Tammy RULES!!! My wife and I will eat here just to hang out with Tammy the waitress because she…read morefeels like family. L.A. had a reputation years ago for rude waitresses in Soul Food Restaurants and I think "In Living Color" did a skit on it. Tammy eliminates that bad rap. The oxtails were enough for two people. The food, especially the yams, collard greens and dressing have that legendary "Mississippi Mary" flavor from Crenshaw back in the day. If you know, you know. That lunch special she had back then saved my life many a day. Sweet Tea? Mph, mph, mph!

Very disappointing to say the least. Never really had complaints about the food so I decided it…read morewould be a good idea to order the catering trays for a get together I was having. The first red flag was when I cane to pick up my pre-paid order I had scheduled for a 1pm pickup. It was not ready and I was told to wait. At 1:30pm I was still waiting and I complained that I ordered and paid days ago, and that this was making me late for my get together. They told me that it was coming out and preceded to hand me a tray to take back to my car one by one. I was in a rush and only verified that all food was accounted for. I should have verified the food was actually cooked! Both the mac n cheese and yams trays were horrible! The mac n cheese was just cheese sauce on macaroni and not baked. The yams were dry and tough as they were not candied at all! My guests barely touched it. Maybe the dinners are still okay but I definitely don't recommend their catering trays. I'll go support another soul food place.

my favorite soul.... food! everything is.hot and juicy yummy…read morethey know.whats going on with the food for your soul... !

This was my go to for soul food last 5 years, but last time here, maybe they have a new cook, but…read moreit was incredibly salty and the liver onions was dried and hard as a 90yo alcoholic liver. Wish they just say no liver instead of unloading it onto an old customer! Will give it another shot, but this was bad. I give a 3, cuz it was good in the past.

great food, great service, family atmosphere you've got to…read moretry it. Breakfast, Lunch or dinner It's all good. In my opinion they are the best in L. A

Always delicious Best place in town brought a friend..she…read moreloved it. She'll be back for more.

October 2024 | Gardena: I was excited that the Soul Food Shack location was open in Gardena!! I…read moreloved the Soul Food Shack in Inglewood & was surprised when the location closed! I have been with friends several times and the food was always delicious! Catfish Dinner w/Yams & Cabbage! Yes, yes, and yes; all-around delicious! The kind of flavor that makes you dance a little bit and my friend and I did dance a little bit! Hahaha! When that hard-hitting food hits you, it makes you move a little! When you order the dinner plate, you get to pick two sides! Portions are huge; leftovers! Yay! My friend said she also enjoyed her dish! Vibe: What a fun place and popular, I might add! When we first arrived Friday, around 4 PM, we were the only ones there! Shortly after, car after car and order after order was being picked up! Suddenly, sports were playing on the screen and groups of guys after groups of guys arrived and sat at the tables! It was the vibe of a party and good vibes all around, loved it! Everyone having a great time, while eating good food! Score! Overall: Yes, please! Thank goodness the location in Gardena is still open! I'll be back!!

The food wasn't bad it took a while to get it. It seems…read morefresh except the fries . We also tried the oxtail fries not a fan of those either . I'm glad I tried it. Not sure I would return unless I was trying the breakfast . But if say give it a try. It's small inside and no restroom. Good customer service

Mrs Alma, you did it for me, momma. I'm from the south atlanta, to be exact, my parents from…read moreTennessee deeply rooted, but babyyyyyyy let me tell you, you took me back home with this one. Everything I ordered was too perfect, even the stove top homemade banana pudding. My mother normally made hers in the oven, but that stove top is hitting. Your ambiance is beautiful and welcoming. Everyone was friendly, especially the young man at the front counter, and the young lady. Continue striving for excellence and serving the community. Great Establishment for sure! My order: Fried chicken wing entree With macaroni and cheese,potato salad,greens,and dressing, I also got the banana pudding with a classic cherry Kool-Aid. Thank you, Tasha

Wow soo much goodness here from cakes, pies and tasty food. The place is nice. Located behind the…read morecompton court area in the same parking lot as popeyes chicken you will find this gem of a place. I came early around lunch time and got the fried pork chop dinner with mac and cheese, patoto salad and red beans and rice. Chops were cooked nice and crispy. You get two chops in the dinner plate and one for the lunch plate. Also added peach cobbler and a lemonade they make fresh at the location. Everything tasted good. Food was seasoned well whichis a plus. Happy with my meal and i will come back again for other iteam they sell! Food Rating: Mac and Cheese 9.0\10. Very good! Peach Clobber 8.8\10 Very tasty! Pork Chops 8.0\10 Potato salad 8.0\10 Red Beans and Rice 7.0\10

Food was delicious! (Onion rings were crazy good) the service was amazing our server had great…read morerecommendations and was so kind, she even let us choose the music. The catfish po'boy and salmon were amazing too!

