Comfort food with so much soul. This spot is always packed and for good reason. This spot isn't trying to reinvent anything, and that's exactly why it works. Fried swai, mac & cheese, green beans... the classics, executed perfectly. The fried swai is crispy, seasoned, and exactly what you want it to be. The mac & cheese was so rich and dangerously easy to overeat. I had to get the green beans for some balance. The staff is so fun and very confident the food lives up to the hype.... and it does. read more

Gourmet Soul - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Met a friend here for lunch at his suggestion and I was not disappointed. Upon entering I was greeted by several staff all of whom friendly and accommodating. I ordered baked chicken, dressing and greens. I know everyone has preferences to how greens and dressing are prepared. Well, the greens were just the way I like them. They were cooked with turkey. They were flavored and not soggy. The baked chicken was really good as well. The dressing was not the way I prefer. It was more dense than I like. I mixed it with my greens and that got it to the consistency that I prefer. My friend ordered the salmon bowl and although I was happy with my order, I will try that on my next visit! read more

Gourmet Soul - Menu - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was alerted to this little gem by one of my students who works there. He brought me lunch one day to class and the food was so good that I visited the restaurant to dine-in a few days later. Since then, I usually go once a week and I have not been disappointed. The baked chicken, smothered pork chop, fried swai and fried chicken are all excellent, freshly prepared and always delicious. So are the sides, especially the collard greens, Mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, & cornbread dressing. I finally was able to take my husband today and he loved it, too. The service is always the same--fast, professional, welcoming, friendly and thoughtful. Also, the cozy, artful and attractive decor really makes dining-in even more enjoyable. read more

I can't believe this place has been in business for 11 years and we'd never eaten here. When I tell you the good is off the chain, it is so good. Hubby and I stopped by last week and was pleasantly surprised upon entering the establishment, really nice esthetics. We ordered the 50.00 desk which gave us 2 Entrees and 4 sides plus a dessert. The food was so good. Seasoned perfectly, came out hot and freshly cooked. Their alcoholic drinks were super good also. We will definitely go here again, was well worth it. read more

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Starting with the positive, the food. Very tasty. HOWEVER.... The food isn't cooked to order. Our fried chicken wasn't hot, like freshly fried. Our sides had been in a warmer, pre-packed in styrofoam. Speaking of styrofoam, there are no plates and bowls in the restaurant. All meals are served in Styrofoam as though they are takeout, even if you are eating in. There is no flatware, only plastic knives and forks rolled in paper napkins. Sorry, GOURMET Soul, but if you're a catering company, be a catering company. Advertising a dine-in establishment with no cooks in the kitchen, and no plates or flatwear? Glassware for liquor but to-go cups for everything else? Absolutely Ridiculous. St. Louis needs a good soul food DINING option. Gourmet Soul ain't it. And the server who came to work in workout attire and a waist trainer ... bad attitude. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNmkujWO0ld/?igsh=MWNpMWNtcGprMGsxaA== read more

Gourmet Soul - Gourmet Soul, 1620 Delmar - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Perfect spot for some good food! The outside of the building was unique and definitely stood out. When we walked in I was amazed how beautiful everything was on the inside. So clean, organized, very welcoming!! I wish I sat at the bar or could stay longer so I ordered the food to go. It was a couple other tables in there eating and I forgot to tell yall, when I walked in it smelled so good! That was my cue to stay. So I ordered the chicken wings, Mac and cheese with sweet potatoes. 10/10. The sweet potatoes wasn't too sweet either! Enough for me to eat more and not feel bad! read more

Gourmet Soul - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My best friend and I came to St. Louis for the first time and this restaurant was right around the corner so we decided to check it out. We were seated immediately. The staff were friendly and they knew a lot about the menu. The restaurant was cute intimate and it was not crowded at all. The bathroom was also very clean. We ordered the fried catfish fried wings some fries, couple shots and a drinks. The fried catfish was fried to perfection. I think we got the sweet-and-sour catfish and wings, it was delicious. We told ourselves we would return because the staff were so friendly and engaging and the food was great. We just didn't have time but I highly recommend. read more

