Holy fkuc finally some good fkucin food WHOOSH. Holy shiz. Do yourself a favor and come here. If…read moreyou like spicy food, like for real, get the Caribbean Jerk Wings. You're also gonna get a cornmeal waffle and you're gonna dip the waffle in the wing sauce. I just experienced the rapture. Vibes of the place are incredible too. Service was minimal but good enough. It's a QR code based ordering system so you're not really interacting with servers much.

Service is bar service where the bartender takes your card when you walk inside and ask for your…read moreorder and if you want to close out. Seating inside is limited and outside patio covered is ok. You might see a group with a dog or two on the patio!! Ambiance is nothing special and bathrooms are clean. Food is cajun spiced! Chicken dishes good and very hot. Gangsta gumbo was ok. Cajun spiced mussels were good. The mac and cheese had hair in it. Host forgot to put in our order for Cajun mussels when we mentioned to him was the reason we came in the first place! They ran out of oysters! Mussels had a strong taste you may not like if you are not fully into cajun spice and flavor. French singing band showed up which was sorta unique. Draft Beer was not that great. No parking street parking.

Wally's NW Soul Food isn't just a restaurant. It's a whole experience…read more Let's start with something rare. They are actually OPEN when Google says they are. That alone deserves applause . But it doesn't stop there. The moment you walk in, the hospitality hits you. Not forced, not fake. Real, warm, and ready. You feel like they've been expecting you. Now the food... this is where it gets serious. Whoever is in that kitchen is not just cooking. They are putting their soul on every plate. Every bite feels intentional. Nothing is over-seasoned. Nothing is missing. Just perfect balance, consistency, and flavor that makes you pause mid-bite like, "Hold on..." And the portions? Exactly what a Southern plate is supposed to look like. No shortcuts. No playing around. You're getting your money's worth and then some. I don't have pictures, and you'll understand why if you accidentally take a bite before you snap one. What really seals it is the vibe. The music is hitting. The energy is right. Before you know it, you're not just eating. You're enjoying the moment. Wally's isn't somewhere you just try. It's somewhere you go back to again and again. Once you find it, you already know. You don't just eat, You eat WELL. This place isn't good. It's necessary.

Sheesh this place is sooo good. The fact that its down the street from me is a real (good) problem…read more Get the catfish and prawn combo w mac and greens. Lawd! And the staff was great they made sure to come check on me grabbed me togo boxes water all that. And they were playing cuts. A real vibe If you are anywhere near or far do yourself a flavor and stop in.

Our favorite place to dine when visiting family in Tangletown. Romantic ambience, great food and…read morewine.

Such a sweet little neighborhood restaurant! The food was delicious, and the staff were so friendly…read moreand welcoming. I would definitely go back!

One of the best soul food I ever had! Hands down! Chefs in the kitchen thank you…read more The biscuit here... oh lord, prepare yourself for some mouth watering experience, bussssin! Everything was so good here, chicken juicy, mac to the catfish... delicious, this place makes you feel like home, service fantastic, these plates makes you full before you walk out that door, coming in they got some very cool photos and decoration, feeling like the 90s. Mama in here always knows best when you don't know what to eat cause she never disappoints!

