Ambiance and service were great every time I went. The food is authentic and delicious.

Delta's a nice experience. When you walk in, you're greeted with a pleasant atmosphere, and the hostess who greeted my friend and me was very welcoming to us as firstcomers. From the get-go, the staff is very kind, respectful, and quick to take your order. I got the cornbread, which, at similar restaurants, is typically free as a courtesy, but here it was $3. The cornbread was great; I'd give it a (9/10). Shortly after, our food came as I had ordered the fried chicken entree, which came with baked mac and cheese for an extra $2. From the bite of the mac and cheese, it came out really good; I enjoyed the crust and seasoning, and I would definitely order the mac and cheese again (10/10). I would give this restaurant 5 stars if only the chicken had come out better. It had a good crunch, but the taste was honestly pretty bland. I wanted some juice from it, considering it was dark meat, but it was also fairly dry. It wasn't the worst fried chicken I've ever had, but it definitely didn't make the list (5/10). All in all, this place was a good experience. The staff was nice, the wait wasn't long, and the portions of the sides and food are very big. The only improvement is that the chicken needs better flavor and less dryness. 3.75/5; good. read more

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I have never had an unpleasant time at Delta's. The food is always delicious, drinks are awesome, staff is friendly, and the vibes are A1. Best to make a reservation during prime hours because it fills up quick, especially for brunch and times when there is live music (there is a fee added to your bill when there is live music). I got the fried chicken meal with mac & cheese & collards shared at the table, mac is +$2 extra, but worth it! The chicken was fried to perfection, came out hot but not greasy. The collards had a lil kick, but no complaints. The drinks, babbbbbbby. Get the Delta Heat, comes with a little presentation and the drank be dranking! Delta's is always clean, bathroom is nice as well. Only FYI, there is a flight of stairs to get to the main dining area. read more

Delta's - Catfish and red beans and rice - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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I recently visited Delta's Restaurant in New Brunswick, NJ, and it definitely delivers when it comes to atmosphere and overall vibe. The space is very nice and feels upscale, especially the upstairs area, which has a great energy and feels perfect for a night out. It is the kind of place you go not just to eat, but for the full experience. The service was quick, and everything came out in a timely manner. That said, the restaurant does automatically include a 20 percent gratuity, and you can sometimes feel that the attentiveness is a little less sharp because of the guaranteed tip. They also charge for everything, even cornbread, which you might expect to be complimentary at a Southern restaurant. As for the food, the calamari was hands down the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, crispy, and packed with flavor. I would honestly go back just for that. The fried chicken is their signature, and while it was very good and well seasoned, I would not say it beats Popeyes, especially considering the price point. It is definitely solid, but the cost makes you compare it more critically. Overall, Delta's is on the expensive side, especially for Southern food. However, the vibes, drinks, and entertainment make it a great hangout spot. Just keep in mind that entertainment usually comes with an additional charge. If you are going for the atmosphere and a fun night out, it is worth checking out. If you are strictly going for value, you may feel it is a bit overpriced. read more

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I've gone to Delta's several times in the past. But I haven't been since before 2020. I went in March as one of the ways to celebrate my birthday. The staff is really nice and accommodating. I was surprised that the meals only come with one side now but I guess that's the sign of the current times. Food wise everything was great as always. My only issue was the entertainment. I wasn't a fan of the live music, it was kind of chaotic. Normally if that was the case at any restaurant, I would ignore it but they charge an entertainment fee on the bill if a live band is playing. I kind of find that a bit absurd especially since I was upstairs and no where near the entertainment, i just could hear it because the audio was booming through the restaurant. But other than that, they are always consistent with the quality of their food which i appreciate. read more

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So we were in the area and I decided I wanted to visit my old neck of the woods from my college days and we landed at Delta's. Delta's was the ultimate treat as a college student. As such we went for a Sunday brunch ~12:30/1pm and we were absolutely not disappointed! Initially the server felt off putting but as the meal and experience went on the vibe significantly improved. We were made aware of the entertainment fee that is included in our final bill, but the DJ had the best 90s/2000s R&B and hip hop, which made us gladly pay. We sang our hearts out and ordered the most delicious soul food (both the mains and sides)! We had indulgent cocktails and found ourselves there beyond the regular seat timing. We absolutely lost track of time, lost in and enjoyed our experience! I honestly can't wait to go back, but heard the menu is changing so I'm a bit concerned that the change will be drastic. read more

