I was a little disappointed. I ordered the whiting fish meal and the fish was way over cooked to…read morethe point it was dry. I would pass on the Mac & cheese here also. The hush puppies were really good and so were the desserts. The banana pudding and the lemon pound cake were really good. I would come back and try other things though, maybe I came in an off day.

I'm not sure what happened. Haven't been here in over a year. I trekked 30 minutes to the other…read moreside of Tampa to get this disappointing meal. Barely cheesy Mac n cheese and not a drop of syrupy goodness on the yams. The turkey wings were okay, nothing like the used to taste.

I don't even know where to start with this review, from the ladies who took care of us to the…read moreINCREDIBLE shilah I ordered. For starters, we were greeted from our car as we were parking. As soon as I heard that, I knew we were in for a treat! Being welcomed in before even arriving is just hospitality at its finest. Onto the food. I ordered the Snow Crab shilah, and let me tell y'all, I've dreamt about it ever since. The flavors in every bite were incredible; I was so full after eating half, but I couldn't put it down it was THAT GOOD! Oh, and don't skip out on their lemonades, especially the Blue Mermaid! I'll be counting the days until I'm able to go back. The ladies I talked to there were lovely, the food incredible and deserving of every recognition. If you're in the area, check it out. If I lived closer, I'd be there near daily. 10/10, highly recommend!

Came here for the first time and the catfish and cornbread wasn't favorite thing that I purchased…read more It was my favorite thing I tried. I also bought a plate with rice and stewed turkey wings, Mac and cheese and greens. The greens and Mac and cheese was really good. However the rice and meat were a bit high on the sodium. I could not finish it. I would definitely like to try other things on the menu. I would definitely be back for the catfish and cornbread because that was a staple.

Mr. B's is the cutest place! The decor is modern, feels fresh, and thoughtful, down to the…read morerestrooms. Our visit started off on the right foot when Nina greeted us right away and never took her eyes off of excellent customer service. She was top tier. The food was also a hit! I had the fried fish and grits. The oversized portions were giving southern hospitality. The cornbread was worth the trip alone. So good! I also tried the yams and collard greens, which were also good. I got the peach cobbler to go, and I wasn't a fan. I'm thinking next time I'll try it warm while there because there's no chance all the food was that good and the cobbler didn't bang like the rest. Overall, I'm a fan. I'll definitely make a return trip when I'm in the area.

Day out and about with my sister yesterday. Looking for a cute food spot in Tampa to eat and do…read moresome podcast prep work and Mr Bs didn't disappoint. It's the cutest little spot with a lot of charm. LaNina was our waitress. She was attentive and friendly. The chef checked on us as well. I had the cornbread, sweet tea, and shrimp n grits. My sister had the chefs special fish n grits. We shared greens and yams. Everything was seasoned nicely with a great portion size. Great pick. We'll be back.

I've spent the last 19 yrs teaching mainly poor black teens who have always been extemely generous…read morew/ their soul food recommendations (as well as their uncles... whom they try to pass off to me. Lol) They definitely came through for me today! Very friendly Johnny and his restaurant have earned 5 stars for the delicious food, the low prices, the excellent service, & the convenience of this location (inside a Texaco). Approximately two years ago this soul food eatery was opened in honor of the family's Mississippi matriarch, Miss Edna. She is 85 years old, and has always cooked with love. She was #7 of thirteen children. You'll find her photo on the wall behind the counter. Breakfast is available from 6 AM - 11 AM Monday thru Friday. (I've heard it's excellent.) Weekday lunch is from 11 AM - 2 PM. Salads, sandwiches, & burgers are offered. The menu is posted on a whiteboard on the wall. Saturday hours are 7 AM -11 AM for breakfast & 11 AM - 2 PM for lunch. (*All hours are temporary due to Coronavirus fears*) Each day the LUNCH BUFFET changes. Today I had my choice of barbecue chicken or roasted pork, along w/ sides. To avoid carbs, I ordered a double heaping of cabbage to accompany my chicken legs. My food was delicious! I did see mac & cheese, rice, gravy, & a few other buffet offerings. I was a tad disappointed that there were no greens available, but they're offered on other days. That gives me an excuse to return:) This is definitely a locally owned business that is worthy of patronage. The business's Facebook page reads, Miss Edna "taught us how to love, respect, be kind, generous, and have faith in the Lord. We take pride in giving the world a taste of her love." Amen, Miss Edna & Johnny! And thank you both!

