This is the second soul food spot I've tried recently, and hands down, Soul City was the better of…read morethe two. I purposely ordered the same exact meal I had at the last place, fried whiting, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes, so I could really compare, and every single thing was better here. The whiting was crispy, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The mac & cheese was really good, and the sweet potatoes were on point too. Honestly, the food itself was a 10/10. No complaints there at all. What brought my overall rating down to a 9 was really just the atmosphere. The restaurant is very small, which is fine, but it wasn't the cleanest. There were boxes in the waiting area and quite a few flies flying around, which definitely took away from the experience. The person behind the counter was really nice and polite, so no complaints about the service either. Overall, Soul City gets a 9/10 from me. The food was definitely a 10/10 and much better than the first soul food spot I tried. I'd absolutely go back, I just wish the atmosphere matched how good the food was.

The food was ridiculously delicious, especially the mac and cheese and yams. The catfish was good…read morebut i took too long to eat it so it cooled down but i bet fresh, it would be amazing. The store seems like a mom and pop restaurant so the service was very personable. The ambience isn't the best it is not a sit in establishment and very small and cramped but they have an A from the food inspector, so it's definitely clean and up to code. Will definitely be coming back.

I was very disappointed with my experience at Rockaway Fish House. The customer service was poor…read morefrom the start. Our server was rude and seemed irritated that we asked questions about the menu before ordering. As customers, we should be able to ask about the food without feeling like we're inconveniencing the staff. The server's attitude made us feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, the food was just as disappointing. Much of it tasted processed rather than homemade. The candied yams, green beans, and collard greens all appeared to come straight from a can. The macaroni and cheese was dry, hard around the edges, and tasted old, as if it had been sitting out for quite some time. Based on this experience, I don't feel the food quality or customer service justified the price. I was expecting fresh, flavorful Southern cooking and friendly hospitality, but sadly, I received neither. I hope the restaurant takes customer feedback seriously and makes improvements because there is a lot of room for better food quality and customer service

After almost 15 years of not being here in New York bragging about how good Rockaway Fish House is…read moreI finally come to New York on Father's Day weekend go to Rockaway Fish House the place I've been bragging about all this time the food isn't what it used to be but one thing that hasn't changed is the nasty & rude attitude of the people that work there even if you say may I have something they still give you attitude they still look at you like you're not the one paying for the food that they're preparing to keep their business afloat that will be the last time I will visit this establishment because people that pay money for food deserve better service then the attitude & the resting B!@#h faces that they give customers

Great spot to grab food. This is a store that sells cooked meals. They typically make one batch of…read morefood for the day and once something runs out that's it. But if you go around 12/1 PM you're guaranteed to get what you want from the menu for that day. The staff is very friendly, especially Mr. Vince and they are priced really well! The most I've paid for a meal is $7, but of course that can go up or down depending on how much you order. I highly recommend the fried chicken here. Very moist, seasoned, crispy and far from oily! The veggies are typically seasonal. Spinach here is pretty great though. Other items you can find here are meatloaf, mac and cheese, hot wings, and various rice. For me it's conveniently located, and has become sort of my go to place. They also provide catering services. Highly recommended!

Reached out to them to cater a breakfast for a community meeting. They delivered on time, but…read morebetter than the food was great. A touch of down home soul food cooking. Properly seasoned more than enough for the food, and the variety was great. We are definitely signing up for them to cater the next one. Thank you!

Overall the food was pretty good... I ordered the turkey wings with yams and collard greens plus a…read moreside of mac and cheese. The greens were on point and do were we the yams! Turkey Wings were flavorful and tender. But the Mac and Cheese was a hard pass. Just bland and not good at all... Customer Service was good. Most of the staff seemed friendly. So other than the bad Mac, why did I only give 3 stars? I was grossed out watching some of the sanitary practices of the staff while waiting for my food to be prepared, for example, wiping the counter then hanging the cloth on the oven handle is just a no for me. I get trying to keep the place neat and tidy, I'm just observant and aware. Reading other reviews, idk if I just came on a good day or what. but based off of my experience I would give this place another try

We ordered the Chicken and waffles, shrimp and waffles, and oxtail with rice to share and finished…read moreoff with a banana pudding. First off their chicken is on point! Not dry at all. HUGE even. but one of our coworkers chose honey garlic on top of the red velvet with syrup and OoOoOoeeyyyy that was sweet! That's on us though for choosing that combo. The Shrimp and waffles was a weird thought at first but why would it be!? Anything fried with waffles is good! The Oxtail was tender and soft. Definitely well seasoned. paired with some coconut rice and beans. The Banana Pudding was a bit small for the group. We thought we at least get a small pint for the price. Overall it's not bad of a spot.

