Went to Southern girls in Uniondale for the first time. Ordered catfish and shrimp with Mac and…read morecheese and collards with a side of potato salad. Waited over 30 minutes for my food to be ready. The fish and shrimp, Mac and cheese and collards were good. They didn't offer or have any hot sauce or tartar sauce. And there was no cornbread. The potato salad was disgusting a total disrespect to the ancestors. It was very creamy, had a lot of what looked like small celery seeds and it smelled sour.

I was starving and it's so hard to get soul food in Nassau county! Anyway my friend speaks so…read morehighly of the Turkey wings so I tried them and unfortunately I got the last one , but luckily i was offered some fish as well. I enjoyed the whiting it was freshly made. That Turkey wing was sooooo good. I didn't get it smothered with gravy bc I don't like soggy skin I'm going to go back for them Turkey wings. I didn't really like the string beans but the mac tasted good as well! I was skeptical but I'm going to try the greens next time. I have heard good things. I'll be back :)

I stopped into this cozy spot after passing it many times on the highway and finally decided to…read moregive it a try. The restaurant itself has a warm, inviting feel. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I had the chance to meet the owner, Bobby, who was very approachable and took the time to introduce himself. My interactions him and his team I would rate 5-stars. I value supporting Black-owned businesses, which made the visit even more meaningful. One piece of constructive feedback: I ordered fried whiting, and the fish I received did not appear to be whiting. The fish was okay overall, but I would have appreciated being informed if it was unavailable so I could have chosen something else. I'm currently avoiding red meat, chicken, and pork and eating fish only during this Lenten season, so I'm especially particular about my food orders. Because of that, not receiving what I requested was disappointing. For that reason alone, I'd rate the food 3 stars. Because the overall experience was pleasant, I will give a 4 star rating--as I do plan to return to explore other items on the menu. I might order the whiting again, but will confirm the order before leaving and will return to sample more of the menu, especially since my parents love barbecue.

The family had a taste for soul food. Based on an IG story we decided to try Bobby Q's…read more We received greetings as we entered, and advised that we'd be helped in a moment. Even as the hostess was assisting another guest. She made sure to acknowledge that we entered the space, and the customer service continued at that level from entry to exit. The set up is cool. Has a restaurant, lounge and event space blend. Perfect for multiple opportunities to cover a patrons needs. On to the food. We ordered food to go. We tried different options as there were four of us. Portions were plentiful and packed well. My son says he really enjoyed the bbq burnt ends. I tried the ribs and Mac and cheese, my wife the pulled pork and spicy cabbage. Rounding the order out was mom, she tried the fried chicken dinner with cabbage and yams. I'd say the only item we didn't quite enjoy was the potato salad, left a little to be desired but all in all, everyone enjoyed their meals. I'm certain it would have been even better had we eaten in the restaurant as the food was freshly made.

I don't even know why I played myself. Placed an order for a pan of fried whiting for my baby…read moreshower. They gave me a price of 150. When I called to inquiry, they told me I only needed to provide a deposit. I go to pay the deposit then they tell me I have to pay the amount in full because they needed to buy the fish. What caterer says that!? I was already pressed for time so I just provided the full payment. The day of my shower that fish was terrible!! my guest even kept asking where did I purchase it from. I was so embarrassed. The fish was hard and lacked flavor. What a waste of money! I would never purchase food from this establishment again.

Food was horrible, greasy and stale. My children and myself got sick after eating the food.read more

Some of the best soul food I have ever had. I tasted the soul and the love from all I've eaten…read more The pineapple jerk wings, rasta pasta, beef ribs, Mac n cheese. So much, so good! I took a nice good nap afterwards. The people were so wholesome and loving, thank you for treating me and my family so well and to your cooking. Looking forward to eating more food from you all. This in the mall, but the food is so good you wont even remember that.

Amazing comfort food for my soul! I really needed this reminder of how homemade food feeds the…read moremind, body & soul. The seafood bique was delicious with lobster meat, shrimp & crab leg meat. I loved the fact that it wasn't thick and heavy. It was savory and flavorful. I had 2 big bowls and still craved more. The fish bites were so fresh and yummy, my 5-year old daughter devoured all of it in one seating. Next time I will double up on the fish bites and shrimp burger! That's how delicious they were. Gretel & Sons definitely deserves my Yummylicious Stamp of Approval! Two thumbs up!!!

This place is second to none. You might find a seafood spot that's just as good, but you'll be…read morehard-pressed to find one better. My boy and I are there pretty much every Sunday during NFL season, and honestly, we sneak visits in during the week too -- sometimes just us, sometimes with the wives, sometimes grabbing food to bring back home. The vibe is always cool, welcoming, and family-oriented. Jerry, the owner, is cool as hell and treats people right. The whole staff really does. Danielle, Jordan, Jose -- all love. Now let's get to the food. The whiting? Amazing. The catfish? Amazing. The fried lobster? AMAZING. The shrimp? Always on point. The mac and cheese is easily a 4 to 4.5 out of 5. I'll never say somebody's mac is better than my mama's, but theirs is dangerously close. The collard greens are solid too. Me personally, I like my greens with a little more soul seasoning and spice -- a little cayenne kick built in instead of needing hot sauce afterward -- so for me they're about a 3.5 to 4 out of 5. But I can tell they season them in a way that appeals to everybody's palate and lets people adjust it themselves. The salmon soup? ELITE. They sell out of it constantly, so if you want it, get there early. The only thing I'd personally add would be some crushed chili flakes and corn niblets to take it completely over the top. As somebody who cooks and runs a catering business myself, I'm extremely critical about food, so when I say this place meets the bar and raises it, I mean that. Jose is usually back there cooking every time we go, so I joke that they got him chained to the kitchen -- but clearly he knows what he's doing. Jerry and the family taught him well. Now for honesty: The potato salad isn't really my thing. I'd probably give it a 2.5 out of 5 because, again, it feels made to appeal to all palates instead of heavily seasoned-food lovers like me. Same with the cabbage -- but I'm Jamaican, so unless cabbage is Jamaican-style, you're probably not selling me on it anyway . But the important part is this: the foods people ACTUALLY go to a soul food seafood restaurant for? They absolutely nail them. And now they opened a Brooklyn location too. Trust me -- make the trip. Once you go, you're going to keep going back.