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I went to Delta's for a celebratory dinner on a Friday night and had a very pleasant experience! Our waitress, Amber, was on top of it and extremely friendly and attentive. The restaurant had a nice vibe and although we sat upstairs, the music downstairs was nice as we passed. The food itself was also delicious! I had the beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, asparagus, candied yams and red velvet cake for dessert. My favorite was the candied yams. SO good! I would highly recommend this restaurant and would love to return if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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This place up north was fire. Went here for a birthday dinner but it is worth the drive from Delaware just for don't. Place had a chill vibe with live jazz playing. Man, I tried everything there. The turkey wings were fall off the bone good. The collard green dip was excellent also. Service was on point and she made some excellent recommendations. read more

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The food was good, but most importantly, the energy and the vibe was really good and the service was great. I really liked the environment and loved the music. It was calm and sexy but not dull and boring. The drinks were stiff and the staff was extremely hospitable. I would definitely go back when craving southern food. read more

Delta's - Fried Chicken & Belgian Waffle, Mac & Cheese, Smothered Turkey Wings - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This place was jumping for a Thursday night. The DJ was planing all the good music and it was a nice vibe. The party was downstairs and the seating upstairs which was awesome keeping it separate but still being able to vibe. The food was decent. The fried chicken was cooked to perfection and the Mac and cheese was okay. The corn bread I should have taken it home it was sooo good. I will say the service was SLOW. The waiter we had did not give us much attention and it took about 30-40 mins to get our food out. We had to flag him down several times and was severed after another party who sat down after we did. Overall I would come back on a slow day if I'm in the area. read more

Delta's - Menu - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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This was my first time back at Delta's in New Brunswick since 2023, and I finally tried their oxtail-it was rich, flavorful, and tender, just as I hoped. The vibe was lively with live music, though it was a bit too loud to really enjoy conversation. The service was friendly, but I did feel like they tried to nickel and dime us with extra fees, which was frustrating. We were charged a live music fee, an automatic 20% tip, and when my friend ordered the short rib - which was clearly not freshly prepared- the manager didn't take it off the tab. I am really disappointed, since just a few years ago this place was spectacular. I am unfortunately not coming back. read more

Delta's - Oct - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I would like to say supporting small business is healthy and helpful but in this case it's a no. Deltas has fallen off terribly. The Sunday afternoon brunch was a big drain. Driving to get there and then having to pay for parking first miss! The crowd was small. The music was good until I learned the restaurant charges a 8.00 event fee. On top of the required added 20% gratuity. The service was good but the food was not. Crab cakes are meant to have crab meat not a bunch of unidentifiable filler A plain salad was 18.00 plus to fit some rubbery chicken. All sides are additional...my oh my 14 for Mac and cheese and 12 for collard greens. Neither of which had any flavor. Definitely not your typical southern nor soul food style I hope your new location has a new staff that can cook otherwise Newark will see you gone asap. Very disappointing!!! read more

We hosted our statewide Founders day here and overall it was a great time. Although it took awhile for the time block to start for our brunch, they made up for it in the end. The food was delicious, my favorite was the salmon cake and french toast. It wasn't busy for a Sunday and we were able to bring a DJ to set the vibes. Pricing wasn't bad at all and they made sure we had everything we needed before and after our event ended. I would visit again to grab some regular menu items vs. the fixed menu we had. read more

Great soul food spot with friendly customer service. Sometimes they have live music and the seating nice upstairs and downstairs. Just about everything on the menu is delicious. read more

Pros: - Sunday Brunch menu! A+ - Attentive service - Live music either band or DJ - Bi-level seating - Signature cocktails - Great ambience and decor - Table linens are a bonus - Booth seating available - Great gathering spot for happy hour - Bathrooms are always clean and stocked Cons: - DJ music is typically TOO loud making it a challenge to hear the person sitting beside you, if seated on 1st floor - 20% gratuity is an automatic charge for all tickets, regardless of table size Overall positive vibes and good times at Delta's whenever I go read more

