Thelma's food has always been a HIT! Why the 3 stars is crazy to me. I had my Birthday party there, and 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. read more

Delicious food and comfy atmosphere! We came during a game night and Karaoke...it was a lot of fun. 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. read more

Food is bland and either overcooked or undercooked and service is appalling you feel ignored or generally disrespected by staff and do t get me started on 20% gratuity on party of 4 that's almost every family ! Place legit sucks don't bother going read more

What an amazing dinner !!! I haven't been here in over 10 years and I remember the bread pudding they had during the brunch buffet at the time. Fast forward to dinner today and it was great. The catfish was perfectly seasoned, yams just had the right sweetness and the mac amd cheese was good. The other sides were also very good. Service was wonderful waitress was so attentive and in such a kind caring way. The music the dj was a vibe and kept the music flowing while folks ate. I totally would stop by again and give other items on the menu a try probably the oxtail. Great soul food meal and vibe at Mrs. Thelma's ! read more

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I was invited to a birthday party here from one of my high school friends . The inside of the restaurant is definitely set up for social media pictures. In my past experiences I noticed that restaurants that are social media influenced really don't have there food game on point, but the vibe is great. In this instance it was the case. The party vibe was great and we had a great time but the food in my opinion was okay. I ordered Catfish, Collard Greens, and Macaroni and Cheese. The Catfish was crispy and flavorful but it had way to much salt for me. The Collard Greens were delicious and they were fresh. I could tell when I picked them up because there were long strands of Collard Greens and not the frozen ones. The Macaroni and Cheese was lacking flavor and that gooey cheese feeling. It was just noodles and cheese. You can tell there wasn't a cheese sauce incorporated. Although the food was a three star the staff we're definitely very pleasant and they definitely were on there game. For sure they know to throw a party. read more

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Perhaps because we walked in to place an order to go but service was horrible from the beginning till the very end. They weren't busy, 1 couple eating in! DJ playing.. it was 5:20 pm Saturday. Server was not happy that I asked to sit in a real chair while waiting. The waiting area is a small low worn cushion.. in the window. We order, told 15 minutes wait, 25 minutes later I hear my name and handed a bag that I saw brought out 10 minutes ago!!! Food just so so, Mac & cheese was one big ball in the middle. I would NOT recommend!!!!! read more

My sister and I were in town for a concert and were looking to support our own and I'm glad we stumbled across Miss Thelma's. We had Jennifer as our waitress and the service she provided amazing! And as you can see from the picture, my salmon and grits with sweet jerk sauce was real good. And to add a candle to the cake, they had a live dj who was jamming on that good Sunday!! My experience was a 10/10 and if I was to visit New Haven again this stop would be on my list. read more

Miss Thelma's - Salmon and grits with sweet jerk sauce - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Ordered rare steak got a steak that was already cooked and then re cooked so it was well passed over done. The shrimp had 0 flavor mac and cheese is not good and the yams could use help but they were okay. The high light of this place are chicken wings and drinks nothing else worth ordering. The manager is rude and they are more concerned with getting bad reviews and people being encouraged to not go there than they are with the dingy decor and lazy staff. The staff were two young men with wrinkled clothes on that played with their phones vs making sure you were okay. One of them even lied and pretended he did t hear me request rare steak when he wrote it down. The manager approached me because i was filming a review on how dry and nasty my food was. They took the meal off of the bill even after I told them I'd pay in full. Everytime i go there the food sucks and the last time was 10 years ago. The reviews on Google have to be old cause that place needs to close. read more

The food and service are both great. Their fried catfish is next level good. Their greens are spot on. And excellent value - the portions are excellent for the price. Great spot to hit before a night at the Amph. Can't wait to go again! read more

I'm sorry to say I'm amending my review from years ago, and not in a good way. We used to love this place and came here regularly for many years. Unfortunately, the quality of the food and overall experience has really gone downhill. Virtually EVERY time we get takeout there is something missing or wrong with our order. How can that be? So we decided to eat in this past weekend. We went for an early dinner and as soon as we opened the door, the pounding, loud, intense club music was absolutely deafening--this was just a little after 6 pm, not 10 pm. I asked the woman at the front if there was a private party going on and she said no and offered us a table. We changed our minds about eating in--how could anyone even have a conversation? We placed our order (I really hate having no menu and having to scan a QR code to do that). We waited in the car to preserve our eardrums, got the bags of food and went home. Even with placing the order in person, they STILL got it wrong! We got three orders of collard greens, not the mac&cheese and coleslaw we ordered. A dinner that we requested Spanish rice as a side came with just French fries. The corn bread was burned. The chicken in the "Big Mama" order was a dry, tiny breast smaller than my palm and a tiny crunchy bone of a wing with zero meat on it. I remember when I couldn't even finish a breast because it was too big. It was really bad. I tried calling multiple times when we got home but no one was answering the phone. What a shame. This place used to be a welcoming spot with artwork and plants and a fish tank and inspirational posters. Now it's a dark, generic gray and black interior with glaring lights in the front windows that make you feel like you're looking into headlights. There's no color or art or anything to make it cheerful or have any personality. The women working there were very pleasant as always, but we figured they probably couldn't even hear our order over the blasting music. I really miss the old Miss Thelma's but after this last experience we won't be coming back. read more

