Me and my siblings went for my moms 60th birthday a few weeks ago. When my sister in law called to let in advance them know we would be having more then 6 ppl they said they could accommodate that. They did not we had one booth reserved when we arrived and the booth was entirely too small. When I got my bill I tipped to make my total $140. I was charged over $230 and when I called the next day and got ahold of the manager she said they were busy and she would adjust it in a few. Nine calls later it was never adjusted and I was then told it was too late and there was nothing more she could do. Will not be coming back read more

I don't really know where to start, so I'll just begin with what wasn't my favorite and that was the lack of parking - this place is obviously very popular and parking is at a minimum, so keep that in mind. They do offer valet which helps, but I wish there was more self-parking options than what's already there. The next thing that could use improvement was the greeting by the hostess, it was a bit on the drier side, not very warm and welcoming but the checkin process was smooth. Now that, that is out of the way...what made me fall in love with this place is the food and the table service. Our server was hospitable, lovely and patient (considering this was our first time coming). Loved her! Even one of the Cooks came out to bring food to our table and he was the best! The food...the food!!!! It was more than a meal, it was memories on a plate! Portions are large, and we were all torn in what to order. We started with appetizers and decided on their Thanksgiving Eggrolls, Pot Roast Empanadas, and Salmon Eggrolls...omg!! Each bite was an explosion of flavor!! The Thanksgiving Eggrolls (filled with greens, mac, and dressing) transported me back to Grandma/Grandpa's on Thanksgiving holiday with a house full of family - my Grandma, mom and her Sisters all in the Kitchen cooking, my Grandpa and Uncles gathered around the TV watching the game, and the cousins running around the house. Lol. The Pot Roast Empanadas brought me back to Sunday dinners feasting on a roast my mom spent hours making. All of it felt like warm hugs! For my entree, I selected the oxtail mac and cheese! A big hearty bowl of cheesy Mac and oxtails shredded through out, and topped with more oxtails. If you want your oxtail fix, Jordyn's has it all, from oxtail pizza, to oxtail fried rice, and more! Almost sinful how good all the food was! I selected a Piña Colada for a cocktail - though refreshing it wasn't like your standard looking/tasting creamy Colada, but definitely wasn't bad at all! If you haven't tried Jordyn's what the heck are you waiting for?!? Jordyn's is not cheap, so save those coins! You'll feast like royalty here and forget all about the lack of parking and any other issue there may be. Lol. To say I will be back is an understatement...I'm already planning my next visit already. Make your reservation now...you're welcome!Lol...Enjoy!! read more

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I just did not like it. I think the overall concept of the restaurant is nice, but I didn't like the food overall. My husband ordered the catfish and it was pretty good. I ordered the soul food eggrolls and the thanksgiving eggrolls. I think the soul food eggrolls were way too sweet, almost off putting. Our server was really nice but I could tell he was a bit overwhelmed. We waited at least 10-15 min before being acknowledged at our table. We ordered a couple of desserts to go, including the peach cobbler, banana pudding and the cake of the day. Banana pudding tasted very good, while the peach cobbler and the cake of the day were not impressive. I'm not sure what type of cake it was, but my husband said it tasted old, like the icing was rancid. Unfortunately, Jordyn's was a miss for us and we won't be returning. read more

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To start off the food wasn't bad at all. It could have been better but it also could have been worse. I've had other southern comfort soul food places in Houston and I would probably choose them before Jordyn's. I will say the lamb chops were delicious. The customer service could be a lot better. It took 5+ mins just for me and my friend to get acknowledged and seated because the hostess wasn't in the front which was confusing because the place was pretty empty. Also be prepared for the taxes, gratuity and the "service fees" they will add to your check. My bill went from $35 to $44 with the extra fees. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Fried chicken entree with macaroni and green beans. The drink was a cosmo martini. - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What drew me to Jordyn's Soul Cafe was a food review featuring their famous oxtails and mac & cheese and let me tell you, it was worth it. The Three Pot Roast Empanadas were so filling and flavorful I wanted more. But, I needed to save room for the full course. Instead of ordering the Oxtails and Mac & Cheese, because even though I wanted it, who needs all that cheese right now, lol, I ordered the Oxtails entree and added a side of Collard Greens and Candied Yams and that did it for me. However, I was a little disappointed that the oxtails and the crab meat in the fried rice were salty. Such a shame. The atmosphere was booming in the best way. Good R&B playing while everyone eats, drinks, and vibes. They also offer Hookah, but only in a certain section of the restaurant. So if you want the full experience, definitely make a reservation. Parking is valet only from what I can see and it's $10, but it seems the most convenient option for the area. read more

