The ambiance is chill but upscale and classy. Black and gold everything and local art work invite…read moreyou into the space. The hostess was insightful and inviting, like eating at someone's house who loves you. Outside of all of that the Mediterranean lamb was phenomenal. As someone who has eaten lamb in the Middle East this was delightful, with the rice and flavorful kale it's a wonderful bite full. Large serving sizes...and that grilled pound cake lawd

The restaurant is small and quaint with about 8-9 tables, I would highly suggest reservations. We…read morewere greeted and sat promptly, infused water was bought to the table and within 3-4 minutes the server arrived. While we waited music was being played so its hard to have a conversation. Music is pretty loud in this small space. We decided on the 3 entrees for 69.00 with a glass of wine. We chose the pepper steak, smothered chicken, orange chicken, catfish and spaghetti, and the bbq catfish. Overall the food was ok., The bbq fish was a little to fishy and the smothered chicken was heavily salted. The star of our 6 dishes was the fried piece of catfish. The food came out quickly but nothing was piping hot. The server was OK as well, he did exactly what we expect of a server nothing more nothing less. I will say next time I would take the drive to the West side location, to me the food choices are better as well as the service.

The service was amazing. Our server was very attentive and the manager was extremely polite. The…read morefood was impeccable and I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a soul food restaurant.

I've been wanting to try this place for several years. The dish that was really luring me in was…read morethe Carrot Cake. I've seen every season of Top Chef and this Carrot Cake won Chef Demarr Brown a challenge. It was pretty spectacular. My only complaint was give me a bigger portion and some more of that carrot caramel sauce. Also had the gumbo which was also delicious. I look forward to returning for a full meal and another piece of that cake.

Went to Soul Food Lounge for a birthday dinner. The space is pretty small and every seat was taken,…read moreso there is really nowhere to wait if you do not have reservations. Definitely book ahead. We all ordered the Grand Tasting, which lets you try three entrees plus a beverage. It was so much food but everything was delicious. I had the short rib, fried chicken, and catfish, each with different sides. The only thing I did not really care for was the dressing. They also had live entertainment, which made the vibe even better. Customer service was just okay, but I would still recommend it. I definitely want to try their other location since I have heard the menu is different.

Had a galentines brunch with my girls this Valentine's Day and I'm so so happy my friend…read morerecommended we eat at The Soul Food Lounge. Because it was a busy holiday we had a reservation made for 1:30 pm, and of course my friend group was running a little late but they were so friendly and accommodating. There was a 90 minute time limit to eat due to how busy the day was, but they were so kind to start the clock after everyone in our party showed up. Now for the good stuff! The food? Phenomenal! On the menu they have a special called the Grand Tasting where you can get 3 sampler entrees and a free glass of champagne or wine (red or white), all for $69. Everyone in my group decided to get this deal so we could all sample one another's food. I ordered the Tuffle Lobster Mac and Cheese, The Carolina Creamy Shrimp and Grits, and the Sicilian Sriracha Chicken Parmigiana. Everything was fantastic, so incredibly delicious. For the entrees to be samples they were a pretty decent size. The shrimp and grits and the Mac and cheese were absolutely perfect 10/10. I wish there was a location in the suburbs I would go here all the time! Huge thank you to the staff for their great hospitality. I almost forgot to mention that this place has live music, which definitely helps create an enjoyable vibe while you're dining. This place is a must try!!

We had been talking about the absence of REAL soul food in the city. Sure, you have those upscale…read moresoul food "inspired" places now but they just don't have the same soul to it. So glad we stopped. We were having a hard time finding a place in the neighborhood that just had good food and a place to sit down. I'll be honest, this is not without the neighborhood charm but that's REAL Chicago. It takes me back though. It was nice to see folks coming in and patiently waiting for their orders. As for the food. My god. Everything was spot on. The Mac and cheese was real Mac and cheese. It wasn't hiding behind an overload of cheese. It reminded me of my mom saying get that block of cheese out and get to shredding. It was the real deal. I don't even like cornbread like that but the muffins were banging! Portions were a good size. Prices were reasonable for what you are getting. The sweet potatoes had a special ingredient that I won't share. You gotta go try it. Again, not a huge sweet potato fan but this was like good sweet potato pie. Nothing but good eating here!

Amazing food and service peach cobbler was the best I have ever had for a restaurant all most like…read morehome made. Cat fish was great nice and flaky and crunchy and very lo salt. The greens mustard and turps were very good. They add ham hocks in there greens. Corn muffins were very good.. Now the ladies that took my order were very nice. I challenged one lady, to prove to me that her peach cobbler was good... she won the bet I gave both ladies tips. A true test is to me is too reheat there food in the microwave the next day... the taste of the food held up too my Expectations. Oh the chicken wing are the best I have ever had because (get ready) they have the nerve too drip there chicken wing's fresh I swear un-f-ing believable.. Anyway I think this one better Soul food establishment... Thanks for reading Stephen

The food was fresh, not overly seasoned, and definitely not salty. For a first-time visit, I have…read moreto say--it was delicious. I ordered the salmon croquettes, collard greens, and fried corn. My friend had the lamb chops, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes. Everyone was pleasant. They greeted us as soon as we walked in and explained how everything works if you're dining in. The ambiance felt like a relaxed café--comfortable, welcoming, and come‑as‑you‑are. We were very pleased with both the food and the service.

If you haven't been to Bronzeville Soul yet, you need to immediately! The food was amazing and…read morereasonable priced. I came here with some of my trainees after a field trip to the Science and Industry museum. There were 12 adults and we spent about $300, which wasn't bad considering your meal comes with two sides and cornbread. I ordered the baked turkey wings with collard greens and white rice. It was so delicious! I couldn't eat it all because the portions were huge! A lot of my trainees needed to-go bags because it was so much food in those containers. The peach cobbler is amazing too! Not too peachy and not too much breading--a perfect combination. The chef was grateful for us coming in and talked to us too! The host was a sweet man and hooked some of my trainees with some sweet tea on the house. Just beautiful people bringing delicious food to Bronzeville.

The food was overall good but I ordered 2 turkey wing Dinners and only received 1 the cost was $78…read moreand you only sent 1 Dinner and I couldn't get in touch with the restaurant, couldn't leave a message either! Sad make you not want to order again, Happy Easter 2026

I had not heard or Morrison's but figured I'd give it a shot. Glad I did. I miss soul food in…read moreChicago and it feels like it is making a comeback. Not that expensive Soulfood fusion stuff either. Good old fashioned soul food. Let me say, it ain't cheap but there is something for every budget. If you cannot afford short ribs, get something you can afford. Duh. Fortunately, I can afford em and so I got them. They were perfect. Gravy was perfect. I was hesitant about the red beans and rice BUT they were some of the best I've had outside of my own. Greens were delicious as well. The portions were huge! Me and my wife were talking about how heavy our plates were. We each had three full meals of each plate. And when she wasn't looking, I ate some of hers too. She got the turkey wings (fire), mac and cheese (fire), and dressing. She said that was dry but when I went to steal some from her it was all gone. It was some good outside the house dressing. For desert we got the pudding cakes or cake puddings...idk what they are really but it was delicious. I have no idea why this place has three stars. Yall tripping. No, it doesn't taste like YOUR mother's but your mother's might be trash to someone. Is it good still? Absolutely.

I've been here a couple of times with my family, and we love it!…read more We've gone for breakfast and lunch. They do an all you can eat buffet, but they also have a menu you can order from. Everything is made to-order, which I love! Always ensures your food is HOT. The staff are so nice and kind. Definitely feels like a friend or a family there. It's very familiar and homey. Overall, an amazing place I'll come back to over and over again!

I had the worse experience at Pearl's Place…read more I've only been to this establishment twice and I paid a total of $40 in which my bill was $47 + gratuity for soulful buffet. I did not eat because the food did not taste good however I didn't complain, but the folks who was with me felt that I shouldn't have paid however, I didn't wanna make a fuss about it . They called the manager. He came over and asked me what was the issue. I let him know that I did not eat the food and that I basically pay to be there "" he looked me right in my face and said I'm so sorry to hear that please come again and the list go on.. I will not be back. This restaurant will be at the top of my never again list.

Really good food. We go here often especially on Sunday when you don't wanna cook. The plates are…read morepretty high at at least $25 a plate so somewhat pricey, but it's good. The dressing is really good.

Every Dish I've had in this real home cooked food place…read more Home made cooking takes time but worth the wait

Just a long wait about a hour for the tips beans were dry did not like it...When back a month ago…read moregot a steak sandwich and it was delicious will be going back again soon

1st visit impressive. Great service. Promptly handed off…read more Plate was heavy but I can't recommend the jerk eggroll. Best to order via UberEats as to avoid a wait until my 2nd visit Went during lunch and my pickup wasnt ready. They said 10 more minutes. They started fighting in the kitchen. Wholly in Spanish. 2nd visit - rice too buttery and watery. Smothered pork chop wasnt center cut like 1st visit. Mac N Cheese was given for both sides on the wing plate when spaghetti and macNcheese was ordered. Either way, it was salty. Peach cobbler too sweet. Blue koolaid was a win 1st visit but this time... Too sweet. Sugar and Salt has to have balance. Maybe another time in the Spring I'll swing back by but there is a parking lot.

This place was SOOOO OUTTA SIGHT! In town to visit our son and done oaks and always try to hit at…read moreleast one new to us joint; we stay at the Hilton in Hyde park and Jordan's was a super quick stroll. The place was PACKED - Definitely recommend reservations. Food was a bit slow to arrive, but MAAAAAAAN OG man! It just SLAPPED. Worth every second. We had a variety of entrees between 3 of us & each was superb with epic proportion sizes. And don't get me started on the sides....gah! So. GOOD. I had the Mac and sweet potatoes that make me hungry thinking about 'em with my fried chicken! Yuuum yum YUM. I could go on. Short story long, 100% recommend.

We made reservations for 8 people for Mother's Day dinner at 7:30 PM while visiting Chicago this…read moreweekend. We arrived approximately 25 minutes early and had no issue waiting until our reservation time. The experience became disappointing when our server advised that multiple menu items were already sold out, including the candy yams, smothered turkey wings, collard greens, and a few additional items. We understood it was a busy holiday and were willing to work around that. However, after placing our order for appetizers (fried green tomatoes and buffalo wings) along with drinks, it took approximately 40 minutes for the appetizers to arrive. We were then told our entrées should be out shortly, but another 40 minutes passed with no food and no meaningful updates. At that point, after waiting over 2 1/2 hours and it being after 9:00 PM, we decided to leave. The complimentary warm champagne offered did not resolve the situation. What made the experience even more frustrating was the lack of communication, poor service overall, and no visible manager on duty to address the issue or assist customers. We understand holidays are busy, but waiting over two hours without receiving our meals is unacceptable, especially with a reservation for a large party planned in advance. Unfortunately, this experience put a damper on what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day family dinner.