So I'm walking from Von King Park on a sunny Saturday, and I see patrons chatting, drinking, and…read morelaughing, so we decided to stop in. The waitress was super professional and gave us suggestions from the menu items. She suggested the Peaches Punch (rum and positive vibes) and she did not disappoint. Peaches Punch was sweet and citrus. My fam is southern, migrated from North Carolina to Brooklyn, so I am not a stranger to southern food. My mother was a sou cook in a small water front hotel on the intercostal waterway, so I confess I am a chair side critic of collard greens. I do not like collards simmered too sweet. I also like to add vinegar. So we ordered the fried catfish, cornbread, and collard greens. The catfish arrived seasoned and crispy. I added a dash of Texas Petes hot sauce, they seriously offer a variety of hot sauce. Love it. The collard greens were inviting, aromatic, and tender. The smell of the collards reminded me of Sunday dinner after training. Yes, it tasted old school, I greatly appreciated the southern vibe and the great southern hospitality. The main entrées were affordable and the drinks were worth every penny. This is within walking distance from my home. I will definitely return for collard greens. Please make a date to sit out on the sidewalk and order those collards.

I wish I could only rate the food because it's really good soul, comfort food at a reasonable price…read morebut I have to rate the whole experience. I went on the first nice spring Sunday. They even had outdoor seatings. I clocked the time we sat to actually getting a menu which was 10 mins then then wait from menu to put in an order was 24 minutes. I debated every minute after the 15 to leave but my legs and stomach would not let me lol. When the food came out I was favorite pleased. Honestly the Fried Chicken Platter could feed two. It if hefty portion and it's delicious. Please don't skip the mac and cheese.

We had a damn good reason to cross the bridge into BK on a Tuesday night. Plus I'm on summer break…read moreand hubs always loves coming back to his stomping grounds any chance he gets. After watching our friend Abe Fogle absolutely own the drums with his jazz band at the Roxy Hotel, we were hungry. Pies n Thighs is known for the fried chicken. Cool. Hubs can have all of it. Hubs had previously spotted out the only seafood option for me since I'm a pescatarian and it was a done deal. And baby... that catfish was not playing. Cornmeal-crusted, golden, crunchy as hell on the outside and tender inside and hubs had stayed faithful to his fried chicken and I had zero regrets. Pies is cozy and on the smallish side. I mean...the place has good neighborhood energy and service that actually SERVICED. Fried chicken is famous here- but that catfish? Delicious. And if you're a vegetarian, there are options too!

Service quick Best…read moreitems: fried chicken and brocolli (trust me) The waffles and biscuit & gravy was okay but the star is the chicken + banana cream pie Donuts are okay. I wasn't a fan of the coconut lime

Great service and food. Appreciate Ethan and the service from Derrick. The food was amazing and the…read moreservice was upper echelon.

I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and of course wanted something to eat before I headed…read morehome. This spot was right across the street so it was perfect. The restaurant is very big and thankfully it wasn't too crowded. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I purchased two plates to go, one for me and one for my mom. I bought the fried chicken meal with Mac and cheese and collard greens. I purchased my mom the whiting fish meal with potato salad and collard greens. We both enjoyed our meals and they both came cornbread of course. My favorite was the chicken and collard greens. Prices were fairand reasonable. This is a spot I would definitely check out again.

My niece came home & said auntie you have to taste this. I can't rate the place but when I go…read moremyself I will rate. Because I WILL be going. This food was sooooo good. Oh my goodness. I had the jerk ribs FALL OFF THE BONE, the collard greens bussin, the Mac was good too. You know I'm not big on Mac but it was good. Can't wait to try other things from there.