Drove from Queens about 2 weeks ago to try out this relatively new Black-owned seafood spot in…read moreFreeport, NY and was happy to find they had Whiting -- not only that, but the pieces were nicely sized, FRESH, fried to perfection, and not cut in half like a lot of places are doing lately. If they ever start cutting them, I'll stop going -- but for now, they've got it right. I also tried the fried chicken, which had a great crunch and was cooked well. Both the fish and chicken could've used a bit more flavor for my personal taste, but nothing a little garlic and herb seasoning from home couldn't fix. My parents enjoyed the fish too, and they're pretty particular, so that says something. The staff was courteous and I really appreciated seeing that the cooks were wearing gloves -- always a good sign of care and cleanliness. I love supporting Black-owned businesses, especially when they're putting in this level of effort. Glad I found this place -- I'll definitely take that drive again to return since I no longer patronize UberEats/ Uber.

I got the 2 big beef ribs from Randy today with 2 orders of Mac & cheese, Sweet potatoes, and…read moresalad. I couldn't reach the store by phone after I tasted the food once I got home, because his mailbox is full. The inbox is full because people are probably leaving messages saying how delicious his BBQ is --- try calling the number haha. Randy, thank you so much all the way from Astoria. We go to Long Island at least once a month. You'll be sure to see us again.

I came across this bbq spot from Yelp. It's a small takeout with two small tables to eat in. The…read moreservice is a little slow, the owner works alone during slow hours as stated to me. The turkey wings were seasoned well, you get two wings with your meal. Other places I've eaten at give you one wing so, that's a plus for me. The candied yams were tasty. The rice and beans were ok along with the collards. The brisket was really good, tender, seasoned well and juicy. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu. Two dinners cost me $40, a lil pricey

S & T Southern smokehouse was a refreshing departure for Long Island. They actually smoked their…read moreribs and their chicken. The ribs were pretty good. The chicken needs some work, could be cause I got the white meat. Thank goodness for that barbecue sauce. The sauce paired really well on the barbecue Pulled pork. The macaroni and cheese was delicious, cheesy and exactly like Southern macaroni and cheese is supposed to be and the yams were good too. Just so you know it is a food truck and the portion is small and priced a little high. I feel it was worth it to get that juicy tender smoked barbecue.

Unbelievable BBQ....you must go..meats are outrageous.....the smell got us, so we tried it. You…read morewill be back and tell people how good it is.

This is out go to drive through spot when anywhere near Hempstead village in the afternoon-…read more We love ordering the large collard greens - some cornbread and fried chicken thighs. Very authentic southern style cooking and vibe. Flavor never waivers.

I got the 8 piece chicken with a large collard greens as the side. I love love love their collard…read moregreens. I also got an order of the Spanish rice and cornbread. They were quick to take my order and it was put together in minutes. The restaurant is quiet and clean. I will definitely be back to order takeout again.

Thomas's is everything that you wish for in a true diner experience. From the minute you walk in,…read moreyou're greeted by their friendly staff members. The interior gives that nostalgic retro diner feel. On a Saturday afternoon, our wait was about 25-30 mins, but it flew by quickly. Thomas's is beyond generous with their portions from the egg skillets to the pancakes. Prices are extremely reasonable for the portions. And most importantly, everything here is absolutely delicious. My fiance & I ordered two orders of the blueberry pancakes, which was a mistake because of how MASSIVE each order was; we could've easily split one. We also ordered the sides of corned beef hash and ham steak. Highly highly recommend both. The corned beef hash is SO delicious & homemade, and the ham steak is huge! The staff here are really lovely and attentive. Our coffee cups never went empty. Parking is available on site, but incredibly difficult to get a spot. I wouldn't bet on parking here - be prepared to park elsewhere and walk over. Definitely our new go to diner spot!

I visited this little diner while in NY, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised…read more Friendly staff, and clean interior. We were seated immediately and our server took our orders. I had the croissant French toast, which was incredible. Flaky outside and was and gooey inside. The Irish breakfast came with blood sausage, toast, eggs, beans and ham and tomatoes, it was very filling and flavor packed! Prices were very reasonable, and for that, when I'm in the area again I would definitely stop back in for a hearty meal.

Jay was the best. Personable attentive and adorable. Great…read moretime, great food and GREAT service!

Food: 5/5 We wanted to get a variety so we ordered the JV…read moreMenu Package ($75) which we got 1/2lb brisket, 1/2lb pulled pork, 1/2 rack ribs, fries, mac n cheese, and cornbread. All the meats were smoked and very tender. They aren't overly seasoned and there are bottles of bbq sauces on the side so you can flavor as you like. Service: 5/5 The service is friendly and efficient. Staff are welcoming from the start and happy to walk you through the menu or make recommendations. Food comes out in a timely manner, and they check in just enough to make sure everything's good without interrupting the flow of your meal. Ambiance: 5/5 The ambiance has a modern rustic BBQ vibe with wood accents, a lively bar area, and a casual, energetic atmosphere. It's upbeat without being overwhelming, making it a fun spot for group dinners or casual nights out. The space feels clean, comfortable, and easygoing.