Soul Food Restaurants near Freeport, NY

“Taste Of Seafood may be a small restaurant, but the flavor and service are top tier. The seafood was fresh, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just right. The atmosphere was welcoming and felt like a hidden gem in the community.

Sanaa, the hostess, made the experience even better with her great attitude, professionalism, and warm hospitality from the moment we walked in. She made sure everything was smooth and made us feel right at home.

If you’re looking for delicious seafood and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Taste Of Seafood. Make sure to ask for Sanaa and leave her a review too — she definitely deserves the recognition!“

“I’m always on the lookout for authentic spots—and Gretel & Sons Soul Food absolutely delivered. I came across this place through an Instagram post and decided to give it a try, and I’m glad I did.

I ordered a main with two sides, and everything was on point. The fried fish was cooked to order, came out hot, and had incredible flavor—crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. You can tell they take pride in freshness and timing. For sides, I went with the collards and kale cooked with turkey necks—super flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. Definitely one of the standout dishes. My second side was the sweet potato bread, which honestly looked more like two slices of cake. It was soft, rich, and absolutely amazing—borderline dessert but still fits right in with the meal.

One thing I will say—this place deserves even more visibility. If they had a street-front presence or were located somewhere high-traffic like Roosevelt Field Mall, they would easily have lines out the door. The quality of the food is there, and it speaks for itself.

Overall, this spot exceeded expectations. Great flavors, generous portions, and that true soul food feel. I’ll definitely be back to try more.“

“Not bad at all.. fish was a little small but it wasn’t bad“

“I was craving collard greens - and looking for a new place to try. I found Village BBQ on line and was impressed with the reviews so off I went. Randy the owner is not only the nicest guy but a fantastic chef! He and his wife run the business. I had his brisket (at his insistence!) Delicious! Sweet potatoes and collard greens. Customer next to me raved about the banana pudfing so I added that too. All 5 star!!! Very happy I took the chance on a place in a gas station!!“

“I stopped looking for soup, because I wasn't feeling well. They did not have any, but they were kind enough to point me to another deli that had some (not that great), and I was thankful. I have to return here to support their business.“

“Went to brunch at the barnyard today and it was amazing. The food was great and the drinks and service was phenomenal. I will definitely be making this a regular“

“Hi, this was my first time here and the experience was cool. The food was good the worker were nice and the music and the atmosphere was chill. I would definitely come back.“

“Tried this spot on DoorDash and was really impressed. Everything came fresh and well portioned. I got the jerk chicken, mac & cheese, potato salad, cornbread, and red velvet cake. Everything tasted really good. Will be ordering again soon!“