I can not believe I have not reviewed Soul Fish as of yet. I am a huge fan…read more Let me preface this review by saying ... My grandfather owned two successful catfish restaurants. As a child I grew up on fried fish filets and hush puppies until my grandfather had to retire and sell his restaurant due to his Health. He still cooks up a mess of catfish for us about two or three times a year when we visit. Yum! My standards for good catfish are extremely high. Good fried catfish is not greasy, light cornmeal batter, tender flaky inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. Sounds simple enough but the truth of the matter is... Good fried catfish takes skill. After an epic searched for any decent catfish in Memphis and surrounding areas that took a few years ... My family and I decided to give up. And when I heard about Soul Fish it took some considerable convincing to get them to go. We where, none of us, disappointed! Soul Fish is without a doubt the best Catfish in Memphis. It is perfectly fried... Hushpuppies are tasty, coleslaw edible if not always yummy, fried pickles crisp and tart, pickle green tomatoes so yummy I could swim in them, and vegetables always cooked and seasons well (special recognition to the cabbage, broccoli, and black eyed peas). The service is always friendly, fast, efficient, and correct. The blackened catfish is pretty tasty too ... Sometimes they get a little heavy handed on the seasoning. Deserts are pretty great as well. My sister loves the Mississippi mud chocolate thingy they have (I'm not a chocolate fan). I've introduced many people (about 40 or so) to Soul Fish - locals and visitors alike - and no one ... And I mean not a single one of them where disappointed. So why four stars instead of five? True... the catfish is the best in Memphis - however it is not the best I've ever had. And Sometimes a filet or two at Soul Fish fall short of perfection... However ... I'm a regular and a fan of Soul Fish Cafe. If you have spent hours and disappointed meals trying to find good catfish in Memphis ... Look no further ... This is the place for you. I promise you will not Be disappointed!

If there's one place that I can count on to be consistent when I go back home to visit family, it's…read morethis restaurant. My fish is always fresh and crispy. I'm a creature of habit so I get the same thing with fried okra. The service is always attentive and giving. The staff is usually willing to give whatever sauces & condiments that are needed to enjoy the meal. Depending on the day you go in, you may have a wait, or you may be able to get right in and have a seat. I recommend going during the lunch hour or during the week for dinner because on a weekend or Sunday afternoon, you're gonna have a wait.

Best place if u want soul food ..: dressing is very very good and baby try that pineapple cake..:…read moregreat place and food is chefs kiss

The food was cold and they didn't telI me I need to warm it up so make sure if you go there. Make…read moresure they warm your food up.

Chose this spot for Sunday dinner on 05.17.26, and despite a long line when I arrived, it moved…read morepretty quickly. I ordered the lasagna with greens, mac and cheese, and cornbread, plus a peach cobbler for dessert. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal. The lasagna, greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler were all satisfying and flavorful. The only item that didn't work for me was the mac and cheese, which had a taste that didn't agree with me personally. I also ordered the "Holy Water" (blueberry lemonade). It was very good and refreshing, though super, super sweet!!! One thing that really stood out was the service. Everyone was super nice, welcoming, and courteous throughout the visit. The dining area of the restaurant is small and at the time of my visit, everyone was ordering to go. The restaurant decor features lots of pictures and spiritual references. I'm not sure if I've seen chitterlings and hog maws on a restaurant menu before. They offer them and I may come back and try them one day.

Date - Sunday after church Guest - 4 including 2 kids…read more Lets talk about what I call a hidden gem (only because I didnt know it exist). The food and service was everything. I have been muiltiple times after church and have not been disappointed since. I have had the greens, cabbage, roast, mac n cheese, and yams.

This was our first Memphis food experience, and throughout our trip one of the best. All the food…read morewas flavorful and well seasoned. We ordered a lot and the whole order was correct, and the staff was SO NICE and accommodating with our order for 6. Would highly recommend! FYI though their address has changed. It's 944 crump now (or something close to that!)

