I found this place because a friend was talking about it. Brisket w/ collards and yams - delicious. The brisket was so juicy and tender. Highly recommend. Chicken breast w/ yams and green beans - really good. Yams are super duper sweet. The chicken was cut up nicely and wasn't dry. Fried whiting - ok. The seasoning wasn't the best and it was too crust for me. My husband liked it a lot. I would definitely visit this place again. read more

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Check this business out. I ordered chicken wings with greens and potato salad. The owners are from Louisana. Great customer service. The wings were fried to perfection, and the greens were just right. not heavily seasoned or overcooked It's just delicious. If you are ever in Suitland, Maryland, stop in. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ok so very cute rib joint is pure heaven! I don't know why they aren't booming on the radar but babyyyy they are everything then some. The little sweet older lady took my order from the drive thru and wait wasn't long. Ordered the brisket sandwich secret sauce on side and string beans with potatoes!! I'll be back tomorrow to try the fried smothered pork chops with white rice sweet peppers and onion and yams!! Oh and they have pulled turkey!! read more

Orleans Catering - CRUSHEDDDDD - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

Called in my order for wings, yams and greens. Everything is sooo good! Not to mention I picked up my order at the window to be greeted by Ms. Fletcher, the wife of the owner. She was a total sweetheart! She had me cracking up which made the experience even better!! The greens are flavorful and not overly seasoned, the yams have the perfect hint of sweetness and the wings - OMG! Support this black owned business, you will not regret it! read more

Orleans Catering - 5 pc wing, candied yams and collard greens with smoked turkey - yummmmm - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

Never noticed this place until today. I stopped and ordered their most popular dish. And when I say They Did That! I'm coming back and all I need is the ribs. The sides were a bit plain, and bland but THOSE RIBS ...THAT SAUCE.... They were so tinder, and that smoke flavor on this rainy day did what it had to do for me. ORLEANS CATERING UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT ! read more

Orleans Catering - Smoked pork ribs, Mac, Collards - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

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Mannnnnnnnn!!!! I don't know where to start. Went there today after not going for about 3 years. I got my usual Wings, Yams, Mac & Cheese, and Greens. Mmmmmm, it was PERFECT. The yams were perfectly seasoned and tasty. The Mac & Cheese was made to perfection and with heavenly hands lol. It was amazing. My fiancé got the pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw, let's just say get container is empty! read more

Orleans Catering - Yummmalicious!!!! - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

This place is LEGIT. Brisket was tender and perfectly smoked with crisp char on the outside. Sauce was on point. Potato salad had perfect flavor, texture and consistency. Cole slaw was exactly how I like it - classic without any attempts to be something it's not. Do yourself a solid favor, make your tummy happy, and stop by Orleans if you're in the area. read more

Orleans Catering - Brisket, sauce, coleslaw, potato salad - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

Orleans Catering is an Orlean-style carry-out establishment located in the Suitland neighborhood. They have dinner options, such as Blackened Beef Basket, Southern Fried Drumsticks, Creole Fried Whiting, etc., as well as sandwiches, and BBQ. The hubs and I tried their Hickory Smoked Ribs with their 'secret sauce,' their Creole Fried Whiting, mac and cheese, potato salad, and the cornbread. The ribs themselves were okay, and tasted more along the lines of brisket; it was fall-off-the-bone, and with the sauce, it was good. The fried whiting was also freshly-fried and had some creole spices mixed into the batter; this was okay, too, but I wished they had some homemade tartar sauce that comes with it! The sides were pretty tasty, as the mac and cheese was nice and cheesy, and the potato salad had a nice relish-y kick to it. The cornbread that was freshly-baked was absolutely delicious - fluffy and just the perfect amount of sweetness. I really liked their homebrewed sweet tea, which seemed more along the lines of Half and Half - tangy and refreshing; their Fruit Punch was also pretty good. I'd love to try out their smoked chicken wings and the smothered pork chops the next time! +cornbread +mac and cheese +Fruit Punch +carry-out only read more

