Found Carlotta's online yesterday looking for Fried Fish locally. This establishment is…read moreapproximately 12 minutes from house. It's a local dive bar. It's tucked away in a residential neighborhood. When I walked in it felt comfortable. The vibe was your family friendly neighborhood locals. I sat at the bar to place my order. I like the friendly relaxed vibe, pool tables a live Dj on a Tuesday evening was a nice touch. I ORDERD THE FRIES WHITING PLATTER My sides were Mac n cheese and string beans. I also order 2 single whole Fried wings and a side of sweet potatoes. The fish was crispy not salty nice portion. The flavor was good not salty or greasy or over cooked very pleasant to the taste buds! I like it very much The yams had a lot of nutmeg, it overpowered the actual sweet potatoe taste if you like that.. The string beans, Mac and wings were good I paid $42.00 for the platter 2 wings a side of sweets and 2 drinks. My money went a long way here. I really enjoyed the food. This is a must try !!! You won't be disappointed. You might actually find your self back a second time because it's just that kind of vibe!!!

Came here on a damn Wednesday and the DJ was SPINNING some good old skool music! What a vibe. It…read morewas an older grown and sexy vibe. I LOVED my bartender/server. I told her early in the night that I was driving so I wanted one drink only. And as the night went on, people kept asking to buy me drinks and she said nope, she's driving, no drinks for her! I love a girls girl!! Now on to this good ol southern cooking. LAWD HAVE MERCY! I felt like I was in my nana Alabama kitchen all over again. That whiting was finger-licking good. It was fried just right and the flavor was perfect. Them collards?! I couldn't even wait to get home to eat them with my bra off. They were DELICIOUS. That baked Mac n cheese was old skool with no extra bs in it. The pull was perfect and the consistency was on point. I will DEFINITELY be back... more times than I'd like to admit lmfao. Thank you Carletta's!!!

Been going here for years.... I know this place has a history of being a little suspect but the…read morewings are the best especially for parties.

The wings are good.Good for Chinese food style wings. The service wasn't great but wasn't expecting…read moreit to be.It looks inside like a typical Chinese food restaurant in the area. Nothing to write home about. The wings were good but I wouldn't rush to get them but if it was convenient to get them I would get them again. When I went they didn't take cards only cash but they have a machine inside but I would just take cash with me to be safe.

We got 20 chicken wings (takeout): half were 24 karat gold & half were garlic parmesan…read more The wings were so-so. The sauce tasted fine, but the wings themselves were overcooked. Another problem: The wings were supposed to come with celery sticks & dressing, but we didn't get any with our wings. We didn't notice until we opened it up at home. Very disappointing.

Nice guy the night I went. I suggested that all the crossing out of prices in favor of marking up…read morein handwriting was bad on many levels. He showed me their grocery receipt where they get charged more post covid. I told him I get that plus location but it would've been better to keep pro menu sign as is an up Id give smaller portions (or pay for new pro sign), but handwritten upcharges just looks tacky and mean spirited. He said people complain if small portions. I said let them because they could order double if they think it small. He took it well which is more than I can say for many places with nasty attitide employees. Juice was quite sugary with a sour after taste and cup and lids are not conducive to bike riding. Food was tasty enough and this guy was nice.

Amaze balls such wild amazing flavors 4 stars well worth the drive…read more Collar green rolls .... To die for

Disappointed. The only really good item I had this time was the soul roll (mac n' cheese, bbq…read moresauce, collard greens in an egg roll). The sweet potato donuts were dark as opposed to the orange color when I last ordered them. They weren't totally burnt, so they were still edible and the same flavor, but they weren't as great as I remembered. The fried chicken fried rice was heavily seasoned with ginger, and ginger is potent. It overpowered the rice that already had a dry consistency. The chicken chunks were dry too. My first trip here, I recalled they were juicy and flavorful. This time some pieces were so dry that I could have choked. I hate wastefulness and wanted to eat more, but wound up tossing about a fourth of my container. My husband's wings had some kind of glaze but the wings themselves lacked seasoning. This all was about $30, so it wasn't a cheap eat at all to be tasting the way it did. My husband picked up the order and said the staff were cussing loudly, complaining about their pay while another staff member was on her phone. He was shocked by the lack of professionalism. He also said there was no soap in the bathroom for customers. This really surprised me because I thought the staff there was great when I last went and the facilities were prepped and clean. This feedback is not to be hurtful to the business, especially not a unique Black business like this that I want to see thrive. I am hopeful this is constructive for their team in order to improve service.

Had lunch with a friend here today! I used to come here quite often in the year after they opened,…read morebut had stopped since I had heard the quality had dipped. Today was an excuse to check in on my old haunt and see how things were going. Ordering was fast, and the food came out quickly to our table. I ordered the garlic soy sandwich, and my friend got the tacos. Honestly the chicken quality is great here-- crunchy, moist, not too saucy, and not overpoweringly flavorful as some other places are. I cleaned that plate and ended very satisfied. There are quite a few tables around for small and large groups. Things were pretty quite here during lunch time, so it's not too busy of a place that you won't be stuck waiting or crammed in. It's definitely busier at dinner time though!

