I took my partner to Yaya Southern Cuisine last Sunday as he wanted soul food to celebrate his…read morebirthday. Neither one of us had been here before but I saw it had very good reviews on Google. We both got the chicken dinner with different sides. He had the Mac and cheese and I had mashed potatoes since they were out of candied yams. We also both had yellow rice and collard greens. We also shared honey cornbread and hush puppies. Everything was VERY good!! There were a few downsides. We came on a Sunday evening and most of the food was sold out. The women who took our order said Sundays are also busy so we notated that for next time. The wait time is very long since the staff is limited. That day it looked like there were 2 or 3 people working. Lastly, I ordered a lemon poundcake and when I got home, it wasn't in the bag. I was pretty upset. The inside is nice, although very small so I would recommend getting the food to go. They don't allow call ins in advance so be prepared to wait. The staff were also very friendly. I would go back but earlier in the day and double check that all my items were in the bag.

The food was okay overall. I visited on a Sunday and ordered the meatloaf with gravy, upgraded for…read more$1.50 from rice to the homemade mashed potatoes, and also tried the macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, and red beans. The meatloaf was well-seasoned, and I enjoyed it with the gravy. The mashed potatoes had a nice homemade texture, but the garlic was overpowering. The red beans were also too garlicky for my taste. I hope they consider using less garlic in both dishes. I had a small to-go portion of red beans and requested only a teaspoon of rice. The lady at the front said I would normally have to pay for it and then told me, "You know you already have rice in your container, right?" Her response came across as rude--especially because she had overlooked the fact that I paid $1.50 to upgrade from rice to mashed potatoes. Since the mashed potatoes replaced the rice, there was no rice in my container. The cook then came out, clarified that I had upgraded, and gave me a little bit of rice. It was enough and exactly what I had requested. The sweet potatoes could use more butter and sugar. They weren't very sweet and tasted a little too "potatoey." The macaroni and cheese isn't baked, but I liked it. Its creamy style reminded me of Louisiana-style preparations. The punch is very sweet, but I actually like that because you can add water and turn one serving into two cups! The lady at the front forgot to put my lemon pound cake in the bag, so thank God I checked before leaving. Despite some previous comments suggesting otherwise, the lemon pound cake is definitely homemade and tastes like a homemade pound cake. It was good--nothing to write home about--but it had a genuine homemade taste and was topped with confectioners' sugar. The cook mentioned that red beans and rice may become a regular menu item and that they may also offer a sweet red sauce option for the meatloaf. Those would be nice additions. The lady at the front also said they plan to move to a larger location in the future. The current location is small, but it is nice, neat, and clean, with a pleasant sitting area where customers can wait for their food. The food comes out piping hot, which adds to the homemade feeling--as though it came straight out of the pots in someone's home kitchen. Despite the issues, I would rather eat here than go for Chinese food. I'm sharing this feedback to encourage improvement, not to degrade the restaurant. There are some good flavors here, and with a few adjustments--and closer attention when packing orders--the experience could be much better.

God, I love this place!! The food is consistently excellent and the service is great. The decor…read moreis super cute as well, and they have plenty of space between the tables so you don't feel like you're on top of everyone. My bestie and I always start with the Fried Green Tomatoes, which are cooked to perfection each and every time! So delicious. We also always order the fried fish, which comes with 2 sides. The fish is fresh and moist and definitely the main attraction for us. I'm in a rut and always order the sweet potatoes and the Mac and Cheese. What can I say - I love this combination so much it warrants repeating. Those sweet potatoes are amazing and the Mac is also excellent. I got a to-go order of the fried fish for my hubby and he wanted his with the Okra and Tomatoes, which he really enjoyed. We don't get down to Mr. B's very often, so it feels like a special occasion when we eat there. The staff is always so very nice and that's the icing on the cake. If you've not been here, don't hesitate!! You can thank me later. ;)

