Soul Food Restaurants near Miami Gardens, FL

“I ate here for the first time and the Food was Amazing …… We had a group of 12 and gentleman Greeted us with Great Customer Service and a got us a table .“

“Been coming to Arlenes for years, and I have never, ever been disappointed. If you want a great home cooked meal, and don't mind waiting. Arlene is your place!“

“What a wonderful clean and friendly place to come when I’m in town! I asked the cashier can I try a sample of the rice and beans and the djion djion rice and the owner brought it out from the back and both of them were absolutely delicious! She even let me know that I can do half-and-half if I would like. I definitely recommend this place for all your Haitian food needs! I would definitely give them a 10 stars if I could!!“

“I love it here. A community gem. my favorite thing to order is fried conch❤️“

“The food was so good I will come back again ❤️“

“I visited from out of town and wanted some good down home food! I was impressed! I ordered the catfish and grits, Cajun shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious! 10/10+ Oh and the mango juice was tasty as well! Staff were wonderful! I’ll definitely be back!“

“Our Papa's Kitchen, I had the limon pepper chicken wings and fries was delicious and the seasoning was on point. it's my second time dinner there and I recommend you experience some really good food.“

“Shuckin Southern has not fell me, it always come through. The service was great and the food was even better. We had Mac n Cheese and Shuckin special sauce chicken. My girls always ask for extra. Thank you for your service to the community for following your dream!!!!“

“The establishment was truly remarkable! Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by the owners' daughters. Subsequently, the owner herself came out and thoroughly explained the entire menu to us. Each member of our party selected a different dish, and everything was absolutely delicious! Every order arrived at the table steaming hot. My personal favorite was the fried snapper, which was fresh and seasoned to perfection! The peas and rice, cabbage, collard greens, and mac and cheese were also exceptionally tasty. To conclude our experience, we even took home some cake and banana pudding! We will certainly make another visit the next time we are in Miami!“

“Flavor is on-point! Ribs and BBQ chicken is fire. BBQ sauce is unique and delicious.

Definitely coming back soon for round two.

I stupidly got a side salad as one of my two sides. Who goes to a BBQ place and gets a side salad?!

Anyway, seems a random spot, but food is so damn good.

A few stars off for atmosphere because they could use a redecoration. It wouldn't cost much and it would make the place much more attractive. Then again, I came to eat, not to sit in a pretty environment.“

“Great food & service. We stopped here after a cruise and could not have been more pleased.“

“We order from Fabulous at least once a week via DoorDash where I work. My favorite dish is the meatloaf with white rice, mac and cheese and yams. Always a great cooked meal. Once the meatloaf was a small portion but every other time the portions are very good. The teas fruit punch and lemonades are really good too.“

“Great food mostly take out !!!!“

“listen you don't no souse until you get mr Larry souse him and his family is the best at they food yes there are everyone who haven't been there you better get at them“

“No butter on the toast...like seriously that bread be dry...I like them for real but the food is inconsistent I don't know if it's different cooks on different days or what because you have to stand outside for your food so it's no way to tell whose “

“Liver n Grits the awesome.“

“Honestly I was skeptical about his place being a ‘ghost kitchen’ but the food was fresh and delicious.. I feel if you order earlier in the day the Mac and cheese would be creamier but I ordered the fried catfish it’s crispy and well seasoned and the yams were on point and the collards was just right. Honestly would order from them again but might opt out for the Mac and cheese for something else because I like my Mac like creamy and cheese but other than that I can’t complain for ordering from a ‘ghost kitchen’ and the sweet potato pie was a chefs kiss would definitely recommend trying this place I was sketched out from the address and map view but I door dashed and everything was great“

“The food was excellent the ribs was tender the was delicious and I can’t say anything bad about the cashier because she was very helpful friendly funny and she made us feel welcomed very efficient and always smiling no matter what day I come“

“The fried turkey wings with lemon pepper seasoning was amazing. The yams were delicious, but the greens were just okay. The waitress made really great recommendations. Everyone enjoyed their food, although they ordered straight off the menu, chicken, steak, and shrimp. I asked the waitress for advice. They all ordered the mystery mix drink while I ordered the waitress choice and mine tasted better. Overall, it was a great dining experience. You won't be disappointed.

Parking: They have two parking lots.“

“First of all great customer service, their conch is very flavorful and needs no sauce in my opinion (their sweet n sour is good tho). The Mac and cheese was delicious and so was the rice. Also I highly recommend the shrimp and crab salad it’s amazing.“

“The lady in there was VERY VERY UNDERSTANDING! I told her how my wife was allergic to chicken and do you know she pulled out fresh grease to fry her ribs in!! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK TO SEE HER! OH AND I DIDN'T GET A PICTURE OF THE SEAFOOD RICE AND IT WAS VERY FLAVORFUL DEFINITELY TRY IT AND THE STRAWBERRY CRUNCH CAKE! ** CHEFS KISS** CAN YOU SAY FLAVOR BOMB!!“

“Finga Lickin in Opa-locka never disappoints! The food is always on point — flavorful, fresh, and seasoned just right. The portions are big, and the presentation is always nice.

The service was friendly and fast, especiallyconsideringhow busy this place gets, and the vibe inside is lively and welcoming. You can tell they put love into the food and care about their customers.

Whether you’re craving soul food or just want a solid meal that hits every time, Finga Lickin is the spot. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“Great food mostly take out !!!!“

“We came to this restaurant for dinner. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was a winning. we were warmly welcomed by the staff members and we felt fantastic. The food was just great. We loved this spot very much and we will visit this place again. Recommended.“

“Average breakfast . I had grits, fried eggs and sausage with biscuits. The tea was good and southern sweeet. The young waiter, Blow, was extremely nice and calm. He wasn’t your typical waiter, but his style worked for a small soul food restaurant. The other male waiter/bus boy moved at super human speed. The place was very clean and definitely is a favorite of the locals. It was my first time visiting. I will definitely try it if I am ever back there.“

“Every time that I go, it’s what I expect. That is some good food for a good price. No one ever said this was the place of spectacular southern hospitality, just that they provide food. I mind my business, get what I need, fill my belly, and have a good day. I have never been met with a nasty attitude because I don’t go there looking for people to be overly cheerful and friendly. I respect them, they respect me, I get my food, and I’m out. Imma keep going there for breakfast because I like it and because they’re black.“

“This family-owned restaurant has a warm, at-home feel, especially on Sunday mornings with the Christian music playing softly in the background. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but the food was worth it — fresh and flavorful. The only downside was that our waitress was not too friendly, which took away a little from the experience. Still, the overall atmosphere and food make this a place worth visiting.”“

“Food was delicious 🤤 wasn't big on the service I loved my dirty mystery drink 🍹“