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Food was great!! The owner was great! and very helpful I ate my food in parking lot after a quick taste lol read more
17 days ago
Everything was cooked to perfection! The fried chicken was seasoned perfectly. The dressing taste like Thanksgiving of 1991. read more
Bernie´s Soul Kitchen - Everything is ! The lasagne is cheesy and seasoned. The chicken is fried fresh and crispy. - Soul Food Near Me - Joliet, Illinois
2 months ago
Yes yes yes to the smothered and fried pork chops green beans and greens. Unfortunately, the side of red beans and rice was way too spicy! Inedible. Everything' else was delicious. I will be back. read more
Bernie´s Soul Kitchen - Fried pork chop. Delicious - Soul Food Near Me - Joliet, Illinois
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124 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(779) 206-4703
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Yes, Bernie´s Soul Kitchen does have catering options.
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Yes, Bernie´s Soul Kitchen serves alcohol.
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Yes, Bernie´s Soul Kitchen has parking options.
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The service was amazing the current cashier was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu the food…read morewas more than plenty and very tasteful I will return whenever I'm in Chicago ~Female Truck Driver~
DONT COME HERE IT SUCKS !!! came here and they missed like 2-3 different kind of shellfish that…read morewere suppose to be in my pan never got it and the fooood was HORRRIBLEEEEE Dry, hard, Old You name it !! the butter in the pan was old the sausage was dry like if it sat out all day the crab as so dry and old I thought I was going to be sick. They def deserve 0 stars.
This is the #3 with Snow Crab, Shrimp, Potatoes, Broccoli & Corn also comes with flavored butter sauces to dip
Went in on lunch a few days ago. Service was fast and friendly. Food was not great. Ordered the…read moreempanadas de camarón and the breading tasted like it wasn't cooked all the way. Inside there was WAY too much onion and hardly any shrimp. My friend ordered the ceviche de camarón. It tasted fine, although I've had better, but when I removed a chip from on top of the plate there was a hair!!!! I let the waitress know and she did take it off of our bill which was nice. Needless to say I will not be returning. The taste of the food wasn't great and for the price, there are better marisco restaurants in Joliet.
Place is fire. I recommend them to everyone that likes delicious food. I got the Chili's relleno…read moreand the sauce is amazing
Can't go wrong with a michelada
This are the langostinos they were a relish o my god so good.
Carne asada plate with our two left over cucaracha shrimps...lol
06/23/2026 Second stop on the road heading West and my wife…read morefound this excellent restaurant in the middle of Joliet. Our waiter, Nick was very patient in answering all our questions and very personable. We started with the spread sampler which was plentiful. My wife had read how their steak was "amazing" so we went with the Mprizola (a 16 oz steak) that was served perfectly and was an excellent cut of meat. Paired with the steak we shared the grilled vegetables which were also excellent. Knowing we were heading for a wedding and probably "too much" food, we passed on any dessert. Thought about stopping in on the return trip, but ended up taking a different route. Next time though...
Saganaki was delicious -great drink choices friendly wait staff- liked dessert choices especially…read morethe lemon cake-yummy
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3,600 yr old date candy
I visited this place today, which used to be a good spot. I called ahead to have my food ready…read morebecause I was working, but when I arrived, it still wasn't ready, so I had to wait even longer. I ordered shrimp with garlic sauce, but unfortunately, the shrimp had more poop than garlic. They told me they could make it with a different type of shrimp, but I would have to pay extra. Honestly, I have to wonder if it's even acceptable to serve shrimp like that without properly cleaning them first. In any case, I definitely won't be coming back.
The food gets 10 stars The service 10 stars…read moreAmbiance - it's just a little place on the corner in the middle of a community (a hole in the wall). That's what we look for and love. It's a must try!!!
Very smooth tequila
Note fisherman's island…read more How in da hell is this place STILL in business? Order a large shrimp with Cajun seasoning......do y'all see a peck of seasoning on this?? I'll wait...... Just dreadfuljust throw the whole resturant away
Really enjoy the shrimp and fish combos get two meals easily . The broccoli and little rib,…read morepotatoes and sweet corn mixed with the fish and shrimp all cooked together. Aluminum pan with butter very delicious.
The food was pretty delicious . I had a seafood bag with crab, shrimp and eggs. The seasonings…read morewere excellent not too much. My better half ordered fried catfish and fries overall fresh and tasty. We both rated our meals a 4 out of 5. The customer service was outstanding 5 out of 5. Our waitress which I believe her name was Tina - was on top of her game very very focused on our table and came to check on us frequently. She took the time to bag my leftovers up and take a picture of us while we were dining. It was an excellent experience. The restaurant was pretty big and the ambience was cute 4 out of 5. The price of the food was reasonable and the options to build your own seafood bag was a nice touch. They had several specials on the menu which was pretty cool. Overall it was a great experience!
Way overpriced for the amount of food you get don't order and extra pound of crab legs you only get…read morea half a pound
Make your own seafood combo
Got to homer glen 30 min before closing. We drove from NJ to…read moreIllinois so you know we were starved. I had 10 ladies to feed. The owner took my order for 50 wings and 20 pieces of whiting. We had potatoes wedges too. Everything was fresh. The owner was friendly and expressed he used to live in NJ! He gave extra sauces and fries! Great experience
This place is a Diamond in the ruff. Their chicken and Fish is the best in the area and you are…read moresure to feel like you got more than what you paid for. The service is quick and a great place for lunch, I can't recommend this place enough.
