade

US$2.00

Iced Tea

US$2.00

Dr Pepper

US$2.00

Pineapple

US$2.00

Grape

US$2.00

Cup Ice

US$0.50

Employees Drink (Large)

US$2.25

Employees Drink (Medium)

US$1.50

Plate Choice Of 4

US$17.99

Veggie Plate Choice of 4

Catering

Honey Cornbread (HT)

US$40.00

Cabbage (HT)

US$45.00

Sweet Potato Cornbread (FT)

US$75.00

Veggie Salad (FT)

US$60.00

Cabbage (FT)

US$65.00

Candied Yams (HT)

US$45.00

White Rice (HT)

US$25.00

Potato Salad (FT)

US$85.00

Baked Mac (HT)

US$55.00

Convenience Fee (FT) Same Day

US$20.00

Smothered Pork Chops (25)

US$125.00

Banana Pudding (FT)

US$75.00

Salad With Fruit (FT)

US$65.00

Whiting (HT)

US$70.00

Collard Greens (HT)

US$50.00

Pepper Steak With Rice (HT)

US$125.00

Baked Mac (FT)

US$85.00

Collard Greens (FT)

US$80.00

Fried Mixed

US$165.00

Shrimp (Ht)

US$75.00

Honey Cornbread (FT)

US$65.00

Baked Beans (HT)

US$50.00

Pepper Steak With Rice (FT)

US$175.00

Sauce

US$15.00

Candied Yams (FT)

US$70.00

Potato Salad (HT)

US$55.00

Convenience Fee (HT) Same Day

US$15.00

4 Pieces Southern Fried Chicken (2 Legs & 2 Thighs)

US$12.99

3 Whole Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Wings

US$11.99

Sticky 4 Piece Leg& Thigh

US$13.99

(12 Piece) Fried Jumbo Shrimp

US$20.99

(16 Piece) Fried Jumbo Shrimp

US$25.99

Sticky Shrimp Only

US$13.99

1 Piece Shrimp

US$2.25

Rib Rack

US$12.99

Mama's Chopped BBQ

1 large portion of chopped BBQ only.

US$14.99

Fried Shrimp Only

Chef's favorite - 8 pieces shrimp only.

US$12.99

Lamb Chops

US$14.99

16 Piece Fried Chicken

US$24.99

Fried Catfish Only

Dad's catch 1 large catfish only.

US$12.99

Nana's "Finger-Lickin" Sticky BBQ Beef Ribs

3-5 short beef BBQ ribs served with 2 sides.

US$16.99

Sticky 8 Piece Fried Chicken

US$12.99

Fried Whiting Only

Mom's catch - 3-5 pieces of whiting only.

US$11.99

Chicken Tenders Only (3)

3 large tenders only.

US$11.99

Sticky 4 Whole Wings

US$12.99

Sticky Tenders Only (3)

US$12.99

Crispy Southern Fried Pork Chop (2 Pieces)

2 crispy fried pork chops only.

US$13.99

8 Piece Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Wings

US$12.99

5 Piece Fried Chicken

US$7.99

Sticky Catfish Only

US$13.99

12 Piece Fried Chicken

US$18.99

4 Piece Southern Fried Chicken (2 Legs & 2 Thighs)

US$12.99

Meat Only Sides

Chicken

Mama's "Finger-Lickin" Sticky Whole Wings Or 5 Piece

5 pieces wing served with your choice of sauce & 2 sides.

US$24.99

Mama's Turkey Wings (Large)

US$25.99

(3) Chicken Tender Basket

US$14.99

Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Tender Dinner (3 Pieces)

3 large tenders served with 2 sides.

US$21.99

(4) Party Wing Basket

US$16.99

Baked Chicken

US$22.99

(2) Whole Wing Basket

US$15.99

Mama's Turkey Wings (Medium)

US$23.99

Crispy Southern Fried Chicken (Whole Wings) (3 Pieces)

3 whole or 5 pieces chicken wings with 2 sides.

US$23.99

BBQ Chicken

US$23.99

Crispy Southern Fried Chicken (Wings) (5 Pieces)

US$23.99

Crispy Southern Fried Chicken (Leg & Thigh)

US$20.99

Mama's "Finger-Lickin" Sticky Wings (5 Pieces)

5 pieces wing served with your choice of sauce & coleslaw.

US$24.99

Smothered Chicken

US$21.99

Chicken Noodle Soup

US$8.99

1 Tender

US$4.99

1 Shrimp

US$2.25

1 Party Wing Or Drum

US$2.00

1 Sticky Tender

US$5.99

1 Large BBQ Thigh

US$6.99

1 Pork Chop

US$7.99

1 Large Baked Leg

US$5.99

1 Crispy Leg

US$4.99

1 Sticky Party Wing Or Drum

US$3.00

L Beef Rib Side

US$14.99

1 Crispy Thigh

US$4.99

1 S Beef Rib

US$8.99

1 Large Baked Thigh

US$5.99

1 Large BBQ Leg

US$6.99

Single Meat Pieces

Pork

Crispy Pork Chop Dinner (Medium)

1 piece served with your choice of 2 sides.

US$20.99

Crispy Pork Chop Dinner (Large)

2 pieces served with your choice of 2 sides.

US$23.99

Pork Chop Sandwich

US$10.99

Smooth Chop Dinner (Large)

2 pieces hand dipped pork chops smothered in homemade gravy served over a bed of white rice.

US$26.99

Smooth Chop Dinner (Medium)

1 piece hand dipped pork chop smothered in homemade gravy served over a bed of white rice.

US$24.99

Chopped BBQ

US$26.99

Chicken Noodle Soup

US$8.99

Garlic Bomb

US$1.50

Sauces - CJ Tartar

Seafood

Catfish Sandwich

US$13.99

Whiting Basket

Mom's catch - crispy fried whiting served with fries.

US$20.99

Catfish Combo Dinner

The "Tide"- fish served with shrimp & 2 sides.

US$29.99

Whiting Dinner

Mom's catch - crispy fried whiting served with 2 sides.

US$23.99

Garlic Bomb Catfish

US$24.99

Spicy Garlic Bomb Catfish

Spicy.

US$25.50

Whiting Sandwich

US$12.99

Sticky Shrimp Dinner

US$25.99

Catfish Basket

Dad's catch - crispy fried catfish served with fries.

US$21.99

Shrimp Dinner

Chef's favorite - crispy fried shrimp served with 2 sides.

US$25.99

Catfish Dinner

Dad's catch - crispy fried catfish served with 2 sides.

US$24.99

Shrimp Basket

Chef's favorite - crispy fried shrimp served with fries.

US$22.99

Whiting Combo Basket

The "Wave" - fish served with shrimp & fries.

US$24.99

Kids' 3 Party Wing Dinner

US$15.99

Kids' 3 Party Wings With Fries

US$12.99

Kids' 2 Tender With Fries

US$10.99

Kids' 2 Tender Dinner

US$12.99

Kids' 1 Tender With Fries

US$8.99

Kids' 1 Tender Dinner

US$11.99

Kids' Meals

Dipping Sauces

Extra Honey Mustard

US$0.50

Extra Hot Sauce

Hot.

US$0.75

Ranch

US$0.50

Extra Tartar

US$0.75

Extra BBQ

US$0.75

Stingin' Honey Garlic

US$1.50

Sticky Garlic

US$1.50

CJ Tart

US$0.75

Hot Sauce

Hot.

US$0.75

Honey Mustard

US$0.75

Teriyaki

US$1.50

BBQ

US$0.75

Honey Hot

Hot.

US$1.50

Ranch

US$0.75

Sauces

Sides (Sunday)

Aunt Milly's Hearty Baked Beans (Medium) (Sunday Only)

US$5.49

Aunt Milly's Hearty Baked Beans (Large) (Sunday Only)

US$8.99

Smothered Steak & Peppers With Gravy (Sunday Only)

US$24.99

Nana's "Finger-Lickin" Sticky BBQ Beef Rib Dinner (Sunday Only)

Nana's special recipe BBQ beef ribs served with 2 sides.

US$28.99

Beef (Sunday)