Customer service is 5 stars and phenomenal…read more But I'm here to talk about the food. I wanted to love it so much especially since TikTok critic/MMA fighter Keith Lee visited them in 2023, but my experience was not like his. I want to say that online reviews are almost about accurate. They were out of cold salads and collard greens which was an issue for other customers at times as well. No problem, they were super helpful and offered an alternative but not a good one. I had steamed vegetables that mashed in my mouth like mashed potatoes when I took a bite. I did end up going to another spot for collard greens and potato salad because you can't have soul-food without that. I had the rib dinner with mac n cheese and yams and a tiny piece of complimentary cornbread. The ribs definitely taste amazing but they don't take off the membrane in the back which is slimy and gross. I left that part behind. The yams were sweet and good BUT.....that mac n cheese is NOT soul-food Mac n cheese. Here's the thing I figured out, they use such little cheese but season the noodles very well that you don't truly notice unless you love mac n cheese, which I do, so I noticed it lacked so much cheese but had seasoned noodles. The rib dinner was a 3/5 because ribs were great but sides needed help. I had rice and peas as an additional side and fried wings. The wings were ATROCIOUS! I ate the smallest one and didn't eat the rest. How can you serve such huge feathered wings like that? It was a nightmare. The feathers being on it turned me off. This tells me they don't make their food with care, they move quick to be one and done and I want my food cooked with love and care. They were also frozen wings that were thawed and seasoned, I know the difference. The rice and peas were okay 3/5 as well. Overall the food was not worth the hype. Customer service was beautiful for sure but the food was not it.

We went for a very sadden occasion and the server knew and assisted us according and very…read moreaccommodatingly. The food was nice, hot, fresh and really had that close to southern cuisine. The service was fast, and warming. Those drinks hit. My mom had a sweet tea, she had to add water due to it being really sweet for her. Still she enjoyed it. The ambiance was family oriented & welcoming. We would return again and they do accommodate large groups at short or reserved notice.

We arrived as the restaurant opened and the staff took great care of us. Michael offered great…read moresuggestions and was attentive even though we were his only table outside. There are more savory options for breakfast than sweet. The Mac and cheese used a great cheese blend and was served in its cast iron skillet which kept it warm through the meal. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Loved the mushrooms but found the grits too loose and bland for my preference. I'm glad our waiter suggested substituting in fried shrimp; this gave more texture to the dish. The best substitution was making our "salt and pepper" fries "BBQ". This was a nice change from the standard order and the portion was generous! I would visit again and try their sweet + savory combo of chicken thighs and French toast.

My girlfriend and I ate here for the first time yesterday, and the experience was great! The…read morewaitress super friendly and accommodating. The look of the restaurant was extremely homey & made me feel welcomed. Food was EXACTLY what we were looking for & not too pricey. I'd definitely recommend!

The food was really good and everything tasted fresh. The portions were good for the price, and the…read moreservice was nice too. Definitely would come back again!

Southern Comfort in the Heart of Brooklyn…read more If you're craving true Southern soul food in Brooklyn, this hidden gem is worth every minute you spend circling for a parking spot. Located near Vanderbilt and Atlantic Avenue, this spot delivers that down-home flavor that's hard to find in the city. We ordered the catfish, potato salad, okra and tomatoes, fried chicken, mac & cheese--and let me tell you, every bite hit the spot. The portions were generous, and I was so full I didn't even get a chance to try the peach cobbler that everyone keeps raving about. But you better believe I'm saving room for it next time. The customer service was just as impressive as the food. From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. I had a warm, genuine conversation with the husband, and it honestly felt like chatting with my grandfather back down South. The ambiance matches the vibe--simple, old-school Southern charm that adds to the experience. If you're in Brooklyn and craving soul food that feeds both your stomach and your spirit, don't miss this place. Just bring your appetite--and maybe a little patience for the parking!

*CASH ONLY ALERT* I…read morewas really excited to try Mitchell's Soul Food after passing them by several times and reading several rave reviews. I stopped in today to take food for work and I am currently sooo disappointed. I ordered a meatloaf dinner. Here we go... The meatloaf was dried out, definitely stretched with breadcrumbs and completely void of flavor. I asked for gravy all over. I guess they didn't hear me. The macaroni was bland and colorless and the cheese was missing! This mac had all the flavor of a hospital meal that was prepped for a patient on a salt free, seasoning free, flavor free diet. The collard greens tasted frozen maybe??? No specks of meat or flavor of any kind. Mitchell's Soul Food is CASH ONLY and it was nearly empty when I arrived. I can see why. I am unabashedly greedy and also not big on wasting money so I forced it down. Every bite made me sad. The only kinda/sorta "pro" was the low price. Still not worth it. Never again!

