I was catching up with a friend and decided to meet at this random Black-owned spot--and it turned out to be Bingo-shots night. The bar seating was full, with a few other guests scattered around, but the space itself was open and very roomy. Best part...YOU CAN SMOKE!! We ordered food and drinks from the beautiful bartender and host Leah, and about 20 minutes later, we were told they'd be closing early. We wrapped up pretty quickly and were getting ready to head out when we learned that the owner, Yancey, was actually closing early to take both staff and customers to another Black-owned bar in Olney that doesn't get much traffic on Wednesday nights. We decided to join, and I'm glad we did. When we arrived, the owner of 5 Sisters generously covered our first round of drinks. Overall, it turned into a really fun and unexpected night. I will return to 5 sisters as long as the young people stay away!!! read more

This is definitely a . . . neighborhood . . . . possibly . . . . hangout spot . . . I think. I've been here a few times before and it's always been the same type of vibe. Barely anyone in there and service blah. I ventured here with a friend to celebrate another friend's birthday. I was warned ahead of time that the drinks were horrible so I adjusted accordingly. They have a good open space and they were hosting the Thursday night football game. There's an area that has a big screen television and some lounge chairs all mostly facing the television throughout that half of the restaurant. They have a very limited menu and I can appreciate that however I did ask if my food was going to be freshly prepared or if it had already been cooked and was sitting under warmers. I was informed that it would be freshly made and I didn't feel like that was untruthful because it was just some fried fish and french fries which you can just throw in some grease. Yeah, nah. It was at the very beginning of warm. That's not hard to make some fresh fish and some fresh hot crispy french fries. But for $10, okay. I was asked to pay immediately after I ordered and thought that this was awkward as well but, okay. If the food was hot it would have been great. The fish was seasoned and I love a crinkle cut french fry. When my server brought the food to me they were about to sit it in my lap instead of putting it on the table in front of me. I thought that very awkward and ask them to just put it on the table please . . . . I don't know what else to say. They serve hookah as well --v-- read more

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I really understand now the low score. My second time. First time was months ago but we barely stayed an hour just went because of some margarita deal. Today I came based on a flyer. A buffer that was non existent and when asked about it, the bartender said the buffet was just unlimited fish and chips. Food: Chicken tenders and old bay wings and onion rings delicious! Only complaint was I wanted to order another set of wings they were so good, but asked if I could pay an up charge just for flats (normally most business will accommodate for a cost). She said the cook said no that he wasn't going to just pick out flats. I still ordered another 5 anyways. Service: slow! Both last time and this time. Both times place was empty I could count number of people on tow hands. Last time I only stayed an hour, due to slow service and lack of people I left. This time I stayed for 2.5 hrs and still empty and service slow. Drinks: are strong and they have good happy hour prices. Parking: plentiful because it's a plaza Facilities: lighting that flickered in and off at the bar not intentional, broken bar chairs had to warn others not to sit, toilets damaged, overall upkeep and cleanliness is not good. Music: I can't complain. Every song was my Jam either by the DJ or the band this was on both occasions. Side note. I believe they have an indoor smoking area, but I can't confirm that because I didn't go when I was invited to go there to smoke to this designated spot. read more

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BLACK OWNED BUSINESS ALERT FOOD: I didn't have any so this isn't based on that. SERVICE: I was extremely impressed by the hookah vendors. AMBIANCE: It's a nice spot. I saw Black people of all ages having a great time. The bathroom was clean and that matters to me. There was adequate seating and nice staging which matters when looking to rent a space. Each private party had their own DJ and that can be hit or miss. But that is not on the venue. I actually applaud them for giving that option. read more

