I tried this restaurant for the first time today, I ordered a shrimp Poboy sandwich, I also ordered…read morea Gumbo, it took a few minutes extra, more time than they expected, and I will say this, the young woman working in the front at the cash register offer me a free soda that I accepted. I told her I would pay for it, and she would not allow it. when my go food was ready, she told me that my sandwich was also free as a result of the wait, I told her that was not necessary, and she would not accept another payment. This is amazing Customer Service, I didn't feel right taking it. Onto the food The sandwich was delicious and the Gumbo was more than I could eat, it was very tasty, I will have leftovers for dinner This business is a family business, and I will support them in the future as a customer.

Small small world! This story gets better and better. So it just so happens that I was telling a…read morefriend about my incident, the bad food, and catty energy I received from Mr. Richard at the Taste of New Orleans festival, and she said (hol' up, let me add the disclaimer that this is NOT MY encounter, but I'm retelling a story I was told because you seem like the type to try and finagle a libel or defamation suit just because you're mad because somebody doesn't like your food) she just so happens to know Chef Boots, who used to cook for you when you had 4 C Square in Downtown San Diego back in the 90's. They said you had the Juke Joint too, allegedly. Now your Poboy shop done closed down too, so now you're stuck moonlighting as "The Gumbo Pot" at festivals that probably cost you more in booth rental than you actually made. Why is it you've have ALL of these different restaurants (allegedly) that NEVER stayed open though? Denny's ain't NEVER had to close down and reopen under different names. Anyways though, Richard T. I heard you and Chef Boots used to get into about recipes (allegedly) and y'all almost came to blows about it (allegedly). AGAIN, just hearsay, but I'm just retelling a story I was told, verbatim. Anyways, if you scroll down to the "10 reviews for Poboy Shop that are not currently recommended" section and look at the reviews, Sally T. is the daughter (the one Chef Boots' sister Eboni used to babysit in the 90's) and Nina T. is really the wife. For her to lie and say this food was "Michelin Bib Gourmand (sic) quality" is diabolical! I think maybe she was trying to say "gourmet" but regardless, she's delusional. NOTHING about that food is gourmet or Michelin. Maybe Michelin tires come to mind as you want to run the food over with your car, but this place ain't even a Michelin napkin, let alone a star. Furthermore, to have your family write reviews because you can't get enough honest reviews about your food is sad. You're one of those people who LOVE to say you HAVE a BUSINESS but ain't really DOING business. People are LITERALLY telling you where you need to improve, and instead of implementing the changes, no, you'd rather argue with people and lie about what actually happened. I was cool, polite, and respectful, and I didn't even make a scene like I could have. I ate ONE of those THREE yucky sides (jambalaya) and brought the rest of that swill back to you, and your wife gave me a $10 refund of the $20 I spent. I could've EASILY got loud and went off about how bad the food was, and disrupted your business, and drove away your customers, but I didn't. I made SURE I was respectful. As a matter-of-fact, I was so cool and quiet about it, YOU didn't even realize what happened until AFTER I had already left. To me, it just looks like you've been janky and slangin' subpar food for 30-years, and you STILL apparently don't get it. What's even sadder is to be able to get this type of feedback about you from somebody who remembers you from 30+ years ago, ESPECIALLY considering the Taste of New Orleans festival was the FIRST (and LAST by the way) time I had EVER seen you or had your gross food in my LIFE! Energy doesn't lie though.

This place was gas. Would def want to come back and try the other sides. Cajun ranch was fire,…read moreespecially mixed with the hot sauce. Jumbo shrimp was for sure the star of the show. Big Greedy was the perfect sampler for 2 people who wanted to try a little bit of everything. But when I come back, I'm getting the combo #3 (shrimp and 2 sides) We came at 6:30p and got the last of the potato salad and mac. Make sure you come earlier in case they run out!

First time customer. Small line went fast. Decent size dining area to eat there was clean. Parking…read morewasn't too bad. Free filtered water, they give you the ice cup to fill up. Came in a few days ago and had the shrimp, mac n cheese, potato salad. My friend had the shrimp too with side of Turkey & cabbage and rice and gravy. We both enjoyed everything except the potato salad. Potato salad was sweet and made with relish (not our style of potato salad we prefer) The shrimp was delicious, large, seasoned and fried well. The catfish was good but not as good as the shrimp. They mac & cheese was the best I've had!!! We also had the peach cobbler and it was soo very tasty. My only regret is not getting it with ice cream. 2 days later I went back with my kid to try the chicken tenders, fries, egg rolls, and get some more Mac & Cheese. Chicken & fries were seasoned good. I just wish they had an option for spicy seasoning. The Mac & Cheese we fought over and it was gone quick. We'll be back for the mac&cheese, shrimp, and cobblers! Delicious!!

