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    Lucretia's Kitchen

    3.8 (101 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Barbeque
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
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    Good for groups

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    Catfish fried potatoes and green beans Fresh cornbread and white bread also served with meal
    Anne M.

    On a recent Thursday my husband suggested we head to Lucretia's as he saw they were doing a buffet for lunch. I'm in! It's a cool little place, today decorated with a balloon arch, probably left from a special event. We were greeted by a young lady who escorted us to the bar to pay. 14.99 ea is a bargain! I'll try to remember everything they had. Spinach salad, cornbread, potato salad, slaw, pickles, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, kielbasa and kraut, cooked cabbage, green beans, Mac n cheese. I'm probably forgetting something? Then the meats. Baked chicken, fried chicken, fried catfish and fried pork chops, beef vegetable soup. Whew!! All delicious!!! Loved every minute. They did have some cookies on the buffet. They didn't look homemade so my only disappointment is that I didn't order banana pudding or peach cobbler to go!! They don't always have the buffet so call ahead or just go and order off the menu!! Yummm!

    Jason B.

    I come to Lucretia's because the food is always excellent, and I love seeing her "commercials" online. However, the service is absolutely subpar and must be addressed. I came when there were only a few people here at 6pm on a Tuesday. The server seemed overwhelmed and stressed. I order the chicken white meat only and received drum sticks. I also ordered a drink which still has not come. I was charged for a brownie when I wanted the peach cobbler and paid the extra $6, I still have not received my new receipt. As usually the music is great and the environment is nice. But they have to do better.

    Fried pork chops dinner
    Jason M.

    When we found out we were coming back to Louisville for the AAU tournament we knew this was our first stop. Two years ago it was great. This time, same thing. Huge portions. Seasoned perfectly. Only problem is it took an hour to get our food. Slow service. The servers were great but they seemed a little overwhelmed. Cut down on serving time and this will be 5 stars against any soul food restaurant.

    Buffalo and lemon pepper dry rub
    Mariah C.

    I really wanted to love this place but.... We placed a to go order at 6p, they said pick up in 30 mins and our food wasn't ready till 7:30p. We waited inside the restaurant for our order for an hour.. no one acknowledged us or our wait and the restaurant closed at 7. Our order consisted of 45 fried wings, the lemon pepper dry rub was super salty, Carolina gold had a nice flavor, buffalo were tasty but also salty. The wings were heavily breaded. The restaurant itself is cute, the wing price (50 cents) is great, but, I wouldn't return due to the service (lack of), if the wait times weren't outrageous I might return to try other menu items.

    Aldean R.

    Spectacular soul food restaurant that is top notch that we can't get enough of. Only place I have tried two weeks in a row. My Catfish and Crispy chicken dinners were delicious and loved every bite. The bananas pudding is out of this world with a unique cookie in it. The only complaint is the greens were too salty. Easy to place phone orders. The service is excellent. The place is large and impressive. There is construction on the side street parking that shuts off parts of Oak St by the restaurant. Next month is my birthday and I will come back for a third time. My wife can't wait because every weekend she keeps asking me when are we going back. It is that good.

    Catfish, greens, mac and cornbread
    Melissa R.

    If you're visiting Louisville or live in the area and you're craving real soul food, this place is a definite must. The food took me right back to my granny's kitchen. I had the catfish, greens, and mac and cheese, and every bite was incredible. The catfish was perfectly seasoned and crispy, the greens were tender and full of flavor, and the mac was creamy, cheesy, and comforting, just how it should be. My wife had the fried chicken, potato salad, and baked beans, and everything on her plate was delicious. The chicken was crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the potato salad was classic and well balanced. The baked beans had the perfect amount of sweetness. They were hearty, and packed with flavor. And then came the cornbread--oh my. It was soft, slightly sweet, and so good on its own that we didn't even need to add butter. It truly stood on its own. This restaurant doesn't just serve food--it serves comfort, tradition, and heart. If you're in Louisville and want some real-deal soul food, this place should be at the top of your list.

    VOTED #1 Fried Chicken-Small 1/4  Chicken Meal
    Kristina C.

    The energy and atmosphere was really cute and festive. Everyone was very welcoming and polite. The food was amazing!! If you like soul food I definitely recommend!

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    Sharon W.

    The food was magnificent. Everything that I ordered was well seasoned. Great service our server was very attentive, kind, and polite. Good prices for the quality and quantity of the food I received. I love the atmosphere. There was Jazz playing. I just felt relaxed and comfortable. I didn't feel rushed to hurry up and finish my food. I just had a great time.

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    Amazing food!! Great prices, large portions and always hot and delicious. I usually get it delivered and they are accurate with my orders

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    The food is ALWAYS AMAZING!!!! Lately, I've been ordering delivery at lunchtime. Perfect meal to make it through the day!!!

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    Not a fan. Didn't like the setup for the all you can eat food bar. Fried chicken was good but not plentiful.

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    Lucretia was so warm and welcoming. The food and all the sides were excellent. Amazing fried chicken

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