My fiancé and I went here for my birthday. Upon arrival, every staff member from host to chef wished me a happy birthday. It's the sweetest ambience and kindest service I've ever experienced. But the food was no joke. The cornbread is out of dreams, the shrimp and grits is perfection, and the catfish kills it. Alta maintains its integrity from start to finish and every detail counts highly recommend! We sat at the bar by the kitchen and got to watch our food be prepared, which was also awesome! read more

I'm going to assume the reason for the 3.5 stars is the lack of parking because everything else was wonderful! The ambiance is beautiful and I liked that there was lots of natural lighting. The service was great - even though I was a part of a big party (10) and it was quite busy, we were never forgotten and they always checked on us. As for the food and drinks - I really liked the dirty matcha, you can really taste the espresso and earthiness of the matcha. For food, the chicken and waffles were just perfect! I asked for hot sauce on the side which pairs really well with the buttery sweet sauce Overall would definitely come back to this place even if parking is a hassle. read more

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Why this place has a rating of anything less than 4.5 is astonishing to me. We had a reservation for 5 at 11am and honestly when we walked in, it looked empty but turns out most of sitting is away from the bar area and on the other side of the restaurant. We had a warm welcome and our server answered any and all questions we had. The vibe is quintessential to the food they are serving. The playlist is as authentic as it gets and don't be surprised if you see people jamming out to the music as they enjoy the food. We started off with the fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits as a starter for the table. The fried chicken is juicy, very flavorful, and the crispy exterior without a heavy batter is truly top tier. Everyone at the table agreed on how delicious and outstanding the chicken was. The buttermilk biscuits were just as standout. Tender on the inside but a nice crust on the outside. The butter with the sprinkle of Maldon salt was chef kiss. And don't let me sleep on the red pepper hot sauce served with the fried chicken. It was the perfect amount of heat but packed big on flavor. Insane pairing with the fried chicken. The rest of food didn't disappoint either. Everyone's food was delicious. We tried everything. The oxtail and grits. Oh my jeans. Expand them suckers for these. Those grits were creamy and buttery but with a nice texture of grits. The oxtail was tender, smoky and delicious. The shrimp and grits just as delicious. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. Juicy with a hint of smokiness. The sauce was perfect bed for the grits. Fried catfish was crisp on the outside but moist and tender on the inside. Collard greens were traditionally served with a hint of smoked flavor and vinegar. Yall don't sleep on this place. If I lived here, I'd be a regular for sure. Definitely some of the best food I have enjoyed in a very long time. read more

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We went here after the chef closed it for a few months to revamp the space and boy was I impressed! The new concept was described as African cuisine meets California style and I think it hit the nail on the head. From the sashimi to the little gems salad to the suya chicken, it was the perfect blend of California cuisine with African & global influence. Everything tasted like it was made with love but in the most elevated way. The staff was so friendly and helpful, the cocktails were to die for! We will be back! read more

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Lovely decor, warm yet classy. A very friendly staff. Everyone made us feel welcomed. We sat at the chefs bar so we had the joy of seeing the food being prepared. We started the meal with cocktails, I had a N/A strawberry shub drink that was delicious. Food wise, what an amazing meal. We had the glazed pork chop that was tender and full of flavor. The roasted half chicken was fantastic! Crispy skin, incredible sauce that added so much flavor. The little gems salad was great. My wife usually won't eat an entire salad, she loved everything. In short, excellent service and great, imaginative food. read more

The new menu is very different. The food was pretty good, but I'm super disappointed that there are no soul food dishes on the new menu.

