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    OL' Henry Restaurant

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Southern
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mac n chz, greens, oxtails
    Jamie S.

    Whew! My Sunday was top tier because I got to try this place. The wait was long but the portions, service 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.

    Uncleaned oxtail

    That is the worst food I ever tasted the oxtail not clean the dressing made with jiffy mix the sweet potatoes wasn't done we got 3 plates for 140 dollars the kool aid NASTY AND I AIN'T LYING

    Myron J.

    Great Restaurant Great prices Great Atmosphere. The Staff is Very Professional and Friendly

    Chicken wing plate with mixed greens and macaroni (added my own seasoning)
    Dear P.

    My boyfriend just bought me food from here , I love to support black business but to be a real supporter I have to be honest in order for y'all to do better. I don't know if there are elder people with blood pressure issues that comes to this restaurant but there was absolutely no seasonings on my chicken wings nor macaroni, and my cornbread was burnt the greens were the only thing that were good . This is my Second time trying them and again I'm Disappointed. Y'all have the ingredients, the recipes are just off and I can't even say I'm biased being from Louisiana but this food was an example of pure laziness . And now I have to spend more money on somewhere else to eat ‍

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    Libby L.

    The food and service was excellent. I received fast freshly cooked food. The staff was friendly and greeted you upon arrival. The restaurant was spacious and plenty of room for social distancing. There was no long line or wait like some cafeteria style restaurants. When you are dining here in you order at the cash register, then they bring your food and drinks to you. The location is great, it's right off the highway (I-170) Airport rd and you can can easily hop back on. It has a Southern feel to this restaurant, like Atlanta or South Carolina feel. Breakfast is served until 11am, nice low profile place to bring a breakfast date.

    Fried Pork Chop, Mac and Cheese, and Cabbage
    Earl S.

    It's pretty good down-home cooking. The spit wasn't crowded at all and parking is free and ample. I got the fried pork chops, cabbage, and Mac. I passed on dessert or any bread. Everything was delicious. They give you a lot for your money. The cabbage were very well seasoned and the pork chop was crisp and delicious. The Mac and cheese was pretty good but was not the traditionally baked pie form. I was pleased to support this Black-owned business during my trip to St. Louis st the suggestion of a cousin.

    My social club Notorious Ladies Waterloo,Iowa. Came to the city and the food was the best we had. We talked to the owner..we love her, she is so humble. We also met and talked to Mr. St.Louis. he also is very humble.The staff was also amazing. We the hospitality..the manager would not let us lift a finger. We love you all and we will be coming back.

    Sides Plate: greens, sweet potatoes mac n cheese, cabbage and cornbread
    Jennifer C.

    Even though the meat looked very good, I only had a taste for sides today...primarily because I couldn't decide on just 2 sides if I'd gotten a meat. Ha! I chose the Mac n Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage and Greens. All of it was AWESOME!! Perfectly seasoned and prepared. I enjoyed every bite of this meal. I tasted a little meat from my family and I can say that the smothered pork chops are GREAT! I'll be back!

    Nice decorations and huge TV inside!
    Bonnie L.

    Went for lunch for the first time. They have a decent sized lot in a strip mall. It was getting full but there was space. The restaurant is roomy yet cozy. It was clean and bright. I liked how they had several tvs. There's a cafeteria line where you can select your meal. You can also order off menu at the counter. There were plenty of dessert options too. I got the ol Henry widowmaker which had a huge burger that was very well seasoned. Plenty of lettuce, tomato, onions, and a slice of cheese. There was also bacon!!! All this was put on the burger and the veggies were very fresh. The burger was on a glazed donut that brought in the sweet and salty factor. The burger was tasty and I would get it again. I wasn't sure if the donut was grilled or not, but it would be nice if it was. The meal came with a side. I got the sweet potatoes and they were definitely extra sweet with the juice, but it was good. They bring you the drink and utensils. I saw the banana pudding with vanilla wafers but didn't get it. I should've but am attempting to eat a little healthier. Next time no donut and pudding instead. Some had cornbread muffins and that looked really tasty too. They have lots of sandwiches and the cafeteria line has chicken, fish, pork chops. They also serve breakfast in the morning.

    Everything was wonderful!!! Everything.

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    3 months ago

    Food was great so was the service lots to choose from mild ambiance and the price was great

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    We had Catfish, Mac n Cheese, Green beans, Cabbage, Wild Rice and Cornbread. All was delicious. A bit pricey but good.

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    Professional caring great conversation and food 100% delightful will defently recomand to any 1

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    Ask the Community - OL' Henry Restaurant

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    The Choice Something Special By Lillian - Tall table for 2!

