Miss Toya's in Gambrills, MD is a really cute location. We made a reservation to celebrate a…read moregraduation, and they were incredibly kind and accommodating. The manager (Shem) and his serving team went above and beyond to ensure our experience was outstanding. We ended up ordering so much food because everything on the menu looked amazing. If you go, I highly recommend the Snapper, Oxtails, and Lamb Chops paired with an Old Fashioned to wash it all down. #GiveThemATry #HappyEating

First time coming to this location and upon entering its very cafeteria-like. I've been to the…read moreSilver Spring location and my overall experience was SO much better! This location was very underwhelming. As I was coming in, a couple coming out tried to warn me... And I wish i would've listened and walked right back out... but noooo... The greeting was weak and unwelcoming. The floor from entry was sticky and the waitress that sat us was just like "come on". No enthusiasm. It took our waitress about 18 minutes to even come ask us what we wanted to drink. She didn't introduce herself or give us silverware, which we had to ask for after our appetizers came out. Now to the apps... steak and cheese egg rolls and sample platter (hot honey salmon bites, lemon pepper wings, and seafood rolls). The steak and cheese egg rolls were cold in the middle. I told the waitress but didn't bother to reorder because I was upset about it. My son ordered the platter and he said the only thing that was good was the hot honey salmon bites. He said the chicken tasted frozen then fried and the seafood egg rolls were just nasty. The sauce that came with the egg rolls tasted like only mayo. Yes, its mayo based but thats all it tasted like. Orange mayo! I ordered mac and cheese for my little and most of it was dry and burnt and the other half was oily. My little was disgusted and mac and cheese is the easiest thing to cook for a kid smh... But we endured and I gave it another go. I ordered the honey garlic chicken sandwich with fries. Simple. And my little ended up eating the fries since his mac and cheese was inedible. Both were good and hot, except they used shredded lettuce on my sandwich and it was gross! I should've went without...but at least they didn't charge for the extra cheese and the chicken was flavorful and juicy. The only good thing about this meal was my passion fruit iced tea. Perfect flavor! The atmosphere was blah. Music was too loud and it wasn't giving upscale. I think for the price, it couldve been a bit more pleasant. The bathrooms also were a nightmare. I've seen public restrooms cleaner. I literally almost threw up from the condition. Broken toilet seats and overflowing trash. Smh. Needless to say, I won't be back and neither will anyone I know If I can help it. Very disappointed. Oh and my check was $113.00 with a 20% gratuity all ready added. Once I saw the already added gratuity, I understood why things were the way they were and everyone was hardly trying. They're being thanked before anything has been done!

Five stars. Only because they won't let me give fifty…read more I've eaten Texas barbecue all over Texas. Kansas City barbecue in Kansas City. North Carolina barbecue in North Carolina. Caribbean barbecue in the Caribbean, Greek barbecue in Greece, and Korean barbecue in Korea. After fifty years of eating barbecue at the source, the best barbecue I have ever had is at The Rolling Rib Take 2 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Yes. Maryland. I was surprised, too. The great barbecue capitals of the world may want to hold an emergency meeting. This place is worth the drive. Worth the flight. Worth the quest, the pilgrimage, and whatever negotiations you need to conduct with your spouse, your boss, or your conscience to get yourself through the door. If you live in the DC area, make the drive. You have run out of excuses. If you're visiting DC, put it on the itinerary alongside the Smithsonian and the Capitol. See the treasures of the nation. Then go eat one. If you aren't planning a trip to DC, change your plans. Some people travel the world to find themselves. I suggest traveling to Upper Marlboro to find dinner. The odds of satisfaction are considerably better. I know how this sounds. Every restaurant has somebody declaring it "the best ever." But I have spent half a century doing the fieldwork, across states, countries, and continents. I did not arrive at this conclusion lightly. I arrived hungry and left questioning fifty years of barbecue loyalties. Dare I say it's the best barbecue in the world? Yes. Yes, I do. And I have checked.

