Great atmosphere! Nice staff! I'll be back if I'm ever in Cincy again! The coquettes are a first…read moretime experience; they are delicious!

Love. If I can use…read moreone word to describe my experience at Soul Secret, that's it. Love Amore Besotted Take great people (Melinda was our server and the chef came out to check on us...more about Melinda later)... Combine it with great food and great ambiance, and you get this restaurant! The first thing that you notice when you walk in is that it feels like home. Some restaurants focus heavily on decor and leave a lot to be desired in terms of ambiance, the people, and the food. And in other restaurants, you walk in and feel as if you can stay there forever. This is one of those places. We stayed there for a while. Imagine being in Grandmom's living room with pictures on the wall and positive music playing in the background. That's Soul Secrets. The menu is big enough to make sure that everyone can find something to eat, but not so big that you will struggle to make a decision. From fried catfish and grits to French toast to salmon croquettes and the largest pancake on Earth, there is something for everyone. My niece ordered the French toast, and my sister ordered a special breakfast that came with a pancake, grits, eggs, potatoes, and sausage. I was still hungry from last night's meal, (and you can read about it in another review) so I just nibbled off of my sister's meal. The French toast came out first, and I could tell immediately that the chef knew what she was doing. The rest of the food came out, and again, they brought the largest pancake I've ever seen. My sister was treating us today, and I was glad that the menu prices were very reasonable. My niece said that the French toast was delicious, and she ate as much as she could. She has a dance performance tonight and made sure that she didn't put her show at risk. It was difficult for her because the food was so good, but she managed and took a box home to eat it later. Yes. My sister nibbled on everything else and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the grits and some of the pancake, and I have to say that it was very difficult for me to stop eating because it tasted so good. The pancake was perfectly cooked and fluffy with crispy bits on the edge. The grits were creamy and flavorful, even without cheese. The coffee was great. I had several cups. All in all, it was arguably better than any breakfast I've had at any restaurant that serves it. Now let's get back to Melinda. So often, the dining experience can be directly related to the person that greets you when you take a seat. Thank goodness we were greeted by Melinda. She has one of those energies and personalities that makes you feel as if she has been in your family for years. Funny and friendly, but at the same time, dedicated to making sure that you have a good experience. Again, I felt like I was at someone's home rather than in a restaurant. She called me a "troublemaker," which means that somehow she was seeing the 20-year-old version of me instead of the person that I am today. lol So here's the summary. If you are in Cincinnati and you want a great meal, there are many restaurants to choose from. It appears to be a pretty decent restaurant town. But if you want to FEEL Cincinnati, while feeling right at home and having one of the best meals ever- Soul Secrets is one for the ages.

Taste of cincinnati spread! Oxtail and rice was amazing. Really warm flavors and fall of the bone…read moretender meat. The cornbread was pretty sweet and sticky, like a desert. So good we got 2 cornbread's and shared the oxtail. Okay prices for the taste of Cinci fest.

Located on W McMillan, this spot features a self-order kiosk and fast service. It's a casual spot,…read moreand it seemed like most orders were carry-out, although there is plenty of seating. I ordered the curry goat, which comes with 2 sides. I chose the fried okra and plantains. The curry goat had great flavor, but was very salty. If I ordered again, I would definitely choose rice as one of my sides to balance it out. The fried okra was unfortunately mostly breading, but the plantains were delicious. I'd love to have tried the oxtail.

Food is always fantastic, super fresh and great flavor! Definitely come check them out!read more

We enjoyed our time at Gee's. The service was really great.. They were attempted to our needs,…read moreanswered our questions and ensure that we were satisfied. The food was delicious. The curry chicken is amazing. I always get extra sauce whenever I eat anything, and they were willing to accommodate. We tried their oxtails and jerk pasta and a brisket and ribs and everything was just seasoned to perfection hot and delicious. The restaurant is warm and inviting. They do their best to give the Jamaican vibe.

Absolutely great food. Made to order and fresh every time. The customer service is very friendly…read moreand welcoming. I had a few issues with my order but he was very patient with me and had no problem with correcting it. The fish is fire as well as the fried chicken. Lunch combos are affordable. Nice place to grab lunch. Thank youuu.

I am disappointed in the delivered meal for perch and chicken combo. The perch was raw and by the…read moretasre the chicken and perch were cooked in the same oil which made both proteins a one note wonder.The fries were soggy and the Mac n cheese was noodles with cheese melted over. They must have changed cooks as this is not of the calibre of 5 to 10 years ago and this is the second meal in a month that was just plain nasty. I threw all in the garbage and ordered Captain Ds at least their taste is consistent.Get a new cook.I will not be ordering from here ever again.

