Great atmosphere! Nice staff! I'll be back if I'm ever in Cincy again! The coquettes are a first…read moretime experience; they are delicious!

Love. If I can use…read moreone word to describe my experience at Soul Secret, that's it. Love Amore Besotted Take great people (Melinda was our server and the chef came out to check on us...more about Melinda later)... Combine it with great food and great ambiance, and you get this restaurant! The first thing that you notice when you walk in is that it feels like home. Some restaurants focus heavily on decor and leave a lot to be desired in terms of ambiance, the people, and the food. And in other restaurants, you walk in and feel as if you can stay there forever. This is one of those places. We stayed there for a while. Imagine being in Grandmom's living room with pictures on the wall and positive music playing in the background. That's Soul Secrets. The menu is big enough to make sure that everyone can find something to eat, but not so big that you will struggle to make a decision. From fried catfish and grits to French toast to salmon croquettes and the largest pancake on Earth, there is something for everyone. My niece ordered the French toast, and my sister ordered a special breakfast that came with a pancake, grits, eggs, potatoes, and sausage. I was still hungry from last night's meal, (and you can read about it in another review) so I just nibbled off of my sister's meal. The French toast came out first, and I could tell immediately that the chef knew what she was doing. The rest of the food came out, and again, they brought the largest pancake I've ever seen. My sister was treating us today, and I was glad that the menu prices were very reasonable. My niece said that the French toast was delicious, and she ate as much as she could. She has a dance performance tonight and made sure that she didn't put her show at risk. It was difficult for her because the food was so good, but she managed and took a box home to eat it later. Yes. My sister nibbled on everything else and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the grits and some of the pancake, and I have to say that it was very difficult for me to stop eating because it tasted so good. The pancake was perfectly cooked and fluffy with crispy bits on the edge. The grits were creamy and flavorful, even without cheese. The coffee was great. I had several cups. All in all, it was arguably better than any breakfast I've had at any restaurant that serves it. Now let's get back to Melinda. So often, the dining experience can be directly related to the person that greets you when you take a seat. Thank goodness we were greeted by Melinda. She has one of those energies and personalities that makes you feel as if she has been in your family for years. Funny and friendly, but at the same time, dedicated to making sure that you have a good experience. Again, I felt like I was at someone's home rather than in a restaurant. She called me a "troublemaker," which means that somehow she was seeing the 20-year-old version of me instead of the person that I am today. lol So here's the summary. If you are in Cincinnati and you want a great meal, there are many restaurants to choose from. It appears to be a pretty decent restaurant town. But if you want to FEEL Cincinnati, while feeling right at home and having one of the best meals ever- Soul Secrets is one for the ages.

Southern, Grace is by far the best soul food restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. I love the food, and…read morethe team that help make this restaurant what it is. The quality and portion size of the food is outstanding!! My favorite is the fried catfish, you have your choice of 2 sides I always get an extra side because everything is so well seasoned and absolutely delicious. I love that the quality of the food has been constant for the length of time Southern, Grace has been in operation. Keep up the good cooking Southern, Grace!! I shall continue to be a customer as long as you keep that consistency, my taste buds and my tummy have come to love and look forward to every time I visit.

Great food and amazing staff. Very attentive with suggestions from menu, refills, etc.read more

Rasheedah's was phenomenal. The service was great, and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS! We went…read moreon a Sunday afternoon for a meeting and food. It stayed decently busy the whole time we were there, but that didn't slow anything down. The food came timely after we ordered even as people were coming and going with takeout orders. The amount of food we got, especially for the price, was almost unreal. I will definitely go back, and I will definitely eat the cornbread again when I go.

Located in College Hill with in street parking and a neighborhood parking lot across the street…read more This place is an oldie but a goodie. We usually get salmon croquet and whiting dinners. I love their Mac and cheese. No sit down eating inside but there is a place to wait for your food. Staff are always friendly when placing and picking up orders.

This was such a phenomenal event for the city and business owners! Lots of food choices and…read moreplentiful servings. I enjoyed trying many restaurants that I've never had before and hope to try again. Favorites were No Pork On My Fork, Sugar, Sweet Petit (get the ice cream sandwich!) and Just Jerk. Hopefully next year it can get even more space and thanks to Jay Rodg for bringing such a fantastic event to the city! Can't wait until next year!

This spot is legit. My family and I were visiting the Cincinnati area for the first time and came…read moreacross Pendleton Lucius Q as a good BBQ spot recommended by DDD. It was so good the first time, we hit it again this afternoon. Cool, relaxed feel inside, great service and great food. Jameela served us on both visits and she was awesome. Everything we tried was good, but my favorite was the Pendleton Porker and the banana pudding for dessert. If we're ever back in town, Lucius Q is on the top of our list!

I usually love a casual counter-service meal, but the hostile and condescending staff at Lucius Q…read morein Pendleton completely ruined my visit. The disrespect started the second we walked up to the counter to place our order. When we asked a simple question about the daily specials, the employee at the register scoffed, rolled their eyes, and patronizingly told us, "The sign is right in front of your face." We were stunned by the immediate attitude. Every basic interaction after that asking for extra napkins, checking on a missing side of five-cheese mac was met with palpable annoyance, as if our presence was a massive inconvenience to their shift. To top it off, when we politely pointed out that we were given the wrong sides with our sandwich combo, the worker argued with us rather than fixing it. Food is only half the experience, and no amount of smoked brisket or pulled pork can make up for being treated like garbage. Save your money and go somewhere else in Cincinnati that values basic customer service.

Millie's has Great southern style home cooked food. I eat there often on Sundays. I like the…read morebuffet. Service can be slow, but the food is worth the wait. I take my food to go because it has a very small eating area.

Had a wonderful fantastic meal, salmon croquettes pinto beans and rice with sweet potatoes and corn…read morepancake. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Greet s

First time there. Food was soo good had the three piece box to go. The fried chicken sandwich with…read morecoleslaw was delicious, the chicken was delicious, however the side of greens was bland but good and the Mac and cheese was very milky and gross. It came in a to go sauce container. Very small portion.

From out of town and looking for somewhere to eat and we were SO happy to come across The Eagle…read more The server was real nice and said "I don't say this just because I work here, but this chicken is REAL good". And he was SO RIGHT! They make their chicken different and it shows! There was amazing flavor in all of our food. Chicken, fries, Mac & cheese, and the spicy honey on the side?? The spicy chicken dip was insane also! Amazing portions on everything we ordered as well. We were stuffed and still had leftovers. I see it's a chain & I wish there was one by me!

I had a few times. More of a soul food and all American spot. Black owned and welcoming. They are…read morenice and generous and the ambiance is a nice fella.

I'm in between if I'll go back or not. Today is May 6th and I ordered the food around 2:30-2:35…read more The lady who took the order should be ready in 30 minutes and they will call you when it's ready. The food was prepared on time and prompt. I order the Jerk Salmon Pasta! I was so enthusiastic about it. I got home, sat down set it on my dinner tray. Got to eat it and it was indeed sweet. I'm a pasta lover !!!!!!!!!! I love butter noodles don't just me. I think I rather eat butter noodles instead honestly. The food was $23 bucks and I also purchased 2 cakes because they sold them 2 for $8 so it brought the total to $31 bucks.

Partial to the rib tips. Price is good for all u get. I like the corn bread but sometimes it fall…read moreapart. The place is clean. Service is decent, wait time is worth it.

Food portions were ok, kinda pricy but I'm willing to pay to support black owned businesses…read more However it to 20-30 to receive our order and had to wait in a line outside of the establishment for the order. It was sunny and hot out. The restaurant is really small and holds only ordering customers, to actually get the order you have to wait outside. Ridiculous. SMDH

Omg this place is so freaking good. Quality ingredients. I was beyond impressed. The Mac was…read moreamazing. The fries with gravy and cheese is your hangover cure. Wings are SOLID! Great quality meat and cooked well done. Tenders are actually real chicken. Well done can't wait to order again

Where to start?…read more... Came here for dinner expecting a lovely sit-down restaurant and was sorely disappointed. Imagine getting all dolled up to dine at the newest soul food restaurant in town then realizing you stepped into a souped-up chicken/fish spot. I gave it 3 stars simply for the food as the experience was a solid one. Upon arrival, there was no greeting and so we just found a table. A small group of folks were sitting at the tables near the front door waiting for their takeout. Honestly, that's what this place should be. A takeout joint with tables for those who want to eat their food there. Can you imagine ordering food to dine in and being presented with a set of takeout, cheaply-made plastic cutlery? Yep, that's what we were offered. I had to ask an employee walking by if they had "real" cutlery and he went to the back to grab us a set. The owner was working but unlike a fine dining establishment, did not come over to greet us, the only dine-in customers. That would have went a long way had she done that. The sad part is the food was actually pretty good (tasty yams, mac/cheese, fried whiting, and peach cobbler). However, the cabbage was under-seasoned. Take my advice and order your food to go until the training, customer service, and adequate staffing is present. You won't be disappointed if you do that.