Hamilton County employees had a good selection of food trucks this month. This was by far the most…read moreappealing and I was very happy with my food. I hope they continue the food truck and I'm excited to see their main location!

This was a very popular food truck at the Taste of Cincinnati. I loved the efficient system they…read morehad set-up: a vendor was sitting to the side of the truck, taking orders and payment. He gave me a number and the food came out fairly quickly, though there were 6 numbers ahead of me. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was fresh and delicious, with just enough spice to the shrimp. Several weeks later, I found them at the Food Truck Rally in Union Township. I again order the shrimp and grits, and this time the portion was larger, with more ingredients. (I'm assuming that their regular dish was "downsized" for the Taste of Cincinnati). To me, the little extras -- I remember Jalapeno butter as being one --- turned a good dish into an extraordinary one.

Mmm mmm good! I've had Mz Jade's food before so I was so pleased when I went to their new location…read morein Sharonville and the high quality was the same. The lunch portion was perfect for my appetite and budget!

Was at work and decided to try my jades did a door dash I must say it was above my expectations my…read morefood was still warm and it was packaged perfectly I had bbq chicken greens and potato salad my coworker had a whiting sandwich and it all was delicious thank you Ms jade for bringing good soul food to our area

I reserved seating for a large family party and was not disappointed in the least!…read more From the ample and available seating to keep us together, to our wonderful and attentive server (Ms. Rochelle), the fantastic menu and drink options, lunch, dinner and individual pricing and those that later assisted in our many to go orders, everything was fantastic and on point!!! The menu consists of numerous protein and vegetable options including vegan. The Mac N Cheese was a baked homey delight, the fried Okra was a well seasonend crispy goodness that tingled the taste buds with every bite, the collard greens cooked with smoked turkey and cornbread were perfection, the fried catfish was a visual delight; seasoned well and crunchy to the touch. My family members cooed over the cabbage, the sweet potatoes (not from a can), the chicken tenders, chicken wings with multiple sauce selections and the fried, flakey cod fish. I highly recommend the Watermelon Lemonade! Desserts were also on the menu without a doubt. A selection of pies, cakes, banana pudding and I must say the cookies and cream cheesecake cup was a chef's kiss at the end of a wonderful meal. This establishment knows homedown Soulfood and took us on a return journey to the kitchens and tables of our grandmother's and big momas. I can't say enough great things about my previous experiences at this establishment nor my most recent. Hats off and kudos to the owner, Nicky Nicole Stevenson; her staff and their knowledge of Soulfood cooking with great restaurant service needed in Cincinnati. I plan to frequent & bring more large parties in the future.

Black-owned & doing the damn thing! Great customer service from the moment we walked in! You can…read moretell the staff is genuinely happy to be there. The restaurant was clean, though there were quite a few items near the front that probably shouldn't be visible to customers. The food was good overall! The yams and green beans tasted a bit like canned vegetables, but they were seasoned and "doctor'd up" really well. I'm definitely glad we stopped by and would come back to try more items on the menu!

When I'm craving rib tips, I can always count on Goodies In College Hill…read more One of the best bbq places in the city that has been around for ages! The rib tips are always well seasoned and tender. The hot bbq sauce is not too hot, it is just right. Nice accomplishment to the ribs. Nice friendly staff!!!! Keep up the good work Goodies.

I stopped in recently and tried the turkey tips, and they were packed with flavor: tender, smoky,…read morebut were just a little on the salty side for my taste. Still enjoyable overall. Fried okra is one of my faves. And theirs didn't need anything extra on it. Fresh, perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. Absolutely delicious! I would return here for the okra alone.

