Never had Jack so I figured I would give it a try. Perfect cook on the fish flaky and seasoned. Had…read morea few sides to go with it. Mac and cheese was very cheesy and better than most I've had at restaurants. Fried okra was good. Dressing was cornbread based which is the only way to have it. Was a bit salty for me but flavor was on point. Cornbread was soft and moist. Didn't need to order dessert after eating it. We aware if you order an adult beverage, the bartender has a heavy hand. Ha ha

Got here at 545 and website says they close at 7. Place was packed and I was looking forward to…read moresome good food. Was turned away because they said the kitchen was closed. Sat for several minutes in the parking lot and watched many people walk in and apparently none of them were turned away. Apparently my green money ain't the same as theirs

One of my favorite soul food spots in the city. I'm very skeptical about "sides" at any restaurant…read moreespecially when it comes to the Mac and cheese. Everything I've had has been spot on. The fish is in my top five in the city of St. Louis. The waitress hooked me up with their fried tomatoes and pickles and they were 10/10.

I have been craving some fried catfish all week! Well today, I got my fix! The fish was seasoned…read morereally well and was very crispy. The entire establishment gives family reunion vibes. The servers are warm and inviting. Tonight was a karaoke night so the vibes were light hearted around the space. I've been here once before but I was outside on the patio. PLEASE check out the patio if you visit during the warmer months. The guests are always diverse and chill. "Your Place" is definitely the best name for this location. Everyone from the owner to the servers truly make you feel comfortable. A Dutchtown gem for sure.

This place has become my soul food favorite. I haven't had a dish there that I didn't like and I…read morelove their dressing, oxtails and fried fish! The workers are pleasant and accommodating. They like their work and care about their customers. After church lines are long on Sundays, but their waiting line - a social feature - moves quickly. I've met some nice people at this eatery where you can dine in or carry out!

Whew! My Sunday was top tier because I got to try this place. The wait was long but the portions,…read moreservice and flavor was worth it. We tried so many things and I have to say that the oxtails, smothered pork chop, banana pudding and sweet potato cheesecake were our faves. The mac and cheese, wings, greens, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas were good. They weren't bad by any means but definitely added some seasoning and hot sauce for preference. Oh, and the strawberry soda was crisp too. My sister wasnt too enthused about the meatloaf. My daughter said the cornbread was just okay, yams too. Service was phenomenal. Every single person we spoke to was kind and very helpful. Ambiance was great, gospel music in the background. It was hot in the restaurant and its not cheap but all in all, worth the trip and I will definitely be back.

My experience with Ray's was unforgettable. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. Our…read morewaitress was friendly and very informative with items on the menu. And yes me and my children will not only recommend this restaurant but we'll be back.

I attempted to contract Ray's SoulFood & Turkey Legs for catering for my family reunion in…read moreSeptember back in MAY! I was told to leave my number and that Ray would call me to get my order set up, NO CALL! I came in again and was then told to call him and leave a voicemail, multiple voicemails left (until his voicemail was full), NO CALL! I came in to order yet again, and was told to come back when Ray was in, I did just that but yet he could not see me! If you don't want the business then just say NO!! I came in from May through August doing what was asked to set up my order to be met with different issues every single time! I met his wife today and she "apologized" and told me she was unsure if she could fulfill my order or not and wasn't sure when she would know! AND THIS IS HOW Y'ALL DO BUSINESS?! Just close already because you clearly don't know what you're doing and don't know how to do business and it gets to the point where it becomes disrespect to play with your customers!! She made it very clear that many catering customers were displeased! Now I see why so many people don't fool with y'all!! Shut this mf DOWN!! And this is Why it's so hard to do business with unprofessional Black owned businesses because they have poor communication, poor business practices, give customers the run around, and lack integrity to do right by people!!

