So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.

Tried this place while in DC for a conference and I'm glad I did…read more It's more of a takeout spot but there is a counter where you can eat if there is room. Everything I ate was good and full of flavor, I even enjoyed the tea which was good old fashioned sweet tea. I would say this was worth my Uber ride to and from,.

Every time I go to Soul Wingz to order their food. The Staff takes very care of their food and…read morecustomers. I even had my best friend/former roommate went to their previous Pentagon City Mall location to try out their food and according to her statement that the food is really good but the chicken wings was a little bit too salty but she let it slide because it's a black owned and wanting to give Soul Wingz a chance, but the food is really good.

My goodness hotel ordered delivery is never good until I got these wings. It's usually a last…read moreresort option and you can go ahead and lower your expectations and be thankful someone brought you something to eat this late ate night! THESE WINGS were FRESH, quick delivery and awesome taste! Nice crisp, portions and well prepared! Thank you!

Johnny Ray's Sultry Soul Food consistently delivers exceptional quality & service. The staff…read moreexhibits professionalism, demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the menu & creates a welcoming atmosphere which enhances the customer experience. The cuisine is distinguished by its excellence; notably, the catfish is expertly prepared, flavorful & well-seasoned, obviating the need for additional condiments such as hot sauce or tartar sauce. Side dishes are thoughtfully paired with the main course: the collard greens with turkey are fresh & complement the catfish, while the macaroni & cheese presents a rich, satisfying flavor akin to a dessert. The cornbread is reminiscent of cake. Collectively, the superior culinary offerings & attentive service result in a memorable dining experience. Johnny Ray's stands out for its consistent standards & convenient downtown Silver Spring location. A visit to this establishment is highly recommended.

When I walked into Johnny Rays, I was quickly greeted by the owner who is very involved in the…read morerestaurant. I ordered through DoorDash and was able to pick it up fresh. I ordered 2 whiting plates. One with collard greens with smoked turkey and fries and the other with Mac n cheese and rice and gravy. The fries were good. The whiting was fried to perfection. I also like the greens (I'm a southerner so I'm a bit hard to please). Everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant had nice music playing and has a bit of a lounge feel with the dark walls. It wasn't crowded on a Friday during lunch time. I'd go back for sure.

The hitching post has quickly become my neighborhood go to, the atmosphere is great, the staff are…read morekind and attentive. I enjoy the Catfish plus the cornbread, collard greens, mac n cheese and fries are all solid. Carrot cake is good! The lemonade is made fresh and delicious. I've been here with a large party of 16 people and had a great time but have also been here on a date sat at the bar enjoying the vibes and a few drinks with dinner. The owner was very kind to us aswell. Huge fans, will be back very soon.

i'm 69 y/o and have never been in an eatery stateside which charges $5.00 for a 12 oz glass of…read moresweetened ice tea which with the ice nets 6-8 ounces of actual tea AND then refuses just A single free refill. I looked at some drink profit margin calculators and even premium teas cost operators 2.70-3.00 for a 3 gallon batch to make costing 5-6 cents per 16oz serving . the rest of that 5.00 charge to customers WITH NO REFILL is profit to the establishment. My lunch partner also got no refill on his diet coke which admittingly cost more than the tea to provide and costing 4.00 at this establishment so again , no refills so humongous profit for the Hitching Post. I expect the same setup for coffee. I've personally just never been anywhere where tea, coffee and sodas were not refilled even once except for can or bottle products. I thought every thing on the menu was overpriced for the market in this area.

This spot is the Master P's of great eats, make them say oohh, ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh. Anyways, the…read moreatmosphere, ambiance, food, and service were stellar here at the Georgia Ave. location. My grilled chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked very well. The fried catfish was not too salty and had great balance where you can taste the fish. The mac and cheese, cabbage, and green beans were all of nice quality, the weakest link is the potato salad, however that is a dish that can be complicated for different restaurants to get the hang of, fortunately I can prepare some awesome potato salad myself. The peach half and half drinks were balanced perfectly well not too sugary and sweet. I swear some of these places make drinks way too sweet and you want to check your insulin levels. The server was highly attentive and a great conversationalist and paid attention to our wants and needs and had superb professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was hospitable and accommodating. The staff was friendly and approachable. We had fun and enjoyed this more than Milk and Honey and even Carolina Kitchen. DC keeps gentrifying and losing its soul, but there are still some hidden gems around. This spot blends in with the Walmart, and funnily enough I have driven past here a gazillion of times and assumed it was some bakery or another spot and did not know it was a soul food joint, something DC has been minimizing and pushing out to Maryland like the city always does. I think it is masterful that they use clear plastic containers for their food making it easier for the staff as that can be expensive and time consuming with the dish washing/prep, sound economical move. It is nice that the business (U Street etc. location) has been in the DMV for over 20 years and expanded to Baltimore in Fells Point. I think Baltimore will like this spot! This felt authentic and soulful in a way that I had not experienced in the city in quite some time, as the city has had a lot of restaurants be sterile, bland, flavorless, and catered to certain demographics while completely ignoring others. I liked the soundtrack with R&B and was able to hear some TLC on the soundtrack which was very nostalgic and a throwback to DC before the gentrification when it was truly Chocolate City! Overall, it is a spot that you can visit more than once certainly not a one and done like a lot of restaurants that lack service, food, and ambiance/vibe.