For brunch some girlfriends and I went here and it was fabulous!!!! Customer service was spot on, food was spot on. Ambiance was great! My friends had the shrimp and grits and catfish and grits and they both liked them too. Will definitely be back. read more

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I was super excited about hearing about this place but I always enjoy trying out new black owned restaurants that serve southern cuisine in Los Angeles. As everyone knows already, parking over here can be difficult which is a drag and it can take a minute to find parking without spending the money for valet. After looking at the menu, there seemed to be a decent amount of options and of course I'm aware this is a more upscale restaurant but the prices seemed very pricey for the food and amount provided. The brisket was decent and I tried the corn mill pancakes which I wanted to love but it really didn't do it for me along with the "syrup" they gave which really wasn't syrup. It also looked almost identical to the bbq sauce so that can be an easy mistake lol. I do want to give this another try but I'm not as enthused. read more

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Great soul food spot in West Adams which is one of my favorite areas in LA! Simple and great layout with a smooth vibe. The spot doesn't give soul food but the food matches the spot and makes sense as soon as you taste the food. It's a soul food that feels light and healthy which is rare lol. I had the Blackened Salmon, Fried/Smashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and Candied Yams & Pecans. Everything was good, with a light taste/flavor, not to be confused with lacking taste/flavor but light lol. Staff was amazing as well. read more

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I don't know how this doesn't have 5 ! We sat at the chef's counter and I'm so glad we did! The staff was incredibly warm and generous on our anniversary. They made it very special. I was blown away at how much flavor and intention went into the dishes, it was not overseasoned which I think can sometimes happen with soul food. They utilize smoke in various ways, everything is perfect. I can't say enough good things about them. read more

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Came here 7pm Saturday night it wasn't very busy but would pick up over time. I made a reservation and got sat immediately. There's $10 valet that you can Venmo if you don't want to look for street parking We had a new waitress whenever she was slippin this black male waiter was amazing to back her up Cornbread delicious with and without butter. Maybe even better without honestly. The deviled eggs had too much mustard for me but my date liked it. Food came out extra hot so much so i needed to take the yams out of their container for them to edible comfortably lol. Something as basic as rice & beans was even great too. They even found a way for basic fried potatoes under my black salmon (which was amazing) to stand out. Apetizers not coming out before the entree was a little different and the more packed it got the more it seemed there should've been another waiter for the whole section. The partnership with the "inkind" app gets 20% back instantly. I'll be back asap read more

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I have been wanting to try this restaurant for months and months and months maybe years... So one day when we were planning dinner I just said we're gonna go to Ulta right now. It was a Sunday and we live in walking distance so we walked and they were actually like closing up. It was like six and I'm like what and she's like. Yeah we just do a brunch. She's like I mean we do have a dinner. It's a prefixed menu and we're showing a movie. It's like dinner in a movie and I said well what's the movie she said boomerang I said oh my God yeah that sounds fun. How much is it so we got the price and we decided to go watch the movie and have some food let me tell you we had such a good time we forgot how funny that movie was. We forgot how nice it is to sit and just like be with other people laughing and talking. It was just a wonderful experience and I was so grateful that they were able to accommodate us and one of my needs, I really really wanted the okra stew and she was able to switch one of my mains from the prefix menu! And I hate that I did not get names... There was a little problem with some bills at the end of the day the manager took everything into her hands and made everything more than right. I cannot wait to go back and if you have not been, you must go every single thing that we ate was delicious. Every drink we had was scrumptious 5 1/2 stars. I would give it if I could. read more

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I was excited to dine at a black owned eatery and I was very impressed. The food was good and served at a good temperature. Everyone loved their meal. Drinks seemed a bit pricey. The service was equally as good and they were very accommodating to our table of 6. All of the staff were very friendly. Very nice ambiance with indoor and outdoor patio seating. We chose to sit inside and the only issue was the music. The noise level was unbearable. The music is so loud that you can't hear the people at your own table. Had the volume of the music not been an issue, this would have been an exceptional experience. I will try again another time. read more

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Went back for Brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Made a reservation, just in case but it wasn't very packed; although, their outdoor patio area was not available. (I'm not talking about the one on the side street.) I had eggs, chicken sausage and cornmeal pancakes. Everything was delicious and it was enough for me to take home seconds. My friend enjoyed her catfish and grits. We both had matchas...one hot and one cold. The hot comes in a small teacup; the amount seemed small. All in all we enjoyed it. Street parking was not as plentiful but I was able to find something across the street. read more

