FINALLY, I made it here to actually eat! Other times, the place was packed and I was overwhelmed at ordering at the buffet. Came on a Saturday @ 145pm. The dining area was open and so was the bar. So, I sat at the bar which is spacious and very clean. I got 2 regular menus then inquired if they had Happy hour there, since a sign said HH. Turns out, they DO!! Starting at 2pm - 6p on the weekends!!! They have a smaller HH drink & food menu. Since it was my first time, decided to try the food out first. I got 3 Fish tenders $7, a regular side of candied yams ($6) and a HH Rum Punch ($7) The fish tenders were good. came with tartar sauce Candied yams were HOT! like, straight up heat, like they were still boiling in the oven. They were too hot for me to eat there. Home, after they cooled down, they wee very sticky and a little too sugary for my likes The Rum Punch, was rail but Strong! I saw someone order a Margarita and that was very big The Bartendar was super sweet! I also had cornbread. Tasty! I would def. come back for HH during the week They also validate parking there read more

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Carolina Kitchen is one of those places that always delivers when you're craving comforting Southern food with generous portions. From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and the service was attentive throughout our meal. The atmosphere is casual, making it a great spot for lunch with friends, dinner with family, or whenever you're in the mood for soul food. The food definitely lived up to the hype. Everything came out hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The portions are generous, so you'll likely have leftovers to enjoy later. Whether you're stopping in for their signature fried chicken, seafood, or classic Southern sides, there's something on the menu for everyone. What I appreciate most is the consistency. It's the kind of restaurant you can return to knowing you're going to get a satisfying meal every time. If you're looking for a place that serves hearty comfort food in a welcoming environment, Carolina Kitchen is definitely worth a visit. read more

Dined in with two friends to get quick bites after an event. I think the customer service was okay and the restaurant was not busy/full. I enjoyed the fried calamari after receiving the Cheese Fries. I sent back the cheese fries because I didn't think it would be nacho cheese. read more

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We love the food and the atmosphere at the restaurant! Everything is just delicious!!

My name is Laporcsha Haggins Peoples (Ms Black Tennessee USA 2026). The food and the hospitality were impeccable. This is by far the most soulful and welcoming restaurant I have ever been to. they will make you feel like family, I highly recommend! read more

While in the area for an appointment I decided to checkout Carolina Kitchen for a quick carry out and I wasn't disappointed as it tasted just how I remembered back in the day. So as i walked in I was greeted by more than one person saying welcome that definitely was nice they even asked if I wanted to taste any of the sides now that's wonderful when you have trouble deciding what you want but I landed on the Mac and cheese with the collard greens and I may say that was a great choice. This restaurant has a wonderful down south feel and you just know you're going to have some hearty soul food it's a great warm feeling. Crab cakes definitely a good! I'll return soon hopefully to sit and eat. read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Maryland Crab Cakes with Mac and cheese and collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Came here for the first time with a small group of friends. Hubby and I ordered a mixed drink, jerk chicken sandwich, with cajun fries, and blackened catfish with collard greens and mixed vegetables. Total for my husband and I came out to approximately $59 (not including tax and tip). What's Hot - Menu. Good variety, with the exception of vegetarian and vegan dishes, which is addressed below. There are plenty of seafood options, bbq meats, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. - Quality. Pretty good! Their cornbread muffins are so tasty! They're served drizzled with a buttery maple honey, which is unique and unlike the cornbread I've come across in other restaurants. All my food was well-seasoned and not too salty. I tried my friend's mac n cheese and it was delish- good texture and very cheesy. Quality mac n cheese is difficult to find, because you want a good amount of cheesiness that isn't runny. - Portions. Good size portions and enough to get you full on just one dish, not including an appetizer. - Price. Reasonable and good value for money, especially given the portions My blackened catfish was $29, the mixed drink was $12, and the jerk chicken sandwich was $18. - Service. Good and reliable. We asked the waitress for separate checks within our group. She accommodated us and was able to track the different orders within our group appropriately. - Layout. Nice layout inside and good space, especially for groups. On the day we were there, it was very hot and humid inside. The inside of the restaurant had extra fans, which helped keep the inside cool. What's Not - Parking. Because this is located in a plaza, parking can be difficult to find. Be aware there is a parking garage and the restaurant will validate parking. - Menu. Vegetarian options are limited, including for vegans, so just be aware. - Portions. The blackened catfish I ordered only came with one shrimp. Their menu description makes it sounds like it'll come with a few shrimp, so I was surprised that it was just one, so just be prepared. - Quality. The texture of my catfish was somewhat rough and not flaky. Hubby liked his sandwich, but said it wasn't spicy, which was disappointing. Final Answer Worth returning to when I have a craving for southern food. read more

