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Soul Tasty

4.2 (261 reviews)
ModerateSoul Food, Seafood
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Cajun shrimp, Mac n cheese, collard greens
Christina L.

One plate, four reasons to come back--Cajun shrimp, mac & cheese, collards and friendly service. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Hands down a must try when in the area.

Salmon Rasta Pasta (Thursday - Sunday)
Allison C.

We've visited Soul Tasty several times over the years, and we've never been disappointed! Easily some of the best soul food in the state. On this last visit we fell in love with their salmon rasta pasta - they even stuff the salmon with crab and it was SO good. Grits just like you get in the south and super cheesy mac. I wish I lived closer to their delivery area because I would order from them all the time! Always a treat for delicious comfort food.

Fried Fish Sandwich
Stephen M.

Soul Tasty has been a regular spot for me in the Stamford area for the past few years. I like to keep it consistent, grabbing their entree with the mac & cheese and candied yams sides. Those two are match made in food heaven, I promise. The fried chicken's my go-to main, and it's pretty solid, especially if you're generous with the hot sauce. Visiting during lunch hours, I noticed they had a $5 fish sandwich, so I decided to give it a try. While the sandwich was flavorful, the tilapia carried a pronounced and lingering fishy taste that lasted well after I finished eating. I paired all of that with a giant, delicious container of Kool-Aid- because, why not? Overall, stick to the classics, and Soul Tasty won't let you down.

Large Dinner: Turkey chopped bbq,  Candied Yams, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese
Markus D L.

CT lacks good Soul food, but this place is on the right track! Hennessy Wings are a favorite. They are not on the paper menu or listed in the restaurant, but they are available when you order online. Delicious!!! The Chopped Bbq (pork) is my usual go to. I loved it when they first opened, now I must admit I doctor it up by adding a little ac vinegar when I get home. Fried chicken is good and it travels well. The pork chops are yummy. I don't eat potato salad, but it has mixed reviews from friends 'n fam... not consistent. String beans are mixed with carrots and were surprisingly good. Greens are typically good, but also inconsistent, sometimes a little too salty, sometimes sweet. Mac 'n cheese is always great!!! Black eyed peas, Yum! Yams, also Yum! My only issue with Soul Tasty is consistency. You can taste the difference when different ppl cook. Most times it's great, Sometimes it's just good. I think they may have trouble finding help, but the customer service is usually on point! Seems like that's one thing that the owner stresses. Really appreciate that! Even with some of the inconsistencies in the food, I am still giving this place 5 stars. They are one of the best Soul Food restaurants in Connecticut and I want them to continue to succeed.

Chicken tenders and Dirty Rice
Jacob M.

Stopped here on the way to a concert. Fast service. Very friendly staff. Food was very delicious.

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Alessandra R.

I randomly came across this spot looking for a place to eat near Stamford Hospital. I was in a rush to get back to work so I didn't look at the menu. I ordered fried chicken spicy with Mac n cheese during lunch. After viewing it afterwards I think it was supposed to come with a spice cake ‍. The spicy chicken didn't have enough flavor for my liking, didn't taste like it was marinated in buttermilk or anything. The Mac n cheese tasted authentic. I might come again and try some other items on the menu, or I might not.

Cynthia A.

Visited from Jersey and the chicken and waffles were delicious. They're were nicely seasoned and fresh. I went in around 11am on Tuesday and was the only one dining in. Most people were doing takeout. I loved the art work and decors both outside and inside of the spot. For those driving to this location is seems as if there are limited street parking available. All in all I would make the trip for Jersey again to try other items in this menue. I recommend anyone from Stamford try this spot if they have not already.

Dirty rice, Candied yams and Hennessy wings
Christine R.

Soul Tasty is a nice cozy southern restaurant. We all know that Covid is still out there so we have to be extremely careful when venturing outside. I felt comfortable and safe in this restaurant. The staff were wearing their mask properly and they had on gloves. They also had a touchless system to pay for your food. Of course I took my food to go and it was still piping hot when I got home. I ordered the dirty rice, candied yams and Hennessy wings. Everything was nicely prepared and the Hennessy wings had a nice kick to it and I'm not a Hennessy drinker but I loved the wings. I also had their fried fish and their breakfast with their cheesy grits. Its definitely worth the trip.

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD, I knew it was gonna be good that's it right across the street from the projects lmaoo

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Fiyah super hot Fiyah every time love the hot honey BBQ pork chop this place is a go to in Stamford

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Ask the Community - Soul Tasty

Do you use pork or lard in your greens, frying oil, or anything else on the menu?

Do they have nashville hot chicken?

Yes we do, al day everyday!

How's the henny wings?

Pretty freaking amazing!! Lol every Wednesday we have them as well as lemon pepper wings and the third option changes from week to week! Hope to see you soon

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Thelma's food has always been a HIT! Why the 3 stars is crazy to me. I had my Birthday party there,…read moreand everyone who attended continued to rave about the delicious food. I have also attended other events or just stopped in for a bite to eat. The wings are Fabulous! The fries with the jerk chicken..man o' man.. makes you come back for more. The flavor/seasoning of the food is top notch. The rasta pasta with salmon is Delicious. The fried fish, mac n cheese, greens and yams are soooo Good! I have never been disappointed. And the servers are Phenomenal. They greeted me when I came in. Were very attentive throughout my visit. The prices are competitive, so no need to complain about that. I almost forgot to mention the fun you can have there with the Karaoke. The DJ I wish I remembered his name.. All I know is that he represented on a Friday night! It was Epic. So, just go and enjoy the ambiance. Go and enjoy the food. How could I have forgotton to mention the restaurant owners Lady. She is Phenomenal. I love her professionalism, and attentiveness.

