Sugarjam was such a fun brunch experience. The Southern comfort food was absolutely delicious, the…read moredrinks were great, and the whole place had such an upbeat, party-like atmosphere. The live DJ was INCREDIBLE and really brought the energy. Service was great as well. One thing to know before you go: it gets LOUD, especially on the weekends. We had a hard time hearing each other talk at times, so if you have sensitive ears or prefer a quieter, more relaxed brunch, I'd probably recommend going somewhere a little more low-key. That said, the lively atmosphere is definitely part of the experience, and we personally loved the vibe. Great food, good drinks, amazing music, and lots of energy. If you're looking for a brunch where you can eat, drink, listen to great music, and have a good time, Sugarjam is definitely worth checking out.

My visit to Sugar Jam The Southern Kitchen started less than welcoming. During my recent travel to…read morePHX, I decided to make a brunch reservation. It is important to know that making a reservation requires a $20 deposit for a 90 minute seating. Upon my arrival, the hostess informed that I would be seated closer to or a little after my reservation time. I am new to the desert heat, and the restaurant's AC unit wasn't working properly which made the environment a little uncomfortable. There were fans strategically placed throughout the dining space. We were seated 20 minutes after our reservation time and offered a free round of drinks. There restaurant was out of some food options. The menu is extensive and does have a few vegan options which is appreciated. Our waitress was super friendly, and the DJ's playlist was on point - the restaurant's noise volume is loud. But the food is decent; I enjoyed my sweet potato hash and French toast, and the cinnamon butter and grits were a 10/10. I would recommend the restaurant and visit again, if I ever find myself in PHX.

Holy Toledo! There aren't many places that serve great fried seafood and chicken, but Nad's…read moreabsolutely delivers. If you're looking for perfectly fried comfort food, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I ordered the Chicken & Fried Shrimp Basket with the standard fries. I could have chosen coleslaw instead, and in hindsight I probably should have since I'm not much of a fry person. But the real star here is the fried food. Both the chicken and shrimp were cooked perfectly--crispy, golden, and packed with crunch in every bite without being greasy. I'm also a huge sauce fan, so I had to sample a few. I tried the ranch, garlic Parmesan, and Nad's Sauce. The clear winner for me was the garlic Parmesan. It was absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with both the chicken and the shrimp. The service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was incredibly friendly, took the time to walk us through the menu, and checked on us several times throughout our meal. Since you order at the counter and then find a seat, that extra attention really stood out and made us feel welcome. Great food, great service, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to!

I was so excited to try out this place after my brother had told me how much he loved it. We came…read morein during lunch , my partner got a lunch special where there was wings and shrimp and I got a two fish and shrimp combo. The lady that helped me out let me know that since I was torn between the Swai and catfish I could do one of each. She was so helpful and sweet, loved her energy! Both of my fish were cooked perfectly and I like the nice crunch to them when I first bit in, both fish were extremely juicy. I do wish that she told me the catfish was going to have a stronger fish taste to it though , I guess they told my brother that when he came in last. I typically don't mind the fishier catfish taste, as I grew up eating catfish, but I will say theirs is a bit stronger than I typically like. Swai was bomb though. I do enjoy the fact that they season the fish after it being fried as well, I think that's a great touch. The shrimp that came with my combo was well battered and seasoned but I personally expected a larger size shrimp, and they were smaller. No worries though. Oh we also really enjoyed the shape of their fries that came with the lunch basket it was interesting. My spouse said he enjoyed the Wings which were pretty generous in size, but he wished he would have gotten them dried instead of wet. He thought the sauce was a bit much. Whatever that means lol All in all great fish and chips, killer music and nice atmosphere.

Location: Near downtown Mesa Parking: Street parking with a…read moreshort walk to the front door Size of Party: Looked to be about 20 tables that could seat 4 per table - they would combine tables if your party is larger Service: Solid throughout visit - greeted and sat quickly, thorough explanation of menu, attentive to refill needs, and food takes 15-20 minutes because they cook the chicken after you order it Menu: Concise and focused on what they do best - chicken - couple of appetizer options and standard side options with fried chicken Taste: Overall good flavor with all dishes I tried - fried pickles, chicken sandwich, and fries Recommend: Good pick for when you are in the mood for fried chicken and an easy going ambiance

If you've never tried Gus's fried chicken and you better get over there quick. It has its own…read moreprocess for making the crispiest juiciest chicken around. Be careful if you're sensitive to heat because it does have a little spice kick to it. It's expertly cooked and we all liked it. I had a side of the fried okra which was second to none and some turnip greens that I relished. Gus's has a pleasant atmosphere and is nestled in an old warehouse I believe. The weight staff is attentive and it comes by very often to make sure you have everything you need. The place was clean and hospitable we will be returning.

