No one is a stranger at this restaurant, you are welcomed home even if it is your first time. When eating the food, a smile automatically appears on your face. You are filled with joy in this place and you hate to leave. and cannot wait to come back, Its like a family reunion even with people that you don't know. The proprietors and staff are the best, everybody loves Around the Table. read more

All I have to say is ABSOLUTELY and YES!!! That's for the food, the service and the ambiance!!! You first walk in, you're greeting like a known, returning customer - even though it was my first time here. Everyone is nice and friendly!!! Service was just as great with honest recommendations. There is plenty of seating available. The food was DELICIOUS!!! I don't normally eat pork chops but that was recommended and I'm glad I did it. Tender, seasoned and enough food for 2 people or 3 meals (that's what it ended up for me). read more

Around The Table - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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A first time at this seemingly popular spot in Ashland. Invited to celebrate one of my good friends! The staff is nice and trys to be accommodating with the peak lunch rush after church. A well lit restaurant that also has a banquet hall adjoining for special occasions; of which a graduation was taking place at the same time. The Food was worth the wait; as it is true southern soul food style cooking. My stomach definitely full! read more

Around The Table - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Food was good no complaints service was good enjoyed the food will definitely go back

The laughter from cousins, the smells of granny in the kitchen cooking, hugging your favorite aunt that makes the best Mac and Cheese and leaving with your belly and heart full from good food and family. This is Around the Table. A family owned restaurant where everyone who walks in becomes family. I came in to get food to go after church which is probably their busiest day. The dining room was full of families eating after church or just enjoying a Sunday together. reservations are suggested. I went to the register and was met by one of the owners Ms Kelly with a warm smile. She made suggestions to my daughter and I and quickly got our orders in. They have everything from pork chops to catfish. From Mac and cheese to corn pudding and cabbage. And talk about Homemade desserts! Whew. While we waited for our food and we could watch the football game that was on the tv. We also met the other owner Ms Amie! They have an event space in the space next door and they were hosting a birthday party and catering the entire event. Every staff member I came in contact with had A1 customer service and with a smile. Our food was ready pretty fast and when it came up they went thru our whole bag with us to show our pipping hot order was correct. We barely made it to the car before we had sleeves rolled up and forks in. I highly suggest the Catfish with Cabbage, Yams and Corn Pudding. My daughter had cabbage and Mac and cheese and we shared some pound cake that was perfection. If you need a good home cooked meal and wanna feel the warmth of family I recommend you hurry to Around the table. read more

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I've been to Around the Table several times. I ordered the catfish fried hard with mac and cheese, yams and cabbage. The food was ready when I arrived. Let me start by saying I am a very tough food critic, especially when it comes to soul food. Let's get into it.... Fish- 2/5 the texture was soft for catfish and not seasoned. Not sure if they understand what fried hard/crispy means because it was not. It could have been the breader they used? but I couldn't pick the fish up without falling apart. Mac and cheese 3/5 looked good but no taste. Cabbage 3/5. Seasoned a bit, but big chunks of core which was almost half of my serving. Yams 4/5- it looks like they use whole potatoes which is cool. Sweet, but missing a bit of depth. The corn muffin was basic. Total was $26. I got to my car and realized they charge 10% for to go orders. Not sure if this is listed on their website. It also looks like they included taxes in the price before the actual taxes were added. Not sure, but I don't agree with this practice. The service is pretty good, but I don't know if I will return. I've definitely had better soul food but I do appreciate that the place is clean and friendly. read more

Around The Table - catfish, mac and cheese, yams and cabbage with corn muffin - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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I had high expectations for the restaurant and it's soul food. The meatloaf was salty and once you add brown salty gravy on top. Thing start to go down hill, The collars greens were ok, a smoked turkey neck or a ham hock would have taken it to another level. And the corn pudding was brown and over baked,or left over, the Mac and cheese was stouffers, not home made. And I added a chicken breast to the meal, for taste, And it has No seasoning what so ever. read more

Homemade. Check! Welcoming. Check! Amazing food. Triple check! We just moved to the area and I really wanted some good ole home cooking and something different than the usual. This place is so close to our house-10 minutes! This place is hidden in the corner of a shopping center that looks almost abandoned. But don't let the looks deceive you. This place is amazing! The food is hands down a 10! We had the crabcakes which had hardly any fillers, the fried chicken which was seasoned and fried to perfection and all the sides- Mac n cheese, coleslaw, sweet bread, potato salad, and corn bread. Yummy! We loved it and will definitely be back! read more

Around The Table - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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This place has some delicious, down home soul food! The service and hospitality were excellent! I search for great soul food restaurants and this is the best one I've found in Virginia, so far. read more

The cuisine is not only delectable, but the service is also exemplary. It evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort akin to home.

food is and always delicious. Very hospitable. It was an early lunch; very enjoyable.

