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MP Island Cafe

4.0 (14 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Ackee and saltfish was delicious after I added salt. The Mac & Cheese was absolutely DISGUSTING and the cabbage was flavorless. I ATE THE ACKEE AND THREW THE REMAINING OF THE FOOD AWAY... it was just that bad.

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11 months ago

So I am pregnant. The chicken was pink....PINK! I don't know what more to say. This was at the MP island Portsmouth Cafe.

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6 months ago

Amazing... will drive to the outlets to eat here!! The curry chicken was amazing and the oxtail fell off the bone.

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Food is amazing. Service is just as great. Staff always offers a sample if it's something I have never tried.

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B’s SoulFull - Fried chicken with green beans and macaroni and cheese!

B’s SoulFull

4.4(7 reviews)
3.1 mi

Good day family! Upon walking in I was greeted by "Welcome…read moreto B's Soulful" which happens to be the owner. The ambiance was a more of a layed back vibe.It has setting for 2-3 people. As the music played which was a mix of Afro beats and neo soul . I had to make my order. There's a quick menu on the counter that you can choose from. To pay is by cash,cash app or the QR code . The Menu : Fish,fried Chicken with the option of (gravy on it) pig feet, pork chop baked chicken. Sides: Mac and cheese Collard greens Potato salad Green beans Yams This was a hard choice between the chicken and the fish(whitening).I went with the fish,collard greens and Mac and cheese. Family when I tell you it's like grandma Sunday dinner and Thanksgiving mix in one. Fish was seasoned to perfection, Mac and cheese just right, the greens were so good. The owner was very warm and welcoming. She has dedicated her restaurant to her father. She was passionate about feeding and spreading the love of her food to others. If you are in the area check them out. You will not be disappointed. **bonus she offers catering and is bringing cat fish to the menu** Customer service: 5 Food: 5 Dinning area: 5 Parking: 5 it's in a pretty spacious area for parking.

If you're ever in the Portsmouth area and have a craving for soul food, try B's SoulFull!…read more While here I noshed on Pig-feet, collards and potato salad for 16.00. Everything was so good. Seasoned just right. I also had the fried shrimp. Plump and fresh! Most entrees run 16.00 with 2 sides. The owner and chef is adorably friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is standard dine in restaurant with light music.

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B’s SoulFull - Dedication to the owners father

Dedication to the owners father

B’s SoulFull - Baked turkey wings

Baked turkey wings

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Coopers Restaurant and Lounge

Coopers Restaurant and Lounge

4.1(51 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Coopers Restaurant provided an exceptional experience for our family's repass for 50+ guests on a…read moreFriday at noon. Initially, I resisted choosing Coopers due to its lack of aesthetic decor and worries about how it would compare to pricier local venues requiring steep deposits. However, turning to Coopers turned out to be the best decision we could have made for a celebration of life repass. The staff accommodated our diverse group seamlessly. Cheri and the servers delivered next-level service, expertly managing a large crowd and handling every drink order with absolute grace. They seated family and friends up on a riser while thoughtfully arranging floor seating for our mature guests in their 80s using walkers and wheelchairs. While the venue's interior is basic, the food was the true highlight for everyone from ages 1 to 100. The Meats: The fried chicken was seasoned to perfection, and the baked chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. The smothered pork chops with onions were so tender they could be cut with a fork, and the hot wings were a massive hit that disappeared quickly. The peel-and-eat shrimp was well-seasoned, and the shrimp fried rice--though a unique spin with plenty of shrimp and vegetables--was just average. The only real miss was the fried fish (Tilapia or Whiting), which had a fishy smell that could be resolved by washing it after defrosting. Pig feet looked tender and well seasoned I was told. The Sides: The candied yams were the undisputed star of the side dishes with just the right amount of sugar and syrup. The mashed potatoes tasted genuinely homemade, and the cabbage was a hit for most with a nice flavor profile. The collard greens, green beans, and macaroni and cheese drew mixed reviews, leaning middle-of-the-road, while the salad bar and cold salads like potato and macaroni salad were solid additions. Vegan/Vegatrian - Salad bar (Please ask question on the other sides) Collard Greens and String Beans may have meat or meat broth. Pescatarian - Peel and eat shrimp and fried fish STANDING OVATION to the cooks in the back they need more recognition of being able to cook for a diverse age and taste buds. Please keep in mind these cooks are cooking for a large diverse crowd some patrons have food restrictions due to medical issues and cannot have highly seasoned and spicy foods. So, the cooks cannot be creative with the seasons like other restaurants or your home. A must try is the Chicken (Fried and Baked), Smothered Pork Chops, Turkey Wings(Sunday), Cabbage and Yams. These are solid staples everyday of the week. Coopers restuarant offered incredible value, avoiding the exorbitant hundreds or thousands of dollars charged by traditional catering halls/restuarants for uncertain headcounts, and ensured we didn't waste food. Most importantly, it gave us a spacious, welcoming environment to fellowship and honor a loved one together. If you need a accommodating venue with great food and reasonable pricing for a large group, seriously consider Coopers restuarant.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. This spot was highly recommended by some of my acquaintances. You have the option to pick your food, pay for it and leave or you can dine in and enjoy their buffet style option!. I would recommend checking this place out!.

