Nana's Kitchen is that spot. The food and the service were so good I literally downloaded the Yelp…read moreapp just to leave a review--and that should tell you everything. From the first bite, it was clear this wasn't just cooked food, it was made with intention. Hot, fresh, flavorful, and straight from the soul. Let's just say Tabitha Brown wasn't lying--everything is good. No exaggeration. This is comfort food done right. No shortcuts, no bland plates, just real flavor and care in every bite. Very delicious and absolutely worth the hype. Tips: Parking can be limited and the wait can be long, so come prepared. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and definitely use the restroom before you arrive. Trust me--you'll want to focus on the food once you get it.

We used to make special trips from another city just to eat at Nana's because it was that good…read more Sadly, after Nana passed away, things started to change. The Nana's Soul plate used to come with more than two ribs, then it was reduced to two, and now it's down to just one unless you pay extra for another. The plate also used to include all three sides--mac and cheese, collard greens, and beans--along with cornbread. Now you're limited to choosing only two sides, and the cornbread is gone. It's disappointing to see how much the restaurant has declined since the beloved Nana passed away. I hate to say it, but I won't be returning.

Desert Island is absolutely delicious! Since this is my first time trying authentic Jamaican food,…read moreI knew it was going to be spicy. I didn't expect how succulent everything tasted. I had the Tri-Plate Chicken ($25). It consisted of green curry, Caribbean BBQ, and Jerk. The spice is a gentle warmth that pervades the upper body. The cabbage with rice and beans were perfectly cooked. The restaurant itself is bright and naturally lit during the daytime. There are plenty of knick-knacks and wall art to satisfy your curiosity while the main guy cooks an unbelievable lunch. This is a family owned and operated restaurant. The son is funny and quick to lend a helping hand. Everything is served in to-go trays, which is a nice touch considering the portion sizes. Don't forget to tip!!!

Hubby was craving oxtails, mac and cheese, and cabbage, so we decided to try a new spot on 43rd and…read moreBell Rd called Desert Island eatery. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The food took about 30 minutes to come out, which would have been fine if the quality matched the wait, but it didn't. Overall, I'd rate the food a 2/10. The oxtails had little to no flavor, which was the biggest letdown. Honestly, the best part of that dish was the potatoes. Gravy was watery and greasy. The cabbage was actually good and had decent flavor, but the VEGAN mac and cheese was completely tasteless and lacked seasoning. We really wanted to like this place, but based on this experience, we won't be returning.

This place is a must when my out of town guest come to visit. We are always well taken care of with…read moreour service and food. Speaking of the food....It is absolutely delicious. Even my leftovers are good the next day. The presentation of the food is nice. Also the price point is fair! A nice place to have brunch, especially when they have DJ's playing music. Again, LoLo is a must for visitors!

This place is a diamond in the rough! I buddy of mine suggested this place and we came out on a…read moreTuesday evening. The place was semi-packed but we still got seated right away. The restaurant is a rustic building with an open wooden ceiling. Pretty cool!! Service was amazing! Our waiter made sure we were well taken care of and constantly checked on us. The food was another story! I wasn't expecting next level fried chicken in Phoenix!!! In other words the food was on point!!!! Overall, great spot! Great service, great drinks and amazing food!!!!

Not sure what can be said that hasn't been already. I can't claim to be a soul food expert, but I…read moredo know a great tasting meal when I have one. Popped in before a Suns game, an easy walk past Chase Field. It was good to get away from the usual pregame options. The place was clean and inviting, and had a little bit of a "back in time" feel without being dated. Quickly and pleasantly welcomed and seated. Then came the hard part, making choices. We had fried chicken and fried catfish, with sides of Mac and Cheese, macaroni salad (yep, Mac two ways), greens and mashed potatoes with gravy. All were great, obviously home made from longstanding recipes. Especially into the greens, which were bursting with flavor. The catfish was delish, and my wife called the fried chicken the best she ever had. Saved room for peach cobbler, which was served smoking hot. The perfect sweet end to the savory meal. Next time I'm all in on pork chops, which looked amazing. And we will come on a Sunday, the only day dressing is available as a side option. If you're looking for a meal that feels like a friend had you over for supper, go here! Thanks Mrs. White's family!

FAMILY over 60 years of some of the best SOUL FOOD in…read moreAmerica The Renos are terrific Thx Gordon Ramsey

This food trash 30 bucks for 1 plate and it wasn't even a full plate of food the only good thing…read moreabout this place is it

The catfish is amazing. The address on Yelp is wrong though...they are in the food court at Phoenix…read moreMarket at 6719 W Thomas. Well worth the trip.