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If they open a bunch of locations across America, they'll be a Jor-Dynasty. Maybe they can also open in Dallas, and have the owner's son run the place, it can be called JR's. And one in med center, not sure where, but in the "General Hospital" location would be fine. Anyway, I'm not a fan. The food is fine, although my fave soul food places in Jackson MS and Montgomery AL and Charleston SC (and many others) are so much better (and infinitely cheaper) so I can't really honestly compare the food. By Houston soul food standards, it's fine, but most people aren't coming for the food. You can tell by the clouds of hookah smoke on the sidewalk when the door opens, by the insanely attractive hostesses and the really abrasive attitudes, and by the extremely long Valet line blocking off traffic in an already tricky neighborhood. Valet issues and clouds of hookah smoke are part of what puts me off here, but there's definitely a "bottle girl aesthetic" with the employees and if you're looking for that, and for long wait times, hookah, partying, Valet, then this is your place. Me, I've been rubbed the wrong way from both dining here (once) and having to work with them (several times) and 3 stars is generous based on my experiences, if it was a chain it would be getting 1. read more

You ever had some food so good it make you want to slap yo mama? This'll do it! Jordyn's soul cafe is expensive, sometimes they have crazy wait times, and I've even heard that the service isn't all that good...BUT this review ain't about none of that. The food is to die for-FLAT OUT! And if I'm being completely honest, I've been here before and left because I sat at a table for 30 mins before and never had a server come to my table, but knowing what I know now I SHOULDVE STAYED!!! lol I had the beef short ribs with gravy, rice, and greens. If I would've died while eating it I would've already been in heaven. That food is good, the beef was so tender it melt on the fork, the bones were basically there for decorations the way they slid out with ease. Even the fat was good. The portion is so generous I got full there, took it home, ate some more and got full again. I ordered the waffle ice cream sandwich for my son and we tore that up too. lol couldn't even get a picture of it. My server was extremely sweet too. She made sure we were okay and gave an excellent recommendation on those beef short ribs. I don't care what they say about Jordyn's I know the truth, and the truth is that this food so good it'll make you want to slap yo mama! read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - BEEF SHORT RIBS - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was the end to my birthday weekend. My wife asked where did i want to go for dinner to cap off my bday calibration since today was my actual birthday. I'd been seeing this place on the gram and decided this is where I wanted to go. We made reservations as suggested and arrived a little after our time but were still seated promptly as there weren't busy (yet). Upon entering the establishment is nice and quaint. Real cozy and elegant ambience. Our waitress came promptly and took our drink orders and patiently explained the menu and answered all of our questions. Now I'll start with the cons because there aren't many. 1. Parking. For the amount of money you're going to spend the $10 you have to pay for parking seems a bit much. 2. The pricing is a little high compared to other places with the same dishes. 3. And last, for them to have jusy opened a couple of hours before we arrived, they were out of the the first couple of things we wanted to order and a couple that we didn't. Now to the food.. a little over priced as it my it was worth EVERY penny. We started with the fried green tomatoes and pot roast empanadas. Tomatoes were meh.. but the empanadas were amazing. My oxtail pizza was amazing. I mean it was down right delicious. Oxtail were so tender and flavorful. Crust was thin and crispy just how I like it. Sauce was lite and super rich to overpower the flavor of the oxtail. There was meat in every bite and it was perfectly cheesy. My wife ordered the beef short ribs and they were fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor and the Mac great. My mother ordered the oxtail plate with yams and greens and our friend ordered the smothered chicken and both were equally pleased with there dishes. My wife and I finished with the peach cobbler which comes with a scoop of ice-cream and it also was good, not amazingly good but good. All-in-all we will definitely return. read more

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This has been on my list for a while and I finally made it! Right off back i have to start with 4 stars because I hate to park where I have to pay knowing the amount im about to spend lots of money just to eat. Its 10 dollars to valet. We walked in and were greeted. It was a nice atmosphere. The music was good but a little loud.. but jamming. The service started off cool but slowed down mid visit. Had to ask for a couple of things a few times but eventually got it. Now the food.. everything was good and everything came out smoking. That macaroni was on point. Those salmon eggrolls were amazing. I mean everything tasted great. My Hennessey drink was strong and good. I will be back. read more

