I'm originally from the South. I've lived here over 30 years. I've missed the Southern cuisine and…read morethe sausage! The seasoning of the sausage was added to enhance the flavors of almost everything. From Creole dishes, to sandwiches, breakfast, appetizers, etc. I missed the value of the variety. And then, one day I discovered Althea's! As I walked through the door. I noticed how nice and clean it was. I was reminded of my southern roots. One of the Owners kindly greeted me. He shared a little background about the store and products. He asked if I was looking for something in particular. I asked about the sausage. He smiled and made a recommendation. I checked the ingredients and decided to take a package home. It was such a hit with my family. That I actually went back to purchase additional packs. The flavors are spicy and mild. An excellent addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. So, if you're interested make a trial run. Buy at least one package. You may be surprised at Althea's quick addition to your grocery shopping. Enjoy!! Peace & Blessings!~Em :-)

First and foremost, the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo was amazing. I love gumbo, so finding this place…read morewas such a treat. When we were there in February 2026, we met Reginald. While we were talking, he learned where I work and what we were going through. Without hesitation, he wanted to help. I connected him with the right person, and he generously donated approximately 70 gallons of his Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, along with rice and spoons, for all three shifts. He is truly an amazing person, and his food is just as incredible. Thank you, Reginald--my coworkers and I are so grateful for your kindness and support!

This place has the BEST food and the friendliest people ever! The chopped cheese burger is very…read moreflavorful and juicy! You'll travel far and wide to find a better burger. The fries are seasoned up and the wings are perfectly cooked, so tender and tasty! Find this spot in the student union building at Highline College. The tables are in a space with lots of light and it's great!

First time trying this but I have been to Jumpin Jambalaya a couple of times and have always ended…read moreup eating everything way too quick lol. This is new to me but I enjoyed it so much especially with the hot sauce

Chef Billy was a delightful chef to work with. We hired him to cook us a four course Valentine's…read moreDay meal for myself and my husband and he did not disappoint. He was easy to communicate with, wrote us an excellent menu, had a fair price, was punctual and polite. But the food was INCREDIBLE. We were both blown away. Every course was just delicious. We had: Crab stack with mango, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, ginger lime dressing. He left us a WHOLE BOWL of king crab behind because he had extra. Seriously amazing. Salad with Kale, reb cabbage, Brussel sprouts, cosmic crisp apple, pumpkin seed, pecan, pomegranate, maple-lemon vinaigrette. This was the best salad I've ever had. Beef filet, thyme, rosemary rub, spiced pumpkin puree, blackberry red wine reduction, Brussel sprout leaves, radish slices. Every flavor came through. I especially loved the red wine reduction Spiced southern red velvet cake, fresh berries, mint, rosemary. And he brought my husband two gigantic dark chocolate dipped strawberries to accommodate his allergies! Both were amazing. My husband is both dairy free and gluten free and Chef Billy made it a point to make sure everything was customized for his allergies. He was so easy to work with. And on top of all of that, he left our kitchen SPOTLESS. Cleaner than it was when he arrived. We could not recommend Anita and Joes enough for whatever your event may be! I want to add that he didn't ask me to write this review, but he absolutely deserved it.

It was my birthday and I wanted to hire a personal chef for a plated dinner for 22. After doing…read moresome research I chose chef Billy of Anita and Joes. The communication was excellent and he was very accommodating down to personal dietary restrictions for one guest. The food was delicious and all my guests were very happy. I would recommend Anita and Joes and will hire them again in the future.

This place is truly a hidden gem (well worth the 30 minute drive)…read more It's one of the only places that feels like it cares about their customers. The quality and portions are fantastic. They've got big shareable platters and seriously high quality food compared to everywhere else that's been slashing quality and raising prices. I heard ownership changed hands for the first time in 30 years as of two weeks ago and truth be told, I'm terrified that there might be changes coming..

We ate here last night. We came for the coconut cream pie that we had previously and this time we…read morewere extremely disappointed! There was no crust, the pie itself was not cream it was more like butter and the serving size was very unappealing. Large servings do not make up for quality! The halibut and seafood pasta were excellent and the service was great as well. Whoever changed the recipe for the pie, shame on you.

Best fried catfish I've had since New Orleans. Live music, cozy vibe and the owner is one of a…read morekind. Bar tender makes you feel like a regular and let's give it up one more time for the catfish. Well worth the drive from the city.

Dat Creole Soul now has a brick and mortar place down in Des Moines, Wa! The owners name is…read moreHampton and he is also a flight attendant for Alaska airlines! He is one tall dude that has brought his Louisiana cooking to our town! We will definitely go back. Located just off Marine view Drive in the lower part of the brown building at 22341 Marine View Drive S, in Des Moines, wa I had the shrimp etouffee and hubby had the seafood platter. Hubby is not a lover of catfish but the waitress brought him a little piece to try and he ended up liking it and ordering the meal.

Amazing BBQ. I am extremely picky when it comes to ribs and brisket. Ribs, fall off the bone…read more Brisket, not dry at all. The beans mixed with pork and brisket, incredible. I smoke a lot of meat at home and it was nice to finally have some bbq that lived up to my standards. On top of it, extremely kind and welcoming staff and a fun environment overall.