Visited this place on a Saturday night & it was $30 per person. All seats were reserved. There was a seat at the bar, the bathroom attendant rudely told me he was removing the bar stools. A chic grab the stool and sat down. When asked why they were allowed to sit at the bar, they knew the owner. I'll never visit this establishment again. Asked for a manager, never surfaced. DJ was cool though read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Spacious venue Decent bartenders Various events hosted throughout the week Drink and menu item specials daily Outdoor tent for hookah and cigar smoking Numerous tvs to watch the games Attended a Bella Dona show here on a Saturday night. Bought my ticket on Eventbrite however you could pay at the door for slight higher price. Security tossed my purse like a jail cell being raided. You couldn't go back out after entering even though you've paid and have a wristband which made no sense whatsoever. Food is decent for bar food although they say restaurant it's not restaurant quality in my opinion. I'll attend other events at this location read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This neighborhood spot is worth a try, I've been here twice on GoGo night and both were LIVE. The drinks are perfectly poured and very inexpensive and strong. The menu is simple and seasoned to a fried perfection - to soak up the liquor. You can't go wrong with the catfish, shrimp, wings, or whitening. The service is served up with smiles and sexuality. Plenty of TVs to catch the game, and hookah. There are always birthdays on birthdays but always fun, ratchet, and the looks are always fabulous! Keep your expectations low, and you will be pleasantly surprised. #enjoygoodpeople read more

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With the new owner he is actually doing really well! It's more American but I like it. Hahahaha love the bartenders they are so sweet!!!

Went here last night to wee a band. The A/C wasn't on. It was miserable. The greedy promoters made sure that you could only sit if you PAID for a seat. The bathroom was clean. There aren't enough bartenders so you will stand in line for at least 30 minutes waiting to have your order taken. It's a shame that a staple in the D.C. Black community, go-go music, has to stoop this low to find places where bands and fans are welcome. read more

5 Sisters is changing!! The New 5S Lounge is looking or the new hot spot in PG County. They've renovated the inside, new bar menu & themed nights throughout the week. Definitely looking forward to going back. read more

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Took money from us for an event rental. We decided this was not the place for us due to a lack of communication and its poor reputation. 6 months later still haven't received full refund. I do not recommend working with this establishment. read more

Typical restaurant in Laurel. The service sucks and it's too big for the lack of employees here. This is my first time coming here and I can assure you I will not be back. When my food did come out my onion rings while cooked to perfection ; they had no taste. read more

I really TRY with black owned businesses but LAWD!!! My first time and I'm NOT impressed, you're promoting what's on the flyer below.....$20 admission and when the game starts the game on the MAIN screen was a totally different game!!! So everyone that came to see the Commanders vs. Dallas game now have to look at the game in silence on a projector on the wall and a small tv WOW!!! I don't blame the promoters just the OWNER!! #Smh out walks your money for the night!! Majority of the folks left including US!!! False advertisement at its BEST!!!! read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I had a really great time on Tuesday night. The $3 margaritas were great. I really liked the honey o bay wings. Karaoke was really great.

They need to work on weather they want to stay in business or not I see potential but they don't one day they had a place for patrons to sit and drink and they next visit you had to reserve a table and I mean you couldn't even find a spot at the bar just bad all the way around and we paid $35 to stand all night please work on this why not have some tables available for people who arrive early or just come in to spend money in your establishment read more

This place is thee worst establishment I've ever been to. I can't believe they're still open. They gave me a speech on how expensive goat meat is and they even tried to charge me $15 for extra meat!! When I picked me my food up I just took the "L" NEVER COMJNG HERE AGAIN!! STAY AWAY read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - This is what they called "Egusi" - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Went there to get and order take out. The food was delicious , and the restaurant was so amazing. The best African cuisine I ever tasted! Management was very pleasant and nice. Only other thing, portions are small for the amount charged. read more

I'm shocked this place is open to the public. I went on 2/23 for Happy Hour and to listen to a go go band with a friend. This place is dirty, food is horrible and drinks seemed water down. You had to pay for a table that was about to fall apart. I am definitely contacting the health department and proper authorities to report numerous violations. This place needs to be shut down and completely renovated and start over. It's sad that this business is black-owned by Africans that may not understand American customer service or customs. People want quality venues to enjoy and support and this is far from it. I will never return to this place because I am going to see how to get it shut down. read more

