Been a while since coming to a Babe's but so glad I returned last night! I was needing some good…read morehome style country cooking and I came to the right place! Walked in to a friendly hostess and was seated rather quickly. Had a homey feel with wait staff bustling around delivering fresh chicken and veggies to various tables. After we were seated Nathan greeted us and explained the menu, and returned with our drinks and big bowl of Salad w/Italian dressing and homemade biscuits. The salad was fresh/crisp and the biscuits w/honey, oh my melt in your mouth goodness! I ordered the catfish. Oh so light and crisp coating of cornmeal and fried to perfection. My husband got the chicken fried steak. Nice light coating and fork tender to cut. Topped with the creamy white gravy made it so good:) All the veggies, salad and biscuits you can eat with a protein of choice (5 to choose from), makes a great, fairly inexpensive night out This is a nice family friendly place and worth a trip! Will definitely return.

First Babe's Chicken experience was solid! Wouldn't be my first choice to return to but the value…read moreisn't terrible. The good: servers were super nice and we were able to get enough tables added to one of the long strips to fit about 20 folks altogether. We never wanted for anything, and their biscuits were delicious with honey. I also enjoyed the chicken fried steak quite a bit, especially with gravy drizzled over, and the portions for entrees were huge. The mediocre: obviously the business model is generous with sides but it's clear most of them are canned/not made from scratch. Creamed corn was pretty runny but still one of the tastier options. Green beans were quite mushy, and the beans were super watery as well. Conversely the mashed potatoes were SUPER thick and therefore hard to eat a lot of, even when mixed with the gravy. Others mentioned that the fried chicken was pretty salty. My husband was able to finish off the chicken fried steak I had leftover when I brought it home, which was nice. $25-ish after tax and tip to feed two adults is pretty good in this economy.

Home cooked and amazing. Small hole-in-the wall and tastes like it. Just amazing all around. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

Excellent food, quality service and extremely clean restaurant that does not smell like seafood…read morewhen you step in. My food was excellent. Leaving a review because I saw this place on yelp and they left a review. As a result, I have now eaten here and this will be marked as one of my favorite places to eat in this area!!

I've been meaning to come to this spot forever! It did not disappoint…read more They offer two different flights of whiskey, along with an extensive beer menu. There's an upscale sports bar feel here with games showing on multiple large screens. I got seated at a high top table. I was tempted to try the guacamole, but stuck with the cheese bites - an elevated take on mozzarella sticks. I liked that they included 3 types of cheeses. I also tried the fried cauliflower which came with a thick aoili sauce. The appetizers were good - quite filling! Waitresses were friendly - I'm glad I came for "linner" (late lunch, early dinner) before the evening rush really picked up.

Really good! They split our Salmon to share. My sister had the hanger steak she said it was good…read moreas well. Mashes are delish! I liked my lemon drop also. We will be back!

Chicken-fried brisket is the star of the show here, and it's every bit as legendary as the hype…read moresuggests. I went specifically for their signature dish (the one they proudly call themselves the "Home of the Chicken Fried Brisket"), and it delivered exactly what everyone raves about. They take a thick, oak-smoked brisket slice--already juicy, tender, and loaded with smoky flavor and perfect bark--then coat it in a craft-beer batter and fry it up. The crust comes out shatter-crisp and golden, never greasy or soggy, while the brisket inside stays beefy and moist. That peppery burnt-end gravy poured over the top is rich, savory, and ties everything together beautifully with a scoop of skin-on mashed potatoes on the side. It's pure Texas comfort food genius--smoky BBQ meets Southern fried steak in the best possible way. I'd order it again in a heartbeat (it's a Tuesday special or weekend brunch treat, so plan accordingly). The rest of the BBQ holds up just as strong. Their regular brisket (flat and point) is consistently juicy, tender, and smoky with that killer bark everyone mentions. Sides and other meats are solid too--no weak links. The house beers are fantastic and pair perfectly with the rich, smoky food (the rustic, woodsy vibe in the historic downtown Garland spot makes it even better for lingering over a pint). Service is friendly and the whole place just feels welcoming. If you're in Garland or nearby and love bold Texas BBQ with a creative twist, Intrinsic is a must. The chicken-fried brisket alone is worth the trip--don't sleep on it! Highly recommend for anyone who wants great smoked meats, great beer, and something uniquely delicious

I drive 4 miles in hopes of food with no hassle. It's empty with only a few in line. I ask for…read moremy order and the young lady checks the order and i trusted her and went home with the order. 4 miles back home. Nope, I'm missing half the order and I had to wait when I came back. Meanwhile I was given looks by the 2 girls up front as if I was lying. They refunded me but that's 16 miles for this, i might as well went to soulmans for this hassle. Now it's almost an hour after my original order and I'm still waiting on a corn dog. I guess I'm done here after this, I always order for the family. I don't care for the food taste now since it's been an hour waiting and I still gotta drive home to cold food. Thanks. Edit: I paid for extra buns, they were useless when I got home. That's Stolen 2$ Baked potato was not finished and still chunky when attempted to mix everything. 8$ for undercooked potato. On top of all that, you will NOT get BBq sauce at all. I will not pay for it, ANY "bbq joint" worth their salt has bbq sauce, but not even 1 cup? I try to support local and I've been here more than a few times with family order each time. That's done for, I'm going to Soulmans from now on. Waste your time and money if you want, I'm gonna be smart.