I've only had takeout from here, but this was a cool find thanks to my mom. Hidden gem. Great Southern food made similar to home when you don't feel like cooking. I'm in love with their spoonbread!! Only gripe was their meatloaf - a bit too salty but can be leveled with the right amount of mashed potatoes. read more

This place is soul food personified. While it looks small on the outside it's quite spacious inside. The wait staff was super nice and accommodating. This was our first time trying this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised for our meals my mom opted for fried fish (whiting) her two sides of choice were coleslaw and sweet potatoes but she got an extra side of corn pudding my meal I opted for the smothered chicken livers and added a crab cake my sides were spoon bread and collard greens with an extra side of cabbage. Everything I tasted was delicious my mom didn't care for the coleslaw but she said it wasn't bad just wasn't for her. We had to eat kind of fast because the flies started coming in I also took a piece of apple cobbler home but I should've eaten it inside. All in all my only critique was I wish the food was a tad bit hotter I wanted to see smoke but the flavors were on point. I will be back on a Friday for turkey wings! They really make you feel like family there! Almost forgot the cornbread with each meal melts in your mouth! read more

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I was in toen from Baltimore (3 hrs away) and happened upon this place with my cousin. We dropped in and had THE best seafood platter, pound cake, and service. The server Sha Sha was fantastic and welcoming. The owner Ammie was a delight, happy, and welcoming just the same. If I'm EVER around this way again, it's Around The Table for me! read more

We were passing through and found this cute restaurant. They greet you like you are family when you walk in. Kira was our server and she took great care of us. We both had the special of the day - meatloaf. I come from a long line of southern cooks and my grandparents owned a restaurant for years. This was the BEST meatloaf I've ever had. Everything was just delicious. If you find yourself near Ashland, this place is a MUST. read more

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Great food, excellent service and southern hospitality. I'm from the west coast and in my area we do not have access to soul food. Highly recommend the smothered pork chops and fried chicken. read more

Around The Table - Smothered pork chops. - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Amazing food and people It was clean and the staff are friendly/homey Thank you for the conversation, We'll be back! read more

Around The Table - Crab cakes w/collard greens & yams. Pork chops w/collard greens and potato salad - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

People were friendly. I did not enjoy the food...greens were salty and tough. Also, mac and cheese dry. read more

Southern hospitality on display. The staff wee so laid back, cheerful and helpful. The restaurant has the feel of home and a spot in a small town - very authentic and welcoming feel. The highlight of this dinner was the potato salad. It tasted amazing, creamy and hearty. The gravy with the por chop was so good I slurped it down fast! The plate had 2 big slices of chops that were so tender. The amount of onion was just perfect. The plate may not look appetizing but the food tasted so good and felt like grandma was cooking in the back! Mac and cheese was ok - this is subjective because I am not a mac cheese person. The corn bread would have been beter warm and with soft butter. Good place for families! read more

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I was really looking forward to eating at this restaurant after hearing some good things about it on YouTube. However, I was very disappointed with my experience. I visited on March 22nd. During my visits, I ordered a pork chop meal with two sides. The macaroni and cheese tasted as if it came from a box; it definitely did not taste homemade. The collard greens were bland and unseasoned. I thought I was alone in my opinion, but I noticed other patrons had left their collard greens untouched as well. The pork chop was thin and fatty, and the cornbread was extremely dry--really dry. I ordered chicken wings to take home as our appetizer. Although they were fried properly, they lacked seasoning. It may have been an off day, or perhaps it was due to the restaurant being packed and a nearby birthday party requiring attention. Overall, I do not plan to visit this restaurant again. I spent $30, and it was not worth it. read more

Stopped by this spot while traveling through the area. Fried chicken was amazing. Sides were just average to me. Service was super friendly and helpful, but server left to go on an errand and got forgotten about - so I had to go to the register to get another drink and ask for my check. read more

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Service was great,the food is out of this world.Haven't had food this good in years.If my mom was still here i think she would agree with me that the food comes vert close to he cooking.Great job ladies. read more

Ate there last night for the first time. Everything that I ordered was delicious. The restaurant was clean. The service was great.

