I stopped into this cozy spot after passing it many times on the highway and finally decided to…read moregive it a try. The restaurant itself has a warm, inviting feel. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I had the chance to meet the owner, Bobby, who was very approachable and took the time to introduce himself. My interactions him and his team I would rate 5-stars. I value supporting Black-owned businesses, which made the visit even more meaningful. One piece of constructive feedback: I ordered fried whiting, and the fish I received did not appear to be whiting. The fish was okay overall, but I would have appreciated being informed if it was unavailable so I could have chosen something else. I'm currently avoiding red meat, chicken, and pork and eating fish only during this Lenten season, so I'm especially particular about my food orders. Because of that, not receiving what I requested was disappointing. For that reason alone, I'd rate the food 3 stars. Because the overall experience was pleasant, I will give a 4 star rating--as I do plan to return to explore other items on the menu. I might order the whiting again, but will confirm the order before leaving and will return to sample more of the menu, especially since my parents love barbecue.

I'm really disappointed, this isn't my first time eating here. I had Fried chicken and French…read moretoast. The chicken came out looking beautifully fried but had NO SEASONING. The French toast was burnt, when asked how was my meal , I told the waitress my French toast was burnt, flat and tasteless. She told the cook, her response was " I didn't have the bread I normally use so, I used regular bread and I couldn't do anything about it (burnt). " ARE YOU KIDDING ME, you send out burnt flat Wonder Bread and I should be ok with that. Didn't ask if I wanted something different or adjust the bill or tell me you didn't have French toast. Any of that would have sufficed. I try to support but some make it really difficult. Oh, the shrimp and grits were good, that's what the two stars are for. DO BETTER PLEASE

I got the 2 big beef ribs from Randy today with 2 orders of Mac & cheese, Sweet potatoes, and…read moresalad. I couldn't reach the store by phone after I tasted the food once I got home, because his mailbox is full. The inbox is full because people are probably leaving messages saying how delicious his BBQ is --- try calling the number haha. Randy, thank you so much all the way from Astoria. We go to Long Island at least once a month. You'll be sure to see us again.

At first, I was bit hesitant to try it because Ive been to many bbq restaurants in Long Island and…read morehave been disappointed, but not village bbq. The owner randy, recommended to get the brisket and told me it's going to be "the best you ever had". Sure enough it was, as it was very tender and juicy! To top it off, I got a side of Mac and Cheese and yams which were delicious to. If you are ever in town go to village bbq for sure because you won't be disappointed.

Thinking of coming here? If you have high blood pressure, DO NOT!!! Scroll on by. Every meat and…read morevegetable they serve is heavy-laden with salt. The chicken looked good but I only ate 1/2 piece of the wing. (Still have me a horrible headache on the way home). Place is small but that's the least of their problems. Entire staff primarily speaks Spanish and aren't properly trained enough to even know how to take an order at your table. The poor girl tried hard to try to write down our simple order but the language barrier made it hard for her to type our order into the system. She returned to the table 5x to explain the various mistakes she made trying to put the order in. As I stood near the bar waiting to put my OWN drink order in, the young confused waitress ran over to tell me that the kitchen was out of collard greens. I smoked and substituted it for something else. 10 minutes later she arrives with my oversalted chicken and collard greens. Maybe wait a few years and try them, if they happen to stay open by some miracle.

We came around 3pm on a Sunday and were lucky not to have a wait--plenty of seating and a very…read morewelcoming vibe. We were chatting with Vanessa before realizing she would be singing later, and wow--she has a beautiful voice and sang some favorites like "Just the Two of Us." We ordered the fried whiting over a waffle, fried chicken with collard greens and fried okra, and shrimp and grits with a pecan coating. Portions were huge, so we took plenty home for our group of three adults and a toddler. Everything was slightly spicy, super crispy, and absolutely delicious. A small but much-appreciated touch: they brought our 2-year-old ice water with a lid without us even asking. The warm sweet potato cornbread muffins were amazing--we liked them so much we ordered some to take home. We'll definitely be back!

Went to Southern girls in Uniondale for the first time. Ordered catfish and shrimp with Mac and…read morecheese and collards with a side of potato salad. Waited over 30 minutes for my food to be ready. The fish and shrimp, Mac and cheese and collards were good. They didn't offer or have any hot sauce or tartar sauce. And there was no cornbread. The potato salad was disgusting a total disrespect to the ancestors. It was very creamy, had a lot of what looked like small celery seeds and it smelled sour.

