OK... first and foremost, a moment for the biscuits. They were so flaky and delicious…read more We were recommended by the waiter to get things family style and we went all out: - Biscuits - 2 dookey chase - catfish (lemon) - lobster pasta - oxtail rice - Mac n cheese - wings - cornbread All super flavorful. Although it was fried the food wasn't very greasy, it was a very dry, well executed fry. We all talked about our favorites.. the cat fish and the dookey chase were probably the top votes. The service was good and accommodating. A little slower but we had a big group and a lot of food. There was live music and the artists killed it!! Fun spot for a group of girls night!!

Sorry for the 1 star review ... We had reservations.....and…read morenever got in to eat :(:(:(:( VERY UNORGANIZED.. for a busy night. Some restaurants should stick to a food truck.... I left 1 picture of our group walking away.... Sorry again for no food reviews

Been a while since we first came here. The po boy and fried catfish still hit! That sautéed green…read morebeans are so good I couldn't stop eating. Personally the crawfish etouffee was a bit salty to me so next time I'm going to try the LaCombe special or some of the pasta dishes! Service is always top notch here. They accommodated me with a side of the green beans even they aren't even on the menu. What else can you ask for! And that's why this place is always packed! Happy for them and will be back!

This is a place I have been wanting to try for over 8 years, and I'm glad we finally went. It's…read morelocated in a business area off Balboa Avenue and the 15 freeway, with ample parking both in front of and behind the restaurant. We sat inside, though there is also a lovely patio outside with umbrellas. The service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. It was a bit noisy inside since there isn't much to absorb the sound, so you may need to speak a little louder during conversation. I did find the lunch menu to be expensive. We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and everyone seemed happy with their dishes: a shrimp po' boy sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and pasta with tomato cream sauce and shrimp. I ordered the chicken po' boy sandwich. The sandwiches were served with seasoned fries, but unfortunately the fries looked and tasted like they had been sitting for a a while--dry and not very fresh. My chicken po' boy was disappointing. The sandwich had tomatoes and some iceberg lettuce, but no sauce, which made it very plain. While the chicken itself was tender, it lacked flavor and the overall dish felt like it wasn't prepared with much care. For a $21.50 sandwich that was essentially a few pieces of chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, and old fries, it felt like an expensive mistake. Perhaps other dishes on the menu are excellent. However, having grown up with a father who was a top chef, I tend to notice when simple dishes--like sandwiches and fries--aren't executed well. These are usually some of the easiest things to get right, which made the experience even more disappointing for me.

The food was SOOO good and the service was very fast. The inside of the restaurant was very clean…read moreas well.

I was very excited to try Chef Budda and it was incredible!…read more This is a casual setup where you order first and then grab a seat. Food came out in about 20 minutes and everything was very fresh and piping hot. The cashier was very friendly, and gave great recommendations. For food: - Wings - incredible. Super juicy on the inside with a perfectly crispy exterior. Easily a standout. - Catfish - just as impressive as the wings. Crispy batter with tender, flaky juicy fish inside. - Mac & cheese - luscious and rich, one of the best I've had. - Candied yams - honestly the best I've ever had and I don't usually like yams at all. The seasonal cantaloupe refresher was light and refreshing a great pairing with the meal at the recommendation of our cashier. We also got the chocolate chip cookies (made by the owner's daughter) to go and they were a sublime finish to the experience. Easy 5 stars, I'll definitely be back when I am back in the area.

I ordered the chicken tenders and fries and they are both incredibly salty and they only have…read morebottled water so I survived off of apple juice but even that was not enough...The tenders were chewy but the taste was good. The crawfish boil was good and they give you a lot of crawfish for what you pay for and the potato salad is potato salad no comment. The service was nice the workers gave us what we needed and were super kind and helpful but the view of the ocean was obstructed by a construction fence.

We knew we had to visit Louisiana Charlie's when we visited Seaport Village…read more There was a steady line of customers, but the line went quickly. We were greeted several times by the employees - which was refreshing! Order your food at the window, take a seat and the servers will bring to your table. The fried catfish was fried to crispy perfection! It was light and airy. I loved the peppery addition to the Mac and Cheese. It is one of my top places for Mac and cheese now. The blackened catfish was spicy but not too spicy. Super flavorful and moist. The greens were tender. The side portions were actually pretty big compared to similar places we've been to at home. If you are in the area, make sure you eat here!

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken in El Cajon, CA, definitely has the best southern…read morebiscuits in San Diego. I've visited the Carolinas many times when I lived in the east coast and had some of the best biscuit sandwiches that I've ever had. It's nice to have this biscuit place in San Diego. The first time I tried Rise Southern Biscuits, was during Yelp Elite week. I used their phone App to place my order but I highly recommend that you place your orders inside the restaurant because the phone App doesn't have the full menu. I notified the owner about it. It's missing a lot of the sweet options like the blueberry beignets and fresh donuts etc. The owner indicated that he would notify corporate about the missing items on the App. I ordered 4 blueberry sausage biscuits and 3 plain biscuits on the App. The biscuits were pretty big and the blueberry biscuits were covered in a delicious sweet glaze. Once inside the store, I placed the order for the blueberry beignets. I spent a total of $53 dollars. These biscuits are not cheap but are made fresh daily. With the 3 plain butter biscuits, I ended up making my own bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. FYI, It's a lot cheaper buying the biscuits separately and making your own sandwiches at home. All said and done, my parents really enjoyed the biscuits and beignets. If you decide to dine in, there's plenty of seating. I look forward to trying their Nashville chicken sandwich next time. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

I visited this spot after seeing it on Instagram and decided to check it out. Overall, it lived up…read moreto expectations. The blueberry biscuit was a standout--soft, flavorful, and well-made. The tater tots were also very good, crispy and seasoned well. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and satisfying. The ordering process is straightforward: you place your order at a kiosk and then receive your food in a bag shortly after. The service was quick and efficient, which made the experience smooth. Solid place for a quick bite, especially if you're looking for simple comfort food done well. I would come back again.

Stopped by Po Boy Shop and ordered the fried shrimp plate with mac & cheese and red beans & rice…read more Overall, it was a really good meal. The fried shrimp had great flavor and seasoning on the breading. I personally would've liked them fried just a little harder for a bit more crisp, but they were still very tasty and fresh. The mac & cheese was creamy, rich, and definitely one of the highlights of the plate. The red beans & rice had a good hearty flavor, though it was a little on the salty side for my taste. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler. The flavor was really good and comforting, but I would've liked a little more juice in it. It would also be great if they offered an option to heat the cobbler, which would take it to another level. Interior is cute , screams New Orleans. They had one person working counter she was busy in the phone trouble shooting some software so I just ordered on the tablet. Overall, generous portions and good Southern comfort food. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu.

Food was good. I went for the sandwich but got the catfish and shrimp and gumbo. Nice bright and…read moreclean restaurant with friendly service. Got my food to go but should have eaten there. Breading was lightly seasoned (would have liked a little more flavor) on the catfish and shrimp. The shrimp were super plump and sweet. Catfish was a bit funky but both were best with the hot sauce. Gumbo had good flavor and a dark roux, just too much salt and the chicken was a bit chewy. Nice pieces of okra and really good sausage. Will come back for a shrimp poboy.

Having returned from a NOLA trip where I ate crawfish étouffée, every single day, I was really…read morecraving but didn't think I'd find what I was looking for in San Diego. We came on a weeknight in January and easily found parking out front. The restaurant is more of a bungalow, and it's quiet and really pretty on the outside. There is a door on the left of the stairs that leads to a small, old timey dining room, and it's going to be weird...I'll warn you about that. When you open the door, it feels like you just walked in on someone's private dinner party. It's super quiet in there and it's just a bunch of tables. No host/hostess. You seat yourself if there's a table. A server comes in and out of the room to serve the tables. The Mac and cheese was meh, we ordered it for a toddler. The crawfish étouffée was so good, they did not skimp on crawfish. I like it a little spicier, but this was what I needed. I would definitely come back here! If it's a cold night, dress accordingly, this bungalow is not insulated and the server comes in and out, so it was freezing. Can't imagine the heat in summer, but the food is worth it.

