I'm trying out this soul food restaurant for the first time today…read more I've ordered the fried shrimp basket with cabbage and potato salad. They have unsweetened tea and they have Splenda. I've also ordered the beef liver and onions with cabbage and macaroni and cheese to go for supper. The shrimp, cabbage and potato salad were very delicious! The liver was a little tough and not as enjoyable. The macaroni and cheese is delicious. The hospitality was good.

Friendly service, great atmosphere with lots of history posted all over. Food was the bast we've…read morehad in a while.

A favorite Spot in Petersburg, The Owner Kenny Crockett is well known in the area, and a personal…read morefriend. Stop in and get a taste of some Southern soul food

I recently moved to Petersburg Virginia and came across The RinkyDink Cafe.They have excellent food…read moreand excellent service.Nice Jazz atmosphere.

I hadn't been to Croaker's Spot in years since the Norfolk location closed, so I was really happy…read moreto find out there was one in Petersburg. We went on a Friday night and I was surprised we were able to get right in with no wait. The service was friendly and the food was SO good--honestly even better than I remembered. There really wasn't much on our plates that we didn't enjoy other than the peppers and onions being a little too sweet for me liking. Other than that, everything was delicious. Definitely worth a visit and I'll be going back!

Visited Croaker's Spot in Petersburg, VA this evening with my battles. Despite the long wait to be…read moreseated, my overall review is pretty good Our server Mark was amazing from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of. Low key damage control. I had the Famous Fish & Shrimp with a Caesar salad, yams, cornbread, and sweet tea. ‍ My mouth was watering! Everything was seasoned well, fresh, and definitely worth the wait. And of course, I had to drizzle a little syrup on that cornbread ... don't judge me! Yes, I would definitely return! Croaker's Spot did not disappoint. Overall: 9/10 #RossyionsVirginiaFoodTour #CroakersSpot #VirginiaEats #Foodie #GoodEats #OutsideTheUniform #LovingInVirginia #GoodFoodGoodVibes

I noticed this new spot as I was heading to the hair salon next door and decided to give it a try…read more It's nice inside with tables and a television, they've been opened about 3 months. I decided to try the fish sandwich which was whiting served on potato bread toast and the red beans and rice that I heard were quite tasty. I chatted with Chef ShaPau's mom while I waited for my order and she was just a joy to talk to as she was excited about her son's new opportunity. The fish was seasoned just right and the potato bread toast was a welcomed change to regular white bread(good idea chef:-)......and the beans and rice were just delightful nice and thick and seasoned with turkey sausage and meat. I must return for seconds on that one for sure! Check them out if you're in the area.

Super helpful staff and amazing host!…read more Ernestine's table was such a great place to visit. It is located, not too far from a local church in Petersburg, and the place is a little hard to find. If you don't know that it's there. We were greeted with such a warm reception the place smelled delicious , and the staff was welcoming. They had such a wonderful vibe with the food and the music. We were quickly seated and offered a menu to look at the Wonderful soul food. They also had a full bar with different types of beverages for all types of pallets. One of the other, inviting things on the bar was a full cadre of different types of desserts. It was a party of four and we each got different things. I got the chicken wings with the macaroni and cheese. Someone else got pork chops with side of collard greens and mashed potatoes. Somebody else got turkey wings with an array of sides. The last person ordered some fried fish With french fries. Everything came out, hot and fresh and smelled amazing. The staff was friendly. The food was hot. The vibes were fun. It was a great place to hang out and catch up with old friends. I would suggest that you come spend some time and enjoy the variety of soul food options.

This was our first time here as we passed through town on I-85 headed north. Both of us agree this…read morewas great soul food eating. From the smothered liver to the strawberry cake and everything in between, the food was really good. It was served piping hot and had lots of flavor and seasoned just right! The kale and collard greens, yams and fries were all hot as well. Patrons were friendly with some barbershop-like banter going on. You could tell the restaurant was a neighborhood staple. The staff was friendly. The building may not look like a lot on the outside, but inside is a clean and welcoming atmosphere with great food. We can't wait to come back.

My husband and I came here while traveling because he wanted a little mom-and-pop place. Perfect…read morechoice! It is a little quaint diner in the middle of downtown Petersburg, Virginia. I looked up the history on Google because I was curious about how old this diner was. This little diner has been open since 1920 and in its current location since 1939. We both ordered the country-style steak. It was excellent. Service was also very good; the waitress was very attentive to us. If we ever ever driving up this way again, I would definitely visit this place again in the future!

