Everything was great from the experience, music, food & drinks, customer service. I will be coming…read moreback next time I'm in town.

If you're into amazing menus, and out of this world food...accompanied by live performances to…read moreserenade you as you enjoy your meal. Well look no further than Kelsey's on Pacific Ave in Atlantic City New Jersey !!! The ambiance is so alive and bubbly, without being over the top or a distraction from your dining experience. The entire staff at Kelsey's move with awesome energy on every level. At every turn I was met with a smile, and a warm welcome. The band was taking request and kept the environment upbeat. Now let's get to the good part ? The food !!! WOW... I literally almost melted when I bit into the cornbread ( unreal how good it is ) and once I got to my salmon, over vegetable stir fry with rice... I was floored with how fresh everything was and how their season game was completely on point. ( FYI: the cabbage is so bomb ) If you're planning a trip to AC anytime soon... please put Kelsey's on your outing list and I promise you won't be disappointed !!!!

What a great find in AC! Friendly staff, great attitude,…read morenice portions, strong huge mug of coffee. We left very satisfied. Highly recommend! We might go back tomorrow.

My granddaughter and I ate here for lunch on last Tuesday while we were attending a youth…read moreconference at Harrah's in Atlanta city. It was some of THEE BEST soul food I have had in a long time. Too bad I forgot to take pics of the food. I ordered fried Cajun catfish, potato salad and collard greens. The Cajun catfish and potato salad are to die for, you hear me???? The collard greens were okay but were not seasoned the way I would have liked. Also, they don't serve bread with their meals. Would have loved a piece of white bread or cornbread. My 14 year old granddaughter ordered fried chicken wings and was sucking the bones. She also ordered the Mac n Cheese which she said was to die for! She, too, felt the collard greens were okay but nothing to write home about. Neither of us ate our greens. We wanted to order sweet iced tea which is usually a staple in most soul food restaurants but at 2:30pm they had already run out. Also, we wanted to eat in the dining room but they said the dining room closes at 2:00pm :-( so we got our food to go and ate in the car. Mind you, it was about 90 degrees outside but we turned the air conditioning on in the car and enjoyed our lunch. Too bad I discovered this place on the day before I left the conference because otherwise I would have been eating here everyday of the conference.

Another year, another 5-star review!…read more Johnathan yet again was the gem at the bar! Great service, drinks how we like them, and food worth another visit! Love this place!

I enjoyed the food here and want to come back to try other dishes. I got the crab dip which was…read moregood, but you didn't see much crab. It also comes with fresh and hot baguettes which were enjoyable. I really enjoyed the Cajun pasta. It came with big shrimp and delicious noodles, extremely creamy too. The brisket sandwich was decent, but you could definitely get better brisket elsewhere. The brussel sprouts were really good. It had candied pecans, bacon, and feta cheese mixed in it. It's in a shopping center with plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is a pretty casual setting. Our server was also the bartender even though we didn't sit at the bar. She was also friendly.

I had this carry out on my bucket list for awhile, so my niece and I went there for carry out. it…read morewas delicious and the portions were enough for 2 people. Our only complaint Is that the greens were a little too hot

I really wanted to enjoy my experience at Rude BBQ because the atmosphere and service made a great…read morefirst impression. The ambiance captures the feel of a true smokehouse, and the aroma throughout the restaurant was incredibly inviting, which had me looking forward to the meal. The staff were outstanding, they were friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit. Their hospitality was easily the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the expectations set by the atmosphere. The brisket nachos lacked flavor, as the brisket was dry rather than tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The cheese sauce on the nachos was also quite bland and didn't add much depth to the dish. The mac and cheese was another disappointment, with very little seasoning or cheese flavor. It had more of a stovetop-style texture and taste, whereas a richer, baked version perhaps with Gouda or a blend of flavorful cheeses, would have complemented the barbecue much better. Overall, while the excellent customer service and authentic smokehouse ambiance made for a pleasant visit, the food quality and flavor fell short of expectations. I hope the kitchen revisits some of these menu items because the restaurant has a strong foundation and plenty of potential.

I ended up hungry and in Owings, MD, and multiple positive reviews led me to Pinky's Eatery. As…read moresoon as I parked and got out the car, I smelled BBQ. That was a good sign. When I entered I was a little overwhelmed with the menu, but Aiden at the register was super patient while I looked over everything. I decided on the jerk chicken with mac & cheese and cabbage and collards. While waiting for my order, somebody brought a fresh rack of ribs in from the grill, so I sure did get back in line to add an order of that as well! The jerk chicken and the ribs were both excellent! They were cooked well and super flavorful and juicy. I wasn't too crazy about the sides, but they actually tasted better when I reheated them the next day. I still gave 4 stars because the customer service was awesome!

