I've been traveling to Louisiana the last 5 years, absolutely love it here. Wanted to try some southern/soul food plate lunches, never have before, or greensSaw The Kitchen, and Tuesday was Oxtails..I was all inGot two plates.. just for me and my dog, made 3 meals from it, and I'm a big eaterMustard greens are incredible, bit of spice, Loved them.Smothered cabbage amazingBlack eyed peas and red beans really good tooRice is really really tasty, one had the oxtail gravy on it, other was basically their plane, I'd say, dirty rice, so yummyThe oxtail is incredible, falls off the boneThe girl helping me recommended the fried pork chop over the smothered pork chop.. it's the best I've ever had I think, just amazingBest cornbread toooooI'll be back for sure, gotta try the chicken next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chop, Cornbread
La Esposa
Went a few months ago and was a little down from the food to price ratio and the hostess having an attitude but we always give second chances. Didn't go back but a coworker ordered from there and I asked to take an oxtail as she was really disappointed given the price only to find out they weren't even cooked all the way and there was NO SEASON on the phone whatsoever. I think they spoke to the seller but she was angry with them. So I guess technically that's my second try ??♀️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Laroi Jackson
Laid-back Louisiana style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Lakisha Wilturner
I don’t think nobody that owns a restaurant in the lake Charles la area have good food the only one I think had decent food was The Spot this food was nasty and y the hell was it so much salt in my cornbread I guess I need to start cooking
Food: 1
Kimberley R.
ordered Rice and gravy with pork chops ! gravy was watered down meat was rough whole thing was very bland don't recommend a waste of money! mushy rice first and last time eating here.
Hazel D.
I took a friend to lunch on 09/28. The food and service were okay. The restaurant was very pleasant and clean. I wasn't highly impressed with the food but that is more a "me" thing. I'm not that into BBQ and that's all that had that day. My friend loved it. My COMPLAINT is that I left the waitress a 21 + percent tip. (I wasn't highly impressed that she requested that I tip when I had already included it on my ticket) - however, I guess she wasn't pleased with it and changed my tip to a higher amount after I left the restaurant. I became aware of this when the purchase went through my bank. To my knowledge it is illegal to make changes to a closed ticket.
Michael Pomarico
We went here for a business plate lunch. Not disappointed. Fried Pork Chop was excellent. Tasty Yams and satisfying rice and beans.Fantastic Corn BreadIt’s wonderful how they bring the Corn Bread and a slice of Chocolate Cake out first. Start with dessert!No wait, seated immediately.Friendly home grown service.It’s trusted homemade food that you can depend on for a great lunch in simple Louisiana atmosphere.Will return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread
Nae M.
The food used to be good, but it seems like over the years they have fell off. The food is disgusting. Not like it used to be won't be back.
Miah C.
Good southern soul food how your granny made it ! Wonderful service, cute little restaurant with a great welcoming atmosphere, Definitely would recommend to anyone & will be visiting again
Food is very good! Well seasoned!! I definitely recommend this restaurant! They have a great menu daily and serve good homemade meals!!
Desiree G.
Great food! I loved the cornbread and the mash potatoes Was craving some real soul food!
Aurora Bernal
Y’all - The Kitchen has phenomenal food - (great flavor ) & great service- Easy 5 star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Loc
Wait staff was great (even offering to fry chicken from raw since one in our party did not want BBQ sauce on her meat), food was tasty and served quickly. Cornbread was super tasty and moist!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Ribs, Cornbread
Sherrie
Called to place an order, told them I don't want any BBQ sauce on order, when I get there it has BBQ sauce all over everything. The Brisket was tough and dry even though it has sauce over it. The Rice Dressing was horrible, the rice was not cooked so it was crunchy!! I will never be back oh and to top it off the plate cost over $15.00 the only thing that was eatable was the cornbread! I gave it one star because I had too otherwise there would be a BIG 0!
I've been traveling to Louisiana the last 5 years, absolutely love it here. Wanted to try some southern/soul food plate lunches, never have before, or greensSaw The Kitchen, and Tuesday was Oxtails..I was all inGot two plates.. just for me and my dog, made 3 meals from it, and I'm a big eaterMustard greens are incredible, bit of spice, Loved them.Smothered cabbage amazingBlack eyed peas and red beans really good tooRice is really really tasty, one had the oxtail gravy on it, other was basically their plane, I'd say, dirty rice, so yummyThe oxtail is incredible, falls off the boneThe girl helping me recommended the fried pork chop over the smothered pork chop.. it's the best I've ever had I think, just amazingBest cornbread toooooI'll be back for sure, gotta try the chicken next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chop, Cornbread
Went a few months ago and was a little down from the food to price ratio and the hostess having an attitude but we always give second chances. Didn't go back but a coworker ordered from there and I asked to take an oxtail as she was really disappointed given the price only to find out they weren't even cooked all the way and there was NO SEASON on the phone whatsoever. I think they spoke to the seller but she was angry with them. So I guess technically that's my second try ??♀️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Laid-back Louisiana style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I don’t think nobody that owns a restaurant in the lake Charles la area have good food the only one I think had decent food was The Spot this food was nasty and y the hell was it so much salt in my cornbread I guess I need to start cooking
Food: 1
ordered Rice and gravy with pork chops ! gravy was watered down meat was rough whole thing was very bland don't recommend a waste of money! mushy rice first and last time eating here.
I took a friend to lunch on 09/28. The food and service were okay. The restaurant was very pleasant and clean. I wasn't highly impressed with the food but that is more a "me" thing. I'm not that into BBQ and that's all that had that day. My friend loved it. My COMPLAINT is that I left the waitress a 21 + percent tip. (I wasn't highly impressed that she requested that I tip when I had already included it on my ticket) - however, I guess she wasn't pleased with it and changed my tip to a higher amount after I left the restaurant. I became aware of this when the purchase went through my bank. To my knowledge it is illegal to make changes to a closed ticket.
We went here for a business plate lunch. Not disappointed. Fried Pork Chop was excellent. Tasty Yams and satisfying rice and beans.Fantastic Corn BreadIt’s wonderful how they bring the Corn Bread and a slice of Chocolate Cake out first. Start with dessert!No wait, seated immediately.Friendly home grown service.It’s trusted homemade food that you can depend on for a great lunch in simple Louisiana atmosphere.Will return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread
The food used to be good, but it seems like over the years they have fell off. The food is disgusting. Not like it used to be won't be back.
Good southern soul food how your granny made it ! Wonderful service, cute little restaurant with a great welcoming atmosphere, Definitely would recommend to anyone & will be visiting again
Yummy home cooked meals in a simple clean place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is very good! Well seasoned!! I definitely recommend this restaurant! They have a great menu daily and serve good homemade meals!!
Great food! I loved the cornbread and the mash potatoes Was craving some real soul food!
Y’all - The Kitchen has phenomenal food - (great flavor ) & great service- Easy 5 star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wait staff was great (even offering to fry chicken from raw since one in our party did not want BBQ sauce on her meat), food was tasty and served quickly. Cornbread was super tasty and moist!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Ribs, Cornbread
Called to place an order, told them I don't want any BBQ sauce on order, when I get there it has BBQ sauce all over everything. The Brisket was tough and dry even though it has sauce over it. The Rice Dressing was horrible, the rice was not cooked so it was crunchy!! I will never be back oh and to top it off the plate cost over $15.00 the only thing that was eatable was the cornbread! I gave it one star because I had too otherwise there would be a BIG 0!