We called ahead and made a reservation. It was a Friday afternoon. We showed up on time and were…read moreseated promptly. Had wine and beer, and also got a bread basket with (softened) butter. The picky eaters ordered Mac and cheese with andouille sausage and we got both sizes: petite and regular. You can tell it was made from scratch and it was very cheese and runny. We got the dark roux gumbo with shrimp, chicken and sausage. The flavor was on point; however I wish it was more of the holy trinity and that the sausage was cut in medallions vs pieces. Our waiter was so helpful and patient and since we paid in cash the 4% surcharge for credit cards wasn't charged. I recommend!

I am honestly surprised I have not written a review for this place yet, I found this place in 2021…read more I bring visitors here all the time, and it has become my ultimate comfort food spot. I tend to keep it simple and order the same items every time. My go to is the crispy Brussels for $14 and the chicken sandwich for $16, and I usually rotate in the parmesan fries for $10. While they do offer other dishes that are worth trying, these favorites always keep me coming back. The service and ambiance are consistently great. It is located in Hillcrest, so the area is always lively, which adds to the overall experience. The energy, combined with the quality of the food, makes it a reliable choice whether I am dining with friends or hosting out of town guests. Parking can be a bit challenging, but that is typical for Hillcrest. I usually plan ahead and look for street parking nearby.

3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the drinks, so I gave em 4 stars. Got the brussels sprouts and…read moreartichoke hearts and they were doused in far too much sauce and insanely salty. I love the vegetables for what they are and want sauce and seasoning to enhance them, not be the star of the show. Got the hot honey chick and pork belly bao buns which were pretty good, nice and fluffy. Drinks wise, I got the blueberry bramble as well as the berries & cream (both vodka drinks). they were fantastic, so refreshing. Old fashioned was also top notch! server was wonderful and kind. the ambiance is amazing and is a great spot for a date or cozy evening with friends.

Oxtail over rice and beef ribs were delicious. I would stick with those. Collard greens and black…read moreeyed peas are great to balance the richness. I prefer corn bread softer but overall I would still go back.

I knew I'd tried this place before but didn't realize it was 3 years ago. I didn't realize I posted…read morean incomplete review back then. Upfront- I'm not a fan. We went for pickup up around 615PM. They closed at 7 so you don't get top picks towards end of the day. It's set up like a lunch line. We ordered the following and my opinion is beside it: bbq chicken NO fried chicken GOOD Catfish nuggets GOOD Mac and cheese NO Corn GOOD Green beans NO Potato salad OK Cabbage NO Pinto beans NO Peach cobbler NO I ordered this before and didn't like it then either. I don't like the style of cobbler crust or the consistency. Seems like a hit or miss spot and I won't take another chance.

Solid happy hour at Nola on 5th. Def off the beaten path but our server/bartender did a great job…read morepouring drinks, bussing and serving a decently full restaurant. Loved their bowl of gumbo, perfect amount of spice, heat, tempt and loaded with shrimp, okra, and sausage. Also loved their wings with the dry rub and sauces on the side. It keeps them nice and crispy and it's up to you how saucy you want to get. Loooooved the slider flight. The were all pretty good but the smash burger one was my favorite with the crispy edges and fried onions. Casual ambiance and a great outdoor seating area. Def a good spot for another wing Wednesday happy hour

The food was disgusting it's not what it looks like in the photos…read more Plate #1 Rice was old and cold shrimp was grilled until it were burnt, my daughter was celebrating her birthday and we decided to check this place out after two bites she said I don't want this cold burnt food it's disgusting Plate #2 was Bayou Shrimp Dinner the shrimp was fried in old shrimp batter and old grease the French fries were ok that was the only thing that looked worth eating. Food totally different from the pictures the restaurant posted. Don't waste your money or your time we were so disappointed in this place. They are no where near New Orleans food not even close!