I stopped by on a busy Friday evening, the wait wasn't bad...especially when you know the food…read moregonna hit just right. Gonna always return when I'm in the area. Always clean, and I love the upgrades in the restaurant

This Caribbean spot has a great location in a former Pizza Hut, so there's plenty of parking and…read moreeasy access. The concept has potential, but the restaurant itself needs some work. The inside is extremely dark, and the old carpet makes the space feel dated. A few upgrades and design tweaks would make a huge difference. The menu is overloaded with too many options. Sometimes less is more, especially for a Caribbean restaurant trying to maintain quality and speed. Service was another issue. The wait for food was way too long, and while most restaurants cook to order, customers still expect communication and efficiency. A strong General Manager could really help tighten up operations and improve the overall experience. The food itself was decent once it arrived. One thing that didn't make sense was offering different spice levels for Caribbean food. Just serve the dishes as intended and offer pepper sauce on the side for customers who want extra heat. Overall, the restaurant has potential because of the location and decent food, but the atmosphere, service, and management side need serious improvement. I will leave a 5 but will be back ownership (address your customers sentiment), previous reviews.

This is by far one of the worst food experiences I have ever experienced. I loved the way my food…read morewas played so the various flavors didn't touch. However, the dishes fit the table cane out one at a time every 10 mins or so. By the time the first person finished the last person was just getting food. If you wanted the food would be cold. We Waited for over an hour for the parrot fish for it not to be served. This was the greatest disappointment and last straw. The server walked out in the middle of her shift and the kitchen couldn't handle the patrons there were 6 tables and a few people at bar. Witnessed groups walk out due to the lack of service. I would NOT recommend and caution you to temper your expectations prior to going. Expect the worst so you will be pleasantly surprised.

I've ordered from Carolina Kitchen many times, and the food itself is usually very good. This time…read moreI ordered a full rack of BBQ ribs, a pork chop dinner with black-eyed peas and potato salad, a veggie platter, and peach cobbler. This was actually my first time trying the ribs, and they were really good! I get the pork chops regularly, and they were good as always. Unfortunately, there were some major issues with my delivery order today. My peach cobbler was completely missing, along with one of the sides from my pork chop dinner. When you're paying for a full order, everything you paid for should actually make it into the bag. But my biggest issue was the veggie platter. Apparently, the veggie platter comes with only TWO sides. I was charged $21 for it, yet individual sides are $7 each. So I could have ordered those exact same two sides à la carte for $14 instead of paying $21 for a "veggie platter." At first, I assumed that for $21, maybe the veggie platter came with two larger portions. Nope! They were the same small sides that can be ordered individually for $7 each. To make matters worse, the photo for the veggie platter shows THREE sides. Charging customers $21 for two regular sides that cost $14 when purchased separately is not okay. There is literally a $7 upcharge for calling two individual sides a "veggie platter," with nothing additional being provided. There is no reasonable reason why a customer should be charged $21 for $14 worth of food. That isn't just a pricing issue--I find that practice unethical, and ownership really needs to address it. And even if the veggie platter included a THIRD small side, three individual sides at $7 each would still cost exactly $21! So even then, there would be absolutely no benefit to ordering a "veggie platter" instead of simply ordering three sides à la carte. I enjoy Carolina Kitchen's food and will give credit where it's due--the ribs were good, and the pork chops are consistently good. But between missing my peach cobbler, missing a side from my pork chop dinner, and being charged $21 for what amounts to $14 worth of sides, this order was extremely disappointing. Future customers: Do NOT order the veggie platter! Just order the sides individually. Two sides will cost you $14 instead of $21. Ownership: Just remove the "veggie platter" from the menu altogether. Two small sides cost $14 individually. Three small sides cost $21 individually. So even if you added a third side to the platter, it would STILL just equal the regular à la carte price of three sides. There is no value whatsoever in this being a separate $21 menu item. Just remove it!

