We came here on a whim. A last-minute brunch decision. Nothing planned. No expectations. And what…read morefollowed was a core memory in three courses and a complimentary Bloody Mary shot accompanied by the cutest green olive. The moment we walked in, it felt like home, but not in the "kick off your shoes" way. No, this was the "you're safe here, baby" kind of home. The vibe? Cozy. Elevated. Like Restoration Hardware met someone emotionally stable. Elliott was our server and an absolute delight. Joseph was the manager, casually spreading joy like Oprah with a tray of Bloody Mary shots. Amber... now let me pause here, because this woman deserves a paragraph of her own. Amber isn't just a GM. She's the kind of soul you meet once and never forget. When I asked for her to come to our table just to pay her a compliment, we both practically teared up. She received it with open arms, no ego, no deflection, just pure, gracious presence. I was mid-sentence and suddenly I had that Creed song stuck in my head. You know the one. "With arms wide open..." That's the kind of energy she brought to the entire restaurant. Amber made every person in that room feel like they mattered. Not because it's her job, but because it's who she is. She's fresh off earning her master's in hospitality, and if that degree came with a crown, she's wearing it. The Porch doesn't just run smoothly. It runs on Amber energy. But let's talk about the moment I saw God. Cornbread Eggs Benedict: Not crab. Not salmon. Corn. Bread. And not just any cornbread. The softest, fluffiest, most cuttable cloud of golden glory I've ever had the pleasure of annihilating with a fork. A fork, not a steak knife. Do you understand how rare that is? Normally I'm out here sawing through an English muffin like I'm in a lumberjack competition. This? Melted like butter. Tasted like a hug. 12/10. Incredible. And then, as if the eggs benny enlightenment wasn't enough, Joseph reappears with a tray of free Bloody Mary shots for the entire restaurant. With olives. For everyone. The joy? Immediate. The energy? Electric. The crowd? Unified. I watched a grandmother at the next table raise her glass like the queen she is. I nearly cried. This wasn't service. This was a masterclass in human connection. Restaurants can be transactional. Robotic. This was the opposite. This was care, intention, soul. My high school principal once said: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit of extra." The Porch brought extra, bagged it, garnished it, and served it on a tray. Final thought: If you're not brunching here, I'm concerned. If you are? I'll raise my Bloody Mary shot to you. And Amber, if you ever run for mayor, you've already got my vote. I'll run your campaign and show up in a custom t-shirt.

We had a table of 7 come for 1 PM lunch today. We had reservations and everything. We got seated…read moreand it took about 10 minutes for our actual server to finally come for drinks. We ordered 2 bottles of champagne and 1 Bloody Mary and it took over 16 minutes to arrive and we had to remind him 2 times. He never brought us water. He messed up our checks and added gratuity, said he wasn't, did and then came back and said he didn't when he did. It took about 15 minutes to get our checks back after we paid. Honestly it was one not a great customer service experience. Salad was very good! Everyone's food was good. Issue was just service!

Had a late lunch service and was impressed with how quickly the meal was ready…read more Loved the cafeteria style seating and kitchen. Kinda made me feel like I was outside but actually inside with air conditioning. Had the brisket and turkey meal with Mac and Cheese and a side of greens. Everything had so much flavor. I loved every bite. It seems like quite a bit of food for the price. I couldn't finish it all. The meat was perfectly cooked, great rind and juicy. Loved the smoked turkey actually, more than that brisket. Loved the greens! So good. Mac and cheese was average, but I'd definitely eat it again.

I thought this place was just ok. The hype was a bit much for me. I was not blown away. Me and my…read morefamily came in last week and it was dead quiet. No one came to help us for a while. We ordered two sets of wings: Buffalo and Dry Rub spicy BBQ. The wings were big in size but honestly, they were overly seasoned. It was too salty, too peppery, and just too bold. I ordered a brisket taco plate which came with two tacos. The brisket was dry and not flavorful. These tacos were dry and definitely needed the green salsa Verde that it came with. This bbq place isn't for me, but I understand there is a cult following for this place.

The food presentation and taste was quite good. I ordered the classic breakfast. My son who was…read morewith me ordered the shrimp and grits. I tried some of his jalapeño cornbread. It was very delicious. The whole layout and appearance are done quite well. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is even a trailer to hang out inside. The service was fast but not exceptional. It was solid! Thank you Ida Clair for an overall very nice experience!

Ida Claire is such a great spot with so many good food options! It definitely has that Southern…read morecharm with lots of classic Southern dishes. I honestly haven't tried anything I didn't like! The Lazy Susan is the perfect appetizer to get because you get a great mix of different apps all on one plate. The pickles and cauliflower come in a sweet chili-like sauce that is sooo delicious! Being from Alabama, it gave me that little taste of home and the comfort of good Southern cooking.

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, so I finally decided to celebrate my birthday…read morehere and I'm so glad I did! At first, I was a little hesitant because the menu is fairly small, but after my meal, I can see why. Every dish we ordered was absolutely a 10/10. I had the chicken with greens and shrimp fried rice, along with the fried green tomatoes and cornbread. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I honestly don't have a single negative thing to say about either the food or the service. This was an amazing dining experience, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

