I was in town visiting and was trying to determine where to go to eat for dinner. Every local that…read moreI spoke with recommended this place. This place feels like your traditional mom and pop restaurant where you can get a home cooked meal. When I got there, I was greeted by kind host who took me to my seat. There is plenty of seating to dine in as well as an area to wait with seating for carry out orders. The waitress was waiting on me was also very kind. My food came out quickly, and I also ordered carryout which also came out quickly. I ordered the catfish platter with a baked potato and macaroni and cheese. The fish was crispy and well seasoned. The macaroni and cheese was really good and the baked potato, was your standard baked potato. All of my food came out hot and fresh. The price point here is also something that you cannot beat. I also ordered a half-and-half to wash it all down. The next time I am in Marion, I will definitely be back to this restaurant to try some of their other offerings as well as their desserts.

Stopped by on a recent road trip after checking the area for a place to stop for lunch. Saw two…read moreplaces with good reviews and decided on Lotties. Very disappointing. Ordered ribs with corn on the cob and sweet potato fries. The only thing that wasn't refrigerator cold was the fries. The ribs and corn had warm spots but near the bone and cob were both cold, refrigerator cold. I don't send things back or complain as I believe food should come out right. The restaurant was not busy at all so maybe that had something to do with it? My friend riding with me had the same experience. Food may have been good had it been warm.

A HIDDEN GEM The baked chicken/ greens/ slaw over the top…read moreLunch mate had Fried Chicken /greens/ squash medley We both commented should have come here sooner. I'll be venturing that menu DELOYSH!!! By Kroger on Glenn/Dean

Fast and friendly service. Simple menu with great value. Food was served fast. Some of the best…read morefried chicken and Mac and cheese. Everyone in my party said they'd go back.

Amazing Service, Quality Food, Great Prices! I love their food and it's a real staple in Northport!…read moreIf you're from the area and haven't tried it what are you waiting on!

The Brown Bag Restaurant in Northport has been a staple for good eats for as long as I can…read moreremember. I can't tell you how many times people have recommended it for lunch, yet I never managed to stop in and experience it for myself until today. My work schedule and the Bag's hours always seemed to clash, and since it's a bit off the beaten path, it stayed in the "out of sight, out of mind" category. Now, as I'm approaching full retirement, I finally had the time to swing by and see what all the fuss was about. Upon arrival, the first sign you're in the right place is the parking lot. It's packed, about like a blue tick on a hound dog. Stepping inside, don't expect anything fancy. The interior is old school with faded paint and a no frills setup. Your food is served in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. But that's part of the charm. Who needs fine china when you're filling your gizzard with good soul food? The place was full and I managed to grab one of the last open tables under the roof. I then waited for the waitress who was running laps across the dining area, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out customers, and handling everything in between. If you come anywhere near lunch hour, don't expect Jimmy John's Freaky Fast service. You're here to slow down and enjoy the experience. When I ordered, I went with a catfish fillet, turnip greens, field peas, fried green tomatoes, a side of cornbread, and tartar sauce for the fish. The fried green tomatoes did not make it out with the order, but the waitress was very apologetic and adjusted my bill to a meat and two instead of a meat and three, which I appreciated. Now to the important part, the food. The catfish was hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, just honest, well done Southern cooking. The turnip greens and field peas were flavorful and comforting, exactly what you hope for in a place like this. The tartar sauce had a slightly sweet twist that I was not expecting, different from the traditional version, but surprisingly excellent. I will need a few more visits before I can fully put that into words, but it worked. Overall, now I understand the buzz. The Brown Bag delivers exactly what it promises, simple, hearty, well prepared soul food served without pretense. I will definitely be back, and now that retirement is on the horizon, I have got all the time in the world to wait on a good meal, unlike you working folks still rushing through lunch.

Good home cooking at its best. Fried catfish can't be beat. A little off the interstate but worth…read more Welcomed in like family. Nothing fancy about it, but good food makes up for it

Not a very clean place looks like it's been there for 1000 years. The food is OK but they try to do…read moretoo many things and it just doesn't work everything suffers a little

Amazing food, staff is very nice. Best soul food in Alabama staff is sweet and kind. The chef is…read morethe best. This was wonderful.

