The Desert Queen - Cathedral City

This charming little restaurant offers fantastic Southern-style cuisine and exceptional service. The fried chicken was among the best we've ever had—crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, without being greasy. The collard greens were delicious, and the coleslaw and roasted green tomatoes were outstanding (a rare find in California). Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, making our experience even better. The entire place, including the restrooms, was impeccably clean. We will absolutely return, even though we live an hour away—it was worth the drive. Good Southern food can be hard to come by in California, so if you enjoy it, this is definitely a spot to add to your list.

This place is incredible! I can't stop raving about it. As soon as I left, I wanted to share my experience on all my social media, and now everyone I know is hearing about it. The flavors are so delicious and unique compared to anything we have around here. Trust me, I want to try everything on their menu because it’s just that good. I absolutely love this place! The only complaint I have is that the fried egg on the Cajun Benedict was overcooked; I was hoping for a runny yolk to drizzle over my sausage and shrimp. But the aromas were absolutely amazing!

I wanted to go here for more than a few years, but would always want to end up getting it at a time when they were sadly closed. But that changed the day before my birthday! My Gf and I loved it! Probably the best chicken fried steak I've ever had, period and this Gravy! Tell the boss or the chef I can teach her secret about it because I can do something heavy, but man, you beat me. The deserts are just as good. Absolutely loved the grottos, had no grottos that were good since I lived in North Carolina.

A late breakfast stopped. Our group enjoyed everything. The coffee press cup coffee was very delicious. I will try again for lunch/night

I've been ordering from this restaurant for quite a while, and I’ve always had a wonderful experience! I've never had a bad meal here. My favorite dish is the French toast—it's like cinnamon heaven! Their sweet tea is my go-to when I’m craving a classic southern delight. Having lived in Louisiana for 14 years, I’m so glad Southern Belle is just down the road from me here in the desert! Cheers!