First time here, reservations made on Open Table. Once we're seated, we're told that the reservation is for only 90 minutes. I told the server that this information is not on the Open Table website. Also, the music is too loud, so we're rushing to eat and yelling over the table. Food was just ok. Lukewarm experience. read more

1.) The look of the place is nice looking 2.) The vibe and culture is beautiful 3.) Our Waitress was on point and attentive very nice with a beautiful smile. 4.) The food is amazing and what top it off is the prices are reasonable and you get slot of food for take home 5.) Oh! The playlist of the R&B some grown folks music was absolutely on point read more

We were heading back to our hotel & passed this place. We made a U-turn and decided to try this place. I ordered the fried green tomatoes, they were tasty & perfectly fried. I also had the green beans, I must say they are the best I've had in a long time, very good. My work colleague had the fried salmon bites, they were also very good. He also had the red beans and rice, which he enjoyed as well. The place was beautifully decorated. The staff were nice too. read more

Just ordered jerk salmon salad.It looks like kids meal.Although i like the food yall have to do better with the portion size. I Support black businesses but you lost me sister.I will be going to elliots for my salads from here on out.Total rip off read more

Soule - Food - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was delicious, service was a solid 3.8/5, and the vibes were nice. The flavors in the pasta were rich and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The restaurant wasn't too busy for it to be a Sunday night, but I'd still recommend a reservation, and the drinks were really good as well! I would definitely visit again. read more

Soule - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Southern comfort food! We stumbled upon this restaurant during a rainy day and absolutely had an amazing time listening to some great music while savoring the flavorful food. Wish we had known about this place sooner. read more

Soule - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The gumbo was okay just a little too salty and the Macaroni tastes like boxed macaroni. read more

Soule - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am beyond disappointed in the service I received today. I placed an online order for 3pm. after arriving, I was told I would have to wait an additional 15 minutes as they were not filling online orders at the time. when I asked for my money back, miraculously I received the food within 5 minutes. now I did receive complimentary desserts for the wait and I appreciate that. but when I got home and checked my order it was a chicken salad when I ordered a salmon salad these are two different proteins, that have two way different prices. I am a pescatarian which means I only eat fish or seafood. I am literally stuck with food I will not be eating I've reached out by phone to speak with someone but or course, no answer. I've never made a post this long about an order. But when you spend almost $60 on salad and dessert you expect to at least get the right things! SUPER UPSET! read more

I attended Soule on April 5, 2026, reservations at 2:00 pm for 5 peoples, two in wheelchairs. My party was seated at 2:00 pm. The entire staff was very friendly our food was timely and the service was great. We had catfish with different sides. read more

Soule is a nice, small spot on the block. Unlike some of the other reviewers, we didn't have service problems which was nice. I ordered the catfish, green beans and macaroni, while my colleague ordered the hot honey wings, green beans and greens. All of the food was tasty, but I will say that the temperature of the catfish was warm vs. hot...so I'm not sure if it was pre fried and warmed up or just not served quickly enough. I actually preferred the wings over the catfish. The greens and green beans were seasoned well and tasted like traditional soul food. The portions are small for the price, particularly when compared to comparable restaurants. There is also not a lot of available seating, which is why reservations are required. There is also a time limit for how long you can stay seated. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd return. read more

See all

The catfish po boy and greens slaps every single time. The food was served hot, very friendly service plus the interior is beautifully designed. The lemon drops may not taste like they have much alcohol in them, but trust me you will feel it. read more

Soule - Catfish + Jerk Wings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance is nice, no issues there. And I went when it wasn't super crowded, which is helpful. The sides (green beans, sweet potato, greens) were good. The Mac and cheese was just okay, but went well with the yams. My friend got the pork chops and they were the smallest pork chops we have ever seen and the cook kept making it well done. The waitress did her best to help us. The fried fish was good. The chicken was under seasoned. So overall, the food is okay. Service was fine, but u can tell it will be slow when crowded. Tiktok over hyped it a bit. read more

