Soul Food Restaurants near Jersey City, NJ

“The drinks and breakfast was delicious!❤❤❤“

“I had the most phenomenal dining experience at Kings Pride, a Nigerian restaurant in Jersey City. The exceptional customer service by the owner, Veronica, truly made it stand out. Veronica went above and beyond to bring the essence of Nigerian cuisine to our table, even taking us behind the scenes to demonstrate the traditional preparation of the dishes. Her passion for sharing the culture and flavors of Nigeria was truly inspiring. The Jollof rice with stewed goat was an absolute standout, bursting with rich, aromatic flavors that left a lasting impression. The Ogbono soup was a true staple of Nigerian cuisine and paired perfectly with a side of fufu. The classic homemade Zobo drink was a refreshing and delightful complement to the meal. Veronica's warm hospitality and her dedication to showcasing the authenticity and rich cultural heritage of Nigerian cuisine made our experience truly memorable. Kings Pride is more than just a restaurant; it's a place that brings people together through the love for great food and the celebration of Nigerian traditions. I highly recommend Kings Pride as a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and enriching culinary experience. Veronica's commitment to preserving and sharing the intricacies of Nigerian cuisine deserves the utmost support to keep this remarkable restaurant thriving.“

“I have ordered and eaten at this restaurant it is a nice cozy place to meet with friends and family to have a good meal. You can also order out . I definitely recommend! I will be booking some events here in the near future….“

“I never eat chicken breast because they are too dry, but I can say this is the best fried chicken I’ve eaten from a restaurant. Juicy not greasy I wasn’t tired after I ate the meal absolutely delicious!“

“Kawana and Natorie provided outstanding service and was very welcoming when entering the restaurant. Kawana made sure that my food was fresh. I would come here again.“

“💕 great, great, great!!!“

“Birthday celebration for a friend and 13 others . Will be back again. Customer service outstanding. Atmosphere great. Had a wonderful time.“

“Just got back from a thoroughly enjoyable meal at Shaw-naé’s House on Van Duzer. The sangria was plentiful, the food was fresh, hot and tasty, the wait staff attentive, and the ambience was perfecto (my wife sang to ALL the songs!). Too full for dessert, but I was eyeing that peach cobbler! Next time!“

“This place is excellent. I bought my friend from Japan with his family and was happy to take them to Cornbread for some authentic soul food. Needless to say my friend and his family loved the experience. They were finishing a road trip throughout the US and they thought the food at Cornbread was some of the best they had in their month long journery. The turkey wings were particularly good and I'm saying this as a person who is mostly vegetarian. Service was also excellent with attentive help and the servers were conversational and friendly with my friends and I. Bathrooms were also very clean. I wholeheartedly recommend Cornbread Montclair as a solid business and a great place for delicious Soul Food.“

“The food and service was amazing!“

“Visiting from New Orleans and a friend took us here. I didn’t expect much from a soul food restaurant, since I am a southern girl and good cook I am told, BUT I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! The JD turkey wings, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage and yams!! And don’t forget the potato salad. We LOVED EVERYTHING. The entire staff was friendly and professional. We will be back. It was five of us and we had the rib, chicken, turkey wings, …All cooked to perfection!“

“Vincent and Malik were our servers . They were great. We had them cracking up at our silly jokes and the service was extraordinary! Loves good laugh while I wait for bomb food . Thanks guys“

“you think your grandma is in the kitchen. you really won't believe hiw good all the food is.“

“omg the food is excellent and most of all fresh will be back ♡“

“This is a cool spot. Simple but delicious food. Really enjoyed our experience!“

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“10/10! Super friendly staff and everything was delicious. I went in anticipating oxtails but they were out, so I opted for jerk chicken, Mac and cheese and rice and peas. Literally the most flavorful rice and peas I’ve ever had! Mac was tasty and well seasoned and the jerk chicken was the perfect blend of tang and spice. I looked forward to having leftovers but ate the entire plate in one sitting. Will definitely be back :))“

