Had a wonderful experience at Carolinas Kitchen Washington DC. Visited with my Tabernacle Baptist…read moreChurch family as part of our trip to the Bible museum. Our trip concluded with the delicious dining at Carolinas Kitchen. The food was well seasoned and served promptly. I must commend our hostess. She kept us comfortable and entertained while we dined. Will definitely recommend to others and can't wait until my next visit.

FINALLY, I made it here to actually eat! Other times, the place was packed and I was overwhelmed at…read moreordering at the buffet. Came on a Saturday @ 145pm. The dining area was open and so was the bar. So, I sat at the bar which is spacious and very clean. I got 2 regular menus then inquired if they had Happy hour there, since a sign said HH. Turns out, they DO!! Starting at 2pm - 6p on the weekends!!! They have a smaller HH drink & food menu. Since it was my first time, decided to try the food out first. I got 3 Fish tenders $7, a regular side of candied yams ($6) and a HH Rum Punch ($7) The fish tenders were good. came with tartar sauce Candied yams were HOT! like, straight up heat, like they were still boiling in the oven. They were too hot for me to eat there. Home, after they cooled down, they wee very sticky and a little too sugary for my likes The Rum Punch, was rail but Strong! I saw someone order a Margarita and that was very big The Bartendar was super sweet! I also had cornbread. Tasty! I would def. come back for HH during the week They also validate parking there

When I walked into Johnny Rays, I was quickly greeted by the owner who is very involved in the…read morerestaurant. I ordered through DoorDash and was able to pick it up fresh. I ordered 2 whiting plates. One with collard greens with smoked turkey and fries and the other with Mac n cheese and rice and gravy. The fries were good. The whiting was fried to perfection. I also like the greens (I'm a southerner so I'm a bit hard to please). Everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant had nice music playing and has a bit of a lounge feel with the dark walls. It wasn't crowded on a Friday during lunch time. I'd go back for sure.

Ordered take out from Johnny Ray's. My food was ready quicker than it took me to get there. The…read morerestaurant is located on a street that has some auto businesses across from it. There is some parking in front and there is a parking garage that is within walking distance. I ordered wings and a meatloaf platter that came with two sides. I ordered lemon pepper and the sticky wings. The wings were crispy but lacked the lemon pepper flavor. I wish the stinky wings had more of the sauce on them. The meatloaf was seasoned well. You could get smothered with gravy or their bbq sauce. For my sides I ordered the greens and mashed potatoes with gravy. The greens were seasoned well. I don't know if I would go back, simply because it was really far out for me. If you are in the area I would say am check it out. The staff and service was amazing.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in the DMV! I'd literally book a flight just to come here and eat!…read moreI've eaten here twice on two different trips. And made sure to place an ubereats order both times, so I could fly back home and share this gem with my mom. I promise you, anything you order will surpass your expectations. I didn't get a picture of the fried Oreos, but make sure not to leave this spot without a sweet treat. They have the best bread pudding I've ever had. My cousins and I always pulled up for a late night bite, literally minutes before closing, and the food has always been a hit. You can absolutely feel and see the passion and love that goes into this restaurant. Shoutout to Derv, Harold, Alex, and the other staff for their hospitality and amazing customer service. 100000000000000000000000/10!!!!!! Pull up on them!

My BFF (my Wife) and I stopped here with some friends visiting from New York after seeing them…read moreonline. We were all craving some good Caribbean food, but unfortunately, this experience was really lackluster and did not live up to the reviews The service was frustrating. The girl at the register seemed to be on her phone the whole time, I couldn't tell if she was calculating something or just talking, but she definitely missed the mark on our order. We specifically asked for Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls with no mushrooms. By the time we got home, we realized she gave us Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls instead. They were a mess; sauce was all over the container and the fries, and the chicken inside was incredibly dry and overcooked. Surprisingly, the Fried Rice was really good, which isn't the first thing I'd associate with a Caribbean spot. The Jerk Fried Chicken Sandwich was also a standout and one of the best things we had. Our friends ordered the Rasta Pasta, which was very heavy and spicy, and the Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas. They had asked for wings but got dry grilled strips instead, which was disappointing. My Cabbage and Collard Greens were also pretty average--I've definitely had better. Between the order being wrong, the dry chicken, and the distracted service, it just wasn't what I hoped for. It was an okay meal, but nothing I'd recommend or go back for. Definitely inspect your bag before you leave this place. Sorry about the pitiful picture I was so annoyed and remembered after I made a plate to snap a quick pic.

Food was amazing! But gosh this place is expensive and the service plus ambiance does not make the…read moreprices worth it. I've been twice wasn't greeted either time. Waited forever to be brought menus despite there only being a few people in the restaurant. Again great food but not worth it for the service you get.