This is a good spot to go for brunch or a party vibe. The music is too loud for conversation but it is a fun spot. My biggest complaint has been the service. The waitresses my last two experiences were unattentive and it was not busy. We had no silverware after receiving our food and had to wait ten minutes before she came out the kitchen for us to even ask for silverware. We were the only table there. The food is great and flavorful I love the loaded fries with jerk chicken and the Saturday brunch menu is great. I wish they would fix the service issue because I do enjoy the food and drinks from this spot! read more

sat 40 mins waiting on wings just for the waiter to tell me she got my order wrong twice no more than 30 ppl inside and 4 waiting on a birthday that was drinking more than eating....everyone on they phones and ignoring customers...To make matters worse i was calling the phone for 30mins and it was giving the busy signal straight.... read more

The wings here are very good. I was very surprised how this place isn't mentioned with the elite wings spots in Fairfield county. The ambiance is very nice and my experience was great with customer service I'll be back to try a full meal. read more

Great soul food! Perfect spot to stop midway point on a road trip, right off the highway! Happy we got to experience it! read more

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This place is a complete 10! Service 10 Food 10, Ambiance 10. Perfectly seasoned food, and fresh. Service was quick and very attentive. read more

Miss Thelma's - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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I was very disappointed. I ordered from this place and the food was very bland. The potato salad is what really threw me over the edge. The yams were on a health diet ( not sweetened the way it should) . No juice from beans on the rice. Just dry and basic. spent 52$ to not even finish the food. The fish was 3 little pieces and the shrimp was definitely not in a homemade sauce. Definitely from jar. And the tar tar sauce was also questionable. Will not be back should have went to Sandra's in New Haven. ALTHOUGH the service was Great! So that sucks read more

Great experience. The food was amazing as was the service. Went two days in a row. Would go back real soon

Haven't been for several years. Enjoyed the place and service . At lunch the music was too loud for conversation. Food was ok.

Had thelmas for the first time 2 days ago, Mango Habanero and lemon pepper wings, with yams and mac. wasssss fireeeeeee

Pre-ordered to go. Kind friendly service, food was amazing, flavorful and fresh! The restaurant looked very open and they had indoor seating. Will be back soon. read more

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Order fried whitings, mac & cheese, and collard greens. It was OK. I've eaten there a few times. It's OK.

Amazing food and drinks always ask about any specials they have daily food specials! The ambience is amazing great for birthdays and get together read more

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The food and service is always good. I love the brunch the most and the DJ Juan Coon plays great music as well while eating. The chicken and shrimp pineapple bowl is my favorite. If you come on a Saturday or Sunday definitely book a reservation or arrive at 11am especially if it's a holiday or there Reggae themed brunch. I also like the shrimp and grits as well as the lobster with shrimp and waffles. read more

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Food is very good. Service was great in a nice atmosphere. It's nice. I like elegant crowd of people.

I ordered take out meatloaf entree for lunch so you get to choose 2 sides which are included all for $14. I chose cabbage and potato salad and added on an order of cornbread. Order said it would not be ready for an hour (those 3rd party meal systems I do not trust for either take out or delivery--gives you an estimated time but fails to tell you when it's actually ready) . I have been here before and ate in for a fried catfish dish a few years ago, but realized that this place is not so obvious to locate and does not have any sign outside so one may easily miss. I arrived and was greeted with a friendly smile. My meal was waiting for me and it was still warm. Super! I could not wait to dig in. Meatloaf was moist with a slight "kick" that I liked. Just enough gravy to elevate it. Cabbage was melt in your mouth goodness and potatoes salad was a tad different but soooo good. The cornbread was spectacular and wished I had ordered more for later. Generous portions which I could have made into 2 meals, but I was so famished and it was so good I just kept eating! I will return soon and would definitely recommend. . read more