Representing runner-up to an out of town location, O is for Oohh's & Aahh's representing 2020. I…read morevisited on Sunday, May 31, 2020. At that time, I was upset about what happened with George Floyd a week earlier; still in 2026, it was wrong what happened to Floyd (not to mention more recent news that happened in that city was horrible too). I hung out with a friend on that warm day having a beer outside his apartment in Takoma Park. He is a mega-leftist politically (I'm more independent), but said he wanted to support a black-owned business; I said that's a good idea; I might do that for dinner. He was doing his own thing for dinner, so I was on my own. So, I looked up on Yelp what was in the area, and I saw just across the border in DC, Oohh's & Aahh's. Staff was nice, and I got a fried chicken platter. As this was Covid times, there was no dine-in. So, I schlepped all the way straight up Georgia Ave 6 miles back to my home in Wheaton fairly quickly on that Sunday as I don't like my food getting cold. I think my food stayed pretty hot as it was well-wrapped, and if it had cooled off, I could always microwave at home. The fried chicken, mac n' cheese (my favorite vegetable...I know not really a veggie but a joke), etc. were all solid. If I was ever over here, I'd consider coming back; just so rare I go to DC these days.

Overall: 5/5 - Will be back! Def top 3 soul food spots for me…read more Food: 5/5 - Wings (w/ mumbo sauce) was BANGINGGGG. The crunch was just how I like them and it was the perfect amount of sauce on the wings. The mumbo sauce was really good as well, because as we all know...everybody do not have good mumbo sauce lol -Whipped yams was A-mazing because this is how I like to eat my yams. They were not too sweet to me and I don't really eat sweets anymore, so I was expecting them to possibly be overly sweet for my palate but they were perfect. -Collard Greens were great as well. Really good flavor. They do have a small kick to them though, but it's manageable and I ate them all. I really don't like spicy foods so on the spice level I give it a 1/5 which is a good thing. If you do like a kick to your greens then you will love them, but if you do not like spicy at all I'd say skip it. Service: 5/5 I had my food delivered and everyone's order was correct when it arrive and was neatly packaged

I was thoroughly impressed by the taste but the inside looked too hole in the wall unclean for me…read moreto return. The baked chicken with hot honey sauce on the side on a bed of rice with veggies on top, Mac and greens as sides was delicious! It was not salty and this is rare and also appreciated! Black ppl this is an approved level of salt usage for food right here! It was all cooked very well, balanced and flavors blending well together, nice cheese pull and not too oily. Nothing was salty it was perfect! Chicken was falling off the bone a bit nice and juicy baked to perfection. The hot honey sauce was pretty good that perfect sweetness. Wanted to support this well known black owned restaurant but they need a deep clean and proper upkeep. I did just hear after going that this location has rats so I fear that adds to my reason for not wanting to return. Go try this meal and I hope it's as good as the day I tried it!

Finallyyyyy made it here. Been wanting to try the Ethiopian inspired soul food and it did not…read moredisappoint! 2 piece chicken fried perfectly, seasoned lightly (in a good way- nice flavor, not overpowering), moist. The mac and cheese was tasty with a little twist of flavor.. berbere? Idk something smoky in it.. really nice. And the collard greens, nothing super special but definitely good and worth getting again!! There was no visible person at the window, just a tablet you place your order on and wait somewhere close because they will call your order number out of that window. I want to return to try the Ethiopian taco concept!!

This was mid for me. Stopped by this evening, they were out of the Enoki mushroom sandwich so I…read moresettled for a shroom tibs taco and the sandwich. The mushrooms were good. I had a classic. Onions were packed on with fresh lettuce and tomato. Fries were ok with the Berbere seasoning. My hubby did say the breast from the 3 piece was tender. The Berbere seasoning is not spicy at all. So please don't think this is hot. I think he was looking for a little a more Ethiopian cuisines. But we stopped by supported. Waiter very kind.

I love her lunch specials! The curry chicken is my fave. Consistently good Jamaican food.read more

Mac and cheese is mid. Collards greens are definitely canned, but decent. Cornbread is really good…read more Sorrel is processed and not freshly made so not my preference. Beef ribs tender, but kinda bland. Priced higher than other Caribbean restaurants in the area. It's aight but I've had better.

S&G is a small little fried seafood place that I haven't been to before, despite living nearby…read more I don't get fried fish a lot. But this was very good fried whiting. Nice coating, not too oily, no bones or anything. The Mac and cheese was solid and the greens were very good. It's definitely a bit pricier than one of the fast casual places on Monroe, but completely worth it. It ended up being more food than I could eat

Best catfish i had in a while. Called over the phone and it was ready within 20 minutes for pick up…read moreand the staff were friendly. The establishment is similar to a local carry out, get your food and go.

So just to be clear, the food gets 5 stars hands down! My friends, and I had the red snapper, lamb…read morechops and lobster grits, suya wings, jerk wings and waffles, and French toast. Everything was amazing. Be prepared, everything is made to order so there's a little extra eait, but it was well worth it. I only gave them four stars because Yelp wouldn't allow me to knock off only one half. It's not a new establishment, but it is under new management. We only had one server who also handled the bar, So he couldn't be as attentive as he wanted to be. But other than that, he was very pleasant and still took good care of us. Hopefully as they get a little bit more established they'll be able to get some extra hands. But even if not, I will return, and soon. PS, they also had a DJ on site whose music selections were truly on point.

Food was amazing! But gosh this place is expensive and the service plus ambiance does not make the…read moreprices worth it. I've been twice wasn't greeted either time. Waited forever to be brought menus despite there only being a few people in the restaurant. Again great food but not worth it for the service you get.