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No one cares in the establishment You place orders recirve messages that orders are ready for pick up yet your still standing waiting in the establishment. More staff then guests yet no accuracy or professionalism. Its terrible wether you dine or take out. Ownership needs to do better or close. read more

Nooooo!! This is my 2nd time visiting this restaurant. I will say the 1st time was before covid and the food was delicious!!! This time oh, no!!! Never again! The food was horrible, the establishment has gone down. From the large rat traps directly on the floor. That tells me a lot and it's a no for me. read more

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First, I would like to say Marisol was very attentive and she also makes a great drink! It was so good that I had to ask for her manager Yvette and she was just as friendly as she was! For happy hour, I would not bypass Carolina Kitchen and I will be back!! read more

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Unbelievable!! we got food around 3:30 - 4:00 PM today. Brought the food home and my husband went to eat his and found half of a punched/smoked cigar thar had been cooked in his greens!. I called the restaurant and was told it wasn't possible. See the pictures!!! read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - A part of a cigar cooked in the collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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We had 2 orders of baked chicken and gravy over rice, mac and cheese and collard greens on Father's Day. My food has never been so nasty where I couldn't eat it, the gravy was extremely yellow and not edible. I only ate the greens and cornbread. I used to really enjoy them read more

A friend visiting from out of town, and I wanted to try some place new, for Sunday lunch. We both got the pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches with Cajun fries and sweet Corn bread muffins. It was such a generous amount of BBQ and so delicious. The staff of engaging and while at the noon hour on a Sunday morning we were the only eat in guests, the cars were double parked outside with a steady stream of carry out orders. I will definitely come back again! read more

Carolina Kitchen has been a staple in thr DC area for awhile. This is the first time I did delivery. The food was packaged thoughtfully for delivery, making sure my fried foods wouldnt get damaged. I can appreciate that. My only big grip was that i didnt get gravy with my mash potatoes. If I would have gone in person that would have been an option. read more

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Ordered some veggie sides to go from here and it satisfied my very specific craving for collard greens, black eyed peas, mac& cheese and cornbread. The greens here are smokey and flavorful, not bitter or tasting too much like vinegar. The peas had a hearty broth they were cooked in that was seasoned well. The mac and cornbread rounded out this 3 side entree plate and gave me a great taste reminiscent of home. read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Side of Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese and Cornbread Muffins with cinnamon Honey Butter. - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Been coming to Carolina Kitchen for years and mostly to this location, with occasionally visiting the DC location. Nice setup inside restaurant with takeout in the front and dine in seating toward the back. Fairly clean. Tables are properly spaced. But, do like to suggest to change out the lighting color, they one they have now makes the entire restaurant looks dull yellow. Food: delicious wings, chicken and cornbread. If you like fried southern cuisine, here is your spot. We like the sides as well: cabbage, rice and mac n cheese are my personal favorites. vegetarian options are limited . They do have salad. Other than salad, the only other vegetarian option will be some of the sides, but do not include cabbage and greens because they are cooked with meats. Drinks: they have a good selection of wine, liquor and nonalcoholic drinks, not an extensive list but good enough, especially given the reasonable price. Props to bartender Kirstin, who s beautiful, friendly and courteous. Service: mostly good, but can be inconsistent, especially since there has some Internal management and staff fluctuation. There are very limited street parkings.Do have a paid parking garage across from the restaurant. Very convenient. Normally cost $4 to park for 2-3 hr. Do recommend by IG @WineDinenVacay read more