“The food was absolutely delicious, highly recommend“

“I am trying to get y'all down here so we can have a restaurant now here in Greenville South Carolina that will be something different to come down here to have one cuz they ain't never seen one like that before now here in Greenville South Carolina“

“I'm really impressed for my first time dining here. The food arrived hot, fresh, and in ideal portions. I was full all day after lunch! Without a doubt, I'll be back soon to sample more of the menu!“

“I had my 48 Birthday Dinner here with family and we all had a great time , food was amazing , DJ was rocking service was great and we had drinks& hookah 10 out of 10 I highly recommend 💪🏾“

“Scrumptious food! And they're practicing and implemented covid-19 safety measures for their customers.“

“Hands down best soul food spot in NYC“

“The food and service at Tasha’s is great! My husband loves her food he won’t even let me cook him oxtails. He has had us try so many dishes and we are delighted everytime. The portions are large enough to eat a 2nd 3rd time depending on your appetite. There’s always dessert selections fresh in the fridge. And Tasha along with the family friendly staff are pleasant and welcoming. Now she sells her Oxtail Rub so you can try your hand at it. Overall I give Tasha 5 plus stars. Go see for yourself you won’t be disappointed…“

“I went to 95 South ( R&B Wednesdays)after a Birthday Dinner for my friend. And we partied up a storm, dancing to all the old school jams. The hospitality was very nice, from the bouncer, to our waitress and bartender. Shout out to James( supervisor) continued success.“

“The food is locally sourced daily. They offer 4/5 delicious entrees with delectable sides. Service was warm & attentive. Can't wait to return!!!“

“Everything was delicious, we had the honey wings, shrimp and grits, bbq ribs, and chopped cheese pizza for dinner. The atmosphere is so homey and the waitress was supper accommodating. 10/10, should be 5 stars. We tore into the food so fast I have no pictures to share.“

“10's across the board. I loved everything I ordered. My only complaint is I wish I had a cornbread instead of a dinner roll. Nonetheless I enjoyed it with my catfish. Please send me the recipe for your Mac it was sooooo good. I would definitely say this is true authentic soul food. Yummy!“

“Melba's has been on my bucket list for quite a while and I finally got to mark it off! It was all that I thought it would be and more! Our server, Brian, was phenomenal! The experience and food were priceless!“

“you think your grandma is in the kitchen. you really won't believe hiw good all the food is.“

“Hidden gem comes to mind when describing this location. You might just drive past it if you're not looking.
The real star of the location is Devin the chef making the amazing and delicious food here. You can tell the amount of love and care he puts into everything Great guy great location come out and support!!“

“The food is past amazing mac&cheese, oxtail, chicken, how about the menu is Top-tier, this is the food spot, before heading to Atlantic City, customer service is great,leave your own attitude outside and everything will be peacefully in order. Thanks Sis you nailed it. Respectfully A SouthPhilly Native“

“I Am Always So Happy To Order Anything On Their Delightful Menu. The Food Is Always Prepared With Love And Care!! .. The Dinners Are Hot And Oh So Delicious! .. I Highly Recommend Jefferson's Cafe! Absolutely And Unequivocally Delicious Homemade Food!!! 10 STARS!!!!“

“I took food to my job and they loved I brought a pan of yellow rice cabbage and a $20 pan of potato salad and took it to my job cause we had a birthday party for a coworker. They loved the food they never had it before I live in South Amboy but I’m from Newark work in Matawan at the nursing home, and they never had the flu before they loved it. Good job, kings.“

“The hospitality is always on point when I dine there. The food is delicious. A nice small intimate setting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.“

“This place was on my bucket list and the wait on Monday night wasn’t too bad. We waited for 20 minutes and got seated right away. The food was comforting and the dweji gomtang lives up to its reputation. I would say it was not as good as I expected it to be but it was still very delicious.“

