If you want to enjoy delicious soul food AND support an amazing small business owner -- don't sleep…read moreon C & E Southern Bites! It may be hidden away in Data Alley, but it's well worth the drive. Owned by a sweet Black American couple who deeply understand the ins and outs of Southern cuisine, you will feel the warmth of home at this simple storefront restaurant. They feature a menu replete with St Louis Ribs, gumbo, catfish, whiting, Mac n Cheese, Greens w Smoked Turkey, candied yams, banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie and more! This was such a find. We had the 1/2 pound catfish platters and the batter was seasoned so perfectly. Additionally, the candied yams were cooked with just the right mix of sweet and savory and I could have had second. Greens are difficult to nail, and C & E nailed the texture and flavor. So good -- just add a little hot sauce and you're ready to eat! The potato salad and fried okra are also tasty options. Next time, we'll try the Mac n cheese. To finish the meal, we really enjoyed the special dessert: peach cobbler cinnamon roll. My spouse loved the banana pudding as well. 10/10 recommend! Spread the word and support small businesses. There are a lot of chain soul food restaurants out there, but Southern Bites deserves its flowers. Total class of its own!

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

We had a great overall experience here. The restaurant is conveniently located in a shopping…read morecenter, so there's plenty of parking, and the interior is clean, modern, and inviting. The only downside was that the music was a little louder than I prefer, making conversation slightly difficult at times. Our waitress was incredibly personable and friendly, and she made us feel very welcome. Service was a bit slow, but it appeared she was the only server working that day, so it was understandable. The food more than made up for the wait. The biscuits were absolutely fantastic. The spring salad was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The grilled chicken on top was seasoned beautifully and cooked perfectly, juicy and tender without being overdone. I'd definitely come back for the food and the welcoming service. Hopefully they'll have a little more staff next time, but it was still a very enjoyable meal.

We brought our whole staff here to celebrate a great Easter weekend. The vibes of this place…read moredefinitely southern comfort. The server we had was amazing. She did a phenomenal job overseeing our whole group by herself. The food was good. I love a good southern comfort meal. But I'd be lying that I wasn't a little disappointed they didn't have chicken and waffles. They do have chicken and biscuits which looked good. But I was craving that delicious crispy meat over a savory waffle. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. Not a single person complained. If anything, they said how much food they got! When in the area again, will take a stop here to enjoy their food again!

I just had a wonderful lunch with some coworkers and the service was outstanding. I got the chicken…read moreBLT sandwich with the Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. The sprouts were nice and crispy and the sandwich was really moist. Our server was wonderful and the manager even brought us ice cold towels because it was 97 degrees outside. I will definitely be back and I look forward to trying everything on the menu.

My companion and I stopped at Tupelo Honey after running errands in the area…read more Unfortunately, the experience was a little off from the start. After being seated, we waited 15-20 minutes without anyone bringing water or checking on us. We eventually had to wave someone down before our waiter came over. We ordered mimosas, which were fine. I ordered the Honey-Dusted Fried Chicken, while my companion had the Mountain Morning Bowl. My chicken was pretty standard for the price point. My companion strongly disliked the grits, saying they tasted like "sewer water," and he didn't finish his bowl. The service was the biggest issue. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and had difficulty getting back to our table. Even getting ketchup and hot sauce required multiple trips from staff. We decided to cut our visit short and get our meals boxed. My companion never finished his meal. The ambience is cute, with a fun diner feel that fits the menu and price point. I also appreciate that they welcome walk-ins. I'm giving 3 stars because the prices, menu variety, and atmosphere were positives. However, the food was just okay, the service was disappointing, and I probably wouldn't return. Hopefully, this was simply an off day because the restaurant has potential.

Next month will mark one year since I discovered Down Home Comfort Cafe in Woodbridge, Virginia,…read moreand I can honestly say that finding this place has been one of the best things to happen to me. I was in town when I first stopped by, and what started as a visit turned into spending the entire day with the staff. From that very first day, I felt something special. These wonderful people are no longer just restaurant staff to me -- they are family. Now, every month when I fly into town, I make it a priority to spend the entire day with my Down Home Comfort Cafe family. I love the atmosphere, the food, the conversations, and most of all, the people. I even enjoy talking with the customers and recommending different entrées. It feels like I'm coming home every time I walk through those doors. And let me tell you -- the soul food is absolutely incredible! The food is made with love, and you can taste that love in every bite. If you're looking for delicious, authentic soul food and an atmosphere where you're treated like family, look no further. In my opinion, the best soul food cafe is right here in Woodbridge, Virginia -- Down Home Comfort Cafe!

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Well, what a change! For my initial review from three years ago the service was abysmal. The food…read morewas good, but the service was terrible - but, fast forward to today. Everything was excellent. We came on a Thursday night that featured lively jazz band - they played great music that wasn't loud and overpowering like at other local spots. The service was excellent from the check-in (we didn't have reservations), to the hostess, to the server. It was excellent. Our server was friendly, she was helpful, she was thorough. She kept checking on us to make sure we were OK. Our food came out quickly, hot, fresh and delicious. We had the pork chop dinner and the shrimp/fish dinner, along with peach cobbler. What a welcome change! Apparently the three years has done this establishment good. Bravo!

