[[{“value”:”Meatloaf is one of America’s most popular comfort foods. Fried okra, less popular, is a Southern delicacy. The plant, with edible green seed pods, is used in a variety of cuisines worldwide. In the South, people often bread and deep-fry it, like everything else. Together, they make the ultimate meat-and-veggie duo. Where can you get the best of both worlds? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best meatloaf and fried okra, according to diners.
Cracker Barrel
The Best Classic Meatloaf at Cracker Barrel is one of the southern-inspired chain’s most popular entrees, as close to mom’s as you can get. The loaf is a hearty blend of beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes that has a glazed finish. “I can never get enough of that!” a Yelper admits. They also have okra on the menu. “Cracker Barrel has very good fried okra,” a Redditor says.
PoFolks
PoFolks’ Mason Dixon Meatloaf is one of the menu’s most coveted items: a savory, hearty portion of homestyle meatloaf smothered in rich brown gravy, plus sides. “Great meatloaf!!” says a Facebooker. PoFolks serves homestyle Southern fried okra as a popular menu side dish. “Pofolks is absolutely delicious. Okra. Hush puppies. Fried green tomatoes. So freaking awesome,” one fan said.
Black Bear Diner
Thick meatloaf crispy okra. Black Bear Diner’s thick-cut glazed meatloaf is a popular order. “The homemade meatloaf is a mix of ground beef, seasoned sausage, carrot slivers, and diced onions. Really great,” a diner explains. “Crispy outside yet perfect inside,” a diner explains. They also offer fried okra as a homestyle side.
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Piccadilly Cafeteria
Piccadilly Cafeteria’s buffet line varies daily, but if you find meatloaf and fried okra on the same day, make sure to pick them up. “I decided on roast beef, string beans, carrot casserole, roll and cherry pie. My husband had meatloaf, carrot casserole, corn muffin and beans. I had Diet Coke, he had water. My meal was delicious as was his,” a TripAdvisor diner says. The okra is sliced and coated in seasoned cornmeal/flour batter and fried until golden and crunchy.
Luby’s Cafeteria
Luby’s Classic Meatloaf is one of the most famous comfort-food dishes from the traditional cafeteria chain, where you can mix and match any entree with any side. If you get lucky, you will spot fried okra. “All the sides I had were good, very satisfying, from cream corn, to fried okra, mash potatoes, green beans, carrots, and mac n’ cheese,” says a Yelper.
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