I took my mom here for her birthday and she had such a good time. The smothered pork chops and short ribs were super tasty. They even gave her a cute little birthday card signed by the whole staff, which was a really sweet touch.
Lakeisha
Soul Prime is the prefect Date night spot, happy hour spot or you just want some good eart with great service spot! Flavor in every single bite. All your senses will be happy! The Chef is very personable and friendly.
Tina
Our group enjoyed the experience. The food was fresh and well prepared. Fried green tomatoes with crab was excellent...The owner was a jewel she greeted us and was very gracious. If you are Salt sensitive or watching your salt intake you might want to let them know. Overall everyone enjoyed their food. There was some comments about the saltiness of the food. Best regards 🙏🏽😍
Sandra
The Soul Prime Restaurant delivered thoughtful cooking and warm, understated service. Highlights included a delicious pot roast taco and the mouthwatering shrimp and grits. The environment was tiny, but elegant. Overall, it was a polished, memorable dining experience.
Brandi Bunn
My family and I had such a wonderful experience here! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and comfortable—exactly the kind of place you want to unwind after a long day.
Our bartender was absolutely fantastic: friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made great drink and food recommendations and mixed everything perfectly. It really added to the whole experience.
The food was just as impressive. Every dish was savory, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve—everything came out fresh, delicious, and the portions were just right!
Overall, this place checks every box: great service, amazing food, and a welcoming vibe. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!
RAMON
Nice atmosphere, service was a little overwhelming Hahah, was on Point. definitely appreciate the attentive making sure we were good. Food was taste, May need to expand the food menu. not too many options. Overall Had a wonderful experience and evening. Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
Marla
The food was wonderful!! I think they need to work on timing and getting food out in the party at the same time. But everyone was very friendly and the food was everything!!!
Patrice
The green dip was good but a bit too cheesy. The buffalo shrimp was good but not piping hot. The world famous chicken was too mushy for me. I couldn't eat it. The smothered pork chops were good but overpriced for the quantity. Drinks were watered down even with an extra shot. The server was great. Food service was a bit slow.
Christy
My boyfriend and I were looking for something unique in Lincoln Park and came across the reviews for Soul Prime. We couldn't have been happier that we went. Delicious cocktails (love their take on the Paloma and gimlet), ample portions of perfectly cooked friend chicken and shrimp, and the most melt in your mouth corn muffins ever... we left happy and full, and we will return. ❤️
Reggie
Our waiter wasn't attentive to us in the least bit on our visit (11/9/25). It wasn't crowded while we were there, so, that couldn't be used as an excuse.
First you should always expect a bit of a wait when you order fried chicken. No one wants to eat fried chicken that's been sitting under a heat lamp. That said the restaurant was welcoming and the employees were all super nice and accommodating. Shout out to the collard greens. Best I've ever had. The chicken was incredibly moist and crunchy. Exactly how great fried chicken should be. Also the sweet drizzle and the hot sauce were both spot on and not too much heat if you're worried. I have to mention Unique, maybe the manager? She stopped by every table and chatted with everyone including us. She is truly an asset to their staff. We will be back soon.
charisma
The collard green dip and fried green tomatoes with crab meat are to die for!!! I went to Happy Hour and was pleasantly surprised by the offerings. You will not be disappointed with anything: food, drinks and the delicious banana pudding for dessert!
Veronica
I was celebrating my birthday with my sister. It was an amazing Friday evening with great service, delicious food and an energetic atmosphere. It has been one of my birthday places to go for the last two years!
DONNA
The food was very delicious. The service was great although I'm not a huge fan of the automatic gratuity added even though it was a party of two. The actual space is a bit tight but the overall experience was nice.
Tony
Food was brought out in pieces my date chicken was done and brought out like 20 mins before my meal all are sides where brought different times as well and food was salty I honestly will not be returning parking was also horrible all together I expected a better experience
I took my mom here for her birthday and she had such a good time. The smothered pork chops and short ribs were super tasty. They even gave her a cute little birthday card signed by the whole staff, which was a really sweet touch.
Soul Prime is the prefect Date night spot, happy hour spot or you just want some good eart with great service spot! Flavor in every single bite. All your senses will be happy! The Chef is very personable and friendly.
Our group enjoyed the experience. The food was fresh and well prepared. Fried green tomatoes with crab was excellent...The owner was a jewel she greeted us and was very gracious. If you are Salt sensitive or watching your salt intake you might want to let them know. Overall everyone enjoyed their food. There was some comments about the saltiness of the food. Best regards 🙏🏽😍
The Soul Prime Restaurant delivered thoughtful cooking and warm, understated service. Highlights included a delicious pot roast taco and the mouthwatering shrimp and grits. The environment was tiny, but elegant. Overall, it was a polished, memorable dining experience.
My family and I had such a wonderful experience here! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and comfortable—exactly the kind of place you want to unwind after a long day. Our bartender was absolutely fantastic: friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made great drink and food recommendations and mixed everything perfectly. It really added to the whole experience. The food was just as impressive. Every dish was savory, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve—everything came out fresh, delicious, and the portions were just right! Overall, this place checks every box: great service, amazing food, and a welcoming vibe. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!
Nice atmosphere, service was a little overwhelming Hahah, was on Point. definitely appreciate the attentive making sure we were good. Food was taste, May need to expand the food menu. not too many options. Overall Had a wonderful experience and evening. Thanks to everyone who made it possible.
The food was wonderful!! I think they need to work on timing and getting food out in the party at the same time. But everyone was very friendly and the food was everything!!!
The green dip was good but a bit too cheesy. The buffalo shrimp was good but not piping hot. The world famous chicken was too mushy for me. I couldn't eat it. The smothered pork chops were good but overpriced for the quantity. Drinks were watered down even with an extra shot. The server was great. Food service was a bit slow.
My boyfriend and I were looking for something unique in Lincoln Park and came across the reviews for Soul Prime. We couldn't have been happier that we went. Delicious cocktails (love their take on the Paloma and gimlet), ample portions of perfectly cooked friend chicken and shrimp, and the most melt in your mouth corn muffins ever... we left happy and full, and we will return. ❤️
Our waiter wasn't attentive to us in the least bit on our visit (11/9/25). It wasn't crowded while we were there, so, that couldn't be used as an excuse.
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First you should always expect a bit of a wait when you order fried chicken. No one wants to eat fried chicken that's been sitting under a heat lamp. That said the restaurant was welcoming and the employees were all super nice and accommodating. Shout out to the collard greens. Best I've ever had. The chicken was incredibly moist and crunchy. Exactly how great fried chicken should be. Also the sweet drizzle and the hot sauce were both spot on and not too much heat if you're worried. I have to mention Unique, maybe the manager? She stopped by every table and chatted with everyone including us. She is truly an asset to their staff. We will be back soon.
The collard green dip and fried green tomatoes with crab meat are to die for!!! I went to Happy Hour and was pleasantly surprised by the offerings. You will not be disappointed with anything: food, drinks and the delicious banana pudding for dessert!
I was celebrating my birthday with my sister. It was an amazing Friday evening with great service, delicious food and an energetic atmosphere. It has been one of my birthday places to go for the last two years!
The food was very delicious. The service was great although I'm not a huge fan of the automatic gratuity added even though it was a party of two. The actual space is a bit tight but the overall experience was nice.
Food was brought out in pieces my date chicken was done and brought out like 20 mins before my meal all are sides where brought different times as well and food was salty I honestly will not be returning parking was also horrible all together I expected a better experience
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