Hi, my family and I LOVED our very first visit at this beautiful restaurant. Let's start first with I LOVE supporting my Brown sisters brothers. I don't feel we do enough of this. 2nd let's get into the atmosphere 10, 3rd oh my sisters and brothers "hostess" very professional, inviting, accommodating, pleasant 10. Now let's move forward with our waitress Mz. Brittany "shout out "Amazing ". I LOVE her already. Brittany's approach all that, she walked up with a small, provided her name, and was very polite and respectful. We were seated by the bathroom door in which I felt uncomfortable eating my food in that area with the door open. I asked the hostess if she can move us her response was absolutely "DONE". Brittany reappeared took our order. She knew her menu and what to suggest for our sides. She came back periodically to check on us. Let me add she's expecting a beautiful bundle of JOY. She was moving around making sure her guests were taking care of. Also made sure she told us to come back to visit again. It was our son EZY 22nd Birthday celebration. She wished him a happy birthday. Brittany was a breath of FRESH AIR. And the BOMB.COM. Yes!!! She was. My family and I will definitely continue supporting Soule. And we got on the phone before pulling off and inviting our other family members to STOP BY!!! and get the LOVE SOULE IS POURING OUT AROUND THE CHI. Continue doing great things guys and your BLESSINGS, FAVOR, and CUP will continue to OVERFLOW. The food was 10. Can I say give me MORE sweet potatoes cut up in grandma's kitchen, Lord Jesus them Lamb chops was mouth watering, and LAWRD!!! That cake almost ran home a slapped my MOTHER. It was delicious. I'm impressed....... read more

Small venue so please make a reservation. Paid street parking available. $10 cork fee so it is byob. Non alcoholic options were a sweet tea and punch. Sweet tea was delicious. Fried green tomatoes: super thinly sliced . It's as if I was enjoying the batter more than the tomato itself. Catfish: very flaky and came out hot! Would order it there instead of to go, feel like it wouldn't carry well. Greens: they were okay. Missing a smoky flavor. Mac and cheese: cheesy and creamy. Lamb chops: delicious. Very flavorful Cream corn: was the highlight of the meal. read more

See all

Food was great. Messed up the order though, but still enjoyed it. Forgot the bread didn't get the green beans but overall Wife and I enjoyed the food. Lamb chops were good. Wife wanted the blackened catfish but got the Louisiana by accident but overall we would go back and try the food again. read more

Went to the location on Roosevelt. The food was excellent especially the red beans and rice. The Mac and cheese needs work though Our server Tonya was GREAT! We had a good time. The major problem was the music was very loud. I would definitely go again. read more

I don't know many soul food restaurants in Chicago, so I'm grateful to have come across Soule. The energy from the staff is great and keeps the energy up. All the food was amazing, including the veggies and all for a reasonable price! Their banana pudding is a must have to end the meal! It was delicious! I love the variety from the menu and it was perfect on a rainy day to eat! I wanted to try all the sides on the menu as they all intrigued me. I loved the fried green potatoes and creamy garlic shrimp! We almost ordered more because they were very good! We loved all our foods and it was still good as leftovers too! I can't wait to come back because the food was amazing and I want to eat it again but also try other items! read more

See all

The location is a up and coming area with street parking. I had a reservation on a Sunday at 5:30. The ambiance is a vibe. The music is good, the decor is nice though small it was not crowded. The food was tasty. I ordered lamb chops with a side of dirty rice and asparagus. The lamb was cooked well, the dirty rice was dry and very spicy. I ain't a few bites. The asparagus was overcooked and heavily seasoned. We had an excellent waitress. Service was good, we had to wait a little because there were several walk in. Make a reservation to secure a spot. Overall a good spot. I will return. read more

I took my mother here after church for dinner. We ordered the Catfish platter w/dirty rice and green beans, shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, a shrimp appetizer, wings, and tea. The fried green tomatoes are very good. Star of the show! However, the pics advertising this product show four or five slices of tomatoes. We only received three. Bummer. The shrimp appetizer. Delicious but the shrimp is served with the shell on. We had to peel the shell. Weird. The Catfish platter was all over the place. The Catfish was very good, hot, and delicious. The dirty rice was good, but luke warm. And the green beans were ice cold and had more potatoes than green beans. We shared the temp issues with the owner, who replaced the sides with some more to go. My mother and I both did not care for the shrimp & grits. A temp problem there as well as too much cinnamon or nutmeg. A waste of money. The wings were good. Very expensive with all these errors. On top of that, they were sweeping and mopping the whole time during dinner! Nice ambiance. We had a reservation. The owner and the owner's sister are nice people. I may return, but it's a push! read more

See all

The food here is really good. The experience is really good. The ambience really nice. The price is a little high for the food though.

