This small restaurant packs in the seating with booths and 2 to 4 seat tables. One customer was busy on their computer while a few others were visiting while waiting for their order. You'll find plenty of vegetable and protein, comfort food choices here. Order at the counter and your meal will be brought to you. Fried okra, Mac & Cheese, pork chops smothered and covered & fried chicken are a few of the choices here. Our "to go" 2 piece fried chicken came with choice of white or dark meat, side of white or yellow rice and your choice of 2 sides. The fried chicken was hot, crispy, juicy deliciousness! The fried okra was crunchy and the cabbage was delish! We'll definitely return! read more

Simple Soul - Fried Okra, Fried chicken, Cabbage Medley, White Rice - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Friendly Service, But Food Missed the Mark The place was packed when we visited, which gave it a nice, lively vibe. Service was warm and inviting, and the staff really made us feel welcome. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite measure up. Most dishes were overly salty (though to be fair, we usually cook with very little salt), and the chicken breast was dry and lacking flavor. Overall, it was a pleasant outing thanks to the atmosphere and service, but the food just didn't deliver enough to rate it higher than three stars. read more

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My family and I were so excited to try this spot out as we have heard nothing but amazing things. We stopped by after our visit at the African art museum a little before 5pm on a Friday. However, when we got there they had a sign stating they would reopen at 5:30pm. So we decided to wait in the parking lot in the meantime as so did some other patrons. Once they opened, it took some time to get our orders in which was fine since we were trying decide what we wanted eat anyways. After we ordered, more people started to come in and it's a tight space inside. We patiently waited and it took about an hour for us to get our food. We went to our car to eat as the outside patio seating was still wet from the on and off rain. The turkey wing was very tender and tasty. The meat was juicy and fell right off the bone. The yellow rice had some hard pieces in it so that was no bueno. We all agreed that the mac and cheese was the best side, very cheesy and al dente noodles. I was not a fan of the collard greens as I like my greens to be slow cooked, tender and soft. The stems of the greens were hard and you can tell they were cooked quickly. Overall, I understand everyone has off days and based on the reviews, they are typically good. But I believe maybe there were some issues with staffing as to why they opened later and took so long for our orders to be prepared. When I return to Savannah, I would give them another go around to try out another meal, especially since the ambience inside was a cute vibe. read more

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Hidden GEM in Savannah that is located outside the tourist district. It's small and cozy, decorated with inspirational quotes inside and out, adorned with plants bring life to the dining area. The BEEF POT ROAST AND GRAVY was so good on my first visit, I wasn't sure I could order anything else. However I built up courage to try the SMOTHERED ROSEMARY PORKCHOPS. OMG...my new favorite. Super tender, moist and covered in a savory gravy. You select two sides. I love the CORN BREAD and BAKED MAC N CHEESE. I haven't tried any other sides yet. Corn bread is fluffy and buttery with touch of sweetness, while not being sweet. Baked mac n cheese is just pure goodness. This is delcicious down home cooking. It is comfort food. The owner is super friendly and hospitable. She works the order counter and I suspect she is integral in the food prep. read more

Simple Soul - Smothered rosemary porkchops with side of baked mac n cheese and corn bread. - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Very nice people. My Honey and I had dinner about 7pm. They close at 8pm. You order at a plexi-glass window. We had two people aged of us and it took a while for her to take our order. I orders were pot roast, green beans and mac&cheese, fried chicken collards and mac&cheese. The fried chicken is cooked to order. We ate at the reaturant. Seating is limited. We were challenged by the neighborhood beggars inside and outside. The food was okay nothing to rave about. The best part was the Mac& cheese. The collards taste out the can with no seasoning and the pot roast had no flavor. I first had scraps of the pot roast but asked for more meat and I was willing to pay. Meals were served in carry-out container and we used plastic utensils. The total was about $48.00. This meal was not worth that much especially being served with plastic items. I would not vote this resturant as the best soul food. read more

Simple Soul - Pot roast, green beans, mac&cheese Fried chicken, collard greens and mac&cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I went to several hot spots downtown, but this was the hands down best southern food I had while visiting Savannah. The service was kind, if slow. I was entirely satisfied. read more

Ordered fried chicken, mac and cheese, broccoli, ox tails, and collards. As other people have said, the collards weren't very tasty because they're basically vegetarian. The chicken was a bit dry, but the breading was good. The oxtails were way over salted and it was just too much. The mac and cheese was enjoyable. read more

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True southern cooking at its best. It's always the local spots and hidden gems that are the best finds.