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The food was delicious I had the bowl with Salmon, shrimp, Mac and Cheese and Creol Rice. I was very impressed and satisfied I apologize, I forgot to take a picture before I devoured it all This place is a hidden gem in downtown St. Louis. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance inside is inviting and laid back soulful. read more

Gourmet Soul - The outside - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Looking for some lunch while in town, Yelp led me to Gourmet Soul. The only parking option I could find was metered street parking in front. Inside it's a nicely decorated table service restaurant giving an upscale feel to it. I ordered the pork chop with mac n cheese chosen as the included side dish. Cost was $12. Yep, that's not a misprint. Here the drinks are canned so I got a tea but thought it's weird to come to a soul food restaurant and get tea in a can. The manager came by and apologized that the meal would be served in to go containers because their ordered dinnerware had not been received yet. The meal came out in less than 10 minutes. The pork chop was small in size (like a breakfast pork chop) with brown gravy on top. The meat was tender and good tasting. The mac n cheese had a brown crust on top and was absolutely delicious. I understand it's their most popular side dish and I see why. I gave this meal a 3.5. Yes it's inexpensive. That can of Lipton tea was only $1.50 and $12 for an entree is cheap and the food tasted good. It would have been nice if the pork chop was a little larger or how about a scoop of white rice with some of that brown gravy on top? I will round up for Yelp purposes in this case and would consider returning if in the area. read more

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If you're looking for soulful eats, you've found it! A whole can of Lipton Brisk Tea followed by a meal that will get you ready for a nap! Old Bay Bowl which comes with Fried Salmon and Creole sauce, 3 Shrimp on top of Rice AND Mac n Cheese! Did you see the AND! I couldn't leave here without having the Collard Greens and Sweet Potatoes so I added those 2 sides. All of it was full of life and each bite was enjoyable. Once I found out they had Peach Cobbler for dessert, I couldn't leave yet. Yes, I had it! It gave crispy flaky bits with the sweet peaches. An amazing end to an awesome meal! Happy Eating! read more

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I ordered the fried fish, mac & cheese and candied sweet potatoes. Delicious! Small dining room, fully stocked bar, nicely decorated and clean. I was greeted when I entered. Waited about 5 minutes to place an order. Reasonable wait time for my food, it was fresh and hot. Definitely worth the money! read more

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Black owned restaurant with good ole southern meals. Baked chicken is melt in your mouth good. Nice and clean restaurant. One those not all that on the inside but when you walk in everything is nice and bright and CLEAN! Just do it ! read more

I recently returned for the first time in about a year to dine in. Unfortunately, the presentation was the same one I experienced on my first visit last year. While the food was good, it was served in a plastic to-go box, along with plastic utensils and paper napkins - just as it was on my first visit. And my lemonade was in a bottle. When I go out to eat, I draw a distinction between a dining experience and an eating experience. To me, dining is more than just eating the food. It's also the other things that go with it - decor, ambiance, service, etc. It's what makes it special and worthwhile to stay at the restaurant, and opposed to just picking up a carryout order and leaving. As I said in my original review last year, the decor of the restaurant is very nice. That's why I'm disappointed that the presentation isn't consistent with the food or the space. It's more of an eating experience with a takeout vibe. Of course, there's room in the marketplace for both dining and eating experiences. Sometimes you just want to get your food and eat, which is fine. I just wish this particular experience was more elevated, and consistent with gourmet food. read more

We have been wanting to check this place out anytime we visited St. Louis but our times never lined up or they would sell out. This trip all things lined up for us to give them a try. The staff were really friendly and checked on us often to see if we needed anything. I ordered the chicken wings and Mac & cheese. The first thing I wanna say is $10 for 5 wings is cheap! The wings were delicious, they were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The sweet and spicy sauce we got on the side was good and the sweet and heat had a nice balance where one flavor didn't take over the other. The Mac & cheese was good and I love I got some of the baked part that comes on top. My husband ordered the fish and greens. The fish was perfectly seasoned and it was nice and flaky. The greens tasted like someone's grandma from Mississippi was in the kitchen making them. This is a true soul food spot! If you have not been you need to go! I definitely see what the hype is about. This is an affordable soul food place. Most places are gonna charge you double and the food isn't even half as good as this place. read more

