I loved the food! My daughter had the catfish with the mac and cheese and greens. My son had the…read moresalmon and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. We will be back again!

Stopped in and got the pork chops, greens, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes. The food could have…read morebeen more enjoyable if it hadn't been so salty. The portions were plenty, but the salt kept me from giving this business 5 stars. The place was clean, and the service was friendly.

The day was my first visit Friday, June 6. The best catfish I've ever had. I will be going back.read more

If you're ever in Gary, do yourself a favor and stop by Kelly's Soul Kitchen. This spot became a…read moremust-visit for me every single time I was in town--and for good reason. My go-to plates were the fried catfish and the jerk chicken, both packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. The collard greens and potato salad were absolutely on point--true comfort food done right. Everything on the menu just hits. What really made this place special though was the people. After a few visits, they started calling me "New York," and from that point on, it felt like family every time I walked in. The owners are incredibly welcoming and genuinely appreciate their customers. One of my favorite moments was being introduced to their strawberry banana pudding. I'll be honest--I was hesitant at first because I'm not big on banana flavor, especially when it tastes artificial. But this? Completely different. It made me a believer. So much so that now I even make my own from scratch at home. That's how good it was. It's a small, no-frills spot with just a couple of stools at a bar-style table--no real seating--but honestly, that doesn't matter. When the food is this good and the people are this real, you don't need anything fancy. Whether you're grabbing food on the go or standing there enjoying every bite, it's an experience. Kelly's Soul Kitchen isn't just a place to eat--it's a place you feel.

Stopped in for a bite to eat while we were traveling. Wow does this place have great food. I had…read morethe fried catfish, which is the best I've ever had. Mac and cheese was out of this world. Hubby ordered gumbo and that did not disappoint. We were able to speak with the owner as he is also the chef! We will definitely be back for an authentic seafood boil on our next trip through Gary!

The gumbo was alright. It had a nice consistency, but the flavor was lacking. Needed more kick. It…read morewas a bit underwhelming. Just an average meal.

Ordered the curry chicken it was a little different but good…read moreNice dinner serving and good prices I Will be back

I ordered the 6 piece chicken dinner with Collard greens and rice and peas...My man ordered a…read morePhilly Cheesesteak/fries..Everything was a hit.,..We ordered and had a 10-15 wait time for our food. Upon receiving the bag I knew it was gas!!! Split the lid open and my god....Idk what's doing on in these reviews but..Cause I had that Ray's fish and shrimp and wanted to throw that garbage against the wall! Keep it up ya'll...

I first ordered through DoorDash, the food was amazing. The following day I had to take that drive…read moreto Gary, again amazing! The customer service was excellent, restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. I ordered beef tips, beef links and a side of greens. When I took the first taste of the greens it sent chills through my body! They were so good and tasted like I made them myself!!! I can cook the heck out of some greens! But needless to say, I ate from here 4 times in one week! Yesterday I had the soul food Sunday specials through DoorDash. When I tell you my family smashed!!!!! I will be back today!! This restaurant NEVER disappoints. I have never eaten from a restaurant this much in one week. The cooks deserves all the loves and kisses! The soul food dinners tasted like Grandma was slaving over the stove all day for her loved ones. It's a lot of love in this food. I will be back today! Sorry I didn't take pictures the food was too good and was devoured before I thought about it. Great place, great eats, and top tier customer service!!!! 1000/10 Highly Recommended!!!

11/2/26 I ordered a regular turkey link and left a tip I get my food & its literally a teaspoon of…read morefries and only 1 piece of bread with 2 links I go back in the bald headed lady with the purple in her head with glasses as a cashier got smart referring to the other short haired lady didn't she get a reg Turkey ... umm ma'am ik what I ordered but I just damnear paid $15 for a teaspoon of fries the other short haired lady was polite and explained to me that's how the order comes but she gave me some more fries and bread like the other lady should have done cuz she took my order instead of trying to be funny how do u suppose to eat 2 links with 1 slice of bread overall the food was good but please do better with the fries in these orders

Gowdy's has the best seafood in Gary, Indiana. I love the fish, catfish, shrimp and everything…read morehere. The seasoning was delicious and soulful. The fish was flaky and not greasy. What a treat to come to my hometown and get such delicious soul food. The owners were friendly and even took a photo with me....I will be back for more of this great food. Gary, Indiana support this incredible restaurant. God bless and keep serving this wonderful food. I will be back soon. Paula P. Wilson