Great food. Soul food Sunday's twice a month. Service is awesome & food is always hot and fresh.read more

First visit was on a Sunday. Probably not the best time to try a soul food place in an urban…read moreneighborhood. Placed an online order for my own pick-up via DoorDash. Message upon placing the order initially showed my order would be ready in an hour. An hour later got another "actual" confirmation that my food would be ready in yet another hour (so 2-hours after placing the order if you're keeping up). So at approximately the 2-hr mark I got a message my food was ready. Supposedly you can "skip the line" meaning you don't need to stand in the ridiculously long line for those ordering in person. I stood in the 2nd line (there's a separate line for online orders. Would be fantastic if they actually had any organization and if your food is truly ready. Mine was not! guy would come out of the kitchen periodically and ask for names, then disappear back into the kitchen. So I still had a 20-minutes wait - for food that I was told was ready. Anyway to the food. I paid almost $34 for meat, 3-sides and dessert. They do give you a lot of food so I was able to make 3 meals which boils down to a little over $10/meal. Not bad. The oxtails were tender and delectable. Macaroni and cheese was juicy a la Kraft Mac n Cheese. Tasted ok but I don't like juicy macaroni. The greens had a weird spice (dill?) that does not belong in greens. The sweet potatoes were ok, but again there was a weird additive that made the juice almost gel-like. I got a smaller than shot glass size cup with a tiny cube of cranberry sauce. ‍. Peach cobbler was perfect! The dining room was dark - no, not romantic - DARK. Not sure if that was intentional - or if it's like that all the time, but it was mid afternoon on an overcast day so turn on some lights people! I couldn't tell if the place was clean or not. Bottom line, given all of the issues, I probably won't need to go back there - but at least I can say I tried it. Oh and parking SUCKS. Tiny lot so I had to park on the lot of the business next door and walk to the restaurant.

We were in town just for 24 hrs and heard about this spot and to our surprise, it was a "diamond in…read morethe rough". The food was delicious and the entire staff treated us as family and extended their hospitality to no end. Did I mention that the food was delicious? We ending up eating there but taking food with us for dinner for the next day! We WILL come back on our next trip. We found great food with great hospitality that you don't find often. Make sure you stop by, you won't be disappointed! Tell them the people from Dallas sent ya!

Stopped by Rich Friends Bistro for their Sunday special and they did not disappoint. Soul Food…read morePlate Was HITTING My plate was loaded with tender fall-apart Roast Beef, smothered in carrots, potatoes, creamy baked mac & cheese, seasoned green beans, and sweet yams that were perfectly glazed. Everything tasted homemade and full of flavor. Hot and fresh, & our wait was about 15-20 mins. What made it even better -- the prices were cheaper than the other spots we were thinking about, and the portions were legit. If you're wanting some real soul food on a Sunday, this is definitely a spot to check out. Plates Sell out early so gonna try to get there early for that Lamb Chop special! 10/10 recommend -- we'll definitely be back. #StLouisEats #SoulFoodSunday #STLFoodie #SupportLocal #SundayDinner #GoodEats -- JP

The food was genuinely good, and the portions were right on point. The only challenge at first was…read morefiguring out how to call or text in an order since I don't follow them on social media. Once I actually arrived at the location, though, everything felt pretty standard--no different from ordering at most other restaurants. The space itself still looks like it's under construction, with quite a bit of work left to be done. That said, the food more than made up for it. The fish was seasoned to perfection flavorful without being overdone. The mac and cheese was definitely a standout, rich and delicious. The greens were just okay at first, but I realized they were mixed with cabbage, and once I got into them, they were actually fairly good. When the place is fully finished, it looks like it has the potential to be really nice, with a restaurant-meets-club type of vibe. The music was loud and had a heavy, bumpy feel, which adds to that atmosphere. I don't normally eat soul food made by others, but I also haven't been cooking that type of food myself in a while. Over the past year, I've tried several spots, and most of them were below mid at best. This place, though, was different. The food was solid, flavorful, and worth the stop

Comfort food with so much soul. This spot is always packed and for good reason…read more This spot isn't trying to reinvent anything, and that's exactly why it works. Fried swai, mac & cheese, green beans... the classics, executed perfectly. The fried swai is crispy, seasoned, and exactly what you want it to be. The mac & cheese was so rich and dangerously easy to overeat. I had to get the green beans for some balance. The staff is so fun and very confident the food lives up to the hype.... and it does.

Met a friend here for lunch at his suggestion and I was not disappointed…read more Upon entering I was greeted by several staff all of whom friendly and accommodating. I ordered baked chicken, dressing and greens. I know everyone has preferences to how greens and dressing are prepared. Well, the greens were just the way I like them. They were cooked with turkey. They were flavored and not soggy. The baked chicken was really good as well. The dressing was not the way I prefer. It was more dense than I like. I mixed it with my greens and that got it to the consistency that I prefer. My friend ordered the salmon bowl and although I was happy with my order, I will try that on my next visit!