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Randomly drove by & noticed this establishment some weeks ago & then coincidently we decided to dine here for lunch on a Thursday, it also happened to be during their happy hour. Right off the bat, the service was nice & there was plenty of room for seating (3 dining spaces, all 3 different vibes). We sat in the main dining area. The music was greatttt (r&b, soul) and not too loud (IYKYK). Now let me just say, the menu is stacked with options! The indecisiveness was working in full overtime but finally we settled on a range of items. For appetizers: Spicy Buffalo wings Jerk Shrimp Taco Entree: Southern Smothered Red Snapper Jerk Lamb Chops Entrees come with 2 sides each so we got: Mash potatoes Broccolini Mac and cheese Rice & Peas Everything listed above was at least an 8.5/10. Would recommend everything The stars of the show however: smothered snapper (if you're okay with a whole fish & don't mind the bones), Mac & cheese & jerk shrimp tacos !! Things to be mindful of: parking probably isn't fun during evenings & weekends. Thankfully at the time we went we could easily self-park in the parking lot but by the time we left around 5:30 the lot had already turned to 'valet only'. Lastly, depending on your entree + side choice the salt content may be a little on the high side. Mash & broccolini were great choices for neutralized the salt from the main entrees we got. Nevertheless, very yummy experience. Would go again & would recommend going (esp on a weekday afternoon lol). read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - LAMB CHOPS - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was really disappointed with the service here. Let's start with the food... Greens: the greens were seasoned well, however they were missing acidity. Some vinegar would've been good in them. Cornbread: the cornbread was cakey, and had good flavor. Love is: A cocktail with tequila and raspberry liquor.. delicious! The service is what made me bring my rating down to a 3. The waiter was almost nonexistent .. they forgot to bring us waters to the table, we ordered a second round of drinks, and never received them, and it wasn't very hospitable. There's an automatic 20% gratuity, but my visit did not even deserve that. Plus beware, there's only valet parking, which is $10. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

20 minutes to get water, an hour to get food... and I'm convinced they may not care about service as much because if you have a group of more than 2 they do an automatic 20% gratuity... automatic gratuity usually always equals slower service. Food is relatively expensive. Portion size is decent except for brunch size is pretty small. Would I come back? Undecided. I guess if I have time to kill read more

I had a wonderful dining experience at Jordyn's. Our waitress was super sweet and gave good recommendation from the menu. Food came out fresh with big portions. I did not care for the "sweet corn" because it was not sweet and only peppery. The waitress was so kind enough to offer to swap me out for sweet potatoes which were bomb!! I will be returning soon! I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our group was looking for a soul food place for dinner and found Jordyn's. We arrived a little late for our reservation but still made it and was seated. The staff was fairly nice. We ordered deviled eggs, soul rolls, oxtails, smothered chicken, fried fish, yams, Mac and cheese, greens and rice and peas. To be honest the food was 5/10. The flavor on the food wasn't what we thought it was going to be. The restaurant had good music, hookah and vibes. read more

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Valet parking available for $10 Parking is extremely limited Jordyn's hails from Chicago! This new American based categorized as soul food from content I've witness. To me it's more homemade creations, and seafood options that impressed me the most. I've visited here twice and I love the eggrolls stuff with spaghetti, ( I've ordered this twice), and crab fried rice that was full of flavor and a little spice which taste very nice! My second visit when you order the spaghetti eggrolls to go, they come uncut. Love DJ IS PRESENT as before playing the smooth R&B hits old and new which I greatly appreciate the blend mix read more

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Dined yesterday evening before the dinner rush. Everything we had was good from the lemonade and salmon Alfredo eggrolls to the smothered chicken , mac, mash and greens!! We decided to share as we weren't going to be able to take any left overs. The rnb playing was just hit after hit. Creating a relaxed vibe as we enjoyed our meal. Can't forget the cornbread, warm and moist with just the right amount of sweetness. So good we got one to go. I did take a banana pudding to go this was the only time that seemed over priced. It was rather small for $11. Everything was tasty and didn't take too long to come out so not sure about the other reviews. I really think the overall rating should be higher. I will be back with friends since I got in trouble for coming without them lol. Parking is pretty much valet unless you want to walk from further away. Will try alcoholic beverage next go round. *20% gratuity automatically charged *employees convo can be heard in dining room read more