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This is my 3rd time ordering from sweet potatoes restaurant and 3 times the food was good and they…read morewasn't stingy with the portions I had Whitting fish, Mac n cheese, Yams, Collard greens and corn bread.

Yes!!!! The food is amazing and the sweet potato pies are top tier. I love that they are served…read moremini. I love their sweet potatoes and Mac n cheese. Why?! Because they literally go together. The Mac is cheesy and cooked exactly how I want it to taste. It sticks together and is never burnt on top. But I have tried the potato salad (a hit for sure), collard greens (seasoned to perfection), and the sweet potato fries (which I don't like, because I don't really care for a sweet potato fry. But they are steak cut and glazed with a sweet yet light glaze). As for the meats: I've had the fried catfish, catfish bites, beef ribs, fried chicken breast, baked chicken breast, fried chicken wings (BBQ & Jerk), and the salmon, crabcakes, and the ultimate feast. Oh and I've had their chicken strips. By far my favorite and frequently ordered are the catfish bites and chicken strips. Just know that this restaurant used to be a sit down intimate spot with a catering hall a few doors down. But since CoVid, it has become solely takeout and delivery by the apps. So, you won't get a full dining experience and will have to pay for a certain kind of packaging. For instance, if you don't want your food to touch or leak into other food the. Order separate packages and they will do it. This place has iced tea and lemonade that are divine. The customer service not be the absolute best if you walk in. Because they are always busy and inundated with orders which is a good sign. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the cornbread! My Lawd. It's thick and delicious.

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First meal on this trip to New York!…read more I'm in New York for a week and was catching up with a friend who suggested we grab some soul food. I love me some chicken and waffles, so we decided to check out Melba's Restaurant, located at 300 W. 114th Street in Harlem. I thought the exterior was really cute, especially the nice awning. Inside, the restaurant has a very traditional, home-style feel, with lots of wood and warm brown tones. You can definitely feel the history of the place when you walk in. If you're driving, I would be a little cautious about parking. There was quite a bit of street cleaning happening, so make sure you pay close attention to the signs. I'd also recommend making a reservation if you can, especially depending on what time you visit, because the restaurant can get pretty busy. One thing I noticed about the seating is that it can be a little tight. Coming from Chicago, I'm not necessarily accustomed to the same kind of seating arrangements, and I have pretty broad shoulders, so I like having a little personal space. If you're seated at a smaller table, just be prepared for a more compact setup. My friend and I both ordered the chicken and waffles, and they were delicious! I have to give a lot of love to the waffle because it was cooked perfectly. I actually took some of it home, and surprisingly, it still tasted really good the next day. The chicken was also breaded really well. It wasn't overly seasoned, which I appreciated, it had just the right amount of flavor. Since I wanted to try some of their soul food, I also ordered the greens, and those were delicious as well. I washed everything down with a strawberry lemonade, which I really enjoyed. My friend got the sweet tea and loved that too. One thing to keep in mind: Melba's isn't really a full-on breakfast restaurant. They happen to have chicken and waffles, but if you're going there expecting a traditional breakfast menu with things like eggs and breakfast potatoes, you're not going to find a huge selection. Since I wanted something to complement my chicken and waffles, I ordered French fries instead. Overall, this was a really good first meal for my New York trip. The food was delicious, the staff were super accommodating, and the atmosphere had a lot of character. There were just a few small things keeping me from giving it a full five stars, but I would definitely recommend checking out Melba's if you're in Harlem. Solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Customer service is 5 stars and phenomenal…read more But I'm here to talk about the food. I wanted to love it so much especially since TikTok critic/MMA fighter Keith Lee visited them in 2023, but my experience was not like his. I want to say that online reviews are almost about accurate. They were out of cold salads and collard greens which was an issue for other customers at times as well. No problem, they were super helpful and offered an alternative but not a good one. I had steamed vegetables that mashed in my mouth like mashed potatoes when I took a bite. I did end up going to another spot for collard greens and potato salad because you can't have soul-food without that. I had the rib dinner with mac n cheese and yams and a tiny piece of complimentary cornbread. The ribs definitely taste amazing but they don't take off the membrane in the back which is slimy and gross. I left that part behind. The yams were sweet and good BUT.....that mac n cheese is NOT soul-food Mac n cheese. Here's the thing I figured out, they use such little cheese but season the noodles very well that you don't truly notice unless you love mac n cheese, which I do, so I noticed it lacked so much cheese but had seasoned noodles. The rib dinner was a 3/5 because ribs were great but sides needed help. I had rice and peas as an additional side and fried wings. The wings were ATROCIOUS! I ate the smallest one and didn't eat the rest. How can you serve such huge feathered wings like that? It was a nightmare. The feathers being on it turned me off. This tells me they don't make their food with care, they move quick to be one and done and I want my food cooked with love and care. They were also frozen wings that were thawed and seasoned, I know the difference. The rice and peas were okay 3/5 as well. Overall the food was not worth the hype. Customer service was beautiful for sure but the food was not it.

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Soul Tasty - soulfood - Updated October 2026

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