Great place all around. The food was top notch, the atmosphere was amazing , the hosts made me feel…read morelike I was around family and friend and the customers all seemed pretty happy. This is my new favorite place to bring my family. May God bless this business and all it's employees for life!

My family was coming in town for my brother's graduation, and I know they love soul food, so…read moreCarolina Kitchen was the first place I thought of to host his dinner. I called weeks ahead of time to arrange the setup and Mr. Dennis was more than accommodating. He communicated well, confirmed my reservation and delivered!! I'm not sure what the standard reservation protocol is for larger parties (we had a party of 17), but I simply called the number I found on google to inquire and Mr. Dennis handled the rest. This was my 2nd time at this particular location, and my family's first time (they've visited a different CK once before). And we were all 100% satisfied with the location, ambiance and staff alike. Shoutout to Tyler, Chris, AJ, & Ms. Cherie!!! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiling faces, our wait wasn't too long and we had an amazing time. The food was delicious as always, and my family is still talking about it weeks later! Bonus: check out the attached liquor store!! Top notch, well-curated with an excellent selection.

If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

This is a small restaurant that has minimal seating. But its cozy and allows you to pop in and…read moreenjoy your meal by yourself or with a few friends. The restaurant is nicely decorated with vibrant colors and very clean. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food was okay. Not bad and just good in my opinion. Its not rave worthy but its still good. I would come back and try other options. This is still a good healthier option oppose to the many of terrible choices we have to choose from, this beats most unhealthy fast foods restaurants. For that reason I would return to try other food options. If you like chickpeas then this is your meal, Im not so it threw off the salad to me. I would have preferred chicken. Honestly, everything came together nicely as one salad, nothing was over powering. I'm just not a fan of chickpeas. They do have an option for shrimp but dont eat bottom feeders so that wasn't an option for me. My tastebuds are much different from yours so I would still give it a try. You might like it a little more than me. Its still a fairly good meal.

Food was delicious and very affordable. The staff was incredibly hospitable, and the live band was…read morethoroughly entertaining. It truly felt like a safe, welcoming space to unwind and have fun on a Friday night!

Did not open on time so I had to cancel my delivery order. I called the store TWICE at 1115am and…read moreagain at 1130am. They never answered so I never got the chance to experience their food. Disappointed and bad service. Not ready to work, open, and make money.

Hyattsville, MD location The food is pretty decent…read more The mac and cheese is especially good. The mashed potatoes are salty and have too much chives and potato skins in them. The ribs are expensive as well. Prices on their website are considerably lower. The desserts are in small portions for the prices they charge for them. They are expensive.

So I use to go to this location all the time so I decided to go tonight ordered 38 dollar beef ribs…read moreyoung guy made it just like I remember get to the registrar and Spanish girl tells him that it's to many now they are small pieces not even a slab Or anything! I asked for manager she said she was and on top of it all she was rude as all get out. I asked for corporate office number and she gave me store number. We doing customers like this now!

I had the pleasure of stumbling across this business looking for Caribbean spots that were close…read more I'll try anything once! I'm so happy I did because if I could describe the overall taste and quality, it's "the cousin who cooks family dinner with the flavor of our Auntie's, but the technique and health-consciousness of a well trained chef" kind of deal lol. Everything was so delicious! I had the green beans , mashed potato, candied yams, and jerk lamb meatloaf. So you're aware, the food is made to order so it's perfect when you're planning ahead for lunch or dinner. They also deliver! (Ask for details dep. on your area). The chef was so, so nice! It's an honor to support her business! All of the vegetables tasted like they were farm-fresh--nothing was frozen! The green beans were expertly cooked with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. The best green beans ever! I would love to get these again! The mashed potatoes were so creamy and the yams were nice and sweet, but not too, too sweet. They were perfectly balanced and had the best texture! The meatloaf was made with all of the love in the world! Now, since it has lamb, the flavor is very, very prominent. I'm not really a big meat person but this was a cool touch, and I'll try anything once! If you're a huge fan of lamb, I recommend it. I loved how there was gravy at the bottom and the traditional tomato based topping on top! I shared with my brother when he came to visit, he tore it all up! Lol. I would definitely order from Auntie's again. I saw that a friend follows the chef on social media and she absolutely loves Auntie's, too! Shame on me for putting this delicious food on a paper plate, but last night I had come home from dance class and had to eat immediately lol.