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Ambiance was nice .. not crowded at all . The wait was a little long but not bad. The food was 5/10.. a bit salty. Hot wings were good but really small and the smothered chicken was good but not enough gravy and wing were small Catfish was cool , yams too mushy and Mac was dry .. The jolly rancher drink wasn't All that but we wanted to try it We were charged extra but the corrected it . Overall check it out . From my hometown so we gave it a shot . read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Being a Midwest gal I love supporting fellow Midwestern folk. The owners are from Chicago and being a Michigan gal it was only right to check them out. They are locate in a nice area close to the museum district. They do offer valet parking for $10. There is parking in the neighborhood but it's very limited. When you walk in the ambiance is very nice seating at the bar, outside for your bigger groups. They offer hookah, our waitress was very nice and helpful. Now let's get to the fun part. Mamma Mojito - great taste mojito with the taste of Hennessy. Gummie bear drinks- definitely a nice kick, but a little too sweet for me. Wings - they were a little too salty for me but they were not too spicy. I like my wings a little more crunchy. The brunch menu as a little to limit the grits had a good taste but it was more grits than the protein. I like that the menu was open and you can order other than brunch. Fried green tomatoes were good, but the sauce was okay, but for me in could skip the sauce. Devil eggs - to sweet for my taste buds Soul Rolls-the Mac and cheese with candy yams were good. Never would have thought of that as an egg roll. Roast beef empanadas- for me those were great. Not skimpy on the meet and the seasoning and taste was definitely on point. I like that they give you good portion of food you will definitely leave with a togo box. The only thing is that they did take a little long with bringing out the main course but the drink and appetizer came fast. That would be the only thing that could improve. read more

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Went here and everything was spool good omg. Food came out at the perfect time. I really have no complaints about this place. Service was good and vibes were there! read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Drinks - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wanted to see what the hype was about and finally made my way here while in town. Parking is typical Houston parking. Hardly any street parking but the restaurant offers $15 valet. The restaurant is fairly large. Seems they have the restaurant divided by those that have reservations and those that don't. We arrived when they first opened so we were able to be seated without a reservation. The menu offers a variety of soul food items however, it seems the menu was randomly priced. I had the deviled eggs, oxtails and grits, greens, and blueberry lemonade. The deviled eggs were good, just wish they were less sweet. The oxtails and grits had way too much pepper for me. The greens were something like I have never tasted, wayy too sweet. And even after I sent the greens back barely touched, this item was still included on my bill. The blueberry lemonade was good! Great staff but it's not a must that I have to return. It's also good to note that they add an automatic gratuity of 20% for parties of TWO or more. Never heard that in my life. Just say gratuity is automatically included because you won't catch many people dining solo. read more

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Everything about this experience was everything. The food , service , ambience, everything. Everything was so good. If I had to critique one thing the catfish and grits was a little bland. The oxtail mac and cheese was the star of the show close seconds were the empanadas and egg rolls! I wish the snapper was fried a little less so the meat was easier to get out but the flavor was there and don't get me started on the yams. 10/10 read more

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This is my second time ordering from them. This time, they forgot a side item. In addition to the missing item, when I reached in the to-go bag to remove one of the plastic containers of food, it was stuck to a CHEWED UP WAD OF GREEN GUM. I gave them the benefit of a doubt and figured maybe it was a piece of dessert icing that fell into the bag. No - when I pulled it off with a napkin, it was sticky and stretched! I called the restaurant and they put me on hold and the call dropped. Now the calls go straight to voicemail smh. How disgusting of their staff. Never eating from here again. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - The green CHEWED UP GUM inside my to-go bag - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

I visited Jordyns last Saturday, and I have to say--this place completely exceeded my expectations. From the outside, I wasn't sure what to expect since it's pretty low-key and doesn't really grab your attention. But once I stepped inside, it was a whole different story. The atmosphere was beautiful, the music was on point, and the overall vibe was just right. I asked the bartender what he recommended, and he confidently told me, "everything is good." That set the bar high--but they absolutely delivered. I ordered the jerk chicken with collard greens and rice, and the food was amazing. Flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. I honestly didn't want to leave. The service was quick and on point. Fabian, the bartender, took great care of me, and there was another woman named Jessica working with him who made an excellent Old Fashioned. They also made me a Hennessy sunrise-type drink that was top-tier. On top of that, the crowd and energy made the experience even better--I ended up meeting some really cool people visiting from out of town. Great food, great drinks, great service, and great vibes. 5 stars across the board. I'll definitely be back--and probably sooner than later. read more