The New 5 sister looks absolutely beautiful! I love the different things they have going on each and every night and the food was actually good with great service! This might be my new spot! read more

I'm willing to support my Ppl but the way I was treated here today is the reason why this establishment is cancelled and finished. The manager swore up and down this is beef read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - Trash Im going to the BBB with this evidence - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Throw the whole restaurant away! Dirty toilet, bad food, horrible drink, terrible service ! What happened to this place that used to be so good ? Visited 5 sisters on 8/8/22 and it's the worst dining experience I've ever had. **The host called Christian seemed super angry! I actually tried to cheer him up by cracking a joke but he got dismissive. **The suya pictured in this review is 17.00. It was stale and crunchy! The plantains drenched in oil. Look at how that is served! **The spicy goat, also 17.00 was just chunks of unseasoned boiled meat. *I ordered pina colada and whatever this man served me, only God knows! I don't think he knows what a pina colada is. **The toilet was dirty with used toilet paper on the floor , dirty toilet pot. Most disappointing restaurant! 0 stars! read more

I paid $16 to only get a corner of peanut butter soup. Family members ordered other food The food was terrible. read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - Nasty! Had better. - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I really wanted to love this place but the service and the food were mediocre. After spending some time at the casino, I was craving some African food. I picked this restaurant cause it wasnt too far and also they had good reviews. This is a big place, I believe it turns into a night club later at night. We walked in and were the only people , she asked us to sit anywhere we wanted. She brought us the menu and just stood there waiting on us to order . It was not only rude but I felt rushed to order . So I ordered the okra with fufu and my friend order the egussi..She comes back to inform me they ran out of okra, the funny thing is she then tells me she is gonna order me some veggies with fufu. I looked at her and I told her, do you mind if I order my own food? Lol..I mean, I understand we are African and she may think she is helping me but it's a big no. I didnt ask for a recommendation. I eat African food ( Cameroonian, Liberian , Nigerian) so I know what each dishes are! She brings back the menu and is upset and looked at me and say "my sister I was trying to help" ummm no u ordering for me isnt helping cause u have no idea what I have a taste for I finally settle just for the jollof rice with fish (tilapia) . The egussi has no flavor and was so much oil My jollof rice was ok, had better before that u could taste the flavor of fresh herbs not just tomato sauce. The fish was ok, as u can see in my pic it was so much oil. The last straw was me ordering just a pineapple juice but the bartender just decided to bring me pineapple and cranberry juice. Let's bring what the customer ask and if there is none let's inform ! Let's just work on the service and the food. As an african that grew up eating jollof rice and egussi, they lack flavor and fresh herbs! read more

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I've been looking at this place and eagered to try. When I walked in the restaurant had a funny smell to it. I looked at the menu and couldn't find a meal to order so I settled with a side of oxtails for 10 dollars. When he rung me up he charged me 12 buck but I didn't say anything. After waiting for 45 mins this is what I was served. These dryed out oxtails , they were so tuff. I'll never go again. read more

This was my second time ordering from them (uber eats) and I was very disappointed to say the least. I ordered plantain, okra soup, and seafood rice. The seafood rice was subpar. The presentation was comical to say the least and the taste was not good. It tasted old. They placed peas and loose shrimp on top of the jollof rice, which made it "seafood rice". You can't screw up seafood jollof rice. The plantain was okay to say the least. The Okra soup was despicable!! It was full of red oil, and had the tiniest of Okra. I couldn't bare the smell or sight to eat it. I am Nigerian and know how to prepare these dishes. I know what these dishes should taste like also. I had a good experience my first time ordering from them; I don't know what happened this time. read more