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I always enjoy my meals from Orleans Catering. The beef brisket, yams and Mac & Cheese are my favorites. Everything is flavorful and cooked with passion. The service is outstanding. Be patient as they make it with care. read more

So each year they provide free food games etc to the community. So this year I didnt feel well...so I left came back and stood inline...he comes right TOO me and says ... They closing the line...im like but u got a ticket...he was like o well... ...fuck this place there was 20 folks behind me he aint say shit 2 read more

I literally drive past this place anytime I leave my house and finally decided to try them out with my family. My mother enjoyed the ribs and beef brisket. My brother and I loved the creole fried whiting. My dad tried the smothered pork chops which honestly looked like pork chops in gravy. Then he had the smoked chicken, ordered 5 but they only 4. That's one of the problems with this establishment. They run out of food fairly early. For a business that closes at 8, how do you run out of food at 5 o'clock? Now the side dishes were..... pretty bad. The collard greens had no flavor and were somehow dry. The baked mac and cheese was lackluster but doable. The rice, is literally minute rice that you can make at home. The string beans were severely overcooked. The potato salad.....was AMAZING!!!! And I managed to score the last piece of cornbread that was also SUPERB. All in all, the protein (meats) were done fairly well. Side dishes outside of potato salad and cornbread, don't bother with. And get there early, the food goes fast! read more

Orleans Catering - Dry collard greens, lackluster mac and cheese, creole fried whiting. - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

This soul food is the best in the area! Delicious! It's mom and pop. You can taste the love in the food! Their signature smoked ribs are delishhhhhh! I had that w the cornbread that was light and fluffy, candied yams ( cooked perfectly), and the greens that were so tender! I'll def make this my go-to. It's the perfect Sunday dinner. Lines should be wrapped! Get there soon read more

I had a back to school event for a charter school in DC and Chef Harold agreed to do burgers and hot dogs for about 600 people! He agreed to grill onsite and serve food under a tent instead of sending pans of boiled hot dogs and cold burgers! He was on time to the event with pleasant staff and a huge smoker! The smell of BBQ in the air really added a fun element! We ended up with about 200 more meals to be served and Chef Harold was prepared!! I'm so glad I chose his company for this event and I would call him back in a heartbeat! read more

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Tip: Pet the gator! When people travel and want to eat good the wise traveler asks locals where do you eat? Usually the response is some place that may look eyebrow raising because of its location or how it appears on the exterior but you eat there and your tastebuds are alive with joy, your belly full and oft time you talk with the owner or staff who truly make you laugh or give you wisdom. Orleans is one of those places. The food is prepared by people look like they could be family and cook like grandma done taught em everything she knew. I had fried chicken (it's prepared fresh so you have to wait a few minutes longer and it's worth it), ribs, mac and cheese and greens. The rib meat falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. No need for toothpicks or floss. The sauce yummy. The chicken is fresh and cooked to perfection. This will be my permanent take out spot for as long as they are around. read more

I was able to visit this restaurant recently and ordered the smoked chicken wings with collard greens and yams. Everything was delicious! I definitely urge everyone to try them when you visit this place. They have other options on their menu that has caught might eye to try on my next visit. read more

Orleans Catering - Smoke chicken wings, collard greens, and yams - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

The Food is always Delicious. If you want a sample go there for July 4th celebration and Chef gives free food read more

Orleans Catering - My Mother's Day Dinner . Thanks Chef/ Mollory - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

What can I say about this place? I've passed it so many times. Finally, after years of drive-bys, I decided to stop in and try some of this amazing barbecue. As most hole in the wall restaurants, this place was fantastic!! So much so, I called my mom and aunt to join me. I ordered the brisket and although delicious, if you're a brisket-eater, you may need to order a double order as the portion is not large. For sides, I chose the Mac and Cheese and Greens, which I loved because they were cooked in turkey and I am not a pork fan. The Mac and Cheese is ok, no complaints. Needless to say, my mom and I visit Orleans twice to three times a month. So far I've tried the Southern Fried Chicken wings, the BBQ short ribs, and the Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Peppers and Onions. Everything is great! I'm a big fan and would recommend this place to anyone. The customer service is excellent, as well. The owner is friendly and has many regulars, which proves a lot! read more