I have not been to the restaurant itself, but I have ordered CM Chicken from DoorDash multiple…read moretimes. So far, everything has always been good: the delivery is on time, the food is hot, and the order is accurate. I like the tikku garlic soy and original garlic spicy chicken. The seasonings are so flavorful, and the chicken is so crispy and juicy. The original garlic spicy is pretty spicy, so be careful if you have low spice tolerance. If you really like onions (I do not), go for the snow onion or green onion chicken. If you like gizzards or are adventurous, the fried gizzards are so flavorful and good. Add some pickled radish to cleanse your palette and balance the flavors - it really helps on cutting the heat if you are eating something spicy. Korean fried chicken is a bit of a splurge, but it is so good and so worth it. The chicken has plenty of meat, and you get a decent amount of food. Once you have Korean fried chicken, you may not want to go back to American fried chicken because the crispiness and flavor cannot be beaten.

Great food. Their wings are the best along with their fried rice. The City's best kept secret.read more

Nice spot. Wings taste good. They definitely give you a different version of a chicken wing. Rice…read morewas kind of plain. I would just get the wings and you can get rice from another spot. Don't forget the hot chili oil on the side.

Soon as I pulled up I knew this place would serve it up! Worth the three hour drive. Prepare to…read moreorder through a small window bring cash and an appetite. Everything they make is chefs kiss! Their fish is fried to perfection and don't get me started on that Mac and cheese man was it good! No inside dining just take out so be ready to order and go.

So let me start with the highlight: the fried fish with macaroni and cheese and yams was…read more*delicious.* Like, seriously flavorful, well-seasoned, and made with love. The mac was creamy and cheesy, the yams were sweet and tender, and that fried fish? Perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside--exactly what I was craving. That said, the overall experience had some bumps. The wait time was pretty long, even though it wasn't super packed, and the staff didn't feel very friendly or welcoming. Not rude, just kind of... there. Service was okay, but definitely could've been warmer or more attentive. The location is pick up only, it's a nice space outside to wait but just prepare to wait and for the weather. Still, the food was strong enough to make me want to come back. If you're going for the flavors and comfort food, you won't be disappointed. Just don't expect top-tier service. I'd give it another shot--maybe on a less busy day!

I would have recommended this business a while ago but after multiple failed attempts to improve I…read moreneed to vent. The last few times i have gotten food it was subpar at best but this time my wife ordered me the catfish, which tastes like swai but ok, cabbage and tuna mac. I hate the fact that you charge $2 extra to not put a cold side in a hot platter. Any decent restaurant would know this is a big no no. Not only did they charge me but they must've forgot I paid the ridiculous fee to not have it in there, but they did anyway and to add insult all they did was just scoop it right out of there. No bother in just making the tray over because who wants mayo juice all over their fish and soggy cabbage. Guess who got that... Me!! Please i highly advise spending your $35-$40 on a business that cares about quality, presentation and satisfaction. It's too many of these types of restaurants that take pleasure in doing better and this business is just not it. Don't do it to your wallet. Grand Kitchen up the street is way better!

This food really made me smile. I'm always skeptical about soul food spots because the mac fails to…read morebe cheesy and the veggies lack flavor but this place did not disappoint. I had the shrimp and my husband had the fish and I must say I properly enjoyed my food. The only change I would've asked for was to cook the cabbage a little shorter because I prefer mines to be a bit more crunchy but even without that I properly enjoyed them. It also heats up well which is important for me because I can never eat all of my food. I would definitely recommend eating here if you enjoy properly seasoned food.

I came home late from work Friday July 26, 2019, hoping to make it to Little Caesar's Pizza before…read morethey closed. My son and I got there around 11:20pm and they were packed up and closed for the night (even though the hours say they close at MIDNIGHT). We were hungry so went across the street to Lucky Star Food Market. This used to be a 7-Eleven many many years ago. I always see this market when I'm waiting for the 36 Trolley and never went inside until now. It's a nice little market with about anything you could think of inside. They also sell cooked food. My son and I decided to give the food a try. I ordered: Cheeseburger Platter with French Fries -- $5.50 Chicken Nugget Platter with French Fries -- $5.50 3 Chicken Wings -- $3.75 My order came to $14.75 and I also purchased two TastyKake products at $1.00 each and a bag of potato chips at $1.89 The cheeseburger platter was delicious even though the burger was larger than the bun it was on. They didn't use a frozen burger. The French Fries were not fried too hard. My son loved his chicken nugget platter, except they forgot his honey mustard on the side. The chicken wings were another story. They were rubbery and hard to pull apart to eat. They didn't look right. I'll stick to getting my chicken wings from Asian Cuisine near my mother's house. My son and I agreed that we would return if we every got hungry super late at night. This place is apparently open 24 hours. It's in the hood, so be careful.

7/4/17 was my first time here at this store, I came here with my friend before getting on the SEPTA…read moretrolley to go to the Wawa Welcome America event. They got a lot of things here. The people working in here are nice and helpful. It's not a long walk from where my friend lives.

Great spot in west Philly We just had a wonderful date…read morenight Got the blackened catfish with mashed potatoes and collards greens. My wife got the watermelon salad, seafood Mac and cheese and corn bread - all spot on. The greens were the best I've had in years!!! Excellent Gavin was a great server. Live music was spot on. Great vibe,food and we will be back

This is my second visit, first review of Bookers. I have to be transparent that I know the amazing…read moreowners so when in Philly, I like to support. There is street parking. Great atmosphere. Good for individuals and groups. They also have live entertainment. I also will share that I won't go back to places if I don't like the food. I got the southern chicken filet with mashed potatoes and greens. I added cornbread and a mocktail. It was good overall. I did request butter for my potatoes. The greens were yummy. The chicken I would have cooked a little harder but it had good flavor. I will be back to try other menu items. I was torn between a few when I reviewed the menu. Good overall experience.