Dined here the night of the Katt Williams show, the food was good and it had a nice vibe. We drove from Massachusetts, I checked their site fir hours and to see if reservations were necessary (no mention), upon arrival it is full (but open seats visible) so of course one hostess says full fir night no seats and asks if we had a reservation but can order to go, I persisted letting her know we drive from Ma and nothing on web to indicate reservations and another hostess did seat us which I appreciate. Our drinks (two) were comped due to waiting on them, our meal was under $40 and I tipped appropriately based on amount and standard tipping and the hostess that sat us looked at it like it wasn't enough It was kind of a stressful experience which took away from enjoying the food and vibe. Service was slow/delayed and the toilet did not flush (the knob did a 360). read more

Random find on the way home from a girls trip. Food was excellent! Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, yams, whiting. The drinks! THE DJ! Everything was extremely tasty and Cooked with love! Cassie kept checking on us to ensure we were doing well and our needs were met. The ambiance looks like it is an excellent night spot to go to as well! Grass wall with neon lights. It's a vibe for whatever the occasion! read more

Miss Thelma's - 6 Party Wings fried hard with yams Baked Macaroni and Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Ordered the food on 10/1/24 at night the next morning I was throwing up never had a problem with them untill now

The Sunday buffet FOOD has definitely been upgraded, but the customer service, especially adding 18% for bad/no service, has become so low quality that I may have to stay away for another few years(if they stay open that long). I really want to go back and enjoy the food, but with that service, it wasn't worth the $25+ that I paid Just a disclaimer I've only ever been to the Sunday buffet, and never visited any other day of the week so I don't know how Mon-Sat is. My first visit was years ago. Heard about this Sunday only buffet and had to try it. this place was always busy, and often a waiting line stretched out The door. The food was okay, but there was this amazing fried fish which was the reason I returned several times. So between the fish and the amazing, friendly customer service, Miss Thelma's would have received a 4-5 star review. Recently (after about a 2 yr break) I returned, hoping for the same great fish and same great service, but the Sunday buffet experience has definitely went downhill. Went in and the place was empty except for a party of 3. We stood @the front awkwardly because we weren't greeted, but there were 2 girls standing at the desk talking. I guess we interrupted their busy day. We were told we could seat ourselves. So first we looked around and the table that could accommodate the 5 of us was in the middle of breeze from the ac or ventilation unit. The we thought about moving tables together. Then we settled for the table with a sofa on 1 side. Well the sofa rocked. So any time someone moved, shifted, or got up, we had to brace ourselves. The positive is that all the food was amazing this time, not just the fish. Everything I ate was enjoyable, seasoned well, and cooked to perfection. Definitely an improvement from the previous years. Now where they failed is the customer service. It was pretty much non-existent. Maybe it was because they add 18% to parties of 4 or more. I sat there thirsty because I finished my iced tea and was never offered another, which I would have gladly paid for. So I had to join in on the pitcher of water that was on the table. I know Sunday is buffet style, but someone should have asked how we were. There were random ppl that cleared our plates when we stacked them on the corner of the table. Random ppl meaning kitchen staff and the bartender. There is also a bar in the back corner which I don't remember that being there years ago. At least if 1 of there 2 "hostesses/servers" had come over, maybe I could have gotten another iced tea. This used to be a warm, friendly, uplifting, bustling atmosphere, but now it's just dark and cold. Hopefully they can work on whatever went wrong over the past few years. It's definitely not the food that is a problem! read more

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The food is delicious!! I got the mac n cheese, yams and fried shrimp which I ate every bite. The drinks are good and the bartenders are awesome. This was my first time at Miss Thelma's and it surely won't be my last. read more

Real Soul Food served by a very welcoming staff with excellent service. I had the waffles with crispy fried chicken. Shut the door, honest food. So delicious! read more

Great vibes going on here. The DJ did his thing, the servers were all very nice and helpful, singing along with them to some songs was fun. The food was ok. The title soul food holds a lot of weight to me so you better mean it... For me, the sweet potato/yams were off, I like that brown sugar through and through, meaning the sweet isn't just on top of the potato, when I cut into it I can see and taste cinnamon and brown sugar crystals is how i think it should be. The mac and cheese need a creamy , cheese taste but can't be runny. Some look the part but just taste like noodles. Now the greens were fire. Some of the best I've had at a soul food restaurant. Kudos I would give it another try because the chicken and fish were good. Maybe a time straint was the hold back on the sides. read more