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DO NOT RECOMMEND We decided to come here for lunch with friends, and the experience started off confusing. We walked past one entrance to what looked like the main door, but there was a sign telling us to use the other door. We tried that one--it was locked. So we went back to the first door we passed, and that ended up being the actual entrance. The hostess was sitting there watching us struggle with the doors. Once inside, the hostess was fairly friendly. The restaurant only had two occupied tables, so it was practically empty. Unfortunately, our waitress seemed completely uninterested in providing service. When we asked for recommendations, she simply pointed out some of the most expensive items on the menu and looked annoyed while doing so. One of my friends even got up to ask the hostess for suggestions. She mentioned that the items we were considering were "playing it safe" and encouraged us to try other options. When the waitress returned to take our order, she still had the same careless attitude. I asked how the dressing was, and she responded with a short "It's good," then just stared at me as if waiting for me to hurry up and finish ordering. There was no effort at customer service at all. I also noticed the hostess asking other guests if they wanted cornbread, but we were never offered any. We weren't asked if we wanted drinks or anything either. Later we found out it was happy hour by overhearing the hostess/bartender tell another guest. Let's get to the food: PLATE 1: Jerk Turkey Wings - The jerk seasoning sits on the surface, but the meat itself lacks flavor. The wings are also very overcooked, which makes them dry and unappealing. Cornbread Dressing - The texture is both mushy and gritty, and the only noticeable flavor is salt. I would not recommend this at all. Greens - The greens taste old, almost like they've been sitting in a metal pot too long, with an odd hint of sweetness. PLATE 2: Jerk (Salt) Chicken Wings - Extremely salty. The salt completely overpowers the jerk seasoning. Mac & Cheese - Very average. It's edible, but not something I'd go out of my way to have again. Greens - The greens taste old, almost as if they've been sitting in a metal pot too long, with a strange hint of sweetness. DESERT: I wouldn't dare order but my friend already had her eyes on the peach cobbler. The waitress didn't know the brand of ice cream that came with it. The peach cobbler came out cold as the ice cream at this point it's funny because this has to be a joke. She asked them to warm it up. Took the food to give to the homeless. Asked for the manager after paying, "Jill" said the manager's weren't available. read more

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So my boyfriend and I hit up Jordyn's since I'm heading out of town and wanted to take him out before I dipped. We walked in and it was pretty empty--which honestly I don't mind because I had a reservation and wasn't in the mood to wait. They seated us right away. Shoutout to our server, Lay, who was super sweet and had the vibe of someone who knows the whole menu like it's her playlist. She let us know it was happy hour (Tuesday through Thursday--yes, I'm taking notes), and most of the food items were $25 and came with two sides. Not bad! We both started with lemon drops--mine was passionfruit, his was mango. Sweet, tasty, and had just enough kick to remind you it's not juice. We started off with buffalo wings, and whew--they were JUICY, spicy, and came out hot. Only downside? It was supposed to be six wings, but one of them was just the little extra piece at the end that nobody counts as a real wing. Like... sir, that's wing confetti. Don't play with me. For the mains, I ordered the ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and broccolini. He got the smothered wings with mac & cheese and collard greens. When I say he was licking his fingers and blowing on his food like it was lava? The man was fighting for his taste buds and still going back for more--he loved it. My steak had a bit too much fat for my liking, but the mashed potatoes? Chef's kiss. Seasoned just right. The broccolini was cooked like it graduated from culinary school--just how I like it. The vibe of the place was giving red, black, and gold glam with chandeliers everywhere--very cute date night energy. I'd definitely go back... but next time, I need six real wings, not five and a wingtip pretending to be somebody. read more