“I love this place! Everything from the oxtails to the jerk pasta (BEST IN THE CITY), to the yams to the seafood…even the BREAKFAST food (pancake sandwich is chefs kiss)!! I enjoy it all! Oh and I can’t forget the beef and plantain empanadas! 🔥🔥🔥 Thank me later 💁🏾‍♂️“

“The food was delicious , service and staff were so attentive and accommodating , conveniently located a few blocks from Time Square .It is definitely a must in your next visit to NY .“

“Chef Monique & her team provide a culinary experience for your soul! The food we catered (Mac & cheese, greens & cabbage mix, along with jerk salmon) were all delicious with the perfect amount of heat. The dishes were beautifully presented for us upon pick-up to warm easily for our gathering with specific warming instructions to prevent drying out. Our family appreciated the hands that prepared our feast. Chef Mo goes out of her way to make sure details are met with a smile! I would highly recommend everything on the menu.
Thanks Chef Mo & your Team! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“This is a hidden gem! They Serve fresh fruit juices, Breakfast All Day… one of the best fried chicken wing and fried shrimp spots in the area. Collards cabbage Potato Salad are all delicious.. Oh yeah they now serve fresh fish and veggies prepared your way (including steamed)Love this Local Gem!!!“

“From bread service to the check, everything feels right. The team delivers exceptional service! You'll appreciate the comfortable, clean, and visually pleasing space. The cooking quality went beyond expected levels. The food here meets expectations.“

“Everything on my plate tasted good, and I didn’t get to eat it till it was cold! There was a buffet which I found surprising and they charge by the pound - about $8/lb. The little butterflied fried shrimp tasted the best. Delish… The chicken had a very good flavor- fried and bbq. They have a homemade hot sauce, it has a good flavor, tastes like pepper sauce, meaning habanero/scotch bonnet . Only a little is needed not to overpower.. And it is Hawt!! 🌶️ If you like sweet greens, that’s what they have. I prefer no sweet but they were still good. The only con was, you could see the old glory days that must have been in there. The decor especially in the bathroom is a lil dull grunge unfortunately in need of a little love and maintenance. I would still eat here again though. That’s the only reason they didn’t get a 5

Here is the biggest PRO… a budget tip : If you’re headed to LGA, LaGuardia airport especially with a large family stop here… get your plate instead of the $20 plate at the airport. Large variety of tasty options Good to go“

“I didn’t expect to like this place as much as I did, but honestly everything we had was delicious. The fried chicken was incredible, but what really surprised me was the chicken and waffle combo — I had no idea that would work so well together, but it absolutely does.

We ordered the Rev. Al Sharpton and the President Obama, plus collard greens and black eyed peas on the side. Both sides were really good, but the black eyed peas stood out for me — super flavorful and comforting. The collard greens were also great and tasted very authentic.

On top of that, the price was more than reasonable for the amount and quality of food we got. Definitely not expensive for what it is.

I’d 100% come back.“

“Food was amazing! They had just opened, so I stopped in after work the other day. I got the Mac and cheese, fried chicken, and sweet potatoes. Everything was hot and fresh. I was served by the owner herself too! Can't wait to stop in again.“

“Very delicious fresh food!“

“We came for lunch. We had several dishes of pasta, Mac & Cheese and eggplant parmesan. food was great. Service was excellent (including some games for the table until the food was ready). Prices were low! I would definitely come here again.“

“I've been living in this area for over 20 years and I just recently started frequenting here. I order the fried chicken breast with mac & cheese and potato salad. It's heaven on earth. The pricing is reasonable for the quality of the food.“

“Great home cooked food; friendly staff; Fair prices; Highly recommended“

“The meal exceeded what I thought possible in a restaurant. You'll appreciate their original vision. Their commitment appears in both meal quality and staff behavior. All team members are genuinely welcoming. I'll visit this place again.“