God, I love this place!! The food is consistently excellent and the service is great. The decor…read moreis super cute as well, and they have plenty of space between the tables so you don't feel like you're on top of everyone. My bestie and I always start with the Fried Green Tomatoes, which are cooked to perfection each and every time! So delicious. We also always order the fried fish, which comes with 2 sides. The fish is fresh and moist and definitely the main attraction for us. I'm in a rut and always order the sweet potatoes and the Mac and Cheese. What can I say - I love this combination so much it warrants repeating. Those sweet potatoes are amazing and the Mac is also excellent. I got a to-go order of the fried fish for my hubby and he wanted his with the Okra and Tomatoes, which he really enjoyed. We don't get down to Mr. B's very often, so it feels like a special occasion when we eat there. The staff is always so very nice and that's the icing on the cake. If you've not been here, don't hesitate!! You can thank me later. ;)

Came for lunch while visiting Tampa. Nice building. Great customer service. Very clean…read moreestablishment. The food was not good. Ordered simple fried chicken white with yams and collards. The server initially said they maybe out of chicken. Came back to say they had chicken left. My husband order liver and onions, she was unsure about the liver and onions. She asked the cook, who was walking around out front. He responded, yes we have liver. Okay, great we ordered. She said it will take 15 minutes. We said okay. She comes back out to say they have no Lima beans. My husband says why don't you tell me what you have and I will choose. It was apparent they had very little on the menu. It's 1:30pm on a Wednesday. It helps to know your inventory. The food comes out. I could hardly cut the chicken it was so dry and overcooked. It looked dark inside as if it was old. I tasted a little piece thinking maybe it was a different seasoning, it had an aftertaste. When the server came back, we inquired about the chicken. She said it is precooked in the mornings and cooked completely when ordered. I thought that's dangerous, letting undercooked chicken sit until ordered. The liver was so dry, you can see it in the picture. My husband could not eat it. They gave the impression that the food was cooked to order. It was not. The black eye peas and yams were good. The collard greens were okay. Not sure where the gravy on the rice came from. It wasn't from the liver. We didn't eat any of the food. They charged us for half the meal. I would have given a 1, but they were very nice. My goal is never to hurt a business. I'm a business owner. But, we must give a good product. We were very disappointed.

Outstanding. Dare I…read moresay superlative? The apple and pecan pie (separate) is worth the price of admission alone. The fried chicken is good but not great. What is great? The meatloaf. All day long. Any cooked vegetable dish is a great side. I haven't tried their cornbread or any gluten options. Aside from the pies. I would die for you...

I finally went to Fred's for breakfast after always hearing people talk about it. My friend and I…read morewent one Friday morning and they just so happened to be having a Friday special. The breakfast was good and they had a nice variety of options. Of course I stuck with the things I normally eat and everything was pretty good. Nothing was extremely amazing except for the potatoes! Those potatoes were PERFECT. I wish I could eat them every day for breakfast! And I can't forget the sweet tea! I'm a sucker for a good homemade sweet tea and theirs definitely hit the spot. Of course I had to get one to go too! The decor was also really cool with the vintage theme. It was kind of nostalgic seeing a buffet since those have been out of style for so long. I also really appreciated the glove station they have for when you're going through the buffet. Not having to touch all the utensils after everyone else is definitely something I noticed and thought was a great touch. Overall, I enjoyed my breakfast and I would definitely go back again!

I was a little disappointed. I ordered the whiting fish meal and the fish was way over cooked to…read morethe point it was dry. I would pass on the Mac & cheese here also. The hush puppies were really good and so were the desserts. The banana pudding and the lemon pound cake were really good. I would come back and try other things though, maybe I came in an off day.

UPDATE: I've noticed a significant decline in food quality. I'm wondering if ownership has changed…read moreor something else b/c the cube steak and beef tips that we usually get, used to be super tender and so good. The last couple of times, they've been extremely overcooked. Like, extremely! Is there a new cook or chef?! Also, recently my whole order was cancelled b/c they were apparently out of everything when the delivery driver arrived, which was about 20 minutes after the order was placed. Weird. You'd think it would've been cancelled immediately if they were out of everything. ‍

How cute is this place ??…read more Originally found on Yelp however I was not prepared for such good food nor vibes ! My party and I got the band for unlimited mimosas and buffet style food ... this food was sooo darn flavorful and filling ! The drinks were tasty as well(many options of mixed drinks outside of the mimosa) Staff was pleasant , sweet and professional which you don't see to much of lately in businesses. Cali love ! We will be back and tell everyone all about it ! Thank you for the amazing time !

Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

Been a couple of times and this place never disappoints!! The food is very fresh and hearty. The…read moreservice also was on point. I never had to ask for anything!!

Stopped in after visiting the vintage market at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds for lunch with…read moremy family. The buffet was great. I really enjoyed the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and sweet rolls. I also grabbed dessert and went with the banana pudding, which I loved, though there were plenty of other options that all looked delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the cornbread. Service was great. Even though the restaurant was super busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table, and the parking lot was packed but still manageable. Overall, a great stop after a busy day out.

Three years later and the food and customer service is still amazing! Had to go back and try more…read moreof this delicious food. Restaurant is clean and small but the flavors are BIG.

Ladies by the Sea was a great find. It may not look like much on the outside but inside the…read morekitchen is bursting with great flavors and aroma. I'm from New Orleans and we would call it a hole in the wall! I never knew what that truly meant BUT it was a place where the food was amazing. I had the oxtails with mac&cheese and collard greens; darn near chewed my fingers off and the portions are generous. If you're looking for "soul food" Ladies of the Sea will more than feed your soul!!!

This was our 2nd visit to this Noble Crust. Fortunate to have got the same server as last time -…read moreRustie. Brought some friend who also enjoyed it. Started with Mexican Mules which were tasty. The appetizer of FGBLT was very good - In this case the B was Pork Belly. Bronzed Salmon had some great flavors going on. Desert of Coconut Cream Pie ended the evening in a good way. This place was consistently good on both visits. Nice place inside.

We enjoyed our lunch together & our wait staff was a pleasure!…read more Thanks Bridgette, for bringing your wonderful for bringing us added joy! You were great!

We have been dying to try this place since we moved here. Today we tried and will most likely not…read morereturn. Pros: Staff was very friendly, although the counter style service is meh. The sausage was amazing. Unsweetened tea was good, as well as potato salad and beans. Cons: the ribs were very large, tender and had a great smoke flavor but that's it. They were pretty fatty, although still had a decent amount of meat. But there was no real flavor to the meat other than the "smoke". The brisket was tender also but flavorless. I tried both sauces. Both taste very ketchup based with the Hot just being super spicy. I mixed the sausage and brisket together to eat so it would help the brisket. The location is great and in walking distance in Ybor, from the trolly or locals. Little house like place with two tvs on. One playing sports while the other was playing some Jerry Springer style lame drama, and was plenty loud for us to hear. Overall, very disappointed. The Smoker was going and gave us high hopes but lack of flavor made for a very dull meal.

It's me!!! Your non bougie reviewer!!!!…read more So.... 4.6...high expectations.... And BOOM!!!! This is the best BBQ I have ever had.... I'm telling you, you ain't had any BBQ till you have eaten here. We just spent some time in Nashville looking for good BBQ and we were a little disappointed. This place is AMAZING.... It's in a small house just off the street.... Keep looking, it's there! Trust me you won't be sorry!!! The sausage is unbelievable. Trust me. I can't say enough. Everyone in this place was friendly, accommodating, and really just awesome. Thank you guys for the unforgettable food!