Ordered shrimp and crab fritters , and a side of green peppers and onions and this is what I received
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mr. And Mrs. Sirmans
Exceptional taste, just some of the food was greasy.
Tonii Williams
Fifer was amazing she was knowledgeable in regards to the menu gave suggestions and even got my son to laugh when we were having a rough day. This is what community is all about. Good food and good hearts. She is definitely a keeper and we definitely will be back. It has been a long time since we had patronized this establishment because the last time my experience was not all that well, but I got home today and I can honestly say that my food was accurate. It was still warm and Fifer made this a wonderful experience for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mma
Intercom system is connected to the Walmart (Walmart owns the building) so EVERY time Walmart makes an announcement, you hear it too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kyra Womack
Made an online order spent over $60 never received the food, called all day never got an answer & still haven’t issued a refund DONT ORDER ONLINE YOU MIGHT GET SCAMMED!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beauy by Love
I recently visited this restaurant and had an absolutely terrible experience that night, and for the following few days.
I was visiting from Texas to the DMV and then traveled to DC to experience the nightlife and try your restaurant. We arrived Friday night to go out and ended our evening at your restaurant at 3:30 AM. Immediately was noticed It was very unorganized but the food smelled great so we were excited to place an order. The staff was yelling at everyone to decide what they wanted before they came to the register because apparently people were moving a little slower than they liked. After placing our order, we stepped outside with our ticket. Close to 4 AM we went back inside the restaurant gave them our name and were handed a tied plastic bag that looked like it had containers of food inside. We accepted our bag and drove back to Virginia. When we are arrived we were excited to dive into our meals we ordered which were fish and grits, and an order of wings and macaroni Along with a strawberry cake. Receipt #369 ( I still have the receipt from payment and the ticket on the bag)
We sat down and opened our bag, and we instantly felt the blow of disappointment. We received our strawberry cake and one order of catfish and Mac , which was not what we ordered. The catfish seemed a little older and dry, maybe because it was 4am. Because it was long after 4 when we made it home, we knew the restaurant will be closed so we shared the one plate and planned to call as soon as the restaurant opened the next day.
We called into your restaurant and explained the situation, and they immediately asked us if we took a picture. I said no I did not take a picture of the incorrect order but I have my receipts. I told him I’m not looking for a refund and that I’m here from out of town and I really just want to experience the food that I paid for. Donald and Tony both advised me after multiple calls that while they have made mistakes in the past, they are not taking responsibility for this mistake because they do not believe I actually did not get my food. Of course, instead of telling me this directly, they made me a call back for three days in a row, asking for a manager and telling me that they would be in contact with me later, after speaking with a general manager, with whom I never heard back from. Each time I called I was met with push back and comments that circled back to me not taking a picture. A few times I called a young lady answered sounding extremely intoxicated and yelling at other people in the restaurant. Each employee/member of management basically said I was lying about my food and refused to take responsibility for their mistake.
Fast forward 2WEEKS: A week after this incident, I sent an email to their official email address posted on their website. I was contacted by two people who claimed to be owners of the business. One was very apologetic and assured me she would take care of this issue and make me happy, but she never responded after that and then another Tony, emailed me and spoke about being in contact with me about the situation and also never reached back out. To this day, I’ve heard nothing.
I love supporting black businesses and I want to continue, this is the prime example of why I move with caution. I spent $50 on food I didn’t not receive, what I got tasted old and No one wants to take responsibility or even have the decency to follow up with me. I feels scammed and taken advantage of.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bryson Gray
Very good! Better and cheaper than kitchen and kocktails.
Trista Campbell
Greens had too many big stems and peach cobbler was without flour crust.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hillard Wheeler
Sloppy shop!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sir Shark
We came in around 8pm on a Friday night for dinner, and unfortunately, the night started off a little rocky. They were out of shrimp for the shrimp & grits and crab 🦀 for the crab & spinach dip — two items we really wanted. Disappointing, but we decided to go without them.