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I am a true regular at this restaurant prior to being on Yelp so, this is my 1st time reviewing this restaurant. I have always and will always rave about this black owned business. I have been to almost all of there open restaurants aside from a few new locations. Pros~ The food has always been on point every time I have came to any location. The corn bread muffins are brought out to the table with a buttery cinnamon glaze which is super sweet and delicious. I typically get a fish which could be salmon or catfish either fried or blackened. The sides are always bomb starting with the Mac and cheese, collard greens, sweet potatoes and potato salad. Yes, I order extra sides every time I go. Cons~ For this particular visit the service was just ok. The wait staff appeared to be very tired. I didn't see the familiar staff I have been use to seeing during my visit Dawn who would come over to our table for conversation. The major turn off for me was the paper print out menus. I did not like it at all because they were easily getting wet due the drinks sweating. The font was different sizes so it was very difficult to read. Some items were not available during dinner time but, it was not listed on the menu to reflect that. Overall, I am pleased at the growth of this restaurant chain with different locations including one much closer to me being built in Owings Mills. I have always taken friends and family to this restaurant because I enjoy their food so much. I will definitely return and hope the minor feedback is addressed. read more

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I order from this location frequently and I do enjoy their food. I decided to try something different and use their catering services. They were offering different catering packages for thanksgiving holiday and I chose the silver platter which feeds 15 people and it included a rotisserie turkey, Mac and cheese, greens, yams and cornbread. My pickup time was Wednesday 11/23 @ 11am. The pickup went smoothly, I was in and out and the staff was very pleasant and even helped me take my food to my vehicle. What I didn't do was check everything to make sure all items were correct. I was so caught up in the smooth transition I failed to check. After arriving home I discovered I received 2 trays of yams instead of a tray of greens, so I had to go to store and purchase greens. The food was good and my family enjoyed the meal and we had a good time. I contacted Carolina Kitchen Friday to explain what happened. Let me say that Yvette I think she may be the manager but she worked with me from start to finish with this order and was very accommodating with my needs. She apologize and offer me several different options as to how I can be compensated for the missing dish, I chose the option to receive a credit so I will be visiting soon to get more food. I will definitely use their catering services again in the future for another event. Next time I will check all dishes before leaving to make sure everything is there. read more

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It was my 1st time visiting, my friend recommended it because it used to be one of his favorite soul food restaurants, so I decided I'd give it a try since I was craving soul food for a minute now. The atmosphere was very relaxing and not too loud. Getting a place to sit was not an issue since we usually would sit at a bar instead of an open table. I requested an orange juice "was too acidy". Ordered an Old Whisky Martini "was good" Had shrimp appetizer "was ok", cornbread appetizer "was ok", I had spicy chicken with rice, " which was okay but could use some more seasoning & the chicken was a little bit dry" Mac & Cheese was a 6/10, and mashed potatoes were a 6/10. My friend had chicken wings along with mac & cheese (not sure what the ingredients in the wings were), he ended up having a bad reaction and ended up with swollen feet and hands. After meds and resting he is doing a little bit better but has a slightly annoying stomach pain. Overall, I'll say 4/10. I'm sorry but the only reason I didn't give a 1star is because the server "Kiersten" gave excellent customer service. The prices are ridiculous read more

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Take out today-- My family member told me that her job catered their Juneteenth event using Carolina Kitchen. She said the food was so delicious that the pans of food were eaten quickly. This made me think that I will be passing there on my way from the office, so I decided to stop by and pick up dinner. I am so glad I did. We ordered two meals; however, I only had time to take a picture of one. All of the food was delicious! I need their recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. Although, I like my macaroni to be a little bit more firm, I still give theirs five Yes, 5 stars because it's cheesy with a good quality cheese and it's flavorful. The collards are done right with great flavors; not too soft and and too firm. The yams apparently were a hit and not too sweet. Now if you like sweet that carrot cake icing is beyond sweet. The portions were large and I was only able to consume 1/4 of my plate, so there are leftovers for tomorrow. The service at the counter was prompt and friendly. Thanks Carolina Kitchen, you did your thing today. read more

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Food took a long time to come out. We ordered before the table next to us and they received their order 1st. The waiter changed the credit card the wrong amount. read more