You all know I'm a stickler for quality food and service. Welp, Edna's your on my map baby,first…read moretime getting to try your food and I was fully satisfied before I even took the first bite. The service here is amazing, the gentlemen who runs this place is honestly the nicest person working in food service I've ever met and for this reason alone I'll be back later today to try out lunch thank you sir for the smile you put on my face and the great food you gave me. See you soon

First, the business is a food truck. So, I was somewhat surprised by this fact. The owner was…read morevery nice, and the food was really good. I ordered the fish combo. It was fried to perfection.

The whole dinner was delicious. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. So was…read morethe fries and the collard greens were so very fresh and seasoned very well. Now the deserts were amazing as well the pound cake and the sweet potato pie was home made. And let's not forget get the Faygo Pop..... I'm from Detroit so that made me think of my childhood. I'm definitely going back. For the great food and amazing service!!!!

The food is delicious and a good amount. Service is good. Friendly mother and daughter with a…read moredarling little baby. It's the best kept secret. I had passed it for years not knowing it was open. They need outside street signing. Parking is very limited but the street traffic will let you out.

Extremely nice owner and great ambiance. I came before they were open, I misread the instagram post…read moreand they allowed me to come inside and order anyway.

Ambiance and service was great. My server recommended the salmon rolls appetizer and they were…read moreactually pretty good. The margarita flight was sweet but still ok, I loved my fried catfish with grits! Full with flavor and the catfish was cooked perfectly as well. Good vibes, good music, amazing customer service :)

The food was good, I won't deny that. The problem was how unprepared they were. You can't start…read morethe day pushing back a reservation for 30 people when we were scheduled 3 weeks out, and everyone was there, on time. The restaurant was also out of certain alcoholic beverages and food items at 12 pm on a Saturday. For our group, there were multiple servers and while our end had a great experience, most of the ladies caught attitudes because they had questions about the menu. For most of us, it was our first experience there and as the reviews preceded our arrival, the staff is HORRIBLE!!!!

I was finally able to try out Blue Flame which is a soul food restaurant located on Fowler Ave…read more They recently reopened due to the impact of the hurricane. Upon entrance I found it to be very spacious and clean. They had some good R&B playing in the background and nice comfy seating. There was a small line but it moved pretty fast. The food is setup buffet style and you're served by staff. There a plenty of protein and side options so no worries there. I decided to go with the turkey wing dinner with yellow rice, gravy, mac n cheese and collard greens with a cornbread muffin. The turkey wings were delicious and tender, the mac n cheese and collard greens weren't fire. The cornbread was a little too dry for me. I also had banana pudding which was a 1000/10 I haven't found a good banana pudding that actually includes bananas in a long time! I would highly recommend this and their homemade sweet tea.

Some of the best food I've had since I been in Tampa. You will not leave there hungry.read more

One of the best BBQ places in Tampa. I discovered this gem walking home and seen a grill smoking…read moreoutside. I decided to walk in and been hooked ever since. Now my partner is hooked. Now I have a great relationship with Drew he knows my order by heart. He has amazing customer service and takes care of the community. The second time I went to his restaurant, I didn't have cash but my debt card. He allowed me to take the food and told me when I returned to pay him then. You can't find people like that very often. I truly recommended it. Thank you, RaShawn aka "Slim"

From the owner: Drew's BBQ & Catering Tampa We Pride Our Business On Using…read moreThe Best Cuts Of Meats Available From Our Local Vendor's..We Have No Freezers Because We Buy Fresh Daily..We Offer Ribs Pork Beef Sausage Chicken Turkey Legs Smoked Mullet Smoked Goat. Bake Beans Potato Salad Coleslaw Mac & Cheese Greens Fried Okra just to name a few items. We Smoke Your Meat Products Low And Slow At The Perfect Temperature Until Smoked Perfectly. Providing The Best BBQ To Our Ability In The Tampa Area For The Last 10 Years

Went to Jerk Hut (Fowler location) on Sunday for the all-you-can-eat brunch. The food was amazing…read moreas usual, and the service was great. The only issue we had was that the live music was extremely loud, to the point where we had to be reseated. With it being Sunday brunch and a low crowd, it felt a bit overwhelming. Maybe consider keeping live music as more of an evening experience, as everything else about brunch was excellent.

New location Huge! Looks like live band and karaoke…read more Take out window and such nice service. I ordered Togo, huge rice and peas, okra and such fork tender flavorful beef. They still have the buffet, which always hits at lunch. Tampa classic I wish I remembered the name of the Jamaican restaurant on Busch... that was extra delicious too I also wondered why new channel 8 was there yesterday- prayers to Jamaica over the next few weeks and months as they emerge after hurricane Melissa hit yesterday