Was very impressed with this hidden gem of an establishment. Our server Kyle was amazing, very…read moreattentive and on point. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Connecticut. FOOD: Very good and flavorful just how soul food should be and taste. Excellent selection of food items to choose from. AMBIANCE: Like your typical breakfast/brunch ambience. The lighting was just right. ENTERTAINMENT: They have a DJ playing 90's & early 2000's R&B and hip hop. Was pretty awesome made you want to dance while you were eating. Good feel good energy in here. Just a note that it is a tad bit loud with the music but not in an offensive way, kind of a day club in Vegas type of way. SERVICE: Our server Kyle was excellent! DRESS CODE: Casual *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.*

There were items missing from my order, and apparently, they don't even carry two of the items from…read moremy seafood platter, as advertised. For example, the shrimp was completely missing from my Shimp & Cab Cakes order, and my fries were missing as well. Also, I was told that half of the items in the Seafood Platter, oysters and scallops. aren't even served at AmericanSoul Kitchen. Other than that, the food was actually good, except for the totally burnt clam strips. The thing is, the receipt had my correct order but I'll probably skip this place from now on.

This place is a hidden gem I stumbled upon. The service was amazing and the treat the guests like…read morefamily, the food is seasoned and cooked with love, and i the price was well worth it. A nice setting that's perfect for any meal and the ambiance is great. I will definitely come back and tell my friend and family

One of my favorite spots in New Haven! Support local and try this delicious family owned spot…read more Delicious fried chicken! I got both the wing and thigh and they were both cooked to perfection. So juicy and tender. The sides (Caribbean rice and mac n cheese) were also very delicious. The corn bread was good, a bit dry though. Overall, if you're looking for a good soul food place, I recommend this place.

Thelma's food has always been a HIT! Why the 3 stars is crazy to me. I had my Birthday party there,…read moreand everyone who attended continued to rave about the delicious food. I have also attended other events or just stopped in for a bite to eat. The wings are Fabulous! The fries with the jerk chicken..man o' man.. makes you come back for more. The flavor/seasoning of the food is top notch. The rasta pasta with salmon is Delicious. The fried fish, mac n cheese, greens and yams are soooo Good! I have never been disappointed. And the servers are Phenomenal. They greeted me when I came in. Were very attentive throughout my visit. The prices are competitive, so no need to complain about that. I almost forgot to mention the fun you can have there with the Karaoke. The DJ I wish I remembered his name.. All I know is that he represented on a Friday night! It was Epic. So, just go and enjoy the ambiance. Go and enjoy the food. How could I have forgotton to mention the restaurant owners Lady. She is Phenomenal. I love her professionalism, and attentiveness.

Delicious food and comfy atmosphere! We came during a game night and Karaoke...it was a lot of fun…read more The wait staff was very polite and patient with us trying to decide what to order and drink! I will return and wish there was a location closer to Stamford.

If you're in Hartford looking for the real deal soul food, don't let the neighborhood fool you--Hot…read morePots has the best soul food sides in the city, period. This isn't Lilly's or any of the other "soul food" spots people usually talk about; this is the closest you're going to get to the quality and taste of Sandra's in New Haven. While I can't speak to their proteins, their sides are a masterclass in flavor and soul. My pro move is simple: grab a 20-piece suicide wings from Paul's Ranch House just down the block and pair them with the sides of your choice from here. Dinner is served. It's a fast-food environment, not fine dining, but the taste is elite and fits the budget perfectly. If you want authentic sides that actually hit the mark, this is a mandatory stop.

One of my favorite soul food spots. My favorites are the fried shrimp and fried salmon with mango…read morehabanero. The protein is made to order so it always comes out hot and crunchy. For sides I like the yellow rice, Mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. Sides can be hit or miss. Service is good but depending on the day and time, there's usually a long wait. Again, the protein is made to order so it can take a while if it's busy. I've waited 2 hours before. And even if you do call ahead, they probably won't answer. They're at a new location which has more space but there's no seating available (not a problem). Cashiers have always been friendly.

Got chicken and waffles, and I swear, they gave me a whole chicken's worth of chicken. And it was…read moregoooood chicken. With plenty of syrup. Just tons of food and the bill was astonishingly low. Will definitely hit it up again.