It's always a great time at Peggy's food is always seasoned, quality and quantity of food is always…read morepleasing not to mention the service is always pleasant. You definitely want to stop by on Sunday's.

Soul Fish is such a consistent jewel. The service is always a hit and you're bound to see a…read moreneighbor, colleague or friend. The food is always fresh and if by chance there is an issue, they readily resolve to satisfaction. While my issues have been few and very far, I've witnessed a few "challenging" guests. They were handled them with dignity and professionalism. I appreciate being able to watch sports (especially basketball) while dining. The Southwest Cobb is my favorite, mainly because of the variety of vegetables and the level of freshness. If you like spice, the blackened shrimp has an excellent kick. If playing it safe (heartburn is real), simply ask them to go lighter on the blackened. Both the Poplar Ave and Cooper Young locations have an active security guard/lot attendant on the parking lots. There is such a relief in knowing that you don't have to anticipate a broken window or worse when returning to your vehicle. I give Soul Fish Cafe ! While they are known for the fried and blackened fish, the shrimp is always perfect. Quote me on that!

Soul Fish Cafe came highly recommended so we made it apart of our family day itinerary. The…read morerestaurant was very busy but we were able to be seated fairly quick. Soul Fish Cafe offers comfortable casual dining. For me, it is reminiscent of the Mayflower (restaurants located in North Carolina). Our server was really sweet and made several on point recommendations. I ordered the fried catfish which was fair. I love hush puppies but found these to have onions in them. From what I smelled, they are worth a try. I specifically loved the sweet tea. Soul Fish Cafe is a Memphis staple so I'm sure I'll be back again.

The most delicious meal I've had in Memphis. I recommend studying the menu before you come because…read moreyou'll be asked to order as you enter. You'll pay there and then be offered a table and your food will be brought to you. Your check includes a 15% service charge of course you can tip additionally with cash later if you wish. I've never heard of eating neckbones so of course that's what I ordered. The pork neckbones had been well braised and were super delicious. Truly an ultimate pork experience. You definitely have to pick them up and chew all over. But there's lots of meat. Some of it you can get to with a fork, and some of it can be broken apart for easier access to the meat, but it is not an elegant meal! I found the vinegar at the table really enhanced the flavor. My sides were black-eyed peas and turnip greens, and the greens were spectacular. The corn muffin was very good. The sweet tea was very sweet, but not nearly as sweet as the peach cobbler. The cobbler was delicious with lots of nutmeg, but people really have a sweet tooth in Memphis. I ate on a Sunday and got there just before noon to get in ahead of the after-church crowd and my timing was perfect. The dining room filled up while I was eating.

Went here at the recommendation of two Lyft drivers…read more Easy walk 0.6 miles from Stax Music, safe. Courtney (see photo)greeted us and took our orders. He chatted with us as we waited at our table for our orders. He served our orders and bused our plates too. He does everything and is very personable providing welcoming hospitality. And he's only worked there for a mere 5 weeks. I asked him who the owner is and he directed me to Jerry and Patrice Thompson, two of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. Jerry has a big welcoming personality and a great sense of humor. Fried catfish fillets were excellent! Crust was just right and the fillets were moist. I ate everything in my plate. Peach cobbler was warmed up, we opted to not have it w ice cream, and it is the best in Memphis! Such a long and storied history for this restaurant. We are so glad we came here and will return next time we are in Memphis. My only regret is we were too full to eat fried chicken too.

My first time visiting Willie Maes Soul Food Home Cooking. Food was delicious! If you love Soul…read moreFood, you will enjoy this Restaurant. I ordered lasagna, cabbage, and Black Eyed Peas with Corn Bread. The Lasagna was meaty and yummy, Cabbage was mouth watering good, the Black Eyed Peas was amazing and tasted fresh. I loved it. Yess, the Corn Bread tasted wonderful. I wish I would had gotten more cornbread. I Meet Mrs. Willie Mae. She has a very pleasant personality, and a grateful attitude. I was pleased with her and I will be back again. Go try the food for yourself! Good customer service.Open daily 11am - 5pm. The Restaurant was clean and neat. It also has tables for eating with your family and friends. Go visit Mrs. Willie Mae Soul Food Home Cooking on Austin Peay Hwy. You will be glad you did. Also has Oxtails and Ribs and more! Great Food! If You love Soul Food. You will love it! Go show your support! Any day will do. You can eat Soul Food at its best. I give 5 stars!