Burgers. Coffee. Tater tots. And lumpia?? I'm Extremely…read moreimpressed what the intentionally small but well thought out menu that's really only playing the hits. All of the food was tasty and the cappuccino was good. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu really since they were out of tater tots when I stopped in. I had to "settle" for lumpia. Be prepared, parking is rough. But there are plenty of businesses close by to make the trip worth it.

Asked a friend for a study spot and instead I got THE spot. The ambiance in this space is so…read moreuniquely fresh and exciting, I got excited to study (which was my main purpose here) but also got to vibe to some good music! The service was part of the whole thing too! Good food for almost any occasion as well. The best part of it all was the live music, people who knew how to work a mixer were doing magic!

Legit pancit. For real. Like legit legit…read more BBQ chicken? Word. BBQ pork? Word. Spam masubi? Did you say spam masubi? WORD!! The his place is bomb. To be fair, I've only ever had their food at Good Pressure Brewing. I haven't been to the shop. But their food truck, food tent situation is fantastic!

We found this restaurant on Yelp and the hubby & I were really excited to give it a try. We loved…read morethe family restaurant vibes. Great food options and music playing in the background. As we arrived we could smell the delicious skewers that had just been cooked outside on their grill.....YUMMY!! It was like a beacon calling us in. Friendly staff & very welcoming. What we ordered: * Three Item Combo - Fried Rice / Pancit (half & half), BBQ Chicken Skewer, Pork Adobo, Sisig, 5 Shanghai Pork Lunpia & a scoop of their homemade Ube Ice Cream. They offer their quests a complimentary side of their Sinigang Soup. Everything had so much great flavor. Very generous portions. The only thing I was a little bummed out about was the food temperature. I understand they have their food in warming trays and under warming lights. However, the food was on the warm / cool side. Good thing we had leftovers so we can try the food again at a warmer / hot temperature.

I came across Soul Food City on Yelp and decided to give it a try. While it was a bit hard to find…read moredue to its hidden location, the trip was well worth it. The staff were incredibly nice, guiding us through the menu and helping us decide on the two sides with two options meals. When handing us our food, they mentioned and apologized that the mac and cheese was not up to par and encouraged us to come back and try it again. He was right--the mac and cheese was overcooked, but the flavor was still there. I appreciate the honesty. The pork chop, catfish, and chicken wings were seasoned to perfection. The breading was light but crunchy so delicious I wanted to eat all the small crumbs off my plate. The candied yams were flavorful, and the best part for me was the banana pudding. It was the best banana pudding I have ever had. Overall, I had a great experience, and I'll definitely be back to give the mac and cheese another shot and eat more delicious southern food in SD.

Great find in the Lincoln Park area! It's a little hard to find. I was looking for a store front,…read morebut it's just a walk-up window. There are 2 tables outside for seating. The staff is so friendly and was very helpful with the menu. There were sides that weren't on the menu, like the fried okra and french fries. We ended up ordering them as sides for the chicken wings. We also ordered the catfish with mac n cheese and collard greens. For dessert, we got the peach cobbler. Other desserts they have are banana cream pie, strawberry-banana cream pie, and chocolate cake. They all sounded good, but the peach cobbler was highly recommended. The cornbread muffin made it on the order too. All the food was delicious and perfectly seasoned! The catfish and chicken were juicy. The catfish tasted fresh and not too fishy. The mac n cheese and collard greens were the best out of the sides we got. Cornbread and peach cobbler were also very good. The cobbler wasn't too sweet, so I enjoyed it. I'm really glad I found this place on Yelp. I highly recommend giving them a try!

Chicken was delicious, very crispy very well seasoned. It definitely had a kick to it but next time…read moreI might get the spiciest level. Definitely made to order so be patient, it is worth it! We will be back

The Southern Poutine is the best!! Must try if you enjoy Southern style hot chicken. The whole…read moregroup had nothing but positive reviews.

