old fashioned soul food cooked ĺike my mother when she was alive this was my first visit(1/3/25) to…read moreartis daily bread i tried the fried porks they were good my husband had the oxtails he let me taste them omg i wished i had got them instead because i have never eaten oxtails in my life let's just say i will have them(delicious ) on my next visit

Not sure about their restaurant (word of mouth told us it's great) but their large scale catering…read moreservice was a massive fail tonight for my Wife's event. Grossly understaffed, not prepared. 12 pitchers of water for 70 tables kind of unprepared. Many Members who paid to eat had to serve food because they did not bring the required staffing resources kind of unp. Food was widely panned as awful at worst, mediocre at best. Owners and staff may be perfectly nice people. I don't know. This isn't a personal attack so that doesn't matter. It's a professional critique and In that regard, they failed miserably tonight. 3 months of planning undone by their performance. Buyer beware.

I went downtown to handle some business when the sudden urge for soul food took over me. After a…read morequick search, Raleigh Soul Kitchen popped up. While I didn't recognize the name, I recognize some of the photos on the website from social media. After a quick glance at the menu, I decided that I would be stopping by there to eat. I could have called or ordered online, but I wanted to put their claim for quick service to the test. Also, their prices weren't astronomical. Now, I was a bit surprised that the restaurant was located inside of a corner/juice store. But hey, I'm not Stranger to "gas station" food, so challenge accepted. I love the idea oc community innovation and joint-use spaces. The place is 100% take-out. Ordering was easy, but it can get loud in there so you have to yell a bit. Not all menu items are on the website. Do check the white board in front of the register. The day that I was there, strawberry banana pudding was a specialty on the menu. I didn't order it, but wished I had. I ordered, oxtail (it's auto served over a bed of rice and peas) with collards and mac n cheese, Catfish with Mac n cheese and yams, finally sticky ribs with cabbage and rice and pease. The collards were way too salty. They were cooked too mushy and I couldn't really taste the greens. The cabbage were almost too salty, but when paired with tbe rice and pease, they were perfect along both the oxtail and the ribs. The ribs were tender and delicious. A little over sauced for my liking, but still delicious. The mac and cheese and yams were delicious. Nothing special, but delicious enough that you want to order them at every visit. The stars were the oxtail and the Catfish. The oxtail were seasoned down to the bone and just perfect. This was my 4th try for oxtail since moving to Raleigh 7 months ago they have everyone else beat!! The portion was generous and I loved that it was automatically served over rice and peas as part of the meal. But the Catfish. THE CATFISH!! Perfectly seasoned and fried. My ride home was about 15 minutes and it was still crispy when I arrived despite being packaged in a Styrofoam plate. It was so light , crispy, and flaky. That will probably be my #1 go-to at this place. They were super busy from the time I arrived to the time I left so it took my order about 20 minutes. Try to call, order online directly from them or via doordash. Don't be afraid of the area. I know what tv teaches you, but just be open to exploring different communities. I can't wait for my next Catfish plate!!!!!

I always love a small, round the way, family-run good joint. The food is always good, people are…read moreauthentic, service is friendly and feels like family and home, and vibes are just so familiar and community-like. That's exactly what this felt like. Being a NJ native, originally from the inner city, this reminded of the corner stores where the best food is sold. I had the Catfish, Mac and Cheese, yams, and extra side of greens. The Catfish was nice and crisp, but I'm not quite sure if it's fresh caught. I'm not upset as this is a small run business, and it was still delicious. Now the Mac and cheese and yams were hitting! I didn't even want to eat them as quickly as I did because I truly want to enjoy them but I devoured every bit. The greens were ok, but I'm hard on folks about those lol But definitely support the local small businesses and if you're looking for some good soul food in the area, this is your place.

Best food in NC I got the hot Mac very greatly seasoned chicken cooked to perfection.read more

We are in Raleigh for a softball camp at NC State and were exploring the area. Iyla's is located in…read morea "food warehouse"... basically a trendy food court. FANTASTIC FIND!! The Dukes Chicken sandwich was great. Super crispy chicken, flavorful. The tater tots were the best ever. Hot, crispy, salty perfection. The pulled pork was Carolina true, sweet sauce, great bun, tender... delicious. Definitely a spot to grab a meal!!!!

The food is the best and cheaper than any other southern restaurant. I enjoy every time I drop in.read more

Food and service were great. Simple good ole down home country cooking with large assortment on…read morethe buffet. Recommend highly.

Great fresh sould food The place was ssooo clean…read more Staff was soo great and welcoming Me qnd husband will be back

I really wanted to like Nana Morrison's in Cary because I had heard so much hype about it, but this…read morewas a huge disappointment for me. As an African American woman, soul food is more than just food to me. There's a certain authenticity and flavor I expect when I walk into a soul food restaurant. I ordered several items and after tasting everything, I honestly ended up throwing the entire meal away. I took a bite or spoonful of each item just to give everything a fair chance, and every time I moved on to the next thing, it was another disappointment. The mashed potatoes had a strange aftertaste that I couldn't get past. I don't know if it was the gravy or something else, but something tasted off. The barbecue ribs tasted more boiled than slow cooked and were completely drenched in sauce. The cabbage was overwhelmed with vinegar and lacked seasoning. The mac and cheese tasted more like overcooked noodles with cheese instead of flavorful baked mac and cheese. The cornbread was dry, and even the cake was dry. I will say the restaurant was clean and the employees were friendly, so I have no complaints there. My issue was with the food quality and value for the price. Spending around $80 for a meal like this did not feel worth it at all. Maybe other people love it, but based on my experience, I don't understand the hype. The food just did not taste authentic or well prepared to me. I wish I had stuck with my original plans and just gone to Mikey's Diner in Wilson, North Carolina instead. At least I would have left satisfied. For me, this wasn't worth the drive, wasn't worth the money, and I won't be returning.

