Smitty's Taste Of The Bayou
41 E 8th St Unit B, National City
(619) 856-4309
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41 E 8th St Unit B, National City
(619) 856-4309
The food is bomb,, always tell ppl to try it out,, but they’re never open anymore and the guy that has been working there (unless there’s a new person now) acts like he doesn’t want to be there.. He gets an attitude when you ask for extra sides as if it’s not more money.. the past couple weeks we’ve tried to go it’s been closed every time.. a shame bc it’s a waste of good food and possible money
Food: 5
Service: 1
Absolutely LOVE LOVE this place! I came all the way from Houston to visit family in Rayville and will forever stop at Smittys! Great Food and Great Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place, they’re always consistent and everything is fresh. I usually get the fried fish, collard greens and mac & cheese. I always get a sliced lemon with my plate, that small addition is really the chef’s kiss. That fish is seasoned and fried to perfection and they use the GOOD cheese on the mac & cheese ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish, Mac Cheese, Catfish Plate 2 Fillets, Combo Plate, Fried Fish, Catfish Shrimp Plate, Catfish Dinner, Mac & Cheese
The first time I came it was perfect. I order the catfish dinner with Mac & cheese and collard greens. Every time since the 1st time has been a disappointment. The catfish is so rubbery it’s not edible. It’s like leftover fish that was left in a microwave an extra minute too long. It’s been 3 times now so so I know it’s not just a fluke. Won’t be returning. It’s too expensive for only the sides to be edible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Oh my God! It tastes like Christmas at grandmas house in Georgia. THIS is what I’ve been looking for. I’m new from the east coast & soul food is hard to come by in this city. I had the catfish, greens & beans, unfortunately they were out of Mac n cheese, but judging by the catfish & greens I already know the Mac b cheese will not disappoint. I’ll be back every weekend for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Plate 2 Fillets, Ribs Greens Macaroni and Cheese, Catfish Dinner
I decided to try something different. We came as a group. Everyone tried different things.I wanted some fish, so this yummy catfish was not greasy. They served me two lightly fillers breaded fillers.I opted for the collard greens, which was a tad too salty for me... but then again, I changed my eating habits so whose to say?They allowed me to try their fries which were excellent. But I wanted to try their Mac and cheese. I should've taken up on their fries. But next time :)Enjoy eating here. I want to try other menu items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Been here twice. Absolutely delicious both times Def gonna be a regular for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent authentic food, cooked perfectly and great tasting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dirty Rice, Ribs Greens Macaroni and Cheese
Excellent authentic food, cooked perfectly and great tasting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mac
Great place for soul food and a catfish lover like myself from the South. This place is located inside multiple other restaurants and business it's almost like a food mall.Tucked away and easy to miss but worth a try there's other food options as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Dinner
Restaurantji Recommends
The poor boy sandwich was to die for, and the bread was perfect. Do yourself a favor and get the baked beans .
Ribs were awesome, and the collards were delicious, felt like I was back in Florida with how good they were!
Being from South Mississippi, I didn’t have much expectation from any place on the west coast that sells soul food. Smitty’s is legit! Flavorful, good portions, and decently price. The Mac and cheese, greens, and baked beans were all off the chain. I highly recommend.
Wow, this food was amazing! Had the BBQ chicken, it was massive and so juicy. Sauce was on point too! Mac and cheese and baked beans were fantastic too. Would give six stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I saw the review that the chicken was undercooked and thought it wouldn’t be the case and surely it would be corrected but man. This was a waste of $18+
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