Tried Carolina Kitchen since it was near our hotel. It's giving cafeteria style soul food. I don't…read morelike that there is no menu or pricing listed anywhere. They don't label the food in the serving area either. When we asked what the different items were, the server acted like she was bothered and had an attitude. Anyway, I had the bbq chicken (white meat), collard greens, and Mac & cheese. The meal also came with cornbread. The chicken was VERY good - extra flavorful and juicy. I was a little scared of the Mac because it was SO yellow lol but it's actually decent. The collards are decent too - could have a little bit more flavor. Corn bread was cool. They do give good size servings. I'll say the meal will satisfy your hunger. It isn't the best soul food I've ever had. If I stayed at this hotel again (which I probably won't) I'd come back since it's close.

aven't been here in a while and it was a good time to venture back. Same setup with nice music in…read morethe background clean space and attentive staff. We had the AYCE for 90mins for 2. The food was hot and fresh when we got it. Linda was the best server I've had in a while. She ensured we were well taken care of and didn't need anything during our visit. The drinks were drinking. Happy Hour was great to us!!

Placed an order online and my order was ready when I arrived…read more The restaurant was empty...I was welcomed, greeted & well on my way... My food was delicious. Just how I remembered. Today's boil included 2 crab clusters, headless shrimp, corn, potatoes and I added boiled eggs. I also ordered a shrimp basket with sweet potato fries and an order of hush puppies. Everything was fresh and delicious especially the sweet potato fries! Happy Yelping!!

We had such a great experience at Carolina Kitchen in Bowie! The atmosphere was lovely, and we sat…read morein the beautiful sunroom area, which made the meal feel even more enjoyable. Our bartender/server, Aiesha, was fantastic! She knew the menu well and gave us great recommendations for both our meals and drinks. What I especially appreciated was how authentic and honest she was. She shared what she knew, and if she wasn't sure about something, she simply said so. That kind of genuine service goes a long way. And the drinks she made were excellent! The chef even stopped by our table to check on us, which was such a nice personal touch. From the atmosphere to the food, drinks, and especially the customer service, we really enjoyed our visit. Aiesha definitely helped make the experience memorable. We'll be back!

Always greeted with a Welcome! Welcome lol…read more We have yet to dine in here but love the outdoor dining/bar area. Tonight we went with grilled red snapper and I'm glad we did. Was served on a bed of rice with black eyed peas and seasoned to perfection stuffed with bell peppers and onions. Also came with 2 additional sides and we went with cabbage and yams. Next time I may ask for this fried, there will definitely be a next time! Happy Yelping!

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.

This place is fantastic. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food was authentic and…read moredelicious. Don't let any negative comments you may read stop you going here for a wonderful meal. The only criticism that I would have is that the candied yams and lemonade are too sweet, for my taste. Because hypertension and diabetes are so prevalent in our community, cutting back on the sugar overload is a good idea

Oooooooo! I was craving a shrimp quesadilla with sour cream and jalapeños…read more This wasn't the Lauriol Plaza Seafood quesadilla but the shrimp quesadilla was full of yummy shrimp, peppers and onions and had good flavor. I'm so full! I could only eat one piece. I was able to sample all the sides I ordered and they were all delicious as well. My French Fries were piping hot and the plantains were my favorite. Definitely check this place out! They have an extensive menu with yummy seafood options. I placed my order over the phone and the young man who took my order was welcoming when I arrived. The store was clean and it wasn't crowned just a few patrons sitting in watch the soccer game. Oh! They also had a variety of delicious looking cakes and desserts in the fridge. I really had to hurry and make my way out the door!!! Anyhoo- maybe my next cheat day I'll come try a cake...or 2! Happy Yelping!

Absolutely horrible. Not sure if this was intentional but this level of quality is completely…read moreunacceptable. My steak and cheese was soaking in oil mayonnaise and who knows what else.