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I have an unnatural love for soul food. Unfortunately, I live in an area with "okay" soul food offerings. FOOD: I ordered the Sweet and Spicy wings with a side of collard greens. I really like the sweet and spicy sauce that they used on the wings. It wasn't too sticky. And the sauce had a nice kick to it without being too overwhelming. I think the flavors balanced each other really well. The collard greens were nice. The collard greens were really good. You could tell that they wash their greens and probably soak them. OVERALL: 10/10! I absolutely would come again. read more

Gourmet Soul - Sweet & Spicy - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This was unexpectedly sad. First the don't have cornbread they have dressing. It's the middle of April so the cook can make a effort to cook dressing but not cornbread. Ok the dressing was over cooked it was burned on top and on bottom. They issue you the tiniest cranberry sauce smaller than a teaspoon. Like why? They could have kept that. Next was the watered down candy yams. Some of us call them sweet patatoes nevertheless let's call them what they are water and patatoes. Now the last thing I had was chicken wings. The chicken has flavor but they gave under cooked chicken. Undercooked chicken can kill you. I tell yall im so disappointed this is a soul food restaurant I wanted to report good things. This is very sad. Yelp buddy With the power YELP has invested in me I issue them one star. Smh the one thing I hate is having to cook food when I get it home. Even after looking at the chicken I found a feather on one. Yes I added pictures of me recooking to half raw chicken. Smh read more

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Good food quality quickly stoped by for lunch had the fried Swai and green beans simply tasted great we will return

While visiting this area we stopped by. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was welcoming. They were busy but tried to be so attentive. The food had so much flavor. The baked chicken was my favorite. We did enjoy the peach cobbler and think anyone would enjoy this place. read more

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This was first time at the restaurant. I love the dining area, very intimate and cozy. The service was great! Always available and refilled our waters. I had the candied yams, collard greens and oven baked chicken wings. The greens were so tasty and flavorful as well as the yams. The chicken wings were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I ordered the lamb chops, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese for my husband. He really loved all of them. I loved the cut of the lamb chops, the mac and cheese was so savory. I wanted to try the Old Bay Bowl which comes with fried salmon and creole sauce. It was not offered on Sundays. This is a nice place to visit with family and friends. read more

Gourmet Soul - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I love a black-owned business that provides excellent customer service, quality food in a beautiful space. I visited the restaurant with a group of 25 women and we were greeted warmly with delicious food consisting of seasoned baked chicken, rib tips, corn, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delicious! I would definitely visit again when in the area. read more

We came here for a company event and had the place all to ourselves at 7:30 PM on a Thursday night. The place has a really cute, distinct decor that made you feel hugged by a rich Southern aunt. The bartenders were both really attentive and kind, and even let us DJ music. Most important of all, the catered food was really good -- fried fish, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, Asian noodles, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, and peach cobbler. The stand-outs for me were the fried fish and chicken -- super juicy and flavourful without feeling too heavy. The noodles were surprisingly good to, and it was a controversial opinion, but I liked the gooeyness of the mac and cheese. The smothered pork chops had good flavour, but the meat broke down too easily for my liking, while the collard greens were a bit salty. I didn't taste the peach cobbler because I'm allergic to peaches, but my colleagues said it was the perfect way to cap the meal. All in all, I think it's a good place to go for big parties that need catering/event space. read more

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The place very clean and the staff was friendly. I don't feel like I need to pay for water! When I go in to a place to eat, I don't want a plain paper plate and plastic silverware and glass. The food was ok. I could have cooked better at home and the menu is very limited. It was ok but we will not be returning. It turns me off for a waitress to ask me if I need change allow me to say keep the change or that's for you! read more

Quick service great food & prices staff was great had to sit at the bar as they were crowded when we arrived

"Cooking with love provides food for your soul" This is literally written on the door of Gourmet Soul and it couldn't be any closer to the truth! Their entire menu is like a hug to your soul! I love everything on their menu but my "Can't Miss" items are: Chicken Wings, Fried Fish, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, and if they have the Fried Salmon special, you NEED to try it! Ok, I just listed the whole menu.. just go because it's all delicious! read more

