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Hard Knox Cafe

4.1 (22 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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3 months ago

Best soul food in SF. Love the fried chicken, burger, gumbo, red beans & rice. Definitely worth the trip.

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5 months ago

The food was horrible, it tasted spoiled, this does not taste like any type of soul food. It is horrible!

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10 months ago

It's Good fresh hot nice size plates I had the fish it was nice and good the the oxtail was good too and all my sides were great

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1 year ago

Amazing service and great food, comparable to the southeast Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee Alabama! Yassssss

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8 months ago

Great food and great service. The staff was super fun and provided great recommendations. The food was delicious. Decor was fun.

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1 year ago

A little price but the food is good would love to get the oxtails but they are a little to expensive for my purse.

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Great food, atmosphere and ambiance. Glad to see them weather the storm and charge forward!!!

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1 year ago

I was pleasantly surprised that everything I ate had good flavor! I had the pork chops with Mac n cheese and greens. Good stuff!

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Brenda's French Soul Food - 3 way beignets- plain, chocolate, apple

Brenda's French Soul Food

4.2(12.8k reviews)
1.0 mi•Tenderloin
•$$$

I still love Brenda's!!!!!!!…read more I haven't been back in a few years, but I am happy to report: they are still just as great! It was my daughter's first time and she loved it just as much as I did. We came during restaurant week so we decided to get the Creole Sampler so she could try a bunch of different items. (Sampler included red beans and rice, collard greens, fried catfish, hush puppies, plain beignet and gumbo). We also ordered the beignet flight and shrimp and grits. Plenty of food for the 2 of us, plus we had left overs. I can't not order the shrimp and grits. It's just so damn good! It's so rich and flavorful! It came out SUPER hot. Grits and cheese still bubbling. My daughter and I were both surprised she liked the collard greens. She's usually not a fan. She also liked the red beans and rice and she doesn't usually like beans either. That just goes to show how amazing the food is here! We came in around 4something pm on a rainy Sunday. There weren't many people there, but by the time we left it was more than half full. Service was friendly, and there was a band playing, which was a nice touch.

I am speechless! I saw the rave reviews for Brenda's French Soul Food and had to try them out for…read moremyself. And, my goodness, I was not disappointed. Let me start with the star of the show - the Shrimp & Grits. The flavors blended so well I did a little dance in my seat. Creamy, savory and delicious! I will be dreaming about the Shrimp and Grits from now on. The Bananas Foster French Toast melted in my mouth. So yummy. I wasn't a fan of the Crawfish Beignets. It was something about the flavor of the red powder/ seasoning that left me underwhelmed. All in all, one of my favorite stops while I was in town.

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Brenda's French Soul Food - Dining area and entrance

Dining area and entrance

Brenda's French Soul Food - Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & Grits

Brenda's French Soul Food - Their dark chicken and shrimp.

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Their dark chicken and shrimp.

Jackie's Place - Party Wings Peach-Habanero ($7.50/12)

Jackie's Place

4.4(2k reviews)
40.1 mi•Downtown
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Food was solid and the vibe was nice, but the service really missed the mark. It wasn't that busy,,…read moreyet there were no waiters around for long stretches, and the lady working the checkout/ drink fountain was surprisingly rude and an awful attitude Also, tipping in advance through the app doesn't help, good service can be easily forgotten when the staff knows the tip is already locked in. Overall, still a good spot, but the service needs attention.

Best BBQ by far in the Bay!…read more Ribs.. on point Collard Greens.. on point Corn bread.. yumm (but they can be a little bigger) Mac n cheese.. great portion (could be a little more creamier) we also ordered the banana pudding, which is super yummy. We had the seafood gumbo, not too spicy, but spicy enough and it was good with big portions of seafood and sausage with a scoop of rice over it. Ordering was easy we scanned a barcode put in our order and got our food within 10 minutes. Great customer service very clean and while we were eating, we could see that the employees put a lot of care into cleaning the tables and seats. Plenty of parking in back very spacious. They have overhead fans, but no need to turn them on because the restaurant was cool and airy not stuffy or hot. The waiters or servers always checked up on us to make sure that we were OK and if we needed anything else. This restaurant knows what they're doing! Added to one of my fav spots!

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Jackie's Place - Stairs to downstairs bathroom and elevator

Stairs to downstairs bathroom and elevator

Jackie's Place - Scoop's "Not Yo" Nachos with smoked pulled pork

Scoop's "Not Yo" Nachos with smoked pulled pork

Jackie's Place - Chicken & Waffles

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The Front Porch - Fried Chicken + collard greens

The Front Porch

3.9(3.4k reviews)
2.5 mi•Bernal Heights, Mission
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My family and I love love love comfort food night from The Front Porch...but I'm broken hearted…read morethat collard greens have left the menu!

My partner took me out this time to the Front Porch for dinner. I don't think I've tried as much…read moresouthern food as I've wanted to so I was delighted to hear about this place. She had heard about this place from a client that she had worked with a couple weeks ago. The place had a really cool vibe to it; it's like you're stepping into a more intimate, Cracker Barrel. We were seated by the front of house pretty quickly. The space could hold quite a few people, there is a bar area and outside seating. We sat in the back by the kitchen. When we got there, we ordered a couple drinks and a lot of food. I had the okey-dokey artichokey and my partner had the respect your elders drink; both were strong and tasty. It went well with our appetizers of fried okra and fried calamari. I really enjoyed the jalapeño aïoli that came with the okra so much that I started dipping the calamari in it. The calamari coating on the outside was a lot heavier than what I was used to, but it was still really tasty. For our main entrées, I got the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens and my partner got the porch burger with fries. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly. It wasn't dry. It was juicy and I really liked putting their homemade hot sauce on the chicken and greens. The habanero hot sauce was really spicy, but I liked how sweet it was. My partner's burger was cooked perfectly and it was a big portion. I definitely recommend this place to someone who is bold enough to go on a date and still eat with their hands. Somehow, this was elevated southern food, which could be shown by the prices, but I think it's worth it once in a while.

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The Front Porch - Bar area!

Bar area!

The Front Porch - Asparagus with poached egg

Asparagus with poached egg

The Front Porch - Citrus and arugula salad

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Citrus and arugula salad

Touch of Soul - Oxtails Thursday was on point

Touch of Soul

3.4(797 reviews)
7.7 mi
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We were in the Bay area for a getaway, and we really wanted some good soul food, especially after…read morebeing disappointed by going to Y's Choice Soul Food Restaurant, the day before. Touch of Soul Soul Food Restaurant delivered one of the best comfort‑food experiences we have had in a long time. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, tradition, and a whole lot of love. The catfish was perfectly seasoned with a crispy golden crust and tender, flaky meat inside. The chicken wings were just as impressive --well‑seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The sides were the real stars, though. The yams were rich and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. The potato salad was creamy and flavorful without being heavy. The greens had that slow‑cooked, soulful taste you can't fake, and the macaroni and cheese was exactly what mac and cheese should be--cheesy, comforting, and baked just right. And those corn muffins? Soft, warm, and the perfect finishing touch. From start to finish, the meal felt like a true home‑cooked experience. If you're looking for soul food that hits every note--flavor, comfort, and authenticity--Touch of Soul is absolutely worth the visit. The foot is priced just right, especially in today's economy. One last thing, the service was AWESOME!!!!

My experience with this restaurant has been inconsistent, but my most recent catering order was…read moreextremely disappointing. The first time I visited, it was late in the evening and they had already sold out of several items. The food I did try was average at best--about a 2.5/5. The second time, I went with someone who knew the owner, and the experience was completely different. Everything was excellent--easily a 5/5. Based on that visit, I felt confident enough to place a large catering order for a Black History Month event at my job. I ordered yams, dressing with gravy, greens, mac & cheese, fried catfish, fried chicken, cornbread, peach cobbler, and German chocolate cake. The total came to $590, which I paid immediately after confirming via text. I requested that the food be ready by 2 PM since the event started at 3 PM. When I arrived, nothing was ready. There was also confusion about my order--they initially only prepared one dessert, even though I was charged for both cobbler and cake. I had to show proof of my order to resolve that. As the food slowly became available, I was handed trays one at a time with no assistance, meaning I had to carry everything to my car by myself. On top of that, the cornbread I ordered was never provided. The food wasn't fully ready until around 3 PM, which caused delays for my event. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match my previous experience either. The fried catfish pieces were extremely small--more like nuggets than full portions. The dressing was undercooked and even had large turkey bones in it, which was unacceptable. The greens had excessive liquid, which I had to drain before transporting them. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. Order accuracy was a 1/5, timeliness and service (including lack of assistance) was a 1/5, and food quality was about a 2.5/5. Based on this experience, I will not be returning. For catering orders or anything from a local soul food restaurant I'd highly recommend Ys Choice.

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Touch of Soul - Kanaani was nothing short of amazing, working the entire counter herself with such grace and professionalism!!!!

Kanaani was nothing short of amazing, working the entire counter herself with such grace and professionalism!!!!

Touch of Soul - 2way combo with greens and red beans and rice !

2way combo with greens and red beans and rice !

Touch of Soul - Taking up most of the parking as they please no regard for customers or other biz in area

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Taking up most of the parking as they please no regard for customers or other biz in area

Old Skool Cafe - Our Family Meal is a great deal! 2, 4, or 6 entrees, plus sides and dessert!

Old Skool Cafe

4.6(702 reviews)
3.0 mi•Bayview-Hunters Point
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Locally owned & operated
Live music

Such a cool spot hidden in SF's Bayview- Hunters Point neighborhood. We appreciated the speakeasy…read morevibe of the venue and friendly and attentive service we experienced while there, as well as the lovely jazz performed by youth (live music ended at 9:00pm, though the menu noted that it ends at 8:30pm). Awesome sounds on the baritone sax, bass, and drums, with songs like Fly Me To The Moon setting the mood on a Saturday evening. To eat, we had the catfish fingers appetizer, daniel's gumbo, and slow braised short ribs. The catfish was lightly breaded and tender, the short ribs were soft like butter with a tasty sauce, and the gumbo was a hearty dish in a flavorful stew, generous with the meats (chicken, ham, andouille sausage, and shrimp). We also got the dessert special, banana pecan muffin which came with fresh slices of strawberry and blueberries, as well as a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delightful. To drink, I tried a couple different cocktails, the Lavender French 75 and The Cotton Club. Both were really good, but I especially enjoyed the latter which was heavy on the strawberry and lemon flavors, my fave. All in all, we had a wonderful experience here, savoring every last bite of our meal while immersed in the inviting atmosphere ideal for date night or any special occasion.

Old skool cafe is a hidden gem that serves up a mix of new American cuisine with a hint of New…read moreOrleans incorporated into it. The menu changes every now & then so be sure to check before you go because it may have changed by the time you read this review. The ambience is definitely "old skool": the dim lighting, the attire of the wait staff, the big old seating booths and the decor screams great gatsby/50s era. It sets up a really romantic, cozy atmosphere for the drinks and dinner. Drinks were solid. I haven't had a sidecar made this impeccably in a while, the rum based cocktail (forgot the name) was also a hit. We tried a little bit of everything. For apps, we had the catfish fingers and the French onion soup. For entrees, we each got a different entree so we can try each other's order. The standout dish for me was the beef short ribs which was so tender that you can just use a fork to eat it. It is served with a red wine sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. I also liked the gumbo, had some meaty sausages in there and pieces of chicken. Old skool cafe, thank you for having us! We will return, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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Old Skool Cafe - Happy Hour at Old Skool Cafe

Happy Hour at Old Skool Cafe

Old Skool Cafe - Live music and great food at Old Skool Cafe

Live music and great food at Old Skool Cafe

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