I decided to check out this hidden gem when I noticed the restaurant tucked between two apartment…read morecomplexes. A little hard to spot as they blended in so well but it's a very cozy atmosphere! Staff is super friendly; the server attending us is kind, sweet and funny. I can tell she enjoys talking with the customers and ensuring we all have a good time. The food is alright; I really enjoyed the blackened salmon. Their fries are great and their entrees come with a side, I chose the soup. Our server provided us with a whole tray of crackers. The only thing I wish was done better was the meat to rice ratio; portion of the white rice that came with the salmon was way too little for the amount of meat. The picture makes it look like there's a lot of rice but it's only around the fish, none below. Regardless, I will come back to try their pastas and breakfast items, which is in my to-do list!

Southern Recipe Grill is 5 stars hands down! Yesterday I tried their chicken tortilla soup and oh…read moremy!!! I can't wait to get more. I had my usual catfish with fried okra and black eyed peas and they NEVER disappoint. Great food, great restaurant and super good people!!

I visited Madea's for the first time on a Thursday while in town visiting family, and I was…read morewelcomed right at the entrance. The hospitality set the tone for a great experience. I ordered the pork chop plate, and the server kindly let me try both a fried pork chop and a smothered one since I couldn't make up my mind. I also had fried cabbage and yams. The cabbage had a little unexpected heat to it, but that's actually the same way my family cooks theirs, so I ended up really enjoying it. One thing that stood out to me was the staff. I'm not sure if the restaurant is always staffed this way, but I was genuinely impressed that all the front-line workers were men -- and every single one of them was courteous, respectful, patient, and mindful of each customer. While I enjoyed my meal, I watched them treat each person who walked in with the same positive energy and attentiveness. If you're in the area, go support this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, and the service all made my first visit a memorable one.

I was on this side of town and was a little famished for some soul food. Decided to call in a take…read moreout order. The young man who answered the phone was very kind and ensured he had my order correct. Even verified I was ok with paying over the phone before he took my order. I arrived about 15 minutes later and once inside the cashier called for my order number then requested to see the card I paid with and my ID. In today's world it's comforting to know there are businesses verifying identity! Kudos!! Once seated at home I opened my container to hot fried catfish, tomatoes and okra, Mac n cheese and hot water cornbread. My first bite of everything was very good and seasoned to perfection. I got so full so quick that I wasn't able to finish but it made for perfect leftovers later that day. On to the desserts! My mom got a slice of pecan pie and I enjoyed the strawberry cake. Both were tasty and prepared perfectly! I will stop in again for fried pork chops when it's time for an off plan meal.

Food is good but plan on taking out a small loan or a 2nd on your mortgage to afford it. They are…read morepricey and the food and service don't add up to the cost.

Absolutely awful! Food was extremely salty, I came on a Friday around 3pm. I got the whole chicken…read morewings, greens, and candied yams. I sent the greens back because they were so salty to the point I couldn't make it work if I tried. The chicken was salty too but I pulled the skin back and ate it as I was hungry and needed some type of food. I would have sent the entire meal back but I was too tired and hungry to do that to the server who was really nice. I believe his name was Jeremy or Jeremiah. Anyways they really need to improve the ingredients in the food because I love soul food and this wasn't it!

The customer service, hospitality and cleanliness of establishment deserve 10 stars of its own. The…read moreowners were more than gracious. The food just added to the experience. I ordered the Keto blackened catfish with collard greens. AMAZING. Especially the greens. I asked for hot sauce but didn't need it, and that says alot. Definitely give them a visit, take a pic, and be added to the wall of family.

It was a delightful experience.The food was delicious,I had the Chicken fried steak my husband had…read moreroasted chicken and gravy over cheese grits both fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and cozy light jazz playing . Mary the owner was so sweet helpful and kind What great service. Yes ,I highly recommend.

This spot is very unique on its own, the best chicken in town if you ask me. Love it, definitely…read moretry it if you haven't.

My wife and I were in the mood for some crispy fried chicken with all the fixin's! Of course,…read moreBabe's came to mind since we love their double coated deep fried chicken. Plus who doesn't love those biscuits and honey? Fortunately we had missed the lunch rush and were seated immediately. Our table was next to "Rick's" table, Babe's famous dining guest. Of course Rick is a mannequin. If you're seated at his table, he doesn't do much talking during the meal We both said hello to Rick and placed our order with our, ever smiling, Stephen S. He was wonderful throughout our visit ensuring we never lacked for anything. My wife and I ordered a fried chicken dinner and a vegetable plate. A few visits back we learned the little trick. Ordering the two separate plates we don't end up taking a lot of chicken home. The fired chicken dinner includes the white meat my wife likes and the dark meat I love plus unlimited veggies for the both of us. It's the perfect dinner for the two of us. The fried chicken was, of course, stellar, as it always is plus the addition of the phenomenal sides. the Italian style green beans, creamed style corn, whipped potatoes and a lettuce salad with their sweet-sour dressing. Steven S. with his great smile and a super friendly personality mode our busy even more special. Thank you Babe's for the wonderful meal and the stellar service.

First time to this location. Use to go to here when I was in college many moons ago when they were…read moreoff of 360 and Abrams. Great service here, friendly and kind. The food as I remember so so good if you want that southern style food that'll stick to your bones/waist lol and put you to sleep afterwards lol. Simple set up in the dining room area. They got the menu displayed on the tv it tends to transitions too quickly so I took a photo to study and know what to order when we got to the counter. Love this place will definitely come back but it'll be far in between cause it's so darn good I can't be eating this every day hahaha. Thanks to all who work and make this place what it is today.

