Excellent customer service, the fried grits with crawfish etoufee, catfish, hush puppies, green…read morebeans and the sweet potato mash were all excellent choices. A welcoming atmosphere. A staple in my neighborhood and this place never lets me down. What more can I say

We've been here several times and this latest visit didn't disappoint. It was our first time during…read morebrunch hours and it was surprisingly not busy. The ambiance is always nice with the New Orleans decor and music playing. Services always friendly and our order came quickly. Everything was good (as usual) but our favorite was the Chicken and Beignets. Some of the best fried chicken ever (the batter is light/perfectly cooked) and the beignets are amazing. This is one of our must-visits every time we're in Berkeley, so we'll definitely be back.

This mac and cheese honestly hits on a different level. From the first bite, you can tell it's not…read morejust thrown together it's crafted. The cheese is rich, smooth, and perfectly melted, coating every piece of pasta without being too heavy or greasy. It's that balance a lot of places miss: creamy without feeling overwhelming. The texture is where it really stands out. The noodles are cooked just right not too soft, not too firm so every bite has that perfect consistency. And if there's a baked top layer, it adds that slight crisp that contrasts the creaminess underneath, making it even better. Flavor-wise, it's deep. You can taste the blend of cheeses instead of just one basic note. It's savory, slightly sharp, and comforting at the same time. It's the kind of dish that doesn't need extras to prove itself it already stands strong on its own. What really makes it memorable though is how it feels like more than just food. It's the type of mac and cheese that reminds you why simple dishes matter when they're done right. It's warm, satisfying, and leaves you thinking about it even after you're done. Some meals fill you up... this one stays with you. I am impressed!!

The staff were very friendly which is always a good start and the interior was very warm feeling!…read moreThe food was next level though I would heavily recommend the Cajun Crab Fries, everything else was great too but it definitely took the crown. Im just drooling thinking about it . Everything was clean and overall this is one of the best spots Ive been to in CV. If you want a full review of the food I tried you could check out the videos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYEFhGzhFJM/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p6R9JP/

I went to Cherie's when I was craving some soul food and it HIT THE SPOT. We came in it was easy to…read morefind a seat. It was my first time so we got a bit of everything. Food: The gumbo was pretty good. The catfish was AMAZING and so were the greens. The staff was very nice and answered any questions we had. There's was plenty of parking.

Had a solid meal at this place on a Saturday afternoon…read more First off service was amazing, met 2 lovely ladies that took our order at the front and gave their recs on what to get. Very friendly and inviting staff. (4/5 for service). Atmosphere was also nice when we came in since there wasn't a lot of people there yet, but when more people came it did get busy and packed, so keep in mind if you come around 1-2pm. Now the food: - The gumbo was tasty and packed with flavor but the cornbread could've been a bit moister. - friend had the shrimp creole and liked it as well, could have more sauce though. - The mac and cheese was pretty decent, good flavor and the yams were good as well. - The collard greens were flavorful too, just a bit salty for my liking. But the catfish? That was the star of the show--perfectly seasoned and fried. Overall, good vibes and tasty food! I'd give it 3.5 stars.

I would give Chef Bama 10 stars if I could. He was very easy to work with, on time, and his food is…read moreabsolutely delicious! The BBQ ribs and homemade sauce are hands down the best I've ever had. It's just simple southern comfort food!

My catfish po'boy was very tasty and the roll was good. Service was good. Music was not good - very…read morerepetitive with electronic drum.

It was an awesome experience period, I suggest to the one's that truly love sushi, this is it…read more Service was focused and attentive all tables , that is a plus to service

I love this place. There is both inside and outdoor seating. The restaurant is clean and looks…read moremodern. But, I do wish the seating was a little more comfortable. Service is consistently excellent. The servers are always attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The food is always excellent. Blackened catfish - 7.5/10 - tasty, nicely seasoned, perfectly cooked. coleslaw side (6.5/10) above average. sweet potatoes (9/10) OMG! these are amazing. Flight of beignets - 7.5/10 - this dish offers a nice taster of the beignets. definitely worth trying Shrimp & Grits - 9/10 - I'm not a grit lover, but holy cow, this is amazing. Fried chicken - 8.5/10 - super tender, flavorful, crispy, and not greasy at all Brenda's is a must try, and a must come back often.

Food is delicious as always. And I appreciate that their Benedict's are on a biscuit and not an…read moreEnglish muffin. Chicken is well seasoned. Potatoes are top tier. My friend ordered bananas foster and I would highly recommend that. I never tried it before and it's one of the best I've ever had. Service could've been better. My friend didn't get a coffee refill that she asked for. And we ordered beignet flight to go and they forgot to enter it in and didn't realize it until they were telling us that the table had to be turned over for another reservation.

