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I visited Cori's on a Monday evening. The decor was really nice. It was chic, modern and had a good esthetic for a date, girls night, boys nights, etc. I would have given this place a five star however they refused us drinks and we couldn't sit at the bar. We also had to order to go because they had only one server. I was annoyed because we noticed people were already at the bar and we saw the bartender serve someone drinks while we waited about 25 minutes for our to go order. We were okay with being refused seating because of low staff but watching other staff serve as bartenders was absurd. We could of sat at bar and waited for our for, but we just stood at door. I will say the food was very good once I started eating after we left. I had the spicy Cajun salmon pasta, cornbread, and a side if sautéed kale. I enjoyed everything. The servings were very fair. Especially the cornbread. It was huge and we definitely had it for about two days. It was like a mini birthday cake. Haha. I wish we were seated so I can enjoy the full experience but, everything happens for a reason. I only gave pictures of the decor. I was so hungry and forgot to take a picture of my food. The food won't disappoint. I do recommend.
Been eyeing this place since a friend put it on my radar -- and so I decided to take advantage of their extended happy hour on Tuesdays! Normally, HH is until 6:00, but it's until closing on Tuesdays, which is 9:00 PM. It's off the beaten path a bit... in an area of office buildings and it happens to be randomly located at the bottom of one. So I parked and stepped in to meet my friends who were waiting at a high table. The menu can be accessed from a QR code on a sheet that also has their social media handles. I was there for a good 10 minutes before our server came back to the table -- according to my friends, he was checking in every few minutes just before I came... what luck! But when he finally did, I ordered drinks and food. I got the catfish nuggets and tuna flatbread -- which looked more like tacos, but both were absolutely delicious! The remoulade with the nuggets was addictive, and my friends were raving about their food too so I had to try. My friend's fried green tomatoes were tasty, but the star was the goat cheese fondue... WHOA! Yeah, I could just eat that by itself, my gosh. For drinks, I had a margarita and the Tropical Storm Cori, which had ginger beer and other things in it... they make great drinks! The place has date vibes for sure, and I see potential for greatness. I'll be back to try even more things. Yay for new Black-owned business!
Cori's Modern Kitchen has been on my list of places to try for at least a year or so. Today, I finally had the opportunity to swing over to Camp Springs to check them out. When first entering Cori's, the hostess was warm and welcoming. She led us to our seats and our server Endia was quick to greet us and take our orders. I ordered the Creole Sausage Omelette; it comes with a side of breakfast potatoes. My best friend that was dining with me got the Crab Cake Benedict. We had conversation of course and didn't wait too long before our food arrived. My omelette was very flavorful with the spicy Ground Sausage and the Andouille Sausage giving most of the flavor. However, I asked for my omelette without the peppers and onions and they were added in. Also, there was a very small amount of cheese inside the omelette and my omelette was hardly lukewarm. I was so hungry and the flavor was on point. So, I just ignored that it was kinda cold and ate it anyway. Lol I'd give the omelette a 7 out of 10, but I suspect that if it had just a touch more cheese and was at least warm, I would have given it an 8.5 out of 10. My friend said she really enjoyed her Crab Cake Benedict. She liked that the Crab Cakes had hardly any filler in them and they weren't over or undercooked. She also loved that the potatoes were nice and crispy/browned, perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Cornbread Skillet late in the game after seeing another table get it. Glad we did get it, it was good! Moist with pieces of corn within it. The butter was good too. Real butter, none of that margarine stuff. Endia, our server, was great! She was very attentive the whole time and we even met one of the managers who was very friendly and personable. Overall, I give Cori's a 9 out of 10 (4 out of 5 stars). I will definitely be back. I saw some Fried Green Tomatoes on the way out that I'm gonna return for dinner or lunch for.
I was in search of a crab cake and a stumbled upon Cori's. I ordered online. I received a text when my order was ready. The entire meal came to $33.00. My crab cake was lukewarm and I was shocked at the size of the side salad. The salad dressing was amazing. I can tell it was homemade. I was also surprised that my tea was not filled to the top, and the aioli sauce was half full in the container. I'm mot sure if my $33.00 was well spent. I pass the restaurant all the time. I was a little disappointed in the food appearance, and the amount.