Orleans Catering - Grilled Tilapia, Mac & Cheese and String Beans. - Caterers Near Me - Suitland, Maryland

The food was soooo Yummy!! The special sauce is Everything!!! I had Ribs, Yams, & Baked Beans!! read more

One word to describe my meal: disgusting! The mac and cheese was basically Kraft out of a box but worst. There was not an ounce of flavor in the mac and cheese. The fried fish was tiny and lackluster. The potato salad was a watery mess. If I could give this place a 0 I definitely would. I just ended up throwing away my food are I initially tasted this garbage. Then I had to go all the way to Levi's to get a decent meal. Please do not waste your money! read more

Food wasn't that great but then again I'm from the south...customer service I ordered greens, Mac and cheese, ribs...side of beans read more

The ribs are always a winner, and the brisket is decent if you are a fan. I am convinced the BBQ sauce is homemade. The coleslaw is okay, the mac n' cheese would probably be great for kids, but I like mine a like more "more". The single slice of bread in the baggie is wonderbread and oh so very much a southern thing. It's a tad pricey, but not ridiculous, but it's good and it's local folks with a local business. They are always friendly, polite, and pleased to see you. The building isn't pretty and it is set back a bit from the road, looks like an old drive-thru. Just look for the smoking smokers out front and follow your nose, you'll find it. Plus they have a big red and white "open" sign out near the curb. I disagree with my fellow yelper that this is a bad neighborhood...it was 20-30 years ago, sadly the perception remains even though those days are long gone. As long as you don't speed through Morningside or do something really stupid, the police and the locals are not going to be an issue. Besides unless it is a nice day, you won't be there long...there is a small bar type seating area inside that I have never seen anyone use, and a couple of picnic tables out front, other than that, it's take-out or catering...and you get your food very quickly even though it is sliced and packed while you wait. Note: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays read more

Great food and some of the nicest and down to earth people you will meet. I had their food before when they catered a small get together I attended. Ever since then it was my intention to go back. I pass this place all the time when going to Andrews AFB and if you drive too fast you will miss it but the smell from their smoker will still catch you and make you do a double sniff. The couple who run this place are from Louisiana but don't get fooled by the name. The food is good but you will not find a great deal of those tasty Louisiana dishes. Still if you talk to them they can let you know when they will be offering etouffee and boudin. Those of you who spent time on the Gulf Coast know what I am talking about. I ordered the rib plate dinner with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. It was great. In fact I am looking to getting a full rack one day. In my opinion they need to start selling that sauce on its own. Its got a sweet tangy taste and if it is store bought them it is a sauce I never had. On previous occasions I tried the brisket without sauce and it was so tender that it was perfect all by itself. If you ate in the area checkout Orleans. read more

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Stumbled on this take out BBQ place and decided to try them out today at the behest of the little people who insisted this joint was the bomb. Overall, they were right, these guys rock. This BBQ shack is quite literally (and self admittedly) a "Hole in the Wall" and hard to spot from the road. I initially drove by it and wound up in someone else's parking lot but after some creative driving I managed to get in the right spot. Yelp had this categorized as a caterer which they also do but no oone reviewed it. When you walk in, the deep smoke hits you like a brick wall. It's obviously family owned and run as evidenced by the friendly staff, teh 20" tube TV sitting on top of the Frigidaire freezer and the generous free sample which was large enough to fill a small child. The chef let me taste the brisket and ribs. I ordered a combo with both plus collard greens and potato salad for ~ $15. The sauce was very smokey and had a deep sweet hickory flavor, similar to how the Texans cook. The meat was very tender and fell off the bone--perfectly cooked. Slightly fatty but that's the way I like it because I'm trying to celebrate my new low cholesterol levels with some nice juicy fat to go with the red meat! The potato salad was good and very different--tangy. Probably from pickles. I ordered the collard greens because I've never had collard greens before and I was curiously hoping they tasted like cabbage. They don't. I don't like them. But I can't hold it against Orleans because I don't know what they should taste like... but I doubt I would like them anyway. I also got a can of Coke with a straw (rather unnecessary) and a slice of bread in a baggie. The bread was store bought bread. I didn't eat the bread because I thought it was silly. The only cons I see (besides the lack of homemade bread) would be lack of advertisement, higher price tag compared to their local competition and poor location. It's located across the street from Subway in a known bad neighborhood. Recommend going when they open at lunch time because in continuing efforts to dispel rumors that cops eat donuts, the PG Police Dept has been eating at Subway. As long as you don't bother them, the PG police generally leave you alone. read more

