When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

I got a Soul Food spot out in Sterling Virginia that a good friend got me hip too. Yeah I know,…read moreit's a hump, but, I'll say this...the folks that own this spot were a special kind of KIND. Just genuinely nice people that just so happen to have good food!! GET THERE!! Where I am: @cesouthernbites . Location Reviewed: 23520 no.124 Overland Drive Sterling Virginia . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their NC Pulled Pork Sandwich (with slow cooked pork, slaw, & NC bbq sauced). Thick, smoky, well flavored, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Whiting, & Shrimp Platter ($28.50 with 2 pieces of fries whiting, six large shrimp, red skin potato salad, cornbread, & hush puppies). Crispy, thick, & well seasoned whiting, & shrimp!! Fulfilling hush puppies, & STAMPED red skinned potato salad with DELICIOUS cornbread!! STAMP!! Their Ribs Platter ($28 for a half a rack of pork ribs drizzled in their homemade bbq sauce, fried okra, & yams). Meaty well dry rubbed, & savory bbq sauced up ribs, sweet yams, & LIKE THAT okra!! STAMP!! Their 4 Piece Combo ($20.50 for 4 whole wings, Mac n cheese, cornbread, & collard greens). Nice crispy whole wings with tangy sweet Mumbo sauce. The collards were well flavored...LIKE THAT, & the mac was a tad bit dry...DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Catfish ($10 for 2 pieces of fried catfish). Hands down some of the best catfish in the area!!! Use that hot sauce it wasn't super hot!! STAMP!! Their Banana Pudding ($5 with Nilla wafers, & real bananas). Classic, real bananas in banana pudding get me every time!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Just GO!! Good Food, Good People!! Accessibility: This spot is wheelchair friendly, & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I visited this food truck at the Springfield Town Center festival event. I came straight to yelp to…read morereview and shocked to see that it hasn't been reviewed in a while. Let me start with the wonderful service of the workers. She was so kind and helpful. Now the food.. omg. I'm front North Carolina so I know southern food. The catfish was well seasoned and even though she didn't have tartar sauce, which is a staple for me with catfish, I didn't need it! I also got the green beans and Mac. Both were also amazing. I finished it off with her banana pudding cake which was a different take on banana pudding but still delicious. If you see this truck out don't hesitate to get it asap! How can I forget the price point, too. $15 for a plate that's packed to the max.

I would like to preference my thoughts by acknowledging I am from the south and grew up eating soul…read morefood daily!!! Now, while the servers with Staceys Superior Soul Food were incredibly kind and accommodating, it doesn't change the fact that the food was a bit soulless on arrival. The ideal dish from a soul food menu is prepared with various spices. This not just goes well with the meat dishes but also adds on to the overall taste and aroma of the food. My expectations are always higher when I see restaurants with "Superior" Soul Food in their title because of the history of the term "soul food" refers to the traditional food prepared by black people living in the southern part of the U.S. By no means do I believe you have to be black or from the south to prepare excellent soul food, but I would not recommend ordering "fresh" crabs or seafood from a dry climate desert state such as New Mexico; order Mexican food! But that's beside the point. Pros: The food came out hot & fresh, and the baked macaroni & cheese was creamy. Cons: Everything lacked flavor (seasoning) fried chicken, green beans, and especially the baked macaroni & cheese. The chicken wings are just a bit tiny with little meat to the bone. Everything tasted quite bland, but I want to give this business another opportunity because the family was extremely nice and it could have just been a bad day due to someone accidentally leaving all of the seasoning(s) at home. I'm rooting for this business because I want the demand for soul food to grow in NOVA, and this business has an opportunity to capture the market share. At this point, I can not personally recommend this food truck to anyone that has truly experienced the taste of SOUL FOOD! Looking forward to updating my review upon next visit.

We had a great overall experience here. The restaurant is conveniently located in a shopping…read morecenter, so there's plenty of parking, and the interior is clean, modern, and inviting. The only downside was that the music was a little louder than I prefer, making conversation slightly difficult at times. Our waitress was incredibly personable and friendly, and she made us feel very welcome. Service was a bit slow, but it appeared she was the only server working that day, so it was understandable. The food more than made up for the wait. The biscuits were absolutely fantastic. The spring salad was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The grilled chicken on top was seasoned beautifully and cooked perfectly, juicy and tender without being overdone. I'd definitely come back for the food and the welcoming service. Hopefully they'll have a little more staff next time, but it was still a very enjoyable meal.

We brought our whole staff here to celebrate a great Easter weekend. The vibes of this place…read moredefinitely southern comfort. The server we had was amazing. She did a phenomenal job overseeing our whole group by herself. The food was good. I love a good southern comfort meal. But I'd be lying that I wasn't a little disappointed they didn't have chicken and waffles. They do have chicken and biscuits which looked good. But I was craving that delicious crispy meat over a savory waffle. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. Not a single person complained. If anything, they said how much food they got! When in the area again, will take a stop here to enjoy their food again!

