Soul Food Restaurants near Teaneck, NJ

“When I tell you, me, and my party of 15, had a wonderful time, the music was good the food was out of this world. All of my party guesses had no complaints that was the best food I had in my life better than my mother food. Me and my friends are planning our next meet up at Shawnee’s lol. She was a wonderful host, her and her staff they accommodated my party to the maximum.“

“I’ve been driving past this place for a while. Yesterday finally stopped in for a meal. I had ribs, green beans and the Mac & cheese. For dessert had their peach cobbler. Everything was on point. Everything was finger licking gooooood. The place and the staff are very welcoming.Will definitely visit again and again.“

“My daughter and son took me to Sylvia's on 4/27/24 for my birthday. We drove up from Philly, my sister and son-in-law was there as well. Food/service was excellent. Atmosphere was good. Our waitress Ms. Olga was a true blessing, her attitude and her politeness, matter of fact it was Ms. Olga birthday as well. They sang to me, I really enjoyed myself. Today is Monday, I'm eating my leftover ? for lunch. I had seafood combination, yams, mac&cheese. I pray one day I can visit again. The weather was cold so we ate and drove back to Philly. Normally I don't eat at restaurants, this was an excellent day for my 67th birthday ???God bless you all????????“

“Very lively friendly restaurant run by American African. Love the ambience the friendly crowd! Love the southern fried chicken eggnog waffle, The beef rib was super tender , it is a must try. They have unique cocktails too, the Strawberry Hennessy was very special!Gender-neutral restrooms, Good For Kids, Good for Brunch, Dinner, Private Dining, Compostable containers available, Covered Outdoor Seating.“

“favorite lunch spot. we are regulars. i love the two vegan ramens (kimchi and the curry) and my husband's go-to is the spicy miso tonkasu. we also get the squid appetizer. best ramen in the area by far. we always have a good meal here. broth taste so good and i love how they dice fresh vegetables into small sizes. delicious!“

“I have been craving banana pudding for some time and didn’t want to go in the city. Every place I’ve gone in New Jersey uses soggy wafers and chalky pudding. Now THIS is banana pudding, I’m actually worried about how dangerous this can be for me. It is delicious! I haven’t had an opportunity to try other items but I certainly will. Please give it a try.“

“The food was amazing! It was seasoned very well. The staff was friendly. We enjoyed ourselves. We had a party of 15 and they didn't miss a beat. It was a bit pricy for some items but worth it. Very large portion sizes. I will definitely be eating here again!“

“I loved it. Party atmosphere while dining. Service was great! Food was good quality and taste!! ‘Definitely would like to frequent. I ordered ribs without even looking at the menu and got served some deliciousness, with yams and collard greens. Sampled my ladies 7 cheese Mac n cheese - All good!!“

“Very nice spot in Harlem. great food, Awesome staff, great ambiance.Vegetarian options: Garlic noodles, Broccoli, Rice, Corn & PotatoesKid-friendliness: Fun smoke Fish Bowls Lemonade with candy. Funnel fries and Oreo cookies.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp leading into restaurant, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, spacious restaurant seating!“

“Great energy from the employees, food was excellent taste and efficient service. Environment was clean and enough space to accommodate more than one customer. I had Mac and cheese, string beans, candied yam, rice and black eye peas. Salute to the chef Thank “

“I've been a customer of OFF THE HOOK from the beginning. The same fresh fish and chips, the same quality service since 2006. This spot....is OFF THE HOOK. Now they have weekly events. Saturday and Sunday brunch. The ambiance is MATURE. had a birthday gathering here we had a great time. Thanks to the host with the most.“

“A very special place of warmth and true Jamaican hospitality in NYC. I have hosted several events here (3 cooking classes for students and a special pre-wedding fun "game night" party) and everyone loves generous-hearted Chef Mom, the delicious food she prepares and the wide open welcoming space. What a treat to have this gem in the middle of the city.“