If the term "soul food" has any significance in your life, you MUST get this food. My only…read moredisappointment is that it is not a sit down restaurant and that it isn't open more hours. This is authentic American southern cuisine!

Oh my gosh, I love this place!! it's a hidden gem and I tell everyone about it. It's like you…read morewalked into a family dinner every time you go. The atmosphere is so welcoming as well as the staff and the food is made from scratch and downright delicious.

Great service! Best ribs ever!! Love the atmosphere!! Will order pie when I make reservations next…read moretime! Pie was all gone! Every thing was delicious!!

02/20/26 5 Stars **…read more Wife and I were in Annapolis for a doctor's appointment, and afterwards she asked, "Where are you taking me for lunch?" I jumped on Yelp and started searching. I had heard about a seafood place in Severna Park, but I wasn't in the mood for seafood. That's when I came across Betty Lou's. As soon as I looked at the food photos, I knew that's where we were headed. It was about a 20 minute ride from Annapolis not bad at all. Betty Lou's is located in a shopping center. There were a few cars in the lot when we pulled up, but I wasn't sure if they were there for the restaurant or other businesses nearby. When we walked in, there was one person sitting at the bar. We asked if we could sit there, and the bartender (don't remember her name) was very pleasant and welcoming. She thanked us for coming in, and when I mentioned I found the place on Yelp, she explained that everything is made fresh to order. They have an excellent selection of craft drinks on the menu, the assortment of cocktails and wines that look very good. My wife ordered an iced tea, and I had the Jimmy Red Old Fashioned. The drink looked fantastic, and she took her time carefully measuring each ingredient. That's how cocktails are supposed to be made balanced and flavorful, not just tasting like straight liquor. If I wanted that, I'd just order bourbon neat. For lunch, my wife ordered the meatloaf with collard greens and roasted potatoes. I had already decided on the chicken pot pie after seeing it online. I did find it a little strange they don't offer mashed potatoes as a side with meatloaf, that would've made it a home run in my opinion. When the food arrived, everything looked excellent. The pot pie was larger than I expected compared to the pictures, and the meatloaf was a generous portion as well. After the first bite, I can honestly say it was one of the best chicken pot pies I've had loaded with tender chicken, carrots, onions, celery, and a rich, flavorful gravy. And the pastry crust? The BEST I've ever had. It was big enough that I had leftovers for dinner. My wife's meatloaf was tender and flavorful, and the collard greens were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The roasted potatoes were just okay again, mashed would've put it over the top but that's just personal preference. She also had plenty leftovers for dinner. The food was great, the décor was nicely done, and the service was excellent. If this place were closer to home, it would definitely be a regular spot for us. We need something like this down in Calvert County. Overall, if you're looking for a great meal and well-crafted drinks, Betty Lou's is absolutely worth the drive even if you live a little ways away.

We visited for the first time last night, Friday June 12,2026 @ 8pm. Based on all of the great…read morereviews I thought we were in for a treat. We were sat pretty quickly & our waitress was great. But half way through she handed us over to the bartender, who just seemed inconvenienced that we were there. My husband had just finished a beer when she took over (which was in a can, not a tap beer), she asked if he wanted another, he said yes, and brought some draught beer that definitely wasn't what he was drinking. We are very easy going, so that wasn't even the end of the world. But she wasn't very friendly so we just went with it. The food. We ordered rockfish bites for an app, chicken pot pie, bacon wrapped shrimp & Mac & cheese. I will say, everything came out quickly. Rockfish bites: Not only were they bland & salt-less, but not all of them were cooked all the way through. The bacon-wrapped shrimp were ok, but cold in spots. The chicken pot pie: This is the reason I came. Certainly you can't mess this up, seeing how my favorite pot pie is from KFC. My standards aren't that high. I wish I could add a photo to a low review. I've never seen the inside of a pot pie that was dark gray. It didn't look appetizing at all, but it's a pot pie so I'm not basing anything on appearance. Once I took a bite I realized that it was gray because there was SO MUCH ground thyme in it. Like they dumped a whole jar in there. It wasn't even edible. The Mac & cheese was really good, I wish I had just ordered that. Before you reply that we should have said something, we already felt like we were an inconvenience to the bartender & she didn't even care enough to serve the same beer that was originally ordered. We didn't even want to deal with her. So we chalked it up as a loss. Of over $100. This place is so cute, we really loved the ambiance & wanted to love the food. We definitely won't be back, but I don't think it's going to be around much longer anyway.