Dixie has been around for a long time, it's a pretty small space but has extra seating on the patio…read moreoutside. If you during peak hours you'll have to wait for a table but it's pretty quick. The food is good. The grits and greens are made with water so it's a little more runny than I like (I like my grits made with milk). The potatoes pancakes are always good, definitely a staple. I also ordered the biscuit and gravy, I will say this was not a favorite of mine. The gravy wasn't a smooth consistency and again made with water vs milk. The eggs and bacon, are just that. I ordered my eggs over medium they came out more so over well. Overall I like the Dixie, I go back every now and then. The inside feels and looks like your typical diner. It has pictures all over the walls of its past so that's pretty cool.

The food is amazing here. I had chitterling plate and the fried liver with onions and loved them…read moreboth. You received very healthy portions of food for a very reasonable price. There is not a lot of seating, but the food itself makes up for that. Their service is great. the owners very kind and friendly.

11/14/21: We were craving soul food & drove by this place. There is a sign on the building that…read moresays "Catering", but there is another sign in front of it that says "Jones Catering & Carry Out". So, I truly don't know what their name really is. I just know that they are located at 2226 W Washington St. in Petersburg, VA very close to Fort Lee base. The cashier/order taker was nice. We ordered the following: Fried chicken legs = 4 (Fresh, flavorful, & juicy) Mac n cheese = 4 Cabbage = 3 (Tasted like it was cooked in pork grease & It coated my mouth. Wasn't pleasant.) Rice = 2 (Bland & mushy) Hamburger/Gravy/Onions = 3 (Lacking flavor & the meat was tough. It had a lot of gristle.) Cornbread = 2 (Tasted old & was hard/dry. Even after warming it up, it was too hard/dry. It crumbled apart. It was somewhat sweet, so if it was fresh I know it would've been BOMB!) Candied yams = 3 (I really wanted these. They were sweet, but the texture was off. Hard to explain, but it wasn't what I am used to.) I can't say I won't go back to try something else. It wasn't the worst. I just wish I really knew the name of the restaurant. The signage is confusing.

Love the service! The staff is very friendly. I got the special for $6.99 (wrap and 12 oz drink)…read moreand a smoothie. Everything was ready very quickly. I love their smoothie options and have great add-ons

Stepping into the small establishment, I was greeted with a warm smile by the owner. She was more…read morethan excited to tell me all about her lunch, specials and different selections that can be ordered from the menu. I was immediately drawn to the selection of homemade desserts she had on display at the counter. She also had a specialty Teenie T teas that came with the lunch special. It was very quiet, and they had a small seating area where you can dine in or carry out. I can tell that much love and care was placed in this establishment as Miss Karen told me it was named after her daughter that passed away from a car accident and she was the only one of her children that cooked well. She stated that she had been in the Petersburg area for many years with other locations, but this is her most current location. They have mini vegan options that are cooked with no meat to allow for a healthier selection, so if you are a pescatarian or vegetarian, this is a friendly place for you to. I ordered the three-piece flounder lunch special, which came with two slices of white bread, fish, french fries, and a 12 ounce drink. It was made fresh to order and it did not disappoint. It was delicious.

VERY busy on a Saturday night but well worth the wait. Don't let the crowd fool you - the lot was…read morepacked to the brim with folks even parked in the grass, and the waiting area was so full people had to stand outside, but it didn't take more than 20-30 min before we were being shown to a seat. Again - Well worth the wait. I have to emphasize that because at first glance, there doesn't look like much. There's one buffet stand with a small salad stand at the end, a carving station, and one dessert stand tucked in the corner. I consider myself quite the connoisseur of down home Virginia cooking, and it can be hard to find a place that gets it right, but Nanny's knocks it out of the park. The parking lot isn't jumping for nothing! A lot of the reviews mention the items available in detail, and the menu rotates a little, so I'm going to stick to the highlights. Navy bean soup - outstanding and very soppable. String beans - perfectly cooked. Mashed potatoes topped with some hamburger steak and gravy - homemade and melt in your mouth. Crispy crunchy moist fried chicken. Seasoned and tender greens. All the BBQ offerings - traditional and flavorful without doing too much. The desserts? Fresh out of your gramma's kitchen. I did almost take off a star because the banana pudding didn't have any whip or meringue on top, but everything was so outstanding I'll let it slide :) The price is, I think, more than fair for the quality of the food. They also never let anything run out for too long and fresh supply was in and out of the kitchen regularly. Top that off with friendly faces, quick service, and an atmosphere that's more like being at a family reunion than a restaurant, and you've got one heck of a spot for good eating!

