The food was great and the fast service was absolutely fantastic!. I look forward to visiting again…read moresoon.

This was my first time going to Zatie's and the food was absolutely delicious!! How have I managed…read moreto bypass this place all of these years?! I wanted some soul food and they did not disappoint. There was a line but it went by expeditiously. I got the meatloaf and the density was amazing. I like my own meatloaf so I'm particular about meatloaf but this one was flavorful. I like that it was NOT oily and juicy but it was still a good texture. I also got the squash casserole and greens. I had enough for my dinner and lunch the next day. I'll be definitely be back! My only complaint was I wish they had a place to sit so I could eat. But other than that, 10/10!

This establishment is never open when their hours indicate they should be. I have come here twice…read moreand both times they were closed. Also, they never answer the phone whenever I call to confirm their hours / days of operation. I had been looking forward to trying Sarah's based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Y'all!!! Y'all!!! Y'all!!!! RUN!!!!! Hurrup!!!!!! before it is all gone!!!! Somebody grandma and…read moregreat grandma, and nana is in the kitchen cooking! The service is awesome. The owners are so sweet and happy. You are greeted with a smile and great big welcome. I bought 3 plates. Baked turkey wings, cabbage, greens and 2 turkey and dressing plates with fried corn, mac & cheese, greens, pintos, cornbread and cranberry sauce. The plates are a little over$10 and it's worth it. The food is like a Sunday dinner at Big Ma house. Oh and I got banana pudding and it's from scratch. All the food is from is from scratch. Inside the restaurant there are lots of tables and chairs and the atmosphere is chill. Once you go, you will return. Take all your friends and family. All the food was phenomenal. And they are not stingy with the cranberry sauce. Yes!

After enjoying Sunday dinner here previously, we came back to Simone's Kitchen & Cocktails to…read moreexperience their Saturday brunch, and overall, it was another solid visit. We were seated immediately, and our hostess also served as our waitress. Despite wearing multiple hats, she did a great job making recommendations, and every suggestion she made turned out to be a winner. The atmosphere had plenty of energy thanks to a live DJ, giving brunch a fun vibe. My only complaint was the volume. The music was loud enough that it made conversation at our table difficult. To drink, I ordered the It's a Henny Thang, while my wife chose the Rosa Goddess. Both cocktails were excellent and easily among the highlights of the meal. For brunch, we ordered the SKC Salmon Croquettes, Cajun Catfish & Grits, and SKC Chix & Waffles. The Cajun Catfish & Grits was the clear standout. The catfish was crispy, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the creamy grits. If you're visiting for brunch, this is the dish I'd recommend first. The Salmon Croquettes were also good. While they didn't quite reach the level of the catfish, they really came alive with a splash of Crystal Hot Sauce, which added just the right amount of acidity and heat. The only disappointment was the Chix & Waffles. The waffles were good but not particularly memorable, and the chicken wings didn't have quite the same wow factor we experienced during our previous visit. Overall, Simone's continues to impress with quality food, creative cocktails, and friendly service. While not every dish hit the same high note, the catfish and grits alone are worth the return trip, and the cocktails were outstanding. Recommendation: Order the Cajun Catfish & Grits, don't skip the cocktails, and if you prefer a quieter brunch, be prepared for the DJ to bring plenty of energy.

So it's funny because, I think I enjoyed my to-go catfish and okra more than sitting down! To go…read morewas much more crispier and satisfying. Of course catfish is a "muddier" fish type so I expect some graying or pieces not as flavorful, but it was maybe a 6/10 in-restaurant versus 9/10 at home/takeout. Service was average and our waitress was helpful and polite. Music was mostly R&B and a little louder at times depending on the song, but palatable aside from a few unnecessary rap songs that weren't really the vibe for me, personally. Veggies with teriyaki were just okay, and 1/3 of the cup had olive oil base that could have been drained or replaced with more sauce/seasoning. Shrimp was my favorite, 10/10! And those egg rolls! Our mom in law date was made successful from those, definitely .

My first time at Gabriella's was recently. This place gets really busy..... fast! When I arrived,…read more there were about 2 ppl already present and ordering at the hot bar. It's kind of hard to tell what all the food options are, so I had to ask what some stuff was. I managed to get a meat and 2 instead of a meat and 5! There were quite a few veggie options that looked amazingly delicious! I do not recommend coming here hungry or hangry. Ok, sooo I love meat loaf so naturally that's what I got. I also got collards and cornbread dressing & yes they had cranberry sauce. Everything was good tasting. The meatloaf was a little sweet to my taste so I probably wouldn't order it again. The veggies were not over seasoned or overcooked. I will definitely comeback here bc there is still just so much I wanna try. The staff is nice and took care of the crowd. I even witnessed them give a person in need food, as they were about to dig in the restaurant's garbage can outside for scraps. Made me count my blessings.. all of them! There is street parking only. I didn't have any issues parking on a Sunday afternoon. The inside of this restaurant is not big but I was comfortable dining in.

Good southern food on a Sunday afternoon while visiting. Couldn't tell from the Yelp pictures but…read moreit's a really small restaurant with food displayed buffet style behind the clear partition that they serve you in a container. Only about 3 people at a time can hold inside before it's starts getting crowded. It stay pretty busy. Options are 1 meat with two sides or 2 meats with three sides combination. A la cart is available as well. They have ice tea or lemonade drinks in a cup that they also serve you. Lemonade was good. There's a very small counter to pay after you order. Fry chicken is tasty with perfect crisp. Collard greens were seasoned well and perfect texture. Yams (my favorite) was perfect - flavorful, not too sweet and firm but not hard. Both of us thought the Black eyed peas looked really good but taste bland. I would have preferred it without the Okra. I didn't see that when I ordered. One in our group commented the meat loaf was good. The dressing was really good too - well seasoned and tasty. After paying there's a dining area for self seating. It serves the purpose to sit and eat but definitely could use sprucing up along with the restrooms. Please seriously consider! It would make the experience much more pleasant to enjoy their delicious food. I took off two stars for that reason and yes it's that unpleasant as the tables/chairs are also too clustered together. The chairs don't fit around the table properly. Overall good southern food at a reasonable price and recommended. Skip dining in if you don't have too. Just my two cents.

