Lord have mercy on my soul for I have sinned, it was impossible to not commit gluttony at Cherie's Southern Kitchen My boyfriend and I were running errands nearby and happened to stumble across Cherie's, and Praise Jah we found our new spot The oxtails were so tender and fell right off the bone. The gravy was so flavourful, rice cooked perfectly, collard greens beautifully seasoned. Mac and cheese was perfect. My boyfriend loved his fried chicken which was seasoned to perfection and crispy. All food was freshly made and we enjoyed all the music playing while we waited. Forgive me Father as I also got peach cobbler. Soooo good. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Peach Cobbler - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

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I got there around time it opened, but from the gravy consistency I'm not sure if the oxtails were quite ready I'll say.. That said, the oxtail itself was tender & fell off the bone.. Oxtails were hella good! Here's my rating for the sides.. I'll return at another time & try other items. Nice spot, good vibes.. food was ok, could be cuz they had just opened. I will return at a later time. Oxtails 3/5 Rice & gravy 2/5 Greens 3/5 Cornbread 4/5 Yams 2/5 Cobbler 3/5 read more

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I didn't grow up with this kind of food but it made me homesick in the most warmest way! The food transports me to someone's home and having lunch served to me by my friend's mom or grandma. Every bite is different, not cookie cutter flavors or textures. It's just really good, heartwarming food! Cherie and her chefs know what they're doing. I really enjoyed their lemonade too! I don't know what took us so long to eat here, but we'll be back. Maybe even have it as a catering option for parties!!! Not 5 stars because the rest of the staff didn't guide us through the menu though we were clearly struggling on what to get. Customer service needs some work, but that's fixable! read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Southern Fried Chicken Plate and Smothered Oxtail - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

This has been on my must try list for a least a year now, so I was super excited to try this spot out. I'm always craving soul food, so it's nice to have one in the tri-valley. The restaurant is clean with a good amount of seating. You order at the register and then find your seat. They had a jukebox box that played all of my favorite cookout music. The mac and cheese was 10/10! I got the red snapper but wasn't not a big fan of it. But, I did also try the catfish was well, and it was seasoned perfectly. The greens were good and I think I would pass on the yams. But overall, this truly hit the spot and I'll be back. read more

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My friend and I have lunch every 2-3months out. This time we picked Cherie's. Since they've been open we've always wanted to try. Food was really good! Fresh, hot out the kitchen and large portions. Service was excellent, warm welcome in and patient with all the questions we had. I think it was the owner's son. He was very polite and professional. Wish they had real silverware. Loved the music and the atmosphere! This restaurant is a nice touch for Dublin! We'll be back!! read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Southern Fried Chicken Plate, 2 sides collard greens & macaroni salad Smothered Oxtail Plate & side of green beans - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

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Soooooo I did extensive research on this restaurant due to reviews and simply word of mouth in the soul food realm... Came on a Sunday afternoon (before 3p) Ordered - Cabbage - Greens - Yams - Mac and Cheese 2x - Cornbread (got the center piece ) - Catfish Dinner - Lemonade - 7up Cake Overall not impressed, used salt and pepper on everything except yams and catfish. The young lady that took the order was dry and lacked friendliness she didn't even ask my husband the sides he wanted with the catfish dinner. Vegetables were under seasoned. Fish wasn't fried hard and I loved the hot sauce options! Cakes are made in house (I asked) 7up cake was moist and nicely frosted. Ambiance was clean bright and busy and they played Michael Jackson (favorite part) Food was edible but definitely room for improvement in the flavor department (Hear me out, for the area this is a nice addition to the community especially if you don't cook or eat soul food, but if you know the taste your looking for this place may miss the mark) - Happy Yelping. read more

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I went to Cherie's when I was craving some soul food and it HIT THE SPOT. We came in it was easy to find a seat. It was my first time so we got a bit of everything. Food: The gumbo was pretty good. The catfish was AMAZING and so were the greens. The staff was very nice and answered any questions we had. There's was plenty of parking. read more

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Had a solid meal at this place on a Saturday afternoon. First off service was amazing, met 2 lovely ladies that took our order at the front and gave their recs on what to get. Very friendly and inviting staff. (4/5 for service). Atmosphere was also nice when we came in since there wasn't a lot of people there yet, but when more people came it did get busy and packed, so keep in mind if you come around 1-2pm. Now the food: - The gumbo was tasty and packed with flavor but the cornbread could've been a bit moister. - friend had the shrimp creole and liked it as well, could have more sauce though. - The mac and cheese was pretty decent, good flavor and the yams were good as well. - The collard greens were flavorful too, just a bit salty for my liking. But the catfish? That was the star of the show--perfectly seasoned and fried. Overall, good vibes and tasty food! I'd give it 3.5 stars. read more

First off, the music in this place is great - Earth, Wind and Fire, Teena Marie, DeBarge and Shalamar. All my favorites! Service was exceptional. Everyone was so friendly and the staff was moving as the restaurant got busier and busier. The menu had some good selections and we definitely want to come back to try more. For this first visit, my wife got the fried chicken plate and I got the oxtails. Good size portions and everything tasted great. We'll be back for more! read more

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We came here with a large party and had a great experience. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, patient, and accommodating, especially with our group size. There was also plenty of parking, which made things easy. Here's what we ordered: Fried Catfish Plate (with collard greens, mac & cheese, and a cornbread muffin) - 5/5 This was my favorite dish of the night. The catfish was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The collard greens and mac & cheese were both delicious, and the cornbread muffin was the perfect finishing touch. Southern Fried Chicken Plate - 4/5 Crispy, juicy, and satisfying. We also got the mac salad as a side, which was excellent and easily a 5/5. Smothered Oxtail Plate - 3.5/5 The oxtails were tender, but the gravy was a little too salty for my taste. The rice paired with it was really good and helped balance the flavors. Smothered Chicken Plate - 4/5 Comfort food done right. The chicken was tender and flavorful with a rich gravy. Overall, I'd give this place a 4.5/5. The food was hearty, the portions were generous, and the service made the experience even better. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for both small and large groups. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area and craving some good Southern comfort food! read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Smothered Oxtail Plate - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

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Black owned restaurants! My Academy class chose Cherie's for our 25 year reunion this past Friday. What a great decision we met there ordered and we're seated. It was great seeing the fellow and I had the catfish. One of us had appetizers like chicken, wings, and fries. Somebody else had the catfish and then other partner had the oxtails and although I enjoyed the catfish fried Excellent I mean it was not too oily not salty and just crispy and I enjoyed it with the collard greens and the sweet potatoes. I was already up on how good the oxtails were so I ordered the oxtails to go smothered. They were also delicious. Again, I would highly recommend you try this place parking is easy. It's safe. It's great location. The staff are very friendly and it's clean. It has a really positive vibe overall. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Cleaned plates and a to go order! - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

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I have been wanting to try this place out. I'm glad I did! I ordered to go I had to try the oxtail with rice and gravy. It was really good. So was the corn bread. Will definitely order again! Also, tried the catfish with the greens and the candy yams that wasDelicious! My family and I agreed the fried chicken was not what we expected,it wasn't crunchy on the outside and a bit salty. But the Mac and cheese was on point. We will definitely be back to dine in hopefully the first Sunday of the month when they have a the Sunday special, the gumbo and definitely try their dessert. I wish I would've gotten a 7-Up cake, but I took a photo of it. The service was excellent. The place was nice and clean. Lots of people eating there. read more

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This is my second time being at Cherie'sSouthern kitchen in Dublin. The food is spectacular always fresh. Great customer service. The ambience is relaxed. Feels as if you're at your auntie house. I had the gumbo it comes with two different types of sausages. Chicken is very well seasoned it comes with rice and I also tried the cornbread really good and the Sprite in the can is better than McDonald's. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

OMG, I'm writing this after already having been here twice! Once by myself and the 2nd time I brought a friend! Fried catfish and smothered oxtails with greens and yams! On point,the brown butter cornbread was awesome! Forgot to take pictures of the catfish but will do next time! I did also have the peach cobbler...I prefer a flaky crust over a doughy cobbler...not a reflection of their cobbler, more about my preference. Flavor was good, just not my preference. I love that there's a soul food restaurant in Dublin at the mall...and that it's amazing! I've shared the info with friends and will for sure be back! Love the young lady at the register, very nice and friendly! read more

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Never again, chicken is salty and dry Service is so slow, they are not busy and it took 40 mins before my order was served Tables are dirty I need to call Their attention to clean it. read more

Love Love Love Love It! Very chill atmosphere. The food was so good. We all had to take it to go due to the healthy portions. I had the smothered oxtails and gumbo to go. FYI, once it's gone it's gone. The cake doesn't come out of the oven until 1pm. We got there at 12pm right when they opened. No complaints. read more

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Southern cooking restaurants are rare around here, so I wish I could like this place better than I do. Best thing about it is the friendly counter service. Worse thing is that there's no light on the outside sign, so it's difficult to find this place at night in the gigantic shopping center where it's located. Not that they're open very far into the evening anyway. There are a couple specials, like gumbo, on the menu, but it's a very small menu. Basically for mains you've got a choice of chicken or catfish. The catfish, 3 small fillets, was adequately cooked, but rather dry with too crusty a coating. Of the sides, the green beans were stringy, but I liked the rice with gravy. read more

Oh my goodness where to start food was fresh the chicken was so good makes you want to slap the person you are with greatness. Crispy crunchy full of flavor the sides were outstanding. I'm not a Big Mac and cheese person but their Mac is so delicious. Mac salad mouth watering all in all the best southern food place I have been to in a long time. We will definitely return when passing through Dublin. Service was amazing extremely nice staff very welcoming. The whole establishment was clean and tidy plus the bathrooms were super clean. It was the perfect time to visit as they were setting up the Christmas tree so nice and comforting. Did I mention the lemonade was so good I wished I had got a larger size. read more

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First time!! I usually drive to Oakland for my go to southern style. I was excited to find that dublin had this cute place. I came around 6:00pm. It was crowded. A lot of empty dirty tables. Good sign that it's delicious! It was going to be a half hour or more wait for the catfish So I just grabbed some sides. To taste. Im picky about my greens and Mac!! Now TBH the greens a little salty and a tad burnt but I smashed em! Mac and yams killed it! I'll be a regular for sure!! Excited to taste all that they offer. Super cute little place rt next to the movie theater. Girl at the counter was super sweet! Guy who came out kinda looked at me side eyed though, lol all good hahaha read more

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**** SOULFUL SOULFOOD **** Sooooo good !!! I enjoyed , loved and licked my fingers (I never do this) that's how good it is. TRULY SOUTHERN SOULFOOD crunchy crispy fried catfish crispy crunchy fried chicken ALL the rave goes to the MAC n CHEEZ like it's perfectly made total old school flavor. It didn't have a hundred different cheeses. The macaroni was just right ALDENTE not over cooked or hard. The flavor just takes you back to what an old southern scoop of mac n cheez suppose to taste like. The CORNBREAD super moist , buttery just like grandma makes it. YAMS sweet and mouth watering not too much nutmeg, cinnamon or sugar. The PEACH COBBLER was the perfect ending to a southern meal. It too was reminisce of just how grandma make its. The perfect bowl of equal fruit, dough and juices. I loved it !!! PRICE: reasonable SPACE: clean and spacious PARKING: outdoor mall STAFF: very, very nice and welcoming FOOD: DELICIOUS & SOUTHERN Definitely the BEST SOULFOOD I have had from a business in a very long, long time. read more

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Okay so first thing is, incompletely walked by the place, TWICE! I wish they had a bigger sign and unfrosted windows BUT that was where most of my complaints ended. The inside is small but still spacious. There's about 15 tables and you can push them together or take them apart if necessary. You order before sitting down and then they will bring your food to your table. They will not give you a number but they do call your name though, so make sure you're listening. I was going to get the oxtails, but they did not come With any side and with a $32 price tag, I was not willing to buy sides extra. So I settled for the fried chicken plate with macaroni and cheese and greens. The Mac was okay, I wish the cheese was more cheesy and the Mac was more together but it still had great flavor. The greens with the turkey meat were really good. Also loved the corn bread. Ordered a side just because. The pound cake was smackin. I was so mad I didn't order it up front because when I went back it was all gone I will definitely be making the trip to come try them again. Love the family feeling inside the joint. read more

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This review is long overdue. My family loves the food at Cherie's!!!! My personal favorite are the ox tails. They are so tender and flavorful. The accompanying rice and gravy is super delish too. Great sides are the mac n cheese and the greens. They also give good portions and the service is top tier. I used them to cater a private party for us back in March. And everything was done exceptionally well for a reasonable price. I usually do takeout. But the one time I've eaten in the restaurant it was cool. Very comfortable casual setting. read more

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Outstanding, phenomenal, exceptional, perfectly executed! Me and my girlfriend went for lunch last week and I was muy impressed. Everything was delicious, Hot, fresh and the top of what you could expect when having soul food. We got the fried chicken with Mac n cheese, yams, and greens, (cornbread included). I love that the greens are made with turkey and that the entire plate was made to order. There was a bit of a wait for our lunch and it was absolutely worth it. I will be back. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Chicken, greens, yams, macaroni and cheese, cornbread - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

