I'm actually obsessed with BoBo's, and I 100% mean that. BoBo's is the truth. If you're looking for…read morethe best soul food in Rochester (and beyond?) look no further. Mr. BoBo makes all of the food in-house and it's made fresh, he is the nicest guy you'll ever meet too. Keep in mind that this is not a sit-down place, in fact there are no tables, so you'll need to treat as take-out only. His entrees cost like $10-$14, but portions are massive. You'll have leftovers for a while. Each dish comes with a meat (chicken wings or ribs), and 2 sides (yams, mac and cheese, collard greens), cornbread, and rice. You can add shrimp for like $3 more. The flavor you guys, the flavor. I have never liked collard greens until I had this man's collard greens, the flavor from the ham-hock is indescribable. The mac and cheese is creamy and seasoned well, the yams are as sweet as candy. The complimentary pieces, the cornbread and the rice are just as good. The rice tastes like chicken and the cornbread is cake, literal sweet, delicious cake. Moving on to the meats, both ribs and chicken wings fall off the bone and BoBo's house-made sauce is A MUST. Every time I eat it, my taste-buds are assaulted by the tenderness of the meat, the flavor and the sauce. Plan on not moving for a while after eating BoBo's because you will be full and in a good way.

Came in from out of town to get the soul food my entire family in Syracuse raved about and they did…read morenot disappoint. The plate was HEAVY and I enjoyed every bit! The staff was friendly and the orders were moving! HIGHLY recommend!

Was on the hunt for something that reminded me of food after church. Wound up in an area of…read moreRochester not far from where I live 31 years ago before I moved out of state. Nellie's House of Soul indeed feeds the soul. Ordered a smothered turkey wing over rice, macaroni and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, and lima beans. That was Sunday dinner, for true. This is a walk-up, so everything is for takeaway. There was no crowd then I got there. They will get my dollars if they are open when next I visit Rochester.

10/10!!!! I ate it too quickly-no photos!!! But I went yesterday..had a craving for soul food…read morewhich is hard to find these days! Ordered the turkey wing dinner-comes with white rice and gravy your choice of two sides. I opted for greens and cabbage mix and candied yams. I also left with a huge slice of strawberry cake! Everything was delicious! Fairly priced good portions! I will be back! Thank you for being in business! The vibe was cool inviting the staff was friendly and welcoming !

After drooling over Saucey's instagram posts for months, my sister and I decided to try her food…read more The Saucey Chef drops her menu and phone lines open around noon each day she is open (Wed-Sat/Sun, I can't remember). We called many times in a row and got a busy signal each time (it's POPULAR). After countless attempts, someone finally answered. We placed our order, set a pickup time, and paid via Venmo. We picked up our order from the kitchen at our determined time. It was definitely a process, but it is WORTH IT. All of the food was so hot, fresh, and flavorful. You can tell that each dish is made with an incredible amount of love and care. My sister, husband, and I could not stop raving about it! The meats were cooked to perfection and the mac and cheese was one of the BEST I've ever had. If you want a hot, fresh, home cooked meal (but don't feel like cooking), The Saucey Chef is an experience that will leave you wanting more (and more and more).

Food is absolutely delicious!!! Everything I have ever ordered is absolutely yummy!…read moreService is so good! Sometimes the site can be a pain in the ass but other then that fantastic!!!!

Run, don't walk. Seriously what are you waiting for? Are you interested in trying a red velvet…read morewaffle? How about a cinnamon waffle? I can confirm that the shrimp and grits are wonderful as well as the waffles, home fries and everything else that we have tried which is pretty much everything. My aunt raved about the catfish nuggets. Their chicken and waffles are served with wings not tenders so that is also a big hit. The shrimp and grits feature jumbo shrimp, not the small ones, and the portion is large enough for two of us to split. Our family hosted a small gathering here in the fall and we recently went back, as a couple and had an amazing experience. I had not previously heard of this restaurant prior to my niece planning and making the recommendation, but we are so happy that we did. The food is nothing short of phenomenal. Did I mention that it is flavorful and delicious? Can I elaborate on how overly nice everyone on the staff is from the owner, to the wonderful people working in the kitchen. The atmosphere is modern with great vibes. The music is loud, but lends itself to a fun vibe. The mimosas are strong and a decent pour. Lots of good things to say about Vault, but the bottom line is that it is more than worthy of a visit. I have read other reviews comment on the wait. We have never experienced a long wait times. However, the dining room is not super large, so if you go on a Saturday or Sunday maybe use common sense and know that you'll be waiting longer during peak times. We dined midweek and waited no time to sit since there weren't many people and no more than 15-20 minutes for our meal. Our server, this time, could have been a little more prompt as it took her about 15 minutes to appear from the back to take orders for my table and another one. We have parked on the street during visits. Parking is not the most ideal, but we have managed to easily find a spot. All good things have been experienced during our visits. Add this to your restaurant rotation because we certainly already have! We like it.