    The Choice Something Special By Lillian

    3.2(69 reviews)
    12.2 miBenton Park West
    $$

    I really really wanted to like this place, but I just can't. I'm not going to blaspheme against…read moresoul food by calling that stuff they were serving anything close to soul food. I also hadn't realized it was a buffet style restaurant (when I bought a certificate for the place on restaurant.com, they had a whole menu to order from. Imagine my surprise when we got there to this lunch lady cafeteria looking place. They need to update their info on restaurant.com so people will know what to expect. The food was COLD, had no flavor, what they called dressing was stove top stuffing, the macaroni was dry as hell with burned cheese on top. There was a tray that had what looked like tiny cubes of potato floating in some greenish water. The lady told me it was steamed broccoli. No ma'am, that's the part of the broccoli we usually throw away, where's the part that looks like a tree? Honest to goodness, that was THE worst spaghetti I've ever eaten. Not only did it taste TERRIBLE, it had the mouth feel of applesauce, super mushy. You could tell it was not only really cheap pasta, but they obviously boiled it for an hour and 45 minutes. The jiffy'ish corn muffin was so dry it just crumbled. And the sweet potato...notice I didn't say candied...was just a chunk of boiled sweet potato, no seasoning, no syrupy sauce, no butter. Our plates were still almost just as full when we left as they were when they served it to us. There was a sign stating only one dessert per customer. The guy that served us our food at the buffet kept hovering around us until my friend said she couldn't take it anymore. So we asked if we could just have our dessert to go, they told us there would be an upcharge for takeout. I will admit, the fried fish was EXACTLY the way I like it, not still soft and/or wet, but not cooked to death, a nice light hard fry. And the weird murky colored tea was flavorful, again, a real southern soul food cook would NEVER serve powdered tea mix, but it was pleasant tasting. But $5 for a glass of tea? The fact that the place was totally empty on a Friday night at 7pm should have alerted us that folks ain't busting down doors to eat here. The decor was pretty nice, the people were very sweet, but that cooking...smh. I've never gone to dinner with a friend and been in and out of a restaurant so fast. I think we spent a total of 20 minutes there. My friend paid, but later told me the bill was $60. That was $52 more than what it was worth.

    I love LOVE this place ... yet I've never done a review of it…read more Real food for the SOUL! And Miss Lillian will come out and be motherly toward you and your group. Pre-Covid Jazz and special events with sparkling wine or you can bring in your special bottle (corkage fee). Atmosphere (4-areas) Outdoor Patio Private Event room Dining room/Bar Takeout/Cafeteria area Ms Lillian is there to please and feed you well. Fully stocked bar. Cafeteria style takeout hot bar loaded with all the southern comfort foods and desserts with a (Pre-Covid) sit down area. Dining room with silver or gold utensils, clothed linens, phenomenal menu with more add ons. It's like going to your grandma's on a Sunday. Just go you will not regret this treat!!!

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    Diners Delight

    Diners Delight

    3.8(96 reviews)
    10.6 miThe Gate District
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    The food is amazing, and the servers at the hot food table are friendly and welcoming…read more I had the fried chicken leg quarter with their Sunday-only cornbread dressing, cabbage (and/or mixed greens), the sweet potatoes (which can serve as a side or a dessert!), and their famous cornbread in the form of a hoe cake. My Mom had the very tender and delicious baked pork chop with gravy and dressing, mac&cheese and green beans. The line is long after church on Sundays, but they keep it moving, there's always somebody to converse with in line, and it's worth the wait! Carol Sue

    The BF and I have stopped in a few times after church on Sunday. The food is definitely hit-n-miss…read more The fried chicken, greens and mac-n-cheese is always a solid choice, haven't missed yet. We love the seasoning and skin on the fried chicken, it's perfect!!! The chicken is cooked well, tender and moist but yet still fried hard which we love to ensure the chicken is done. A huge disappointment was the beef ribs and rice pilaf, both lacking seasoning and substantial flavor. Yes, the beef ribs are fall of the bone but they are tasteless and over-priced for the quality. The corn bread is good. Another disappointing dish is the smothered pork chops. The porkchops do not stand up to the massive amount of gravy they are sitting in. It renders the porkchop lifeless and soggy and the gravy isn't seasoned to add insult to injury. The turn over is good, so it ensures the food is coming out hot-n-fresh, the staff do a good job at keeping the trays filled. It's worth a try to check out soul food in the STL

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    Ray’s Soul Food and Turkey Legs - Mac n Cheese Turkey Leg

    Ray’s Soul Food and Turkey Legs

    3.7(76 reviews)
    23.7 mi

    I loveeeee their chicken wings and catfish. Their sides are a hit or miss. However their dressing…read moreand sweet potatoes are my favorite and most consistent. I loveee their lamb chops too and their sweet potato cornbread. There are wait times, but it's worth it to me. I wouldn't order on the weekends especially on a Sunday.

    This was my first time going to this restaurant and I've been wanting to try for about a year now…read more When I arrived the food smell good and the place looked clean and the staff was very friendly. We looked over the menu and we ended up ordering fried catfish, fried Green tomatoes, and fried pork chops. I also got a side order of mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy and fried okra. The fried green tomatoes came out and I felt like they were overcooked very mushy inside. The outer banner was very crunchy and cooked well the inside didn't really have much taste. The menu said they would serve it with a ranch dressing but it ended up being some other type of reddish sweet and sour type creamy dressing. It was ok. The pork chops we're dry and the meat tasted old. I think they need to change their meat supplier. The mashed potatoes taste it like I had a ton of garlic powder. In my opinion a restaurant should never use garlic powder but instead use fresh garlic in their dishes. It's really easy just to throw cloves of garlic in the potatoes as you're boiling them. Or roast them. I was burping up garlic for several hours after I left. You can often judge a soul food restaurant by their mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was baked but the cheese sauce tasted like nacho cheese sauce. Or some type of ready-made cheese sauce. And they just mixed up the cheese sauce with some elbow pasta, threw some American cheese on top and threw it in the oven. It was not the worst mac and cheese I ever had but it was definitely not good. The restaurant was very clean and I like their decor. Ray came out talking to customers and checking on their satisfaction. He was nice and I didn't have the heart to give him bad news. But I really believe unless they fix their recipes and show more imagination that they're not going to make it. Lighten up on the salt. The food was too salty. I wanted to try their sweet potato pie but after me and disappointed by all the other dishes I changed my mind. I probably won't be going back. 65 bucks for dinner for two.

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    Sonja's Soul Food

    Sonja's Soul Food

    3.3(15 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    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!

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