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Dined here on a Saturday for brunch with a party of 9. The staff were amazing. There are multiple seating options such as indoor/outdoor or the long table in the tasting room next door. Our party consisted of vegan, vegetarian, and meat eaters. Everyone was pleased with their options. We ordered: salad, black eye pea fritters, cornbread and deviled eggs to start. Entree's ordered: Catfish and grits, Shrimp & grits, Brisket, Oxalis & grits, Chicken & Waffles, Mac and Cheese, Collards, and that's all I can remember. Plenty of food options to try different items. The food was a 4.5/5 I would return when I visit LA. Also, don't sleep on the coconut cake. It was homemade and moist. The team went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed. The service was very professional and accommodating for our large group and our server offered great suggestions for meal options. read more

Alta Adams - Oxtails - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first visit to this beautiful restaurant. It appears to be in a building that has architectural details from the past. There is a front dining room and bar, a second dining room, a chef's counter facing the open kitchen, and a shaded outdoor patio. There's a wine bar next door that is connected, and I saw people ordering food there. I ordered dishes that I had read about and/or was interested in trying. The deviled eggs were tasty and pretty traditional, with a kick of mustard. The oxtails and grits were fabulous, fall-off-the-bone tender. I slurped off every piece of meat from those bones. And the grits were ever so creamy. I also ordered 3 pieces of their famous fried chicken. The order came with a drumstick, wing and thigh. The fry was dark not from overcooking but from the rub/seasoning/batter, which had a bit of a kick (cayenne?). The batter was light and crispy. The accompanying fresno hot sauce was fine, fortunately for me not too spicy, a bit too vinegary for me. I prefer sweet. The honey-caramelized carrots with peanuts and mint were multi-coloured and fine; I thought the honey would be more pronounced (ie, sweet). Service was excellent at first. But within an hour the restaurant filled-up fast. There was only one server, plus a host who was serving as well as seating, and 2 bartenders. I would have ordered dessert ( I had the coconut cake in mind), but because they were so stretched, I passed. I'd love to try Alta for their well-regarded brunch. read more

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I came here for brunch to celebrate galentines with my gf's and I really enjoyed myself and ambiance!! The food was pretty good and fair prices! The drink I ordered was the Lemoncello drink that is similar to a lemon drop. I also tried some wine that was very good called Mary Grenache. I ordered the shrimp and grits for my entree and it was very good the grits were a lil cold but it was no problem they fixed it super fast! Also, a con was that they do not take the shell off of the shrimp so be prepared to take off. No big deal but just FYI. However, good service!! Which let me begin to talk about the exceptional service! They are super friendly and don't rush you out at all! We were there for a very long time and they did not bother us when shift and menu changed to dinner. Plus, the owner is very humble, hardworking , good personality, and welcoming! This place is definitely a vibe! I'm so happy that I got a chance to try here during black history month! Also, right next door is the wine bar that is quite phenomenal with happy hour. The wine selection is amazing, which is mostly women black owned. It's also very cute inside with AMAZING R&B songs that are played!!! Very modern and good for any type of celebrations! They also have events here that I will come to attend! Valet parking is $10.00 and they also have street parking! I will definitely come back here! For dinner and to go next door to the wine bar!! I highly recommend! read more

Alta Adams - Wine menu - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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*** A solid spot for hearty food & drinks. *** Alta does a fine job of making everything imo. It's my favorite spot to stop in the Adams area. *** Plenty of street prkg, or valet for $10. *** read more

Alta Adams - Collard greens, Black-eyed pea fritters, Smoked brisket, Mac&cheese ... 5-stars - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for lunch with a group of 7! You can make reservations ahead of time but please note a reservation of 10 or more requires a deposit. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. They were helpful with dish recommendations and frequently checked in on us. We all shared the cornbread and it was amazing! I love the butter that it comes with. I would say it's shareable between 4-5 people. I was really torn between the brisket and the chicken and waffles but ultimately went with chicken and waffles and it did not disappoint. I LOVED that the waffles were light and fluffy on the inside so it didn't feel too heavy. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. I really enjoyed their house made hot sauce as well. My friend got the brisket and I tried a piece of it and it was bomb! Great food all around and a place worth checking out especially to support a Black-owned business! read more