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First time here for brunch and definitely coming back! Ambiance was beautiful and moody. More of a group brunch/dinner place but I didn't get to explore the second level. Absolutely loved the staff - everyone was so helpful with the selection. We tried the red sangria and I've had better but the brandy did peek through so if you're a fan, give it a try. Such good soul food dumplings with the gravy sauce option. The salmon was okay I'll be trying to catfish since it looked delicious but I don't regret the safe option. Dessert was phenomenal. Overall had a great time and good food. Side note: I docked a star because you only have a valet parking option. read more

Delta's - Red Velvet Cake - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Ok let's start by saying the maître.de at the front of the house was rude and highly bothered, I wasn't the only customer who noticed this. But no biggie, everyone is allowed to have a bad day, so I was trying to to let this ruin the meal, especially since it was Mother's Day and all of the other staff seemed very friendly. The ambiance is cute, quaint and cramped, as expected since this wasn't my first visit. Again nothing to ruin a meal/ celebration about. However... the beans tasted like they came out the can. It was supposed to be a sweet jerked chicken but it was giving more of a sweet bbq glaze, but it was good. The yams tasted like they spilled the whole jar of nut meg on them, which was disappointing because they looked amazing but the taste just didn't match up! The appetizer wings were good but chicken that came with the waffle was mid af and seemed like it was cooked with a different batter/ seasoning. The lamb chop lollipops were over cooked but seasoned well. The Mac and cheese looked good but was on par wit chic fil a's.. maybe even Popeyes status tbh. Total let down. Drinks were OK.. like a slight step above mid at best I'm all for gratuity but With %20 gratuity automatically added, for any sized party was weird, Then they ask for additional gratuity on the final receipt. There are No substitutions on the entrees. But you can buy sides that range from $10-14.It was just over priced and weak. Not nasty, not horrible, just weak. I haven't been here in a long time and now I recall why. No disrespect to the establishment but I won't be returning. It was just too lackluster for me and those prices/ demands. I had to put down a credit card to reserve a table, and they also have this disclaimer "Reserving guests has read and agrees to our $8/ person Entertainment Fee, $25 Dessert Fee, and Standard Dining Policies". read more

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Delta's comes through once again! We had my wife's birthday dinner here and mentioned that in the reservation- when we arrived the hostess led us to a private area that made us feel like we were in a prohibition era speak easy. The server Sinorice (sp) was sweet, kind and attentive while at the same time deeply knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. The food was amazing we sampled a wide variety between our party of 6 from buffalo wings (peach bbq) to ox tails to prime rib to the famous chicken and Mac n cheese. You literally cannot go wrong with anything. We also ordered the Pink Diamond and Miracle Worker cocktails which were delicious well-balanced and sufficient strong for the cost. The ambiance is fantastic with a live band, DJ and later karaoke with ample room to dance. My young children enjoyed themselves and tore up their food. To top it off they comped the birthday girl's dessert which was the amazing Banana Pudding. My entire party was happy and had a wonderful evening and my wife had a lovely birthday thanks to the kind staff and great food of Delta's. read more

The place is so nice and clean. The staff is helpful and welcoming. The food is soooo good! Whenever I'm in the area I will always stop to get some. The mac&cheese was made perfectly that was my favorite along with the sweet potato pie. read more

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Seated SAAP. Not an eat and run joint. Ease back and take it all in kind if experience no parking but some how still up and running . Yes this place is worth the trip. read more

I'll start with naming the occasion, my father had taken my family out, to celebrate my and my fiancé's birthdays. We had a reservation, and were seated promptly. The Hostesses were very kind. I had my children with me, and they offered to take and put my stroller away. As we sat down, we were given a few minutes to order, as my father had trouble finding parking outside (they do not have their own parking lot btw). My father and I both ordered the fried catfish with mac & cheese. The fish was great, you could cut it like butter. The macaroni on the other hand, overly salty, I didn't finish it. My fiancé had the barbecue chicken, which he liked...but said it was nothing to phone home about. The restaurant was fairly calm, until the live band started playing. They had a nice set, and I believe they played for at least 30 to 45 minutes. The sweet potato cheesecake was on the house, since it was my birthday. Great, but the end to our evening quickly soured. Not even five minutes into our desserts, we were told that we had TWO MINUTES to finish and leave. Since the party for 8:00 had arrived. I was so taken aback, I just smiled and said "oh okay, sure!". I've worked as a hostess in the past, and have never once come up to a table in that way. I won't give out the waiter's name, but I will say he was male. Glad it was my father paying. He had taken me there once before, for my birthday over a decade ago. Glad to say, they still haven't gotten my money yet! Lol read more