Holy deliciousness! I love, love, love the shrimp and grits with tasdo ham relish here! Soooo good!…read moreHubby ordered the grilled salmon with a Caesar salad, and that was also fantastic-- perfectly cooked (medium). We had already started with a Cider Corps cider and an amaretto sour. This is my favorite of all the Common Ground Culinary restaurant group (The Collins, The Neighborly, etc). The decor is casual with a touch of rustic--right up my aesthetic alley. The bartender was our server, and she was a delight. We sat at a highschool near the bar with a perfect view of the World Cup game between Switzerland and Argentina. It made for a great evening. Thankfully I have some shrimp and grits left over for lunch tomorrow, and that's a good thing!

Very nice. Just watch the prices I think I was told they…read morehave a good happy hour I'll try again

Wonderful location and service Zach! Great menu! The cauliflower wings with jerk dry rub were good,…read morecould use a bit more seasoning! The potato skins were a bit skinny and greasy. The staff were great! They were willing to modify things which is always a nice treat - I ordered the queso with pita instead of chips and added a side of raw steak - the steak was delish! The back area was great for groups!

Love love love this place! Seriously check out the plating. Chicken quesadilla is phenomenal. The…read morefish and chips was amazing. The breading was light and perfect. I can not. Late on a Friday night and the intention to detail was freaking amazing. Do it!

Last month to the day I came here for my birthday dinner and it was perfection! Our original…read morereservation somewhere else had a mix-up, and when I called Baby Kay's for availability, they were sweet and accommodating. When we arrived, we immediately got sat and were delighted with the presence of Little Daddy on the piano. He was a hoot & a half and so very talented! Between him, the staff, & my friends, of course, I felt so special! And the food, as always, was phenomenal! I've always loved Baby Kay's, but they went above and beyond saving my birthday dinner. Couldn't recommend them more! Great eats, great staff, great vibes!

I'm happy to say that after an "iffy" experience at Baby Kay's last time (service only--food was…read moregreat), my love of Baby Kay's has returned. We had a reservation for seven and they had a table waiting for us. It was a very, very busy evening, better server was right there taking our order and giving us updates. I absolutely love Cajun food, and I have really enjoyed everything I've ever eaten here. We got kind of a variety of items from the menu, starting with the amazing hush puppies. I just love the horseradish sauce that it served with! The evening went smoothly with good food and good service. They also have always had live blues music when we've gone, which I really like. There are other seafood places that call themselves cajun, but Baby Kay's is not a seafood restaurant that's Cajun, it's more of a Cajun restaurant that has seafood. If you come here on a Friday or saturday, I really advise a reservation, which can be made by calling the restaurant.

Great vegan soul food option if you're looking for comfort food without all of the animal products…read moreor unhealthy ingredients. It's guilt free eating, for sure. The person managing the front end was very friendly. The on screen menu was clear with color photos and easy to read. Technology was at the forefront with a large screen kiosk and easy payment processing. After choosing our own seating, the food arrived hot and the presentation was great. Every texture and spice was noted. Highly recommend the XXL Combo which gives an official tour of the tastes and offerings. The dining area was clean and simple. There were some minor cosmetic items that needed attention. But nothing took away from the overall dining experience. Great place to eat in or order out.

We used to make special trips from another city just to eat at Nana's because it was that good…read more Sadly, after Nana passed away, things started to change. The Nana's Soul plate used to come with more than two ribs, then it was reduced to two, and now it's down to just one unless you pay extra for another. The plate also used to include all three sides--mac and cheese, collard greens, and beans--along with cornbread. Now you're limited to choosing only two sides, and the cornbread is gone. It's disappointing to see how much the restaurant has declined since the beloved Nana passed away. I hate to say it, but I won't be returning.

We got the snow crab. The service pretty decent our waitress…read morewas very friendly. The place fell very nice and clean.

Came here for dinner, did try the one in Chandler but didn't feel like driving that far south…read more Clean and friendly staff, came around 5pm and it was not too busy. Ordered the 1/2 snow and 1/2 shrimp combo and 1 lbs of crawfish. Ordered the Cajun edamame, dozen raw oysfer, shrimp taco, and fish and chips. Edamame was pretty good drenchdd in Cajun seasoning. I don't know if it was worth almost $9. Oysters were pretty good. Pretty good price for the size. My bag of seafood came and I was reminded why I don't like crawfish as much now. Lots of work for tiny piece of meat. Crab legs were pretty good, and shrimp was OK. I got spicy level but seemed little weak for being spicy level. Fish taco was not too nad, three tacos and no side dishes or nothing. Just 3 tacos. Didn't try the fish and chips but I was told they were pretty good. Over all food was pretty good but now I remember why I don't come here often. Bit pricey after all said and done for what you get.