The Mac & cheese is bad & was not made good, meatloaf is okay. The green collard greens is not good either my plate over all is a 2/10. The service was weird the workers there act super weird & the place looks old & outdated. read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I use to absolutely love this place. They have been getting ridiculous with the prices before the tariffs. Now they are just doing to This small contained of Fried Okra for how much. read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Fried Okra - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Marisol & Twon are 2 of the finest bar and staff members I've met in a long time. I myself work in the food/beverage industry and can definitely appreciate phenomenal customer service. read more

Ok so let's get into it. We got there and was told it was a 30 min wait. You know when they say that it's actually a 10-15min wait. Well this was actually 30 minutes plus. Finally we get seated and as I am walking I notice the restaurant has plenty and I mean PLENTY open tables. So I'm like kitchen must be slow. We sit and order, I order the lobster platter and my husband orders fried chicken, mash potatoes and collard greens and extra corn bread. Fried lobster was a no go for me ( I am from nyc) , shrimp was ok, spicy chicken wings were good so order that. Mac n cheese was Macin, the mash potatoes were good. My cocktail was also really good. Fried chicken was a bit too fried kinda dry but it was thoroughly cooked. All in all 6.75/10. Took too long to seat and serve us. Food was decent a little salty for my taste but ok. Server was nice but again took forever to eat . Ambiance is family oriented.p read more

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Carolina Kitchen has always been a pretty solid choice for good Soul Food in the DMV. I couldn't believe when I realized that I haven't given them a rating or review. I hadn't been in a while but I recently went to the Hyattsville location with my best friend for a meal before hitting the movie theater next door. We didn't have previously made reservations or anything. So, we had to wait about 45 minutes to be sat, which was fine because we are both pretty patient people. Once we got sat, our server was very nice and attentive. He took our order pretty quickly and brought our drinks and some cornbread muffins. Now, let me tell you, I must have forgot how good those cornbread muffins were...and Carolina Kitchen had to refresh my memory. So glad they did. They were delicious...warm melted honey butter all drenched in them with a light dusting of cinnamon on top. Absolutely delightful! Me and my friend just had to order another batch...we couldn't resist. Notice, I didn't get a picture of those muffins...that's how fast we ate them. Lol...10 out of 10 for those muffins. Both me and my best friend ended up ordering the same thing. We got the Meatloaf...I had mine with a side of Cabbage and Greens. The Meatloaf came with a BBQ sauce on top with a bit of shredded cheese on top. Pretty good portion size (it was thicker than it was wide) and flavorful. I'd give the Meatloaf an 8.5 out of 10. The Cabbage was decent, but not as flavorful or as soft as I'm used to. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. And the Greens were pretty good. I'd give the Greens an 8 out of 10. I will definitely be back. Also, I loved the music that the DJ was playing in the restaurant. Very nice touch to the experience. Overall, my experience was a 9 out of 10/ 4 of 5 stars. read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Meatloaf with a side of Cabbage and Greens. (Sorry about the lighting) - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

The food was good. Nice comfortable environment to eat in. Staff were nice and friendly and the line went at a very good pace. I definitely would return for more food. read more

Dined here 12/26/23 and unfortunately our experience wasn't one we'd like to experience again. The wait was 15 min and the place wasn't full. Looks like they only had one server. On the day after Christmas by a movie theater that is NOT ideal. 1. They weren't serving any alcohol but it's a bar and grill. 2. The cornbread was a plate drenched in way too much butter. We sent it back and asked for less butter and we never received another plate of cornbread. 3. Appetizer - We paid $17 for 6 medium shrimps - smh 4. We waited a long time for our entree and everything was oily. We left the food there. 5. Lastly, the waitress didn't know the menu. If a customer asks how a dish is; we expect some knowledge. 6. We were seated by a window and there was a draft. Me and my daughters were disappointed and left hungry. Spending over a $100 for nothing. Never again! read more