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They got a new menu which is worth trying! The yams are rockin! It's typically a vibe in there, especially first Friday! The DJ is great. karaoke on Thursdays is a good time too. However, heads up, you're gonna pay a 15$ "entertainment fee" that they add to your bill automatically, it's new and I'm not the happiest about it, however, it's always a good time at Deltas. read more

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It has been yeeeaaaarrrrssss since I've been to Delta's. I recently visited with a group of ladies that I'm in a social club with. We had a party of 8. We had a 5:30 pm reservation and we couldn't be seated until everyone or almost everyone was there. Needless to say, we were psst our 15 minute window. However, since we got there so early on a Friday, we were still able to be seated. Once we were finally seated, we placed our drink orders. I got the peach moscato sangria. For my meal, I got fried whiting with mac n cheese and candied yams. I felt like the presentation of the food wasn't as nice as it used to be some years ago, but it was still tasty. My only issue with my meal was the fish. It could've used a little more salt, and it had bones in it. I didn't enjoy pulling fish bones out of my mouth mid-chew. The restaurant definitely passes the vibe check. The playlist was on point. Finding good black-owned spots to enjoy a good meal and some good vibes in Central NJ is like finding a needle in a haystack. Therefore, it's nice that Delta's is still around. I give my most recent experience 3.5 stars but rounded it up to 4. read more

Delta's - Fried whiting, mac n cheese and candied yams - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Fabulous brunch experience! Valet parking was a huge help since we simply were not in the mood to find street parking. Parking looked like it could be challenging in a residential area. The host and server were pleasant, the esthetics were pleasing, fabulous DJ that played all the perfect soulful classics you'd want to hear at a Sunday brunch or family reunion. The music was also at a perfect volume where diners can converse comfortably. Most importantly the food was delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly. The corn bread was light and moist. Absolutely delicious! The place was packed and we were glad we made reservations. They are definitely necessary as this establishment has loyal clientele that always fills this restaurant with very satisfied diners. The cocktails were too weak and sugary but the low end basic full bottle of Brut champagne and choices of juices made up for the disappointing cocktail. We will undoubtedly return again soon! read more

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First time going back since covid. Went for the Biggie Brunch. I appreciated the ability and ease of purchasing tickets through open table. The hostess, Alicia, was friendly and you could tell she was working as fast as possible to get people seated. Our waiter, Robert, was great as well. We ordered catfish fingers, wings, oysters, and crab hush puppies for appetizers and catfish, oxtails, and fried chicken for the meals. The food came out quickly for it to be so busy. I didn't really care for the oxtail, but my son enjoyed the leftovers, so it could just be preference. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. My only complaints would be that by the time we were seated, the menu changed so brunch was no longer and there was some confusion to whether or not a drink I ordered. had been delivered. I will definitely be returning read more