“This is some good ole southern food?! Fried chicken 20 stars!!! I’ve been to this place 3 times already, I always get the veggie plate, which is 4 sides. I get greens, cabbage, black eye peas, & pot salad or string beans. Now normally I don’t get nobody’s pot salad because since our generational grandmothers have all passed away , no one can do it right ?…. But baby pan fried did ?.. I was impressed?. Somebody over 40 made that pot salad ?. The only thing I haven’t taste , was the Mac n cheese ( my heartburn be killing me ) I can’t do all those cheese at this age & the yams. The honey they use to put on the chicken is good ( I had mines on the side ) & the cheesecake is good good good !!!?. The staff is really friendly, from the front to the back. Very nice black owned business ❣️“

“Damn the food was really good. I order the fried fish with Mac n cheese and cabbage. The cabbage very flavorful and the mac n cheese is really good. The fried fish was excellent to me. almost fell asleep after i finish. the ladies at the restaurant was super nice. the lady in the back knows how to cook. will come again.“

“OMG the cake is fabulous, taste like that cake grandma makes..big slices with homemade buttercream frosting!Okay the Catfish was fried to perfection. They had made the cabbage,very well seasoned.There frozen strawberry hennessy colada was good as well..yeah I am going back ?“

“Cover charge should include coat check. Half of the other patrons had their coats (felt duped). Food (fried chicken, collard greens) was lacking with seasoning. Macaroni was missing the cheese (shocked). Grilled red snapper was actually seasoned and delicious. Entertainment: Absolutely phenomenal. Those artists sannnnnnnng.“

“Great varieties of soul food. Excellent salad and fruit bar also. Buffet style setting. Take out only. Prices reasonable.Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian dishes. Both hot and cold.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair ramp available.“

“I had Kadyah's Soul food for the first time a week ago and I have to say that the flavor of everything was well balanced and pronounced. You never questioned if there needed to be more seasoning. For me personally, I love to simply eat meat, and all the meat that I have tried tasted amazing. Also, despite my meat comment, I loved the yams. Definitely recommend.“

“A new restaurant and bakery to the neighborhood that services Soul and Creole food. Finally had the opportunity to try it out, i ordered the Jerk Chicken lunch and Oxtail lunch with seasoned rice, candied yams and mac & cheese. Everything was delicious - i love that the meat falls off the bone of the chicken and oxtail... also the candied yams were cooked just right (not overly soggy)i was expecting bigger portions but im ok to sacrifice quantity for quality... They have a bunch of baked goods and pies that i havent tried yet. Also, they may not have everything on the menu as they are still getting going - so worth calling to see whats available that day. Im looking forward to going back and trying other plates“

“Been to this place twice! Soon as we got off the bus, we headed here. Oxtail is so good! I'm not usually a persons who likes fat on their meat, but they cook and season it so well that u can't help to clean the bone. Mac & cheese is so good and the yams are so sweet! Love a sweet & savory combo. That tea was sweet & refreshing. They were out of the potatoes and chickpeas which was great last time so next time! Such a staple when touchdown.“

“Space is small, so a reservation is definitely needed. All run by chef and owner, Artist. That day we had the place almost all to ourselves and he made our experience one of a kind with his hospitality and attention. Eating delicious food while the guest musician played made for good vibes. We made quick friends with our dining neighbor and the whole restaurant just talked about life. Would definitely return again!“

“For a first time I will say this ?DELICIOUS I mean I had to go to work and the food was still hot when I got to work the seafood bag which I was allowed to create was amazing as well as my other 4 sides (Mac n cheese collard greens yams and crab salad which was amazing) you have gained a new customer see u“

“I recently had knee surgery and a friend gave me a $100 Grubhub gift card. I love soul food so this was the perfect use for the card! The food came fast and BOY was it good! We shared the seafood gumbo, thick and chunky with fish and vegetables, and my husband liked the catfish strips. I got the sampler with collard greens, hoppin' john, and candied yams as my sides. My husband got the ribs. The ribs were moist and meaty, the lightly breaded catfish was *chef's kiss*. The chicken was also excellent although I would have liked it slightly spicier. The sides were as good as can be! I LOVE collards and these were perfection! This was my first time eating hoppin' john, and it was delicious. I'll definitely order it again. There was also warm cornbread. Altogether it cost just under $100. A lot of food for the money and we had leftovers.“