My husband and I recently moved to San Diego. We are so delighted to find such an amazing spot so…read moreclose to our new place. We came in for lunch on Friday and had the flatbread and sandwich. Both were amazing! The server was wonderful. She really went above and beyond to make our lunch great. She even wrote down other nearby restaurants and shops we need to see in the area, and recommended we come back during brunch. We came back this morning and had the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Much harder to find a seat or parking on the weekend but worth it. The band was great but had a group of dancers that refused to give up tables while they appeared to be at capacity. Other than that... 10/10 place, food, music, and service.

We frequent Nate's at LEAST monthly for their impeccable vibe, delicious eats, and awesome staff…read more We've recommended Nate's to multiple out-of-town friends, and usually bring friends or family with us when we visit. The ONLY reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 (and I'm usually a 5-star/1-star girlie) is that we haven't seen Cari, one of our favorite servers, in either of our last couple of visits. Over a year ago now, Cari stepped UP when I became faint and almost passed out on Nate's front deck. It was a hot day, I am BAD at drinking water but great at sweating; and as I stood up, I turned paper white and the world got fuzzy. Cari swooped in the moment she saw what was happening - making sure I was safely lying down, getting me hand sanitizer for my forehead and a wet cloth for the back of my neck (rapid cooling!), and orange juice for my fluid imbalance. I'm so SO glad Cari was there to take better care of me than I take of myself. I miss our nerdy conversations, and hope she'll be back soon!

Celebrated my birthday and everything was amazing. Oyster Rockefeller season two perfection all the…read morefood that we ate there especially the oxtails were off. The chart drinks were really well made and strong not weaken down with juice. I'd recommend this place to anybody who likes soul food like seasoned food and a great evening out with friends or family.

Louisiana Purchase was such a great find! I tried the catfish étouffée and the oxtail plate, and…read moreevery single food item was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The catfish had an amazing crunch, the cornbread had the perfect sweetness, and the oxtail was meaty and flavorful. The étouffée was loaded with crawfish, and the portions were definitely generous. The mac and cheese didn't look all that impressive to me at first, but boy was I wrong . It was creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The service was quick and friendly, and the whole environment felt very welcoming. Good music, great atmosphere, and you can really feel the connection to New Orleans and Louisiana culture throughout the restaurant. I also loved the 504 Special, basically a house liquor and mixer for $5.04. Such a fun touch! The cocktails were great too, and I really appreciated how much the restaurant pays homage to New Orleans, the late Mrs. Leah Chase, and Louisiana culture. Can't wait to come back!

Food + hospitality of a welcoming culture. The combination is hard to find. It's worth the time and…read moretravel to get there.

Bowllegged BBQ absolutely lives up to the hype!…read more I ordered the leg and thigh combo plate with collard greens and mac & cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor. The chicken was so incredibly tender that it literally fell right off the bone. You can tell it was cooked with care. The collard greens and mac & cheese were both perfectly seasoned and tasted just like true comfort food. To wash it all down, I had a Tito's with pineapple and cranberry juice with a dash of the Bowllegged Welcomin' . Let me just say, it was the perfect pairing! Beyond the food, the atmosphere really stood out. The artwork both inside and outside gives the place so much personality, and with plenty of TVs and shaded outdoor seating, it's a great spot to kick back and enjoy your meal on a sunny San Diego day. The whole place has a soulful, welcoming vibe that truly felt like home. Thank you to everyone at Bowllegged BBQ for such a great experience. This is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in San Diego. I'll absolutely be back for more!

I can't get enough of this deli. They have delicious- packed sandwiches. Everything tasted crisp…read moreand fresh. The girls are super nice. This time we ordered The mob and the godfather on sourdough bread. Macaroni salad (buy 1 get 1 free). Took them to the park and devoured them. Parking is hard to find. Paid street parking.

The most incredible sandwiches in San Diego!!!…read more I ordered (and HIGHLY recommend) The San Diegan Psych0 (on Sourdough) and THE HANGOVER (as a wrap). And while you're there, order a Big Chocolate Chip Cookie - You deserve a sweet treat, you've earned it! I really need to give The Hangover a bit more love. It was seriously stuffed, with Smoked Turkey, Black Forrest Ham, Bacon, and more!!! I will be having beautiful dreams about this sandwich/wrap. Thanks to Gina & Mr. Charlie for the most delicious sandwich I've ever had in San Diego. I can't wait to come back and enjoy more off the menu. Food - 1000/10 Customer Service - 1000/10