Just found out that an event I attended this past weekend was catered by Orleans Catering, so I decided to give my 2 cents. My first observation would be about the theme or style of food that is being advertised here. From some of the reviews it seems that most people thought this place was supposed to be a New Orleans, Cajun type deal, but just by looking at their menu and tasting their food my opinion is that this is all soul food. No other way to put it. Now, lets get on to what yall really wanna know about...... The menu consisted of short ribs (w/ sauce on the side), salmon, grilled chicken, yams, mac and cheese, green beans w/ potatoes and dinner rolls. I had the salmon, green beans, yams and mac n cheese at the event. I was completely satisfied. The mac and cheese and yams were ON POINT (this coming from someone who makes a mean version of both). I took home a plate of grilled chicken, yams, mac n cheese and a roll, which I ate for dinner last night and BOOM whadoyaknow... STILL ON POINT! I just have 2 complaints: I almost died when I got stabbed with a bone that was in the salmon. Blood and salmon don't mix well together. Every bite after that was with extreme caution. The green beans were over cooked and seemingly 2 different kinds... Seemed like canned food to me, but the flavor was on point. read more

Average at best. I had the fried whiting which lack seasoning and didn't seem very fresh. They weren't even whole pieces, instead were cut up into smaller pieces. The ribs were just ok. The best thing I ate was the baked beans. For what we paid and the small portion size and lack of seasoning I will not be back! read more

Today was my first visit to Orleans Catering and I was not impressed. They do not offer discounts for military members or senior citizens. The wait was too long, 30 minutes. A vehicle drove up after I placed my order and they received their food first. I ordered a rib platter with two large sides of collar greens and macaroni and cheese, along with a small side of yams. I also ordered two corn breads and two slices of cake. Total was $30.04 with taxes. The yams were delicious. The collard greens need more seasoning. The ribs required more cooking and the portion of the ribs were skimpy. The BBQ sauce was delicious. The lemon slice cake and chocolate cake was delicious. Over all i will not be returning. read more

I hv been in search of some GOOD local AUTHENTIC soul food for over a week & stumbled across this hidden gem. The food taste just like Thanksgiving in May and Mr. Harold was polite & friendly.... even the fruit punch was delicious and I'm not normally a fruit punch fan but they put their own twist to it and it was DELICIOUS. I ordered 3 meals... 2 for me and 1 for my daughter. EVERYTHING was delicious & that's NO exaggeration read more

I have eaten here several times and used their services for catering special events. The menu was great and the portion sizes especially compared to the other soul food restaurants in the area. If you want Orleans style food (gumbo, jambalaya, etc.) you will need to try the catering menu because it is the best in town. If you are in a hurry or trying to get a quick bite during your lunch break, I strongly suggest you order about 20-30 minutes ahead of time because the majority of the main dishes are prepared to order. read more

Amazing food!!! My buddy convinced me to stop and get some food. I tried the 1/2 barbecue chicken and baked beans. The chicken and barbecue reminded me of my time in New Orleans. It was tender and perfect. Baked beans were delicious and full of flavor. If you are nearby you need to try this place. read more

