Soul Food Restaurants near Grand Rapids, MI

Big Fish Wings & Things Soul Food • $
817 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Classic Chicken and Waffles Regular
Traditional Wing Dings 3 pcs
Chicken Sandwich
Catfish Nuggets
Catfish Fillets
Catfish Steak
Chicken Wings
Tenders 3pcs
Ocean Perch
Coleslaw

“Best fried walleye in GR. Perfectly breaded and fried, crispy yet juicy. Wings were excellent, fried mushrooms were delicious as well.“

4.9 Superb45 Reviews
Southern Smoke Soul Food • $
4023 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Dressing and Macaroni N Cheese
Fried Chicken with Spaghetti
BBQ Turkey Knuckles Entrée
Smothered Pork Chops 1
Fried Chicken Entrée
German Chocolate Cake
Hot Water Cornbread
Cornbread Muffin
Sweet Potato Pie
Mashed Potatoes

“Y'all!!!!! My mouth is so happy!! Flavor poppin'!! Meatloaf balls made with love and flavor that have a true homemade texture...and the sauce!?!? Oh my! And the Mac n Cheese is true! No premade junk here, I even got some real, dark, pan edges....heaven! GR, take note and GO!!! You will NOT regret it!!!!“

4.2 Good81 Reviews
Sandmann’s BBQ Barbecue • $
609 28th St SE, Grand Rapids

“Great BBQ, great people that serve up and cook the BBQ. Always very friendly!!!“

4.3 Superb10 Reviews
Ellnora's Kitchen Barbecue • $
547 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
4 Good2 Reviews
Chicken Coop Chicken Shop • $
1936 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Crispin Fried Chicken Quite Flavorful Cooked to Perfection Still Moist
Wings Fries & Pop
Wings
Sauce
Fish

“When I say this place is nostalgic for me! It has touch points to my entire childhood, so when I heard it re-opened, I knew this had to be my first stop off the plane when I visited GR! I met the owner and we talked for what felt like an hour, she's so personable, warm and welcoming. She's a gem to the community!

The food was delicious, wings hit like they used to, fries were good. Both with the perfect blend of seasoning!

Can't wait to visit GR again and have some chicken coop!“

4 Good28 Reviews
The Candied Yam Comfort Food • $
932 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Two Meats & Two Sides
One Meat & One Side
Black Eyed Peas V
Family Meal Deal
Baked Breast
Cornbread
Cabbage V
Meatloaf
Mashed
Perch

“Absolutely delicious! We stopped in on a Tuesday for dinner and were greeted with great service. We got the catfish, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and mac and it was all amazing! I haven’t found anything so close to family cooking in a restaurant before. We both left clean plates. Will definitely be returning!“

3.9 Good22 Reviews
The Candied Yam American • $
2305 44th St SE, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Macaroni and Cheese
2 Catfish Dinner with 2 Sides of Greens and Macncheese
Pork Chops Green Beans Mac N Cheese
Collard Greens and Candied Yams
Candied Yams and Cornbread
Golden Brown Fried Chicken
Catfish and Candied Yams
Crispy Fried Catfish
Cornbread Dressing
Black Eyed Peas

“This place has excellent service and down home cooking. The Soulfood wrap with extra yams is top notch, so much flavor. The meatloaf tastes like your mom made it, tender and saucy. I like it and the pork chop smothered in gravy, but you can get it without. The collards are exceptional. The corn bread is soft with a slight crust and just a little sweet. And the banana pudding is so luxurious and just the right amount of sweetness.“

3.8 Good94 Reviews
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen | Cognac Bar American • $$
1059 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Customers` Favorites

Style It PO'Boy Build Your Own
Complementary Hush Puppies
Stuffed Chicken & Waffles
Forty Acres Soul Platter
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Grits and Cornbread
Forty Acres Wings
Fried Cauliflower
Flight of Grits
Mashed Potatoes

“The mixed drinks are out of this world! They're not too sweet, and not too boozy, the perfect balance. The food was pretty good, definitely worth coming back for. The food was not brought out at the same time. The first guest was finished eating before the last even got their order.

My biggest complaint probably isn't the restaurant's fault. You order through the website. Their payment provider would not accept either of my cards. Luckily my partner's Apple Pay worked. This would have been very embarrassing in other situations. The cell service is sketchy (not their fault), but the guest wifi password at the table is not correct (their fault). Since internet connectivity is required to order, make sure your guests can access it.

Overall we had a good experience. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We will be back.“

3.3 Good185 Reviews
Peppermill Cafe Standale American • $
4511 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Walker - 5.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Buttermilk Hub Cap Sized Flapjacks
Fresh Jumbo Waffle with Chocolate Chips
Omelet Special with Crunchy Hashbrowns
To Your Omelette or Build Your Own
Sausage and Eggs Sunny Side Up
Inside Out Grilled Cheese
Fresh Cottage Cheese
Meat Lovers Skillet
The Reuben and Tots
Biscuits and Gravy

“This is our new favorite breakfast place when we are in Grand Rapids. The food is wonderful and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Service was great and even the patrons were friendly and sweet. I even got a hug from a fellow diner. Everyone there was having a great time and the vibes were wonderful ❤️💕“

4.6 Superb108 Reviews