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    Ophelia’s

    4.6 (27 reviews)

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    Vegan burger with fried okra very flavorful tasted just like a real burger

    10 outta 10 highly recommended!!! WILL BE BACK AGAIN !!! Homemade deliciousness cooked with love. It's a nice family owned restaurant sometimes there's only 1 person working but it's never a long wait... regardless the food is worth it !!

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    Tammi K.

    They say the best food come from the "hole in the wall" restaurant. Well this place.....A true hole in the wall as they say. Very friendly people and atmosphere. They were sold out of the oxtail and dirty rice so didn't get to try it. We had fried shrimp, fried okra, Mac-n-cheese and boudin balls. Everything was amazing. Would definitely go back. You get huge portions!!!!

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    Sidney L.

    You will not believe how good the food is! Good old fashion, soul food cooked the right way. The service is impeccable. The atmosphere and ambience are awesome! You have to meet Chef Pepper, he is the one who comes up with these marvelous recipes, handed down from his grandmother. He has a great story to add too, the ambience of the place. Every time I have gone, I've been very pleased!

    The reviews brought us here and we had to try it for ourselves . They did not disappoint! I had the smothered pork chops with rice and gravy with Mac and cheese and yams. Bae had the fried fish and shrimp with fries and yams. The fish and shrimp were so crispy! We also got a sample of the oxtails E V E R Y T H I N G was good asf and they give you so much food! The costumer service was so welcoming and friendly. We were from out of town and they made us feel so welcome. Great food and people

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    The food is simply amazing and we love a nice taste of home. Going there feels like giving myself a reward thank you.

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    Served old food. It was just okay. Pour the juice off the greens. The presentation was not good either

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    This is my go to spot for soul food! The oxtails are amazing. Customer services is great. The food is well seasoned and plentiful.

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    3 years ago

    Oxtails, greens, portion size, service all spectacular. This is a must try restaurant in Galveston.

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    2 years ago

    Very expensive please don't go and waste your money food was great but to much for 1 plate

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