First time at this establishment I was excited. It's been on my list of places to try in Seattle…read more I was really looking forward to supporting a community that is part of the LGBTQIA+ they are also a family business well-known in the community and of color. The restaurant is very clean, was greeted by two servers working, friendly atmosphere, noise level was average and it's a smaller establishment, please keep that in mind. We ordered the french fries which are shoestring fries, side of catfish, a side of red beans and rice, and a side plate of fried green tomatoes, which comes with four bite-size pieces. Being from the south born and raised, I'm a particular about my catfish and even though the breading had flavor, the catfish to me did not taste very clean plus there was a hair stuck to the breading of the catfish. It wasn't a small hair. The mystery hair either fell in the oil or it was in the batter is my guess. Because when I went to break the catfish apart, that is when it sprung the rest of it out, there was a small curl tip sticking out of the top of the fish. Unfortunately, the green tomatoes had absolutely no flavor. I will say the red beans and rice had the most flavor. I could taste the seasoning and the spice with a little bit of heat. I also really appreciate that there was some veggies mixed in with some meat as well. The shoestring fries it's either a hit for some or a miss and for me it was a miss, but I've had lots of different kinds of shoestring fries from multiple locations, and different states. It's a hard one to make. They were fried crispy and excellent. I would say it's more of the seasoning that was a dislike. The decor throughout the restaurant was beautiful to view. There are photos of the owners their family and friends. Not only could I see the love and commitment put into this restaurant, but also I could feel it as soon as I walked in. My takeaway is for the cooks to wear hairnets and if they have beards, to also put nets on their beards to further prevent hairs falling into people's food. Fried green tomatoes are not an item that can be found at most restaurants. It's easy to make but definitely the seasoning on it could be improved. Also, possibly just going simple with the seasoning like salt and a little pepper on the shoestring fries, sometimes keeping it simple is the best. A topic I want to touch on, not because I got it, but because going through the reviews prior to coming not too many people were discussing the waffles and this was a direct witness of what I could see. I did not taste it so I can't describe how the waffles tasted, but they look like they were cooked golden brown, which was nice but they are I would say more on the thinner side than what I usually see at places that serve chicken and waffles. If you are reading this review and you are looking for a place that serves you a nice thick waffle please do not come here because you will be disappointed, and I do not want people being disappointed when they are looking for something in particular and they end up ordering something that they did not want. Besides my recommendations, as I mentioned, this is a place that is full of love and commitment and I appreciate the community that has supported this establishment. It is not easy keeping a restaurant open and it's even harder these days being a person of color to even have your own establishment. As always, my friends be safe out there. Thank you for reading this review and I'll see you at my next bite *=*

Can't go wrong whatever you order. My son is partial to the fried chicken and Mac and cheese. This…read moreis his favorite chicken place. The grits in the shrimp and grits are to die for.

In the heart of Seattle's historic Black Americans Central District sits Simply Soulful, a black-…read moreand woman- owned restaurant. I tell my non-Asian friends that they should leave an Asian restaurant if you don't see any Asians inside. I am happy to say we were the odd ducks in this place! Love me some legit soul food. The menu is straightforward. We ordered at the counter. The food is brought to our table. The food took quite a while with big crowds coming in after us. I suspect they cook in batches as multiple groups received food at the same time. It was mostly self-service (utensils, water) until the restaurant quieted down, then we saw servers cleaning tables, etc. The Food: Combo Dinner with two sides, $26 - 5 Stars The combo plat offers two meat choices. I chose the wings and catfish. The wings are sizable and plump. Highly recommend. The catfish was a thinner cut and a bit dryer. I liked the very thin breading on the catfish, not greasy, and it tasted good with Tabasco. For sides, both the collard greens and fried okra are excellent. In fact, I say the okra is perfection! The little corn bread is just right for me. I thought the corn bread has good flavor while hubby said it was too dry. Catfish Dinner with two sides, $24 - 3.5 Stars Hubby complained the catfish was too thin. He's not a Tabasco person, so that doesn't help. I gave him two wings to calm him down. Lol. He loved the hush puppies the best. They are huge with a wonderful crisp. I agree with him! He thought the yams are too sweet; they do look sweet in the liquids but isn't that want yams are intended to be? I think he just needs to order differently in the future. Note they have a 3.5% service charge for credit card purchases. See line on the menu photo.

First time visiting this place and the food was very good! The catfish, collard greens, red beans…read moreand rice were all good. Especially the catfish and greens. My partner got chicken and waffles and said the chicken was fried well and the waffles were good too. Also got the split tea lemonade which was perfect for the hot day. We met the owner and she was so friendly and helpful! We will be back to try more.

Incredible catfish, crispy and well seasoned. Melts in your mouth and full of flavor. Great sized…read moreportions for your value, the chicken wings are crispy and have lots of meat. The Mac and cheese was filling and exactly what we needed. The staff were also polite and attentive. The owner had been trialing a new dish and gave us a sample of it too! 11/10, definitely going to be visiting this place again.