Delta's Is a Scam, Not a Restaurant As a Black man who has spent years working in restaurants--from casual to fine dining--and someone who dines at mid to upscale establishments almost every weekend, I have to say: this place is truly offensive. Where to even start? The Good The décor is nice. The service is acceptable. That's it. The Bad The pricing at Delta's is beyond unjustifiable--it's predatory. We're talking steakhouse prices for soul food without the quality, technique, or product to back it up. Here are just a few egregious examples: * $26 for fried chicken and fries. * $22 for cauliflower and grits. * $16 for four ribs. * $10 for a side of rice and gravy. * $26 for a single piece of catfish with fries. * $25 for two "jumbo lump" crab cakes--except they weren't jumbo, they weren't lump, and they weren't even good. * $38 for four oxtails and grits. * $28 for two turkey wings with rice and gravy. * $20 just to share food with my child. * $8 entertainment fee, as if overcharging on every plate wasn't enough. These prices are insulting, and to make it worse, the food was completely unseasoned. That's not an opinion--it's a fact. The fried chicken was all batter, dry chicken. The lamb tasted like it came straight from the package to the broiler with no care, no technique, and definitely no flavor. This Isn't Fine Dining--It's a Scam Smearing a remoulade on a plate doesn't make you a fine dining establishment--especially when you have the nerve to charge extra for it. Fine dining isn't just about price; it's about craftsmanship, technique, and quality ingredients. * When a steakhouse charges $100 for a dry-aged ribeye, it's because they held that product for 60+ days before making a profit. That's called justification. * When an Italian restaurant prices a dish at $40, it's because the pasta is made from scratch, the sauce is a complex reduction with layers of flavor, and the chef has honed their craft for years. That's called justification. * When a French restaurant meticulously prepares a dish using techniques passed down through generations, that's justification. But soul food is poor food, period--and that's not an insult. It's the truth. Soul food was created out of survival, using the cheapest, most accessible ingredients to turn scraps into sustenance. You cannot suddenly slap high prices on it, call it "elevated," and expect people to buy in. That's not fine dining--that's hustling your own people. The Problem With Black-Owned Restaurants Like Delta's This is why people hesitate to support Black-owned restaurants. Don't blame racism. Don't claim, "Well, people will pay that much at a white restaurant." That's nonsense. You ever see a high-end Mexican restaurant charging $40 for fajitas? No. You ever see an upscale Indian spot selling vindaloo for $40? No. Why? Because these cuisines, like soul food, come from struggle, and their communities respect that history. They know their audience. They price accordingly. They balance quality with accessibility. Delta's, on the other hand, lacks something too many Black-owned restaurants fail to embrace: Self-awareness. Self-awareness of your product. Self-awareness of your clientele. Self-awareness of your competition. This Is More Than a Bad Experience--It's a Bad Business Model I don't leave negative reviews lightly. Check my profile--this might be the first one I've ever written. I worked in the industry for years. I understand that one bad night isn't enough to judge a restaurant. Everyone has off days. But Delta's is different. This isn't about one bad night. This is about a business model built on overcharging and underdelivering. The owners should be ashamed of themselves for what they're doing. And for the first time, I'm saying it outright: Do not support this establishment. They don't deserve it. read more

It was enjoyable, I really appreciated the ambiance. The service was great! I would give it an 8/10 to make it clearer the reason for the 3 stars. The parking situation is dire with no on street parking easily accessible and very delayed valet. I did not like my vehicle being returned with keys in an unlocked vehicle with no one around. I presume this is why they have you pay ahead, but certainly leaving an unattended vehicle is not ideal. The Mac and cheese with crab eggrolls had very little crab as expressed under the picture. My entree was catfish with spicy jambalaya grits. I loved the jambalaya it was indeed spicy and cooked perfectly. The catfish was cooked great but lacked for me in the flavor; I presume maybe because the base was seasoned very well. The cabbage was fantastic, honestly my 2nd favorite part of the meal. The potatoe salad had firmer potatoes than I enjoy. My daughter enjoyed her chicken and sides. My mother had the fried whitting that she felt was salty and collard greens, I tried as well, were pretty bland and crunchy. Overall it was a good experience and I would return if I ever were in the area again as I am not local. It was suggested to visit as I was near visiting Princeton University for a college tour with my high school senior daughter. read more

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We used to love going to Delta's since it's so close to home. Now the food is absolutely HORRIBLE!!! The only reason for the 1 star is because of the server. The venue is too beautiful inside to be serving such horrible soul food. Normally macaroni noodles are cooked to al dente they were so overcooked they were mushy they melted in with the cheese. The collard greens were barely cut up. The leaves were so big and they left huge stems in. Not sure how shrimp can be so bland. It doesn't take much to season seafood the breadcrumbs must have been plain panko. The entire dinner was bad especially for the prices and the food wasn't hot. They need a complete overhaul with the chef and cooking staff. read more

Mother's Day brunch, great vibe with good music. We did the brunch menu. I was craving chicken a waffles with Hennessy sangria -delicious!! The music and service was very good. It's a southern hospitality at its finest. They made my Mother's Day very special. I am definitely coming back. read more