I decided to come try their Sunday Menu around 11:30a. It opened at 11, it was already a line…read moreforming. Quit a few people a head of me. I say if you come on Sundays you need to arrive there early because I could tell they would probably sell out of their main specials. Majority of everyone ahead of me ordered shrimp and grits. I decided to get the shrimp and grits which included 1 fried fish, 1 side. It was about $22. It was back by popular demand. Honestly, not my favorite choice on the menu. They do give you a good amount of food. My hush puppies were overcooked and hard. I got a side order of corn which was really flavorful. The fried fish was okay. The grits could have been more soft. The employees are always nice, just this time around I wasn't feeling this particular item.

The food is GOOD! The building is nice, the music was good, and everything was seasoned to…read moreperfection--just like my Momma's food! I had catfish fillets, cabbage, and fries. Weird combination, I know , but it was my cheat day! My granddaughter had chicken and waffles, and my daughter had beef tips and rice. Yes, I tasted everybody's food and everything was delicious! I'm giving 4 stars because the service needs a little more organization and training. When we walked in, my daughter asked a petite young lady how long the wait would be, and unfortunately, her response came across as unprofessional with a bit of an attitude. Even while taking our order, some of her responses didn't reflect a team-oriented attitude. When one person looks good, the whole team looks good--and when one person doesn't, it reflects on everyone. I don't hold that against the young lady; in my opinion, she simply needs more training and guidance for her role. One of Ms. Nana's friends even got up in her church clothes to help sweep. She later went home, changed, came back, and immediately started helping--that's a friend! I also LOVE that some of the staff are part of a second-chance organization! THANK YOU, NANA for giving our babies the training, guidance, and tools they need to succeed. Great food--I'll definitely be back!

My husband is from the south, Virginia to be exact, so my review will be biased based on that. I am…read moregiving a very generous 4 star review mainly because of the woman who was plating all the food behind the counter and because this place is a soul food spot not southern. I came here today a little after 5pm and did not get a greeting like everyone else did when I walked into the door. They were pretty busy with to go orders around this time. There is an entrance area where you order and pay for your food and a separate area for dining in. I ordered a catfish fillet with Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes and fried shrimp basket with fries and greens to go. I ordered at 5:15 and got my food at 5:45 and let me tell you, it was the longest wait of my life. I think the A/C must've been broken because it was hot in the waiting area and it didn't help that one of the front desk girls kept complaining about them still being open for another hour. There were a bunch of flies everywhere and the front area doesn't seem to be cleaned throughout the day. I also feel for the woman who puts the plates together because she's doing it by herself and was constantly asking the front desk girls to bag the orders. She stayed calm though and still greeted people as they were coming in. Now for the food. The shrimp basket was $25.99 and the catfish was $19.99. The shrimp was good, kids approved. The catfish was good too. All the food was made fresh to order so I can appreciate that for quality. Onto the sides. I think the French fries were accidentally season with sugar instead of salt. The greens were ok, just drenched with garlic. The Mac n cheese, ehhh. I was looking forward to the Mac n cheese but it wasn't as cheesy as I was expecting but tasted ok. The sweet potatoes were really good, probably my favorite side out of the four. The cornbread was moist and good. Overall, food was good but definitely overpriced. However, I do support small businesses but still think it's a bit overpriced based on portion size. They do require you pay for your food before you sit down if you are dining in. This may be because of too many incidents where people dine and dash. I do think that the lady behind the counter putting the plates together needs better help. No offense to the young girls they have working there but either train them or get someone who can actually do the job. If you are looking for true southern food, this ain't it. Texas food vs. southern food are 2 completely different things which I am learning the hard way now having lived here for a year.

PHENOMENAL!!!!! I'm not one to leave reviews. Came here for my bday and I'm pretty picky about…read morecrab. Perfect seasoning, great prices, crab was perfection. We opted to add spice and it was the best decision. Food was quick to come out, service was friendly. Atmosphere was great as well, good playlist, TVs, and clean everything!! Could not recommend this place enough. We will be back for crawfish season...

The food was good. The place could have been a little cleaner. Food came hot and fast and fresh. I…read morethink they charge extra to use cards which we should be past at this point but I understand that's a personal perspective.

Mia was my server! She did so good, she checked in on me every time she walked by. She made sure I…read morehad all the different kinds of butter. I wanted to make sure my drink was refilled enough gravy for my chicken fried steak. She got me two different kinds of ranch. She did an amazing job. I was so excited and as usual compact she's just a little bit of Texas. It's chill and laid-back and clean. It's also a good value. Keep me back... especially the fried okra. Yum.

Cotton Patch is our new place for lunch at least on Wednesday. They have a 9.99 lunch special each…read moreday. Wednesday is meatloaf day and it is very good. Cooked perfect each time and with great flavor. The meal comes with 2 sides and all are good. You will get yeast rolls before the meal and they are the best. A great treat while you wait for your food. For full price meals the Mimi's Cajun Pasta and the Grilled Cajun Duo which is shrimp and blackened tilapia. The sauce is the best and you get 8 large shrimps. You will be full after this meal. You can not go wrong with the chicken fried steak. The service has been very good. A nice restaurant with plenty of seating. Full bar if you want to drink.