Coopers Restaurant provided an exceptional experience for our family's repass for 50+ guests on a…read moreFriday at noon. Initially, I resisted choosing Coopers due to its lack of aesthetic decor and worries about how it would compare to pricier local venues requiring steep deposits. However, turning to Coopers turned out to be the best decision we could have made for a celebration of life repass. The staff accommodated our diverse group seamlessly. Cheri and the servers delivered next-level service, expertly managing a large crowd and handling every drink order with absolute grace. They seated family and friends up on a riser while thoughtfully arranging floor seating for our mature guests in their 80s using walkers and wheelchairs. While the venue's interior is basic, the food was the true highlight for everyone from ages 1 to 100. The Meats: The fried chicken was seasoned to perfection, and the baked chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. The smothered pork chops with onions were so tender they could be cut with a fork, and the hot wings were a massive hit that disappeared quickly. The peel-and-eat shrimp was well-seasoned, and the shrimp fried rice--though a unique spin with plenty of shrimp and vegetables--was just average. The only real miss was the fried fish (Tilapia or Whiting), which had a fishy smell that could be resolved by washing it after defrosting. Pig feet looked tender and well seasoned I was told. The Sides: The candied yams were the undisputed star of the side dishes with just the right amount of sugar and syrup. The mashed potatoes tasted genuinely homemade, and the cabbage was a hit for most with a nice flavor profile. The collard greens, green beans, and macaroni and cheese drew mixed reviews, leaning middle-of-the-road, while the salad bar and cold salads like potato and macaroni salad were solid additions. Vegan/Vegatrian - Salad bar (Please ask question on the other sides) Collard Greens and String Beans may have meat or meat broth. Pescatarian - Peel and eat shrimp and fried fish STANDING OVATION to the cooks in the back they need more recognition of being able to cook for a diverse age and taste buds. Please keep in mind these cooks are cooking for a large diverse crowd some patrons have food restrictions due to medical issues and cannot have highly seasoned and spicy foods. So, the cooks cannot be creative with the seasons like other restaurants or your home. A must try is the Chicken (Fried and Baked), Smothered Pork Chops, Turkey Wings(Sunday), Cabbage and Yams. These are solid staples everyday of the week. Coopers restuarant offered incredible value, avoiding the exorbitant hundreds or thousands of dollars charged by traditional catering halls/restuarants for uncertain headcounts, and ensured we didn't waste food. Most importantly, it gave us a spacious, welcoming environment to fellowship and honor a loved one together. If you need a accommodating venue with great food and reasonable pricing for a large group, seriously consider Coopers restuarant.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. This spot was highly recommended by some of my acquaintances. You have the option to pick your food, pay for it and leave or you can dine in and enjoy their buffet style option!. I would recommend checking this place out!.

I was in the mood for some good ribs and my wife suggested we try this place. We had never been but…read morewe had heard great things. This restaurant was settled between two store front churches and the parking lot was packed. I walked in wanting ribs but when I saw they had croaker special I immediately dismissed the need for pork!! Can you say that food was divine?! I mean it took me back to when I was growing up at my grandparents house in NC. I cannot express how good this food was. I had the croaker and my wife had the turkey wings. The hour we spent in that restaurant I was in total bliss. Seasoned perfectly. Portions outstanding. Service exceptional. Felt like my aunty and them. "What else you need baby?" If you haven't been go. If you have been, go back. Never mind the surroundings. I promise you the food will make you forget all about it. I'll have to try their ribs next time!!

Sunday 29:11 Soul Food Kitchen In Newport News Was A Good Spot For Some Soul Food! The Food Was…read moreDelicious -- That Turkey Wing Dinner Is A Must Try. The Atmosphere And Service Had A Relaxed, Casual Feel, Perfect For Sitting Down And Enjoying A Good Meal. Overall, If You're In Newport News And Craving Some Soul Food, This Is A Spot To Check Out!

I don't know if it is still in business or overwhelmed during holidays . I was trying to set a…read morecatering order. I sent an email and didn't get a response

Service is super friendly and fast. Pricing is great. It is a food truck that is very cute.read more

It a little ghost kitchen food spot. The catfish was good. I enjoyed the Mac/cheese. The yams were…read morenot bad, but okay. The flavors were definitely there without being overly salted, however my husband got the pork chop and said it was tough and a little dry. Service wasn't rude just don't expect anything friendly. I would order here again tho

First time and definitely won't be last time. I ordered a seafood platter that consisted of Fried…read moreCatfish, crab cakes, and shrimp. Everything was soooo tasty and had that fresh seafood taste. My sides were collard greens and the Mac and cheese was very tasty! Awesome experience, definitely look forward to going to the restaurant as I ordered three DoorDash!!!!

