Johnny Ray's Sultry Soul Food consistently delivers exceptional quality & service. The staff…read moreexhibits professionalism, demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the menu & creates a welcoming atmosphere which enhances the customer experience. The cuisine is distinguished by its excellence; notably, the catfish is expertly prepared, flavorful & well-seasoned, obviating the need for additional condiments such as hot sauce or tartar sauce. Side dishes are thoughtfully paired with the main course: the collard greens with turkey are fresh & complement the catfish, while the macaroni & cheese presents a rich, satisfying flavor akin to a dessert. The cornbread is reminiscent of cake. Collectively, the superior culinary offerings & attentive service result in a memorable dining experience. Johnny Ray's stands out for its consistent standards & convenient downtown Silver Spring location. A visit to this establishment is highly recommended.

When I walked into Johnny Rays, I was quickly greeted by the owner who is very involved in the…read morerestaurant. I ordered through DoorDash and was able to pick it up fresh. I ordered 2 whiting plates. One with collard greens with smoked turkey and fries and the other with Mac n cheese and rice and gravy. The fries were good. The whiting was fried to perfection. I also like the greens (I'm a southerner so I'm a bit hard to please). Everything was reasonably priced. The restaurant had nice music playing and has a bit of a lounge feel with the dark walls. It wasn't crowded on a Friday during lunch time. I'd go back for sure.

FOOD WAS SUPER AMAZING, CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT we had Chris As our waiter he was super…read morehelpful ! also food came out faster then expe I had the jerk lamb chop meal and it was super tender , juicy , and just WORTH IT

Sugar & Spice was AMAZING! My partner and I picked up food yesterday and it was even better than…read moreour first visit. We had the jerk fried shrimp deviled eggs, jerk chicken egg rolls, oxtail Rasta pasta, crab stuffed salmon with greens, and bread pudding. Everything was so good we were literally doing a happy dance! Chris at the register was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!

So just to be clear, the food gets 5 stars hands down! My friends, and I had the red snapper, lamb…read morechops and lobster grits, suya wings, jerk wings and waffles, and French toast. Everything was amazing. Be prepared, everything is made to order so there's a little extra eait, but it was well worth it. I only gave them four stars because Yelp wouldn't allow me to knock off only one half. It's not a new establishment, but it is under new management. We only had one server who also handled the bar, So he couldn't be as attentive as he wanted to be. But other than that, he was very pleasant and still took good care of us. Hopefully as they get a little bit more established they'll be able to get some extra hands. But even if not, I will return, and soon. PS, they also had a DJ on site whose music selections were truly on point.

Food was amazing! But gosh this place is expensive and the service plus ambiance does not make the…read moreprices worth it. I've been twice wasn't greeted either time. Waited forever to be brought menus despite there only being a few people in the restaurant. Again great food but not worth it for the service you get.

Bomb. Com Hot, flavorful and just down right yummy…read more Soul Food at its BEST!! I definitely will be BACK!!!

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I'm in the DC area for my birthday and I needed something with flavor and heart; Dodah's Kitchen…read moredelivered both. I went to the Mount Rainier location and ordered the drum plate with mac and cheese and collard greens; and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best vegan soul food in the area. The drums were crispy with a one of one batter; I have never tasted anything like that before. Crunch on the outside, seasoned through, not greasy, just right. The mac and cheese redefined vegan; creamy, flavorful, and comforting without trying to imitate anything. It stood on its own. The collard greens took me straight back home; tender, seasoned properly, and full of soul. I also tried the ribs; and they were so good they honestly do not even need promotion. This is not good for vegan. This is just good. If you are in the DC area and craving real comfort food done plant based; Dodah's Kitchen needs to be on your list.

Food was amazing but the lady behind the counter clearly needed more help, she was alone in taking…read morethe orders and making the food. While I ate there with a friend, several people came in and stole stuff- we tried to tell the lady but she was too busy. Aggressive panhandlers also came in looking for food at first (which we gave them, and apparently they didn't like vegetables), and then asked for money, and we don't carry cash. But again food was great, but next time I'm going to take out. Such a shame because the window gives you such a nice view of the neighborhood.

MLK Soul Food is a good option for your traditional no-frills Southern American breakfast and…read moredinner fare. I've seen this restaurant pop up on a number of third party delivery apps and one day I saw it while driving. At first, I thought it was operating out of a ghost kitchen, however, this location is the business' brick and mortar restaurant. The chicken and waffles I ordered were good. Again, not the best, but a good option to take care of your American breakfast and soul food fix. I'll try them again to assess their dinner food.

I've been to this restaurant twice in the past week. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They…read moreall Have amazing energy and truly make you feel welcomed. Ms Keisha is my absolute favorite. There are about 6 tables for you to dine in if you choose to. Both times I ordered my food to go. The restaurant is very clean... from the windows, door, floor, counter, etc. They have so many items to choose from whether you go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Now the food!!!!! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! My first time I went I tried the pork ribs, Mac n cheese, and yams. The second time I tried the turkey wings, cabbage, and potato salad. I enjoyed it all!!!!! I told them they will be seeing me a lot more!

So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.

Tried this place while in DC for a conference and I'm glad I did…read more It's more of a takeout spot but there is a counter where you can eat if there is room. Everything I ate was good and full of flavor, I even enjoyed the tea which was good old fashioned sweet tea. I would say this was worth my Uber ride to and from,.

Let's face it - chicken and waffles is a winning recipe, and when it's elevated to the next level…read morelike it is at Legends Chicken & Waffles, you're not only getting a great meal... your taste buds are getting the culinary equivalent of a foot massage. Like, the best foot massage you ever had, except it's chicken and waffles. It's like the masseuse has ten hands and they're all giving you the best flavors imaginable. For real y'all - this food is incredible. Service good. Relaxed and chill. Just order, kick back and enjoy an appropriately named legendary meal. A+ Out of this world good!

Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.