I was starving and it's so hard to get soul food in Nassau county! Anyway my friend speaks so…read morehighly of the Turkey wings so I tried them and unfortunately I got the last one , but luckily i was offered some fish as well. I enjoyed the whiting it was freshly made. That Turkey wing was sooooo good. I didn't get it smothered with gravy bc I don't like soggy skin I'm going to go back for them Turkey wings. I didn't really like the string beans but the mac tasted good as well! I was skeptical but I'm going to try the greens next time. I have heard good things. I'll be back :)

I don't even know why I played myself. Placed an order for a pan of fried whiting for my baby…read moreshower. They gave me a price of 150. When I called to inquiry, they told me I only needed to provide a deposit. I go to pay the deposit then they tell me I have to pay the amount in full because they needed to buy the fish. What caterer says that!? I was already pressed for time so I just provided the full payment. The day of my shower that fish was terrible!! my guest even kept asking where did I purchase it from. I was so embarrassed. The fish was hard and lacked flavor. What a waste of money! I would never purchase food from this establishment again.

Food was horrible, greasy and stale. My children and myself got sick after eating the food.read more

Came here for Easter with my family and had a great experience. There was a short wait and they…read moreseemed a bit busy, but it was definitely worth it. The food was really good especially the catfish sliders and the brisket with mac and cheese and potato salad. The music was a little loud but they were playing all the old school tunes which I enjoyed. Happy to support a Black-owned business doing their thing. I'll definitely be back!

Backyard Bbq is a local gem…read more Overall Vibe: Great gem on the Nautical Mile. BBQ comfort food. Baked Clams 5/5 (Must-Try) Phenomenal. Tasted like creamy, rich clam chowder served right on the shell. A brilliant, unique appetizer. Pulled Pork 4.5/5 Excellent smoke flavor, incredibly moist, and beautifully tender. A high-quality BBQ staple. Mac & Cheese 5/5 The perfect creamy side. Rich, cheesy, and satisfyingly decadent. Cornbread: 5/5 moist, slightly sweet, had roasted corn bits. It was very satisfying with a big slab of butter. Collard greens empanadas 7/5 creamy savory addictive empanadas. We fought over who got the last one. Honey wings 5/5 crispy sweet crunchy wings. Delicious! Value: Very Good High quality for both BBQ and creative seafood starters.

Celebrated my birthday here with Family and friends and turns out so did like 7 other groups! It…read morewas a fun time to be had by all. Vibing old school music and happy crowd. Food was good. I enjoy my food when I actually taste the food and not the salt so I loved it. Others complained not salty/seasoned enough but it was perfect to me. Chicken had the right amount of crunch and tenderness. The salmon was meaty (not fatty) and seasoned just right. I had the bbq salmon and it was delicioso! The Mac n cheese was a good blend of cheeses and 'cheesy' pull was excellent. Potato salad just right. The service was top notch despite the place being sold out and very busy!! Definitely will return, hopefully on a less busy day and time. Parking could be an issue but we lucked up and got a spot a block away.

Overall, I had a great experience. I visited for Sunday brunch and was impressed by the variety of…read moreoptions on the menu. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, although some dishes leaned a bit salty for my taste. I ordered the sautéed shrimp and grits. The shrimp were delicious, but I wish the dish came with a larger portion of grits. The gravy was very generous and ended up making the dish a bit soupy, so a little more grits would have helped balance the dish. Other highlights from our table included the fried shrimp and waffles, yams, and mac and cheese, all of which were excellent. Another guest in my party ordered the BBQ salmon and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. The ambiance is casual, comfortable, and inviting, making it a great spot for either a local brunch or a relaxed dinner. The service was attentive and pleasant throughout our visit. We were even greeted by the owner upon arrival, and his friendliness and hospitality immediately made us feel welcome and set a positive tone for the entire experience. Overall, this is a solid neighborhood restaurant with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely return to try more items from the menu.

The have a spot on Washington Avenue in Belleville which is basically working from an apartment…read morekitchen. They will cancel food that you ordered at the last minute. Making you waste your time.

By far the best soul food in the area! I've looked for good…read moresoul food everywhere in this area. But Tiff's Soul Food trumps all!! From the customer service to the amazing flavor, everything was amazing. The seasoning in the wings was fantastic. And the Mac and cheese was the perfect mixture of cheesiness and seasoning! 10/10 would recommend.