The food here was really good! Visited on a Sunday and surprisingly it wasn't packed at all. The servers were really nice and were very attentive to the needs of my party. I ordered the catfish sandwich which came with a very healthy price of catfish. I also had the opportunity to try the cornbread and fries green tomatoes. I would definitely go back because the food was flavorful and proportioned perfectly.
Came here for happy hour to celebrate my birthday recently. EVERYTHING was good! Atmosphere, service, price points, décor, drinks, and food. What we had: TROPICAL STORM CORI MARGARITA CORNBREAD SPINACH DIP FRIED GREEN TOMATOES CATFISH NUGGETS The food was well seasoned, and the sauces made it even better. I will be back. Often. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish
I went here for brunch on Sunday. The food was great (I had deviled eggs, blackened salmon, scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, and sautéed spinach)....but everything else about my visit was terrible. Our reservation was at 1:00. We were seated at 1:30. We did not finish eating and receive our checks until after 5:00. And there were no more than 25 people in their restaurant.... Which seats (at least) 50. Our server only had our table (table of 7) and another table of 6. That is it. It took over an hour for him to take our order. It took another hour for us to receive our order. We had conversations about this with the manager AND the owner about how slow everything was. They were flippant and unapologetic. We were there so long that happy hour started. (Happy hour starts at 3:00.) we had a very long dispute about whether happy hour applied on Sunday. The manager said that even though THEIR signs and their website said "happy hour every day" it really meant "Monday-Friday". This was unacceptable. I do not recommend. I may come back to the bar during happy hour (during the week ) but I would not come back for a full meal.
This restaurant is off to a great start!! My friend and I were running late for our brunch reservation due to the insane beltway traffic, but I called a head of time to let the restaurant know we're still on our way, and they stated that they were still able to accommodate us...fantastic!! When I arrived, the outside of the building is very unassuming, and had me worried that my friend was going to flip out once she arrived to the place-she's not from PG County btw :). However, once you step inside, this place is very nicely decorated with a grey palette, gold metallic accents, and plenty of other neutral colors and clean lines. It looked like something out of HGTV...super cute!!! There's also plenty of free parking right out front, and there are bonus spaces specifically dedicated to the patrons of the restaurant. The staff overall was pleasant and diligent in their efforts, but it does seem like this restaurant is still working out some basic kinks. Yelp pro tip: double check your bill for accuracy before paying. And ask of clarity regarding what you are paying for in terms of the drink packages. Also, I assume most of the food is made to order, so do not be in a hurry here, and do not arrive starving..you've been warned!!. Otherwise, The food was quite good!! My favorite was the lamb chops, mac and cheese, and cornbread (which is sweet btw). My friend loved the lemon pepper wings and the shrimp and grits. The restaurant did not seem busy at all, in terms of the amount of people dining inside restaurant at the time, but since they seemed short staffed, everyone there was working their tail off..so kudos! I highly recommend trying out this wonderful black owned business!!
Ordered some takeout to good. Everything tasted AMAZING!!! Has the crab cake sandwich. It was delicious. Also had the Mac n cheese. Also on point. And the chocolate cake. The service was great. Food was delivered hot and in good packaging. I have no complaints about this place. It is located nearby too and the inside looks pretty good. Nice ambiance. I'd order from here again.
I finally tried Cori's! We had the crab dip, cornbread, chicken and sausage pasta, catfish bites, and Mac and cheese. The crab dip was good. It was different to have it with pita chips but it wasn't horrible. The cornbread taste like cake, so delicious. The catfish bites were good... Very well seasoned. The Mac and cheese was good, but the noodles were very soft maybe even over cooked which threw off the flavor for me. The chicken and sausage pasta was missing the sausage lol so that was interesting. The people were friendly but the service was extremely slow. There were a total of 3 people in the bar area and we didn't get asked about refills or if we wanted more drinks. (However, my margarita was delish) The appetizer took about 45 min to come out and the food took over 1 hour to come out. For this reason, I am reluctant to return. They were also out of the desserts that I wanted to try, which was disappointing. Definitely try this place out for yourself!