The food here is amazing!! We had lunch during our visit. The fried shrimp was hand breaded and so fresh and crunchy. I had the turkey wing with collard greens and mac and cheese. Everything was clearly made with care and love! Rachel was so sweet and welcoming. The cakes and banana pudding looked so good but we were stuffed. We will be back on our next visit to Savannah. Thank you!! read more

Service was great. Restaurant was clean! I loved all the little posters, photos and positive plaques. They ran out of sweet potatoes but were quick to get me something else. read more

Simple Soul - We had dinner here! - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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We were in Savannah & decided to leave the tourist strip to find some real soul food. What a great choice Simple Soul was! We live in Kentucky, the land of "Fried Chicken". Of course we had to try the fried chicken! This was easily in the top 5 best fried chicken we've ever had. The owner was working her butt off the whole time we were there. She was running everything -- the register, cooking, clean up, etc. She had to be stressed to the max, but she was extremely sweet & worked without complaining about handling every single thing. She held it all together & managed to serve delicious meals, too. Kudos to her & this business! read more

Food was amazing I ordered the shrimp and grits and the wife ordered the turkey wings, service was great and the lady that took my was very friendly, try the carrot cake. Stupid good. We will be back the next in Savannah read more

Seriously some of the best food I've ever had. First time ever having oxtail (literally fall off the bone), mac and cheese and spinach. All of it top top notch! read more

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Food was mediocre at best. Chicken season-less. Rice dry as a desert. Pork chop was good! 7/10. Mac & Cheese was one of the worst i've had. Wait was long. Lemonade was watered down to the max. Overall 3/10 experience. read more

Food for the soul! It was beyond our expectations. I got fried shrimp, pan seared salmon with collard greens and mac and cheese. My husband got fried chicken and fries which I forgot to include in my video. The spot is in the cut but not hard to find! If I am ever passing through Savannah again, this will be my first stop! I can't forget the green smoothie, it was delicious! read more

Great food , small location which translates to a long wait. Do not get me wrong the food is definitely worth the wait.

I've lived in Savannah for a few months now and eaten pretty well. This was hands down the best meal I've had since moving here. And the service was not just friendly but warm and welcoming. I will be back a LOT. read more

Simple Soul - Beef and Gravy Special, Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens, - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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My husband & I visited Savannah in 2024 during our vacation. We visited Simple Soul & here it is a year later & we are still talking about the delicious food, the warm & cozy atmosphere, and the excellent customer service. The portions are generous & the price(s) are reasonable. If you get the opportunity to visit Savannah, please visit Simple Soul-- I guarantee you will not be disappointed. God bless you Simple Soul in your continued service for the citizens & guests of Savannah, Ga. read more

Came across this location through a yelp search. The young lady taking our order was very polite and friendly. Funky classic rnb playing in the background. Indoor deco was like an indoor garden. Great variety of items on the menu. ( breakfast is served all day) I opted for the fried shrimp rice plate that included two sides. (10 medium shrimp on a bed of yellow rice- white rice is also and option, macaroni and cheese and greens so good make me wanna slap your mama lol) I highly recommend!! read more

Simple Soul - Fried shrimp plate with yellow rice, greens and mac. - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Every time I come and trying something new the food gets better. And the owner (Rachel) is such a beautiful person. Her daughter is always nice and helps me make up my mind when I'm too hungry to make a decision. ‍ read more

Simple Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This is a place where the name says it all. It's very inviting and not only are the staff nice and attentive, they make you feel at home! With that being said, the food is. . . made with love! I've been a few times before writing this as I didn't want the excitement to overshadow the truth. I'm here to tell you that some things can be too good to be true but this is not read more

Simple Soul - I'm a sucker for a good sign! - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This place is phenomenal, honestly each dish here is more delicious than the next. Completely from scratch! When I tell you the flavor/ seasonings are spot on...! Perfectly cooked....Heaven!!! Miss Rachel & staff....thank you for literally putting your heart and soul into this place.. it shows and I will be back several times a week read more

