BRING YOUR WALLETS AND STRETCHY PANTS!…read more We went as a corporate outing group of 5. The front door is a little tight cause as a popular spot there's a bunch of foot traffic. The lady at the front door was a bit staticky but she got us sat fairly quickly so we could deal with that. Vibes are all wooden, but not creaky. Could be a cool date spot, it was very casual so we were able to be a bit boisterous. Good place to chat and blend in. Service was great and friendly and attentive. The waitress we had always made sure our cups were full and we had napkins and what we needed. We didn't get any alcohol, I got an Arnold Palmer, the wife got a midtown. They were both pretty good, I don't know what the difference was but they slapped. Free refills on sweet tea was dope too! The food came out pretty fast for the portions and quality. The wings are a must get, get the large and if you don't finish air fry them back home (reheat is good) (I would get sauce on the side, we did buffalo). We got like a desert style cornbread with syrup and powdered sugar, not normally my jams but totally delicious (my coworker ordered, I am not into sweets; still 10/10). I had 2 buffalo shrimp and they were also good, I didn't get a flick but that's a safe pick. The mains are pricey (typical soul food prices) but fire!!! Portions were good but the quality of goods and meat are awesome. I eat at a lot of places, the quality was really high here so I think the price tag was fair. My wife got the catfish, I got the stuffed salmon. For our sides we got the greens, cabbage, and the Mac & cheese. I had a couple of things I personally like that I feel would have enhanced the meal but the overall outlook is that this is the place to go. The greens were salty as heck and didn't have like a turkey neck or smoked anything in it, could be a regional preference but that was missing for me. The cabbage was also cooked really well and didn't require much but had no sparkle. Great texture but the flavor wasn't there, I'm also Caribbean so maybe what I like is different, the crunch with a kick would have gone far and maybe some salt from the greens in there. The Mac and cheese was good, I like a creamier one but this will suffice tbh. Overall I'm going to give them a 8.9/10. I could have gotten the wrong things or went on an off day but they certainly delivered and the service was GREAT. I would deff revisit, it's got a lot of charm and personality. The staff were amicable and the bathrooms were clean. I would recommend this spot if you're visiting Richmond!

Late to the party but here I BE! This little establishment with its wood floors, high booths and…read moreimpressive black art seems crowded and tight BUT...once you get IN? You absolutely get why. Getting in is the trick. There is no waiting area. The bar is small and fully stocked. It took my family about 45 minutes to be seated. The dining room, wood and walls covered in beautiful paintings of black artwork filled with families celebrating and enjoying huge plates of southern cuisine. Our server, LENA was very helpful and friendly. She made sure we knew what was what. She was Awesome. Okay now this FOOD! So much food and everything hot and fresh. You'll be tempted to order an appetizer. I observed the portions and decided I couldn't eat all that... in a week. Definitely getting the fried oysters next time though. The "Fish Boat" comes with 2, 3 or 4 pieces of whiting. It's fried and the onion and pepper "sauce" is a mustardy, vinegar concoction that compliments the fish perfectly. You have your choice of two sides. Typical southern specialties. Collard greens (no pork added) were delicious, with a little kick; Candied Yams and a BRICK OF CORNBREAD. Light, soft sweet cornbread... my goodness. I don't think I can do this food the proper justice it deserves in this review. The chicken strips; the Alfredo were just as good. Even their version of an Arnold Palmer, (The Uptown) was done right. It's worth the drive and definitely worth the calories. If you love southern food, seafood with an ample serving of back in the day hospitality, (it's on the PLATE) stop by and come hungry. My family said it tasted like Thanksgiving. Family cooking seasoned with love. That's exactly right. Oh! GET THE CAKE... for later

I really am the HUGEST advocate and supporter for our black owned businesses and restaurants; but I…read morethink that I'd be doing my community a disservice if I wrongly rate my food experience based solely on just that....I ordered two plates: baked turkey wings with baked Mac and cabbage and meatloaf with gravy and mashed potatoes and green beans. The turkey wings were flavorless. They tasted like they were baked with water and its juices that accumulated in the pan from cooking. The Mac and cheese did not own up to its namesake and the cabbage was salty but tender. So I'll give an A+ for texture. Next up is the meatloaf plate: where do I even begin? Let's start with the meat:absolutely dry. I am not certain as to why it was not cooked WITH the gravy, BUT it wasn't. Now the GRAVY: OMG! THICK and straight out of the McCormick, Pioneer or Great value, Kroger or whoever else makes powdered brown gravy mix. Literally mixed per instructions and boiled til thick and nothing else was done to it. No seasoning. No nothing. Listen, I use that pack gravy; but you gotta know what to do with that when you're using it. Mmkay?? Mashed potatoes were homemade which I love; but the dollop of the same meatloaf gravy was ladled on top; so I was unable to even enjoy that one thing on my plate that actually made sense.....the green beans: SALTY! And the cornbread that people had previously raved about that 'was moist and cake like' was dense and had not a drop of sweetness in it. The star of the show was the roll that came with my turkey wing plate. I just warmed that in the oven and threw a bit of honey butter on it because I literally could not consume that food. Our people really gotta do better when it comes to advertising 'soul food', because that comes with expectations that you will deliver a meal that is going to be of comfort and nostalgia. I was EXTREMELY displeased.

