Visited Southern Kitchen and had a great experience from start to finish. I'm glad I didn't let the negative comments on social media influence my decision to try it for myself. The service was attentive, friendly, and really helpful with ordering. The atmosphere was warm and inviting perfect for a relaxed, good meal. I had the turkey wings with gravy and onions, rice, and fried cabbage everything was well seasoned and full of flavor. My fiancé's pan-seared salmon with yams and rice was cooked perfectly. We also shared the salmon bites and "Mouth of the South" shrimp both were delicious. The cornbread was soft and a great addition. And the sweet tea? So good I had three glasses before the food even came out! Overall, great food, great service, and a welcoming vibe. Definitely coming back. read more

Southern Kitchen - Pan seared salmon, Rice and Gravy w/Brown Gravy and yams - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We visited this restaurant for a graduation lunch following a ceremony at VCU, May 8, 2026, and while the ambiance and décor were absolutely stunning, unfortunately our experience went downhill from there. Let's start with the positives -- the place is beautiful and clearly a well-chosen venue for a special occasion. Now, the food and service left a lot to be desired. My cousin's hamburger arrived completely plain -- no condiments whatsoever. She had to ask for mayo, ketchup, and other basics. There was also no salt and pepper on the table, so she requested it from a staff member who did not seem pleased and brought it over turned away from us with his hand covering the tops of the shakers -- not exactly a warm or sanitary impression. My husband and I both ordered the catfish. When his tartar sauce arrived (something he had to specifically request), he -- a former Navy cook -- was skeptical enough to ask if it was actually tartar sauce. That says a lot. My mac and cheese side was completely bland and flavorless. My husband also mentioned his lemonade tasted like straight syrup and had to dilute it with water. We also noticed in other reviews that cornbread is brought to the table -- we were never offered any. Sadly, about 12 hours later, both my husband and I are experiencing serious stomach issues. The restaurant is gorgeous and I wanted to love it, but between the bland food, the inattentive and at times unwelcoming service, and now feeling ill -- I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Southern Kitchen - Business - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Let's start with the new Stony Point location -- it's truly beautiful. A noticeable upgrade in space and aesthetics while still keeping that warm Southern feel. The service is consistently amazing. The staff is well-trained, attentive, and welcoming -- hospitality here feels intentional. Now to the food. The catfish was fried perfectly -- crispy outside, tender inside. The yams tasted like grandma made them, and the cabbage was seasoned just right. The only miss for me was the mac and cheese, which was a bit lacking in flavor. Cocktails were also solid and well-balanced. Overall, a strong experience with just a small tweak needed on the mac. read more

Stopped by on a random Tuesday evening and lets say it was the highlight of the week. Service was quick and every server had an amazing attitude and friendliness that made me feel welcome. They have great recommendation and all of our food was delicious. The portions were massive, so be prepared to take a to-go box. I love how nice the restaurant is and the decor. It's super classy and nostalgic inside. read more

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We don't eat Southern Food much because it's typically greasy fried. But my FIL is coming to the area and wants Southern food. We ordered: fried pickles, breaded salmon bites, Southern Kitchen Roll, and Chicken Club Sandwich with a side of collard greens. All which were more than generous portions. Fried Pickles: My husband liked the breading. It was very light and tasty. It didn't stay on though. Breaded Salmon Bites: Delicious. The light breading was perfect, not greasy at all! It came with an in-house made aioli sauce that was just spicy enough. Southern Kitchen Roll: well my husband thought it would be a bread roll. Surprise! it was a type of egg roll. It had chicken and I believe cabbage. It came with a honey sauce. Together it was very good. The cabbage was cooked and gave a sweet taste to the roll. Chicken Club Sandwich: "It was good." my husband said. Collard Greens: I don't know how they can make greens taste sooo good. Atmosphere: I absolutely love the feel of this restaurant. We came in early, 11:30. It was still quiet. The music was a calming cool jazz and some EWF feel. The decor is primarily black and white with some gold accents. Loved the chandeliers. Ladies, if you love Marilyn Monroe visit the bathroom. Guys, think 1930's gangsters in the bathroom. When we left the place was nearly packed. Staff: The most friendly people. The waitress was new so I can't say much other than she was very good. The owner and manager both came to our table. Both were nice. The owner was extremely nice. We'll take my FIL here for sure!! We live about an hour away but still talked about coming back for drinks and atmosphere since we're not big fried food eaters. read more

Southern Kitchen - Cool chandeliers - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Food and atmosphere are amazing! Service is excellent and quick! Location is very accessible for everyone.

