i've come here for brunch as an after birthday tradition with my aunt for a couple years now, and…read moream never left disappointed. the food is impeccable and the friendliness of the staff always leaves a smile on our faces when leaving. one of the staff was even kind enough to take the time to step aside and offer us directions elsewhere as we were leaving. the tables are quite small, and it can definitely be a crowded dining room but one that is full of color, culture, and smiles.

So I went twice I went on a Tuesday and then I came back on a Saturday. On Tuesday we went in the…read moreearly afternoon. And the food was a lot better. It was fresh and it was good. I literally ate everything on my plate. Then we came back on a Saturday early evening. And the food tasted old. I noticed when I was checking my receipts on Saturday. The guy has said oh you don't have to tip because you're a huge party. When a party of six your tip is automatically included which is the 18%. and I was like oh wow we had six on Tuesday and I left a $25 cash tip. And he said although waiter should've told you it's automatically taken out and the 18% was already taken care of. And I was like no I handed the waitress $25 cash and she never said 18% was taken out and I didn't pay attention to my receipt cause I had children with me but then when I looked back in my car on Saturday night from Tuesday, I realize that she double charged me. So on Tuesday she got over a $50 tip. The waitress on Tuesday she was a Hispanic lady with dark black hair. She robbed me. So please be aware you're going with the party of six or more. They automatically take out 18% gratuity. And I did not like that because she should've told me that you don't have to leave cash. She knew my kids were crying and I was trying to yo leave and not distract the other guest. But on the positive note, the place is nicely decorated. And service is good. I just felt robbed, so for that fact I will never ever be coming back. If you were looking to try this place for the first time come early if you want hot fresh food. If you come later in the evening, the food does taste old.

First time here and I knew I'd love it. My mom raves about it all the time so I knew I wanted to…read morecome while visiting in town. I ordered the jambalaya at first, wwaaaay toooo spicy for me. I honestly did not like it at all, however kept it to give to my brother in law. The cornbread is bomb though! My mom loved her catfish. I ended up ordering the shrimp po boy extra shrimp and it did not disappoint! It was bomb! Highly recommend! Perfect flavor and texture. Also the establishment was clean, great service and they have a full bar and even seen they have a good happy hour. Overall, highly recommend!

You run the risk of finding a dud when you try new restaurants and this place would get zero stars…read moreif it was an option. My family and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, the booth seats were uncleaned from previous guests and taped like the seats were cut or cracked. The food came out hot which was the only positive but my eggs had black marks from an uncleaned griddle, the "house made" corned beef hash was atrocious and the veggie omelette had canned mushrooms. Nothing was fresh even the condiments on the table were only a third full, when the waitress came by to ask if we wanted boxes and I said only one she looked down at my full plate of food I didn't eat and didn't say a word. Would never return but hope to find much better eats next time I'm in Tacoma.

This was some of the best catfish I've ever had! Everything was cooked to perfection crisp coating,…read moretender juicy meat... the best thing was the banana pudding it was just like the one my grandmother would make every thanksgiving and I'm making a trip in November hoping they have more so I can sell it as mine at the next gathering lol. The place is vibrant and has some cute instaworthy picture props. Great service too a true home style restaurant

Hot Fish House feels like I stepped back into my childhood walking into the many small family owned…read morefish markets in Augusta, GA with my parents. Hot Fish House provides a place for all to come eat really good food, in a very welcoming atmosphere, and receive excellent family oriented service while being reminded while you're there, your family too. Every order is prepared fresh making the fish and shrimp crispy and hot. My husband and son devoured their order within minutes. We will definitely return, and highly recommend Hot Fish House!

From the moment my husband and I walked in, we were treated with such genuine hospitality! The…read morestaff was absolutely amazing and made us feel so welcomed. The food came out quickly, fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious! We tried the wings, shrimp, greens, mac and cheese, and candied yams, and everything hit the spot! It definitely satisfied all of our Southern food cravings. We had such a great experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be returning every time we're in town! Highly recommend!

Everything was great and I mean down south good. I had the wings, Mac , yams and greens …read more ya heardme

Great food, fun atmosphere, and it feels good to support a small, local business. The waffles are…read moredelicious but I usually end up with a chicken sandwich...

Craving chicken and waffles? Then head over to Buddy's Chicken & Waffles in the Lincoln District of…read moreTacoma. The shop has counter service only and no cash is accepted. We got there right when they opened at 10am and had fast and friendly service. Recommendation: Try the Southern Cornbread Waffles with two handbreaded chicken tenders. We opted for one spicy and one original chicken tender. So good!

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 Altha'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 Altha'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!

Exactly what you want when you advertise yourself off of a New Orleans themed establishment. The…read morequality of the food with a diverse menu straight from the Bayou is an excellent choice when you find yourself in Puyallup. I came here to have lunch and a drink. The fried oysters and fried chicken gumbo are excellent choices upon which I feasted. Both were excellent and I particularly enjoyed the gumbo. Fortunately, I came before the lunch rush so parking was fine for me. I can see why some might complain on the parking lot size. The restaurant had both sitting in the bar area as well a separate section. The ambiance overall brought me back to the time I was actually in New Orleans. The service overall was really good. I wasn't in a rush but I did take awhile throughout the meal to be checked upon for drink refills and getting the final check. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I do look forward to coming back and tasting my way through the menu.