If this is the Pearlie's from Oakland, I must say that this was by far the absolute best solid food…read moreI've ever had!

From the owner: Pearlie's Southern Kitchen is a southern-style concession booth at The State Fair of Texas. We are…read morea family-owned and operated establishment featuring Pearlie's Soul Rolls, Deep Fried Potato Salad, and other southern staples with a Deep Fried Twist.

This place is good but it does get really busy and the staff get caught up on other tables…read more (30+ minutes wait time). I enjoy keeping my boil in the bag because it helps it stay hot otherwise they serve it on metal tray dish. Also, the house special has good flavor but IT CAN GET SALTY. Worth noting: the fried calamari only includes calamari rings, not the tentacles.

12/2/25: There is something to be said about a restaurant providing consistent great food and…read morecustomer service. We enjoy visiting the restaurant, and when we order online, or over the phone, the pick up times are pretty accurate, and the orders are correct. We dined in tonight, and sat near the bar. Our dinner was freshly prepared, and it didn't take long to get to our table. The restaurant is very clean, along with the bathrooms. They have a private room in the back for large parties. They have Daily Specials, and all day Happy Hour from 3-7pm. Great atmosphere, family friendly, and plenty of parking outside.

The food was great and the service was spectacular. The staff was attentive and professional. Staff…read morewent over and beyond to serve our party! Jenny Jones really made things smooth in reserving party and answering all questions I had leading up to the event. I can't the mangers and head servers name but they were excellent in fulfilling our needs. Thank you for making our event specia!

My husband was commenting about how he'd love some chicken and waffles, but can't have it since…read moreacquiring gluten intolerance issues. I googled gf chicken and waffles and Yardbird came up. Man, was it delicious! My husband was so happy with his Texas Twinkie and his GF chicken and waffles, very grateful for a wish fulfilled on his 50th birthday!

The food was A1! I had the catfish basket. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and crispy. The…read morecollards were seasoned well with plenty of meat (smoked turkey?) and what my dad called pot liquor. This was my first time here. Service was great, too. I loved the R&B playing--/atmosphere was casual and not too loud. I had to update my review. I bought a peach cobbler TO GO. I of course tried a sample. It's GREAT. The crust is flakey and the peaches are wonderful,

Okay if I could rate in service alone it would be a 5 plus! Ciara is wonderful and Sparkle the…read moreowner's energy is infectious. The egg roll with collard greens and turkey chef's kiss. The drink refreshing. So why not a five. Well I should have known not to order a hamburger at a soul food restaurant. I just had better and I wasn't feeling it. But the coolest thing was karaoke. Please come and get your sing on! I will go back just because of the service. I just won't be ordering a hamburger. Also they were out of the fried green tomatoes. I was so sad!!!

The food presentation and taste was quite good. I ordered the classic breakfast. My son who was…read morewith me ordered the shrimp and grits. I tried some of his jalapeño cornbread. It was very delicious. The whole layout and appearance are done quite well. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is even a trailer to hang out inside. The service was fast but not exceptional. It was solid! Thank you Ida Clair for an overall very nice experience!

Ida Claire is such a great spot with so many good food options! It definitely has that Southern…read morecharm with lots of classic Southern dishes. I honestly haven't tried anything I didn't like! The Lazy Susan is the perfect appetizer to get because you get a great mix of different apps all on one plate. The pickles and cauliflower come in a sweet chili-like sauce that is sooo delicious! Being from Alabama, it gave me that little taste of home and the comfort of good Southern cooking.

Can't go wrong for breakfast or lunch at Judy's we decided to treat ourselves after being on heart…read morehealthy and share the Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast , Karen our waitress kept our glasses full and was so friendly. Great hospitality and food what else can you ask for. We did share and still had leftovers

Very disappointed with lunch today. The table was dirty, and I had to clean it with my napkin and…read morethe condensation from my cup. Potato salad, tested old and just tested funky maybe from the onions. They left the serving spoon in my bowl. That's just weird. Friendly staff I was so disappointed in the piece of pie. They cut me a piece of the chocolate pecan pie and it was so small and it's $5.49 and it was burnt so it was very hard to cut with a fork and I couldn't even eat all of it. It was too tough. I shared a photo. The pecans even tasted raw and not roasted. No flavor other than chocolate and burnt syrup taste. This may be my last meal here. :(