The restaurant decor, ambience and food presentation is excellent, and our server, Lillie was amazing, however, the food had no soul. The cabbage had no taste, the chicken livers were not seasoned at all. The fried okra, mac n cheese and buffalo shrimp were good. I probably won't eat here again. Since they moved to Stony Point, the food has not been the same. read more

All southern food restaurants are not created equal. Southern Kitchen is a fan fave in the Richmond area. The overall ambiance is nice, but the service is a tad slow. If you're looking to spend some time and not in a rush then this is the place for you. The food is a little pricey, but I guess it comes with an experience! The salmon cake sandwich is $20 and the fried fish entree started at $28. The main courses were seasoned well. The sides could use a little more love. They weren't bad, but when you come from a southern country family your expectations are high! read more

Southern Kitchen - Salmon Cake Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The experience started with the hostesses. The ignored Me until I said hello. They responded and went right back to talking! I had to ask to be seated! The food was okay. i ordered a dirty martini and was served a martini that was half full! I asked the server to take it back to make a better one. She returned and told me the bartender said they don't take alcoholic drinks back and would not remove it from the bill. I was astonished to see a mandatory 20% tip added in. This was my second visit to this restaurant and I will not be going back. read more

Best food outside of your grandmothers house. I will be here every time I pass Richmond VA. The service was 1 of one , my waiter Gab was the best. We were greeted with love by the as soon as we waked in. The new Ambiance was calm and relaxing read more

Southern Kitchen is hands down the best soul food restaurant I've ever been to. I ordered the whiting fish with mac and cheese and collard greens, and everything was incredible. The fish was fried to absolute perfection--crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. Honestly, it was so good words can't even do it justice. If you're thinking about trying it, don't hesitate--just go check it out! Also, recommend you make reservations. read more

Southern Kitchen - Catfish Bites - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Highly requested, a challenge to get a booking, and I see why!! Starting from the grand view when you walk in to the beautiful furniture. We had the pleasure of being seated in the private room last Saturday for my brother's graduation dinner. The cornbread muffins were TOO GOOD! I wish I could order some to Houston right now. We had a large group and everyone enjoyed their food from the meatloaf and fried fish to the turkey wings. I enjoyed the cabbage and mac n cheese. Only regret is I didn't order dessert. We were honestly too full for anything else. Our waiter did well considering how busy it was. Hostesses could've been a bit more welcoming but overall a good experience read more

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Third time was not the charm today. Made reservations for 5pm Sunday to celebrate my fiancés birthday. We arrive and are promptly seated. Restaurant was packed but servers were moving. The only issue is they were moving to every table but ours. We sat for 15 minutes without one single person acknowledging our presence - no hi, I'll be right with you, no water, nothing. We got up to leave and the hostess wishes us a good evening to which we reply, no one ever came over to help us. She promptly cancelled our reservation as we were waking to the car (thanks open table for notifying me) but didn't apologize for the lack of customer service today. I understand they were busy (there was a lot of commotion back in the kitchen - one raised voice in particular) but it doesn't excuse their actions tonight. Our other times at Southern Kitchen were great but I can't say we'll be back for a fourth time. read more

As someone who truly loves soul food, anytime I can enjoy it without cooking it myself is already a win--but Southern Kitchen took that experience to another level. Every time I visit Richmond, I try to find at least one solid soul food spot, and this time, I stumbled across Southern Kitchen--and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed. The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and surprisingly upscale for a soul food joint. It's clear they take pride not only in the food but also in the full dining experience. Our server, Jayden, was an absolute sweetheart--attentive and kind, adding to the overall warmth of the evening. Now let's talk about the food--hot, flavorful, and plated beautifully. I ordered the Catfish and Shrimp with Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, and Yams. Every bite was seasoned to perfection, comforting yet elevated, and left me full and smiling. This place has earned a permanent spot on my Richmond rotation. I honestly can't wait to return! read more

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YES!!! Exceptional Experience at Southern Kitchen, located at 9210 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235. Its hard to found Southern dining that meets my satisfaction when my entire family including myself was raised to cook some of the best Southern dinners. I often leave Southern style restaurants saying "I could have made this at home"... this was not the case We ordered the Fried Catfish Bites, Buttery Cornbread Muffins, Pineapple Upside-Down Cocktail, Sangria, Turkey Wings with cabbage and mac & cheese, and BBQ Fried Chicken with collard greens and sweet potatoes. This dining experience was flawless, with no shortcomings. Ratings: Food - 10/10, Service - 10/10, Drinks - 10/10. The ambiance featured light R&B music in a beautifully designed dining room, creating a perfect atmosphere. Even the ladies' room was tastefully decorated. It is evident that owner Shane Roberts-Thomas successfully achieved her.goal of creating a fine dining experience serving Southern-style cuisine. Our waitress, Jayden, was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. The only disappointment was their is not a location in Charlotte, NC, which may warrant a road trip. Overall rating: 10/10 Chef's Kiss read more

Southern Kitchen - Delicious - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Update: new location *make a reservation* I saw people being turned away on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. It's bright and cheery in here! I love the instrumental Playlist, mostly filled with 90s R&B. The vibe is so good! It took about 10 minutes before our waitress came over but after that....her service was on point. We ordered our apps + drinks and each came out less than 15 minutes. The soul egg rolls were ok; the honey dipping sauce helped. The shrimp appetizer was delicious- perfectly fried shrimp with a sweet chili sauce for dipping. We had two orders of the fried chicken entrée and one turkey wing entrée. There was nothing on our plates that was not good! My friend "cut" the yams with greens but I ate my straight no chaser...I loved how sweet and perfect they were. The greens on my plate as a side were better than the ones in the Southern roll - same for the chicken. The Kitchen Sink and Shane's lemonade were great 21+ drinks for our meals. We skipped dessert but had plenty of food to bring home. read more

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Note: prior reservations were made ! First time at restaurant this evening with my family . The ambiance was great and our server was nice . However , upon seating our server advise the following : we are out of turkey wings , crab cake dinner , sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, out of soup etc. I'm sure I'm missing a few more items the server stated that they were out of nevertheless, the disappointment on how many food items they were out of left a distastefulness in my book . At this point , I am not sure if I will try to even dine at this restaurant again. And if so, I will be sure to call to see if they have any food . read more

Love Southwrn Kitchen and recently had a chance to visit their new spot in Stiny Point. The restaurant is very beautiful inside and super spacious! They even have a private dining area for people who may want to hose more intimate events. The service is still spectacular and the food is great! They still have their Happy Hour menu as well. My only grievances are that everything on the menu is almost $1-$3 more and there is no more complimentary corn bread. read more

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This place is much bigger than I anticipated. The lighting is very cute and chic. We were seated right away then just sat there for quite some time while several staff members walked by. Eventually someone walked up to give us some water. We were ready to order but had to go to the bar area to order anything for happy hour. Bartender was very nice and helping train some of the other staff members. We ordered the sliders, pepperoni flatbread and sweet chili wings. Everything came out nice and hot which I appreciated. The sliders didn't really have much flavor or have a sauce. The flatbread was very bland. I didn't try the wings but hubby rated the wings a 7. I was able to try the apple cobbler and it was okay. I would definitely have been disappointed if I had paid $15 dollars for it. Overall the happy hour offerings sound good but do not deliver on flavor. Can't see myself returning here by choice. read more

Although we didn't dine during this visit, our experience at Southern Kitchen's Stony Point location was absolutely wonderful. We sat at the bar for a drink and were immediately impressed by the warm and welcoming customer service. We were greeted twice, once by a staff member and again by the owner, who even stopped by for a brief, friendly chat that made us feel truly valued. The interior is elegant and beautifully designed, creating a refined yet comfortable atmosphere. Having enjoyed their food at their previous location, I'm even more excited to return and experience the menu at this new setting. With service and ambiance like this, I have no doubt the dining experience will be just as amazing! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing! I sat at the bar, and William was my server/bartender. Despite the busyness of a Sunday, he handled everything seamlessly -- my cup literally never went empty! The atmosphere is versatile and welcoming, making it perfect for a solo trip, date night, outing with friends, or even a family dinner. Highly recommend! read more

I normally don't do a 5 unless everything is exceptional. However, this place deserves more than a 4. Catfish bites and sauce were amazing. The yams were probably the best I've ever had. Fries and ranch were yummy and the ranch wasn't watered down. The original roll... was crispy and the fried chicken inside was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the sauce since I don't like sweet with my regular food, and the greens inside the roll changed the taste significantly. Not a fan of the greens inside the roll, because it's all I could taste really. Super friendly staff and very attentive. Very nice dining area and bathroom was very clean. read more

The restaurant was modern designed with the theme of black and white with hints of other colors. Even to the bathroom which was decorated with a modern style. The food tasted like home southern food. I will rate the food 8/10 based on flavor, presentation, and quality. I will rate the service 8/10 based on our waitress being nice and attentive. read more

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I always enjoy the service here. It is so clean. They welcome you with a smile and I've had 4 different people do my nails and each time, it's been an amazing experience. read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went to a Christmas dinner here with my non profit and were excited for the opportunity to try the new location out. We were seated right away on a Wednesday night at 630. Our server was great, she made sure I was comfortable while waiting for the whole party to arrive and explained what was on the menu. I started with a sweet tea, and we ordered cornbread as an appetizer. It was the perfect little starter before our meal came. For my entree, I chose blackened catfish, collard greens and Mac n cheese. Everything was really delicious. Collards were perfect, Mac was a smidge salty at the bottom, but overall it was great, and blackened fish was perfectly cooked. I do recommend this place, but have to warn that they are pricey. The good news is the food was good so that helped us get past the cost. I would absolutely go back again and I recommend it for some good southern food. read more

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I didn't realize Southern Kitchen was at Stonypoint Fashion Mall in the spot where Brio's used to be, I treated my (Pescatarian) daughter for her 30th birthday. My daughter had the blackened salmon in which she thoroughly enjoyed it was cooked to perfection, she had white rice and yams as her sides. My daughter also had the drink Kitchen Sink which she had no problem gulping down. I had the fall off the bone turkey wings with gravy and onions, so DELICIOUS!!! I had the collard greens and string beans, which were way too salty, the taste of the greens were a little disappointing and I was surprised the string beans were not fresh but canned beans instead. I will say I got the southern roll as an appetizer, absolute PERFECTION I could have eaten two. This restaurant would be a hit if they would ease up on the salt. read more

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Came Sunday for an early dinner. It's a nice open restaurant and probably anywhere you choose to sit you won't feel like anyone is too close. The service was prompt and friendly, offering suggestions when asked about the menu. Food included fried pork chops, chicken fried steak and cornbread. He really liked their style of cornbread, I didn't. The pork was very good, but it might have been just a touch overcooked. He was disappointed that the toast was a bit stale. The candied yams live up to their name, no mistake.. if you know what I mean, and the collard greens were great. Their house margarita was excellent, wouldn't hesitate to order that again. Overall worth another visit. read more

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Terrible response trying to reserve for a large party. System not user friendly...telephone effort even worse.

Everything was delicious!!! I was extra excited to try the Southern egg rolls, very interesting concept but I wasn't disappoint, it came with some really good sauce! Chicken was perfectly fried, shrimp perfect fried, the salmon cake was just the way I remember it growing up! Most importantly the collard greens, Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes was on point!! I got a nice little spread for my friend who was visiting in town so we ordered in and ate good! I went in to pick up and I've always wanted to go in and see the interior which is very upscale southern style ambience! And service was quick, and friendly, you can tell the staff love what they do, I mean it's one of the best known restaurant in RVA. I can see why so many celebs come here and why it's so popular the food definitely backs up the hype! read more

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It was a nice experience ,food was good! but honey... drink your wine before you get there...... 2-3oz for 10-15$ Highway robbery!!!!

We were in Richmond for the night and decided to look for a black/brown establishment to eat dinner. The valet at the Omni, Kanisha, suggested Southern Kitchen. We made reservations as suggested on the website. I loved the location in the historic Jackson Ward!! We came in to a great jazzy playlist that set the vibe. We were seated and our server was very attentive. This was our first time so he was patient and made some great recommendations. The buttered cornbread muffins were delicious. We ordered the "egg rolls" but they did not come before our food was served. When we inquired, he thought we were just ordering. It was clear he did not hear us over the music. Let me pause to say the playlist was great, just a little loud for a place that the servers need to hear to take orders. We had to raise our voice a little louder than usual to have a conversation. We decided not to talk and just enjoy the food. We ordered the moscato, sweet tea, and the strawberry lemonade. See the pics. Yes, that was a fresh cut strawberry in the glass! YUMMI The food: The blacked catfish was on point and seasoned well. The fried cabbage was good until you got to the bottom where it was a little too salty. The yams..... WERE PERFECT!! If you are going to candy yams, it should be ooey gooey!! This was EXACTLY as they should be. (I need you to show another restaurant what that means!) The fresh cut fries were spot on and hot! (Hot like heat not spice) The collards would be perfect but someone decided to cook the leaves whole. They were seasoned right otherwise. The Mac n cheese was good. The fried whiting and shrimp were great!! The scald on them were simply southern and perfect!! They had zero desserts the day we went per the server. Great place to eat, parking is ample (street or lot). Not far off of I95 for those traveling through the area. Keep up the great work!! read more

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very friendly staff great food very reasonable hard to find this cooking in Virginia anywhere else I love the decor

