Waitress wasn’t around half time took 20 mints of waiting to get check to even see waitress.. other waitresses were at bar getting drunk with others .. I seen 1 waitress working hole time music way to loud gave me headache we asked to turn down they did for 10. Mints than blared it again.. loved food but rest was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
ANGIE B
good food & service! be sure to get there early on a Sunday cause it gets busy! be sure to stay for the jazz set?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Fish, Two Fried Catfish Filets
Kimberly B.
This is a delay review as I tried to resolve this matter with the company. Back in January, I had a party and did their catering service. Katisha was great. The problem started when I picked up the food.When I came to get the food, I noticed that the chicken pan was opened. I asked the lady to ensure everything was closed because I did not want any spills. She told me that if she close the chicken it will sweat and be soft. I told asked her to close it. She did. She then began to put things in my vehicle. I was trying to check things and she ensured everything was closed. I asked her about a smear on a pan where the shrimp and grits sauce was. She wiped the smear off and put it on top of one of my recycling groceries bag stating it was closed.I went home which was about 20 mins away. I don't drive crazy but did need to make turns. I get home and the sauce in all over my trunk area. I did not contact them at that moment as I wanted to be respectful, however I connected them the same night after my party. Katisha was respectful and responded immediately. I even sent pics showing the pan was not closed.Here where the next issue occurs. I am vegan so I did not partake in eating the food I ordered. This party was a surprise party for my Mom. Family came from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. They enjoyed it. Initially, I was offered a $75 gift certificate to eat at their restaurant. This wouldn't benefit me and too far for my family to enjoy. I asked that they offer $75 to clean my vehicle. Please note that I drive a Volvo XC90 which is three rows. I just had my vehicle detailed 9 months prior and it's just me in my vehicle. To clean a three row vehicle is over $300 so $75 is not even close to the price. Per Katisha, the company agreed with the price and I even offer to pick up the money. They said they would mail the check. After 2 weeks, I contacted Katisha and she said that she would re-engage. I heard nothing afterwards. I said surely they will make it right. NO, sadly they haven't. It's sad but I guess we will see each other in small claims. Am I hurting over $75 absolutely NOT. However, I didn't need to detail my vehicle as it was previously detailed. I also showed that through pics that the item wasn't wrap correctly. Which was acknowledged.
Service: 1
Lamarr Johnson
Very disappointed. The only saving grace is the food is good. The place is crowded because there are too many tables and they are too close together. Every time someone at the table next to us moved, we got bumped into. There is paint peeling off the walls, the toilet seat in the men's room is broken and someone can get injured if they sit on it the wrong way. The service is slow and terrible...especially when there is a 20% gratuity added to EVERY CHECK. Why earn a gratuity when you know you will get it anyway? I was hoping for a better experience, but it was not to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Danielle Logan
Very nice place atmosphere was great music and people was a little too loud and they should consider some type of birthday dessert.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Add on 3 Piece Cornbread, Fried Okra, Orleans Seafood Pasta
Grizel E Lopez
GREAT Food and service. Of course we are coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DEMETRIA MAJETTE
The Songstress was Amazing. Her voice was Great. Will visit again on 3rd Sunday.
First time visting per a recommendation. We loved our food, the portions were perfect and our server was amazing! The music was a little louder than I'd prefer causing everyone to speak with their outside voices (ha). I highly recommend the fried okra! I will definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo, Fried Okra
Jahmila Martin
We were seated right away, but the wait for service was too long. Although the server was nice, she could use some basic waitstaff etiquette. Such as bringing all the drinks at the same time. Not one now and the other two ten minutes later. All of our food was extremely salty except for the overcooked macaroni that was tasteless and mushy. The atmosphere was okay, and the music was my style but extremely too loud. I wouldn't recommend or go back to this place. Did I mention the 20% gratuity that's automatically added to the check?
I came during the 2023 Black Friday lunch special. It was an affordable, delicious meal of catfish and grits. It was a limited time frame offering. I will certainly be back and looking forward to more in 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Grits
Robert Young
Great place, food was delicious, service was over the top. Definitely will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alligator Bites, Orleans Seafood Pasta
J Nix
The food is outstanding, the service phenomenal, the only reason I give them a four is the atmosphere. The acoustics are just not the best. It definitely reminds me of places I have visited in New Orleans, it is jumping! Don’t leave without trying there beignets they are exceptional! In my add on I accidentally clicked they didn’t serve creole, and yes they do!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits
Herman Flowers
Awesome service and food the southern egg rolls were delicious ! Will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Jenkins
Best and most authentic soul food in the DMV! Must try!