We made a reservation and upon arriving waited at the door in line behind 2 other people that were…read morelooking for a table. Behind us were 2 more people. The hostess talked to the people in front the of us for a good 5 minutes or so about what their options were because there wasn't a table available for them. The restaurant was full except for the one table that was probably reserved for us. The hostess never once looked at us, acknowledged our presence or said the simple words that make any customer happy, "I'll be right with you." So we walked out unhappy and went to another place in the public market that made us feel very welcome instead. It was disappointing and I won't be going back but we had a fantastic brunch somewhere else.

I think this is the place I went . . . with that in mind, the service was stellar, the food was…read moreterrific, and the atmosphere was tevern-y and very inviting. I had a shrimp salad and the flavors blended well. My boyfriend had chicken wings which he enjoyed. The calamari was also tasty and cooked to perfection. Beer and wine was enjoyed by all. The menu excels in the area of soul food (think mac'n'cheese) so go there to satisfy those cravings. Really, though, the atmosphere takes the cake -- it's almost like you're sitting in your dining room.

Good seafood For excellent price. The service was real cool And it did not take too long for them…read moreto prepare the food

I am always in search of a good soul food spot, and Hooked Fish is the best for ordering and…read morepick-up. They also use delivery services if you are into that. I usually call ahead and my order is ready when I arrive. The mural on the inside wall is beautiful. The owner is so friendly as well as the other employees. Their mac & cheese is down home goodness as well as their beans & rice. The shrimp & grits are perfect (we all know everyone can't make good grits). I often call ahead and pick-up my food on my way home from work. Comfort food at its finest.

I asked my brother to pick me up a small soup wasn't feeling well. Why did I only request a small?…read moreThis Manish water, also known as goat head soup, was incredible! 10 Gingercooksnyc

Ordered jerk chicken & dumplings. dumplings are amazing as usual, my chicken was unfortunately…read morereally dry, same with the rice. other than that, food is good

Delia the bartender is awesome! She is so friendly and personable. She makes sure you have a great…read moreexperience. The food was great and the atmosphere is nice after a long day at work. This spot has a "Cheers" like atmosphere. They keep the door locked and buzz patrons in which I appreciate.

OMGGGGGG I have been wanting to try this place for a while and tonight I didn't want to cook and…read morefast food just wasn't going to do it. I ordered the fried catfish, the crawfish stouter, and the fried okra with a Hurricane to go. Food was ready quick quick quick. I live pretty close so I went to pick it up. The space was large, tucked away. It was clean and simple but the SMELL. The smell was the EXACT way you want a New Orleans restaurant to smell. If you have been down there and know how to cook Creole/Cajun, you know exactly what I mean. I got home and sipped the Hurricane and I was like oh it taste like orange juice then BAM! It hit me, it was adequately strong. And then I opened it and saw beautifully golden brown catfish and fried okra. I opened the etouffe and it smelled like the southern creole cooking I love. The taste was perfect, the okra was crispy, the catfish was soft and flaky, and the etouffe was beautifully smooth and flavorful. My only complaint was the catfish was like a filet and a half and not two filets. I just cannot believe the food is hidden in Rochester. I will be frequenting regularly!

So happy we finally had the opportunity to return to this gem of a restaurant. The food was…read moredelicious and our server, Katie greeted us as we walked in the door making us feel welcome. She also helped us navigate the menu as we were unsure what to order. Everything she recommended was delicious! If you enjoy Cajun cuisine or just want solid excellent food with generous portions, go there! You won't be disappointed. And ask for Katie!