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Came here for brunch with a friend. It was pretty crowded as expected for weekend brunch. Service was good and our food came out very quick. read more

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The food here is always solid -- good quality ingredients, well-prepared, always tastes great. The vibe is good too, and the hostess was sweet and the bartender friendly. Unfortunately, the table service just doesn't measure up. Our waitress refused to write anything down, which meant a side dish was forgotten until we asked, and my $30 biscuits & gravy plate showed up missing the eggs. She asked twice what we wanted to drink, then circled back again with "what did you say?" On top of that, we had to chase down the check, chase down carry-out boxes, and basically ask for everything. For the price point -- and with an added 4% service charge -- you'd expect attentive, polished service. Instead, it feels careless, which really drags down an otherwise great spot. read more

Alta Adams - Brunch Menu - Biscuits and gravy (missing the eggs) - mac & cheese, greens, fried chicken & cornbread - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I walked in on a weeknight and it was busy, but not so busy I wasn't able to get seated at the bar right away. I have to say I really loved my experience. The place had a chill vibe and there was a great sense of hospitality. I ordered a drink to start. Their version of a dirty martini. Delicious. As for the food, I was trying to order on the smaller side and try a few things. But I kind of stuck to the Soulfood Classics. I ordered three-piece fried chicken, some collard greens, and the cornbread. I'm not sure if it was because I was really hungry that night, but everything tasted exceptional. The food was well seasoned without being too salty. The fried chicken had a nice crunch and the cornbread and that butter was wonderful. Even for a weeknight, I would say the parking is pretty hard to come by in that area. I was able to find a spot about three blocks away though. read more

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The Juneteenth pre fixed menu was amazing and if you have the opportunity to sit at the chefs counter do it. It's cozy vibes and you get to watch everything in action. Chef Lamar's deviled egg warrants a trip to Chicago. I'd definitely go back for more collabs. read more

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I am so proud that we have this lovely restaurant in our neighborhood! We will be coming back again for the excellent service and the wonderful food. The drinks were incredible and the salmon was delectable!!! I would've licked the plate. Can't wait to come back to try more! Also, grab the deviled eggs! They were scrumptious! read more

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Went there on a Sunday 2025 pre-Christmas luncheon with my 2 adult kids. Basically nothing to brag about just basic OVER PRICED soul food. There was no Holiday decor, at all one would think because of the holidays it would be glimmering with Holiday decor, but sadly none at all. We ordered; -Oxtail & Grits -Chicken & Waffles -Smothered bone-in Pork Chops -Mack & Cheese -Black eye Pea Fritters -3 Cocktails -1 Saratoga Sparkling h20 TOTAL= $ 283.92 I DO NOT mind paying for quality tasty food, but this was just simply standard food. Will not be going back for sure. read more

Food: the food at Alta is always going to be good from the cornbread appetizer to the dessert to the drinks! I was so happy I finally got to try the oxtails which they usually sell out of and I understand why they were so tender, it fell off the bone. Service: the people sitting at our reserved table were having a great time and wouldn't get up. The staff was so apologetic and took care of us. They even gave us some free champagne, which was so sweet. Our server was so nice and explained all the popular items. He knew his ish. Ambiance: Ulta is always a vibe. From the music to the people to the art it's a great place to take people from out of town. Parking: parking in this neighborhood is tough, but they have valet so you'll be OK. read more

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The drinks were really fantastic. Whoever designed the drink menu has an advanced palate. The different components and flavors worked really well. The food was good, I would definitely eat if offered to me but would sadly not come seek it out for the pricing. I really wanted to love the food, but only really loved the oxtail out of three dishes. The catfish crust was overly salted, and the fried chicken was good but nothing that I'll remember. Once again, prices are a bit steep for what's offered. The ambience is nice, I didn't get to experience the outdoor seating but it looked really cute. Staff were all so sweet and had great presence, they were a bit understaffed so could not be as attentive when we needed them. They were constantly running around though, and def did their best read more