Let me be clear... the food is delicious and I won't waste words on prices because the price is the price but the service needs help. I'm not one to EVERRRRRR go in the direction of the service should look like what is received at Catch 35 or other establishments and I recognize the difficulties in finding quality/qualified servers at this time. Yes, I will return but my expectations have been level set much lower. Here's the landscape of how it went on my visit. Entering, the individual that was seemingly charged with "greeting" never really performed that activity. Had I not taken the initiative and been assertive I'd probably still be waiting to be greeted. We were early and went to the bar... now those bartenders were superb... and personable... but while we were standing there someone started sweeping ‍ now after our drink I went back to the check in station to check in and the person that was ultimately our waitress was there assured me things were being arranged for us ... said it would be a few moments and the other lady returned but the two of them NEVER talked therefore we waited longer and a party after us was seated. I returned to the station a 3rd time and then we were seated. The water was bought by the busboy which is fine but he could've assured us our waitress would be with us shortly. She comes on the heels of him leaving... asks for our order (but we had just sat down) never introduced herself (we asked her for her name), told her we needed more time to which her response should've been would you like an appetizer, etc. We ordered appetizers... which the busboy delivered & said I'll bring you some plates... he walks off .. she comes by and says I'll bring plates and neither ever bring plates. We ate from the appetizer plate then she returns and we place orders. There were 3 of us and all our meals were delivered separately... meaning at different times. Never were we asked if we needed anything additional. To be clear... will we return? Yes. Great service is nothing more than a great symphony or well executed play with all the players/musicians doing their part well. This ain't that but I'm rooting for us.. always. While I also recognize the requirement for reservations is smart, improving service and expediting will increase efficiency and table turnover which should lead to more profits. read more

Better bring a jacket because it's so cold and the music loud. When we first walked in the hostess was all on his phone and continued to be on his phone while serving. Walking in and out of the restaurant to talk on the phone. The salmon bites were pretty good, a little overcooked. Whatever the lambs were glazed with was not good. Like the sauce flavor and the seasoning on the lambs don't blend. It was tasting weird. But the chops were meaty and tender. The sweet potatoes were really the best thing. Wasn't really a fan of the greens. The sauce on the shrimp and grits was surprisingly very sweet. I'm not sure whats up with that. I actually would come back and try something else on the menu. Oh sidenote: can yall update the menu prices online, thanks. read more

Soule - salmon bites - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Whyyyyyy? I didn't like my drink wouldn't you refund it? You don't give refunds owe so you just gonna rob me! What kind of establishments don't give take drinks off the bill! Especially at a sit down restaurant! Then the lamb chops were like rubber! read more

This was a very nice place, with good customer service. Is so cute and quaint and the food was on point. Pasta was delicious, lamb chops marinated, catfish cooked to perfection. A must try if u r in the Chicago area. The next time I'm in Chi town, I must come again. read more

See all

Great food. I love this place because it has more space than the other restaurant on Chicago Ave. read more

Soule - Chicago and Cat Fish dinner with greens, macaroni and cheese red beans and rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

This was my first time visiting and it was phenomenal! The food, cocktail and service were top tier! What a friendly staff, including the owner. Yummy yum. Cannot wait to return. read more

See all

First time eating here, reservations made through Open Table. Once we're seated, the server tells us that the reservation is for only 90 minutes. l told her that this information is not listed on Open Table. She apologized but went on to tell me that it's posted in the restaurant, not much help since we're already seated. Just an "ok" experience. read more

This was our first time here. We were celebrating our Anniversary. Soon as we entered the host was very polite. I believe this young Lady that shown us to our table was the owner, she was really nice. I loved how she greets and interact with her customers. She makes you feel WELCOME. Our waitress was the sweetest( wish I could remember her name), eating the food( which was amazing, delicious ),,made me forget everything . Inside was beautiful, romantic type feel( at least for me it was). The music makes you want to dance, but I was enjoying my food. We will be returning. You will not be disappointed. read more

See all

Haven't been there in their new location. Ordered from Chicago Ave location, catfish, chicken wings and sides. No complaints food was hot and good. read more

The furniture and decorations was nice. The waitress was very nice. The food was very good. read more