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Coopers Restaurant and Lounge - Cakes a plenty

Cakes a plenty

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District

District

3.8(219 reviews)
2.4 mi
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Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. I have passed by this business on more than one occasion. So today I decided to stop and grab something to eat! I purchased the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls, they were ok. I would probably try something else on my next visit!. It was quiet and plenty of seating and that's probably because of the time and day of my visit. I'm sure it gets a lot busier in the evenings and weekends!. I would definitely recommend and return to this establishment!.

We went on a calm, cool and collected day. The atmosphere was great. Very calming and demure. The…read moreone issue I had here is they were servicing a party in the back of the restaurant and made it very chaotic to receive service in the general areas of the restaurant. Service took forever to get. We waited over an hour just to receive drinks and an appetizer. I'm not saying this happened daily because this was my first time, but honestly just because you're having a private event in back there still should've been enough staff to service your regular customers or just shut the place down to cater unto them only. We ordered teriyaki chicken wings as our appetizer and they were okay. Nothing to call home about!!!! I ordered the shrimp and grits. The cajun sauce was alright. Again, nothing to call home about! The location is off of Airlines blvd making it convenient to my family being that we live within 10 minutes of it. Yes we could've left any time, but wanted to check the food out here. I'm a very patient person, but some places just don't know how to accommodate their customers accordingly. It's really not hard to do! Most definitely try it out for yourself. It's a one and done for us!

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District - Bar & Back drop

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JEM'S "Take A Plate" - Just disgusting and very disappointing. Waste of our money.

JEM'S "Take A Plate"

3.7(56 reviews)
3.5 mi
•$$

I've eaten at JEM's several times. I love the Cabbage and Macaroni and Cheese these items are the…read moreBEST. Pros: Cooked to order and Large portions of food Cons: They don't always pick the phone for the calling orders. The long wait sometimes The customer-facing staff is slow sometimes putting the orders in the bags. The Food: Fried Chicken: Overall good (a couple of times a little burnt) Turkey Wings: Pretty good, a large portion Whiting Fish: Just okay - Would not order again Chicken and Dumplings: Extremely salty - Would not order again Cabbage and Collards: I order this all the time, very good especially the cabbage. Yams: It is good if you like very sweet yams. Macaroni and Cheese: A must-buy so delicious! Potato Salad: This is truly a hit or miss for me. Sometimes it has a hint of vinegar and that makes the potato salad taste sour.

I ordered Mac n cheese and meatloaf. The prices are pretty reasonable. But as for the food, it…read moredidn't feel like restaurant quality. I'm picky about meatloaf, but I gave it a try. The meatloaf was a decent portion, but very bland. The ketchup helped it somewhat. The Mac and cheese was bland as well but it was cheesy, so I was ok with that. The texture and everything was fine. I wouldn't go out of my way to have this again, but if I'm in the area and wanted something , maybe. A little seasoning would probably change the experience!

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JEM'S "Take A Plate" - Whiting dinner

Whiting dinner

JEM'S "Take A Plate" - Liver and Onions

Liver and Onions

JEM'S "Take A Plate"

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MP Island Cafe - soulfood - Updated October 2026

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