Alta Adams - Mr. street, dirty matcha - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came here today to grab brunch and the food and service were outstanding. Our server was very helpful, funny and just a ray of sunshine shine. They were very quick, took care of details and kept us informed every step of the way and glasses full. Between my friend and I we had two cocktails- here the mermaid and me the apothecary - mine was very ginger forward, but refreshing. I had the cornmeal pancakes with chicken and she had the oxtails with grits, collards and cornbread and we had deviled eggs to share. But as usual we tried each other's food. In order of absolute delight I would say the oxtails and grits took the award. So tender, so flavorful as a person who is team "sweet grits" these I could get behind! They were cooked perfectly and creamy. The chicken was cooked to perfection and seasoned very well. So they get my 2nd place. The pancakes were good- the syrup they came with was amazing! The cornbread fell apart as I cut it, it was good, but I like mine a little more dense less fluff. The deviled eggs and collards were good. The only reason this isn't full stars (I hate to even write this! But I hope management can take note)- we sat on the cute outdoor back patio, the vibes were perfect - but if you are a magnet for bug bites like I am you will get but. No sooner than is at down I started feeling the bites. I am guessing they are "noseeums" because I didn't see any but could feel them and definitely left with 4-5 bites all over my ankles and calves. It was sad because we wanted to stay and enjoy the food but I couldn't, I was itching and didn't want more bites. I asked if they had any spray, they didn't. I realize you can't control the outdoors so I don't what this to be on them- but maybe plant some replant plants or some natural repellants in the plant area may help. I say all this to say, don't avoid this place, the food is on point, but bring some spray or sit inside. read more

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Ah. Not great but not terrible. I've heard mixed reviews over the years and now that I've visited, I have mixed feelings. This review is for dinner. I hear brunch is good. I would like to return and try brunch and the signature cocktails, they all sounded good. Service was great, appreciate our server's humor and recommendations. Cute decor, nice space. Outside terrace is cute, few tables are wobbly. Never understood why restaurants don't put levelers under the table legs. THE FOOD: overall, good attempts, but missed the mark. Lovely presentation. Overpriced for taste and portion size. Unfortunately, nothing was so good it makes want to run back. Blackened Salmon - the best thing we tried, delicious and creative. Although the medium-rare was very much medium, still was good. The salmon piece was on the small side. The potatoes were perfect and the little curry sauce drizzle and the bottom was everything. Oxtails - So good. I don't care for oxtails at all, but these were definitely a highlight, cooked and seasoned well without being salty and sloppy. Would like of there was something creative done to the brown rice it odd served with, or at least more gravy to enjoy the plain rice. Collard Greens - no. Absolutely not. Missing all the things. Rather have had them sautéed with garlic. Cornbread loaf - was just a cornbread loaf. Wish it came warmer, the butter was nice. Black eyed peas Fritters - good with the serving sauce. The sauce was really good. Fritters were creative and a good shareable appetizer. Fried Chicken - did not live up to its hype. It's just basic fried chicken and expensive baby size pieces and No breast meat option. Cooked well, sure. Nice crisp, sure. But lacked seasoning to make it stand. It's just looked sad. The hot sauce was really good...and needed on the chicken. Chocolate Banana Bread - oh man, so much promise, but super dry. read more

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Had the Chocolate rye tea cake. The best chocolate cake I've ever had. The mixture of the chocolate powder with the bitter chocolate chips borders on all the best features of a brownie without the added sugar or the nuts and calories. Make sure to include the scrumptious crust in each bite. As it is a true bakers testThe sausage, Gouda and Calabrian scone. It was expertly blended allowing each ingredient to reach to tip of each scone including the butter and the heat and meat flavor were the perfect combo and experience. Thank you . read more

Food was really good. Mirmosa flight was great. Deviled eggs was ehhhh. Braised dishes were good.

