I found this place by mistake.. sure am glad I did. Very good food. I enjoyed the homemade bbq's…read morewith my brisket. I wish I opted to get the bigger meal because the food was so good.

We visited this beautiful southern cuisine restaurant today with a large family of eight! And we…read morewere wowed from the moment we walked in door! The beautiful modern dining room is spacious, warm, inviting, and modern! We were greeted immediately and we're told that we can sit at any table that we would like to! For our families that was huge, because we have an infant in comfortability is key! The food was hot and delicious and they even were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions! This restaurant is definitely a 10 out of 10 for food, atmosphere and service! I would highly recommend!

I had an outstanding experience at Orleans Bistro, and I want to highlight how amazing Kerisha was…read morethroughout my visit. Her service was warm, attentive, and truly elevated the entire meal. The food was exceptional. The crawfish étouffée was rich and flavorful, the fried whiting was perfectly seasoned, and the mac & cheese, collards, and yams were absolutely to die for. Every dish tasted homemade and full of love. Kerisha's hospitality, paired with such incredible food, made this visit unforgettable. I'll definitely be returning and recommending Orleans Bistro to friends and family.

This was our first time dining at Orleans Bistro. The food was excellent. My wife had the…read moresteamed, spiced shrimp with the steamed cabbage as a side, and she said they were excellent. I had the fried chicken. I'm sure I've had better fried chicken at some point in my life, but I really couldn't peg exactly when. It was divine. The mashed potatoes with gravy were very good, too, as were the hush puppies. The beignets for dessert were SO good. They beat Cafe du Monde hands down in my book. Xavier was our server, and he was excellent. Very friendly, very helpful. The only knock I had was the music. They had a live saxophone player there for brunch. He was a VERY good saxophone player, but EXTREMELY loud, especially for such a small space. We couldn't hear ourselves think, let alone talk. The server couldn't hear us either. Our son has sensory issues, and if he'd been there, we would have had to leave because he would have been freaking out. If we had been there for the Saturday night jazz club scene, it would have been fine, but for Sunday morning brunch with the family, it was more than a little excessive. When I went to the bathroom, I thought, "now this is the volume the music should be out there." The music is the only reason I'm knocking it down to 4 stars. If he had been playing at like 1/3 the volume, or outside on the curb, it would have been perfect. I love good music, but it was just way too loud for that tiny space on a Sunday morning.

I visited Wild Waylon's BBQ as part of my effort to get a hot dog in every county and incorporated…read morecity in Virginia. Wild Waylon's was my Stafford County stop. First of all the amazing bbq smell hits you as soon as you leave the car and there are few better greetings than that. When we arrived around 11:45 on a Sunday there was a line of folks. Best I can tell, they had gotten a little behind putting together a large catering/to-go order. The line moved quickly was they were focused on us. The folks behind the counter were friendly and welcoming. We got their smoked dogs, with a side of pimento cheese mac and cheese and I tried their smoked devil eggs too. We sat on the ice cream side of the restaurant as they got our lunch ready. When our dogs hit the table there was an immediate and simultaneous, "Wowwwwww!" from us. I mean, just look at that picture. These were MONSTER wieners in big, toasted, split top buns. The slaw was flavorful and crunchy, the mustard BBQ was the ideal flavor profile. We were in heaven. The pimento mac and cheese - a delight. SO creamy with actual flavor (rare for restaurant mac and cheese unfortunately). The deviled eggs were good but I don't know they they were anything special. This was such a great spot. I'm really looking forward to returning.

Made another trip to Wild Waylon's. This time we had the brisket sandwiches, coleslaw and baked…read morebeans. We made a detour on our way home on 95. This place is worth the drive. I'd go again just for the baked beans! Service is great and folks are so friendly there. Portions are very large and you get a lot of food for your money.

Next month will mark one year since I discovered Down Home Comfort Cafe in Woodbridge, Virginia,…read moreand I can honestly say that finding this place has been one of the best things to happen to me. I was in town when I first stopped by, and what started as a visit turned into spending the entire day with the staff. From that very first day, I felt something special. These wonderful people are no longer just restaurant staff to me -- they are family. Now, every month when I fly into town, I make it a priority to spend the entire day with my Down Home Comfort Cafe family. I love the atmosphere, the food, the conversations, and most of all, the people. I even enjoy talking with the customers and recommending different entrées. It feels like I'm coming home every time I walk through those doors. And let me tell you -- the soul food is absolutely incredible! The food is made with love, and you can taste that love in every bite. If you're looking for delicious, authentic soul food and an atmosphere where you're treated like family, look no further. In my opinion, the best soul food cafe is right here in Woodbridge, Virginia -- Down Home Comfort Cafe!

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Very good service food was good. Prices were a bit high, but I guess that's expected.read more

We take our visitors to Relish because we know the food will be delightful (it always is,…read moreespecially the oyster offerings). We have eaten there many, many times and we have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly, observant, and responsive. They work hard and always try diligently to make their clientele have a wonderful experience. The decor of the restaurant is eclectic and somewhat funky (in a good way). The only area needing improvement is the noise level. When the restaurant is full, table conversation suffers. Curtains or other sound absorbing features could mitigate the issue. Nevertheless, if you are in the NNK and don't go to Relish, you've missed a superior experience. This is top quality. 10 out of 10.

