Omg such a small spot and no indoor seating but the food was BOMB! absolutely loved it. I paid $13…read morefor a lunch of oxtail with Mac and cheese, yellow rice and cabbage and let's say that plate was nice and full i can't imagine what dinner size is like! Only complaints were the juice koolaid in the back that was available didn't look to clean, and the time it took to receive the food.

And the award for The Best Fried Shrimp goes to..... "Soul…read moreFood Chess House!!!!" I've said it before and I'll say it again, sometimes the best cooked food is in "The Hood" and that rings oh so true with Soul Food Chess House. You won't get Maitre D Service here, but what you will get is the best the darn Fried Fish & Shrimp outside of Chateau A La Cheryl (that's my house, lol). I've come here so many times and have tried the fried whiting, fried shrimp, chicken wings, collard greens, Mac & cheese, potato salad and cabbage. What I can say about Soul Food Chess house that keeps me coming back is the consistency of the Shrimp.No matter what day of the week or hour of the day, the shrimp is always consistent. Whenever I have a taste for fried shrimp I have my go-to spots that I frequent, but they have all proven to be hit or miss at times; but with Soul Food Chess House they never disappoint. Now let's talk about the Fried Whiting. They cooked it with just the right amount of crispness & just the right amount of crunch, I love it, although they were a little heavy handed with the salt, it was honestly the best Fried Fish of any of the Soul Food Spots in NJ that I have tried. Though the potato salad is good, it's not great, but has potential to greatness! The reason it lacks greatness is because they're missing the eggs, potato salad without the eggs is what I call a shortcut; while taking a shortcut is good, it doesn't make for greatness, however, Soul Food Chess House does make pretty good potato salad overall , add those eggs and greatness will have been achieved. So until then I'll keep them at 4 stars. But the Shrimp gets 5 Stars hands down!

Ambiance : decor is very modern art deco features local artists paintings but could use more…read morecleaning Service: the greeting was very welcoming but however being served was not organized i was seated before someone but they order was taken before me. Food: chicken was very good and flavorful, grilled cheese was good and toasted golden brown. Waffles were bland thick and hard to swallow even with syrup still bland . The worst thing about my whole meal was my drink there was something floating in the bottom of my drink that no one could identify.

Let me start out by saying, we've been coming here for years and used to love their food. But after…read moreour last visit, we won't be back. As we entered the restaurant, the floors were "crunchy", sticky and tacky. I assume they mopped the dining room with the same mop they use to clean the greasy floors in the kitchen. They don't have high chairs, So we spent most of the time with our toddler in our lap. The sweet tea tasted off, sour almost. Had to give it back to the server because I couldn't stomach it. Had my husband taste it, and he immediately agreed that something was wrong with it. The plastic utensils were such a turn off. We're dining in, is it too much of a hassle to give your customers actual silverware?? Got fish and grits. Potatoes, toast and eggs. Honestly, the only flavorful item on my plate was the potatoes and eggs. Was upcharged to add cheese to my grits, but the cheese never melted. Pre shredded bagged cheese is what they have on hand it seems. My husband ordered shrimp and grits and asked for a side of eggs, but that arrived 15 minutes after we all received our food. Not sure why it took so long so cook up 2 eggs for him. He was also disappointed in his brunch. It was obvious they used frozen bagged shrimp. Probably the 26-30/lb because the shrimp were really small and had the nerve to be overcooked. Workers just seemed disheveled. Not sure what happened to Vondas but it fell off for sure. We're not from Newark and would travel here for years. Not anymore. This is the end of an era, definitely won't be back. Absolutely don't recommend.

Places like Tasha's is why yelp is my favorite app. I've found some hidden gems In my day. But let…read moreme tell you about Tasha's !!!! My 2 daughters and I walked in on Father's Day and were greated like family. The family working there are some amazing people. Instant great vibes !!!! They had free peach sweet tea for Father's Day. I knew the meal would be amazing from the vibes and the tea. But it was way better then I expected ! We got oxtail platter, the oxtail was perfect !!! The Mac and cheese was biblical !!!! The candied yams were also on point. I loved the fried chicken and the Rasta pasta with jerk chicken. The corn bread made me want to write a poem it was soo good. The banana pudding was also top notch. They put shortbread in there for some amazing texture ! Can't recommend enough !!! Oooh and the strawberry lemonade was very tasty and had the perfect amount of sugar.

