I hate to be that guy to ruin the 5 stars but... roll was hard, chicken salty as heck, fried hard…read moreas well which was good... yams not sweet, and please... I love Mac and cheese but the Mac and cheese tasted like leftovers and looked like leftovers. My girl had pork chop and guess what... salty her cornbread was dry and burnt at the top I feel bad for you guys around here being this is your only soul food spot would not recommend keep driving far away till u find the next soul food joint.

Wonderful restaurant with great food and an equally great staff! Such a perfect addition to the…read moreLawrenceville community! You simply cannot be disappointed stopping by for a meal!

This place is a gem! Tucked away in Middlesex was this AMAZING restaurant and carryout. I was…read morewelcomed as I walked in. Placed my order and waited as they cookoled each meal to order. I was able to speak with a few of the employees who were quite pleasant and full of jokes and life. My smothered porkchop was cooked to perfection and tender beyond measure. So was the beef liver and onions. This whole mean reminded me of Sundays after church at my grandmothers. I will definitely be back...probably this week! Lol

This sneaky little hole in the wall is incredibly non-descriptive from the outside. Unfortunately…read morethat's a green flag for me as it translates into all the effort being placed into the food rather than aesthetics After pestering my SO for nearly 2 years to try this spot, we finally did on 7/5/2025 and great gobs of goose shat if it wasn't one of the best burgers I have eaten in years. If you're someone who wants ambiance and decor, this isn't it. Do you want food made with love? This is your spot. Being 1st time callers and long time listeners, played it safe by ordering a burger. My thoughts are, if a burger isn't done well nothing else would be. Their dressed cheeseburgers have chili and onions on them. Want your's differently? I am certain you will be accommodated. Ours were delicious, clearly hand made and the fries were perfect. The Gentleman at the counter took the order, we seated ourselves. No frills, no pretentious demure; We were welcomed as if we were old friends walking into their kitchen at home. TV on, other patrons enjoying their meals. Was a treat to have the owner/cook(?)'s grandaughter pop in and listen to their banter. She was supposed to be home for July 4 but ate "bad McDonalds" and was sick If my fam had a place like this no doubt McDonald's would tear up my guts more than it already does! It was adorable. She was adorable. He was adorable. Loads of love between those walls and it reflects in the food served. Don't quote me on this but I think we were loved, fed very, very well and out the door for under $22. The only complaint I have is, I wanna go back Would probably be cheaper to eat here and support local every night than to cook at home! Loved it, will be back and strongly recommend.

My supervisor ordered a few entrees from here…read more So we got to try the wings and the pork chops The yams and the green beans The wings were tasty and not too dry the pork chop was a little overcooked it may have been prepared ahead of time and just reheated for our meal. The yams were delicious the green beans are a little salty for my liking I love the decorative selfie wall and the location It is right across from the Nansemond Brewery which serves amazing beers but does not have a regular food menu. Having a southern food spot within walking did is a blessing The staff seemed very nice and on point Hoping this becomes a staple for Main Street So far so good

Updated menu! Updated pricing! Still reasonable but more in line with inflation. No daily specials.read more

My husband and I got dinner to take to our hotel. I've lived in the South for decades, and never…read morehad such delicious fried chicken! It was crunchy, seasoned perfectly, and every piece was juicy-even the ones we kept for a picnic lunch the next day! The people were so kind. We give them the highest rating we can, and next time we're in the area we will be back.

Traveling through and decided to stop for lunch. So glad we did! We ordered the bbq sandwich, dark…read moremeat chicken, okra, shrimp sandwich, and chili cheese fries. Everything was excellent. Honestly, they should get chicken skin by the bag, coat it with their seasoning blend, fry 'em up, and sell 'em like chips. H&L Restaurant (the current name) is a hidden gem and we'll be sure to come by again the next time we're in the area. Thank your for a lovely meal! My

Went to this restaurant on Easter Sunday (waited in line to go in, which is a good sign because…read moreain't nobody waiting for bad food). When I came in the manager/owner and workers were praying (praise God)! The place was very sanitary, there was hand sanitizer placed conveniently and gloves to wear for getting the food (I know that's right)! The food tasted like 50 grandmas were cooking in the kitchen!! The manager was thankful for everyone who was there and shared that with everyone (made an announcement)! I'm loving Cooper's Restaurant & Lounge and can't wait to come back

Food: Mediocre Service: Poor…read moreAmbiance: Poor 5.5/10 Not the worst buffet I have been to but I will not be coming back until improvement is made.