Came for lunch while visiting Tampa. Nice building. Great customer service. Very clean…read moreestablishment. The food was not good. Ordered simple fried chicken white with yams and collards. The server initially said they maybe out of chicken. Came back to say they had chicken left. My husband order liver and onions, she was unsure about the liver and onions. She asked the cook, who was walking around out front. He responded, yes we have liver. Okay, great we ordered. She said it will take 15 minutes. We said okay. She comes back out to say they have no Lima beans. My husband says why don't you tell me what you have and I will choose. It was apparent they had very little on the menu. It's 1:30pm on a Wednesday. It helps to know your inventory. The food comes out. I could hardly cut the chicken it was so dry and overcooked. It looked dark inside as if it was old. I tasted a little piece thinking maybe it was a different seasoning, it had an aftertaste. When the server came back, we inquired about the chicken. She said it is precooked in the mornings and cooked completely when ordered. I thought that's dangerous, letting undercooked chicken sit until ordered. The liver was so dry, you can see it in the picture. My husband could not eat it. They gave the impression that the food was cooked to order. It was not. The black eye peas and yams were good. The collard greens were okay. Not sure where the gravy on the rice came from. It wasn't from the liver. We didn't eat any of the food. They charged us for half the meal. I would have given a 1, but they were very nice. My goal is never to hurt a business. I'm a business owner. But, we must give a good product. We were very disappointed.

Was looking forward to eating at Freds Market it has been years. The seating was fast and the…read morewaitress was friendly and good. It was on Sunday it is very busy. I enjoy their country cooking but, the chicken had a funny taste and was the dryest I have ever had. The catfish was extremely good. The buffet was full of veggies, their signature dishes. Some looked over cooked, considering it was only 12:30 p.m. When I got to the car I asked my husband much the bill was. It came to $56.00 tip included with one drink. The charge was $22.99 a dinner not including drink. I was in shock. It was around $15.99 the last time we ate there. I can have a steak dinner at a nice restaurant for $24. It will the last time we eat there.

Outstanding. Dare I…read moresay superlative? The apple and pecan pie (separate) is worth the price of admission alone. The fried chicken is good but not great. What is great? The meatloaf. All day long. Any cooked vegetable dish is a great side. I haven't tried their cornbread or any gluten options. Aside from the pies. I would die for you...

I was a little disappointed. I ordered the whiting fish meal and the fish was way over cooked to…read morethe point it was dry. I would pass on the Mac & cheese here also. The hush puppies were really good and so were the desserts. The banana pudding and the lemon pound cake were really good. I would come back and try other things though, maybe I came in an off day.

UPDATE: I've noticed a significant decline in food quality. I'm wondering if ownership has changed…read moreor something else b/c the cube steak and beef tips that we usually get, used to be super tender and so good. The last couple of times, they've been extremely overcooked. Like, extremely! Is there a new cook or chef?! Also, recently my whole order was cancelled b/c they were apparently out of everything when the delivery driver arrived, which was about 20 minutes after the order was placed. Weird. You'd think it would've been cancelled immediately if they were out of everything. ‍

9.26.2025 Yesssss!!…read moreI knew when I visited Tampa, I wanted to find a Black Owned Business !! BINGO!! I got it right the 1st time yall!! I located this business on Yelp (of course). I made a reservation, and went to Ybor to visit. It was easy to locate. I found inexpensive metered street parking. It was a short walk to the establishment. We arrived. We were immediately seated upon arrival. This place was a whole vibe! The best seating! Every section looked like VIP!! We were assisted by Jillianne who was professional, super sweet, and had all the details about the menu. Collectively, we ordered the following. Get Your Roll On (Jerk Chicken and more in an empanada) - Well plated, VERY tasty, fulfilling A la carte: Catfish & Braised Collard Greens - Seasoned amazingly, huge portion size, very good. The music was right on point!! We truly enjoyed ourselves. I'm so glad we visited this business. I highly recommend !!

Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

Food is always a hit and the family setting is awesome. Service has always been pretty good.read more

If you find yourself in Plant City or Lakeland and you haven't eaten in a day or two stop on in…read more This reminds me of Monell's and Arnolds in Nashville. First thing that I love is, both Fred's and Johnson's bbq next door are family owned and on the farmers market property. You're in Plant City as well, you know you're getting Florida fresh veggies and fruit!

Three years later and the food and customer service is still amazing! Had to go back and try more…read moreof this delicious food. Restaurant is clean and small but the flavors are BIG.

First time here and it was a good pit stop. The corn bread was excellent. It was huge, moist and…read moresweet. The Mac and cheese had the brown cooked cheese and it was tasty, a good portion. The potato salad was too sweet for my liking. I think it had too much relish. The yellow rice was fine. It came with the meal. The catfish was good. Breaded well, tasted fresh. The plates are set with their sides. There was a $6 up charge to get the sides from what would be their soul food plates. I don't understand why there is an up charge for the sides and $6 at that. Even that small change would be a big difference for customers. Overall, good spot that I would I revisit.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Arrived around 1030am. Plenty of parking in the lot. I was…read moreexpecting a wait since they do not accept reservations but we were able to be seated immediately as a table of 4. During our meal, more people came in and it was busier. Great and quick service! I ordered the Southern Benny. I didn't remember seeing this as an option on the online menu but in person it was on the menu. Comes with two poached eggs over biscuits and ham. I ordered with a size of fingerling potatoes. Very good! Personally I would have preferred another meat instead of ham.

This was our 2nd visit to this Noble Crust. Fortunate to have got the same server as last time -…read moreRustie. Brought some friend who also enjoyed it. Started with Mexican Mules which were tasty. The appetizer of FGBLT was very good - In this case the B was Pork Belly. Bronzed Salmon had some great flavors going on. Desert of Coconut Cream Pie ended the evening in a good way. This place was consistently good on both visits. Nice place inside.

It's me!!! Your non bougie reviewer!!!!…read more So.... 4.6...high expectations.... And BOOM!!!! This is the best BBQ I have ever had.... I'm telling you, you ain't had any BBQ till you have eaten here. We just spent some time in Nashville looking for good BBQ and we were a little disappointed. This place is AMAZING.... It's in a small house just off the street.... Keep looking, it's there! Trust me you won't be sorry!!! The sausage is unbelievable. Trust me. I can't say enough. Everyone in this place was friendly, accommodating, and really just awesome. Thank you guys for the unforgettable food!

We have been dying to try this place since we moved here. Today we tried and will most likely not…read morereturn. Pros: Staff was very friendly, although the counter style service is meh. The sausage was amazing. Unsweetened tea was good, as well as potato salad and beans. Cons: the ribs were very large, tender and had a great smoke flavor but that's it. They were pretty fatty, although still had a decent amount of meat. But there was no real flavor to the meat other than the "smoke". The brisket was tender also but flavorless. I tried both sauces. Both taste very ketchup based with the Hot just being super spicy. I mixed the sausage and brisket together to eat so it would help the brisket. The location is great and in walking distance in Ybor, from the trolly or locals. Little house like place with two tvs on. One playing sports while the other was playing some Jerry Springer style lame drama, and was plenty loud for us to hear. Overall, very disappointed. The Smoker was going and gave us high hopes but lack of flavor made for a very dull meal.

Friendly staff, casual setting and tasty food! Will be back for sure and recommend to friendsread more

The food was soooooo good! I was visiting and this was my last brunch of the trip and it was…read moreamazing! When you come in you get your own seat, drinks are ordered at the bar and food at the food counter. Our food came out pretty quickly and as you can see the portions were a good size. The shrimp and grits weren't the traditional grits, it comes with a grit cake and that tomato jam....oooooo weeeeee! That tomato jam was so good it was everything!