Soul Food Restaurants near Riverview, FL

“Fantastic Florida Southern country style buffet foods that are so good you'd think they were prepared in someone's home kitchen. The smoked ribs are awesome as well as the really old school collard greens and black eyed peas.... smoky, rich and flavorful. But the surprise behind the great baked rainbow trout, incredible, smoky pulled pork and delicious southern fried chicken is the sweet and spicy rutabagas. Sort of a light pumpkin color and taste almost as if they're marinated in molasses! Never had them like this... So good! The full buffet also includes very generous fresh salad bar and a variety of desserts that will make your mouth water like strawberry shortcake cups, pecan and fruit pies, actually, the sweet potato soufle on the regular buffet is so good and sweet you could eat it as a dessert as well. I'm so impressed with the variety of great country selections to eat... delicious braised cabbage, Italian green beans, fresh hot butter (?) glazed dinner rolls, cornbread cupcakes (?) and slices from the fry pan, catfish breaded nuggets, real deep fried green tomatoes... Just a fantastic selection of really flavorful foods. $22.99 for the full all you can eat buffet or $20.49 for a single trip to each bar: dinner, salad and desserts. Other smaller options too like small blue plates and veggies only. Great service too with friendly, helpful greeters, wait staff and cook staff.“

“I LOVE IT EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOOD I THINK IM IN FOOD HEAVEN OMG LETS GOO TB 813 YALL ARE MY NEW FAV PLACE TO EAT NEVER KNEW BOUT THIS PLACE TILL TODAY IM SOOOO IN LOVE.......“

“If you’re looking for real, down-home Southern cooking, Ya Ya Southern Food is the spot. This family-owned gem gives you more than just a meal—it gives you an experience that feels like home. The matriarch is in the kitchen doing what she does best, seasoning everything to perfection. Her fried chicken? Crispy, flavorful, and cooked with love in every bite. You can taste the care and tradition in the food—it’s the kind of meal that takes you straight back to grandma’s kitchen. While you wait, her husband is outside setting the vibe, DJing and playing all the popular tracks, making the whole place feel like a family cookout. And their daughter keeps everything running smoothly at the register, greeting everyone with warmth and making you feel like part of the family. Ya Ya Southern Food isn’t just somewhere you eat—it’s somewhere you feel welcomed. Good food, good music, and good people. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Delicious chicken wings,steak fries are seasoned well good portion,the fish 🐠,grits are amazing,very professional,fast I highly recommend it’s worth it😋😋🤤“

“Mz. Judy’s Soul-full Kitchen is hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The oxtail was so tender and full of flavor, and the sides were perfect — collard greens, cheesy mac and cheese, and a corn muffin on the side. And I can’t forget her amazingly viral lemonade tea — it was SO good! Dessert was the red velvet cake, and it tasted like it was fresh out the oven. On top of the food, Mz. Judy makes you feel like you’re part of the family — the whole place feels homey, welcoming, and comforting.“

“food is DELICIOUS!!!!!!!“

“Burnin Barber-Que catered my daughter’s graduation party and to say that the food was spectacular is an understatement!! Their BBQ and sides were/ are the best that I have had in YEARS!!!!! I highly recommend this establishment and will definitely be returning when I come back to Tampa!!“

“Burnin Barber-Que catered my daughter’s graduation party and to say that the food was spectacular is an understatement!! Their BBQ and sides were/ are the best that I have had in YEARS!!!!! I highly recommend this establishment and will definitely be returning when I come back to Tampa!!“

“we had an awesome experience..food was hot and delicious fresh service was 100% can't wait to go back.Even got food to go home with. thank you“

“She Can Get My Money ANY TIME !!!!! Some Of The BEST Soul Food I’ve Ever Had !!!! 😋😍“

“I stopped in to get some seafood since I am pescatarian. I ordered the cracked conch, fried shrimp, yams, mac & cheese, and the blue velvet cake. Everything was 10 out of 10.“

“The best food I have had in a long time!! Jamaican food buffet!!! Fire!!!!🔥 Added some oxtails with it! Rum punch 🔥!!! Service amazing !!! Kesha was the best so kind and welcoming !! Great service!!! Amazing food can’t beat it.“

“It was my first time eating here at Mama's Soulfood.I ordered the Oaxtail dinner with yellow rice, Collard greens and macaroni cheese.I just moved here from Miami,Florida 10 months ago..I was very dissatisfied with the Collard greens which had a distinct odor and wasn't completely cooked. Oxtails was very salty. Rice was okay and the Macaroni cheese was delicious. I was very disappointed with my experience. I grew up on soulfood from Miami. I have to say my Mama's soulfood experience was the worst.“

“From the moment I stepped inside, I was impressed by the exceptional customer service. The staff took the time to thoroughly explain the menu, which I appreciated. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. The owner's passion for his business was evident; his presence truly made a difference. The restaurant was spotless, and the food was absolutely delicious. The music wasn’t too loud either. I will definitely return and highly recommend others to dine here. I'm a very satisfied customer!“