My place of employment (750 people) had a catered event 5/20/2026. We have one every year and the…read moreBBQ restaurants we've had previously have had more complaints than compliments. So, this year we tried someone new. Marty's. The food was exceptionally made. I ate things I normally haven't liked all my life, tried it, and fell in love and wanted MORE! My favorite was the BBQ pork! Are you kidding me? And then add their sauce on top.....COME ON......I was FLOORED! I am hoping with all my might there is some extra we can take home. However, I doubt it because everyone ate UP! The service was great. Very accommodating and professional. I hope we will continue to use them!

We were traveling south and were interested in sampling some BBQ for lunch. We came upon this…read moreplace and found it to be quite popular with the locals as there was a line around the block for the drive through. So we thought we would give it a try. The good news ... from what they had to offer, the food was quite tasty. The bad news ... the offerings were limited. From what we saw on the menu, it seemed to be mostly chicken (with a lot of it fried) and some chopped pork. Now I know this is the Carolinas so brisket may not be an option. But the pig is so revered I thought we would see that offered a number of ways, and at least see some baby back ribs on the menu. Not sure this place is named properly as I expected to see more BBQ than anything else on the menu, and that is simply not the case.

OMG!! The wife and I came out to NC for a wedding. My wife uses Yelp to find good food. She knocked…read morethis one out the park!! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed. We were shown the menu and placed our order. This is down home soul food!! The atmosphere inside was wholesome. I bit into my baked wings and almost fainted. So moist and flavorful. Their Tru Lemonade is the truth!! If you are near Creedmoor, NC, do not pass this place up!

Put it this way, If you're from out of town and looking for Grandma's cookin away from home DO NOT…read morecome here. TERRIBLE FOOD. Customer service was fine. But I was dang so pissed. I spent my money here. The equivalent of a frozen tv dinner disguised as soul food.. I went to the location in Roxboro and they don't have a location on yelp yet.

Let me tell you something about Nita's Kitchen--it's the REAL DEAL! I was so impressed by the…read morelevel of attention and ability to address the busy patrons coming during lunch time and friendliness that was provided during our visit Wes exceptional! Although it was busy, the attention to ensure you were not forgotten was in the forefront and the staff would check-in to let you know your order was being prepared! Now..let's talk food...Nita's is Legit on the providing quality food! We had multiple orders: Chicken; Shrimp; Okra; Yams; Mac & Cheese; Chicken Tenders and Fries! All of the food was hot and prepared perfectly! I am a straight up fan..100%! If you heard about Nita's and haven't tried..you are doing yourself a disservice..Make it a priority to get there..you will be glad you did!

The food here is absolutely, positively FABULOUS--exceedingly good and full of flavor, love, and…read morecomfort!!! Oh my, oh my, OH MY GOODNESS!!! I could barely contain myself with every single bite--seasoned just right, cooked to perfection, and served with such warmth and care. I'm still thinking about it, still tasting it, and already wishing for more! Now listen--don't walk...RUN there!!! ‍ I mean that literally. Run, drive, fly, float--whatever you have to do! But let me lovingly tell you this: this is NOT fast food. It's made fresh, with intention, and worth every second. So call ahead and pre-order if you're short on time--or bring your patience and be ready to wait a bit. The atmosphere is set up mostly for takeout--so grab your order, head home, and get ready for the blessing you're about to unwrap. You will NOT regret it. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in this culinary experience--from the kitchen to the servers, to the heart behind the recipes. You truly served something special, something soulful, something unforgettable. May God bless the hands that prepared it! " With love, gratitude, and a full belly, - A very happy and satisfied sister

Southern Harvest Soul Food - 3 out of 5 stars…read more I hate to be the guy who leaves bad reviews, especially after giving a place multiple chances, but this was unfortunately the last straw for me. I drove nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, excited to try the oxtails. Upon arrival, I was told they were no longer being served because they were out. This marks the third time I've driven there specifically for oxtails and was unable to get them due to being out of stock. This wasn't late in the afternoon either--I arrived right at lunch opening. I know what some of you are thinking: why not call ahead? You're absolutely right. That mistake is on me, and I've definitely learned that lesson. On a previous visit, I tried the shrimp and grits, and I'll give credit where it's due--they were actually phenomenal and easily the best thing I've had there. Unfortunately, my other experiences haven't matched that quality. The last time I visited, I settled for the brisket burrito. While sweet and savory can work together, this one was overwhelmingly sweet and just didn't hit the mark. I also asked for a Diet Coke and was told they only had Sprite, regular Coke, and water, which was surprising. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which had almost no flavor. For a southern soul food restaurant, that was pretty disappointing. I don't plan on coming back. I'm not mad--just disappointed. I hope this review helps others avoid making a long drive expecting a specific dish only to find out it's unavailable.

The food was delish, I had the shrimp and grits well seasoned a decently size portion and all…read moreingredients blended well together. My daughter had the sausage n biscuits she said they were well made , a bit salty and spicy but overall pretty solid. The service was adequate we did not have to wait long for our food, the ambiance was nice on a chilly day was warm with wam music and delicious smells. We will definitely be back.

Reopened recently and doing great things. Have been here twice and loved both the phili cheese…read moresandwich and the fried scallops. Hope to be repeat customers again

Really disappointing and our experience did not meet the prior Yelp reviews. Fried chicken had a…read more20-minute wait so opted for the fried chicken sandwich. Turns out it was what appeared to be frozen chicken tenders. Fries were cold. Ordered a dozen hush puppies and they all but 3 or 4 came over cooked. I would not have served. The BLT sandwich was fine and the accompanying fried okra were nothing special. The place itself was pretty odd in its layout. We will not return.