Southern kitchen is a RVA staple restaurant. You can't come to Richmond, without having Southern Kitchen. Period point blank. Delicious as ever. And this new location, well, it's the bee's knees. NOW a five star environment,, GO SOUTHERN KITCHEN! GO MS. SHANE!! We love you!! People who are scrolling!! GO NOW‼ ENJOY‼ Nuff said. read more

Had a team dinner here and was just blown away away by everything I put in my mouth. For starters we ordered the egg rolls, salmon bits, catfish bites and everything was fresh hot and delicious. The placed was also packed so I was pleased to have my food come out in a decent amount of time. Not one complaints from anyone at the table, we were too busy chowing down. I ordered the turkey wings with the gravy on the side and just wish I was at home to really eat that up. It was oh soo good. I also sampled the fried chicken and a piece of waffle and it was also very good. Let hope this services says this way. Looking forward to dinning there again read more

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I did not receive the wow factor that I expected, but I will return again to try a different dish and support an independent black-owned business. The catfish and yams tasted okay, but the food was overall too salty. The black eyed peas, pork chops, catfish, and mac-n-cheese were salty. I was disappointed, especially considering the noise coming from the kitchen. There was unprofessional loud talking, laughing, and joking coming from the kitchen. I almost cancelled my order due to the ill vibe. read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

TL;DR: Southern Kitchen has two new Super Fans. This is a well-run restaurant that demonstrates care in every domain - the interior, the service, and the quality and preparation of the food. The Details: Location: Conveniently off Chippenham Parkway in the Stony Point shopping mall. Plenty of free parking. Atmosphere: Lovely, clean, and approachable for all types of patrons - families, couples, friends. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Best of all, the acoustics were good, meaning you can actually have a conversation with your meal mate. The water carafe was a nice touch. Service: Impeccable. The hostess was genuinely friendly. Our server, Sookie, made us feel very well-attended to - we had everything we needed before we even realized we needed it. The bus boy was observant and quick to remove old plates. Everyone we encountered proved to be proactive, conscientious employees. If I owned a restaurant, I'd be trying to poach all of them (and I don't mean that in the culinary way!). Food We Ordered: Appetizer 1: Cornbread - while these were delicious, they were not traditional cornbread. They reminded us of vanilla cupcakes w/melted butter over the top. Would order these again, but at the end of the meal as our dessert. Appetizer 2: Fried Okra - fantastic. This was our first time having fried okra and we were nervous, having heard how difficult it is to prepare it correctly so it's not slimy. It was crispy and the breading was nicely seasoned. Entrée 1: "Big Momma's Fried Chicken" (with white meat and BBQ sauce) - exceptional. My husband is not one to ever eat meat off the bone, yet he sat across from me trying to eat the last bit of chicken from the carcass when he could not remove it with his fork. The BBQ sauce had a slight Asian tang to it - wonderful. Entrée 2: "Smothered Pork Chops" (as fried, not grilled) - the pork chops were impressively juicy and the breading stayed crispy under the generous helping of brown gravy. Bonus: The onions were not overly caramelized but maintained their onion-y-ness, which played well with the gravy. Side: Black-Eyed Peas w/ Stewed Tomatoes - flavorful and the textures were spot on. Side: Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy - the chef must have made a deal with the devil to create these incredibly light and fluffy potatoes. The technique was masterful. We may get all of our sides as mashed potatoes next time. And maybe even our appetizers. Side: Cheesy Grits - perfectly cooked. I'd actually order them without cheese next time, but that's just personal preference. Side: Black-Eyed Peas (plain) - good texture and just the right amount of salt. Dessert: Apple Cobbler - we took this to go and are still too full to eat it, but anticipate that it'll be as good as everything else was! read more

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Good: The bun was beautifully buttered and toasted Bad: Crab cakes were basic and probably frozen... Ugly: Market price was absurd! read more

Ok!!! Applause !! This place totally hit the mark! EVERYTHING was PERFECT!! Seasoning perfect! Portions PERFECT! Service BEYOND PEEFECT!! Drove to the mall to shop and followed the good smell straight to the door! This a must try if you're in the Stony Point area read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ambiance was good. Food was not the greatest. White meat fried chicken was not cooked completely. Several of us had to send back because the breast was raw inside. Yuk read more

Phenomenal experience and cuisine. First time dining and it will not be our last. Being a SC native, I felt the food lived up to the hype. The southern egg rolls were 5 stars! We had a large variety of entrees and were able to share a bite with members of my party. The portion size was excellent for the price. A very nice ambiance and not very noisy. Tommy, our server, gave great menu suggestions and was very attentive to our needs. He also had a great personality. The manager and hostess were very friendly and made you feel welcomed. Great hospitality and food! Highly recommend. read more

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