Everything was so good! We always get the fried chicken and it's always so crisp and juicy, the spoonbread is also delicious. Service is always great as well as the food is super affordable. Plenty of nice big tables to sit at, as well it seems they have a banquet room. read more

I went 08/10/2025 and I'm already looking forward to going back. I had the fried chicken, collard greens, and green beans. My chicken was so piping hot I had to wait to eat it. I'm a green good lover and the collard greens, oh my. Although there was not meat in it that I could see (no ham hock or other meat) it was delicious. The green beans were okay but it was because I saw the cabbage another person was eating that had me "oh, I made a mistake". The servers were above the norm...friendly and made me feel at home. I going for their 4 vegetables next time! You won't be disappointed choosing this awesome place. read more

Wow just wow! The whiting fish was amazing! The sides are out of this world!! This is a small owner business!!! You definitely need to try it! We drove about an hour to try it out and it did not disappoint! Thursday evening and we had to wait for a table so we k ew it was going to be great! The staff is friendly and you feel just like family here! The interior is very clean and very relaxing! The price and portions are phenomenal! I had enough room for ice cream and it was delicious as well! The tea is real southern tea! If your in the area and want something that you can't get everyday or just a change from the same ole same ole then come here! It's in the shopping center with Roses and Harbor Freight! Right off 95! I didn't even think to get a pic because I dove right in as soon as it came! read more

A great phone find by the wife while we were zipping along 95 headed to N.C. This little place (in corner of a big strip mall) is welcoming and feels fgood from the moment you walk in. Annie (I guess) greets you like your family, and you seat yourself. The decor is simple, and clean, almost Spartan (I like that, can't stand over decorated spaces). The menu is one-page front and back (I like that too). The wife tried the Baloney Burger, I got a club sandwich and fried okra. We started with onion rings, ended up with two orders of fries as well (server mistake). I guess there is really no mystery how we put back on the 40lb we had lost during covid ! Anyway, the food is simple, well prepared and certainly demonstrates the wonderful personal story behind the restaurant. The baloney was thick slab, fried perfectly, her only minor complaint was the burger bun didn't quite hold up to all the goodness happening from the meat, mayo, lettuce, fried onion. Maybe a texas toast or sourdough or kaiser would be better than traditional burger bun? My club was straightforward, lots of lunchmeat turkey, ham, good bacon. The bread was standard loaf, toasted nicely. Again as an upgrade a sturdier slice/bigger slice would carry all the stuffings better. All the fried things were well done, clean oil obviously. The place smelled clean and looked clean. Annie and her team has done well, this is a quality place. We would certainly come back. read more

Around The Table - Club Sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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I was so upset yesterday when I got my food that I paid 90.00. I have no problem supporting black businesses but once again very upset. The fried chicken hardly had and breading, this was the same for the pork chops. The Mac and cheese tasted like stoffers, the greens were salty, but the cabbage was good. read more

I love the name of this place, so fitting Around the Table, you can feel the love when walking into the restaurant, the greeting, the laughter of other guests as they gather Around the Table for a home cooked meal. The restaurant's decor was nothing to get excited over, it's minimal but don't let that stop you from enjoying a good meal. I ordered the Thursday special meat loaf with a brown gravy and order three sides, I couldn't make a decision on just two so I added another side to my order, Mac and cheese delicious, fried okra and spoon bread which was heavenly. The only critique I have is some of the items had a little too much salt. Special thanks to the server My'Quisha for her hospitality. read more

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My wife and I visited this restaurant today and I must say that it was amazing. First, the reception for the staff was inviting, friendly, professional, and courteous. It was so infectious that the other customers acknowledge the same as they waited for their food. The menu was extremely appetizing. My wife ordered the Whiting Fish Sandwich and Lemonade for herself and Spoon bread for me. Spoon bread is a rare commodity these days and finding someone that can actually made it from scratch and taste good is a miracle. This place did it and it was so good! My wife's Fish Sandwich looked and tasted fresh and golden brown. I will definitely order my own the next time that I visit. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. It is not far off of the 1-95 corridor and well worth the travel. The food is reasonably price, plenty of space to socially distance in accordance to COVID-19 protocol and the ambiance is cozy and nice. The in an era where many businesses are closing due to the pandemic, you can tell that the anointing of God is on this establishment. From the voices of the customers from the local area, this establishment is a blessing to the community. Please support this establishment! read more

Around The Table - Soul Food Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

My family decided to do a day trip and we met up there for lunch and to celebrate a birthday. We drove down from Maryland. Around the table did not disappoint! It was very quaint! It also, had a room next door for events. It was decorated beautifully for an event someone was having. Now to the food! I had the rib special with collards and corn pudding. I had to ask a lot of questions about the corn pudding! I did not want cream corn! I wanted corn pudding! Well, that was the best corn pudding I ever had! I know a lot of people don't like corn pudding, but if u do? Go and try theirs!! I made 2 meals off the ribs special! They were so good they fell off the bone! The greens were good. Not chopped up very well, but tasted ok. Everyone said their meals were really good also. The catfish was really good. They said the seafood platter was good also. Their sides were spoon bread and cabbage Mac and cheese. The corn bread muffins were like cake! The owner came over and talked to us. Which was nice. The waitress was great also! I never think about pics before I mess up the plate. After tasting the food, no one even talked for the first few minutes! So, if u are going up or down 95 South, stop in Ashland and get some awesome Soul Food! read more