I've eaten here so much that it I can honestly say everything is delicious. Sundays the meatloaf is…read morefantastic, Saturday's the Beef tips and rice are amazing, fried bologna breakfast sandwich always hits, the fried chicken is so good. Pick anything and you won't be disappointed...

yum yum and affordable pricing. The previous shop was closer to home but wanted to try this…read morelocation. Nice parking. Right off the main road. Had my taste buds ready for bbq chicken but settled for fried white meat chicken. It was crispy and tasted good to me. Had greens and yams. Price was under $15 with tax. They kept replenishing the food. The line moved fast. Inside the was basic diner atmosphere.

O' Taste & See Update: Heavy Plates Still Delivering…read more I previously called this the "Home of the Heavy Plates," and after another visit, that title still fits. This time we came back because O' Taste & See now has a dining area and we wanted to eat inside. One surprise was that they were open today because they are usually closed on Saturdays. This happened to be the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend. Walking in, it was immediately obvious they were busy. There was a steady flow of carryout and DoorDash orders moving through, and several people were waiting. One suggestion that would help future customers is clearer communication on where the ordering line begins. Customers waiting for food and customers ordering blended together a little. A simple standing sign would probably help. Despite the crowd, from placing our order until checkout took about 17 minutes, which was efficient considering the traffic they were handling. I ordered the ribs with potato salad and baked beans. The ribs were smoked well with good tenderness and a sauce that had the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the meat. The potato salad needed a little salt and pepper for my taste, but after that it landed much better. The homemade baked beans had good flavor. My wife ordered the oxtails with collard greens and mac and cheese. The oxtails were tender and had a unique seasoning profile that she described as having an almost Indian-like flavor profile. The mac and cheese was creamy and good, and the greens paired well with the cornbread. My wife even mixed the greens and cornbread together. The Country Punch was good and refreshing with the meal. My wife originally wanted the red velvet cake without nuts, but they were sold out. I stepped in and handled dessert responsibilities myself . One observation my wife made was interesting. The dining area gives off more of a fine dining vibe than expected for a soul food spot. The space feels more elevated and polished. However, we were still served in to-go containers and our punch came out in a half-gallon style container. The atmosphere and presentation felt a little disconnected. Not necessarily bad, just somewhat inconsistent. The food says one thing and the dining presentation says another. One thing worth mentioning is value. Two meat-and-three plates, two drinks, and one dessert came to $73.79. That definitely puts O' Taste & See toward the higher end of soul food pricing. However, the portions are heavy, the meats are quality, and the homemade sides help justify much of that price. Not necessarily an everyday stop for many families, but the food quality delivered. Food was on point.

OMG!!! This food was cooked with love. I went to pick up my dad a meal for Father's Day. I waited…read moreabout an hour but it was nice and cool inside. The place had a sitting area the hostess and the staff was nice. The food was so good and you have an enough for at least two days. Well worth the trip to Crestwood.

We got the fried fish and fried chicken wings, both were good. our sides were collard greens and…read morefried corn, great taste. The service was top notch, served with a smile. I love these places, take you back to a sweeter time. This restaurant has a feeling of home, with the expectation of a good meal, and did not disappoint...

They were very welcoming and the serving sizes were insane! We don't live nearby but we were at UAB…read morefor an event for our son and we all thought that some real soul food sounded incredible! It was about a 10 minute drive from UAB on a weekend. If they were closer to us, we'd definitely be back sooner!

Customer service and Food was amazing . Small family owned but a lot of seating . Also try the…read moredesert home made

One of my gentlemen friends suggested after a class today that we go to lunch. One of the ladies…read moresuggested this place. It's definitely a Soul food diner. About 5 of us went there and everyone was pleased with their plates. Local diner has been around for around 2 years. Her grandmother suggested she open a place to share her culinary skills and she did so naming the place after her daughter. The place has the feel of an old school cafe. Give it a try.

After church, our group of about 16-18 people decided to give Mama Nem a try, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. The food was outstanding! I had the baked chicken with collard greens, cabbage, and a roll, and everything was seasoned perfectly. The service handled our large group well, and everyone enjoyed their meal. If I'm back on this side of town, I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

This is one of those places you could easily drive right past if you're not looking for it. There…read morereally isn't much signage that stands out from the road, so keep an eye out or you may miss it. I stopped in for lunch and wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first walked in because the front has more of a bar-like setting. Once you walk past the bar, you'll find the food served cafeteria-style. You walk up, choose what you'd like, they make your plate, and you pay. You can take it to go or stay and eat there. The lady serving the food was very friendly, and the food itself was delicious! Definitely not the healthiest lunch I've ever had, but it was good Southern comfort food and very tasty. The dine-in experience, however, could use some improvement. The first table I chose had ants crawling around, so I moved to another table. From there, I ate my lunch, got up, and walked out without anyone seeming to notice. For the food alone, I would recommend giving them a try, especially for takeout. I'd definitely grab a plate to go, but based on my experience, dining in wouldn't be my first choice.