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My first time at Deltas was years ago. I went back a few days ago for a group dinner and had a great experience. The food was amazing. We received complimentary cornbread and butter to start.I got the chicken and waffles with sides of Mac and cheese and yams. Everything was so flavorful and the portion sizes were huge. I made it in time for catch happy hour at the bar and ordered their peach sangria. It was delicious. The restaurant seemed to have gotten some decor updated, as I did not remember the back of the room being decorated like this a few years ago. There was a DJ playing live music which I loved. I will say, since it's not a huge restaurant, it doesn't seem fit for multiple large parties. Our group of 10 had to be split into 2 different booths which kind of took away from the group dinner experience. Additionally parking is always a pain to find in that area , I did street metered parking while most other people on the group did valet (~$20). But I would come back just based off the quality of the food. read more

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Years ago they catered for my baby shower and the food was great. I go from time to time, sometimes they have karaoke night and I believe they have events lined up for the whole week. Great ambiance and decor. Hope to get back soon as I enjoy their service. read more

Always a great time at Delta's one of my favorite go to spots. We attended Sunday Brunch on this day and enjoyed everything as always. Service was great our waitress made it her business to stop by and fill our glasses up when they were empty. Delta's is always a vibe and I just love the whole ambiance. read more

I had dinner at Deltas a few years ago and loved it! I went back last week to celebrate my mom's birthday, and was a little disappointed. I didn't hate it, but the love I had is long gone! Here's why: A reservation with a credit card is required if you want to have dinner here. If you don't show up or do not cancel in time, you may be charged $15 per person. You only have 90 minutes at your table. The clock starts as soon as you sit- NOT WHEN THE FOOD COMES! We felt rushed while there and sadly weren't able to celebrate like we wanted. Good luck with street parking because you probably will never find it. They offer valet service for $20. You have to pull your car to the restaurant that's down the street since they share a valet with them. You text them when you're ready and they bring the car right in front of Delta's. The food was good but not great. We had all of the southern classics- fried fish, macaroni and cheese, greens, yams, black-eyed peas & rice, potato salad & sweet tea. After waiting a significant time for the food, it came out warm- not hot. The mac and cheese tasted like it was made days ago and the yams weren't sweet at all. All of the other items were fair, but nothing to write home about. The sweet tea is $5 per glass and there are no refills so sip slowly. It was my mom's birthday so of course, we ordered dessert. The sweet potato pie was underwhelming and overpriced. The ambiance is nice. A live bad was there during our visit so that was a nice touch. Our waitress was nice but I believe was a bit overwhelmed. The busboys were like vultures trying to rush and get things off of the table so we could leave. The hostess seemed a bit confused and wasn't very friendly when we walked in. We had a 4:30 reservation and the restaurant was empty. We stood there waiting to be seated for about 10 minutes for reasons unknown. You have to climb stairs to reach the main dining area. If you have any difficulty walking, this is not the place for you. I took lots of pictures while there because I will not be back. read more

Delta's - fried catfish, collard greens & mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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This is an updated review as my original was in 2018. For this review I'm taking away a star. The service was good, the nice young lady told us her name but the music was so loud none of us had heard her. The food was fantastic as before. I had the chicken and waffles, so delicious! Everything came out hot and fresh. We had a brunch reservation and with a group of 5 grown women when we get together it's to talk, laugh and eat. We ate but the music was way too loud from Sunday brunch. We asked our server to speak with the manager, but that did nothing. Then the man we saw when we arrived passed by and we asked him, also nothing. I wouldn't mind on a Friday or Saturday, but when folks get dressed up and go out to brunch we don't want to feel like we are at the night club. read more

Loved this place! The food was soulful and flavorful. The place its self was beautiful and a great vibe! Our server was really kind! We ordered a potato salad that we didnt like and they quickly replaced it with no problem! I really enjoyed my experience here overall, cant wait to goback! read more

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His place on a Friday night it's really nice good ambiance nice DJ and crowd. Did not order food as kitchen closes at 11pm. Music is good drinks are okay. Ordered French flirt as a cocktail. Valet parking. It's hard to find free parking. Will return read more