Alta was a great time! It felt really good to spend the last day of black history month in a black owned restaurant. The service was also great and we enjoyed the music but it wasn't overpowering. For some reason they kept trying to snatch my plate away before I was finished lol. We started with the cornbread and my friend loved it but for me it was just okay, I felt like it was too dry/crumbly. We also both had that pink drink and that was really good. Our 2nd drinks, the pinot noir & limoncello were both good too. For entrees, my friend had the shrimp and grits with chicken sausage & he ate it all & said it was a 10/10. I had the salmon & the salmon & potatoes were great but the sauce wasn't my favorite, personally it was too sweet. Both of us LOVED the banana pudding crème brûlée, that's a must have! read more

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Wow just WOW!!!! Everything I've tasted is well seasoned and prepared! The ambiance, the staff... top notch h read more

Alta Adams - Red Beans, chicken, fried catfish, Mac & Cheese all flavorful and prepared to perfection!!! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

one of the best restaurants i have been to in my entire life, easily. the chef here, keith, is brilliant. across the menu, every item i have ordered exceeded my expectations, and it has consistently done that over the past several years i have come here. lastly, the people here are great, great ambiance, great bar area too, great drinks. if you want phenomenal cooking, in a warm setting, this is your spot. read more

WHEW the food is good. I ordered the classic chicken n waffles and it was probably the best Ive tasted in a while. The waffles have the perfect fluff and tenderness to them and holds in the syrup really well. The chicken was crispy and not too oily which was perfect in my opinion. Service was great! One of the waitresses kinda took long to bring me a hot sauce but nevertheless it was brought out. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. There's also a wine shop connected to it! Ambiance was great! Maybe a little noisy but nothing crazy. Cozy lil spot. read more

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Good service and excellent food. I will definitely be back! The salmon was delicious cooked in a coconut curry. Oh did I mention the cornbread? read more

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THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN What a lively, diverse dining experience! The food was perfect in flavor, temperature, and serving size. I was impressed by the staff, the friendly chef, open kitchen, and their ability to multi task, in such a fast pace environment, but the vibes were ever so chill. We were definitely in good company! Thank you Alta! We appreciate your presence, in the community. read more

Went on a Tuesday night right as they opened. Our waiter, Jeremy, was beyond friendly and helpful. He chose our meal for us and exceeded all of our expectations. Aside from the food, the restaurant was nice and open, no seats were too cramped and decor was nicely chosen on top of great selection of music. Nothing was too underwhelming and each dish had flavor that complimented it. Fried chicken was crunchy yet still juicy. The brisket was tender and had a sweet sauce to it. The salmon wasn't fishy but had good flavor to enhance the natural taste. Shrimp and grits were perfectly executed. We also had black eyed pea fritters and the sauce had a nice kick to it. And the corn bread tho it crumbled, had a nice taste and the honey butter made it even better. As for dessert, the 7 up cake was dense and rich of flavor that wasn't too overwhelming but made you want more. And the seasonal hand pie, mixed berry, was a perfect jelly like filling that paired perfectly with their ice cream. One of the best ice creams I've had at a restaurant, definitely wanted more. Overall we had a wonderful experience, it's a hidden gem but worth every penny. read more

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We didn't have a reservation but we only wired about 10 minutes or so. We visited on a Sunday around 1:30pm and a few diners were there but it wasn't packed. Parking is limited but we found a spot on the cul de sac street right next to the restaurant. Our waiter was friendly and recommended a few dishes. We got the oxtail and grits, Mac n cheese, black eyed pea fritters, and the pancakes. Our drinks and food were all delicious. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and clean as well. We can't wait to come back and try the dinner menu! read more

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I have been going here for years, a friend used to live above the restaurant. I usually come for dinner but also come for brunch. I think it's so important to have a nice local spot where frankly Black people are welcome and can enjoy food unique to their community and chef Keith delivers as well as buddy who bartends and does the natural juices for cocktails. Additionally Alta pantry next door sells Black owned liquor and sauces created by Alta so this places needs to be around for awhile. I have never had a bad meal here and my out of town guests love it and remember the vibe and experience. See yall soon! read more