Love. If I can use…read moreone word to describe my experience at Soul Secret, that's it. Love Amore Besotted Take great people (Melinda was our server and the chef came out to check on us...more about Melinda later)... Combine it with great food and great ambiance, and you get this restaurant! The first thing that you notice when you walk in is that it feels like home. Some restaurants focus heavily on decor and leave a lot to be desired in terms of ambiance, the people, and the food. And in other restaurants, you walk in and feel as if you can stay there forever. This is one of those places. We stayed there for a while. Imagine being in Grandmom's living room with pictures on the wall and positive music playing in the background. That's Soul Secrets. The menu is big enough to make sure that everyone can find something to eat, but not so big that you will struggle to make a decision. From fried catfish and grits to French toast to salmon croquettes and the largest pancake on Earth, there is something for everyone. My niece ordered the French toast, and my sister ordered a special breakfast that came with a pancake, grits, eggs, potatoes, and sausage. I was still hungry from last night's meal, (and you can read about it in another review) so I just nibbled off of my sister's meal. The French toast came out first, and I could tell immediately that the chef knew what she was doing. The rest of the food came out, and again, they brought the largest pancake I've ever seen. My sister was treating us today, and I was glad that the menu prices were very reasonable. My niece said that the French toast was delicious, and she ate as much as she could. She has a dance performance tonight and made sure that she didn't put her show at risk. It was difficult for her because the food was so good, but she managed and took a box home to eat it later. Yes. My sister nibbled on everything else and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the grits and some of the pancake, and I have to say that it was very difficult for me to stop eating because it tasted so good. The pancake was perfectly cooked and fluffy with crispy bits on the edge. The grits were creamy and flavorful, even without cheese. The coffee was great. I had several cups. All in all, it was arguably better than any breakfast I've had at any restaurant that serves it. Now let's get back to Melinda. So often, the dining experience can be directly related to the person that greets you when you take a seat. Thank goodness we were greeted by Melinda. She has one of those energies and personalities that makes you feel as if she has been in your family for years. Funny and friendly, but at the same time, dedicated to making sure that you have a good experience. Again, I felt like I was at someone's home rather than in a restaurant. She called me a "troublemaker," which means that somehow she was seeing the 20-year-old version of me instead of the person that I am today. lol So here's the summary. If you are in Cincinnati and you want a great meal, there are many restaurants to choose from. It appears to be a pretty decent restaurant town. But if you want to FEEL Cincinnati, while feeling right at home and having one of the best meals ever- Soul Secrets is one for the ages.

I asked my 15 year old his rating. He said 4 because "they give too much food." He is clearly…read moreEuropean . I had the fried fish, he had the fried chicken.. Both plates could feed 2....

The lounge has some pretty good fish and chicken…read more If you aren't hip make sure you try their drunken sauce which is like a vodka based bbq sauce. The greens, yams and Mac are really good sides. The Mac tastes like it had hints of the yam juices in it. Also on your birthday you can go get a free fish or chicken meal that comes with 2 sides. You have to actually go in your birthday and show your id. The service is good but it take a while to get your food, but once you do everything is all nice and hot. Also on Wednesday it is $1 wings and there is a deal for fish on Friday as well.

While The Lounge is a pretty good place to eat and enjoy your beverages, I actually stumbled upon…read morethe Greenhills location called The Lounge Uptown. The staff there is extremely friendly and they make great recommendations on food and specialty drinks to try. Wednesday is $1 wing day. The wings were fried to perfection. Ordered the lemon pepper wings with a side of drunken sauce. Great job. Will see you again.

Well Mz Jade been poppin up on my timeline and I decided to go see what's happenin'! I ordered the…read moresmothered pork chops with rice and collards with a piece of corn bread and I absolutely loved it!!! The service from the young lady was on point and pleasant. I even said loudly that I needed to lay eyes on Mz Jade and she came out and spoke with me for a tick and was very pleased that I came to show her support! I was so happy that the food wasn't salty ! The only thing I will change next time is the amount of gravy .... And that's on me! I forgot to ask/mention anything about the gravy! I will definitely be back!!

The soul food here was FIRE! My food came out within 10 minutes and I thought that was great. It…read morewas a good chill vibe through out the restaurant. The only thing I wish is there to be more seating. There was only 1 large table that seated 8 people and a couple tables outside. Maybe this place is mainly for to-go orders?