During happy hour, they list a few select mixed drinks (Rum Punch, Tropical Margarita, White Peach Seabreeze, etc.), but the one I ordered they didn’t have the mix for. I switched to another, only to find out the drinks were premade in pitchers. A little unusual, but I let that slide as well.
For entrées, I ordered the “2 meats for $37” deal and went with the Beef Short Ribs (3 ribs) and the Hot Honey Old Bay Wings (10). The waitress mentioned I’d get the full portions as if I’d ordered them separately, which sounded like a good deal. My partner ordered the Catfish & Grits.
The food itself was excellent.
The catfish was crispy, well-seasoned, and flavorful.
My short ribs were tender and fell off the bone.
The wings, greens, and mac & cheese were also seasoned well and delicious.
The issue came at the end when the bill was higher than expected. There were upcharges for both the ribs and the wings that weren’t explained by the waitress or listed in the menu. On top of that, a 20% automatic gratuity was added — for a party of two — with no mention of this on the menu or posted anywhere. That was a surprise, and honestly left a bad taste after what was otherwise a solid meal.
Bottom line:
Food: Great 👍🏽
Service: Okay
Pricing/Transparency: Needs serious improvement
It’s frustrating to be hit with surprise charges, especially when the food and atmosphere are otherwise enjoyable. Please do better with communication and transparency — it makes all the difference.
I just ordered fish and grits and they fixed the grits and put no fish in my plate. Only grits gravy and peppers. I keep calling but they won't answer.keep sending calls to voicemail. This is horrible! I'm from out of town! Took an Uber there and they won't even answer the phone!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
keith carter
This place was straight bomb and the ribs was a decision hit I can’t say anything bad about them. It took three minutes to get my meal and lawd this was it best in this city of Washington DC I have had and I’m from Houston Texas. This is my goto must have when I’m in the city.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadie Brown
Always a great experience. Even met the owner on my birthday 72nd last month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Brewer
Best seasoned grilled chicken I’ve ever had and makes me remember how family used to cook. Food so good you’ll be going here more than once a week and will have you craving it when you’re hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeffrey mcfatten
I've been eating there since forever and they never disappoint. I knew the employees who came and went. That's how much I've eaten there. I had everything on the menu over the years.
Ordered shrimp and crab fritters , and a side of green peppers and onions and this is what I received
Food: 1
Service: 1
Exceptional taste, just some of the food was greasy.
Fifer was amazing she was knowledgeable in regards to the menu gave suggestions and even got my son to laugh when we were having a rough day. This is what community is all about. Good food and good hearts. She is definitely a keeper and we definitely will be back. It has been a long time since we had patronized this establishment because the last time my experience was not all that well, but I got home today and I can honestly say that my food was accurate. It was still warm and Fifer made this a wonderful experience for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intercom system is connected to the Walmart (Walmart owns the building) so EVERY time Walmart makes an announcement, you hear it too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Made an online order spent over $60 never received the food, called all day never got an answer & still haven’t issued a refund DONT ORDER ONLINE YOU MIGHT GET SCAMMED!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I recently visited this restaurant and had an absolutely terrible experience that night, and for the following few days.
I was visiting from Texas to the DMV and then traveled to DC to experience the nightlife and try your restaurant. We arrived Friday night to go out and ended our evening at your restaurant at 3:30 AM. Immediately was noticed It was very unorganized but the food smelled great so we were excited to place an order. The staff was yelling at everyone to decide what they wanted before they came to the register because apparently people were moving a little slower than they liked. After placing our order, we stepped outside with our ticket.
Close to 4 AM we went back inside the restaurant gave them our name and were handed a tied plastic bag that looked like it had containers of food inside. We accepted our bag and drove back to Virginia.
When we are arrived we were excited to dive into our meals we ordered which were fish and grits, and an order of wings and macaroni Along with a strawberry cake.
Receipt #369 ( I still have the receipt from payment and the ticket on the bag)
We sat down and opened our bag, and we instantly felt the blow of disappointment. We received our strawberry cake and one order of catfish and Mac , which was not what we ordered. The catfish seemed a little older and dry, maybe because it was 4am.