Stopped by for the lunch buffet on a weekday. Buffet ran about $15 and we found it to be worth…read moreevery penny. First trip to the buffet, I tried the fried chicken (skin was a little too salty for me, but the meat itself was juicy and delicious), the hushpuppies (so crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside: delicious!), mashed potatoes with hamburger steak and gravy (soooooooooo good!!!), cabbage (good), Mac n cheese (soooooo cheesy and delicious. I could feel my arteries clogging, but that's how you know it is good), chopped bbq (tasty, but I would have loved a different bbq sauce, theirs is a little too vinegar heavy for my personal preference), and a sausage (soooooo good! I could have eaten about 50 of them!). Also had some potato salad and Cole slaw on the side that were both straight out of my childhood in Georgia. My second trip to the buffet, I had to get more mashed potatoes and hamburger with gravy, Mac n cheese, and hush puppies because they were awesome. Added some chicken and dumplings (yum!), corn (sooooooo great mixed with the mashed potatoes), as well as the peach cobbler (I wish the peaches were chopped smaller so they weren't so hard to swallow), apple cobbler (pretty good), and banana pudding (amazing!!!) I wish I had room for a cup of their ice cream, it was all those little cups but they had a bunch of flavors like vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and COFFEE! I'll save some space next time. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and the decor looks like every barbecue restaurant I've ever been in with pig decor everywhere. I really like that They used more spices than just salt. This is one of the very few buffets I've ever been to that. It was not just overwhelmingly salty I also really liked their waiting room for when the restaurant gets too crowded and you have to get put on a list. There was so much seating that I would not have been annoyed standing around waiting for my table.We did not have to this time, because we were seated immediately, but it's good to know that you have options if you're ever here during a really crowded time of day. I will say that the temperature was a little too warm for my likings, so even though a lot of the clientele of a certain age shall we say were very comfortable, we ended up sweating and feeling a bit nauseated by the time it was time to go because it was just so hot. Definitely going sleeveless clothes next time I come here. I cannot wait to come back and demolish their buffet again. It was all so good.

Sooo.... I love a crinkle cut fry... this was fried well and seasoned well!! I got the whiting, and…read moreboy o boy was it SALTY!! It had the potential to be delicious... but... it's not for me. The atmosphere was very hood. It's not for everyone. It's a bar/ club but advertised as a soul food restaurant. They have this whole menu but it was only 3 options available. Security outside was smoking weed at the door... lol... wow... not for us. We won't be back.

5/28/22: I was in town and in the mood for candied yams. This place is new in Hopewell & brags…read moreabout their soul food. I definitely went at the wrong time and on the wrong day because by the time we got there, it was club time. We only wanted food. We didn't want to party & dance. The music was extremely loud & they allow smoking inside (& I mean all kinds of smoke too...#weed). I don't smoke, so that just made me nauseous. There was 1 security guard at the door patting everyone down. He also didn't have a problem urinating on the side of the building & going right back to patting down people without even attempting to wash his hands. GROSS!! I truly have no words because he didn't even try to hide it nor did he go to a spot no one would see him at. He was practically on the curb. Food: When we ordered, they were out of candied yams, so I was bummed. We ordered fried whiting, onion rings, and fries. The food was hot and fresh. The onion rings were over cooked though. They give a huge block of cornbread too. It was a little sweet but not too much. Parking/Safety: You can park on the street or in their little lot. I'd try hard to find parking on the street if I were you just in case something pops off. There's A LOT of riff raft going in and out of this place. I was worried something was going to happen the entire time I was there. They need to up the age limit or something. They were really too rowdy both inside and outside the bar/club. Definitely not my cup of tea. This isn't the safest area as is, and the way people were coming in droves made me that much more anxious. No one was wearing a mask either & there was no limit to the amount of people they were allowing in the building. I won't say I won't ever go back. I will just say it will be in the daytime and never again during club hours. Hopefully next time they will have candied yams & I won't have to be frisked by their disgusting security guard.