O.M.G. The perfect…read moreopportunity to go whole hog... First of all, I rarely care for the interior of most Phoenix restaurants, but this restaurant is magnificent. Comfortable, sorta on the dark side. Classy. As I was not driving today, I decided to try their smoked Old Fashioned. Excellent -- and the dark cherries they use are the perfect addition to the cocktail. (The glass is coated with smoke from a smoldering piece of pecan wood, and the cocktail was served with a cloud of smoke under a coaster covering the glass.) The pig sickles ( ribs) were the perfect chance to make a pig of myself. Had the two meat plate, pig sickles and barbecued pulled chicken, If you like corn, you must have the side of corn with your dinner. The barbecue beans were delicious. Our server did a magnificent job tending to our drinks, appetizer, and food orders -- despite being very busy (the place was packed! -- and seemed like she was in constant motion. Very nice individual who liked la Prices? It was expensive, but the best barbecue always is. Eating isn't cheap. It was well worth every dollar spent. All in all, it was a perfect dinner. The perfect parting gift: a small paper bag containing four small donuts, coated with cinnamon. Our bag didn't make it home... I think we've found the perfect place to bring our family and out-of-town guests for dinner.

Amazing taste, ordered through Uber Eats…read more. Everything was fresh, great taste, large portions.. wish I took a picture but the food didnt stand a chance. Beef Brisket Mac & Cheese Baked Beans Corn bread Beef Brisket Sandwich Smoked Wings

This was my first time visiting Gus Fried Chicken and Finally decided to try after hearing many…read moregood things about the place I went to the Downtown location and was greated with great service from the staff and our waiter Jimmy. He told us this would be the best chicken we've ate I've ate from many locations and man this did not disappoint it had a nice spice and wsd crisped to perfection with some good juiciness aswell. Overall great meal and nice place to dine in and eat some good food! Shoutout Jimmy he was the best even gave us insight into the history of the establishment.

We're visiting Phoenix and Gus's did not disappoint. The fried chicken is so good, the fried okra…read morewas some of the best I've ever had, and I'm not an iced tea drinker at all, but their sweet tea totally won me over. Our server Amy was amazing. Super nice, helpful, and she kept coming around to refill our drinks without us ever having to ask. The refillable drinks come in a take-home cup too, which is such a great touch. We loved it so much we're already planning to come back at least once more before we leave. Awesome spot, highly recommend!

My hubby took me here to try it out. Omg I love the chicken tenders here…read more Omg it's delicious The best chicken

Post SMA, need my chicken fix! Always a welcome respite! Bit of a drive, but well worth…read morethe effort! Every day if I could!

Had high hopes after reading the great comments in the AZ Republic…read more Ordered 2 pieces of chicken. The sides we decided on were potato salad and the candied yams. Had biscuits instead of corn bread The chicken was over cooked and the wing and drumstick was rather lean Potato salad was so salty it was inedible. The biscuits were very dense, not at all light or flakey The upside were the candied yams. They were good The server was excellent. The food let her down.

CC's is not easy to see from the street because it is in a courtyard between 2 office buildings and…read morea parking garage. The location is accurate and your best parking option is the garage for 2800 N Central. It is a pay lot but CC's will validate your parking receipt. CC's is a soul food type of restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I visited for lunch about 3 weeks ago. I read the fried chicken is popular so I ordered the 4 piece version with sides of rice and gravy along with some maque choux and a biscuit for $21. The food arrived about 15 minutes later on a big plate. The chicken pieces had a dark brown crust and were quite good tasting. Not too crusty and with hot and flavorful meat on the bone. The rice and light brown gravy were good and the maque choux looked different from the South Louisiana variety but I still enjoyed it. It had corn, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in it. I'll bet few locals have ever heard of it! The tablevservice was good too. This was a lot of food and I didn't finish it all but it was all good tasting and very close to real southern style cooking. I would be happy to return.

What a lovely treat! Cracker Barrel's Garden Scramble with spinach and cremini mushrooms was bright…read moreand refreshing. For a healthy option, we chose the egg whites and the multigrain toast without butter. The toast with blueberry preserves was delicious. Kudos to Lilly! She deserves her four stars and more! the hash brown casserole was undercooked and she brought us a perfectly prepared batch. Lilly was sunshine and flowers. Her bubbly personality made our dining experience. She made a joke about her nickname Silly Lilly, but in truth, she is Lovely Lilly. We spoke to the manager about how she made our meal special! Keep up the good work.

Our server made us feel very very rushed. We barely sat down and hadn't even put my purse down and…read morehe was asking about drinks and appetizers. We told him to give us a minute so we could look at the menu. He came back four times in five minutes. When we ordered, most of the things we got he said was an "up charge". On regular items... My date got the steak and shrimp combo with steak fries and bacon, macaroni and cheese. I got the meatloaf with salad and okra. For dessert, we ordered the carrot cake with one scoop of ice cream, which also was an up charge for the ice cream. And we only got a half a scoop. Everything from the main meal, was very bland and room temperature. The meatloaf and the okra both left a weird film in my mouth and had a weird aftertaste to it. The okra was very soggy. My boyfriend actually googled how to identify printed meat because this steak was kind of questionable. The carrot cake and the shrimp were the only two things that had any real flavor to them. They were the only things that tasted like what Cracker Barrel used to taste like. Very disappointed actually. Cracker Barrel used to feel like visiting family and had real home cooking. This tasted like bad cafeteria food.