I seek out southern comfort food when I travel. Usually it ranges from edible to ok. JW's sits a…read morevery short distance off of the beaten path. But it is oh so worth the very tiny detour. We all picked different items so we could share. Everything was beyond delicious. For me it was the combo platter with shrimp and catfish with okra and Mac & cheese for the sides. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfect the shrimp were huge!!! You can taste the freshness in every bite. It's what I would imagine the perfect meal cooked by a southern grandma for Sunday dinner would taste like. And add to it the owner was incredibly kind and offered us space to hang out and wait for our flights. That hospitality is not something you see much of anymore

Great food! Great service and hospitality!…read more I am only in town for 3 days and was hungry after all day travel and a workout and this place did not disappoint! I was greeted and had the menu explained to me as a first time customer. While I waited and ate I got to watch a ladies line dance class (which I think is hosted here on Tuesdays). Cool vibes and delicious food. I highly recommend this location for a nice meal without too many extra frills and cool environment.

Um where has this place been hiding!! I had the pleasure of trying First Impression during Black…read morehistory month for a work event and let me tell you something, the food BUSSIN! I ordered the chicken strips with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. So so good. I've been in need of good soul food and this will be my spot

This place was a surprising hit! The staff is friendly and even made some really good suggestions…read moreas I went JUST before closing and they still made everything fresh to order. Truly just a take out spot but could smell the food the entire way home and couldn't wait to dig in. We ordered the fried chicken and shrimp with 3 sides (Mac/cheese, potato salad and yams). The fried chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned while the shrimp and surprise hush puppies stole the show! The Mac and cheese was cheesy and not bland while the yams were sweet but not overly sweet. The potato salad had all the usual suspects and was a delicious cool addition to the meal. I forgot to take pics as we just wanted to dig in once we got home. I will be back to try a few more items and for more shrimp!

He's the best! The food is soooo good and tasty. I highly recommend! Love the chicken and my…read morehusband the brisket. Also his macaroni and cabbage dish are to die for. I return often

The food -- all of it -- is absolutely delicious, tender, and nourishing we drive eight miles round…read moretrip to get it!

This is a place that I found by googling brunch places near Burke. The location itself will be hard…read moreto find as it is tucked away in a shopping center. While this place is not anywhere near Burke, it is a trip worth it. First, the service was excellent. Ziniah was phenomenal in attending. She was patient, kind, and so sweet that she made the experience enjoyable and in a way, made you feel like family. As for the food, the classic breakfast was tasty. It carried a lot of flavor with the eggs and even the potatoes were flavorful and crispy. The best feature was the sweet butter. I could eat a whole tub of that and want to eat more. It is decadent and creamy.

I wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, I left disappointed. Finding out it's part of…read moreThompson Restaurants made it even more surprising because I expected better. Almost every dish left me wishing something was different, the biscuits were the only thing I really enjoyed. They seemed understaffed, and getting service took forever. The drinks were overly sweet and could use some work on balance. And listen, I understand outdoor dining comes with nature, but a huge spiderweb hanging right above someone's head? That's a little too close for comfort. For the price, the experience just didn't deliver. I'd honestly rather spend more somewhere else and enjoy my meal. I was so excited to try this spot, which makes it even more disappointing. I hope they take the feedback seriously, but based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend it.

Well, what a change! For my initial review from three years ago the service was abysmal. The food…read morewas good, but the service was terrible - but, fast forward to today. Everything was excellent. We came on a Thursday night that featured lively jazz band - they played great music that wasn't loud and overpowering like at other local spots. The service was excellent from the check-in (we didn't have reservations), to the hostess, to the server. It was excellent. Our server was friendly, she was helpful, she was thorough. She kept checking on us to make sure we were OK. Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh and delicious. We had the pork chop dinner and the shrimp/fish dinner, along with peach cobbler. What a welcome change! Apparently the three years has done this establishment good. Bravo!

Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hubby treated one of his daughter's and her children to dinner here at…read moreDella J' Delectables/Alexandria. I absolutely had to tag along because I knew after enjoying carry out from here a few weeks back, I needed to dine in. Older establishment. Not shabby but not chic either. Not a deal breaker tho'. Two thumbs up on everything food related! From the Margarita to the steak and cheese to the sweet potatoes to the lemon cake. Absolutely NO complaints. Would most def order again. Probably won't need to dine in again but definitely looking forward to carry out. Check out the pics of all of our entrées. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

Next month will mark one year since I discovered Down Home Comfort Cafe in Woodbridge, Virginia,…read moreand I can honestly say that finding this place has been one of the best things to happen to me. I was in town when I first stopped by, and what started as a visit turned into spending the entire day with the staff. From that very first day, I felt something special. These wonderful people are no longer just restaurant staff to me -- they are family. Now, every month when I fly into town, I make it a priority to spend the entire day with my Down Home Comfort Cafe family. I love the atmosphere, the food, the conversations, and most of all, the people. I even enjoy talking with the customers and recommending different entrées. It feels like I'm coming home every time I walk through those doors. And let me tell you -- the soul food is absolutely incredible! The food is made with love, and you can taste that love in every bite. If you're looking for delicious, authentic soul food and an atmosphere where you're treated like family, look no further. In my opinion, the best soul food cafe is right here in Woodbridge, Virginia -- Down Home Comfort Cafe!

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

The food was delicious. Zack was a wonderful server and he gave me extra onions on my shrimp and…read moregrits!

First & foremost, service is very hospitable and warm here. My expectation of what southern…read morehospitality is, Milk & Honey embodies that to a tee. The restaurant is modern, clean, and offers great brunch & dinner selections. The smothered chicken and biscuits were recommended and absolutely phenomenal! The biscuits landed in between dry & moist, which was the perfect vessel for the topical sauce. Chicken nice & crispy, eggs deliciously fluffy. The milk & honey latte is on the sweeter side, ask for light honey if averse to overly sweet.