Because it was long after 4 when we made it home, we knew the restaurant will be closed so we shared the one plate and planned to call as soon as the restaurant opened the next day.
We called into your restaurant and explained the situation, and they immediately asked us if we took a picture. I said no I did not take a picture of the incorrect order but I have my receipts. I told him I’m not looking for a refund and that I’m here from out of town and I really just want to experience the food that I paid for.
Donald and Tony both advised me after multiple calls that while they have made mistakes in the past, they are not taking responsibility for this mistake because they do not believe I actually did not get my food.
Of course, instead of telling me this directly, they made me a call back for three days in a row, asking for a manager and telling me that they would be in contact with me later, after speaking with a general manager, with whom I never heard back from.
Each time I called I was met with push back and comments that circled back to me not taking a picture. A few times I called a young lady answered sounding extremely intoxicated and yelling at other people in the restaurant. Each employee/member of management basically said I was lying about my food and refused to take responsibility for their mistake.
Fast forward 2WEEKS: A week after this incident, I sent an email to their official email address posted on their website. I was contacted by two people who claimed to be owners of the business. One was very apologetic and assured me she would take care of this issue and make me happy, but she never responded after that and then another Tony, emailed me and spoke about being in contact with me about the situation and also never reached back out.
To this day, I’ve heard nothing.
I love supporting black businesses and I want to continue, this is the prime example of why I move with caution. I spent $50 on food I didn’t not receive, what I got tasted old and No one wants to take responsibility or even have the decency to follow up with me.
I feels scammed and taken advantage of.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very good! Better and cheaper than kitchen and kocktails.
Greens had too many big stems and peach cobbler was without flour crust.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sloppy shop!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
We came in around 8pm on a Friday night for dinner, and unfortunately, the night started off a little rocky. They were out of shrimp for the shrimp & grits and crab 🦀 for the crab & spinach dip — two items we really wanted. Disappointing, but we decided to go without them.
During happy hour, they list a few select mixed drinks (Rum Punch, Tropical Margarita, White Peach Seabreeze, etc.), but the one I ordered they didn’t have the mix for. I switched to another, only to find out the drinks were premade in pitchers. A little unusual, but I let that slide as well.
For entrées, I ordered the “2 meats for $37” deal and went with the Beef Short Ribs (3 ribs) and the Hot Honey Old Bay Wings (10). The waitress mentioned I’d get the full portions as if I’d ordered them separately, which sounded like a good deal. My partner ordered the Catfish & Grits.
The food itself was excellent.
The catfish was crispy, well-seasoned, and flavorful.
My short ribs were tender and fell off the bone.
The wings, greens, and mac & cheese were also seasoned well and delicious.
The issue came at the end when the bill was higher than expected. There were upcharges for both the ribs and the wings that weren’t explained by the waitress or listed in the menu. On top of that, a 20% automatic gratuity was added — for a party of two — with no mention of this on the menu or posted anywhere. That was a surprise, and honestly left a bad taste after what was otherwise a solid meal.
Bottom line:
Food: Great 👍🏽
Service: Okay
Pricing/Transparency: Needs serious improvement
It’s frustrating to be hit with surprise charges, especially when the food and atmosphere are otherwise enjoyable. Please do better with communication and transparency — it makes all the difference.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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I just ordered fish and grits and they fixed the grits and put no fish in my plate. Only grits gravy and peppers. I keep calling but they won't answer.keep sending calls to voicemail. This is horrible! I'm from out of town! Took an Uber there and they won't even answer the phone!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place was straight bomb and the ribs was a decision hit I can’t say anything bad about them. It took three minutes to get my meal and lawd this was it best in this city of Washington DC I have had and I’m from Houston Texas. This is my goto must have when I’m in the city.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great experience. Even met the owner on my birthday 72nd last month.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best seasoned grilled chicken I’ve ever had and makes me remember how family used to cook. Food so good you’ll be going here more than once a week and will have you craving it when you’re hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been eating there since forever and they never disappoint. I knew the employees who came and went. That's how much I've eaten there. I had everything on the menu over the years.
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