Not only was the food absolutely delicious--especially the peach cobbler--but the customer service was top-notch! My coworkers and I were thoroughly impressed. Thank you for being such a great lunch option in the downtown area. Also, the place is so cute inside! Cozy, inviting, and full of charm. We'll definitely be back! read more

When I came in on a Sunday afternoon, I instantly felt community. The vibes are good for those who don't mind eating amongst lively conversations. It's a great choice for solo, date, friends, or family dinner. Anybody you want to enjoy comfort food with. My favorite thing I noticed is it's all black women running the front of the house. Doing it, and doing it well. Make this your next soul food outing! FYI - There are also options to sit at the bar or pick up/take out. read more

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Gourmet Soul was recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Our group of 10 enjoyed almost everything on the menu! Positive comments were made all around, to go orders were even purchased by several guests. Our server, Lexi, did an great job working our group of 10 while attending to all the tables, the bar drinks, incoming patrons and handling to go orders. She was attentive as she could be and provided good service. I noticed review comments about not having tablecloths, glass plates, plastic utensils, etc. Although those items may improve the look and feel of dining out, it would also increase the cost of meals and overall operational costs. The restaurant has good food and an excellent price point. read more

Nice atmosphere. It's laid back with mood relaxing music . I haven't eaten here but seems pretty popular. However, the attendant was so busy staring at my phone over my shoulders which is super invasive of personal space trying to see if I confirmed my orders that she didn't even give me my full order to which i had to return to the store after v leaving to retrieve the left out item. Maybe concern yourself more with fulfilling the entire order before trying to peak at someone's phone to see if their trying to steal food or better yet don't c assume that people are stealing and it's OK for you to invade their personal space, read more

Gourmet Soul - Behind the bar - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

If you want food that can hug, this is the place to go! Warning! You may get too cozy from the hug and the food coma... Drive safely afterwards! The Best Soul Food spot I've ever been to... Literally EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing! We ordered: * Fried Fish Bowl * Shrimp N' Gritz * Smothered Pork * Chicken wings * French Fries * Green beans * Dressing * Whipped potatoes * Candied sweet potatoes * Mac N' Cheese * Fried Catfish * Collard Greens * Peach Cobbler etc... The Fried Chicken was a game changer. It had a subtle sweetness that made the flavors pop. I enjoyed the fried fish so much with their cheesy bowl, I actually got one "to-go". Generous amount of food! Street parking only! Highly recommended! read more

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Great food. Great service. Nice spot on Delmar to eat, chill, and listen to some old school r&b. FOOD worth every bit the price and more. Will come back again. read more

Gourmet Soul - Witches Brew non alcoholic drink - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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My sister recommended Gourmet Soul after enjoying their food at several catered events, where she said everything was delicious. Based on her rave reviews--and all the mouthwatering photos and videos I saw online--we were excited to finally try it out in person. We stopped by on a Friday afternoon around 4:30 PM. Let's start with the positives: The decor was beautiful and added a nice touch of elegance to the space. It definitely gave the impression that we were in for a quality dining experience. But unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Despite being early in the dinner hour, we were told they were already sold out of everything except fried fish and fried chicken. Honestly, I was ready to leave--you can get fried chicken and fish just about anywhere in St. Louis. But we were committed to supporting this Black-owned business, so we decided to stay and give it a shot. We each ordered the chicken and fish combo with fries. I also added a side of greens. Based on the photos online, I expected real dishes and full service. Instead, our food came in styrofoam to-go containers, and drinks were canned sodas served with a plastic cup of ice. Not quite the dining experience I had in mind. The only thing hot in my meal was the fries. The chicken, fish, and greens were all cold. That said, the greens were actually pretty flavorful--probably the best part of the meal, even cold. To add to the overall experience, it got pretty busy while we were there, but there was only one person working the front of the house. She was seating guests, taking and delivering orders, and even working the bar. She handled it as best she could, but it was clear she was stretched thin, and service suffered because of it. A few things to note before you go: * Despite what's shown in some promotional images, they do not serve whole wings--only party wings. * Don't expect plated meals or a full-service experience. * Be prepared for a long wait if it gets even moderately busy. Overall, the experience was underwhelming and disappointing. I really wanted to love this place and support it, but based on our visit, I won't be rushing back. read more