Where do I start?! The oxtails were beyond delicious. The flavors were everything. I have also had…read morethe shrimp pasta!!! OMG! I was mad when I finished my plate. For the amount of food you receive it is worth penny spent. Auntie puts her whole foot in these dishes!

Food was great and service was EXCEPTIONAL. Recently, I reserved the Bowie location for a wedding…read morebrunch. We ordered wings, chicken & waffles, lambchops, fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and salads for 50 guests. All of our guests were impressed with the food, the taste, the vibe and the service. Top notch service! Definitely will be revisiting!

Came here Sunday after church. I ordered a watermelon margarita and it was AMAZING! For my meal I…read moreordered crab and shrimp pasta and it was very good! The noodles needed a little salt but overall very good. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture I will say since it's a rather small place the wait times can be long so it might be best to make reservations.

Trash, Awful, Terrible, BAIT AND SWITCH. I saw the Instagram which made the food look good but this…read moreis far from good. The name "Soul Boat" definitely lured me in but instead I got canned greens and uncandid yams. I was beyond disappointed the moment I walked in but decided to give them a shot anyway because I was hungry. My wife and I ordered the following: Whiting Fish Platter, Shrimp Platter, along with fried Calamari. The platters come with two sides. The whiting platter I ordered I chose collard greens and candid yams. You can tell the greens came out the can. The amount of stems and blandness annoyed me from the first bit. The candid yams have nothing sweet about them. The fish was unseasoned can tasted like a filet that was just dumped in a deep fryer and pulled out. I threw most of this away outside of the fish. My wife ordered the shrimp platter with mac and cheese and greens. The shrimp are LARGE. Same problem with the greens. The Mac & Cheese just wasn't giving. I also ordered a side of Calamari. I took one bite and the trash that went as well. This didn't appear to be seasoned or cooked as well. The food here is awful. No clue how people eat here. Living off the soul name is ridiculous as mostly everything felt like it came out of a can. I'll never come back here and I'd advise you save your time and money. The only thing good about this place is the staff and the fancy bags your food comes in. I do not recommend.

I'm glad they closed permanently. They need to be.I walked in on the guy sneezing on his hands and…read morestill putting the chicken in the batter like it didn't even matter.

At last, after years of seeing them place in the local top places to eat, I finally paid them a…read morevisit. They're usually closed the days that I'm in the Upper Marlboro area, but not this time! It's in the same Plaza as the Amish market, so there's plenty of parking. I stepped inside and there were a couple of chairs for waiting along the window. Otherwise, it's a small open space and there are desserts on display, I'm in you to read, and very polite staff behind the counter. I decided to get the blackened salmon and shrimp entree with collard greens and mac and cheese. I got their salts at caramel banana pudding for dessert. I decided to use my insulated bag and wait until I got to my friend's house to eat. I love the shrimp and the salmon. They were seasoned well, but not to a point of tasting too salty, which can happen at a lot of soul food restaurants for me. Unfortunately, despite the good flavor, this was the case with the collard greens, whew. Also, there is turkey in there, so don't get it as a vegetarian option! The mac and cheese was good... Not sure where I would put it in my rankings, but I enjoyed it. That banana pudding.... Whoa. It was the perfect dessert, and I would happily get it again. The salted caramel and banana balance surprisingly well. Their top rankings are well deserved, and I am looking forward to trying their wings and other items next time!

Spent this afternoon at one of the local wineries and was in the mood for some fried fish…read moreafterwards and stopped here on my way home. The fish was seasoned very well...my fried shrimp were tooooo salty...the mashed sweet potatoes were ok...greens bland, Mac & cheese-eehhh & the potato salad disgusting. Smh...this place has definitely fallen off since I remember...WHAT HAPPENED?! lol Isn't the saying: "things get better with time" ??? Not in this case... Oh & my hush puppies were ok...& that caramel banana pudding was tooooo freaking sweet for me... I was disappointed... was rooting for this spot! I remember when the owners were first beginning... not too many good local soul food spots that have good potato around here... & the customer service needs help! Happy Yelping!