The food was amazing!! The young lady that waited on my family was attentive and very friendly!! We…read moreloved her. Their playlist had all the hits. Everything was perfect until I went to pay for the lunch. The young man that was hosting/serving said something about me to a young lady that was laying down in a booth ( not a section used by customers). Even though I couldn't hear exactly what was said, it was still like a slap in the face. Especially at a place that I heard great things about and really want to visit.

Wow, what an amazing shrimp boil we had. Absolutely delicious! Their crab ragoons with the mango…read moresalsa is a MUST have! We will definitely be coming back. Quick service & wonderful experience we had.

The smell smacks you as soon as you walk in in the best way. Portion size definitely satisfy your…read morehunger. The chicken and wedges hit the spot. The staff is super friendly.

Went here 30 minutes before closing (lol shame on me) and was surprised they still had inventory…read more The place was small and parking was decent. When reading reviews I was told to get the spicy chicken and potato wedges. Unfortunately the gentleman in front of me ordered all the spicy so I had to go with regular. I ordered the 10 piece dinner meal with wedges and mac and cheese. The chicken was decent! I popped it in the air fryer, sprinkled some cayenne and was pretty pleased by the chicken. The meat was not dry and the flavors were mellow. The potato wedges were great! It was breaded the same way as the chicken. A regular comes with 4 pieces and the large comes with 12. To be fair, most of the wedges are pretty huge. The mac and cheese: Disappointing. It was Stouffer's. Overall it was a decent experience. The staff was kind and communicated well with each other. I definitely want to try the spicy chicken next time and will definitely arrive at an earlier time.

My friend and I have been wanting to try jollof rice and fufu and this was the perfect spot for…read morethat! Food was very authentic and had good flavor so if you're into this cuisine I would definitely recommend it. It is a small space inside but there is seating available so that you can enjoy the food fresh which I will say is definitely the way to go. The service was amazing. We found out about this place through someone's Instagram story and so they asked to see the picture and helped with what was on it from the menu and what else they recommended as first timers. They also helped with how to eat Fufu and the proper way in doing so. The staff was very friendly and honestly made the experience really good as it can sometimes be scary going to a new cuisine for the first time and not knowing what to expect!

The food is excellent! The dishes I tried all had unique, distinct flavors. It was yummy. Peanut…read morebutter soup w/ mixed meat, oxtails and delicious but expensive jollof rice-it was a big portion. Nothing fancy as far as the store is concerned, but I enjoyed speaking with other patrons as I waited. The deduction is due to menu pricing being different than actual pricing. Also, I was quoted 30-40 minutes but it was an hour. I just took out my laptop and got some work done. I would order ahead. The location is not close for me, but it's worth it!

Outstanding BBQ along with everything else on the menu as we have tried it ALL. Great…read moreowners/servers. Sides are just outstanding and a special treat as each is a incredibe flavor contrast. Prices are spot ON! Give em a try!

We went for the catfish because it was my dad's birthday and that's his favorite. He liked it OK as…read morefar as fried fish goes, but said it didn't taste like catfish. Everyone else was happy with their meal: pulled pork sandwich with mashed potatoes, kids chicken tenders, low country shrimp deviled egg salad, meatloaf sandwich with peanut cole slaw and grilled cheese & tomato soup. We also had desserts. We tried the apple cobbler and bourbon bread pudding. The bread pudding was AWESOME! The cobbler was really just baked apples with ice cream and some crumbles. Not really a cobbler, but it was tasty. We ordered coffee during dessert and [fair warning] it was instant coffee. The place is very casual. We overdressed because I thought it would be nicer. Casual isn't bad, just not what I expected. Meals are served on cardboard, brown paper and metal trays. I called twice to make a reservation. No one answered. I left messages both times and did not receive a call back. I called another time and got a person and was able to make a reservation, although I now know it was not needed. There was plenty of seating available. The server was VERY NICE and personable and attentive. The kitchen was slow, however. It is possible she was the only person working since we did not see anyone else. 3 of us ordered the low country shrimp and deviled egg salad but all the hot food came out first. Our server apologized for the missing salads and said she'd be right back. It was a good amount of time before she came back and we had the impression she was making them herself. While the food was delicious and our server was very nice, we probably won't go back. It was worth the drive (we live in NKy) to go once, but not to go again.