Okay. I knew I was possibly setting myself up for disappointment. By nature, BBQ loses quality as…read morethe day progresses. Once the meat gets pulled from the pits, the clock is ticking. The chances of keeping even a perfect brisket tender and juicy by the dinner service are very slim. It's possible, depending on how you portion and hold the product. But it's unlikely. If your one of those people who stand in line several hours before a place opens in Central Texas, you might have a shot. I took my chances and went on a Sunday, about 5:30pm. I can't say I'm disappointed, because I knew the odds. The brisket was sliced super thin. Probably less than 1/8" thick. Very lean. No trace of fat cap or streaks of fat. It wasn't bone dry, but it wasn't super moist either. Some more fat content would've helped the cause. It was generously sauced and flavorful. But it wasn't as tender and juicy as it could've been The food came out lightning fast, so I was surprised the fries were as good as they were. They were made before I got there if they made it to the plate before I even got my drink from the soda fountain. But they were hot, crispy and tasty. The beans were flavorful, but I think some fat drippings would've improved it. There were noticeable bits of meat (brisket and burnt ends) mixed in with the beans, but it lacked that special something. And heck, they invented cholesterol meds for a reason. The service at the counter was genuinely friendly. Not the fake friendly you get from the budtender at a cannabis shop who wants to know what you're doing this weekend and if you're going to the Dave Matthews concert later... I usually complain about prices in the Seattle area. $26.49 for the brisket sandwich and 2 sides. With a little over 20% tip ($6.00) that came to $35.24. But with a unlimited soft-serve included for dessert? (the machine is in the dining room). That's very fair (even though I'm a no lactose guy and couldn't partake). If you have a family to feed, that makes this place reasonable. They also get props for the suggested tip options on the tablet. Their max option is 16%. I still chose "other" and entered a dollar amount. And thank god this isn't one of those hipster places. It's a nice place with a pleasant, genuinely comfortable atmosphere. Plenty of seating inside and outside. And its worth noting you don't need a combination number, secret password or safecracking skills to use the restroom. It's just a normal door to a restroom. My faith in humanity is restored.

Hello, I wanted to…read moresay that we absolutely loved the ambiance and feeling of the restaurant. We did want to give some feedback on our dining experience. First of all, I want to give a bit of my background. I have worked in many upscale restaurants and worked with many top chefs, which include Puck, Thomas Keller, and other top chef. I have also owned and managed many restaurants as well. Our waitress was very nice, pleasant and accommodating, however, when she took our order, she did not ask how we wanted our food served. WE order an appetizer and an entree, which I assumed would come to the table one at a time. They both came together, a little unusual, but OK. The $60 king salmon was overcooked and dry, but still very good. The waitress asked how everything was and we addressed our concern about the salmon. Then without a question if we were finished with our plates she picked them up and ran off with them... It happened so fast we were taken aback, because we were not finished with the dish, there was plenty of crab and rice pilaf left on the dish. Finally, it was a special occasion for my wife's birthday, and I had requested that a candle be placed on any dessert she ordered , and that did not happen either. I have had several friends recommend the Copperleaf Restaurant, and frankly I was a bit disappointed for a fine dining establishment. Thank you for reading this,

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar is located inside the Cedarbrook Lodge…read more The dining area was inside the lodge, where you could dine in a quieter, more sophisticated, and intimate seating. The outside was nice too as you could enjoy the weather in a relaxing patio area with nature, manicured green grass, trees, with the sounds of the trickling fountain. They also had a bar area for that very casual, louder vibe to just talk and/or catch a game on the TV. We went with the dining area and Julissa was our server and she took very good care of us. She was courteous, attentive, and thoughtful. She recommended a few of her favorites when we asked her for suggestions. Charcoal Grilled Pork Chop: coconut-ginger braised collard greens, grilled spring onion, pork jus, wasabi butter (4/5). The Double cut portion was cooked to medium. It was tender, juicy, and the juices had a sweetness to it. The wasabi butter was good and not overpowering. I'd order this again. Superfood Salad: white bean hummus, quinoa, kale, carrots, blueberries, golden berries, cashews, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, avocado, herbs, feta, lemon-sesame vinaigrette (4/5). My wife really enjoyed her salad. I admit it was full of good ingredients but a tad bit heavy-handed on the dressing. Don't get me wrong the vinaigrette was delicious. Banana Bread Pudding (5/5) - Moist, crisp on the edges, and smothered in warm caramel sauce - this decadent bread pudding paired with vanilla ice cream was absolute perfection! We'd definitely come back the next time we're in the area. Support your local business.

The service we received from Joshua was out of this world!!! The food was great as well!!read more

Savannah and Pat was an amazing team. Together they took care of a lot of customers. Savannah…read morerocks, she's quick and very professional when she's bartending and making amazing drinks. I had the prime rib tacos and it's so good. This place is the one to go to. Ambiance has a nice vibe.

We finally made it in! On the weekends there's some times a 2 hour wait but now we understand why…read morefor ourselves! Went on a Friday morning at 7:30 and sat right down. Food was great, wait staff was very attentive (even though it filled up right after we got there), and the atmosphere is fun. If eating out is going to be expensive no matter where you go these days, you want to walk away full and satisfied and we were! It was extremely reasonable considering the quality! So thankful. Bacon, sausage and french toast were AMAZING!

I've been going by this place for years without realizing how good it is - I missed out!…read more We went on a Saturday at 9:30 and it was already bustling, although we were seated right away. We ordered the mole chilaquiles and the churro pancakes and were pleased with both dishes. The mole was great and a huge serving, and the pancakes were three huge fluffy pancakes with ice cream and whipped cream - we could each only eat half and now we've got leftovers- yay! Pancakes also came with eggs and three huge pieces of bacon that managed to be both thick and crispy - delicious. Service was super fast and friendly. We will certainly be back!