Sunday, August 9, 2026. Hubby treated one of his daughter's and her children to dinner here at…read moreDella J' Delectables/Alexandria. I absolutely had to tag along because I knew after enjoying carry out from here a few weeks back, I needed to dine in. Older establishment. Not shabby but not chic either. Not a deal breaker tho'. Two thumbs up on everything food related! From the Margarita to the steak and cheese to the sweet potatoes to the lemon cake. Absolutely NO complaints. Would most def order again. Probably won't need to dine in again but definitely looking forward to carry out. Check out the pics of all of our entrées. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

Service was great. Food was amazing. Nice atmosphere for what they are, Southern style market and…read morebakery. Highly recommend all of it

Randomly stopped in on our way north from Florida. Great surprise! Excellent food, ample portions,…read moreand very reasonably priced. The brisket was marvelous! And a great staff. I highly recommend Bonnie Blue if your in Virginia. Vin Pascucci

I ordered for takeout and the order was ready at the estimated time. This was my first time…read moreordering from this location. Food was piping hot and everything was accounted for. The food was still hot when I was ready to eat. Gumbo and fried cabbage (delicious) Fried cabbage (very good) Rum cake (just ok, the sauce is tasty though) Southern punch (sweet and delicious?

I came again another time recently with the bae and we got the chicken dinner (I believe) along…read morewith the Cajun pasta. Both really great. We came in the last hour they were opened without realizing and I offered for our food to be to go, and we were told we're able to stay it's not an issue which was greatly appreciated. There were a couple of people coming by and grabbing their orders and it was overall a nice way to end the night with great tasting food. Ambience was nice as they were playing nice music in the back but it wasn't overwhelming. We'll be back !

I had an outstanding experience at Orleans Bistro, and I want to highlight how amazing Kerisha was…read morethroughout my visit. Her service was warm, attentive, and truly elevated the entire meal. The food was exceptional. The crawfish étouffée was rich and flavorful, the fried whiting was perfectly seasoned, and the mac & cheese, collards, and yams were absolutely to die for. Every dish tasted homemade and full of love. Kerisha's hospitality, paired with such incredible food, made this visit unforgettable. I'll definitely be returning and recommending Orleans Bistro to friends and family.

This was our first time dining at Orleans Bistro. The food was excellent. My wife had the…read moresteamed, spiced shrimp with the steamed cabbage as a side, and she said they were excellent. I had the fried chicken. I'm sure I've had better fried chicken at some point in my life, but I really couldn't peg exactly when. It was divine. The mashed potatoes with gravy were very good, too, as were the hush puppies. The beignets for dessert were SO good. They beat Cafe du Monde hands down in my book. Xavier was our server, and he was excellent. Very friendly, very helpful. The only knock I had was the music. They had a live saxophone player there for brunch. He was a VERY good saxophone player, but EXTREMELY loud, especially for such a small space. We couldn't hear ourselves think, let alone talk. The server couldn't hear us either. Our son has sensory issues, and if he'd been there, we would have had to leave because he would have been freaking out. If we had been there for the Saturday night jazz club scene, it would have been fine, but for Sunday morning brunch with the family, it was more than a little excessive. When I went to the bathroom, I thought, "now this is the volume the music should be out there." The music is the only reason I'm knocking it down to 4 stars. If he had been playing at like 1/3 the volume, or outside on the curb, it would have been perfect. I love good music, but it was just way too loud for that tiny space on a Sunday morning.

Great food! Great service and hospitality!…read more I am only in town for 3 days and was hungry after all day travel and a workout and this place did not disappoint! I was greeted and had the menu explained to me as a first time customer. While I waited and ate I got to watch a ladies line dance class (which I think is hosted here on Tuesdays). Cool vibes and delicious food. I highly recommend this location for a nice meal without too many extra frills and cool environment.

Came here for lunch today and I cannot recommend highly enough. Absolutely delicious food with…read morekind, wonderful, hard working people. I will definitely be back.

Came here for a work trip around early July. How I found this place? I walked up and down the…read morenational Harbor, stopped at the restaurant that smelled the best. We requested a seat outside for the lovely weather. The patio is beautiful. Unfortunately, it did start raining so we moved inside, equally attractive. Our server was exceptional. I wish I could remember his name, but I brought my baby with me and when he was throwing a fit, my server handled the situation with such calm and understanding. Because of my beautiful little fit-thrower, I did leave early however I was still able to get a little nibble of my food before we took it to go. For my drink, I ordered the "Waaaay South" cocktail. Let's just say it had me waaaay tipsy (positive). For starters, I had the fried green tomato salad, crab cake, and Jamie's cornbread. Everything was good, but I have to highlight the Jamie's cornbread. It was so moist and melt in your mouth, honey. For my entrée, I had shrimp and grits and it was okay. I enjoyed my short visit to Succotash and I will return when I'm in town.

We tried this place and honestly, it's a hidden gem! We decided to do the family-style meal, which…read morewas $30 per person. At first, I wasn't sure it was going to be enough food for two people, but I was definitely wrong! They started us off with four fried wings and the fried green tomato salad. The wings were really good, and the dressing on the salad was delicious. The fried green tomatoes were so good, I could have eaten the whole plate by myself! Then the Mac and cheese came out, followed by the catfish and chicken and waffles. By the time everything hit the table, we were stuffed! We did order an additional order of wings because they were so good. Everything else was good as well, and the presentation of the food was really nice. Everything came out looking appetizing and well put together. Our server, Niecy, was very nice and attentive. She made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. I also want to mention that everyone working in the restaurant was friendly, which really added to the overall experience. I only have two suggestions: * The bathrooms need better lighting. I felt like I was using the bathroom in the dark! * I think they should give you more than four wings for two people with the family-style meal, especially since the wings were so good. Overall, we had a really good experience. The food was good, the portions were filling, the presentation was great, and the staff was friendly. I would definitely go back! I'm glad we decided to give this place a try because it really is a hidden gem.