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They have the best soul food in Bridgeport. The service was very good. Love the way they worked with me on my order. I'm very picky. Had my food to go, but the atmosphere looked good. I'm definitely a repeat customer read more

Stopped in for lunch on my first trip to Bridgeport. Street parking was easy. The restaurant was busy but it didn't take long to be seated. They had a live DJ. Played great music. It was a little loud but still enjoyable. Ordered chicken and waffles and the Jamaican style oxtails dinner. The chicken and waffles is served with a caramel sauce that was really good. The chicken was wing flings but I found that I preferred that over larger pieces and it was fried and seasoned perfectly. Oxtails were fall off the bone tender. Everything was delish. We finished everything and wish we could have ordered something to go. Will definitely go back next time in Bridgeport. read more

Miss Thelma's - Chicken and waffles - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Chef Eric Bryson's creativity is amazing and his dishes are layered with robust, savory and subtle flavors. Absolutely my favorite place to dine in downtown Bridgeport. My favorites are Jerk Salmon, Garlic Salmon, Beef Ribs and Rasta Pasta with anything. He hit me with a Vegan Oxtail dish recently that was unbelievably tasty and had the texture of its meaty counterpart. I swear, you will not be disappointed. The pictures accompanying this review are mine. read more

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Went for happy hour. The Mango Margarita was perfect!!! The OMG wings were soooo good!!! read more

Miss Thelma's - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Today I had an opportunity to finally check out Miss Thelma's. This is my second time trying to find this location since the name of the business is not on the business. If you walking down the street you have to ask people out on the street where the restaurant is because there is no name on the window. However, going in to the restaurants the aesthetics is beautiful and the young ladies at the front desk are very polite. My order was taken and although it was higher than the price that was quoted on the menu, I still paid without complaint. I ordered fried catfish with macaroni and cheese, collard greens with a side of Candy yams. I was expecting at least two pieces of fish but I got one fillet and it was season well and crunchy. I didn't like the taste of the fish but thought that it should've been at least two pieces. I've been moved on to the macaroni and cheese which did not look tantalizing but I gave it the benefit of the doubt. I tried it and it was just as dry as it looked and it wasn't cheesy nor flavorful. I tried the collard greens and they were a bit better and then finally I tried the candy yams which look like boiled sweet potatoes that were in a cup. The sweet potatoes were good but they were not candy yams or the version that I've seen of a candy yams should I say. They were sweet, but I was just expecting to see the candid syrup over the yam In my overall opinion, looking at the plate, size, quality and taste, would I have paid $22 for this? The answer would've been no. I really did enjoy the taste of the fish but I believe that if everything else sort of match the quality of the piece of fish with the quantity of what I was getting and it taste just as good as the fish did then I would have been pleased. Maybe I just caught them on an off day which is why I gave them a three because they do have the makings of a good quality plate with a few tweaks. read more

After 5 years I'm back in B'port and a good old friend took me to Miss Thelma's cause he knew I love to eat soul food. I ordered the fried whiting, with collard greens and mac 'n cheese. After taking the order we were served with cornbread cupcakes covered with butter which was melting like the snow in spring. The plates had good size portions, and amazingly I was not able to finish it all. Good thing that I have some hungry mouths at home and after finishing the doggie bag they confirmed that it was very good. The service was kinda slow, even though there were only 3 other customers. Our glasses never experienced a refill, but overall it is worth giving it another try some day. read more

Miss Thelma's - cornbread cupcakes - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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If you're looking for good soul food this is the place to go. I always come to Thelma's on Sunday for their buffet. I usually take out but everything is pretty good on the menu I always go for the fried chicken, yams, cabbage Mac n cheese stuffing the list goes on. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait when they run out of the fried chicken or fried whiting. The place doesn't offer much ambiance, but overall good southern cuisine. read more

Miss Thelma's - Sunday take out buffet - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

I love to support black businesses but, I will NEVER eat Thelma's again. I wanted the chopped bbq lunch special. They didn't have chopped bbq or any type of flavored rice only white. I ended up ordering 5 wings and French fry special. 1st of all they're not wings they are wings split in half which were over cooked like they were fried over from the day before. Really dry with crunchy skin, I tasted no seasoning at all. My fries were over cooked. My husband ordered bbq chicken, Mac and cheese with rice and black eyed peas. The small portion of chicken was rubbery with too much bbq sauce. Mac and cheese was really good. Don't bother reaching anyone by phone. It will ring forever or have a busy signal. Thelma's have potential but they don't try hard enough. read more

Miss Thelma's - Overcooked chicken wingettes with overcooked French fries - Soul Food Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut