I just moved in the neighborhood and figured I would try it out and it turned out to be a great idea. I ordered the catfish plate. It was seasoned well and tasted great. My son and nephew ordered the wings and had no compliants. We will be back. read more

A must try are the sweet and spicy wins and fries. 1st time and will definitely go again. God bless the hands that made this food, amen.

I was in town for a friend's wedding, after an early reception I started to get late night hunger pangs. After searching Yelp for late night food I decided to venture out and try Clara's Kitchen. They're open till 4am on weekends! I'm glad I did. It was a far better option than Taco Bell. This hole in the wall had really good old fashion "soul food". After perusing the menu, I really wanted to order everything. But I settled on the Catfish platter with 3 sides- cabbage, collard greens and baked beans. I really wanted the candied yams but unfortunately that was sold out. I took my order to go and had a feast in my hotel room. When in Denton do try out Clara's Kitchen. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Catfish Platter! - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

Macaroni not goud! Salty meat! Feels cheap Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen would try again. read more

Delicious! They don't call it Soul Food for nothing. It's like coming home so fitting the decor looks like a house. The service is always friendly. read more

Don't let the aesthetics fool you! It is rough around the edges and may cause you to pause! Hit "play" and go inside! It could use some renovation ...but, as a creative, I enjoyed the "freedom of the decor"! The food was very tasty, and the portions were plentiful. I got the fish and it was delicious. The baked beans were good too! The service was good, as the young lady cooking was able to tell me all about the menu! They have a lot of daily specials! It makes it a lot less complicated for everybody! If I find myself in the area again, I will definitely stop by! read more

Although it may be a converted house, this hole in the wall is about as hole in the wall as you can get. Definitely not going to score any points for décor or ambiance, but the folks are hospitable. The menu is extensive, but maybe too much for what I've always found to be a one person operation. Definitely mixed reviews on all the foods that we have tried, with the exception of very good catfish nuggets and frenchfries - - if you like limp and greasy french fries, which a couple of the people in our family do. After three attempts over the last couple of years, I am not very likely to return unless it is for the catfish nuggets and fries. It'd be nice if they could afford more help and a bit higher quality control. read more

The customer service is very rude when you call and they sell you burnt food do not recommend! read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Burnt pork chop and hush puppy - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

We went here late one night and the staff was super friendly and nice. The wings were good and I truly enjoyed the fries. The good news is this place stays open late at night. read more

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The food is amazing! The employees are so kind and took the time to explain the history of the restaurant. Overall, it is very inviting and you can tell the food is made with love! I'll definitely be returning! read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Catfish Plate - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

We were visiting our son this weekend and 5 of us went to Clara's yesterday. I'm so glad we did-the food is home-style deliciousness! The staff is so friendly and the waitress-kitchen cook-greeter was very caring about our large order. The place is very authentic like being in grandma's kitchen! They were out of a few things including Banana Pudding so we will just have to come back next visit! Oh, and the smell of the food being made, tells you that you're in for a meal prepared with love! read more

Ok, so the reviews were right about them not having things . But'terem..I digress..the fried chicken wings, and chopped beef sandwich SMACKED!!! The wing dings were cooked old school and completely fresh to order ( like RAW, I saw homie put the seasoning on my wings). Seasoned just like Gma did back in the day (not the extra stuff we do today ), perfect . That chopped beef was a huge portion!! It just needs a little more BBQ sauce. Just a little advice, your customer service is on P.O.I.N.T. and your food is VERY GOOD. I think this place could really do well and pop if the owner put some more love and care into this business. You can't be a soulfood spot and missing the soulfood...a little bit.‍ Plus, it would go a long way to clean the oil trays. Although my food didn't taste like burnt oil, it's old. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - My Husband's almost gone chopped beef sandwich with sautéed onions - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

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This is by far the best food I've ever eaten. The catfish 10/10!!!! My picture doesn't do justice for just how good this food is. I deliver for ubereats on the weekends. And always pick up orders from here. So I had to see what the hype was about. And it definitely is good! The staff is also so amazing and always so friendly.. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Fried Catfish Plate / Mac & cheese / candied yams / Added 2 hush puppies to side - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