The vibe was great. Ordered the lemon garlic prawns. Was the best pasta I had in years. Had the…read morelime in the coconut mixed drink, it was outstanding. Kala our server was exceptional. What stood out is she greeted everyone with a smile, positive energy and grace as if she owned the place. It's been hard to find a place with great service, great food and overall great experience. Thank you for making our visit a fun night. You have gained a new customer and fan. Ask for the vanilla bourbon ice cream, it was great. I was told to get it with the apple strudel.

Stephanie was our waitress today. She was absolutely fantastic. Great sense of humor and was super…read morefun to banter with.

Ooo yum! I came by and ordered a biscuit to go and take back to my hotel. It was so good!! I loved…read morethe bacon bits on top and adding the over medium eggs on top was a great touch. Staff was very friendly and welcoming :) Cool casual vibe, small amount of seating but it is there!

I'm from the south so I've had some of the best biscuits. These were ok, but the south holds the…read morecrown! Had the biscuit with mushroom gravy, grits and eggs. Took forever for them to make, so have patience. It was good, not great but decent. My boo had their sausage link sandwich. The link had a nice spice to it but nothing special. This location has a small eating area inside and some tables out front.

Finally got to try beechers cheese and why I've never tried it sooner, I'll never know…read more The line may look long, but they filter you through pretty quickly. The original mac and cheese is to die for. I don't think I've had anything like it to be honest. Definitely a must when visiting the market.

Place seems like it's always packed. Ordered the chicken and pepper sandwich and a small mac &…read morecheese. Both were delicious. Both were a little pricey. While you wait in line or wait for your food order, you could watch them make fresh handmade cheese. This specific location is in the center of the busiest touristy place in all of Seattle, Pikes Place market, so parking sucks. there isn't anywhere to sit inside, so everything is to go. Service was fast and friendly with all the sandwiches made to order. They also had a little market connected to it where you could buy prepackaged items as well.

Radiator Whiskey has been on my bucketlist for a while, and I'm so excited to have finally tried…read moreit! Located on the upper floor of Pike's Place, this cute bar has a good amount of seating with both table and bar top options. We went on a Saturday night at around 9 PM and it wasn't too crowded -- we were quickly seated at the bar top for a party of two. When you walk in you'll notice that they have a more rustic, dark ambiance that still provides a more casual feel. We were immediately greeted by our host and were seated right away! We were having a late dinner so we ended up getting the Tater Tots with all the toppings, beef tartare, and a side of their coleslaw. For the two of us, that was more than enough! Their portion sizes were very generous and filling. The tater tots were amazing, with the perfect amount of crisp, sauce, and toppings! The beef tartare was also so delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning and the yolk beautifully ran through the meat. For drinks, we ended up getting two cocktails as well as as a whiskey flight. For the cocktails we ordered the Turn the Page and Angel's Wings. Both drinks were absolutely amazing! It was the perfect balance of tasting the spirit with its complementary fruity notes. Our bartender also curated a flight for us based on our budget, preferences, and curiosities because we were interested in learning more about the different whiskeys and it was such an amazing experience! I learned so much about whiskeys and tried new ones that I never would've considered trying otherwise! Overall, this was such an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend checking our Radiator Whiskey if you're in the Seattle area! I'm excited to go back and try new drinks at their bar again!

This place is suspiciously highly rated, making me question the legitimacy of the reviews here…read more My experience was less than stellar and here is a list of observations of which each one would have been enough to deter me from coming back. In no particular order. It's a greasy spoon .... so unclean the tables are sticky. Enough said. I could not confirm that it was real Woodford Reserve Bourbon in my custom Manhattan, and by the insta-headaches it gave me, it certainly wasn't. Serving well-whiskey under brand label is illegal and the Washington State Liquor Board wouldn't take kindly if I reported it on my phone before even paying the bill the next time. Radiator Whiskey with a entire wall full of Whiskey bottles is playing with fire and just crossed the line with me. I will be back to check up on that. The pulled pork sandwich was ok, but minimalist dry with just a sprinkle of coleslaw and red onions. So was the side salad, dry, with the dressing being 'barely there.' Barely there was also the AC on this night of a heatwave. With closed windows. I was sweaty and couldn't wait to get out into fresh air of the same temperature while sticking to my table. As for the vibe, they play alternative punk rock, maybe a bit too loud for good conversation. All I can say here is each to their own, but the place just wasn't for me.