I had high hopes for this location because I absolutely love Radici, and everyone has been…read morerecommending Roots to me. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the expectations I had. I do want to start with the positives. Our waiter was fantastic. He was very attentive, explained the menu thoroughly, and provided excellent service. The food also came out incredibly fast and piping hot, which is becoming rare these days. We started with the cornbread, and it was easily a 10/10. It was worth every bit of the $12. We ordered the fried chicken, greens, shrimp fried rice, biscuits, and hot water cornbread. The fried chicken was crispy and tender, but it lacked seasoning. I'd give it a 7/10. They served it with a house hot sauce, but surprisingly it had no heat and almost no flavor. I even asked the person I was dining with if they tasted anything because it was like pouring sauce on the chicken without changing the flavor at all. The greens were just okay on their own, but once we added the vinegar they became amazing. That made me wonder why the vinegar isn't incorporated into the greens from the start. The hot water cornbread had virtually no flavor. The shrimp fried rice was cooked really well, but it had an unexpected Caribbean-style seasoning that threw me off. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I was expecting, and it made it hard to fully enjoy. The biscuits were probably the biggest disappointment. They were dry and hard. One thing I also noticed is that, for a family style restaurant where you're encouraged to order several dishes to share, the tables feel too small. Once all the food arrived, there wasn't much room left, and even packing up our leftovers was awkward because of the lack of space. One standout that deserves recognition was the iced tea. It had what tasted like a subtle hint of mint and was incredibly refreshing. Easy 10/10. From the cuts of chicken we received, it appears they break down and fry whole chickens, which is perfectly fine. However, at $56 for a fried chicken that lacked seasoning, I found the price hard to justify. Maybe the cooking method or oil contributes to the cost, but I expected much more flavor for that price. Overall, I'd rate my experience a 7.5/10. Would I come back? Yes. I'd be willing to give Roots another chance and try something different from the menu. But when I hear Southern food, I expect bold seasoning and comforting flavors, and that's the one area where this meal really fell short.

Very good Mac & Cheese MUST TRYYY Ribs AMAZING also must…read moretry Was Very welcoming Place was nice and chill quiet not packed

Came in on a thursday evening around 7pm. Service is really good and they check in on you often…read more We ordered the ribs and fish with sides: mac and cheese, loaded potatoes, candied yams, and okra gumbo. Everything tasted so yummy and seasoned very well with it all being nice and hot when we got to eating. There's indoor seating and lots of parking in the lot.

seriously my favorite restaurant ive ever been too. Super…read morecute in every way & i cant wait to go back. They have SECOND PORTIONS for no extra $$$, need i say more!

Checked out this restuarant for the very first time with my family to celebrate my cousin's…read morebirthday. Service was amazing and food was pretty good. I got the broiled rainbow trout with almonds which came with three side of my choosing so I chose the soup, broccoli, and fried okras which were so good. The environment of the restaurant is also pretty cute and authentic. I highly recommend this restaurant.

If this is the Pearlie's from Oakland, I must say that this was by far the absolute best solid food…read moreI've ever had!

From the owner: Pearlie's Southern Kitchen is a southern-style concession booth at The State Fair of Texas. We are…read morea family-owned and operated establishment featuring Pearlie's Soul Rolls, Deep Fried Potato Salad, and other southern staples with a Deep Fried Twist.

The food was great and the service was spectacular. The staff was attentive and professional. Staff…read morewent over and beyond to serve our party! Jenny Jones really made things smooth in reserving party and answering all questions I had leading up to the event. I can't the mangers and head servers name but they were excellent in fulfilling our needs. Thank you for making our event specia!

My husband was commenting about how he'd love some chicken and waffles, but can't have it since…read moreacquiring gluten intolerance issues. I googled gf chicken and waffles and Yardbird came up. Man, was it delicious! My husband was so happy with his Texas Twinkie and his GF chicken and waffles, very grateful for a wish fulfilled on his 50th birthday!

Location Design district, Dallas. Off Irving, near Wycliffe…read moreParking Large open lot, street Atmosphere Kitschy local Dallas diner-sayings of mama on the wall with "family" pictures. Family friendly! Seating Low tables, booths, great for groups Service Outstanding-attentive, thorough, friendly, efficient. Menu Love their grits-satisfies all the time. Plenty of butter on the table! Bottomless coffee and iced tea-get a to go cup! ,we had the #2- generous serving of bacon-3 large strips, eggs over medium-perfect! Came with choices, I had the pancakes-2 big ones, large pat of whipped butter and syrup. So filling. My husband had a huge bacon omelette. HUGE!!! Served with grits. The chicken fried steak had sauce on the side-juicy. There is a daily special. We got a pecan pie to go-the most popular pie here! Yummy! Did not last long! Coffee and iced tea are fresh! Summary My husband loves this restaurant-aDallas landmark overlooking the Trinity River park. We bring out of town visitors here for a taste of Dallas. They loved it. Best breakfast in town! Specials are awesome! Always happy here! See you there!

The food was horrible at this location. Meatloaf was smothered on tomato sauce and had no flavor…read more My friends chicken fries chicken tastes like burned grease. Mashed potatoes were hard. The server was less than attentive and did of abrasive. This used to be a great place to eat. Maybe it was just an off day

Food was great, most of the service was okay except for a passive aggressive server name Taylor…read more Lazy and Rude to customers and might I add the food was not cheap but her attitude was. The Ambiance was also great. Overall pleasant with the exception of how this so called server conducted herself which might I add never even tried to help but stood by the door the entire time like a lump on a log and then tried to act as if she would have been asked she would have help. Really sweetie you did the total opposite and even ignored us when we tried flagging her down.

I have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed. My favorite is the venison…read morechili and sweet cornbread! The chili is meat heavy and a tad spicy- to perfection. The cornbread is as moist as cake and just sweet, cannot recommend this enough even if it's just a side order. I've come here for a personal and business meals, and it accommodate both nicely. The rustic decor and music are top-notch, it feels elevated. Parking is in the garage downstairs and a short elevator ride up helps you avoid the inclement weather outside. Verdict: fantastic!