Terrible the food was cold the order was short I had a…read moreparty at my house I ordered the 100 Fish Nuggets got the food home no sauce This is the third bad experience with Gowdys When the uncle ran things the food and service was excellent

GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME! I waited about 15-20 minutes for two dinners and it was worth every minute!…read moreThe sheer amount of food you get is worth the price as well. Each dinner easily could feed two people! CONS: 1. The corn muffins were a bit dry/overcooked and were more savory than sweet like I'm used to. (Still tasted good though) 2. The mac and cheese was a bit drier than what I was expecting but still had a good flavor! PROS: 1. Rib tips/bbq sauce had a great smoky and sweet flavor! It was also super tender. 2. Smothered cabbage and potatoes were simple and flavorful. The gravy wasn't too salty or super thick. 3. Catfish was bomb! They have a variety of lemon peppers to choose from and I was recommended the chipotle lemon pepper. It was flaky, moist, and had a good crunch! 4. SO MUCH FOOD! 5. Very kind staff :) Overall, great experience and definitely will be coming back!

I've been 3 times now and have enjoyed every meal. My mom lives in Indiana and now it's a must…read morestop. Last time I tried turkey chops for the first time and they were delicious, moist and flavorful. The yams are always on point and so is the Mac and cheese. A little too much juice in the serving of greens but other than that no complaints.

I had a pleasant experience for my first time. The service…read morewas good, the environment felt welcoming, and the place was clean. I came with my Grandfather, who got the Breakfast Plate and I got Chicken & Waffles. We both enjoyed our food. It was prepared hot & cooked just right. The toast wasn't too hard for him or too soft, his eggs were scrambled well (not too dry), and the sausage wasn't burnt. My chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful--and the waffle hit the spot! I forgot, I also had the mango and pineapple smoothie; tasty and blended well. And, gramps had endless coffee (lol)! Our waitress made sure to check up on us in timely manner (not too often and not too little) and she was very well mannered. I'm glad Gary has spots like this. It needs more! Oh--and, the music choice was good as well! Keep up the good work!

Located just a mile north of I 80, this breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant of comfort food is a…read moreplace to stop when you've got a little time to spare. The restaurant presents itself as very well maintained, with a neat exterior and interior. Dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant and on the street make for easy access. This family run restaurant is very much kickback and relaxing environment while you have some coffee. The one thing I must emphasize here is that you must not be in any hurry! Once you get past any time constraints, the food will be worth the wait. We came in and it was a solid 30 minutes before food came to the table, but in the meantime, we were provided beverages and had some time do little people watching and catch up with one another. I ordered the breakfast scramble. I have to say that the scrambled eggs that came along with this were by far the best I've ever had in my entire life! I definitely think there was a little butter in there and they were super fluffy and light. Waffles, fried chicken, eggs, sandwiches of all sorts, all cooked to order fresh. The staff was very friendly and helpful, although there was a little follow up required from time to time. I would love to come back here in the evening and try some of the menu that was offered for dinner because it just looked fantastic. Meal prices were offered in a range of how big you wanted to go! You could definitely get by with a right size portion meal for a reasonable price. Overall, a pleasant experience, but cannot emphasize : Do not plan to get in and out of here very quickly, especially during peak hours!! This location does not take reservations, but they do offer a full bar, which could make you overlook some other things. Check out J's when you're in the Gary Indiana area. Afterward, drive four minutes and see the childhood home of the Jackson 5.

I arrived about 20 minutes earlier than the opening time. The line wasn't too long because it was…read morethe Fourth of July. One of the owners came out, greeted us with a smile, kindness explanation of the menu and then a beautiful prayer. The team provided water bottles to everyone waiting in line. This was definitely a stand out moment most places don't even care that you're standing in line let alone provide you with water when I made an end. The ambience was welcoming, friendly clean, and the menu was easy to read. I ordered food for the entire family and everyone rent and raved about how good it was. It was hot flavorful but not overseas. We enjoyed it so much. We came back the next day for round two it is definitely a must stop on the weekends.

My husband and I really enjoyed the food. They don't cheat you on the portion size. The husband of…read morethe spot was very friendly and helpful. He had great energy. The spot was nice, colorful, and welcoming. We will definitely return.