Food was horrible, the orders were wrong the meatloaf was hard no flavor and the Mac and cheese was…read moreover cooked the yams had no flavor and the land of ribs were all fat no meat cabbage was over cooked cornbread was hard and cheat, the dressing omg and the peach cobbler no maam, tge only thing that was ok was the fish and the fact that it was supposed to be cabbage and Mac and cheese was crazy greens were on the plate which someone ended up sick from the greens is crazy because of allergic reaction on top of I spent over 100$ dollars that went to the garbage that I couldn't get refunded my order number was 258310, and 258309, the guy took the order was cool the cook and the chick in back were the problems people wonder why we don't support us and this is why just trouble!. I really want to add the picture stay way from this place on Austin peay, I wish I had taking pictures before I thrown it away. They need to close down !

It was a long, 10 hour drive to arrive in Memphis. I've enjoyed a lot of the cuisine that this city…read morehas to offer but had never been to the Cupboard before. Upon walking in I knew that this place was gonna represent. My server was so precious. I have the feeling that she's been working here for a very long time. She was so friendly. 10:10 I started off w their sweet tea. So many places in town put so much sugar in their tea that you may as well ask for tea sugar. But the Cupboard has it just right. Everything that I ordered was deeeeee-LISH! Southern Comfort food at its best. 10:10 The ambience isn't much to brag about but that's fine for me. It tells me that this place has been here serving fine food for so long that no one has ever left here not feeling satisfied. 7:10 Seriously, eat here!!!!

Today my family went in for breakfast. We had Tamisha as our server. She was absolutely amazing…read more The food was so yummy and the restaurant is cute and old school. The prices are amazing and we will definitely be going back. The kids meals are well proportionate as well. Thank you!

Good food made with love! Seasoned to perfectio. Excellent customer service with great vibes!read more

We love this restaurant! It's a must visit whenever we have family in town! Great food and friendly…read morestaff! We gathered our family for my Mom's birthday and the Art House Team treated her like a Queen!

This place came highly recommended. We went to check it out on a Sunday and the expectations were…read morepretty high. You place your order first and then you find a seat if one is available to dine in. Dining is limited and the establishment consist of local black artwork covering the walls there is an upstairs area, but that seating is also limited. The owner was very proud of his establishment and gave us the history of how they came about and who cooks what in the restaurant. The service was great the food unfortunately did not match. I'm all for supporting black owned businesses, but I have to give honest feedback. Starting with the sides, the spaghetti, the cabbage, and the greens all had excessive amounts of sugar in them, which was such a turn off, everything taste the same it was so sweet it created a film in my mouth of sugar. The sweet tea lemonade mix was again full of sugar. You couldn't taste the lemonade or the tea. It was just sweetness. I do understand certain people like their food like this. I however, am not one of those individuals. The turkey ribs, a.k.a. clavicle bone taste like smoked bologna and the A1 barbecue sauce did not enhance the flavor whatsoever I nor my mother could finish our food the cornbread taste like mush everything overpowered everything there was no distinct taste of broccoli or cheese just mushy wet undercooked cornbread that again was sweet. The only star of the show for this experience was the fried fish. It was cooked to perfection seasoned well surprisingly without sugar. We could not finish our food after a couple of bites so we took it to go and handed it to a homeless person on the way home. I love the concept of this establishment. I love how they incorporate other black businesses and I can tell he is proud of his work. I would love to support in other ways, just not through the food unfortunately, I will not be returning but I pray this establishment continues to improve, evolve, and thrive, it's a million herbs and spices to utilize, sugar doesn't have to be one of them and for $70 bucks I do expect to enjoy the food to some extent.