We loved our experience here. The food was excellent and served in huge portions, definitely enough to take some home. The drinks were on point and strong. There was a live DJ spinning great music. There was a photographer taking pictures, available for purchase; $20 included a nice frame as well. Overall, the atmosphere was fun and lively. The bar offered plenty of drink options, including festive Christmas specialties, and if you're into hookah, they've got that too. Parking was convenient with valet service available, or you might find a spot on the street if you're lucky. Great vibes and service all around. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance were top notch coming from California. I will be coming back next time I visit Houston!! read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - JERK CHICKEN 5Wings, CANDIED YAMS & BAKE MAC & CHEESE - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service wasn't all that great, we went right before closing. Food was good. The salmon Alfredo egg rolls 10/10. I also had the jerk chicken pasta which was good too. I didn't care for the Mac n cheese, I wouldn't get it again. They played good music and the establishment was nice and clean. I can definitely see it being a great date night spot. A reservation might be a must since it's kinda small in there. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - CHICKEN ALFREDO - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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OMG I would come to this restaurant any and every time I come back to Houston. The food was AMAZING... not even exaggerating... every one I was with thoroughly enjoyed every forkful. The food was visually and tastefully pleasing. I love how they had smothered turkey necks and smothered turkey meatballs... you don't see those on the menu at other restaurants. The waiter, was great and very attentive. I forgot her name but she had locs... she was good and very helpful with our selections. This has been my fave of Houston so far. read more

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I made a reservation for 2 on a Sunday afternoon for 1:15, they couldn't find the res and were very dismissive. The place was very busy so I gave some grace. We were out on the waitlist with a 45 minute wait. Only reason we started is because we paid $10 for the valet already. As we were waiting I saw a reservation open up for 1:45 (this was around 1:30). I booked the res and we went back in at 1:40. The place had slowed down significantly but we were told the table wasn't ready yet. There were 2 people we saw earlier waiting for a table sitting at a table seemingly still waiting. Another group came after us and they were told the kitchen was very backed up and basically to come back another day. After this they LOCKED THE FRONT DOOR. Assumedly so no one else could come in... We waited another 10-15 minutes when the 2 ppl waiting for a table got up we were seated at that table... make it make sense. We then had a waitress come but and say she would be with us shortly about 3 times over 20 minutes but never actually came to take our order. We could see her and 2 others struggling with a mimosa tower the whole time. Poor time and customer management. I hailed down a hostess to ask if anyone would be coming and that's when the waitress finally came. She had an attitude that I was inquiring her whereabouts but later apologized. They never mentioned to us directly that the kitchen was backed up or that there was another bar to wait at. A good 2 hours after originally arriving ny to the restaurant we received our food which was good, not great. I think they knew the overall dissatisfaction in the room so they passed out free shots (most of why I gave 2 stars instead of 1). Probably 5 drops per cup. Despite all of this, no concessions were offered and they put automatic gratuity on checks of TWO PEOPLE or more. Needless to say this place is poorly managed and you should stay away. They might do better to have reservations every thirty minutes rather than every 15 minutes. read more

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This kind of fake food needs to stop. Horrible experience. Staff was rude to a vegetarian. Uncalled for.

I was so excited to try this establishment. Had reservation and was seat immediately, which I appreciated l. Besides getting seating promptly, Service was horrible. It took a while for our waiter to come to our table. When she finally came, we decided to go ahead and ordered entrée along with our drinks, not knowing how long it would take for her to return back to our table. Food came out within five minutes, red flag! Food was luke warm, you can tell this food was prepared way earlier during the day. Me nor my date enjoyed our meal. They also automatically included 20% gratuity to your ticket. Our bill total up $200. I don't mind paying but paying for food that wasn't enjoyed is not it. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

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Valet available for $10. We got seated fairly quickly. We did have a reservation. Nicely decorated. I loved the chandeliers. The music was a vibe. Our server was really nice and personable (I forgot her name). Got a lemon drop. It was okay. It didn't really pack a punch but it was tasty. I got the fish, fish, spaghetti and cabbage. It was good nothing to write home about. However! Those soul rolls and salmon Alfredo rolls! 10 out 10. I wanna go back and just order those. They were delicious! read more

