The food is delicious and fresh The service is excellent…read more The ambiance is warm And inviting the seating is comfortable and spaced out. You walk in and there is room to move around

I had this restaurant on my list of places to visit for a long time. The food was OK, but not…read moreworth the trip from VA. I know it's hard making fresh vegetables everyday; but can green beans doctored up isn't the answer especially when you use frozen potatoes to do so. The fried whiting was good; but the fried shrimp had no taste. Like most patrons, I ordered to go. The service was ok. The place is clean, has cafeteria style seating, and has nice wall art.

Updated Review: I…read moremade my return visit this evening about 6:00 pm to take the owner up on the offer of a meal on the house and to give them another opportunity. I passed on re-trying the shrimp and grits as they were described as still being just grilled shrimp atop a serving of grits. Shrimp and grits are an absolute favorite of mine and everywhere I go has the shrimp in a sauce with seasoning, peppers, onions, garlic, bacon, etc. and I really wanted to enjoy my food this evening. I ordered the ribs with macaroni and cheese and collard greens. The very nice lady taking my order, I believe is Shirley, was kind enough to include sweet tea and a piece of chocolate cake. Ok so now for my opinion...the ribs were decent once I heated them up. The ribs seemed to be very chilled and not from the 5 minute drive home when my sides remained steaming hot. I enjoyed the ribs which had a pleasant seasoning although they weren't smoked at all, I assume just oven baked. The greens seemed to be canned but the chef did a good job of enhancing them to remove much of the canned taste. The macaroni and cheese was well seasoned and it was made "in house", however it was very difficult to find whole noodles within my serving. The macaroni was very broken up and left me feeling like I was eating just clumps of cheese. The honey lemon ginger iced tea was outstanding! The chocolate cake was not homemade and was just ok. I had to think long and hard about this review because I continue to want to see this business succeed in the neighborhood. I strongly believe that when I go out to eat, the food purchased should be something exceptional. There are many positive things about the service and care apparent when you enter the establishment, but the food is hit or miss for me at this time.

Had the catfish and jerk chicken. Best fried catfish we have had in the DMV. Jerk was real Jamaican…read morejerk. Wet and hot. Asked for what veggies was prepared fresh. Had the Kale. Really good. Based on previous reviews we confirmed that the string beans and yams were canned. We got them anyway. Not bad. Just not anything special. Chef Darryl did a great job. If you are expecting Micheline stars from a neighborhood mom and pop joint at this price point you will have to share with everyone when you find it. Will definitely keep this place in our rotation. Local. Tasty. Cheap. Friendly. What more can you ask for?

THE REVIEWS ABOUT THE WAIT TIME IS REAL! We waited for what felt like 30 minutes…read more The food was decent, probably would go back and try something else. The jerk wings didn't really taste like jerk though..

I stumbled across this place today and am glad I did. I got the fried whiting special and it had…read moretwo pieces of fish, shrimp, fries and hush puppies. The flavor of the shrimp was outstanding. The fries were good and I enjoyed the hush puppies too. The fish was on the salty side but was solid overall (it had a few bones too so be careful). I also got a jerk chicken and rib platter and while the jerk sauce was savory and spicy, it too was a bit too salty. If they can tone down the salt just a bit this would be 5 star worthy. But it is still good and worth repeating visits.

There is a Soul Food spot out in Waldorf that I think y'all need to know about!! I went in after…read morepassing it a couple of times, & yeah it HITS!! Nuff said let's go take that flight!! . Where I am: @selbysgrabandgo . Location Reviewed: 11672 Billingsley Rd., Waldorf M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Salmon Cheesesteak ($21.99 with griddled salmon, melted cheese, onions, peppers, spinach, seafood aioli, & fries). Fresh, thick, well seasoned, & you're not finishing this whole sub!! STAMP!! Their Collard Green Gumbo ($10 with andouille sausage, shrimp, collards, & peppers). Hearty collards, with thick shrimp, & a tasty roux!! STAMP!! Their Seafood Platter ($25 with 6 pieces of jumbo fried shrimp, 2 pieces of whiting, & 2 pieces of catfish with their seafood aioli, & fries). STAMP!! Their Big Mamma's Fried Chicken ($15 for their 3 piece including a whole wing, breast, & leg). I didn't even put no sauce on this chicken!! It was good as presented!! You try it, You tell Me!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Try that salmon cheesesteak!! You won't finish it in one setting!! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

The ambiance was beautiful! I love how they highlight major black Athletes current and new ones…read more They also highlight local sports teams. The restaurant is very clean . They cook everything to order. The lemon pepper wings were just okay. I asked for them breaded but they were not super breaded. They were not dry however so I give them a B- . I had the Mac and cheese and yams and catfish . I was quite disappointed on the seasoning for the Mac and cheese. The yams were great however .

Well, what a change! For my initial review from three years ago the service was abysmal. The food…read morewas good, but the service was terrible - but, fast forward to today. Everything was excellent. We came on a Thursday night that featured lively jazz band - they played great music that wasn't loud and overpowering like at other local spots. The service was excellent from the check-in (we didn't have reservations), to the hostess, to the server. It was excellent. Our server was friendly, she was helpful, she was thorough. She kept checking on us to make sure we were OK. Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh and delicious. We had the pork chop dinner and the shrimp/fish dinner, along with peach cobbler. What a welcome change! Apparently the three years has done this establishment good. Bravo!

Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hubby treated one of his daughter's and her children to dinner here at…read moreDella J' Delectables/Alexandria. I absolutely had to tag along because I knew after enjoying carry out from here a few weeks back, I needed to dine in. Older establishment. Not shabby but not chic either. Not a deal breaker tho'. Two thumbs up on everything food related! From the Margarita to the steak and cheese to the sweet potatoes to the lemon cake. Absolutely NO complaints. Would most def order again. Probably won't need to dine in again but definitely looking forward to carry out. Check out the pics of all of our entrées. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

I've seen Lefty's fish and chicken mix in the grocery store but I didn't know they had a…read morerestaurant. Lucky for me I was in the area for Thanksgiving and I had to check it out. To me it's the standard restaurant setup. You order at the counter for dine in or takeout. I ordered one pound of spare ribs, dark meat smoke chicken, sweet potato and Mac-n-cheese. All the food was good but I can tell the meat was cooked the previous day. To my surprise I didn't need barbecue sauce, the meat was perfectly seasoned and had good smoke flavor. Overall I enjoyed my meal and the prices are very good. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for barbecue in the area.

Lefty's was a mixed bag for me. I had the fried fish catfish platter. For the sides I got the sweet…read morepotato soufflé and pork and beans. I also had cornbread and homemade lemonade. The lemonade was fantastic, some of the best I've ever tasted. I loved it! The cornbread and pork and beans were good too. The sweet potato soufflé had marshmallows on top and it was waaaaay too sweet. I couldn't even eat half of it. Some of the fish tasted good and other pieces were just meh and didn't seem quite done enough for me. The customer service was suspect. I was with a group of 6, and one person didn't get his meal until 20 minutes after everyone else. They also got a couple of orders wrong and just seemed disorganized. Some items were winners, but I think they can do better.

The last two days trying to support this establishment has been horrible. Both time, I have use…read moreuber and that has been a nightmare. The first time, they forgot two of my dishes that was irritating. Then today first i call to make sure they have what i want they said yes. Them i get a called back and they said they don't have it by then , i had already ordered from uber . I tried canceling from uber . Uber didn't want to give me my full refund. They talking about they started to prepare my order . I told uber how is that when they don't have the food , I want to order. That being said , i will be deleting mu uber eats app and WILL NOT ORDER UBER Eats from Carolina Kitchen . i will call twice to make sure they have what you want.

I am writing this review to warn others about my experience at Carolina Kitchen in Brandywine,…read moreMaryland. I ordered the salmon dinner online, which included greens, potato salad, and a muffin. The meal cost $35. When I got home and began eating, I immediately realized the salmon was spoiled and inedible. I called the restaurant to report the issue and request a refund. Instead of allowing me to speak with a manager, I was told to contact Toast because I had placed my order online. Unfortunately, Toast does not provide customer service for this type of issue and directed me back to Carolina Kitchen. I was given the runaround, and neither the restaurant nor Toast accepted responsibility. What disappointed me most was the complete lack of concern for a customer who was served spoiled food. I was simply told there was nothing they could do, despite the fact that I paid $35 for a meal I could not eat. Serving spoiled food is unacceptable, and so is refusing to resolve a legitimate customer complaint. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Carolina Kitchen. Save your money and spend it at a business that values its customers and stands behind the quality of its food.

I got the Smothered Chicken & Biscuits with the sauce on the side, and it was really good. I…read moreenjoyed the food and was full for a while. It is definitely comfort food done right. The food was well seasoned and balanced. I would definitely order again.

I had a great time here, I had wonderful service from Dana! She was quick and attentive and funny…read more The shrimp and grits were great, would come here again.

Stop by Fireman's cafe and ordered the Shrab cake, fried whiting and wings. Man when I tell you the…read morefood is the bomb that's an understatement. Food fresh flavorful and damn good. This is a must try. William Pinkney

Food was amazing! Shrab cake, mac and cheese and greens are delicious! Met the owner and he was…read morevery nice. Will come back again.

My buddy and I recently grabbed breakfast at this First Watch and I realized I hadn't reviewed it…read moreyet. First Watch is a solid, ridiculously popular breakfast spot. Probably a 3.5 but I rounded up because their App is bomb and it gives you live updates on where you are in line. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take advantage of the online wait list, TRUST me!! Farm to table food is always a plus, and that's what make First Watch such a hit. You can taste the freshness. The space they occupy used to be Bob Evans and I'm a fan of Bob Evans and was sad to see it go. First Watche's menu is just okay to me and I always get the same thing, the "Tri-Fecta". It's always good, especially the blueberry pancake, but I'd like to switch things up every now and then.. Oh well.. Lol! So if you're looking for a healthier choice than Cracker Barrel or some of the other popular breakfast restaurants, First Watch is probably the spot for you.. Just get in line online.. You're welcome!! :)

Very nice venue. Clean inside. Hostess was friendly. I have been hearing alot about First Watch…read moreand their breakfast. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. My omelet and potatoes was luke warm. I thought the veggies and meat would be scrambled in the eggs. The cheese was just lumped in the middle of the omelet. My French toast was okay but luke warm. What ever happened to getting hot food. Our server was friendly, so that helped. I do plan to try their lunch food and see if that's okay. But not sure of the hype about this place, maybe you can get breakfast anytime of day.