I am so glad that I came here with my friends. I saw a story on Instagram on how a son convinced his mother to start her kitchen. Because her food was so good and he was right. The location is easy to get to. It's right off of 580 in the Hacienda Crossing area by the movie. Theater, there's plenty of parking, but keep in mind that the traffic gets heavy during commute hours. I had the gumbo, and my friend had Mac and cheese with the catfish and greens. We both enjoyed our meals. The bowl of gumbo was huge enough for two people. The only con I could say about this is that I miss old-fashioned taking orders sitting at the table and having your food brought to you. This is cafeteria style, which was not a problem. Definitely will be back! The young man at the counter was very pleasant and gave service with a smile. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Gumbo and corn bread - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

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The guy with the locs today that served our table was wonderful. His customer service really stood out and the food was so good. I've been there a few times while he was working at the front and he always makes us feel so welcome. It's one of our favorite things about this restaurant. We love the new snapper, and the mac and cheese is really good too. read more

I'm an area with limited options for soul food, this isn't a bad one. It was reasonably priced and the service was nice and quick. I wouldn't go out of the way for it, but if I'm in the area I'd stop by. read more

Very poor restaurant! My husband and I ordered dine-in food. My husband received his food and I didn't get any. He ate and we waited for my food to come. It took 30 mins and it still hadn't come. We got a refund & went to watch our movie. I would never dine here again. The cook gave a weird excuse as to why he didn't get the order. Subpar restaurant. read more

The service was excellent they bring the food to the table or you can get it to go. They specialize in Southern food their specialty is Gumbo and shrimp creole I got the fried chicken my husband got fried catfish. The food arrived hot and seasoned well I enjoyed it we will come back again. read more

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We had oxtails & rice, fried cat fish (sorry no picture), mac n cheese & cornbread. We wanted to try green beans (sold out), cabbage (sold out) so I guess that's a good sign. We will go back. The oxtails were "ok". The cornbread was EXCELLENT. The Mac n cheese was ok. The catfish was fresh & delicious! The chicken leg was over cooked (almost scorched) BUT the flavor was excellent seasoning! The customer service is TOP NOTCH! I ordered cabbage & they realized they were sold out, they refunded it & apologized. This was a nice spot to stumble upon! Looking forward to going back for more catfish with cabbage & green beans. The catfish was seasoned very well & perfectly fried! Positive vibes & good music! read more

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They put attention to their food. Every thing on the menu is good. I love the oxtail and my family always orders the fried chicken.

Wow this place is legit and they seem to make everything from scratch and the fried chicken is made fresh when you order, it's not sitting under a heatlamp for a long time. The fried chicken was crisp, tender and perfectly cooked. Even better they have Crystal hot sauce on every table. Ok, chicken was A+, how about the sides? One disappointment was they were already out of mac and cheese and candied yams and it was only 6:30 on a Saturday night. But the collard greens with healthy smoked turkey was fantastic. Such good flavor and with a little kick from some chili peppers. Corn bread was excellent as well. Clearly folks know this is worth the trip as there was a steady stream of knowing customers while we were there. Very friendly and good service too. Only nit is because it seems everything is made to order it can take about 20-30 minutes to get your food, so be aware if you're in a hurry. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Fried chicken combo plate - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

The food is absolutely incredible here. Friendly staff and good size portions. Always have a little bit left over for the next day. The oxtails are delicious and so are all the sides. I wish I could put the gravy over everything! read more

The food was good and largely makes up for a lacking atmosphere. Cherie's is pretty casual, no frills spot with minimal decor and casual service. You order at the counter and food is brought to your table. I was a little concerned when I walked in, as the place seemed a bit understaffed and several tables were uncleared in the dining room. I ordered the fried chicken plate with one wing, one leg, and one thigh with a side of mac & cheese and collard greens. My concerns were largely alleviated once food came out. It took a while, but I'm willing to wait for freshly made food. The food was simple. Seasoned pretty basically. It all had a homemade quality to it. And perhaps most importantly, it was made with care and executed well. The chicken was lightly battered with a crispy outside and a juicy, hot inside. The cornbread was simple but moist and satisfying. The collard greens were nicely balanced. The mac and cheese was perhaps the weakest, being pretty oily and not being very saucy, but for reheated mac and cheese, it was still somewhat satisfying. I ate everything on my plate eagerly which counts for something. I like that the menu is fairly limited and focused. I like that the food is well executed and simple and tastes like home cooking. If they improved the atmosphere a bit (not having a dirty trash can in the dining room behind one of the chairs, not using plastic utensils, clearing tables more regularly, etc.) I think it would have been an even better experience. I'm definitely looking forward to going back. read more