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Definitely a great soul food spot in the city. The food was soooooooo good! Stopped by while visiting from Nashville. Mark my words, I WILL BE BACK! read more

Simple Soul - Me waiting on the meal of a lifetime! - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Friendly owner and great tasting food. I ordered the shrimp and grits, pork chop with baked Mac and cheese and collard greens. read more

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1st time leaving a review and I had to come to Savannah, GA. From Stuart Florida to be inspired enough to do it. Soul Food done right / cooked to order Which takes a little time to - Do Right - Served hot and flavorful from the perfectly seasoned greens to the Crispiest finger lickin' Fried Chicken I've had in years ( sorry momma ) yellow rice with gravy and Mac & cheese were great as well. We left smiling and fully satisfied Wishing we were staying longer to try more dishes - we took a slice of carrot cake with us for later and yummmm! Thanks Yelp for the suggestion and Thanks to Rachel ( for sharing her story ) and her crew - very welcoming and friendly- they embody their "Simple Soul" slogan - Patience is a virtue and a Vibe! Well worth the effort to find this wonderful little cafe amongst all the other choices In Savannah. read more

Everything from the Dr to the staff and nurses. They are a great office and my treatment has been excellent

This is post delivery, food coma setting in, but felt compelled to get the word out. I've dabbled in soul food on a number of occasions, have tried all the new restaurants in Sav underground and on the tourist tract. The deal is that this is quite literally the best soul food I have ever had. And it may actually be one of the best places to eat in Savannah. Food snobs to southern pallet aficionados, this place will not disappoint. The Recommendations: Fired chicken (light and dark) Collards Fried shrimp Turmeric rice Steamed spinach Man n' cheese Enjoy! read more

Amazing service Amazing food i will say im never disappointed. I would recommend their service over and over again stay blessed

My mother an I were in Savannah doing some shopping, and when it came time for some lunch we found this place on Yelp. The inside was warm and cozy and the music playing was self-soothing. The staff was welcoming and the food was top-tier home cooking, we will definitely be back! read more

Highly recommended, The food is very good. We spent way more at other restaurants during our visit to Savannah, but this food was the best. We had the pot roast and rice. There is on street parking and the neighborhood is less desirable than the Historic District. We were comfortable walking the area during the day. read more

Order was delivered by DoorDash and it was wrong. I'm sure they will blame DoorDash as usual.

The food is a amazing it definitely lives up too the name . It's simple it's soul . This is my 2nd day in a row coming . read more

Simple Soul - a restaurant counter with a menu on the wall - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Wow! I am so happy that I found yall. I had the best dinner at your restaurant visiting from Kentucky last week on my vacation. I had the best best best chicken over rice, broccoli, okra and Mac with fresh lemonade and lemon pound cake. The food was hot and fresh and delicious. The staff was amazing and kind and accommodating. It was everything. read more

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Beautiful, tasty, friendly, and all around satisfying. For a place that opened this year it felt like it's been a staple of the community forever. Look no further to indulge in a simple, yet soulful experience that will leave you just right! read more

Loved the food and great customer service from the cashier. Relaxing atmosphere! I'll definitely be back read more

Simple Soul - Love it! Fresh food for the soul! - Soul Food Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The food was delicious and the customer service was wonderful! We had the fish, shrimp, & fries and the chicken, rice, and gravy! So so yummy! I highly recommend eating in if you have the time - the restaurant is decorated very cute! read more

Salads are amazing. The bacon avocado salad is simply delicious and it's the only thing that I order from the menu. You will not be disappointed. Customer service is excellent. read more

This is how food is supposed to be and the best meal in my 67 years. A small family owned restaurant that offers healthy meals with amazing flavor. We both had vegetable plates and I drank the juice that was left from the collards. It's that good! An easy five stars and we will definitely be back. read more

This place is great! The only drawback is that it takes a long while to get food, but that is because it is made to order. The ambiance is simple, yet very inviting with all the plants around. My group ordered chicken and waffles, shrimp and fries, and fried chicken/white rice/green beans/corn bread. All receive top marks. Everyone could not stop gushing about how tasty everything is. The waffles must have something extra in the batter because they are beyond addictive! read more

Excellent food. Had the Po Soul with shrimp. The best I've ever had!! Staff/owners very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!! read more