For many years, Sophia and I have dined at My Mama's Kitchen where the food was excellent and the…read morestaff very friendly. In 2023, they closed their original location of Shore Drive and set sights on a new local which was expanded. They have finally reopened and we got a chance to stop in to see how they were doing. Let's check it out shall we? We were seated a minute after walking in. There were a few people dining inside on this cloudy day. The decor is nice resembling a type of restaurant you may see in New Orleans. Right when I was looking through the menu, I ran into Chef Moe who greeted me with a handshake. It has been years since we last saw each other but the vibes came right back since Sophia and I were long-standing customers. We couldn't talk long since he was busy, but it was great to run into him again smiling from ear to ear seeing me there. Great people indeed. How was the food you might ask? Pretty damn good. We both ordered their fried catfish meals with sides (mine came with fries and sweet cornbread and Sophia's with mashed potatoes and gravy and mac-and-cheese). The fish was seasoned perfectly and was huge. It was big enough to cover a football field (just kidding). The fries, as always, tasted great and the cornbread was delish. The both of us ended up taking home leftovers where the food didn't lose any taste from before. It was so refreshing to stop by after so many years. And it was wonderful seeing Chef Moe continue to bring good vibes to the Norfolk community through his cooking. You know we'll be back soon. Till next time :)

I finally got a chance to try Mama's Kitchen in their new location, and I have to say, the new…read morebuilding is really nice and elegant. The atmosphere definitely makes a good first impression. As far as the food and customer service, everything was just okay for me. I ordered the shrimp, fish, crab cakes, and chicken wings. The crab cakes were mostly bread, which was a little disappointing. The wings were okay overall, but one of the wings was extremely feathery, so that definitely threw me off. One thing I would recommend is giving customers a little more sauce/condiments. I asked for vinegar to go with my shrimp, fish, and crab cakes, and I received what was basically a teaspoon of vinegar. I definitely needed more than that! I will say, I think I enjoyed Mama's Kitchen more at their previous location. I used to get a variety of their food (with the exception of the macaroni), and I remember enjoying it more. Maybe I just caught them on an off day, so I'd be willing to give them another try and see if my experience is different next time. Overall, the new location is beautiful, but the food was just okay for me this time around.

Finally got a chance to try GET LIT Catering when their food truck came out to College Drive this…read morepast Sunday, and all the hype is REAL! I ordered the famous seafood platter with fish, jumbo shrimp, and a fried crab leg, along with mac & cheese and yams. Everything was DELISH! I pre-ordered, so the wait wasn't long at all. Great food and a great experience! If you've been hearing about GET LIT Catering and wondering if it's worth the hype--GO GET YOU A PLATE! You won't be disappointed!

Once again, the food was impeccable at a homecoming might I add‼ So we just caught them at VSU…read morehomecoming the other day and I could not pass up the truck. The food was piping hot, the flavors were there, the service was crazy nice, not just to us but to every single person that hit that window that was around me. I say that only because if your customer service is rude to other people, a company definitely won't get my business‼Get Lit was LITTY IN THE CITY for sure. I tell you one thing I ain't even stopped to take a picture of my food. It was so dang good. That was a highlight of my VSU homecoming experience. Was that and seen lifelong friends again‼ 10 out of 10 RECOMMEND

I ordered the fish and shrimp meal, and everything was really good. They have options of fried or…read moregrilled -- the sides were on point as well (Mac n Cheese & Cabbage.) I also tried their homemade drinks: the lemonade and the fruit punch. I did have to dilute them with some water because whoever mixed that batch did NOT hold back on the sugar . (In hindsight, it actually worked out because I basically ended up with two extra drinks after adding water.) There's no dine-in seating here -- it's strictly order and pickup -- but the service was fast and friendly. This was a great spot to stumble across, and if I'm back in the area, I'll definitely return. Worth checking out if you're craving some seafood.

Food was amazing!! The restaurant is a store front so you can't sit in but that's ok.read more

Very nice ambiance. Great music and artwork. Drinks were delicious! Ivan was attentive and had a…read morepleasant attitude!

First time eating at Milk and Honey, the food was fantastic! Our server Ivan was phenomenal!! The…read morepeach mule was delish!!! Can't wait to come back

This restaurant is "take out" ONLY. Friendly, welcoming, accommodating staff. Not big on…read more"ambiance," but, that's not what anyone is there for; it's the food. Got the single smothered pork chop, with collards and white rice & gravy; next time I'll get the two chops. I could taste the seasoning on the pork chip, through the gravy; they season the meat REALLY good; probably seasoning in the flour on top of the meat. Collards were exceptional; really, really good. So too was the gravy. Rice was "rice." I highly recommend. Just prepare to have someplace to eat it.

The food was delicious. We had the turkey wings dinner. You get a lot of food , it is worth it. We…read moreate two days from these dinners. We eat there again.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. I have passed by this business on more than one occasion. So today I decided to stop and grab something to eat! I purchased the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls, they were ok. I would probably try something else on my next visit!. It was quiet and plenty of seating and that's probably because of the time and day of my visit. I'm sure it gets a lot busier in the evenings and weekends!. I would definitely recommend and return to this establishment!.

We went on a calm, cool and collected day. The atmosphere was great. Very calming and demure. The…read moreone issue I had here is they were servicing a party in the back of the restaurant and made it very chaotic to receive service in the general areas of the restaurant. Service took forever to get. We waited over an hour just to receive drinks and an appetizer. I'm not saying this happened daily because this was my first time, but honestly just because you're having a private event in back there still should've been enough staff to service your regular customers or just shut the place down to cater unto them only. We ordered teriyaki chicken wings as our appetizer and they were okay. Nothing to call home about!!!! I ordered the shrimp and grits. The cajun sauce was alright. Again, nothing to call home about! The location is off of Airlines blvd making it convenient to my family being that we live within 10 minutes of it. Yes we could've left any time, but wanted to check the food out here. I'm a very patient person, but some places just don't know how to accommodate their customers accordingly. It's really not hard to do! Most definitely try it out for yourself. It's a one and done for us!