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I went here today with my kids. We got the southern fried wings, whiting dinner, and brisket dinner was Mac/cheese, potato salad and baked beans. We all were impressed. We will definitely be back! read more

OMG! So glad we found this jewel near Andrews Airforce Base! We had smoked and fried wings, fried croaker, greens, mac and cheese, and yams....and when I tell you EVERYTHING was sooo good! Unfortunately, we wanted to go back to eat before our trip ended but we always stayed out touring too late. Oh....and come to find out that the owners are originally from New Orleans and Vacherie (one of my cousins found out she knows the owner's sister). They were so nice to us....even before we realize we were all from Louisiana! Please stop by if you're ever in the Maryland area....they're located only about 2 mins from the base. You won't be disappointed! read more

This establishment is not what meets the eye. It's advertised as Cajun/creole however it's more along the lines of Soul Food. I ordered the beef brisket, Mac n Cheese and greens. Unfortunately I was not impressed at all. Mac n cheese was almost Kraft Cheese box type, greens seasoning left much to be desired and the beef brisket was more ahout the BBQ sauce than the meat flavor. read more

Awesome food! They brought a new light to my eye with grilled salmon croquettes! The sides were great! Everything was great!

Not too long of a line - good! Nice staffs - good! But not nice in the price because the food portion especially the meat does not match to the price point. read more

The smoked ribs were very good... they tasted as though they had been marinated in smoke all week. The flavor emanated through and through. However the mac and cheese was soooo disappointing . It was very oily and a poor quality of cheese was utilized. The side had absolutely no taste at all. It was an oily slippery slimy suspicious mess....were you able to capture my disappointment ?!?! . The greens were pretty good but nothing dynamite. If I were to go again I will just settle with getting a rib sandwich. Hopefully they will improve on the quality of their sides especially that mac and cheese!! read more

I have eaten here several times. Many people love it and I am curious as to why. I have had the ribs(both beef and pork), brisket, fried chicken, chicken &peppers, pulled pork and pork chops. All of the protein was OK. The beef ribs were dry and chewy. I find the meat portions for ribs, brisket and pulled pork to be small for the price. The yams and string beans tasted overcooked and under seasoned from a can. Collards had a great texture but no flavor. The mac&cheese tasted like it was lesser quality processed cheese food and the noodles were overcooked. The potato salad was pretty ok. Nothing about the quality, taste, portion size, or offerings gives me a Orleans vibe. The meats are decent. Sides suck. The service is good. The wait is long. I live in the neighborhood so will probably be back unless I feel like walking to The Tender Rib. read more

Very disappointed pork ribs were tender but no flavor same for the beef short ribs. They also tasted a little old. I expected new Orleans flavor and got smoke. I probably won't return. read more

The ribs are tender they. They only sell beef, they have no pork ribs. The owners are warm and friendly. I give em 4 stars because I had Mac &cheese, yams for sides they weren't good . Im disappointed that they don't offer pork ribs . read more

I ride past this establishment everyday and wanted to try it out on Saturday 12, 2017 about 1:30pm I ordered the half chicken dinner for my wife and the rib dinner for myself which cost me $28+ my wife and myself was very disappointed in our food the chicken was dry I guess the ribs was baby backs they where flat and dry the greens was soft and pale the food had the look of old food my wife discarded all of her food in the trash I tried the food and was disgusted of how this man sold me this food the kicker I explain to the older gentle who waited on me that I am a new customer I see that didn't matters the moral of my story is if he sold me 2 or 3 day old food my bet you have received the same thing also this establishment did not care if I came back or not I will not visit this establishment again read more

My boyfriend loves comfort food and I can't cook, so he always stops here to get his fill. The food here is consistently delicious and tastes like Grandma is cooking. We typically order barbeque ribs, smoked chicken wings, collards, Mac n cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes and corn bread---and we never have leftovers. After our last meal I wondered how good the desserts must be! Oh well, always next time. Definitely recommend this place to everyone--delicious! read more