Jack Fry's &
Pat's (as suggested above by Monarchos) for your steak/chop pleasure..
Here's some choices that are more known to locals.. Will add more as I think of them and when I get a chance.
Cottage Inn, as introduced by Chuck Simon, is a personal fave with the Wed/Sun all-you-can-eat fried chicken specials and every other Southern style plates you might like. Marty McGee slaughters the frog legs there with me annually.. Nice pies for desert, but I frequently head across the street to neighborhood institution
Dairy Kastle.
Suburban Social Club Fish Fry is a gem in the shadow of the Downs that is the best kept secret in The Ville.
Saturdays only for 'Green River style' fried fish by the pound or as a sandwich. It is the best fish fry I've ever had and I've had plenty around the country..
Frank's on Preston behind the Expo Center is a deli/meat shop that makes unbelievable soup, sandwiches, BBQ, platters, etc., for take out. Responsible for several inches on Chuck's waistline.
Vietnam Kitchen.. one of the best Vietnamese restaurants anywhere.