Pleasantly surprised with the flavors. Matthew's Home Style is perfect for home style soul food…read morecravings. We enjoy traditional favorites and it's tasty here. The catfish was perfect. Fried chicken reminded me of good home made fried chicken, and the collared greens seasonedfor flavor. I had a craving for meatloaf and gravy, it was substantial and rich. I have been craving some chicken and waffles lately and that might be next. Friendly service and cozy ambience, can't help but like Matthew's.

Greetings I visited this place today…read more I had the pleasure of eating the oxtails with rice and gravy, green beans with the works, the rice and beans and to top it off with the lemonade My dessert was a delicious German chocolate cake The service was amazing, very clean and impressive I spoke with the owner of the establishment and she informed me that they have been there for approximately 38 years When I say, the food is made from LOVE, the food is made with LOVE My niece who is almost 2 years old was greeted with hospitality and warmth, matter of fact, we all were I will be happy to return due to the kindness, affection and respect that we all were given For this to be our first time, we all are blessed and grateful for the opportunity and courtesy given

Food was expensive and overpriced. The staff was cleaning the restaurant floor around us, (…read moresweeping and mopping the floor....) The restaurant was not due to close for another hour and a half. The food was good.

Alright, it took me a second to gather my thoughts, but here it is…read more I came to Soul Food Shack with my expectations set squarely on the food. I was only in Cali for a short while, and this spot happened to be about 15 min down the street from where I was staying. Perfect location, and I was curious to see how Cali does soul food. From the first bite, it hit me Emotionally triggered as I was transported straight back to my childhood. It felt like I was sitting at the kitchen table in New Orleans, eating my nanny's candied yams, greens, macaroni, and fried chicken. The flavors had that deep, home-cooked love, that is not taken for granted or lost on me, so hats off to the cook! That kind of food doesn't just fill you up; it connects you,and to top it off, the drinks? Man, they serve that real deal kol-aid. The kind I used to drink as a kid. As I was eating, I started thinking about how food ties us to previous & future generations. It's wild how dishes once considered scraps i.e: greens, yams, cornbread, oxtails, are now sought out in restaurants just like this one. These meals are more than just food; they're stories of survival, resilience, and community. But I digress, I know y'all didn't come here for a history lesson in Black culture, so I'll leave it at that. Now, onto the standouts. The mac and cheese and yams? Easily the stars of the plate. I like my yams runny and solid, because I love mixing it with the cornbread. Sweet, savory, soft--that combo hits every time. The macaroni? Seasoned perfectly. Creamy, rich, and not bland like you sometimes get at other spots . That's rare, and I don't take it for granted. Overall, Soul Food Shack gave me more than just a good meal, it gave me a taste of home, miles away from where I grew up. If you're ever in Inglewood and need some food that feeds more than just your stomach, pull up, tap in, eat up.

So we came here and had a blast. The service was amazing and so was the food. I was actually…read moreshocked that my bill was not more lol with all of us having extra things. Niece French toast was fire, chicken was good and eggs were perfect. All in all it was a good place to visit. Everyone left satisfied without complaints. The music is a vibe too lol. We will come back

The food is very good Customer service is always good. Never had to wait long for my order.read more

Let me brag and gloat about this place right here !!!! Not only is the music taste amazing ( i was…read morevibing my whole meal) . but the food ??!?! LISTENNNNN , everything was so smacklicious I had to force myself to stop because I want to enjoy it again later . My taste buds quiver at the sight and taste of such delicious food. not a single disappointment! our server was Joshua and he was so patient! me and my girlypop were looking and he knew exactly what to suggest that made us and our pockets happy!

An excellent dinner. Our waiter went beyond expectations. Extra friendly greeting, exuberant,…read moreclearly enjoyed his job and very patient. We ordered the two-item combo and it was a lot to eat. One of our beef ribs looked a little small and our waiter graciously brought us an additional rib. This was a very enjoyable dinner. The food was cooked perfectly and served at the right temperature. After dinner we were thanked for our patronage. Can't ask for more.

First time having Lucille's in person always ordered out. It was good it satisfied my bbq craving…read more I wish the beef ribs came off the bone a bit more but other then that it's was great. The ambience is very nice . Your able to walk and see the brisket getting smoked. The place is clean and the place was very full.