I am writing about my experience at the Hyattsville location. Customer service has declined over the years. It's just not the most welcoming environment. I visited this location yesterday, a few minutes after opening and was literally the first customer. The cashier wasn't the most pleasant, and when I reached in my bag to check the cornbread, it was cold. I asked her for one that wasn't cold. She grabbed one from off the tray and gave it to me with no apologies. She went back over to the tray with the cornbread and continued packaging. I had ordered a small beverage with my meal and was never given the cup. As I stated, customer service wasn't warm and friendly so I really didn't feel like saying anything else to the cashier. Since I could reach the cup and lid myself, I did. She then tells me I have to pay for it!?! I pulled out my receipt because I was positive she had already charged me for it due to how much my bill was. Again, no apology for her error. Very disappointing experience. Not only with the customer service, but also with receiving a cold piece of cornbread and collard greens that didn't taste fresh. On a positive note, my fried chicken, potato salad, and beverage were delicious. In hindsight, I should have asked to speak to the manager while I was there. Since I didn't, I wrote this review instead, which I rarely do. If you are going to visit Carolina Kitchen I recommend the Capital Heights location. I've had better experiences there. read more

This was my first time at this location, When I lived in DC I use to dine at the original location in Largo Town Center. This location was bigger and the food did not disappoint me nor the drinks . Monique a beautiful young lady was my waitress very attentive and great recommendations. I had the smothered pork chops over rice, Mac and cheese and greens. My cocktail was a cherry Margarita read more

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First and foremost the food and ambiance and atmosphere was nice. Good staff and bartenders. Kudos to Twon and Marisol.

Ok, ok, ok...let's start by saying that I truly truly adore this spot simply because the food is always good and it just reminds you of when you to your granny house who walks and slides her feet(that's a great thing) if you know, you know...lol!!! Hearing that "Welcome, Welcome, Welcome" brings a smile to my face every time and the service is always top notch and you're made to feel WELCOME...the ambiance of this establishment is always super chill and laid back, always CLEAN...but, the smells of that food coming from the back will have your taste buds DANCING and the flavors never disappoints me at all...the portions will have you in a corner(SLEEP)! Side note: that banana pudding by itself will make your day or night that much better! Everything was PHENOMENALLY DELICIOUS read more

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Thank you so much The food was amazing absolutely delicious Definitely will return again next time I'm in town. Lisa and Reggie Adkins read more

Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill - Amazing Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

This place I have ordered from on Door dash 4 times and have gone in person once. I love the BBQ chicken,, greens, macaroni and cheese. and love the cabbage along with the meatloaf. I highly recommend and will be ordering the meatballs next. When I went to the restaurant the place looks great. read more

Literally the best soul food restaurant I've had. I'm not easily impressed by food... especially when it comes to soul food. A lot of places label themselves as soul food restaurants but aren't up to par. Carolina Kitchen is good! We visited D.C for my birthday in 2020. The next time I'm in the area I'm for sure going back! Around the time we went COVID cases were pretty high. They had dividers separating the tables and socially distanced well. The line was long but we arrived at the perfect time. To sum it all up, they don't owe me a thing! read more

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I had food poisoning from the jerk chicken, which was masked with salt. I called them, but they said the manager was in a meeting. I won't recommend anyone going there--it was the biggest mistake of my life. read more

Food is always seasoned , cooked with love ! Delicious Usually a busy establishment but the temperature of the food and the service is always good read more

Carolina Kitchen is always a winner! My husband and I visited the restaurant two Sundays ago. We were on a double date with another married couple. This location is still enforcing mask requirements, limited capacity and all of the tables in the restaurant are separated by floor to ceiling curtains. Even though I am fully vaccinated, I appreciate that they are working to keeping their customers safe. The food is always fantastic!! You are served very large portions for very affordable prices. They definitely have been affected by the recent food shortages, as a few items in the mines were not available. But I am glad to know that they have not increased their prices since the pandemic. As much as I love Carolina Kitchen, the drive from Baltimore county is quite far. But there is good news! A new location is coming to Owings Mills very soon! I cannot wait! Hot, buttered cornbread right in my backyard! read more

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By the time we got there, kitchen was closed so had to eat from the buffet. I had the salmon with mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese and collard greens. There was a white sauce that they recommended with the salmon which was delicious. The meal as a whole was good, I'd return for the menu experience. read more

Hi went to Carolina Kitchen in Hyattsville. Disappointed the greens were horrible. All Hispanic no blacks esp cooks for a soul food restaurant. Had to take greens home and fix it. Won't be back. read more