Made the drive to Washington to try this famous local spot - the building itself is pretty rundown,…read moreparking spots a bit limited. You order at the window and wait to hear your name hollered. The young lady that placed our order was not friendly. Period. Borderline rude and made it pretty clear she didn't want to be at work. Onto the food - the fried chicken was good, the corn nuggets very yummy. Didn't care for the potato salad. The yellow cake with chocolate frosting was average, didn't finish it. Not sure we'd eat here again.

We have visited King Chicken twice, once for breakfast and recently for dinner. Every dish, from…read morethe cheese biscuits to the fried chicken, hush puppies, and cinnamon rolls, was spectacularly delicious! I'm eager to try the sweet potato biscuits, rumored to be available only one day a week. King Chicken has become a must-visit for me whenever I'm in Washington, NC. This is carry-out only, and be aware that the online ordering system will let you place an order for items that are sold out. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was informed that two items I ordered were sold out, but they allowed me to substitute for different items.

It a little ghost kitchen food spot. The catfish was good. I enjoyed the Mac/cheese. The yams were…read morenot bad, but okay. The flavors were definitely there without being overly salted, however my husband got the pork chop and said it was tough and a little dry. Service wasn't rude just don't expect anything friendly. I would order here again tho

Whelp I finally got a chance to stop into this most talked about establishment. I must say I was…read moreimpressed. It gave me the community all came together on one accord to make something happen with a for the people by the people vibe. There are 3 restaurants and a juice bar so no matter what you're in the mood for they go you covered. While I waited on my food I slid to the back to grab a birthday drink where the bartender Doc filled me in on the happenings. So every night. Starting with Tuesdays is Karaoke, Thursdays- Line Dancing, Friday night is Soca night, Saturday-Hip Hop and R&B. I was in there on a Monday which happened to be my birthday had my birthday shot and the music was on point. They have a hookah lounge and over sized and regular sized games so you can sing along and have fun. The restaurant I chose was the Original Soulfood. I order the Fried shrimp dinner with Stringbeans, Mac n cheese for my sides and got a side of yams for my son. Overall the food was great just a bit too much salt in the string beans but other than that all I was missing was the red kool-aid. A definite stop on the list if you looking for something tasty no matter what your tastebuds are asking for they got you covered

The Oxtails were pretty good, I'd say an original taste for sure, not too salty or over seasoned…read moreeither. I rate the oxtails a 7-8/10. The mac and cheese was good as well, I would eat it again, had the right amount of cheese and flavor, but not the best I've had. The yams were good as well, that taste you're typically looking for, but not your mouth watering imagination. Overall, everything was good so no regrets, but definitely a bit pricey. Most importantly, the customer service here was amazing for my first time, which is what earned them my 5th star.

Rainey's soul food was an amazing experience! We got there about an hour before they're about to…read moreclose, but the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The establishment itself was very clean and very homely. We ordered the oxtails with cabbage and red beans & rice and we also ordered the brown stew chicken with macaroni cheese and yams. When I tell you, this food was amazing, it was! Everything was made to order and everything was delicious! I will visit Rainey's often. Please go and check them out. Black owned business as well!

Food Great been coming here over 20 years love the food barbecue chicken Brunswick stew delicious…read morebanana pudding love it barbecue chicken off the chain

Great place. Great food. Great bbq. It's not a very attractive place inside. Just a plain good Ole…read moreBBQ JOINT. they have all the staples hush puppies greens coleslaw, barbecue and fried chicken and a few other items added to the buffet. I've noticed if they did get a little bit of heat on some social media outlets, but I think people go into their thinking, they should be something that they're not. Rouses is a basic barbecue joint that serves up pretty good barbecue for that region. I always stop there on my way south or north on 95. services not white table and they don't walk around and ties in uniforms. So it's basically you know as I said before a basic barbecue joint.

We have traveled to Williamsburg, VA for years and just found this place!! Parking is a little…read moretough but you can use the lot adjacent to the restaurant. The staff was super nice the moment we walk in the door. Our Server (Emily) was supper knowledgeable and made suggestion's that where on point. Plating was nice to look at and tasted wonderful. Rib appetizer was fell off the bone tender, better than some BBQ joints. My wife had the Nutty Chicken, Mash Potatoes and Beets with citrus. I had the Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna , Mushroom rice with zucchini. Portion size was appropriate and the flavor profile of our food could not be beat. The restaurant has quotes post on the walls from historical figures that I fell in love with, after mentioning this to our server, she gave me a printed list of all the quotes. Thanks for a great dinning experience!!

Nice clean restaurant, good service. The fish with the fish and chips meal was dry and overcooked.read more