Highest-rated Southern restaurants in New Haven by diners Stacker #3. Mama Mary's Soul Food - Rating: 3.4/5 (84 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 372 Whalley Ave. New Haven, Connecticut - Categories: Soul Food, Southern- Read more on Yelp #2. Ricky D's Rib Shack - Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 302 Winchester Ave. New Haven, Connecticut - Categories: Barbecue, Southern- Read more on Yelp #1. Sandra's Next Generation - Rating: 4.6/5 (658 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 636 Congress Ave. New Haven, Connecticut - Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Chicken Wings- Read more on Yelp Mohamed-Kareem Mohamed // Shutterstock