Came here on a random date night with bae. We like to try new spots and this one is one we have passed by but never got to try. We were NOT in any way disappointed! Every single thing we ordered was better than the item before. The lemon pepper wings were flavorful and the waiter told us to make sure to add the fresh lemon wedge over the chicken before asking for Ranch or Blue cheese. And once we did that we devoured the whole plate. Lol. The cornbread was filled with bits of corn and covered with a sweet butter. Definitely took some home. I ordered the brussel sprout and zucchini pasta and added salmon. It had a flavorful and healthy butter sauce that made it taste great. I don't usually eat the skin on my fish but the way it was prepared I didn't even realize I was eating it! So good. Bae got the chicken and sausage pasta and immediately was calling the waiter to tell him that it was that good. Will definitely be making this a regular in our rotation of dinner spots.
We came here to celebrate my daughter's 6th month birthday as well as my mom's retirement on a Tuesday afternoon. When we arrived, they weren't crowded at all and we were able to be seated immediately. For our orders, my parents got the Surf and Turf, my wife got the salmon dish, and I got the Fried Catfish Sandwich. For appetizers, we got the mac & cheese as well as the cornbread. I have to honestly say, I was impressed with the food. Shout out to whoever picked the menu because this food was gooood. The catfish sandwich was really good, although I wished the bun had been toasted just slightly more. The fries that came with it were unique in that I hadn't seen fries like this before, but maybe I just hadn't experienced them enough. The surf and turf was excellent according to my parents and the salmon was fresh and didn't seem frozen. The mac & cheese was some of the best I had but the cornbread was top-notch! I'd come back just for the cornbread. They didn't have much of a drink menu, just wine and beer I think. They might be working on getting their liquor license which I think is what will really get the business going! The decor and everything seemed very good and ideal for a date night. If they ever were to get a proper drink menu, I think this place will take off!
Another hidden gem in Prince George's county. This is a quaint black-owned restaurant with friendly service and good food. The fried green tomatoes & catfish nuggets appetizers were really tasty. However, I preferred the remoulade sauce that came with the nuggets vs the goat cheese fondue that comes with the tomatoes. We also had the fried chicken sandwich & fried catfish sandwich. Both were good but the catfish sandwich could've used a little more seasoning...it was a pretty thick piece of fish. The portion sizes are good also. The only downside was that it took a while to get our food. I'm assuming there's only one cook. We were one of two tables in the restaurant and still had to wait quite a while. I'll definitely return to try some other things on the menu. I would've given 5 stars if it weren't for the wait. read more
6 years ago
A new favorite nearby!!!! Me and my family ordered in through door dash. I had seen good reviews but wasn't sure what to expect; not having eaten here before AND ordering delivery. I will just go through what we ordered.... Surf &Turf - my husband said that the crab cake was really good (it also looked really good and it didn't seem to have too much filler), but the steak was overcooked. He said that the flavor of the steak kind of made up for it being overcooked though. It had really good flavor. (The steak being overcooked was the only reason I subtracted a star). It also came with spinach and mashed potatoes that were reallllly good as well. Pork Chops- One of the best pork chops that I have tasted. Thick cut and it is very tender for pork. Came with the fried sweet potatoes (forget the actual name). The sweet potatoes are just okay. I really like the crispy breading but I think we all prefer sweet potatoes not fried (but they weren't bad, just not our favorite) Brussel Sprouts - Flavored very well with the exception of the salt. A little too salty. Overall? We are definitely ordering here again. Inwould like to try it after the pandemic ceases. Great find! Pork Chops - One of the BEST pork chops that I have tasted. Nice portion. Thick cut and tender. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I were in the neighborhood and decided to try Cori's. The exterior is not very impressive but the inside is modern and clean. We didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent. He got the French toast with bacon and home fries. I got the smoked salmon salad. We got a carrot cake to go. It was very good. We'll definitely go back. read more
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My first time ordering from Cori's Modern Kitchen and it was great. I had the Catfish sandwich and crispy potatoes were delicious. I will definitely be there for the GRAND OPENING in a couple of weeks. My friend had Shrimp m Grits and she was floored by how good it was. Will come again! 2nd visit I had Shrimp n Grits. OMG! Delicious. read more