Got it delivered to my job and we all loved it. Amazing soul food! I wish they could do a sampler…read moreso I can try everything

The only reason they received one star is because zero wasn't an option. The food was extremely…read moredisappointing. The rice was soggy, the gravy had an unpleasant taste, and the overall appearance of the food was a complete turn‑off. The portions were very small, some items were burnt, and even the cornbread portions were tiny. When I saw what they claimed was a peach cobbler, I was shocked. It looked more like a pastry stacked with peach slices straight from the can. Nothing about it looked homemade, and it was just as unappetizing as the rest of the meal.

The ambience was open and welcoming. The staff were vibrant kind and friendly... food was deliciousread more

I have been to this restaurant twice. Once for a couples dinner and once for a friend's birthday…read moreparty. For the couples dinner my wife and I arrived with another couple and sat down at a booth and waited for at least 10 min before a group walked that's when we were told the booth was reserved. We were told we could stay a while and we ate The food was good. For the party we didn't reserve but arrived and purchased food and drinks and danced. Outside of this establishment can be a bit rowdy with several double parked cars and loud obnoxious behavior. I have never witnessed a physical altercation but heard a verbal dispute and didn't stop to find out what happened.

What a spot!!! The woman who runs this joint is so kind, friendly & happy to share her delicious…read morefood with the masses. Spotted this truck outside of my job & had to give the shrimp n' grits a try. She sautéed the shrimp fresh is a (not so) healthy amount of butter and ample garlic. The grits were creamy, hot and a perfect compliment to the shrimp. (And just to respond to that one-star review that said this lady is racist....as a white person, I was treated with warmth and the utmost customer service. Don't be mad just because she's popular and you don't have an in yet at the express line )

One thing I cannot stand about restaurants or food trucks is having a large menu that you cannot…read moreconsistently deliver. If you have 10, 15, or 20 items on the menu but most of them are unavailable, what's the point? That pretty much describes my experience with Harlem Seafood Soul. I've driven past this food truck many times while operating the M60 and finally decided to stop and give it a try. Looking at the menu online, I was excited. Catfish, whiting, mac and cheese, collard greens, shrimp and grits, and other soul food favorites all sounded amazing. The problem came when I arrived around 1:30 in the afternoon. I wanted catfish. Sold out. I wanted whiting. Sold out. I wanted mac and cheese. Sold out. I wanted collard greens. Sold out. At that point, most of the options available were shrimp dishes. For a place called Harlem Seafood Soul, I expected more of the soul food menu to still be available in the middle of the day. If items are regularly selling out that early, then either more food needs to be prepared or the menu needs to better reflect what's realistically available. Another thing that surprised me is that I've visited other food trucks and carts that have been featured on TV shows, and many of them have an app, online ordering, or some way to place an order ahead of time. Where do you order Harlem Seafood Soul from? If I'm spending over $30 for lunch, I'd like the option to place my order in advance and have it ready when I arrive. To be fair, the wait wasn't long, and my frustration isn't with the people working there. Everything looked good, and I'm still planning to try the shrimp and grits. My issue is with availability. It's hard to get excited about menu items that aren't there when you arrive. I love supporting Black-owned businesses, and I want Harlem Seafood Soul to succeed. That's exactly why I'm leaving this review. The food sounds delicious, but you've got to do better with keeping your signature menu items available. Customers shouldn't have to arrive before lunchtime is over to have a chance at ordering them. This visit felt like a disappointment. Honestly, I'm not even sure if I want to give it another try. When a menu gets you excited and then most of what you came for isn't available, it leaves a bad first impression.