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This is a restaurant that is very content with being mediocre. They have "order online" when you cannot in fact order online. You will still come in & have to order then wait 30 minutes + for food. Workers don't care & have an attitude--typical terrible Nigerian attitude. (& yes I am Nigerian so I say that confidently) & to top it all off--the food is soooo incredibly MEH. Aside from my own experience--my brother in law visited from out of town & mistakenly ordered from there expecting typical Nigerian beans dish... THEY GAVE HIM CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS!!! A complete joke of a restaurant. & the owners can't even come & tend to their terrible reviews & unsatisfied customers. If you want Nigerian food--go to Kingsway. You will leave here frustrated, unsatisfied, & STILL hungry. read more

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I went to order some goat me and when I went home to open it it was not got me I called them to confirm and they said I could come back for a refund however when I went back for a refund they denied it so I wasted gas and waste of money I will never go there they are very rude Africans in a surf human meat please do not ever go there ever ever ever in your life do not go there they will steal your money read more

This place is TRASH and all who work there are rude, I came real close to fighting the man in charge of the table seating and puching out a security person trying to block our exit. They need to go out of business read more

Nothing to write home about. I'm not an expert on Nigerian food but I've had lots of it too know that was not great food. The meats were very dry. It tasted burnt and the price was definitely not worth the food more especially since there are 2 other betTer African restaurants within 5 mileS radius. Sadly, I will not be going here again. The venue is big n nice tho. Tem minds me of a church read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - Dinning area - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

First timer: Hospitality & music was great hence the 2 stars. My fish & fries took forever to come. It wasn't tasty at all. Waiter forgot water, napkins, utensils, tartar sauce & ketchup. I was so hungry & got tired of waiting for him to go back/forth so I went without water & utensils. I had to go & ask bartender to ask guy to bring my check. Not sure if I'll order again. read more

The suya was the worse thing ever! Tasted like rubber and oil. The plantains was drowning in oil and cabbage was disgusting! I got sick because of how oily the food was! I definitely will not go back! read more

The first time I patronized this location, I told myself 'I will never come here again'. Hmm Second time, I said 'didn't you say you are not going to come here again, what's wrong with you?'...that's me having a conversation with myself on why I keep going back hoping with all the bad reviews and am sure unsatisfied whiny customers in their face; the food, service, quality, quantity, something! might get better. Well, this time I am not going back. P.S. I was going to put one star but I still have hope. read more

I was offended by some of the reviews I read on 5 sisters prior to my first visit. Thought some were pure slander. But after visiting 5 sister twice in one month, I now understand. The place is clean, organized and neat, but the food is horrible. The prices don't reflect 20% of what one gets. As an African male, I can cook far better. Take friends to the place to patronize and support my sisters. But oh boy, what a disaster both occasions. Fried plantain was soft and oily, roasted fish was stale, (watery) and tasteless, soya not well done, and rubbery. Both occasions I didn't spend less than $80. Service is horrible. Bar guy dupitize as waiter putting his best. Worst business practice. If these sis don't change their methods, they will be out sooner. read more

Everything was horrible and I have never experienced bad customer service like this restaurant and ima big foodie. I would give this place no stars.. Im Indian so flavor is big for me and live in philly came here for the weekend to chill with some close friends. One of them who is an african took me here since he talked about there food before. Usually I always check yelp before I go into a restaurant but no I took his word and went here. Walking in I thought to myself this restaurant would be a good strip club lol. It's very spacious has bad lighting TVs by the bar don't make sense why they are where they are with cable box hanging with wires over the bar smh. And the bar is very dirty, the countertop was sticky there menu is sticky and dirty. They had cases of beer in the corner of the restaurant most of them empty and they were throwing cardboard boxes and trash in that corner. So been sitting at the bar for 20 mins already knew wut I wanted but none of them attended to us. I had to wave at couple of the waitress faces as they walked by smh. I got goat with jallof rice and plantain which I had many times different restaurants in philly and ny. I got the food to go. This was the worst african food I ever had rice was bland, I think goat meat I got about 5 or 6 pieces which had barely any seasonings but it was spicy but come on I could have put hot sauce on it and still would have been better. And it was $16!!! y'all serious. It's $14 in philly but it's a whole tray full for 2 grown men to eat. The people that go back to restaurant y'all must not care about how dirty this restaurant is, imagine how dirty there kitchen is though. The customer service was terrible by far. They were so rude if this was back in philly y'all would have heard a ear full from me. And my gf is Nigerian she told me to throw the food in trash. So tomo we are trying other african restaurants ard here before we head back to philly because this one was very disappointing. read more