Thoroughly impressed! The entire ordering-to-pickup-to-devouring experience was wonderful start to finish. In the mood for something hearty & soulful, I found Gourmet Soul via DoorDash. Because I'm frugal, willing & able, I opted for pickup. Price point for each item was fair for the amount of food provided in my order. Delicately fried Swai, Mac&Cheese, Collard Greens & Yams. All made me wanna slap my mama! Some soulful spots have a tendency to "overdo it" with oils & sweeteners, which I'm sensitive to. Gourmet Soul nailed it with just the right amount of this & that...making the dish visually appealing and tantalizing to the palate. Service was prompt & pleasant upon pickup. The exterior was nicely decorated & I'm eager to dine-in when the option becomes available again. ~Christy read more

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Not real soul food should be last resort for soul food I really had high hopes but nope read more

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My husband and I were on a weekend getaway and saw this restaurant on line. Food was delicious and the ambience was cool and gave a great modern vibe. My only problem was the service was slow. They clearly needed more help. But everyone was super nice. read more

This place is amazing the food is delicious and seasoned well the staff was friendly accommodating and attentive nice music U can stop in for a cocktail with friends or dinner with the family read more

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I just love the deep fried salmon! When they first introduced it to their menu, I was skeptical only because I'd never had salmon fried. It's delightful! The sauce on top of the rice and salmon is to die for! And because I'm greedy, I mix a side order of Mac n cheese with the sauce as well. I like their other fried items as well. Tonight I have an order of chicken and fish! Good portions for tbe read more

Gourmet Soul - Deep fried salmon, chicken and fish - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Gourmet Soul was a hidden gem at its location. The cool urban exterior would not give indication of the classy comfortable interior. The staff that helped our group gave great answers to our foodie questions that guided us in picking the perfect options. All of the food was delicious and so filling. My lamb special with mashed potatoes and cornbread exceeded my expectations - there was nothing left to take home. read more

Eh, I wasn't all that impressed with this place. I'm not a huge soul food person anyway however I can appreciate some delicious food for the soul. I ordered to go after work and it was a beautiful little venue. It makes an impression with the painted mural over the store front area so you can't miss it. The interior was adorable. Of course it was set up for takeout but the grey and white color scheme with the bar with a bit of bling was beautiful. I ordered the chicken wings and fries, which was a good value at $7.99 for 5 full wings and fries. Everything was hot and fresh and the wings were seasoned but I just wasn't blown away by it. I also ordered the smothered pork chops with Mac n cheese and it was good. Good gravy, easy to cut, mac n cheese was a baked Mac n cheese and it was good. They do have some cool specials that they promote on their Instagram and everything always looks mouthwatering. As someone who cooks and has a mom who brought me up on soul food, take my lackluster response with a grain of salt. But if you don't cook, don't live close to your family members that do and crave this cuisine, this may be the place for you! I may try one of their specials one day but there are so many places to eat in STL and so little time, I don't see myself running back here soon for the comfort foods I can cook at home. read more

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We are a few blocks to gourmet soul so we come often. Since getting takeout during COVID-19 my wait has been an hour. Make sure you have time if you are calling in an order and picking up. We are always patient because the food is delightful but haven't had the experience of running in for grab and go yet. They were very apologetic today because of issue with their fryer causing the delay. We received sodas with our meal because of the wait. There is limited space in the waiting area and always multiple people waiting. My preference would be for some additional space to social distance. Mask are required so that is a plus. Recommend - Fish/Fry Plate read more

Gourmet Soul - Fried Fish Plate , Macaroni and Cheese, Mixed Greens, and Fries - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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A comfortable spot to eat really great food. We were visiting the area and were welcomed just the same. Left really full! The chicken wings and Mac and cheese were fire! Would return again! read more

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