Waitress wasn’t around half time took 20 mints of waiting to get check to even see waitress.. other waitresses were at bar getting drunk with others .. I seen 1 waitress working hole time music way to loud gave me headache we asked to turn down they did for 10. Mints than blared it again.. loved food but rest was
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
good food & service! be sure to get there early on a Sunday cause it gets busy! be sure to stay for the jazz set?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Fish, Two Fried Catfish Filets
This is a delay review as I tried to resolve this matter with the company. Back in January, I had a party and did their catering service. Katisha was great. The problem started when I picked up the food.When I came to get the food, I noticed that the chicken pan was opened. I asked the lady to ensure everything was closed because I did not want any spills. She told me that if she close the chicken it will sweat and be soft. I told asked her to close it. She did. She then began to put things in my vehicle. I was trying to check things and she ensured everything was closed. I asked her about a smear on a pan where the shrimp and grits sauce was. She wiped the smear off and put it on top of one of my recycling groceries bag stating it was closed.I went home which was about 20 mins away. I don't drive crazy but did need to make turns. I get home and the sauce in all over my trunk area. I did not contact them at that moment as I wanted to be respectful, however I connected them the same night after my party. Katisha was respectful and responded immediately. I even sent pics showing the pan was not closed.Here where the next issue occurs. I am vegan so I did not partake in eating the food I ordered. This party was a surprise party for my Mom. Family came from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. They enjoyed it. Initially, I was offered a $75 gift certificate to eat at their restaurant. This wouldn't benefit me and too far for my family to enjoy. I asked that they offer $75 to clean my vehicle. Please note that I drive a Volvo XC90 which is three rows. I just had my vehicle detailed 9 months prior and it's just me in my vehicle. To clean a three row vehicle is over $300 so $75 is not even close to the price. Per Katisha, the company agreed with the price and I even offer to pick up the money. They said they would mail the check. After 2 weeks, I contacted Katisha and she said that she would re-engage. I heard nothing afterwards. I said surely they will make it right. NO, sadly they haven't. It's sad but I guess we will see each other in small claims. Am I hurting over $75 absolutely NOT. However, I didn't need to detail my vehicle as it was previously detailed. I also showed that through pics that the item wasn't wrap correctly. Which was acknowledged.
Service: 1
Very disappointed. The only saving grace is the food is good. The place is crowded because there are too many tables and they are too close together. Every time someone at the table next to us moved, we got bumped into. There is paint peeling off the walls, the toilet seat in the men's room is broken and someone can get injured if they sit on it the wrong way. The service is slow and terrible...especially when there is a 20% gratuity added to EVERY CHECK. Why earn a gratuity when you know you will get it anyway? I was hoping for a better experience, but it was not to be.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Very nice place atmosphere was great music and people was a little too loud and they should consider some type of birthday dessert.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Add on 3 Piece Cornbread, Fried Okra, Orleans Seafood Pasta
GREAT Food and service. Of course we are coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Songstress was Amazing. Her voice was Great. Will visit again on 3rd Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Shrimp & Grits
Awesome experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: La Style Jambalaya, Nawlins Loaded Breakfast Bowl, Alligator Bites, Fish, Shrimp & Grits, Gumbo, Fried Oysters, Orleans Seafood Pasta
First time visting per a recommendation. We loved our food, the portions were perfect and our server was amazing! The music was a little louder than I'd prefer causing everyone to speak with their outside voices (ha). I highly recommend the fried okra! I will definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gumbo, Fried Okra
We were seated right away, but the wait for service was too long. Although the server was nice, she could use some basic waitstaff etiquette. Such as bringing all the drinks at the same time. Not one now and the other two ten minutes later. All of our food was extremely salty except for the overcooked macaroni that was tasteless and mushy. The atmosphere was okay, and the music was my style but extremely too loud. I wouldn't recommend or go back to this place. Did I mention the 20% gratuity that's automatically added to the check?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
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I came during the 2023 Black Friday lunch special. It was an affordable, delicious meal of catfish and grits. It was a limited time frame offering. I will certainly be back and looking forward to more in 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Grits
Great place, food was delicious, service was over the top. Definitely will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alligator Bites, Orleans Seafood Pasta
The food is outstanding, the service phenomenal, the only reason I give them a four is the atmosphere. The acoustics are just not the best. It definitely reminds me of places I have visited in New Orleans, it is jumping! Don’t leave without trying there beignets they are exceptional! In my add on I accidentally clicked they didn’t serve creole, and yes they do!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits
Awesome service and food the southern egg rolls were delicious ! Will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best and most authentic soul food in the DMV! Must try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5