I don't even know where to start with this review, from the ladies who took care of us to the…read moreINCREDIBLE shilah I ordered. For starters, we were greeted from our car as we were parking. As soon as I heard that, I knew we were in for a treat! Being welcomed in before even arriving is just hospitality at its finest. Onto the food. I ordered the Snow Crab shilah, and let me tell y'all, I've dreamt about it ever since. The flavors in every bite were incredible; I was so full after eating half, but I couldn't put it down it was THAT GOOD! Oh, and don't skip out on their lemonades, especially the Blue Mermaid! I'll be counting the days until I'm able to go back. The ladies I talked to there were lovely, the food incredible and deserving of every recognition. If you're in the area, check it out. If I lived closer, I'd be there near daily. 10/10, highly recommend!

Came here for the first time and the catfish and cornbread wasn't favorite thing that I purchased…read more It was my favorite thing I tried. I also bought a plate with rice and stewed turkey wings, Mac and cheese and greens. The greens and Mac and cheese was really good. However the rice and meat were a bit high on the sodium. I could not finish it. I would definitely like to try other things on the menu. I would definitely be back for the catfish and cornbread because that was a staple.

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.

Food was not fresh and seemed frozen , the service was super terrible, I would never come back here…read moreagain. I will say the hot honey wings was good but the sides are not as advertised. The cornbread was hard as a rock. The representative that took my order was not friendly nor patient super disappointed

I meant on my review that the young man register is always kind and helpful…read more No complaints with any of my food. It's all been delicious.....

Amazing fried chicken! The sides are delicious and the service is friendly and on point. If you…read morehaven't tried this place you're missing out!

You are looking at a six dollar bread cruise, which includes chicken, sausage, eggs, and cheese…read moregrits with a drink. Honestly, in this economy, that is not too bad for some hot food that is prepared daily. Service is quick and the ambience is definitely giving hole in the wall, but that needs to be expected since this is a neighborhood corner store. Three brothers which is a competing corner store will be offering breakfast in the next month as well so I recommend checking out the different neighborhood spot until you find the one that you like the most.

Blue Nile has always been my go to place when I'm in St Pete, the Cooks (2) have been there forever…read moreand my Girl can't remember her name has always been my favorite, she makes the the best food and conversation

Great little find! I saw the restaurant out of the corner of my eye on my way back from my doctors…read moreappointment My husband meet me for lunch :) He had the oxtail and three sides Black Eyed Peas(like I've never had before) steamed cabbage, and rice and beans. I had the jerk, chicken, with cabbage, plantains, and rice and beans. It was served with some sweet sauce. I think it might've been an apple sauce base? It's all very good!! A little pricey, but a lot of food so it evens out

J&J Jan Soul is a casual local eatery with a relaxed, no-frills vibe. It feels like a neighborhood…read morespot where people go for simple, comforting food rather than a fancy dining experience. The overall experience is generally decent, with straightforward dishes and service that gets the job done. It's more about familiarity and convenience than anything highly unique or upscale.

I've spent the last 19 yrs teaching mainly poor black teens who have always been extemely generous…read morew/ their soul food recommendations (as well as their uncles... whom they try to pass off to me. Lol) They definitely came through for me today! Very friendly Johnny and his restaurant have earned 5 stars for the delicious food, the low prices, the excellent service, & the convenience of this location (inside a Texaco). Approximately two years ago this soul food eatery was opened in honor of the family's Mississippi matriarch, Miss Edna. She is 85 years old, and has always cooked with love. She was #7 of thirteen children. You'll find her photo on the wall behind the counter. Breakfast is available from 6 AM - 11 AM Monday thru Friday. (I've heard it's excellent.) Weekday lunch is from 11 AM - 2 PM. Salads, sandwiches, & burgers are offered. The menu is posted on a whiteboard on the wall. Saturday hours are 7 AM -11 AM for breakfast & 11 AM - 2 PM for lunch. (*All hours are temporary due to Coronavirus fears*) Each day the LUNCH BUFFET changes. Today I had my choice of barbecue chicken or roasted pork, along w/ sides. To avoid carbs, I ordered a double heaping of cabbage to accompany my chicken legs. My food was delicious! I did see mac & cheese, rice, gravy, & a few other buffet offerings. I was a tad disappointed that there were no greens available, but they're offered on other days. That gives me an excuse to return:) This is definitely a locally owned business that is worthy of patronage. The business's Facebook page reads, Miss Edna "taught us how to love, respect, be kind, generous, and have faith in the Lord. We take pride in giving the world a taste of her love." Amen, Miss Edna & Johnny! And thank you both!

You all know I'm a stickler for quality food and service. Welp, Edna's your on my map baby,first…read moretime getting to try your food and I was fully satisfied before I even took the first bite. The service here is amazing, the gentlemen who runs this place is honestly the nicest person working in food service I've ever met and for this reason alone I'll be back later today to try out lunch thank you sir for the smile you put on my face and the great food you gave me. See you soon

Some of the best food I've had since I been in Tampa. You will not leave there hungry.read more

My wife and I had a great experience at Blue Flame Soul Food. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed…read morepotatoes, and it was delicious--comfort food done right, with great flavor and generous portions. My wife had the turkey wings with cabbage and black-eyed peas, and she thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. Also the restaurant looks very clean and welcoming. A special thank you to Tamika, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Her excellent customer service made our visit even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back the next time we're craving some authentic soul food!

Ok. Let me start by saying that we loved Atwater's back in the day, and were excited to hear that…read morethey had reopened. We called to check, and yes! they were open! As we approached, we noticed a big sign that said "Atwater's coming soon", two men out front that appeared to be detailing their car, and old chairs airing in the parking lot. While I was still waiting at the light, one of the men asked me how much I wanted for my car, and I told him it wasn't for sale. He said, "Come in, let me get it!" I asked him if they were open, and he said, "Yes! We're open! I'm an Atwater, and he's an Atwater!" The light turned green, and we beat a hasty retreat. I guess this is less of a restaurant review, and more of a cautionary tale. It would appear that the great Atwater's may not yet be ready to open for business.

Ok so I go into Atwaters on a Saturday which is advertised as "Seafood Saturday" and there's no…read morefish to be had anywhere in the place. I look at the menu board and they were featuring Smoked Chicken, Smoked Ribs, Fried Chicken, Cabbage, Rice, Mac n Cheese and Collards. I ordered Fried Chicken (thinking how can I go wrong with this Soul Food staple in a soul food joint, right?), cabbage and Mac-n-cheese. The fried chicken had obviously been cooked the day before and kept warm in an oven, the cabbage was dried out n so was the Mac-n-cheese. An attempt had been made to sprinkle shredded cheese on the serving of Mac-n-cheese and it to was dried out in an oven trying to keep it warm. I am a cook so I know old food when I taste it. I ordered 3 Obama Crunch cookies n u guessed it...they were old and dried out. I don't know how they can in good conscience call themselves " the best soul food". What a waste of $14.00. The cashier greeted my husband and I when we walked in but unfortunately she cannot count money. Mgmt may want to make sure the person at the counter knows what is on the menu for the day, know the ingredients in the cookies and know how to correctly ring up an order and count back the customer's change. The little girl working behind the counter was the best part of my experience. She corrected the woman ringing up my order, she knew the ingredients in the cookies and she was polite. I can go to Church's or Popeye's Chicken, spend $14 and come out more satisfied. Do yourself a favor and save yourself frustration and money and go elsewhere. The best part of my experience was the young girl behind the counter. She knew how to ring the food, knew the ingredients and had good manners. You got me this time Atwaters but NEVER again.