I am going to give this place two stars!! Me and my girls went for brunch and the experience was…read morehorrible, it took forever for us to get our food it was three of us and everyone ate separately from each other because no one got their food at the same time not to mention I ordered the snapper fish and waited for over a hour for it, a table who came after us complained as well honestly the whole area complained of their service but got their snapper fish before mine I was pissed! The bad thing is the food is actually good but the service sucks, we ordered flights and had to wait because they said it wasn't enough glasses and we had to wait for utensils I'm like this is a restaurant why are you guys not stocked with these things?? They have a lot of growth but they need work

Bomb. Com Hot, flavorful and just down right yummy…read more Soul Food at its BEST!! I definitely will be BACK!!!

From the owner: We are a Catering Company and we also Cater Dinners every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon…read moreuntil Sold Out via our food Truck. Delivery & PickUp Available. Check Us Out BigMoesCatering.com

There has been a slow decline in quality of the food and service. They did remodel the place so…read moreit's prettier but there is still a bunch of gnats. They added a lot of plants which does help the gnat problem. But the food is good. Everytime I come I have to wait because I mainly get drummies. The cabbage was okay. It needed more seasoning but I can fix it at home.

I'm in the DC area for my birthday and I needed something with flavor and heart; Dodah's Kitchen…read moredelivered both. I went to the Mount Rainier location and ordered the drum plate with mac and cheese and collard greens; and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best vegan soul food in the area. The drums were crispy with a one of one batter; I have never tasted anything like that before. Crunch on the outside, seasoned through, not greasy, just right. The mac and cheese redefined vegan; creamy, flavorful, and comforting without trying to imitate anything. It stood on its own. The collard greens took me straight back home; tender, seasoned properly, and full of soul. I also tried the ribs; and they were so good they honestly do not even need promotion. This is not good for vegan. This is just good. If you are in the DC area and craving real comfort food done plant based; Dodah's Kitchen needs to be on your list.

What an experience! A great combination of Caribbean food made with love and Vegan food made to…read morelove you. The Mac and cheese was the best vegan version I have had, not loaded with nutritional yeast, yet cheesy and flavorful. The jerk meatloafs were like meatballs, and the flavor was on point. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the kale was a pleasant surprise, warm and salty. I also tried their guava drink, and it was excellent. I thoroughly recommend this booth at the Hall! If you want to know their schedule, peep their social media & site https://lovelei-duo.com

MLK Soul Food is a good option for your traditional no-frills Southern American breakfast and…read moredinner fare. I've seen this restaurant pop up on a number of third party delivery apps and one day I saw it while driving. At first, I thought it was operating out of a ghost kitchen, however, this location is the business' brick and mortar restaurant. The chicken and waffles I ordered were good. Again, not the best, but a good option to take care of your American breakfast and soul food fix. I'll try them again to assess their dinner food.

I've been to this restaurant twice in the past week. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They…read moreall Have amazing energy and truly make you feel welcomed. Ms Keisha is my absolute favorite. There are about 6 tables for you to dine in if you choose to. Both times I ordered my food to go. The restaurant is very clean... from the windows, door, floor, counter, etc. They have so many items to choose from whether you go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Now the food!!!!! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! My first time I went I tried the pork ribs, Mac n cheese, and yams. The second time I tried the turkey wings, cabbage, and potato salad. I enjoyed it all!!!!! I told them they will be seeing me a lot more!

This place serves all your traditional soul food. They got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes,…read morelambs, rams, hogs, dogs, chicken, turkeys, rabbits, you name it. Well, they don't have rabbits, rams, or lambs, but you get the picture. This is a little carryout restaurant just outside the downtown area. There is metered street parking on the road out front and within a reasonable walking distance. They do not have a dining area. This is a carryout-only place. I was on a tight schedule, so I ordered online ahead of time. I scheduled my order for pickup at 5. They have music playing on a little speaker, and the woman working there was friendly. I ordered the beef ribs with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. I got an additional side of cornbread stuffing. I arrived at 5, and my food was not ready. It was not even prepared until I got there. I did not get out of there until about 520, mind you; I had pre-scheduled a 5 PM pickup. The food traveled well and was delicious. I loved every item. They were all so flavorful. It was also a ton of food. The stuffing was really good. The ribs were amazing, and the collard greens were just like Mom used to make. And the mac and cheese was fire. I really enjoyed my meal here. I highly recommend checking this place out and look forward to going back there real soon. They have some of the best soul food that I have ever had. It would have easily been a 5-star joint if my order had been ready at the scheduled time.

So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.

Great food n friendly the lemonade and ice tea has always been my favorite I will tell you this…read moreplace has been serving food and they are constantly good

Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.