I recently ordered a catering order from Soul Tasty and had such a seamless experience. You can…read moreplace your order online on their website and the communication was super easy. Pick up was also an easy process. We ordered half trays of baked chicken, fried chicken, green beans, bbq ribs, Rasta pasta, and sweet plantains. Overall some of our favorites were the bbq ribs and the fried chicken -- those were so tasty! We were a little disappointed with the Rasta pasta, especially since we've ordered Rasta pasta in the past for take out and it was completely different from the kind we ordered for catering. Other than that, everything was great and we will likely use Soul Tasty again for catering!

After an epic trek through Central Park I decided it was time to reward myself with some fried…read morechicken. I have to say for me the star of the show is the greens. Best I have had in a long time they made the Greens just like my father used to make them! This place is insanely good they show love to their sides. Really nice art work celebrating black excellence. If you love soul food come here. 10/10

Please kNOw THIS; this restaurant is NOT a Black Owned, Nor Black operated. Nor do they have Black…read morefolk cooking their food in the kitchen. And they use burning & sugar in everything. Hip Hip hooray for diabetes! They are absolutely thee WORSE!

A-plus ribs, yams, A-minus corn bread,…read more B-minus Mac n cheese, fried catfish, collards. Good service, great outdoor Harlem NY ambiance.

Let me be honest.... Hopes were high and I wanted to like it. But I spent $30 on food I didn't…read morefinish. I got the fried chicken, and cheese and greens. The first word I'd use to describe my meal is dry. The second is flavorless. As someone genuinely from the south, this just doesn't hit. The chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese and greens were all dry. The chicken reminded me of church's fried chicken with less flavor. The Mac and cheese was salty but not seasoned. My friend got ox tails with black eyed peas... her ox tails didn't fall off the bone and the black eyed peas seemed undercooked. I will say if you're from the south and looking for true southern cuisine this is not your place. If you want just a meal you'll be fine.

My daughter and I dropped in for brunch two Saturday's ago. She ordered the fried catfish sandwich…read moreand it is amazing!! I was so mad I didn't get it. She also had the Arnold Palmer, which was great. Comes with fries which were good. I had the oxtail, with a side of garlic mash and Mac n cheese. Yes! Lots of carbs, don't judge me! lol The oxtail were pretty fatty and fell short in flavor, I also wasn't impressed by the sides. My drink, sexy sangria was delicious, strong and the service was A1, Brian was great and so was the server. Sampled the hot sauce, very good. My one critique of the establishment, smelled a little like wet mop. But the playlist was bumping and overall great vibes, love the art on the walls.

I highly recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is small and very crowded, and we overheard…read morea walk-in wait time of about two and a half hours. The space and volume seemed to overwhelm the staff at times. Service was friendly and welcoming but also frazzled and disorganized. We never received our appetizer until we reminded them, and our drinks (sweet tea and lemonade) also had to be requested again after a very long wait. To their credit, they did pack up the crab cake appetizer to go and removed it from the bill, which we appreciated. The fried chicken, mac and cheese, and yams were all served on top of each other. If you dont like for your food to touch, this place will be a nightmare for you. I ordered fried catfish, collard greens and potato salad. The fried catfish was served swimming in collard green juice (there's a picture of it). It was also surprising that you only get one piece of catfish, which felt underwhelming for the price, especially since it was soggy. The potato salad was served in a small separate bowl, which is typical in many Southern restaurants for ALL side dishes. The mac and cheese had good flavor but the cheese wasn't fully melted. The yams were dry and not very sweet despite the menu description. The collard greens were on the sweeter side, which may work for some but wasn't my preference. The potato salad the only thing that was solid. Overall, it felt overpriced for the portion sizes and execution. The bartender seemed very skilled, and the drinks we saw being made looked great, though we didn't order any. After the long wait and missing appetizer, we skipped dessert and went elsewhere. The bathroom also needed attention and was not well maintained AT ALL! Ew The restaurant is very loud which didn't bother me at all but an FYI. It is also handicapped accessible and kid friendly. I really wanted to love the experience, but it fell below expectations in terms of service, cleanliness, and value. I might give them another try but no time soon.