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To all my foodie friends, I officially have a NEW #1 STEAK SANDWICH!…read more Their legendary Poorboy--steak, melted cheese, grilled onions and hot garlic butter--was phenomenal. Simple, old-school and absolutely delicious. I've eaten my share of steak sandwiches over the years, but Merichka's now sits at the TOP OF MY LIST!
Service was good especially for our large table. Onion rings are always good! The remainder of the…read moredinners, the classic Poor Boy steak sandwich, Spicy Fried chicken poor boy, fried cod, all were mediocre, at best. Substituted onion rings for fries with the chicken poor boy and was charged the appetizer price (small order $9.65). Waiter wasn't clear on that...... Usually, the classic Poor Boy steak sandwich is mouth watering good but not during this visit. Steak was too dry and not enough garlic butter. The fried cod had an overly thick and hard breading with not much taste. Very disappointed this visit! For the prices charged we all expected better.
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Sweetest server ever. Perfectly cooked filet. garlic bread was to die for.
Been here forever & still same great food
Haven't been here since last year, but it was a 10/10 Vegan…read moreoptions, and a menu listed for it under "vegano" on the menu. I want to go back, but everytime I call to see if they are open, they don't pick up or maybe it's just bad timing on a Sunday. Soon I will update when I go back! Ambiance, lots of seating! Service excellence!
Incredibly delicious Mexican food. Full vegan menu with lots of options. Handmade tortillas. Great…read moreservice too. No cross contamination. Love this place. The owner is the nicest person.
3 Taco Dinner
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Food is not what it used to be ! This was my place to go anytime I wanted "platillo de langostinos"…read morethey WERE amazing. I went last night to celebrate a birthday and let me say I was DISAPPOINTED ASF! they just tossed the crawfish in chipotle sauce. The most disgusting thing I ever had and for $30 smh explains why I always see this place empty now. My husband then ordered a plate of mixed spicy seafood. It was also tossed in the same sauce. DO NOT GO
I would give it zero stars if I could do NOT come this place. Service is HORRIBLE. Food was so…read moreawful. please do not come.
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My first time dining here. I had the Catfish Steak Dinner with a side of Potato Salad and Yams. It…read morealso came with Cornbread. To drink I had coffee and a glass of water. The food was very good! The service was friendly and good. I will be returning again. Looking forward to trying breakfast!
I should've listened to my husband and walked back out after we walked in and the place was empty…read moreand there was no smell of food cooking. The fried chicken tasted disgusting likes it had been cooked and recooked. The jerk chicken was dry. The cabbage was mushy and under seasoned. The yams were passable, the Mac n cheese and baked beans tasted gross
I ordered the stuffed burger, which came with fries. I also ordered candied sweet potato and banana…read morepudding. They were out of banana pudding so they gave me something else. I haven't tried it yet but it looks delicious. As for the stuffed burger, it was the best burger I ever had. The candied sweet potato was delicious as well and I only took a bite because I was full from the burger. I highly recommend this place.
I'm writing this review because of the inconsistency of their service hours. The restaurant has…read morevery good food and you really can't find any soul food like this in the Joliet area. But when you state that your service hours starts at 11:30am, the customers expect for the restaurant to be open and ready to serve. Probably at least 5 times have I encountered the restaurant not ready to serve stating they are 30 minutes to an hour behind in opening. This is dissatisfying especially when you're trying to get lunch or dinner without rushing back to work. My opinion is if you feel you can't hold true to opening at 11:30 as you state on your google account, kindly update your service times. I hope this reaches to the owner of this establishment because you can start losing loyal customers that love the service and food that you give.
Food = Top Tier…read more Service is Decent Place is Clean and Organized -- *Highly Recommend
Food is good and chicken and rice has lots of flavor. Definitely recommend if you have a taste for…read morejerk chicken and rice. Phone did not eat first lol.
Chicken is spot on! It's always crispy and his sauce is excellent! Large chicken pieces too. We…read morealways try to catch him when he's out.
I tried their pulled pork and Mac and cheese at their food truck and it was one of the pulled pork…read moreI've ever had. Their sauce was so delicious and it's quite a sandwich packed on top of a mound of fries! Love how cheesy the Mac and cheese was too. They were incredibly sweet and considering it was a busy night at the haunted house they were at in Joliet.. it was really delicious!!
First time here at Brown's Chicken was good, sandwich was…read morejuicy. Just two people so idk if they get crazy business. Walking in it was nice, small place but all in all not too bad! Price was reasonable would recommend, help your local businesses!
fast service, fresh food is all I was asking for Thank you…read morefor your hard work and dedication
Chicken wings are always hot, grease always tastes clean, and prices are fair for what you're…read moregetting. Can't really ask for much more. It's my favorite spot for wings
Always hot, fresh and delicious. We've really enjoyed the chicken wings and shrimp loaded…read moreWith lemon pepper and mild sauce
Great service food always good & hot the hostess Laura is very polite & generous the cooks take…read morethere time you can tell how the food is always freash if you haven't tried Sharks in the Cresthill location you have no idea of what your missing out on
good fried chicken , also catfish is good got to come see for yourself reaso prices, I come here 3…read moreto 5 times a week
We are fans of the Shrimp Egg Foo Young, and Vegetable delight. The food is good, the service is…read morefast, and the prices reasonable. We go there about once a week. Best Chinese food in Joliet!
Good food. Fast and cheap. Highly recommend! Chicken is…read morehigh quality and not gross like other fast food chinese places