Deja Blue Soul Food Restaurant & Club

Great place to eat and fellowship

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sorry but yall catfish is not it..tiny small
pieces ..over priced..and they are just plain rude …southern hospitality is missing and the food just ain’t it!!!!

looking at everyone else catfish i feel like i got hated on!! sis in the kitchen gave me a tiny peice..i hope it’s not jealousy because im young and beautiful 0/10 recommend

I visiting from NC so was very excited to find a soul food restaurant, however I was gravely disappointed with this oxtail dinner, the rice was uncooked, no seasoning and the green beens tasted burnt… paid over 6 bucks for cornbread that was smaller than a deck of cards. Mac n what lord have mercy please people be honest with these reviews so the restaurant manager can get better chefs. The only reason they got a one star is because the uber driver was very nice so in short the real review is a zero…. I hope this review will help management look in to correcting outcome of these meals because I love good food but I hate wasting my money!!!! Just do better or do something else

good food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

What is there not to love! The fried catfish, collard greens and okra were a hit. A side of cornbread was the icing on the cake! Mood was set with a solid DJ spinning some Marley family tunes to set the mood

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered a rib plate during Exotics On Broadway. They got me with the grill smell drifting up the block as I was snapping photos of cars. They were crispy and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been to deja blue several times, but the last time was comedy night, the comedian's were to notch and funny as he!l.
Then the following morning, my wife and I went to all you can eat breakfast,all you can eat fried chicken and other breakfast items were worth every bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What little service I did get was horrible. First of all, couldn't find what SoCal had 5000 menus made me wait almost 15 minutes just to print out a menu when I finally get to look at the menu and ask they're out of half the food on the menu, no no. And no I don't even understand how Black-owned restaurants? Make you feel like you doing them a favor frustrated and over it

I've come back here almost everyday while on the West Coast. My wife and I travel all over the world and I'm pleased to say the service is excellent and the food is wonderful. One of the only places that you can actually get a decent meal. My compliments to the owner it's a wonderful establishment and I wish you much success.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Beans, Corn Bread

Best event space! Best staff! Book your events at Deja Blue! Monterey's best kept secret!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everyone had the time of their life! I reached out to Darryl in May 2025 and reserved the back patio for a family function. Family members from PA, SC, Southern Cal, AZ, Northern Cal and NY came to help celebrate my birthday, a graduate in the family and of course Father's Day. Darryl made things happen for us/me. I can truly say he did a fantastic job. The food and decorations were great thanks to Ms. Stephanie and the overall accommodations were fantastic. Darryl even scheduled the entertainment for the night to be R and B for me!!! Love my oldies!!! I can honestly say everyone had a great time and we would do it again without hesitation. If you're ever in the Monterey/Seaside area, drop in to Deja Blue!

Hey Darryl -- this is Alicia in Arizona!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited off hours so it's not a fair rating. However the owner was very nice. Food is good.

First, I have never ordered food at Deja Blue. I have been to Deja for music and comedy which they host regularly as they are a jazz and comedy club.

Deja books top notch performers, have enjoyed live jazz and R&B music there several times and attended one comedy show. All were great. This last weekend there was an R&B band led by a gal named Carol, I think that was her name, she is high energy and what a voice. I believe she performs at Deja every Saturday night.

Music, Authentic Soul food, Good Vibes!
Hometown owner with a genuine service that is unparalleled today.

All the dancing 💃 🕺 that you can handle plenty of room to shake you 🍑