“Went 3/16/2024 for my bday enjoyed myself DJ Hollywood was on the 1s n 2s music was freaking awesome wasn't able to get hookah or food servicer was busy all good next time gonna make it my business to get a hold of a servicer lol drinks were righteous I was feeling “

“This been my caribe go-to spot for few years now. Try the smoothies I promise you wont want other smoothies after trying. The food is off da hook! I love they vegan cake, stress juice, cassava pone pudding omg!curry chick peas the kale patties trust me you wont go nowhere else!“

“Roberta’s featured nice indoor/ outdoor décor, good food, a stacked bar and a live DJ doing a livestream keeping the place lively when I was there on a Friday night. It’s a place to go with or without friends, to meet people or on a lil dinner date. The service was excellent, and I love that it’s a Black-owned, family run business. I highly recommend it!“

“I got the three-piece fried chicken with collard greens and sweet potato. Everything tasted fresh, and tasted great. Cornbread was a nice size, especially with three pieces of chicken. I also had the iced tea which was good. But it's a takeout place mainly. They do have some inside high tops outside.“

“Devin braved the cold and wind with a smile on his face and cooked up crispy henny bbq wings(his mom’s recipe). The sauce on the wings were spectacular. The Mac and cheese with truffle oil( i think he said) hit the spot. I also had the skillet cabbage ?? my pallets was doing the happy dance. Please do your self a favor and go support him, you wont regret it.?????“

“I love this place.Went once in 2016 and recently in 2024. To this day it's the only place I've had fried chicken. Everything is done by weight so you'll pay less of you eat less. We got two really decent size meal and two soft drinks for 32 dollars. Good options for vegetables as well, which is not a given when traveling the US, I found.Vegetarian options: Brunch of salads and meatless sides.“

“Some of the best fried food I’ve had without it being too greasy or salty! Freshly battered and fried - true comfort food. The candied yams were particularly fragrant and well spiced. Highly recommended!Vegetarian options: Fried okra and candied yams“

“Soul Food how it should taste in an old school Harlem restaurant. Very friendly staff that makes you feel home away from home. Excellent variety of southern food, salads and drinks. That is like 20 yrs back in time and light years from corporate America taking over 125th street.“

“This restaurant has replaced my kitchen! It is at the end of my street and I have gotten take out from there several days a week. The food is fresh, well prepared, the prices are more than reasonable and the portions are huge!. I have tried mainly all of the chicken dishes and most of the sides; either by myself or with friends. The macaroni pie is amazing.! he food is also set out several times a day so it always is fresh .The owner/chef is a friendly outgoing man and his staff are also very friendly.It has counter seating and a buffet presentation. It is well worth a visit.“

“This spot is new to the block according to the owner which was very nice. For a spot that just came in, the food was delicious I must admit, there wasn’t much we could pick from the menu because they were still getting things together but I got chicken, macaroni and cheese inside a craved out pineapple. Yummy… the service was laggy however it’s clear they were trying which made the process feel promising. I believe within a year or 2 this spot is going to be poppin off something nice. Drinks were ok!“

“I walked in there the other day and picked up my own GrubHub order from the outside of this place I had a good feeling because it looked very homey style and then when I had the smothered pork chops I thought I died and went to heaven they were so tender they fell apart in my mouth!! I’ve never had my pork chops so amazingly tender and decadent in flavor I see why this is an absolute favorite!! macaroni and cheese bangin’, Rice and peas delicious cabbage and carrot style vegetable delicious,. Collard greens yum yum“

“we ordered 2 orders of fried catfish, 1 with sweet potatoe fries and 1 with Mac&cheese, and also a side of collards. everything was made FRESH. crispy and delicious fish & fries, super cheesey Mac and the collards we're great! not the first or the last time I will order from here. reasonably priced for fish around here.“