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Ok so I have to be honest here.. Been hearing about Deltas for years...born and raised in New Brunswick but never got to give them a try well. Last week took a friend out to celebrate their birthday and decided this would be a perfect opportunity to try them out mid week. Reservations were made for 730, arrived and had a short wait due to staffing issues, no biggie. Ordered a Margarita at the bar..it was ok. Buzz wise good..taste wise it was missing something. We were seated. The menu was giving me undecided feelings so I asked the waitress... she suggested the soul folk dumplings... and also the crab cakes. Both came out... I proceeded to open the oriental style container only for my eyes and starving belly to see these little flat dumplings that were supposed to have a soul food mix inside but all I found was collard green flakes...nope they go back. Ok now I try the crab cakes.. uhhh honestly not a real crab cake and I ate it out of pure hunger lol It was giving Restaurant Depot box crab cakes unfortunately.. Entree soon arrived after, I ordered the catfish with Mac and cheese, and yams with a Cornbread basket my guest ordered baked chicken and same sides. Catfish should have been fried 2 minutes more and some more seasoning in the batter. Mac & cheese was bland. Yams had a yucky after taste and whatever is being used to sweeten the yams is not a quality product. Cornbread add some honey. Uptown was watery. Overall for 115.00 food was edible. Now what I DID ENJOY was the Ambiance...it's a vibe in there & an event was going on which I am sure added to the vibe as they had a DJ and good music. Also all staff the staff were friendly and accommodating. read more

Delta's - Soul Folk Dumplings - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Can I tell y'all I haven't been to Deltas since college 2014 so I was very curious to see how the food compared. Everything was absolutely delicious! The vibes are still the same very much so jazz vibes older crowd! It took us a while to get seated but when we did get seated the food was absolutely amazing! The waitress was good but you can tell she had too many tables she was running around a little stressed out. The food was amazing. The catfish was delicious so were the sides. My date loved the Mac and sweet potatoes! The only thing we thought were weird were the oxtails had an option with bbq sauce I believe. Never heard of oxtails with that but he choose the other option but it doesn't taste like normal oxtails you would get at the Jamaican spot but it was still good and tender. The drinks were delicious. The Hennessy drink the waitress suggested was the best! Of course I got the delta heat with the flame going. Now as the night ended and we were about to order dessert the waitress comes up to us and says "JUST AN FYI WE ARE ONLY TAKING CASH SINCE OUR CARD READER IS DOWN" now our meal was over $200 who Carries that much cash in 2022? We told her we didn't have cash and she told us well you have to go walk to the ATM at the bank 4 mins away...... so you want us to leave.... go to the bank ......and come back and pay????? She said yea it's out of our hands but we are hoping it comes back up. We waited it out instead and ordered sweet potato cheesecake which I was craving from having it years ago. It came without the strawberry drizzle which was my favorite part. Apparently they ran out of it but the card reader came up. We paid quickly and left lol. I will be back but WITH CASH!!!! read more

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Went to Deltas last Wednesday and the heavy set manager was so rude. Took my daughter and wife there cause she goes to Rutgers. My wife is a high charter member of Jack&Jill of America and has often paid for their catering but this experience was awful. She ran upstairs to our table after a second serving came (all you can eat night) stared us all down, walked away then came right back saying not to let our eyes get two big like we starving or something, very nasty like and then told us we can't take a doggy bag, meanwhile every other table had doggy bags and she said she rather we leave the food half eaten on our plates!? The server immediately came over and apologized, FYI the server was excellent and made our night great until this manager person came over. It ruined a celebration we were having for our daughter but with class we still OVER tipped our server and vowed to never return. Delta food is good but watch out for that rude manager. read more

I decided to visit delta's to enjoy some soul food .. I arrived at my reservation time and was seated up top. As we was seated the waiter told us there is a 8 dollars per person charge to pay for the jazz band entertainment.. I thought that was kinda whack to make the guest pay for med entertainment. Also the food was just ok drinks was good we had Ciroc sangria. No bread was offered and the portion size was ok . The entertainment fee only applies to Saturday 6-9 .. I'm gonna pass on delta's... unless I want some med food and some med entertainment.. read more

Delta's - Soul Food Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey