I've been coming since they opened in 2006?! There might have been some kind of ownership changer…read moresomewhere down the line, but the staff has always been patient and friendly and the food has always been delicious.

This place used to be good. Says they are open at 11... show up a few moments before 11 only to…read morewait for someone to open and then be told that it will 20 minutes or so before they are able to take orders. Why isn't some there 30 minutes early so the store is ready to serve customers at 11... Never again.

Whatever your heart desires, you will not be disappointed! The Workshop was the very first…read morerestaurant we tried after moving to Benicia, and it's been our favorite ever since. Whenever we want to treat ourselves, this is where we go. Our go-to favorites are the oyster po' boy, brisket po' boy, gumbo, jambalaya, and the seafood platter--but honestly, everything is good, trust me. I've tried almost everything on their menu. Owners, Danny and Naomi, are doing it right! Danny works his magic in the kitchen while Naomi welcomes everyone with a smile at the window. Great food is one thing, but it's the combination of incredible flavors and genuine hospitality that keeps us coming back. We've recommended The Workshop to just about everyone we know. Today we brought my Auntie and Uncle and my uncle originally from New Orleans was impressed! I sat there excited to see his reaction to every bite! Well, they ordered more food to take home with them for dinner and Danny and Naomi were so kind to gift them their homemade cajun seasoning blend! And what I learned, there is a tradition in New Orleans to "give something extra" at no charge as a gesture of generosity and appreciation- well, there you have it, we just got lagniapped!! I love them even more!!! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go. This is one of Benicia's true gems.

A 10 all around 10 1010. This is a Mom and pop that's local. He cooks pretty damn good and his…read moresouthern recipes are spot on. I spent quite a bit of time in the south and I bring my friends from Atlanta and Mississippi and Georgia here and they say they feel like home. I will say those specials, the po boys and all the fried seafood you got it it's a win win win win win win. And I'll tell you the price is a very reasonable. You can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful day. Listen to a little music and have a fantastic lunch. It's a mom and Pop the service is fast and the service is good. Remember to mom and Pop husband and wife on the show so you're helping your neighbor and I'm telling you that they're helping you by having this restaurant.. to win for everybody

The first time I've been on an off hour and seen this place not busy. Linner was great - service…read morewas attentive, the music was vibey, and the food was excellent. I went a little ham for one person because I can't NOT get the hush puppies and something spicy and dessert! The gumbo alone was probably enough for me, but upside is I have plenty to snack on when I get home. Yum!

Angeline's absolutely delivered. I stopped in around 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and I was surprised…read moreby how empty it was. No complaints though--it made for a relaxed meal and the service was attentive. I ordered the fried chicken and beignets with gravy, and it was excellent. I'm usually someone who prefers bone-in fried chicken, but this version won me over. The chicken was juicy with perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, and the savory gravy paired surprisingly well with the beignets. Everything on the plate complemented each other without feeling too heavy. The only miss for me was the orange juice--it was pretty forgettable. But honestly, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. I'd happily come back for the fried chicken.

Their food was pretty good. Sometimes they were pleasant…read more But since they stopped indoor dining and then just closed, it's a big drag. And there isn't any regular update and that means you can try calling--IF they even kerp the outgoing message accurate. I finally made it to Touch of Soul since they moved. It was excellent! It at least seemed the food was spot on with all dishes cooked with aplomb. My only issue with TOS (a personal pet peeve) is they never returned to real plates and actual silverware. All you can get even for dine-in are plastic utensils. Anyway, in short, southern cafe is dead--Go to touch of soul on adeline

Southern Cafe man oh man I wanted love you! Soul food is my absolute favorite. My fat girl self can…read moreeat it everyday. It's so comforting and filling. I drive down this place nearly weekly and everytime I look the line is crazy long or they're closed. So one day the boyfriend and me drove by, hadn't ate and seen no line. So we stopped. Big mistake! I ordered Breaded Pork Chops with red beans and rice and mac! The pork chop had so much breading..... so salty. My cholesterol went out the roof. Rice was hard still, mac was just okay! Now on to my poor boyfriends meal... he actually wanted what I ordered lol! We tend to always want the same meals ag places but since i'm so picky he's always thoughtful and lets me get it then he'll order something different. He went with the Meatloaf with mac and rice and gravy..... i'm sure you can tell just by the picture of that meatloaf he wasn't very happy! I forgot to take a pic of what it looked like when we cut it.. but it was RAW. The sauce they smothered it in was disgusting. The gravy on rice was beyond salty. The only item edible on our plates was our mac. I wouldn't be back nor do I recommend them. There prices are way too high for the quality of their food. Oakland has way more soul food places worth checking out!

This place always meets expectations and more…read more I remember everytime I would come to this area before the pandemic, there would always be a long line and it'd love quickly. We were there right when they opened on a Saturday morning and got the fried rainbow trout platter with brussel sprouts and salad, jambalaya and fried catfish with fries. Each dish was well made and so flavorful! The portions were also generous and hearty. I was with three people who were having it for the first time and it was amajor hit with the crew. I've been thinkjng about when we can come back for more!

