Three years later and the food and customer service is still amazing! Had to go back and try more…read moreof this delicious food. Restaurant is clean and small but the flavors are BIG.

Ladies by the Sea was a great find. It may not look like much on the outside but inside the…read morekitchen is bursting with great flavors and aroma. I'm from New Orleans and we would call it a hole in the wall! I never knew what that truly meant BUT it was a place where the food was amazing. I had the oxtails with mac&cheese and collard greens; darn near chewed my fingers off and the portions are generous. If you're looking for "soul food" Ladies of the Sea will more than feed your soul!!!

I was a little disappointed. I ordered the whiting fish meal and the fish was way over cooked to…read morethe point it was dry. I would pass on the Mac & cheese here also. The hush puppies were really good and so were the desserts. The banana pudding and the lemon pound cake were really good. I would come back and try other things though, maybe I came in an off day.

UPDATE: I've noticed a significant decline in food quality. I'm wondering if ownership has changed…read moreor something else b/c the cube steak and beef tips that we usually get, used to be super tender and so good. The last couple of times, they've been extremely overcooked. Like, extremely! Is there a new cook or chef?! Also, recently my whole order was cancelled b/c they were apparently out of everything when the delivery driver arrived, which was about 20 minutes after the order was placed. Weird. You'd think it would've been cancelled immediately if they were out of everything. ‍

This place is more than your regular bodega. While most reviews discuss the food here, I discovered…read moreYuppi's through the Bounce app. It is an app that allows travelers to store luggage and/ or bags for a small convenience fee. In my scenario I had an Airbnb in the neighborhood that I arrived too early to check into. I was able to store my suitcases for a few hours while exploring the restaurants and bars of 7th Street. It was a seamless process and provided a quick solution to my dilemma. I felt like my possessions were in safe hands.

Yuppi is alright with me! Located inside a vibrant convenience store in Ybor. I had my order taken…read moreand even got a suggestion on a side to choose. My order took about 10 minutes but the wait was worth it. The original Yuppi Wings were hot, crispy and succulent. I'm sure the crunch shook the ground. The wings didn't make it home as I couldn't stop crunching. The Mac and cheese was so hot and delicious that I had to take my time and eat it at home. Definitely a must try spot in Tampa Bay.

Enough food for two days and food is seasoned well and it's delicious. I never knew it was there…read moreor open. Friendly staff.

Extremely nice owner and great ambiance. I came before they were open, I misread the instagram post…read moreand they allowed me to come inside and order anyway.

My brother in-law had a taste for meatloaf, and it was his first time in. He loved the portions and…read moresaid he can't wait to come back soon.

Walking in the vibe was nice! Music playing, clean restaurant, and great customer service. The soul…read morefood experience was amazing! I have zero complaints about anything. If you are visiting Tampa to go to Busch Gardens, tour USF, or just vacationing you have to visit Blue Flame! Thank you Blue Flame!!!

The fish and shrimp combo is 10 stars! My food was hot, crispy and seasoned well. Even the fruit…read morepunch drink was delicious! Kim's food is comfort food at its best. I can't wait to return!

From the owner: Welcome to my kitchen, Kimmie's Kitchen! We are a southern…read morestyle, soul food, home-based restaurant that values food with fresh ingredients. Serving Tampa Bay with home cooked meals prepared fresh daily. ​ I'm Kimberly and I love to cook and serve the best. I believe in great food, but also great service. Thank you for stopping by to check us out or make your first order, you are always welcome in my kitchen.

Very good and seasoned food! Friendly Service…read moreNice Ambiance withe great music playing A+

Came back to M&R and had a 5 star experience! I ordered ahead online this time and experienced no…read morewait once I got there. I ended up getting the same exact order and it was even better than the last time. I had about a 30minute drive home and the fish was still extremely crispy and warm, and the sides were still warm as well. I love this place!

Went on a holiday, so they were selling out of food pretty fast. I wanted the oxtail or turkey…read morewings, but both were sold out by the time we got there. I ended up getting the honey fried chicken and my husband got the jerk chicken. He loved the jerk chicken. The fried chicken was just okay to me, but it also didn't seem fresh, so I'd be willing to try it again on a regular day and see if it's better fresh. Now the sides? They were SO good. I'd go back for the mac and cheese alone. The yams and greens were top tier too. The service was great. The lady serving everyone was so nice and had the best energy. We'll definitely be back because there were a few things we wanted to try. Looking forward to trying the oxtail and turkey wings next time.

Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop by Mangoes Café. The customer service is always…read moreamazing -- you're greeted with a smile the moment you walk in, and the place has a warm, family-style vibe. The café is small with only a few tables, so most people order to go. The menu switches throughout the week: Caribbean food earlier in the week and soul food later on. I ordered the catfish dinner with yams and mac & cheese, and everything was delicious. Be prepared to wait a little for your food since the proteins are made fresh. I waited about 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth it.

I took my partner to Yaya Southern Cuisine last Sunday as he wanted soul food to celebrate his…read morebirthday. Neither one of us had been here before but I saw it had very good reviews on Google. We both got the chicken dinner with different sides. He had the Mac and cheese and I had mashed potatoes since they were out of candied yams. We also both had yellow rice and collard greens. We also shared honey cornbread and hush puppies. Everything was VERY good!! There were a few downsides. We came on a Sunday evening and most of the food was sold out. The women who took our order said Sundays are also busy so we notated that for next time. The wait time is very long since the staff is limited. That day it looked like there were 2 or 3 people working. Lastly, I ordered a lemon poundcake and when I got home, it wasn't in the bag. I was pretty upset. The inside is nice, although very small so I would recommend getting the food to go. They don't allow call ins in advance so be prepared to wait. The staff were also very friendly. I would go back but earlier in the day and double check that all my items were in the bag.

Y'all...we just moved to the neighborhood and this was the first place we tried. Not only is the…read morefood DELICIOUSSSSS, hot, fresh, and meticulously packaged, but the service alone will keep us coming back again and again. We've now been back twice and it feels like we're a part of the family already. I want to try everything on the menu but everything we've had so far has been absolutely spot on. My wife and I both grew up in the south so sometimes there is nothing that hits like mom's home cooking. Problem is, mom is now hundreds of miles away so Yaya has brought home to us. And that is invaluable.

I have nothing but good things to say about the food I had today…read more The brown stew chicken was actual perfection and my bf really enjoyed his curry. The Mac & Cheese was also to die for! By the time I got there, they were sold out of patties so I definitely need to come earlier next time, but if it's anything like the meal I had today, I'm rly looking forward to it. The service was also very friendly. The woman that took my order was very nice and attentive. I honestly cannot wait to come back to try the rest of the menu!

J&J Jan Soul is a casual local eatery with a relaxed, no-frills vibe. It feels like a neighborhood…read morespot where people go for simple, comforting food rather than a fancy dining experience. The overall experience is generally decent, with straightforward dishes and service that gets the job done. It's more about familiarity and convenience than anything highly unique or upscale.