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    Cornbread Restaurant & Bar

    3.9 (935 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cornbread
    Jeffrey R.

    DELICIOUS! From the cornbread to the meal. Perfection. Seasoned and flavored. The lightest, crispiest, seasoned wings. Greens, Mac and cheese and those hush puppies Such a friendly staff and service in a nicely decorated newer space. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Highly recommended.

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    LeChele P.

    Sometimes you just need a meal that feeds your soul as well as excites your tastebuds!Cornbread has that meal and then some! The food is flavorful, served at the perfect temperature, and even the sides got it going on! Service can be slow but it is thorough and sometimes you just have to wait for a good thang! All team members that we met were friendly and professional. The restaurant is bright and clean and the head of house is always watching to ensure tables are turned over quickly and properly. There is seating for about 50-60 people and plenty of parking available in the plaza. Our experience did not disappoint, I look forward to the next comforting meal I have at Cornbread!

    Jason C.

    I haven't been back since they moved to the new location. Looks like the buffet is gone and it's all a la carte. I went with an old friend for lunch and after reviewing the menu, we went with the following: - Louisiana Gumbo - Bayou Combo with fried catfish with collard greens and green beans - salmon croquettes The gumbo was decent, too salty, however their gumbo was a lot better than other MI joints. I had the bayou combo, which is worth it as it allows you to try multiple dishes. The cat fish was bit over fried, rib tips were decent and the wings was not bad. The best item was the green beans, seasoned perfectly and it hit the spot. I would skip the collard greens, had better greens at other joints in MI. The service was great, the person working our table was on top of things... this was the only reason why I went with three stars.

    Hush Puppies
    Dale L.

    Tens across the board! Seriously one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a long time. The food was excellent, hush puppies were the bomb, crispy wings, velvety Mac and cheese. The service was friendly. The interior is clean, classy, and jazzy. I definitely will come back.

    Donny W.

    Cornbread is a true treasure in Southfield. I usually judge a soul food spot by the mac and cheese--and theirs passes with flying (cheddar-covered) colors. Creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of richness. The chicken is so well-seasoned, and they've got some awesome daily specials that keep things interesting. The vibe is welcoming, with friendly staff who actually seem happy to see you--always a plus. There's a wide variety of seating whether you're dining solo, with friends, or posted up for their Social Hour (their longer, soul-food-filled twist on happy hour). Great for lunch, great for laughs, and great food all around. I'll definitely be back.

    Alexis M.

    Cornbread Restaurant & Bar serves Soulfood Cuisine & it is located in Southfield, Michigan. Brunch Menu / Brunch Service options are available until 3pm & there is an All Day Menu. Indviduals can place to-go orders. Cornbread has Indoor / Outdoor Dining Areas & a Foodtruck. There is a Bulk Menu - includes Main Dishes / Entrees, Breads & Sides & Sweets that are available to order. Cornbread has a laid-back vibe w/ sleek black-colored table / seating arrangements, dope wall pictures & a quaint bar area. Bri was courteous, kind, etc. Bri well-managed being attentive to customers at the bar area as well as to us patrons at dining tables. Yes, Cornbread has delicious cornbread! The cornbread was devoured as a starter & it was hearty. The Fried Catfish w/ Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens that was selected from the All Day Menu were all flavorful. Bri made my Dorothy Dandridge Cocktail - it was well-mixed / well prepared & it tasted fantastic. Fabulous Oldies But Goodies played in the background...Good Stuff! Cornbread is open weekdays (except Wed.) & on Sat. from 11:30am - 9pm as well as on Sun. 11:30am - 7pm. cornbreadsoulfood.com @cornbread.restaurant.bar

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    Andrea G.

    Overall the restrooms and were super clean. There is ample parking around the establishment and outdoor seating. The tables honor historical figures throughout history. Great services. I have to say the vegan protein was lacking flavor it was missing something I couldn't pinpoint it it needed something to push out the taste 3/10.

    Cornbread and kool aide martini
    Autumnn G.

    My first time here! Came and was able to grab a a seat right At the bar and happy hour was going on, our bartender was a sweetie and gave us great recommendations on what to order. I was able to get the firecracker shrimp and down home wings for $5 each along with a $5 grape kool aid martini. My food came with a side of cornbread. The cornbread was moist, warm and sweet, top tier for real. I was afraid my martini was going to be bright purple but it was a pretty lavender and def tasted like grape koolaid. The shrimp were good but suuuuupwr spicy, the heat overwhelmed the flavor. I think the shrimp themselves could have used a sprinkle of seasoning, however when I ate the other two of three shrimp they weren't that spicy. The wings were three whole wings, which I appreciate in this "wingding world", and were seasoned and fried to perfection. I plan to for sure come back , especially for social hour which is Monday through Friday from 2-7pm.

    Max G.

    Want to be taken to Flavortown? Get down to Cornbread! Flavor, texture, spice levels are all on point!!! Menu is excellent!!! Staff is exceptional!!! The catfish fingers are crispy, flavorful, delicious & the portion size is generous. I could eat these every single day! The yams are succulent, the Mac is cheesy & the hush puppies are... have I mentioned flavorful yet? Finally food that kicks ass!!

    Fish, chicken, and ribs platter with greens and red beans and rice
    Justine B.

    Pros: - large portions - friendly service - tasty, home style flavors Cons: - unbelievably SLOW service omg. It took nearly an hour for our meals to come out. Yes, it was a Saturday night, but an hour wait after ordering is quite lengthy. The kitchen absolutely could use some work in managing orders and sending them out in a timely manner.

    Mark D.

    I ordered catfish, greens and candied yams. The food was pretty good. I just was not happy with the portions of catfish. I received one small piece of fish and one medium sized piece. The greens and candied yams were pretty good none less. The service was super basic. The hostess was very nice but our server was really busy and not so much attentive to our request. The space is really small and quaint but not super inviting. My old fashioned was not like I'm use to in addition. Overall I think I'd return but for carry out only.

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    Prisma ..

    had a very wholesome experience here. it was my first time and I was treated with love and attention! they have the regular soul food menu with all the fan favs. this time around we were able to order fried green tomatoes - I would have liked them a little more fried, but they had a great flavor to em. i ordered their fried fish with greens, mac and yams. fish was perfectly cooked, with seasoned well breading. greens could have used more flavor and I didn't receive any turkey chunks in it, which I look forward to. their mini cornbread muffins stole the show! moist, delicately and buttery. our waitress Danya, was amazing and took really good care of us. she executed our orders with grace and patience and made us feel right at home. i look forward to seeing her next time i come!

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    Nicole A.

    Food Service atmosphere everything was right on with the right on! And our server The Birthday Girl was amazing and made our celebration of our father's repass one that we will always remember and be tremendously grateful for! The entire staff was so accommodating we will most definitely be back!

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    Thanks Nicole, hope to see you soon!

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    We’re happy you joined us for social hour! Thank you for your review,

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    Very nice, I got the chicken and waffles! Friendly staff and good food. Highly recommended!

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    Thank you for the recommendation!

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    Thank you for your review. The gumbo is definitely a favorite!

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    $23 for 6 medium shrimp is diabolical! Mac and cheese is ok. Yams are mid. Greens are good.

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    Ask the Community - Cornbread Restaurant & Bar

    Is catfish the only fish they serve?

    The restaurant also serves perch, salmon filets, and signature salmon croquettes!

    Do they take reservations?

    They do not. But if you call ahead they will let you know expected wait times and may hold a table for you if you are in route. I highly recommend trying them out. Food is great.

    Are the greens made with pork or turkey?

    I was told turkey when I went.

    Is this a buffet?

    No

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