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My Husband and I are tired of the usual fast food deal. So last night Saturday November 6, 2021 we check out this "Best kept secret". I'm always skeptical about new food, new places, and yes even Black Owned! I must say... We were very surprised to find out that this little spot right here will become a regular for us. I had the Cajun Salmon with Rice Pilaf Brussel Sprouts and I added some shrimp. Absolutely Delicious!!! My Husband who ate his food too fast ordered the Cheddar Burger with Bacon and fries. We will definitely be back to visit. My 22 year old Daughter said it's like being at home. Great job Cori's!! read more
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Cori's Modern Kitchen is delicious! It's my 2nd time here in a week and it hasn't disappointed. We had cornbread and catfish nuggets to start. I enjoyed the chicken cobb salad and hubby had spicy creole salmon pasta. Be sure to tell the funny bartender Terri that we sent you. read more
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Just, spectacular food! The owner Ryan is the cook! Honestly, we were driving by in a hurry and chose something fast not expecting much... we travel and try 5 star restaurants regularly and boy how glad we were to find this little gem. And the waitress, Tiana! Even that she had a mask on, you could still see that she had the most amazing smile! read more
4 years ago
My compliments to the chef. The food was amazing. I requested something that wasn't even on the menu and it was created. I'll definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Had brunch with a party of five. Table mimosa was a bargain. All of the food was fresh, perfect temperature. I had the drunken French toast and it was out of this world! The cornbread appetizer was delicious. The honey vanilla butter was the perfect topping and I've never had whipped cream like they served. I almost didn't need the syrup, but I'm a hummingbird so I put it all on my french toast. Our waiter was very attentive. All of the staff was very pleasant and welcoming. The food came out at the appropriate time and we never felt rushed. I gave them 5 stars even though the bathrooms need some work. I will definitely return for brunch. read more
6 years ago
I stopped in here while waiting to get my oil changed (the only other choice was Red Lobster-hard pass). Everyone I saw had masks on, very well spaced out tables, hand sanitizer and entry and exit doors propped open with a great breeze. I got the fried chicken sandwich at the servers mention that it was his favorite. Super delicious sandwich, spicy slaw on it was so good too, French fries were some crazy shape I had never seen before and they tasted almost like deep fried mashed potatoes, so good. You can tell these guys are making great food, it's a bummer they're open during such a tough time. Please eat here because I need them to stick around so I can come back for the Mac n cheese. Cant wait to be back! read more
So I came here for a meet up with one of Facebook groups and I was surprised. The restaurant is kind of hard to find and is in a high rise building on the bottom floor. They only serve wine and other drinks but no liquor. I had the sweet red win and it was delicious. I also had the shrimp and grits. The grits were cooked to perfection. We also had cornbread and lemon pepper wings. Everything was delicious. The only downside was the service is kind of slow but they servers make up for it with great service and great attitudes. It is also a black owned business. I will definitely be back and recommend it. read more
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Came for my son's 18th Birthday for Brunch, food was absolutely delicious!!! Waitress was very Amazing! definitely will be returning for Brunch read more
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The food is great. I was truly surprised. Please support this young black man! The only reason I did not give it four star a because of a small net issue they was flying around. But I have been back with no issues. read more
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If I could I would give this place 10 stars! The food was incredible and I couldn't put it down. I had the salmon with rice pilaf and Brussels sprouts. It's exactly what I wanted because I wasn't interested in any fast food or anything fried so this was just perfect. Good food, cooked to the temperature I wanted (medium) and great portions. I also ordered the garlic spinach and mashed potatoes and they were fantastic. Nothing was overcooked which is am pet peeve of mine. I'll be back ASAP! read more
6 years ago
Seen the new restaurant with new photos pop up on Uber eats (which means it's close to my house). I gave it a try and what was delivered to the door look just like the photos as well as tasted great. For me to leave a review it really must be amazing.. More importantly it's on this side of town give this place a try. read more
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2000 5th St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Eckington, Brentwood
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