I ordered ahead, the warm cornbread was the icing on the cake. I had 4 wings yams and Mac and cheese 9/10 . Add black pepper to your Mac 10/10. Very friendly / home cooked vibes. read more

Our server was so sweet and helpful, recommended the smothered pork chops, greens, fried chicken and spoon bread! She checked back several times. It was delicious, if you like fried southern cooking, here's your place! read more

We were introduced to Ms. Amy's Around the Table while my Grandson was a student at Randolph-Macon. After getting him settled-in last year, my Son and Family visited there for some vittles. He (They) called me in North Carolina and were overwhelmed by the home-cooked food, as well as the hospitality! They said that was "Granny Buie's" (my deceased Mom) cooking from Heaven. Two weeks later, I was Around the Table, with family, and just as for the same reason Ms. Amy named the restaurant, the best family-time takes place "around the table." It's one of the most wonderful experiences I've had, for we felt just like God had sent us family to eat meals with; strangers were not strangers. That's because Ms. Amy and her Staff provided and set the stage for a Sunday afternoon dinner ambiance (every day), TVs in tact. Perhaps she'll consider expanding here to Greensboro(?). read more

Overall the food was good. My only two are complaint that the chicken wings needed a tad more seasoning but they were piping hot when the come out. The green beans had great flavor but were lukewarm. The service was top notch I would definitely comeback and try more menu items. read more

Food is so good, especially-in our case anyway-the chicken livers!!! The staff is very nice and welcoming, and I've never seen a customer there who did not look happy. read more

After leaving the VA State Fair my husband and I wanted some "real" food before getting on the road to head back home. We found Around the Table on Yelp. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming and we were greeted by staff immediately after arriving. The place was already full when we arrived but we had just a short wait before a table was cleared and cleaned for us. The food: Hubby ordered smothered pork chops, potato salad and cabbage and I had baked chicken, mac n cheese and cabbage. Everything was decent except the cabbage, which had been cooked to almost mush. We obviously got what was at the bottom of the pot. I ordered a slice of pound cake to go and it was definitely home made and left me wishing I had purchased 2 slices. The Service: Kyra was a very attentive server and able to answer all our questions about how food was prepared, ingredients (inquired about spoon bread) etc. She was one of about 3 servers that day but she was on point. Value: We thought that for the quality of food the price was very reasonable. Whenever we are in the area, we will definitely stop in and talked about taking the 1 1/2 hr drive from home sometimes just to stop in. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for not letting me down on this one. read more

It's not easy to write this review...simply because I have to put my fork down to type. LOL!! It wasn't what I was expecting when I pulled up (being in a strip mall) but don't judge a book by its cover as the saying goes. When I opened the door, I was greeted immediately with a warm welcome by both my waitress Ashley and the owner Ammie. It is an authentic soul food menu. If you like chicken livers, I highly recommend!! I got them fried. Trust me, they know how to cook livers!! Fellow chicken liver lovers will know how this is an important issue when ordering livers...when you know, you know - and Ammie has shared the art of making them just right with her staff. Perfectly prepared! Let's talk about spoonbread...many people haven't heard of this yummy side dish. Ammie has it down! And the collard greens - delicious!! The decor is nothing over the top - just a little soulful restaurant serving great food!! I also have to make it a point to mention Annie's story - the fact that she puts that on her menu speaks volumes regarding the hope of achieving your dreams when you have faith in God to open the doors at just the right time. For dessert, I selected the peach cobbler. Excellent blend of peaches & cinnamon with a good mix of crust in the dish. You can't go wrong with Around the Table! Menu and meal pics included read more

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My husband and I were in the Ashland area today and found Around The Table after a Google search. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The atmosphere was quite charming, calm, and pleasant. My husband ordered the Bologna burger and I ordered the seafood platter. To my delight the food arrived quickly. My husband gave great accolades for his Bologna burger and side of crinkle fries (they were yummy as I had several). My seafood dish was fantabulous except for the fish. The crab cake was divine and looked like it had little to no filler. The shrimp were huge and tender. There were 2 pieces of fried fish with very little meat and had several bones within. Though it had a very delectable coating, it was tough, chewy, and hard to swallow I'm sad to say. Very subpar compared to the rest of the meal. I would highly recommend acquiring a new fishmonger asap! The cornbread muffin was delicious. The accompanying Cole slaw was dynamite (my husband agreed) and the collard greens were the !!! OMG! Mmmmm mmmm gooood The service was excellent and on point! The interior was squeaky clean and the music quite pleasant. My rating: B+. It would have been A+ had the fish been as exceptional as the rest of the meal. read more

The food was delicious and affordable at this off the beaten path hidden gem. I stopped to grab a Sunday lunch since traffic was bad on 95 and was happy I did. The kitchen couldn't keep up with the demand but I guess that's a good thing unless you are in a hurry read more