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I really wanted to like Jordyn's. Chicago-inspired soul food in Houston sounds like a win, but after giving it not just one chance, but two, I walked away disappointed both times. First Visit: I ordered the smothered chicken mac and cheese with dressing. The wait was ridiculous over an hour just for the dressing, which still wasn't ready when the rest of the plate came out. The "smothered chicken" turned out to be plain chicken wings with gravy poured on top. Drinks from the bar were either too sweet or served in tiny glasses that weren't even poured to the rim. For the price, I expected way more. Service overall was painfully slow, and the food was bland. Second Visit (3 months later): I came back for lunch hoping things had improved. I tried the turkey wings with mac and cheese and candied yams. Unfortunately, this plate left nothing to be desired either. The turkey wings were so dry I had to ask for extra gravy, which didn't help. What I got felt more like bones with scraps of meat "assembled" on top rather than real whole wings. The mac and cheese was just okay but dry, and the yams weren't sweet at all definitely not "candied." Once again, the cornbread dressing wasn't ready. Drinks were still a miss: I specifically asked the bartender to make my second drink less sweet, and he didn't bother. The Final Straw: On top of the food and service issues, they tack on an automatic 20% gratuity once you have just two guests. I've dined out for years and have never seen or heard of that. For the quality of food and service received, it feels like a complete insult. Overall: Between long waits, overpriced drinks, bland food, inconsistent service, and surprise fees, Jordyn's hasn't delivered either time. Soul food should feel warm, seasoned, and satisfying this just felt rushed, dry, and overhyped. Houston has too many great options for me to give this place a third try. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Dry turkey wings - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is very good. No complaints with food or service. It was the atmosphere that was the issue. Visited after a performance in the theatre district. Walked in on a Sunday around 4:30. The music was so loud as we entered the door we had to practically yell at each other. Although we were seated on the "restaurant" side. The music was still loud. Not yelling at each other loud but still very loud. Even the table next to use was commenting on how loud the music was. read more

To be honest, I was very hesitant on trying this restaurant based on the multiple reviews I've seen regarding their service and their food, but I went here for a birthday dinner. It wasn't that bad. However, it is more of a lounge rather than a restaurant. So if you're going there for conversation, keep in mind the music is very loud. Overall the ambience is nice. I liked the decor and it was clean overall. The service was not bad either, but with the prices of this food and the automatic 20% gratuity added, it gives fake upscale restaurant vibes. If I'm paying at least $30 for a plate and at least $15 for a drink I don't want to hear club music. The food was also OK, when I think of an upscale soul food restaurant I would prefer Graces on Kirby as the food is worth the price. Again the food wasn't nasty. I loved the empanadas and the mac & cheese was decent but again the prices are way too high for the overall experience that you have. I don't think I would return, but if eating expensive soul food and listening to club music is your vibe then go for it. read more

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I really was excited to try this place. However the prices and servings are not aligned making the overall experience subpar. 40.00 for oxtail Mac and cheese with only two oxtails and no meat in the actual dish is diabolical. My tab was 75.00 for one cocktail and this one dish which was not worth it. While the flavor was good for the dish it's definitely not worth the price. I will not return based on this. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - 40.00 for two oxtail - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jordyn's Soul Food menu options were so plentiful that it was hard to decide what to choose! I chose the Oxtail's, rice and peas and collard greens. The food was delicious and flavorful. Our group ordered a variety of different dishes and we all were satisfied with the flavor, presentation and temperature as the food was served hot. The cocktail menu offers unique cocktails. I got the "Drunk in Love" which was Hennessy , Grand Marnier and peach syrup. I sent it back because it was too sweet for my liking.We had a reservation for 8:30p and we were seated promptly.Although the wait staff was very friendly and attentive, we did wait a significant amount of time to order and be served. We had a large group and were seated in a nice space off to the back by the DJ booth where the music overwhelmed our ability to converse. However, we were obliged by our waiter and they lowered the volume to where we were able to dine and interact comfortably . The setting is upscale yet comfortable enough to dress down. They offer hookah, a live hip hop DJ who was really good and set an upbeat vibe and delicious food. This is a great spot for a birthday dinner or group event . I would consider going back since the food was so good and give the service another chance. The Valet parking was the best option at $10, very convenient read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Flavorful, culinary, tasteful food Great ambiance, the music was absolutely Wonderful. It was coming from a play list every song was on point and then the DJ was really good. Kiara was great, she was very attentive; since gratuity is already added she made sure she provided top notch customer service! read more

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Nice, quiet spot. Food was good and well seasoned. The only thing that I did not like is paying to park in their parking lot. ((Like many other Houston restaurants). I usually pull off when I find out you have to pay to park but decided to try it anyway. read more