First time here. Big menu lots of sides. Prices are fair but use a calculator. The menu is set up…read moreto trick you. Also a 2 piece fish and chips is 1 piece that's cut in half. . Fish was ok. Fries as well are not the fries they show on the menu board Chicken and waffle I got 2 thighs. Chicken has zero seasoning. Waffle was made fresh and it was excellent. Staff was sociable and establishment is clean. Limited beverages though. In this neighborhood they could make a lot of money if they up the ante on beverages and sell the food they show on the menu. Place is less then 10 minutes from JFk so if your a driver it's perfect

They are (in my opinion) better than other fried chicken spots in the area. The food is good. Not…read moreonly the chicken but other things like the side dishes as well as some other mains. The place is a little distance away from my place of residence so I drive kind of far to get here. They have a small parking area on the side which is good. Decent size establishment. When I went in I was greeted. He took my order and I asked a few questions about a couple of items and got positive answers. I went back a second and third time. That means I liked it. Thank you.

My father did the storefronts for this business. I have…read morebeen going here for almost 50 years (not a typo). I haven't been there in a few years. I stopped by yesterday for a fix. I got a slab of ribs, sweet potatoes, rice and peas and peach cobbler with a side of bbq sauce. First let me say I could drink glasses of the bbq sauce. All the food was pretty much better than mine and I'm a chef. Run don't walk for the best kept secret. They more than ribs A large selection of delish soul food from chopped bbq to smothered pork chops and chicken, collard greens and more. I wouldn't patronize a place, especially a food joint for nearly 50 years if it it sucked.

I love Rib Shack, I love a little messy and savory food as well, I ordered via online to revisit…read morethat first time I had it while working at the Y in 2017 somewhere around then and I ordered from here it was very tasty. Love everything about them especially those greens, flavorful as heck, can't speak on service I've never been there physically, give them a try!

Queens Soul Food is a small takeout spot, there's nowhere to sit and dine in but the customer…read moreservice is always amazing. The ladies are so nice and the food is good (for the most part). They offer samples on any and everything. This may have been my 4th time eating from here. The food I've had in the past was good. This time the food wasn't as great but it was still decent. The greens were salty and the Mac was bland (the candy yam juice on top made it better). But it was still edible.

This take out spot just opened and is off Jamaica Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. It was not noisy…read morebut I was there when they 1st opened. Seems to get crowded in the afternoon . This restaurant identifies as Black-Owned . There is no parking and it seems to be causing congestion as there are people double parking to pick up orders . The staff are friendly and they serve a full menu of soul food and Jamaican food . They will let you sample some items . The menu is extensive and expensive but what I tried was delicious. On the Soul Menu BBQ Turkey wings - they were good ! Smothered turkey wings BBQ Ribs Beef Ribs Fried chicken Fish - I had Catfish which was delicious ! Whiting Porgies Shrimp Collard Greens -not bad but needs some work . Candied yams Mac and cheese - I wasn't a fan Beans - I think Lima White rice Potato Salad Tuna Macroni Salad - I liked it but it's got a lot of Mayo Dinners come with corn bread . Jamaican Menu Jerk Turkey Wings Oxtail Stewed chicken Jerk Chicken Rice and Peas Cabbage Plantain They have dessert as well though I think I remember chocolate , red velvet and carrot cake . But I had the Banana Pudding ! It was excellent ! Made with vanilla wafers ! They deliver on door dash .

This neighborhood was in need of a soul food spot. You have to go into the coliseum mall to find…read morethem which is the only part that might hurt this place. Other than that the food is great!! The max and cheese is delicious and the yams are drenched with cinnamon which I love. The corn bread is soft and dense and just perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good home cooked meal.

From the owner: Best soul food in Queens beat chicken and waffles and fry fish and chicken in Jamaica queensread more

Excellent beef patty; I tried the spicy and it was delicious. The coco bread was also very good,…read morebut my personal taste is to eat the beef patty on its own. I ate the coco bread separately and enjoyed it. It was soft and fluffy and mild in flavor. A got here a few minutes before it opened, and by the time it opened, there were 5 people behind him on the line. We'll be back to try the other flavors!

Their chicken soup is good. I got a small with a curry chicken patty/ cocoa bread. Solid lunch…read morefood. Sometimes they have attitudes but that's every Jamaican restaurant. No seating, no indoors, just a pick up and go place.

Amazing food, the food is made fresh so there is a wait for the food. I recommend calling ahead and…read moreshowing up for the food to reduce wait time.

I Love Magic Soul Food....They Open One in The Coliseum Mall downstairs in the food court...the…read morefood is always good and the staff is ok...