Soooooooooo good! There's nowhere else near me to get catfish and collard greens, and theirs is excellent!! Nice atmosphere as well, and I love that it's easy to get to in the Hacienda Crossing shopping center. I can't wait to order my favorite again: catfish plate with collards and mac-and-cheese. Their fried chicken is delicious too (salty and crispy, like it should be) but we were surprised that the wings and drummettes (that we got with the kids meal) were even better and more moist than the legs and thighs! The cornbread is sweet and delicious, and great for dessert. Like most southern places in the area, this food is made from scratch and made to order, so be sure to order your takeout at least 30 minutes before you plan to pickup. I'm hoping to try their shrimp Creole and gumbo soon! Oh and their banana pudding is delicious! read more

This place has been bookmarked for a while and I finally had a chance to try it. Came here on a Sunday at 1 and it was BUSY. There were a lot of ppl when I got there and more ppl were coming throughout the whole time I was there. They have about 15-20 tables inside and only 2-3 were available. They also have a few tables outside. You order at the counter before sitting down and at times the line was almost out the door. I was debating over the oxtails or gumbo and decided to go for gumbo and a side of collard greens. It took about 30 mins for the food to come out. Not sure if that's usual or just because it was busy. But given the fact that it was busy, I could understand why it took a long time so I wasn't tripping. The gumbo was good, but the soup base was a little too thick for me and it wasn't enough rice at the bottom so I had to keep digging for some. But it was a good amount of shrimp & sausage, and good size crab leg, and the portion was big. The collard greens were good. I would order the gumbo again (after I try the oxtails) but with extra rice on the side next time! read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - chicken and seafood gumbo with a side of collard greens - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

The staff was very polite and the food was all delicious. I also got a side of Mac n cheese which was perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I'll definitely come back here!! read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Smothered Oxtail Plate Comes with cornbread and smothered rice - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

Cherie's is in a great location plenty of parking. She also has outside seating for when the weather is better. This is a small but quaint space inside no-frills. You order at the counter and the staff bring the food to the table along with your drinks. We ordered the oxtails, super tender, came with rice and gravy, which you can taste all of the love poured into making the gravy, fried chicken, macaroni, and cheese, which was good creamy cheesy, the greens were tender and fresh definitely not out of a can. The yams were so delicious, all it needed was pie crust for a great pie, cornbread came with your entrée, well made and not too sweet, topped off my meal with the lemonade. Will definitely be back for the Sunday brunch, which is every first Sunday of the month. Thank you Cherie's for helping my family celebrate my grandson's 14th birthday. We had a blast. read more

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Being from the South, I'm always on the hunt for good Southern cooking which can be a little challenging to find in the Bay Area. So I was pleased to stop by Cherie's late after work on a Friday night to try out their cuisine. We were warmly greeted at this casual dining spot which was clean and pretty bright inside. We tied their fried catfish which had a cornmeal coating and not greasy. It came with 3 pieces of fish which was tender and flavorful, and we topped it with Crystal hot sauce and packaged tartar sauce. We chose to go with collard greens which were excellent and not oversalted, along with delicious candied yams. We also dove into a big bowl of seafood and chicken gumbo which was tasty and mildly spiced. It was full of crab, sausage, shrimp and chicken. We just wish there was a little more rice to soak up the delicious broth. In addition, the warm cornbread was great with the right level of sweetness for our tastes. Overall, it was a great initial experience and look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Yesterday (Saturday, 4/18), my friends and I decided to have an early dinner and try Cheri's. When we walked in, the cashier wasn't very welcoming and didn't greet us. When I went to order, she seemed bothered and acted like she didn't want to be there. One of my friend's meals came out quickly, but the rest of us had to wait an additional 15-20 minutes. While we were waiting, we realized we hadn't received our drinks, so my friend asked about them. The cashier said with a slight attitude, "Oh, I'll bring them out," and then brought them a few minutes later. Our food arrived shortly after. I ordered the Southern fried chicken plate with candied yams and a honey butter cornbread muffin. The chicken and yams were good, but the cornbread was too dry. I had high hopes, but the bad service and mediocre food were disappointing. read more

Cherie’s Southern Kitchen - Southern fried chicken plate with candied yams and honey butter cornbread - Southern Near Me - Dublin, California

Stumbled in here on a Sunday and didn't want to leave! Food is amazing, vibe is even better. Like a friend's house ... if my friends were incredible cooks. Mac & cheese is hands down the best I ever had. Brisket was insane! DJ in the dining room playing classic R&B was the icing on the cake. Will be back again and again read more