They need serious help. Food has gone downhill, it used to be amazing. Egusi was bland and the fufu tasted like it was microwaved, I couldn't finish. At one point the catfish nuggets were amazing but recently they were bland also. read more

BIGGEST WASTE OF MY MONEY!! Food was bad and service was poorest I ever had in my entire life. Called to complain about the food and they were rude. AVOID THIS PLACE!! I'd give negative stars if I could read more

This place deserves a chance !! Before I came to the restaurant I read the reviews and they were mostly bad so I was apprehensive. The food itself was delicious we ordered egusi and fufu, banku and fish and snail. Everything was delicious, please give this place a try before judging it! Take the service with a grain of salt and understand we are Africans ! The manager is also very sweet. read more

Probably the worst African food experience my wife and I have ever had. We got served our food and we immediately knew it was bad having had African food before. Things tasted spoiled. Our Fufu was cold. We tried to just ask for a check and leave playing it off like we had to get going cause of our daughter knowing dang well we were throwing the food out when we left. Got bombarded by questions by people running the place when we did. Insisted we still sit, etc. Then they at least insist they pack the food up for us. As the server is doing so he's telling us what's wrong with the dishes as well and how we can improve it when we "take it home" really?! Really?! Then he has the nerve to bring us a check which is 40 dollars for the two dishes. I give him my card and he's away for 10 minutes, comes back and it's 50 dollars because apparently a can of gingerale and a can of juice is 10 bucks. We just plaid to escape the place and tell our story alive. Was my birthday too. Happy birthday to me. Never again. And neither should you. Positive reviews have to be from friends or those who have never had African food. Shouldn't stay open. Hope I'm not food poisoned. read more

Omg the food was so good. Idk why this restaurant is rated 2 stars. Some of the best foods are a hole in tje wall and this is one of them . I had the eru with rice and my friend had the okra and plantain fufu and we shared the suya and plaintains omg bomb!!! Ya need to come and try it out. read more

5 Sisters Restaurant - Suya so good! - African Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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I visited this place because they were advertising the heck out of it on facebook so I thought I would give it a try. It was a Sunday and I went with my mother. I must say that this place had MANY problems with it. 1. (The main reason I visited ) THE FOOD. I ordered cassava leaf stew and my mother ordered egusi stew with Jollof rice. I must say that the chef didn't even try when making this. It was nothing but oil. I even asked, "where was the cassava leaves that was suppose to be in there" I guess they didn't have time for that. Then they decided to pack the stew with super amounts of salt. 2. The customer service. I would suggest to management to go and train your servers and bar attenders on the correct way to wait on your guests. Our server was rude, did not have knowledge of the food and had a super attitude. They then went to proceed to wait on another party that came in AFTER us. The party also got their food before us. lol We waited for almost an hour before we got our food. This was so irritating. The waitress didn't even check on us. I had to go find her. I think she was much more interested in looking cute for the guys that came in then to do her job. This is sad! 3. The restaurant. They have so much space however the place just looks basic. Not much art or anything to look at. They could do so much more for this place. 4. The price. The only thing I'm going to say is that they are SO expensive. If you are planning on visiting, then get ready to spend your phone bill there. All in all, If I were you, I would avoid that place at all costs, but if you plan on venturing there, AVOID the cassava leaf stew and Egusi and plan on ordering takeout so you don't have to take too much time to deal with their rude staff. I was excited to go support an African owned business but after going I thoroughly let down by this place. read more