Best soul food in the area, delivered hot and tasty. Large…read moreportions Catfish well seasoned Mac n cheese Collard greens Chicken wings Candied yams and moist cornbread left an aftertaste similar to substitute sweeteners. *Starting eating before photos Would order again

I stopped into this restaurant to get dinner and when I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked into a home feel restaurant! I ordered with a nice young lady the: 1. Baked Turkey Wings 3 piece with yellow rice and collard greens 2. Stewed Oxtail with Mac and cheese and corn 3. Uptown Drink The food was delicious but my favorite was the baked turkey wings! I loved it! All in all a good experience!

Great food, make sure you order ahead. Not the best spot to eat in because it gets packed but they…read moredo have tables to eat your food.

you guys are amazing ... im new to ghettoville lol and i been looking for good place to eat from…read more thank you i got 3 platters and dessert amazing

I swear I thought I've reviewed 'Kings' before. I've been here a few times over the Years. This is…read morefor the Clinton Ave location. Large venue with an old school feel. Plenty of seating, free street parking. Friendly staff that feel like Family. The food is always amazing. Today we had Catfish, eggs, grits, Western omelette, pancakes home fries, & uptowns. This is definitely a place to go for breakfast! Don't miss out!! Grades: Catfish: A+ Eggs: A Grits: A Home Fries: A+ Pancakes: A Western Omelette: A

I heard good things about the food here but it left a lot to be desired. They do charge extra for…read moreusing a card vs cash, as most food establishments tend to do these days. I do appreciate it being plainly shown on the receipt so it's up to the customer to decide next time opposed to just blindly up-charging the customer, like other places. Parking is hit or miss in the area, so I intentionally went not long after opening hours. The restaurant was completely empty when I arrived. I thought that would mean no long waits for food. I was wrong. Also, the service wasn't the most pleasant for placing a takeout order. The gentleman behind the counter seemed frustrated and hesitant to offer a menu, as if I was supposed to know everything they offer despite being a first time customer. I had the grilled chicken rasta pasta. Almost an hour wait! It was a decent portion, but overly salted. I probably would not get that again. Perhaps I'll try something else on the menu another time, but I am not in a hurry.

I ordered food on door dash because I didn't want to cook lol…read more Pros: the food was delicious! 8/10 its clean and was prepared very well Cons: none

I ordered some lamb chops with mash potato's for delivery. Packaging was horrible, juices from the…read moregravy spilled all over. A rubber band to secure it only is. It a good idea. The lamb was very tough and were undercooked inside, exterior was cooked. I must say these were the worst lamb chops I've ever had. I couldn't eat it and wound up tossing it. Money I'll never get back.

It's rare I can find absolutely flawless, quality soul food outside of the kitchens of my family…read more This place defies that! I love their food and the portions are generous. The owner is friendly and so is the atmosphere. It's quaint, I have never dined in. But i wait inside happily for my order. The food makes the bang worth the buck! The turkey wings fall off the bone, so flavorful with dressing/stuffing tucked underneath. The macaroni and cheese is cheesy and the yams are the perfect match. I'll be back again.

Everything about Don's Diner is wrong!!! This used to be one of my favorite spots, but the quality…read moreof food and service has changed drastically.

Small diner with a large parking area in the back, which was good. Came here for a business…read moremeeting..wasn't really that hungry, but when someone else is paying... Very nice and personable staff greets you on the way in and out. Our waitress took a bit of time to wait on us, but she was sweet and apologetic, and I think she was the only one working, so... Ordered a tea (which I didn't drink because the water was lukewarm at best), grits and an omelette with spinach, tomato, and feta. The grits were very creamy, but needed a ton of butter and seasoning, as did the omelette... It was a decent experience, but there are too many options for me to return again.