Great food! Great service and hospitality!…read more I am only in town for 3 days and was hungry after all day travel and a workout and this place did not disappoint! I was greeted and had the menu explained to me as a first time customer. While I waited and ate I got to watch a ladies line dance class (which I think is hosted here on Tuesdays). Cool vibes and delicious food. I highly recommend this location for a nice meal without too many extra frills and cool environment.

While traveling on business I felt the urge for some good soul food in the Sterlin, Virginia area…read more I was lucky enough to find this spot. The food is made to order, everything was burning hot and fresh off the grill. The food was seasoned well, and the portions are a good size and priced very reasonably. The staff was friendly and the service was great. Dont foget to try their deserts too. Overall great experience. I definitely recommend and will be going back if I get a chance.

I ended up hungry and in Owings, MD, and multiple positive reviews led me to Pinky's Eatery. As…read moresoon as I parked and got out the car, I smelled BBQ. That was a good sign. When I entered I was a little overwhelmed with the menu, but Aiden at the register was super patient while I looked over everything. I decided on the jerk chicken with mac & cheese and cabbage and collards. While waiting for my order, somebody brought a fresh rack of ribs in from the grill, so I sure did get back in line to add an order of that as well! The jerk chicken and the ribs were both excellent! They were cooked well and super flavorful and juicy. I wasn't too crazy about the sides, but they actually tasted better when I reheated them the next day. I still gave 4 stars because the customer service was awesome!

If you're down this way, Pinky's Eatery is a must stop... outside of the items on the steam bar,…read morethe meal is prepared once ordered. It's less a restaurant and instead a step back in time to your Grandma's house including the picking of fresh collards in the main room... I had the smoked wings but I'll be back for the fish, the shrimp, the turkey wings and so much more! Make your way over to Pinkey' s Eatery, you won't regret it....

If you want to enjoy delicious soul food AND support an amazing small business owner -- don't sleep…read moreon C & E Southern Bites! It may be hidden away in Data Alley, but it's well worth the drive. Owned by a sweet Black American couple who deeply understand the ins and outs of Southern cuisine, you will feel the warmth of home at this simple storefront restaurant. They feature a menu replete with St Louis Ribs, gumbo, catfish, whiting, Mac n Cheese, Greens w Smoked Turkey, candied yams, banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie and more! This was such a find. We had the 1/2 pound catfish platters and the batter was seasoned so perfectly. Additionally, the candied yams were cooked with just the right mix of sweet and savory and I could have had second. Greens are difficult to nail, and C & E nailed the texture and flavor. So good -- just add a little hot sauce and you're ready to eat! The potato salad and fried okra are also tasty options. Next time, we'll try the Mac n cheese. To finish the meal, we really enjoyed the special dessert: peach cobbler cinnamon roll. My spouse loved the banana pudding as well. 10/10 recommend! Spread the word and support small businesses. There are a lot of chain soul food restaurants out there, but Southern Bites deserves its flowers. Total class of its own!

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

I'm surprised I hadn't heard of Miss Peaches before! Their brunch deal is one of the best I've come…read moreacross, and everything I ate was delicious. Their dinner menu has some great food as well. The service was great, and our food came out really quickly. The restaurant is really cute, with plenty of space and a lovely outdoor seating area. There's also plenty of free parking, which is always a plus. Such a great little find. I'd definitely come back, especially for brunch!

I've been here a couple of times with my mom who is a notoriously picky eater. She's gotten the…read morechicken sandwich each time, while I've tried a couple of different things. The first time my gumbo was outstanding and I thought the deviled eggs were fine, and she absolutely loved her sandwich. We split a peach cobbler and she liked it more than I did. The next visit I thought the deviled eggs were delightful, and I was as severely underwhelmed with my po-boy, and she said her chicken sandwich was really bland. Now, my mom likes bland, so that's saying something. I think that's the first time I've ever seen her put ketchup on a sandwich. Each time we've visited has been for dinner mid-week and it's been a mostly empty restaurant but the service has been great. The restaurant is pretty, I like the overall vibe, and I like the garage door they can open up front when it's nice out.

Fantastic tacos and nice staff. Had chicken fajita, pastor, and carne asada tacos while at Full…read moreDistance Brewing. Food was fresh and delicious. The hot salsa (pineapple habanero) has a decent kick but not overpowering and works so well with the rest of the great flavors. They also have nachos, burritos, bowls, and even do smash burgers and fries if you're looking for something else.

Came to Full Distance Brewing on a Monday night and they have Chapo's Tacos out front, so this was…read moredinner and it was EXCELLENT! Service was friendly and great... Menu is loaded with all sorts of appetizing options... The food was got was great tasting and made with fresh ingredients. Highly recommend coming by to give them a try, either here or wherever they might be parked.