We may have caught this place on an off day. The fair grounds are across the street and it was the…read morelast day of the fair, so they could have been out if stuff due to higher crowds earlier in the week. PARKING: basically doesn't exist at the restaurant. There was nobody there when we went, but the parking lot was full. There is a free public parking lot nearby thought. AMBIANCE: It's nice inside and seems like a nice place to sit and relax to have a few drinks and eat.... Maybe. See next. SERVICE: Very friendly but Slow. Very, very slow. The restaurant was empty and although we wanted multiple drinks with our food, the server basically never came back once we ordered our entrees. So miss on their part. They could have sold 2-4 more cocktails. COCKTAILS: Good. Very expensive but we enjoyed them. Expect to spend $15 a cocktail. But again, there was nobody here and it took forever to get the drinks. FOOD: Also very slow. And just ok. Not worth the $20-$30 cost. We originally wanted the creole french dip, but were told it was out. We then ordered the bourbon street burgers. They took a while to come out but surprisingly came out before our daughter's kid burger. I was nearly done with my burger by the time my daughter's food came out. THE GARLIC FRIES ARE NOT GARLIC FRIES. THEY ARE JUST SEASONED FRIES. BUT GOID SEASONED FRIES. BUT DINT EXOECT GARLIC FRIES.

Very family oriented, friendly, clean, fast. Very reasonable…read morend very good nd fresh. Always so....busy nd crowded. A place to call in nd or drop in to order either way their the best, would recommend to everyone.

This place is bomb! The fish sandwich is huge and I ate off of it twice. I just warmed it up in…read morethe air fryer and ate it the next day along with the fries back in air fryer!! Love this small BIPOC business!!

DND Soul Cuisine is absolutely AMAZING! The food is so delicious, flavorful, and cooked with love!…read moreYou can truly taste the care that goes into every dish. The customer service is just as wonderful as the food. The owner and her granddaughter are phenomenal people--so welcoming, kind, and genuinely passionate about what they do. If you're looking for delicious soul food and great customer service, DND Soul Cuisine is definitely worth trying! I highly recommend supporting this amazing family-owned business. Keep up the great work, DND Soul Cuisine! You have a customer for life!

Bestie and I stopped by DND Soul in the middle of running errands on a Saturday, and I have to say…read more from the moment we walked in, the vibe was there. First off, the playlist? Straight cuts back-to-back. Whoever had control of the music understood the assignment. The atmosphere was chill, welcoming, and just had that cool, laid-back energy. The customer service was amazing as well. The lady at the front greeted us with such great energy that it instantly set the tone for our visit. Now let's get to the food. I had the catfish with collard greens, black-eyed peas and rice, plus white bread. My best friend had cod with mac n yams, red beans and rice, and cornbread. The sides actually came out before the entrée, and we were so hungry that we completely forgot about taking pictures of everything. The food was definitely giving comfort-food energy and was top tier overall. The catfish? Whew, so bomb and full of flavor. Oh and let's not forget the homemade tartar sauce. If I had one small critique, some dishes leaned a little more on the salty side for our preference, but not enough to stop us from coming back. We were actually too full to even try dessert, and now it's officially on our to-do list for the next visit. Overall: good food, good vibes, good music, and great customer service. We'll definitely be back.

We enjoyed a delicious late lunch at Dragon's Crawfish. Four of us shared crawfish, headless…read moreshrimp, and sea snails - about 12 pounds all told in their Very Hot garlic butter house sauce. We added some sausage to the boil and had a side of fries. Our server cautioned us about how spicy the Very Hot level is, but we assured her we could handle it. It is VERY HOT - but super flavorful. The pepper was fruity, a bit citrusy but not mouth numbing at all. Our noses ran, tears were shed - but nothing kept us away from digging in. The crawfish were naturally sweet. The sea snails (new to all of us) were delectable, briny with nice flavor from the sauce. They're quite chewy, but overall a win for us. The shrimp really took on the flavor of the sauce and were little bombs of spice. The restaurant decor is utilitarian, but that's fine. We care more about the food, which was worth every cent. This was not our first visit to Dragon's Crawfish and it won't be our last.

Fried calamari, seasoned and crunchy. Garlic parmesan…read morefries... was expecting garlic pieces and freshly grated parmesan. I love fries so, it's okay but I've had better. I guess for $3.99 what should you expect. The crab boil was ok. Some parts were still cold. We asked for headless shrimp so I assumed that the shrimp would be deveined too. The garlic butter sauce didn't taste buttery and I think the garlic is jarred garlic. Don't get me wrong. I've used jarred garlic but you shouldn't be able to tell by taste. The sauce seems to have been thrown in after the seafood was warmed/steamed. I felt like all the flavors wasn't infused in anything in the pot (corn, potato, shrimp, clam etc.) I feel bad becauseThe service was great. High expectations after watching a IG video from ErikaTaste. My favorite part was the bread. It's basically the Vietnamese roll, so soft crunchy and fresh. I admit, Captain Crab is still my #1 place for an asian crab boil.