The Reggie Jackson Special is affordable and delicious. The food comes fast, but out cooked well…read moreand tasty. You should check this place out. They close before 3 pm.

While in Berkeley I stumbled upon this place. Glad I did. I…read morewas so happy to support this establishment that has been feeding Berkeley for over 60 years. Since I wasn't prepared for the experience, I only had a spinach omelette, some grits, and their homemade biscuit. Gotta go back.

This is a pretty cool restaurant and venue, with several rooms and regularly scheduled events…read morehappening on site. What a vibe, with colored lighting, quirky furniture and decor, including piano lips, random artwork, posters, props, as well as chandeliers and mini disco balls hanging from the ceiling. A less than ideal layout for live music events, a narrow room with the stage on one end, and seats randomly stuck in the aisle making it hard for people to move around in there. The band, Dirty Cello, put on a lively show on a Monday night, with plenty of talent on the violin, cello, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. An awesome song list including Paint It Black, Sweet Child O' Mine, Dream On, I Wanna Be Sedated, as well as several Irish tunes to celebrate St. Paddy's holiday. Sound and lighting were decent. They serve southern cuisine on the menu. We opted to try the loaded cornbread with pimento cheese bacon jam, and this was a fat slice, served warm and super delicious. The cheese part of the dish was a sort of mousse consistency, which was different. The actual cornbread had lots of flavor and spice and wasn't too dense. We had a beer and cocktail to go with that, which were standard quality. Service was sufficient, nothing noteworthy. Be aware, there were several signs on site saying "cash only". Also, parking wasn't too bad, we found a spot on the street a block away.

The day the music died…read more Tony and Suzie had a good run ... they brought back the music venue with great ambience and food. They left the bar intact with its original charm and brought their own eclectic taste decorating it. They participated in community events such as Point Richmond's summer concert series, and other town celebrations. They were pretty much the only business that stayed open until midnight for your listening pleasure. The Baltic was the first tavern in Point Richmond, established in 1904. It has a colorful past - operating as a speakeasy, saloon, bordello, with the firehouse, City Hall, police station and the jail, all just next door. Fast forward to the 70s and 80s where it continued as an Italian restaurant and bar. Over time it morphed into a German pub, an English pub, all the while retaining the music venue. Local talents (Maria Muldaur comes to mind) performed here. The chef from the original Hotel Mac took over with a partner and retained the original name as a restaurant and bar. Its next iteration was Brezo, more a lunch and brunch spot with less emphasis on the bar (I don't recall if they had a full liquor license or not). Next was Baltic Spice, an Indian restaurant with delicious food. After their short run, Tony and Suzie opened Baltic Kiss and brought it back to a music venue and restaurant with Southern food offerings. Enough history. Looking forward to what comes next.

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.

we came on saturday around 6:30 pm and there wasn't much of a wait - but a lot of the tables were…read morefull catfish and grits: 3.5/5 - grits were fine, nothing super special in my opinion, but it wasn't bad. it was very cheesy (a little bit too cheesy for me), and i actually really liked the tomato gravy - good flavor and cut into the greasiness of the overall dish. the catfish was breaded and cooked nicely, that was my favorite part of the dish crawfish beignet: 3.5/5 - the inside was good with the cheese and crawfish, but i wasn't a fan of the exterior. i think the interior could've used a bit more seasoning too ube beignet: 4/5 - the exterior had a similar issue as the previous beignet (tasted a bit like stale bread?) but the interior was really good. good ube flavor, sweet, and i liked the melted cream part

A Los Gatos staple for as long as I can remember. Although the ownership changed a few years back,…read morethey really stuck with the heart and soul of the restaurant and menu. I tried a good variety of the menu, Shrimp & Grits, Pulled Pork Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Banana Nutella Churro Waffle, and Cornbread and Coffee cake. I've had grits a few times in the past and have never really liked them before, that was until these! The Shrimp & Grits was actually a highlight! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and there was a good portion of them. Really flavorful dish. Other favorite was the Pulled Pork Benedict and Chicken & Waffles. Great portions and flavor on each. The Banana Nutella Churro Waffle was a little decadent and sweet for me, but I would've loved that dish when I was younger, and probably could've eaten the whole thing too. Service was friendly and food didn't take long to come out. Love that they have indoor and outdoor seating, we opted for inside this time, but would definitely pick outside on a nice day!

Ambience was a little cramped during lunch rush, but the food was exemplary. Best fried chicken…read moreI've had in a long time, and the Cole slaw was wonderfully flavorful. Server was quick and friendly. Gave her a nice tip because she earned it! Definitely going back.