Big Al's Soul Food Kitchen

Big Al’s is one of the few authentic soul food spots on the Island. I ordered through Uber Eats, and the pickup process was smooth for the courier. The food was packed well and showed up still very hot.

The ribs were super tender and fell right off the bone. They had this good mix of barbecue and peppery flavor. The wings had a nice little crisp to them too, not super crunchy, but not greasy either. Some hot sauce would have made them perfect, but they were still solid on their own.

The yams were soft and not overly sweet, with a strong but not overpowering taste of cinnamon. The mac and cheese had a slightly dry top layer, but once mixed together, it was rich, creamy, and velvety.

Portions were good and the prices were fair for what you get. Definitely worth checking out if you’re craving soul food in Staten Island.

The food is definitely a miss. I have ate from here two times and the last time will definitely be the last time. The food was extremely distasteful. The chicken tastes spoiled but seasoned so they think you won't taste it. The collard greens had no flavor whatsoever please look into getting a new cook immediately!!!!!

Great food, love the chicken and Mac and cheese.
Fish sandwich was ok but I’ll go back. Prices are pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

EVERYTHING IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!
Hot, Fresh Homemade SOUL FOOD 😋
Seasoned to perfection 👌🏾

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiting Fish Dinner with 2 Sides, Chicken Leg, Rice and Beans, 1 Pork Chop Sandwich, 4 Wings Special with 2 Sides, Potato Salad, 4 Wings and Fries, Fish Sandwich, Pork Chop Sandwich, Chicken Wing, Whiting Fish, Fries, Turkey Wings, Small Side Orders, Fried Chicken Dinners, Turkey Wings - Large 5 24 00, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Spare Ribs

Really delicious soul food. Was craving chicken wings all week and boy did he deliver. I ordered the dinner with yams, potato salad and mac n cheese and cabbage on the side. The food was excellent!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I say this with wll due respect first the food is disappointing and disgusting the Mac & cheese is very dry the greens are overcooked & over seasoned the ribs didn’t taste done. The prices are outrageous for a 6 piece only is 18 dollars for a 3 piece it’s 14. Not to mention the area is horrible.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Overpriced overpriced overpriced
And undercooked food that will get you sick

I heard of this place when I first moved here. Unfortunantly, they were in the process of renovating then. Now that there back open, Big Al's Soulfood has to be the #1 Spot to go to on Staten Island, if you want "REAL SOUTHERN COOKING!" Everything tastes Awesome! My favorite dish is the Homemade Baked Macaroni & Cheese! Yummy😋... Thanks Big Al for the great food! Definitely see you all again!👍 🫶💜

Vegetarian options: The Homemade Baked Macaroni & Cheese is very delicious! Perfect!👍😋👏

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiting Fish Dinner with 2 Sides, Rice and Beans, 4 Wings and Fries, Fish Sandwich, Turkey Wings - Large 5 24 00

Big Al and Ms. Gale are the sweetest people in the world. They are like family, the uncle and auntie at the cookout. Food was great not overly salted tasted wonderful good home cooking. It's just them two, everything made fresh when ordered so be patient but well worth it. Well priced won't kill the pocket. Absolutely amazing experience small local spot. It was my first time there and
will be back again. Left them a small $20 tip to say thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiting Fish Dinner with 2 Sides, Chicken Wing, Whiting Fish, Fries, Turkey Wings, Fried Chicken Dinners, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Spare Ribs

Ok good but not worth the money with the price they are asking for.

The best chicken breast sandwhich I ever had in my life!!!
The fish omggg! Just so goood! Perfectly seasoned I love Al’s food!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiting Fish Dinner with 2 Sides, Chicken Breast Sandwich

Big Al & Ms.Gale are the nicest people & there food is delicious. The restaurant is always nice & clean.Go and get some soul food it's always the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious. The atmosphere is clean but small. This is not a restaurant. It's a grab and go spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Before I start this review... 5 stars?!! Either these ppl are friends or relatives of thee owners or they are just trying to give support to a small black owned business in their area but 5 stars is delusional!!! Now they could have also had parents who can't cook and have destroyed their taste buds or ability to know the difference between good and bad food. Woosaw...1st off if you drive too fast, you may miss this place. It's a tiny space on a corner. Possibly only 10' wide. But I've been to hole in the walls that have knocked my socks off. This is not that place. To start, service will be slow. The cook does not use gloves which almost made me leave to start. Let me go on record to say, this cooked then microwaved mac and cheese is the worst I've ever tasted. Took a bite of this hard thing and spat it out. Fries horrible. Chicken is seasoned well and may be thee only thing edible there. Collard greens are good. Looks like a place that would take cash only but they do accept cards. 1st visit, last visit. No offense but I'm offended.

Takeout: Yes