Went to lunch on a Sunday at Southern Comfort kitchen. Ordered jambalaya, catfish shrimp with…read morecheese grits, Brussel sprouts and beignets. Catfish shrimp and cheese grits were a 10/10! The batter and crunch from the fish and shrimp was delicious. I didn't finish my grist and had them the next day and just as good. Brussels sprouts could have been chopped in 1/4 to get more sauce on them or cooked a little more tender. The Jambalaya was seasoned perfectly for me. The beignets were very dense and not light on the inside, maybe skip those next time. The brown sugar lemonade was on point!! Would recommend for a brunch date on a the weekends. The staff were helpful and responsive. Food came out quickly and the music set the ambiance

Was looking for a good waffle spot and a friend recommended Sarom's. Omg the waffle and the wings…read morewere amazing! The restaurant is pretty big with plenty of seatings to enjoy your meal. Service was awesome. The waiter was very attentive. I ordered the chicken and waffle and omg that has to be a must at this place! The waffle was crispy and soft at the same time. Their butter and syrup went so well with it! The chicken wings were crispy and juicy! I also added a side of country gravy to dip with my chicken and that was an omg moment! Must try I highly recommend their chicken waffles! I will be back to try other items!

Service: 4.2 fast, efficient Food: 4.2 home style cooking…read more Always BUSY on a Sunday! So I wasn't surprised about the wait, but they try the best to get you in within the wait time given. Once seated, our drink order was taken then our food order when the drinks were delivered (efficient). A few minutes later...poof our food arrived and we were chomping down our food! My wife ordered the simple 1-egg breakfast and I got their country fried steak (since that's my wife's go-to and knew she would steal a few bites). Everything was prepared well and was tasty, so no complaints here. Coming here we can enjoy a nice meal and have great service too!

Best fried catfish I ever had. Owner is very friendly . Fry is extremely delicious. Will come back…read morefor sure

Staff: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5…read moreAmbience: 3.5/5 ***Intangibles: 10/10*** Decided to break this review down into four parts because I feel each one needs to be addressed as to why I give this establishment 5 Stars. I've been here twice now, and feel this is an honest assessment of what to expect Staff: Extremely courteous and helpful. I've felt welcomed from the very first instance I've come through the door. Food: On both occasions I've had the Fried Chicken and Fried Catfish, along with some French Fries. While I think the Fried Chicken is good, it just doesn't hit me the way I would like. While it is cooked perfectly inside and out, it just lacks something for me. The Fried Catfish on the other hand, is on point. Cooked perfectly again and just wonderful flavor and seasoning. Fries are right up there, too. I haven't tried anything else at this point, but I imagine that there are probably no real disappointments from here. I'm a big boy and portions are more than enough. Ambience: I had to mark this down a bit. While it is not bad, it's nothing special either. Tables and chairs, and a few decorations and TVs. The place is extremely clean which is something you can never take for granted. Intangibles: The Owner...This guy is full of energy and just puts out a real positive vibe. He knows customers by name, and just seeing the repeat customers tells me the place is good. After both visits my interactions with him just leave me feeling good, which is something that's hard to find these days. Definitely a spot that's on my consistent "go to" list now.

I wish they had octopus but everything else was delicious. Excellent spice. The service was…read moreexcellent and the ambient very relaxed pleasant way to expand the evening in a few dollars.

As a seafood boil lover, this is definitely my favorite spot ever! I particularly enjoy their…read moremixture of sauces over other restaurants, as well as their flavorful mango lemonade. As far as service, I came in around 1pm on a Wednesday and received my meal in less than 10 minutes! I was pleasantly surprised and joyful given I was starving. If you come in on the weekends where it's a bit busier, long times will be longer as expected. Our server whom I didn't get to catch the name of, was kind and checked in with us about needing anything else just the right amount of times! When I asked for more lemon, another worker happily brought them over whereas in other locations, they might not do it with the best attitude. Their lemon pepper fries weren't my favorite as I've had better but still tasty and worth satisfying an intense craving for them. Can't wait to come back!

This was ur first time here I ordered the Rasta pasta with chicken and sausage and it was amazing…read more My partner had the lobster and shrimp garlic noodles it was so flavorful, he can't wait to go back. We walked in to place our order to go they had a kiosk, which was pretty awesome and the employees were really kind and helpful. It was a very colorful and lively looking place, they even had games on every table to keep us entertained as we waited for our food. 10/10 would highly recommend!

Ok so I almost drove past this place and I'm SO glad I didn't. Tease Southern Kitchen is tiny and…read moreeasy to miss but don't let that fool you. First thing... you order from a kiosk when you walk in. Kinda cute honestly. The spot is small but they have TVs going and little Connect Four games on the tables so it has a fun vibe. Nicole was working and she was genuinely warm and welcoming. Not that fake "hi welcome in" energy . She actually made you feel like you were supposed to be there. I did my research before going so we passed on the catfish (the reviews on that were not it). Instead I got the Large Garlic Noodles, Chicken & Sausage Rasta Pasta, and the Crawfish & Sausage Mac N Cheese. All three were hitting. Like actually good, not just hype good. After the food came I decided to try the watermelon lemonade and that was a solid decision. Not too sweet, really refreshing. For dessert we grabbed the Peach Cobbler out of the display case. It came in a little tin that it was made in, and it was slightly dry, but the flavor was there. Tasty, just needs some work. Came out to $70.25 total which honestly felt right for what we got. We will be back to try more stuff for sure. Maybe the protein items next time.