Soule - A drink call whoo chile with tequila and pineapple. I forgot the name of the tequila but it starts with a H. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Don't have reservation so could only do carry out- no problem asked for a business they had non. Prices seemed very high. Fried chicken had nice flavor but outer was chewy like it had been under the lamp too long. Carry out area was not very welcoming. Overall food was just ok and at these prices it should have been great probably not returning. read more

Food: 10/5 Look... if you're from the south living in Chicago, please do yourself and your family a favor by stopping in Soulé!! When I'm craving southern comfort food, I know where to go!! My go to meal is the fried catfish meal. All the meals come with two sides. My preferred sides are the max and cheese and the sweet potatoes. *pro tip... get a little Mac and cheese and seeet potato in one bite. Be blessed + order here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Soule - Catfish, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was our 1st time eating here and the food was very good! Everyone made sure we were well taken care of. read more

Soule - Honey Drizzled Fried Chicken w/ Mac & Cheese and Sweet Potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

The hubby had tried this place and said that it was amazing. So I had to try it out. I ordered the Catfish with Chicken Spaghetti, Mac & Cheese, lemonade, and soule punch. The catfish was crispy and seasoned perfectly. Mac and cheese was creamy and seasoned well. The chicken spaghetti was something different and unique it's spaghetti with chicken it was okay not my favorite. The lemonade was good but the soule punch is my favorite. I ordered via Uber eats and everything came in warm and on time. They accept delivery and walk ins Price wise they can be expensive based off what you get. read more

Soule - Fried Catfish, Mac & cheese and chicken spaghetti - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious soul food restaurant, spent some time in Chicago this weekend for the first time and was looking forward to getting a plate from this restaurant. It did not disappoint the collard greens and chicken were delicious and full of flavor. Definitely worth the stop read more

Soule - Fried Chicken Plate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food very taste food fancy Restuarant great staff on located West Side Neighborhood

I'm not here to talk down on anyone but just to leave my experience with this restaurant! Me and my hubby came her for date night! We was looking good smelling even better and wanted to support our black people! Instead of going to Cheesecake Factory or somewhere to that nature. We had reservations for 7:15 party of 2 for Tashai Duncan! After checking in at the host stand! @ 7:00 We were shortly seated, after begin seated for 15mins we received water! After that no one came back to our table the remaining of the time we waited! By 8 15 pm I was piss and ready to go! We stood up put our coats on n still wasn't acknowledged. On my way out the door I approached the Host stand and told her that at 8:30 we are leaving because no one came to take our order after sitting over a hour! This was so disappointing. I'm hurt they need to do better! Please do better! read more

I was there to celebrate my 34th wedding anniversary. My husband meal was extremely dry we advised the waiter and he absolutely didn't care. You would think he contact the manager but he didn't. My meal was good and the appetizers were very pricey and small portions we ordered 2 of them. We went there to support a black owned and came over 45 minutes. To a community we grew up in and wanted our night to be speciaI. read more

Great ambiance, great food, great service! We had family in Chicago from out of town for our family reunion weekend. We kicked off the weekend at Soule! Our server, Linda, was very nice, pleasant, and helpful by offering some great recommendations! Each of us ordered different things and sampled each other's food! When I tell you EVERYTHING was good...it truly was! Drinks too! The music was phenomenal! Such a great vibe we didn't want to leave! The owner was very personable and stopped by our table to speak with our family for a few moments. Our relatives from out of town all said it was a great choice! read more

Let's start this review with some truth . I took my mom here for her birthday very nice ambience. So I had a reservation set for 3 people. So we go to the hostess station. The lady told me to wait a minute. No worries, me and my party, goes sit down. Then 7:17 comes and ou reservations were set for 7:15 pm so I go back up to the hostess and she looks at me as if she had forgotten that quickly. So she says oh "I have a table, mind you there isn't any forks on the table. She claimed she would get some " never did " our waiter "Jamel " was the worst waiter I've encountered. He literally, brings our plates out one by one. We get our food, mind you, we ordered drinks from the bar and didn't get them till we got our food. My sister never did get her lemonade then when he realized, he forgot it. My sister was done with what she could tolerate to eat. Let's get to the food: My lamp chops had a funny taste to it, the macaroni and cheese was the worst I've ever eaten in my life. My mom said the the greens were so salty that it raised her blood pressure. This place needs a whole reset. The server needs to be retrained This place is a " No " and I won't be Back !!! read more

Soule - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois