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5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Country Fried Steak and Fried Okra, According to Diners

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Southern comfort food spots for crispy steak and savory okra.

Country fried steak and fried okra is a common dish popular across independent Southern diners and restaurants, but many chains have excellent variations as well. The breaded and battered tender steak served with gravy is already one of the most delicious comfort foods out there, and the addition of savory, crispy deep-fried okra makes it even better. If you’re looking for this exceptional down-home meal, the following spots get it right: Here are five chains with the best country fried steak and okra, according to diners.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel diners can enjoy Country Fried Steak served with three sides, including the choice of fried okra. “Wow, that’s such a classic hearty Southern breakfast! Country fried steak with gravy looks absolutely incredible 😋,” one Redditor said in response to a fan posting a picture of their meal. “I just had it yesterday and it was soo good,” another said.

Colton’s Steak House

Colton's Steak House Country Fried Steak
Colton's Steak House & Grill

Guests at Colton’s Steak House can opt for the Country Fried Steak covered in white pepper or mushroom gravy with a side of fried okra. “Was pleasantly surprised at how good it was,” one diner said. “My husband said the country fried steak was fabulous!”

PoFolks

PoFolks Famous Kuntry Fried Steak Dinner
PoFolks

The Country Fried Steak Dinner at PoFolks is a hearty meal consisting of two pieces of beef steak served with creamy gravy with the choice of two sides, including fried okra. “Pofolks is absolutely delicious. Okra. Hush puppies. Fried green tomatoes. So freaking awesome,” one fan said.

Parker Brothers Traildust Steakhouse

Parker Brothers Traildust Steakhouse Chicken Fried Steak
Traildust Steakhouse/Facebook

Parker Brothers Traildust Steakhouse has tasty Chicken Fried Steak and fried okra on the menu. “The chicken fried steak is the old-timey cafe hand-battered style… delicious. The fried catfish was perfect, the okra peeled correctly and man did it hit the spot,” one fan said.

Saltgrass Steak House

Saltgrass Steak House/Facebook

Diners at Saltgrass Steak House can get the Country Fried Steak made with Angus Beef and cream gravy with a side of fried okra. ” The atmosphere was relaxed but still felt a little upscale—perfect for a midday break. My husband and I got the country fried steak and country fried chicken, and both were absolutely delicious,” one diner shared.

Ferozan Mast
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