Great food and staff! They handled our tour bus with efficiency and care. A very good experience!read more

Was passing through Montgomery today and looking for southern cooking- googled and Martha's Place…read morecame up with rave buffet reviews. I hit it and so glad I did! the fried chicken was perfect, all the veggies were perfectly seasoned. Love that they take extra precautions and ask you to wear a glove when serving yourself- more should. I ate till i was too full to move - more than your monies worth:)). it is well organised, clean, with pleasant employees, and lots of customers...that tells ya all you need to know - folks LOVE it. Me too! I have got to make a Sunday trip through to enjoy dressing and maybe Thursday too for meatloaf mmmm. I will be back Martha!!! Greg

First time visiting this place with some friends. Food was good. The buffet always had a line maybe…read moreorganized it a better way. The customer service was not good at all. The guy served us seems like did not want to be there. Never came and refill our drinks. Had to ask for refill drinks. It would have been a good experience if the service was better.

Food is good and the place is clean. the only down fall for me is the cornbread muffins are always…read morehard and the greens are the most tasty. Also, when you order smothered, it isn't "smothered" it's more so the meat with burnt gravy on top. Other than that everything else is fine!! HAS SOME GOOD DRESSING.

My experience at JWB Soul Food was absolutely amazing! We had a party of 10, and from the moment we…read morewalked in, we were greeted with the utmost respect and kindness. The customer service was truly top notch. The food was delicious -- everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. I also appreciated how clean and neat the establishment was. Even the bathrooms were clean and fully functional, which says a lot about the care they put into the business. We had no problems at all and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend JWB Soul Food if you're looking for great food and excellent customer service!

excellent staffing up front. most helpful…read more most importantly our meal arrived fast and hot. not to mention good. don't miss the beef tart with jerk sauce or the gravy smothered pork chop.

As Duke, I declare and decree this Soul Food Cafe as the best restaurant in Hoover, AL…read more This hidden gem isn't so hidden, in fact, it is well known beyond the City. We frequently visit this location and the ambience is always 10 out of 10. The staff is well versus with the climate of the customers. They often check to make sure you have everything you need, plus a little bit more. The smiles and the vibrant welcome in this restaurant is superb. To describe the food is beyond comprehension in words, I believe after trying the catfish plate the crispiness of the outside golden shell, the melting texture and the moisture of the inside of every catfish is superb with every bite and is a 10 out of 10. My goal is to try the whole menu! 10 out of 10

One of my favorite places to eat in downtown Sylacauaga, the best catfish in town my favorite…read moreincludes the butterbeans, fried squash, cornbread and a slice of tomato and onions, they also have really good desserts

Great food and the atmosphere are homely. Nice place to sit and break bread with family and friends.read more

The chicken was black around the bone and the food was bland overall. On top of this, you are…read morelooking to spend $14 minimum for a drumstick and a thigh. You are better off going to a fast food chicken place.

If you like good fried chicken this is a place to check out. This was my first time and the person…read morechecking me out was so helpful in helping me figure out the menu to meet my needs. I ordered two orders of fried chicken and got two pieces of catfish with blacked peas, Mac n cheese, and got both the cornbread and the roll (yes, I'm fat). The peas were good like home grown, the Mac n cheese was a bit dry like a casserole but had the flavor of well made goodness, the catfish also very good that was both crispy and moist and a pleasant flavor. THE CHICKEN: it has a medium crispy crust with a mild seasoning which still allows you to grab the fresh skin off the thigh and taste that natural caramelized fried chicken skin (the money shot). The breast was moist in the center, the brine had decent penetration. I would give the chicken a 7.9 out of 10. For reference KFC is a 5 out of ten. Honestly, if I married a beautiful skinny 20 year old and she cooked this good and ten years later she weighed 300lbs and someone ask me why I stuck around, I'd say try her cooking. I'm sure they would ask if she had a sister... this is good food y'all.