1st I would like to say that I have ordered from Clara's several times and have even highly recommended them to friends and clients. The will no longer be a recommendation or restaurant used by anyone in my family. We ordered to catfish meals and an oxtail and rice through UberEats and picked it up at the front door as the delivery driver was walking away. After taking one bite my daughter found a fried dead beetle in her fish plate. I immediately went online and asked Uber eats to have my money refunded because we all were disgusted and none of us felt the need to eat our food after the experience. I was only refunded $27.06 of the $69.60 spent. Not ok in my book. The gesture is simply not good enough. If you serve bugs in your food and someone discovers it...you should fully refund them. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Fried beetle in food - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I visited the past on May 7, 2025 (last night). I have deep regrets. Now struggling with intestinal discomfort. The chop beef was more fat than beef and cold. The collard greens were cold with little to no seasoning. Okra was good. read more

I had their meatloaf with greens and fries. My friend had the chicken and stuffing with yams and cabbage. Had it delivered. We both enjoyed our meals. One of the best meatloaf dinners I've had in Denton. The delivery was fast. Definitely will be a place I order from again and again. I live a few blocks away. read more

Got my food fast. The meats are great. Got the fried pickles, my fav. Wife never liked fried pickles, this time she was begging me for more. The sides and pies need help. Cabbage is more like kimchi, expecting something a little more fatback and butter style. Wasn't bad, just not my expectation. The sweet corn.... Could not eat it. Tasted all kinds of weird, hint of butter and and garlic that quickly morphs into a sour musty flavor. The corn also served in a goo like sauce. Pies were flavorful, but a little under done. Sweet potato and chess filling where still a bit loose and dripping. Prices are amazingly affordable. Will be back. read more

I ordered the catfish plate which was truly amazing. I will be going back. Staff is extremely amazing and friendly. Atmosphere is awesome read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

I may have been here on the wrong day... but I expected better. I had a smothered pork chop with Mac and cabbage. Huge pork chop but very tough... even with the gravy. Mac and cabbage were pretty ordinary. Wife ordered the fried sampler but everything was underwhelming for her. Chicken wings were not cooked through, pickles were soggy and mushy. While we sat waiting for our food, the whole place filled up with grease smoke. We still smell of old grease and it's been an hour since we left. I hope it is better for others and we just caught them on a bad day. read more

may have been here on the wrong day... but I expected better. I had a smothered pork chop with Mac and cabbage. Huge pork chop but very tough... even with the gravy. Mac and cabbage were pretty ordinary. Wife ordered the fried sampler but everything was underwhelming for her. Chicken wings were not cooked through, pickles were soggy and mushy. While we sat waiting for our food, the whole place filled up with grease smoke. We still smell of old grease and it's been an hour since we left. I hope it is better for others and we just caught them on a bad day. read more

I didn't quite know what to expect when we got here tonight, but we decided to give it a try. Our order consisted of 2 rib plates, 2 fish plates, and 6 pieces of cornbread. We asked them to fry the fish hard to add a little more crunch. Maaaaaaan! This food was on POINT!! I was highly satisfied. The macaroni and cheese, baked beans, fries....ALL of the sides were good. Everyone had a clean plate. I love that this place is open until 4AM on the weekends. Clara's reminds me of a Southern church dinner in the fellowship hall after Sunday service. We will DEFINITELY be back. read more

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Oh my goodness! When I say this is the absolute best catfish I have had from anywhere I MEAN IT ! It's fried to perfection , flaky , and very well seasoned (not salty). If you're looking to fulfill your CATFISH CRAVING ... Clara's Kitchen is where it's at !! read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

food and service was absolutely amazing. splendid. wonderful. setting was exactly right read more

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Definitely a hidden gem and I will be back for the Sunday menu!!! Wings - buttery lemon pepper sauce so delicious perfect blend of savory and zest. Fries - hand cut with the perfect amount of sweet and salty seasoning. Fries - fried perfectly with a light breading to allow you to taste the fish. Mac'n'cheese - I personally love shells. Cheese consistency between stove top and oven mac and seasoned. Corn - country fried/browned not boiled. Baked Beans - light sauce sweet beans. Greenbeans - seasoned cut beans. Everything I mean everything was cooked to perfection served fresh and hot and seasoned like soul food should be seasoned!! Only thing that was missing was a game of dominoes and koolaid, I felt like I was at a family reunion. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Catfish plate mac'n'cheese and baked beans. - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

Great food!! Perfect hole in the wall restaurant. I got the catfish plate with Mac & cheese and corn. The catfish was so good! It was hot, fresh, and crispy. The Mac and cheese was probably my least favorite which is not saying it was bad! The corn was delicious and I ate it all first because I couldn't stop eating it. Normally I don't like tartar sauce in general but theirs was so good! We also got the wing basket I kept stealing fries from my boyfriend because THE FRIES ARE SO GOOD!! Very friendly people and I would definitely come again/recommend! read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Wing Basket - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Nice little hole in the walk type place. It's literally in a residential community in a converted house. The food was fairly priced, cooked to order and neutrally seasoned. I had the catfish basket which comes with 3 large pieces of fish and lot of hand cut fries. I agree with some other reviews the tarter sauce was not good and has too much mustard. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Catfish Basket - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

This place WILL NOT get another dollar from me after serving me spoiled and smelly fish. The place is so nasty with flies and smoke from burning grease in the back. The grease is old! Fish is apparently old! The food definitely matches the presentation of the building. BAD! Just.......don't go here! Save your time and money. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Spoiled Fish - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

My first visit was before they worked out their zoning issues, it was a Sunday at 1:10pm and they were slammed! They were polite, but super busy. It was warm and smoky from the nonstop cooking and very crowded. It took a while to even place our order since there was a line and their phone was ringing off the hook with call in orders. We were there 47 min before we left with our food. We showed up around the same time a few Sundays later and it was much calmer! Now that the zoning issues are resolved and they have normal hours (Wed - Fri 11am-8pm) it seems their orders are more spread out. They were very welcoming and friendly. We were the only ones in there at the time, but they took several phone orders and were also cleaning. We were there approximately 5 min after placing our order before they set a neat bag on the table in front of us and wished us a good day. After we placed our order, my eyes wandered to a weekday menu. I got really excited and they were very patient with my questions. I can't wait to try their take on chicken and waffles for my next visit. Apparently they deep fry chicken wings and add honey and powdered sugar afterwards. They had 2 tables and about 5 bar seats, so taking it to go is the safest bet. Calling ahead is clearly a popular choice. I'm most familiar with their Sunday menu which is plates (1 meat, 2 meat, etc) starting at $11.99. I looked through their weekday menu which seems to be sandwiches in the $5-7 range and baskets and 1 item plates in the $11-14. They make everything from scratch, including their desserts and corn muffins! They sell cans of soda (Big K, various flavors) for $0.99. I would sum the food up by saying it's very good home cooking. These are nostalgic and comforting meals that will remind you of a grandmother or aunt who was known to be the best cook in your family. So in rating it for what it is, and considering my take on small businesses, this model is always going to be 5 stars in my opinion. Perhaps someone will come along who can cook way better than me, who will deem the food or value 4 stars, but I keep finding myself thinking about my next visit, so I think that says something right there. On our first visit we ordered a 2 meat plate to share for $15.99. I also ordered some cornbread muffins, 3 for $1. We got two colas for $0.99, because it was so warm in there. I asked about the cake and was told it was praline and was cooling from the oven. I got a slice of that for $1.99. We ordered catfish and fried ribs with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. On our second visit, we each got a 1 meat plate for $11.99 and since they didn't have cake that day (wah!) I got a slice of sweet potato pie for $2.29. This time my husband ordered the smoked ribs with spicy sauce, mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. I went with the smothered pork chops with cabbage and candied yams. I do want to mention that when you get a 2 meat plate, you get the same entrée sizes as each 1 meat plate. Also, they seem to give the same huge portion of sides, you'll have leftover sides with a 1 meat plate. I suggest going with the 2 meat plate and sharing for the best value. The catfish was crispy fried with a savory cornmeal crust and was light and tender on the inside. The seasoning had a strong flavor that I think would have been well balanced with some tartar sauce. I am under the impression that I should have automatically received some and they only charge when you ask for extra sauce. I was sad that there was none in there because I think they make their own. The fried ribs had an interesting flavor but after a few bites my husband said they were overcooked. He seemed to really like the smoked ribs from our second visit, though he said he didn't have enough sauce. I'm not big on sauces, but if you are, you should get extras. The smothered pork chop was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. The bone was huge, so it didn't feel like a big portion compared to the other things we tried, but I would still order it again. I really like their small, slightly sweet cornbread muffins. Reminds me of my childhood and they're really good. So far, I've liked all my sides, they've been well above average. One item to note is the mashed potatoes are not served with gravy. That's cool with me, but I know some people wouldn't like that. My husband said they were over seasoned the second time, but they were really good the first time. Their sweet potato pie is very good, but that praline cake is hands down the best thing I've tried. It was so delicious I was licking the icing off the saran wrap and I don't care who knows it. It was phenomenal!! I may make this a regular dessert stop! I'm all about supporting local. They are new and working things out, but I recommend stopping in and giving them a try for a good meal. Don't forget the cake! read more

