Ordered the shrimp basket (fried) with pups and Mac. Service was great, food was even better!!!…read moreTHIS PLACE IS A MUST GO!

On 3/8/2026, We celebrated a birthday dinner here, and it was amazing! The fried fish was perfectly…read morecooked--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cheesecake was the perfect way to end the meal, rich and delicious. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, amazing customer service and a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back!

We had an amazing Brunch. The service was good considering the size of our party. The decor was…read moreclean and inviting. I had the opportunity to taste many different dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place for a Soulful Brunch.

Southern Harvest Soul Food - 3 out of 5 stars…read more I hate to be the guy who leaves bad reviews, especially after giving a place multiple chances, but this was unfortunately the last straw for me. I drove nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, excited to try the oxtails. Upon arrival, I was told they were no longer being served because they were out. This marks the third time I've driven there specifically for oxtails and was unable to get them due to being out of stock. This wasn't late in the afternoon either--I arrived right at lunch opening. I know what some of you are thinking: why not call ahead? You're absolutely right. That mistake is on me, and I've definitely learned that lesson. On a previous visit, I tried the shrimp and grits, and I'll give credit where it's due--they were actually phenomenal and easily the best thing I've had there. Unfortunately, my other experiences haven't matched that quality. The last time I visited, I settled for the brisket burrito. While sweet and savory can work together, this one was overwhelmingly sweet and just didn't hit the mark. I also asked for a Diet Coke and was told they only had Sprite, regular Coke, and water, which was surprising. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which had almost no flavor. For a southern soul food restaurant, that was pretty disappointing. I don't plan on coming back. I'm not mad--just disappointed. I hope this review helps others avoid making a long drive expecting a specific dish only to find out it's unavailable.

Grabbed takeout for my brother, SIL, and me. It's my first time for a Southern Boil and it's messy…read morebut tasty. I think next time I'll customize it with lobster tails instead of crab (crab is too much work) and clams. The potatoes were perfect but the corn was overripe so was starchy. They have many other choices for a meal. Deep fried fish of all kinds. You can get chicken wings in quantities big enough for a crowd or 1 serving for yourself. It smelled so good in there while I was waiting I was tempted to order some more stuff. I'll be back to sample more of their menu. They share a hallway with the Jamaican restaurant called Yardies and you can pick up orders for both restaurants at Bay.

Okay, this is my first time trying this place and in the process of placing an order over the…read morephone. So far, they are out of cole slaw and collard greens... Not looking too good for the first time. Impression is everything. But if theier fish and shrimp is cooked right, it may redeem them...STAY TUNED

I was so excited to try this place but was so badly disappointed in the food. I had the pulled…read morechicken rasta pasta and my husband had the salmon. The total cost was over 40. Maybe it was because we got what was left over from the day, because it was a half hour before closing. But even if that were true.... there was barely any chicken, mostly bones. And it was so spicy, I couldnt taste the chicken. All it was, was burning my mouth. The pasta sauce was overspiced as well. My husband received a very small portion of trout. No rice was given, as it was supposed to be. I think maybe they were out of rice. So he was given a piece of cornbread, wrapped in plastic wrap. He gave it to me because i was so unhappy with my meal, I barely touched it. The cornbread was so oily, it fell apart when i took it out of the plastic. I got to taste the cabbage and cole slaw, those were ok. Cabbage was bland. I dont think we will go back and try again. Way too pricey for what we received. Positive note, the staff was kind and friendly, and the place was cute.

Now I have been trying to get to Booby's Kitchen for some time now, however could never get my…read moreschedule to line up and being near. Let me tell you the short drive I had to get there and the food was incredible, let's dive right into. Jerk Chicken with Yams & Mac & cheese with a strawberry drink $21 (Lg I believe is what I ordered) Now I've never had Jerk Chicken before so this was a first and it was flavorful, great portion size, and a solid option. Tender fall off the bone meat, with a flavorful tag every bite. Now what I can say I am is a connoisseur of Mac & cheese and Yams and let me tell you. They did not disappoint, them yams and Mac & Cheese had me feeling as if I was back in Louisiana, with grandma back in the kitchen brought back some memories. The place hand really cool laid back vibe music in the back ground playing where you could hear it, however wasn't too loud to enjoy a conversation. 5/5 definitely will be taking the family to taste this place of heaven.

Don't come here for ambiance, come for the food! Hands down best southern restaurant I have ever…read morehad! From the sweet tea to every hot dish was just excellent southern comfort food! THIS is how you do chicken pastry right. THIS is how you do a baked Mac and cheese. If you don't try, you are miss out! THIS is what Sunday lunch after church feels like... home.

Of course yet another 5 star review for this amazing place…read more Bonus tonight... monster pork chops. My new favorite is to mix the limas,corn, and mashed potatoes. Good lord. Great service oh yea and cheated with a brownie and ice cream.

Great spot for quick eats. Just like home. Looking forward…read moreto the soul food specials on Sundays.

I ordered this through delivery so I can't speak to the customer service or the restaurant…read moreambiance. What I can speak to is the quality of the food. I ordered the fried pork chops, collard greens and cabbage. The collard greens stole the whole show. Somebody is cooking these in straight love because they are the best restaurant greens I've ever eaten. If I'd known, I would have doubled those as my veggie. The cabbage was seasoned well but next to the collards, just paled in comparison. The pork chops were what I expected. The collards, though... get you some!

Love this place. Have been eating here for quite some time…read more If not the best, has to be one of the best in Wilmington. I am glad that Guy Fieri had visited this place while visiting Wilmington. The whole staff including Lyndsey are amazing

Today, we had friends visiting from Virginia and wanted to treat them to a great Southern…read morebreakfast, so we brought them to Cast Iron Kitchen. We've eaten here many times, but this was their first visit. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a mistake. The food was very good, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean, just as we've come to expect. The problem wasn't the meal--it was a group seated at the table next to us. The group included a staff member (who was not working that day) as well as well as a family member of the owner along with three friends. They arrived one at a time and quickly became the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. They were loud, obnoxious, and their conversations were not appropriate for a family restaurant. When I say loud, I mean we struggled to have a conversation at our own table because they were constantly shouting over one another. They were also drinking heavily. New drinks were served before the previous ones were finished, and at one point, a half-full drink was simply poured into a fresh one. It was obvious that alcohol was contributing to their increasingly disruptive behavior. I was embarrassed that this was the experience our friends had at a restaurant we had enthusiastically recommended. On the drive there, we had talked about the owner's popularity and appearance on a Food Network television show. It made the experience even more disappointing to see someone connected to the restaurant behaving this way. Perhaps the next television appearance shouldn't be on Food Network--it should be on Jon Taffer's Bar Rescue. We will not ever be back!

My husband and I got dinner to take to our hotel. I've lived in the South for decades, and never…read morehad such delicious fried chicken! It was crunchy, seasoned perfectly, and every piece was juicy-even the ones we kept for a picnic lunch the next day! The people were so kind. We give them the highest rating we can, and next time we're in the area we will be back.

Traveling through and decided to stop for lunch. So glad we did! We ordered the bbq sandwich, dark…read moremeat chicken, okra, shrimp sandwich, and chili cheese fries. Everything was excellent. Honestly, they should get chicken skin by the bag, coat it with their seasoning blend, fry 'em up, and sell 'em like chips. H&L Restaurant (the current name) is a hidden gem and we'll be sure to come by again the next time we're in the area. Thank your for a lovely meal! My