In my search for salmon cakes, I found Harold's and it wasn't too far from where I was staying so I…read morecalled in my order of salmon cakes, eggs, potatoes, a corn cake and a pancake. I arrived and the owner and I talked while my order was getting bagged. This is a takeout only restaurant so call your order in. They also do pop ups around town so follow them on social media. The food was delicious and exactly what I was searching for and I'll be back to try something on the dinner menu.

One of the best carry out experiences I've ever had. The food was hot and ready when I came to pick…read moreit up. And as expected, it was delicious. Inside the restaurant, it was softly-lit, not crowded, and felt peaceful, great for a family gathering or after-work get-together. I can't recommend Rose's Kitchen any higher than I do right now.

We ordered on Door Dash…read more Overall, our food was pretty good. The batter for the Stuffed Catfish and 3 Piece Whiting was a bit salty but still flavorful. The Mac and cheese was dry but still tasty, yams and collards were on point. The Blueberry Lemon Glazed Cornbread was missing the glaze and had a bread pudding consistency, the Cabbage was a miss. Not sure if we'll order from this restaurant again when we're back in the area.

The food is fantastic!! I love the light breading on the shrimp, seasoned very good, and the greens…read more& Yams were delicious! Everything was good that I ordered!! Best Soul Food Spot in Chesterfield, VA!!!

I absolutely love Gummy's! The soul food is amazing and full of flavor. You can really taste the…read morecare put into every dish. The service is always great, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere has a warm, family, home-style vibe that makes it feel comfortable and inviting. It's the kind of place you will want to keep coming back to for good food and good energy.

Food, service, and ambience was good. The seating sucked for my group of 7. Drove all the easy from…read moreNorthern VA to meet friends and we were unable to be seated at one table together. I will not likely try this place agsin.

I finally got to the new location of Lillie Pearl. The location is great. Right at the triangle…read morewhere the Maggie L Walker stature stands on Broad St. It's open and airy with two levels of seating a a nice bar. We were there late Saturday night(8:30pm). The server, Briana, was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Personable, great smile, friendly, and knew her stuff. We ordered the brussel sprouts- they were great with a nice heat from the sauce. We had the crispy skin salmon, which came with a nice fresh salad, The skin was amazingly crispy and the flesh was flavorful. I asked Briana to surprise me with something good and boy did she deliver. It was their porkchop served over some super tasty mashed potatoes. Note that this is not how they are usually served, it was Briana's favorite way to eat this dish so she made the decision for me. The porkchop was very very good. Nice grill marks, onions, and a very nice cream-based sauce. This was so so good. They are doing great food at this new location and I will be back again.

They are back!! I am…read moreso happy. I have waited so long and I am grateful that they reopened. This family owned business has the best seafood in Richmond. The staff is so nice and approachable, always welcoming. The food is still good and I now eat eggplant, thanks to them. I will definitely be continuing to visit and order from them. Please note that it is still very limited seating and mainly a carry out.

My husband and I just recently tried this place because we've been seeing it on social media…read more Let's just say we loved it so much, we had to run it back a week later lol The owners are truly nice and sweet. They made a point to check on us throughout our meal, making sure we had everything we needed, which made the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. Now, for the food: everything was amazing! It was clear the food was cooked perfectly--the seafood was all perfectly fried and golden. For my meal, I had flounder and scallops with sides of garlic fries and potato salad. My husband had the catfish and shrimp combo with garlic fries and coleslaw. Everything was amazing, but def try the garlic fries for one of your sides, fire! I can't wait to try more of what they have on their menu.

Me and my boyfriend tried this place last weekend and we will definitely be back!! Their food is…read moredelicious and their portions are very nice as well. My favorite things we tried were the ribs and loaded fries, they were addicting.

Amazing food, incredibly friendly staff, and just overall great experience. This is a small place…read morebut about 8-10 two seater tables, and a bar area. Easy music playing to listen to and the you can tell by the visitors coming in, this is a local place where people are people not profits and everyone is considered family. Come hungry, eat plenty, leave satisfied with plans to come again!

Their service was very sweet. Their food is sweet. I purchased their collard greens, green beans,…read moreand mac&cheese. The collard greens was very vinegary and sweet. The green beans were brothy and good tasting. The mac and cheese was bland and had no salt. I'm kinda upset cause I was craving some good southern mac. This was not what I thought I was going to receive.

Fried chicken and fried fish! I chose the 3 jumbo fried wings w/2 sides + citrus sweet tea…read more The wings were fantastic!! The Mac & cheese was good and although I liked the collards overall, they were sweet.