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Listen, I haven't ate all day long so I ordered the CatFish Basket and it most definitely fulfilled every inch of my tastebuds. I just wish Ms. Clara would find it in her good Christian heart to be a little more generous when it comes to the number of the fish being distributed. I did get greens &&&& I didn't really too much care for it but that's my opinion. read more

Very good soul food, late night spot with comfort food. Wings are phenomenal (lemon pepper ) the chopped beef plate and catfish plate are great! Best food you can get on this side of town at a late hour with great prices! 4/5 's read more

By far the BEST fried catfish! ...and the chicken and waffles...OMG! As my grandma used to say, my eyes were bigger than my belly cause I bought both dinners. The only thing I hate is that I didn't get the recipe for the seasoning. I will be returning EVERY TIME I come to visit my son.#BlackOwned read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

Chef Rosalind ‍has the passion of sharing her family soul food recipes to extend hot, home cooked family meals with the San Diego community at large. She has a wide range of foods: Lasagna, Smoothered chicken, Meatloaf, Fried Seafood, etc. HI prize her amazing sides: cabbage, greens, Mac and Cheese, Smothered potatoes, etc Her desserts are a perfect compliment: Peach Cobbler and Banana Walnut pudding read more

Clara’s Kitchen - a close up of a business card - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

Ok sorry to hate on a local business- I tried- but 2hr wait, lying on the driver whose tip could be affected by your ineptitude, then serving both poorly executed and incomplete orders? Nah. Among multiple other issues, the fact thee or four different drivers is to tickle this because they were so ineffective they had to blame it on the poor drivers that are literally burning money eating in them? Ok so pork. Hop burnt. Drink completely missing. Lied to on first call, unbelievably entitled on second- simply said drinks missing, should I call upon them or Uber to get refund for missing items? Acted like she was SOOO generous to let" me" come by and get drinks myself in varieties I did not order and were not noted as sold out on menu. Other rude, entitled interactions reflecting on a delusional asswad that thinks they can cook. How gracious after burned, 2hr long waited, mediocre at high point, overpriced garbage food. Please- go to cosmetology school or learn CPR and contribute to the planet vs peddling shit at 200% of value and acting like your shit doesn't stink. It does and your attitude alone is reason to NEVER give you another dollar of mine. read more

In honor of Juneteenth I attempted to support a local B.O.B. and order 3 SOUL FOOD MEALS I AM SO DISSATISFIED, DISAPPOINTED AND DISGUSTED! Meal #1 and #2 FRIED PORK CHOP No batter, Dry and No Flavor GREENS Bitter dirty water ( 1 scoop and could not swallow it) Mac and Cheese and Cabbage (Refuse to try) Cornbread (Hard and Dry) Meal #3 FRIED CHICKEN WINGS AND FRIES Look and smell burnt. BANANA PUDDING DRINK Taste like FAUCET WATER Can't even! Left a bitter taste in mouth. I will not even let my Caley Love eat this. read more

Food is big serving. The porkchop has bone in and big size. Its crispy. I like the way they cook the porkchop. I will order again and I encourage others to order from this family owned business. read more

First time ordering from here. We wanted soul food. I don't like to leave negative reviews especially for BOB. I will just say it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worse. They need to Ease up on the seasonings/salt. read more

Clara’s Kitchen - Fried Chicken Wings, Candied Yams, Baked Macaroni and Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Denton, Texas

They're like family I love them Food is great, service is immaculate. Feel right at home being here around everybody read more

Super disappointing. Looked forward to trying this place. I used Uber Eats and was not happy. Part of my order missing and I wanted my cornbread. Catfish was soggy and flavorless. Mac and cheese was basically shells. No cheese or flavor at all. Baked beans straight out of the can. Definitely won't try again. read more

Me and my boyfriend came and both left highly satisfied. The food was fresh and it was amazing.

Food was late. I got sick instantly. The presentation was horrible. And to top it off it was cooked in old grease. The chicken was to hard to bite into. I got the sampler and a fish sandwich that I requested no pickles. They put pickles and it soaked the bread because it's places on top. This meal couldn't be eaten. read more