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    Ray's Uptown

    3.6 (41 reviews)
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    Fried catfish,  baked spaghetti, potato, salad, and peas and carrots.
    DD D.

    I loved the ambiance of the place. Great and casual atmosphere to chill and have a nice dining experience. I received terrific customer service. The lady (behind the bar) was all smiles and super nice. Another lady was sitting off to the side manning down the orders, she was very nice also. She checked on the guests coming through the door and made sure their orders were placed. On to the food. The price was reasonable. The fish was a little small but it was delicious. The baked spaghetti was also tasty. I could've eaten more of that. I wasn't too fond of the potato salad or the peas/carrots. It wasn't very flavorful. But that's minor. Overall my experience was awesome and I will return to try more items on the menu.

    House gumbo
    Mina H.

    This place is AMAZING! The food comes in generous portions and every bite is delicious! I will absolutely be coming back to this location. Both the blackened grilled fish and fried fish were well-cooked and perfectly seasoned. I loved that the fried fish came with a savory cream sauce on top. The shrimp pasta was my favorite with plenty of sauce and shrimp. This place does not skimp on the shrimp! We also ordered gumbo which was delicious as well. The gumbo has tons of crab claws, shrimp, and sausage. The flavor was deep and rich, and we loved it! Everything we ordered was perfect. Not to mention, our waiter was attentive, friendly, thoughtful and prompt!

    Janine M.

    I had been to the when it was on St. Claude I believe. But this was my first time at this location. The restaurant is very spacious. I was here on Saturday afternoon around 3:30 or 4:00 and it wasn't crowded at all. I was with a small group. Our server was outstanding. He was efficient, got all of our orders correct, came back to check on us a few times and promptly brought what we requested. The food was good but maybe a tad bit heavy on the salt. I ordered the shrimp pasta which came with three chicken wings. The wings were perfect but the shrimp pasta had maybe 2 shakes too many of seasoning. The flavor was delicious regardless. The meal came with a salad also. The menu is not too big which may be good as it helps people make a decision. Bigger menus can be overwhelming. There were no desserts on the menu so I'm not sure if they offer any. There was parking out front on the street for free but it is very limited. One person in our party had to park around the corner on a residential street. I would return if I didn't see a line outside because the food was really tasty and they give you a lot for the price.

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    7 years ago

    Really good food And the service was great. I highly recommend this place if your in town.

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    Suzie’s Soulhouse

    Suzie’s Soulhouse

    4.3
    (20 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    While visiting NOLA for my anniversary, my wife wanted soul food in NOLA so I searched Yelp and…read morefound this place. There's not many soul food places in NOLA to my surprise. When you walk in you're greeted and told to get a menu and place your order at the counter. They will bring your food to your table. You pick any available table. That seems to be a thing in NOLA. The place plays contemporary jazz in the background so nice ambiance. They also have TV screens playing sports. I ordered the fried chicken, cabbage and jambalaya. Everything is WELL seasoned! I love seasoned food but this was too much for me. If it was a bit less seasoned I would have enjoyed it more. My wife got the shrimp platter with corn and mac & cheese. She felt her food was good and seasoned well. She wants to go back for lunch. To be fair I'm not a soul food person. It's not my first choice of food since I ate a lot of this food at church.

    Yes! It was yummy…read more We had the fried chicken and rib plates. We also tried almost all their sides. The mac n cheese so yummy and just the right amount of cheese. It was one of the most yummiest mac n cheese, I've tried. We also had the greens that were also yummy but a little salty for my taste, still I would return just to eat those. The corn bread was amazing, I was so happy with the texture, as it was not dry. My husband highly enjoyed the mashed sweet potato, they were his favorite as he enjoys sweets. The fried chicken left me wanting more, however, the ribs were not my favorite although they were tender, and had a good tangy flavor. I should have taken a picture of our plates because there was no leftovers. We had lemonade and the sweetest of teas. Honestly I highly enjoyed our meals The service was amazing, and super friendly. I also took an amazing peach bread pudding to go. The restaurant was golden and welcoming, they even asked if we wanted our table candle lit. Thank you to the ladies at Susie's. It was great.

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    St. Charles catfish, jambalaya, corn bread.
    St. Charles catfish, jambalaya, corn bread.
    Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, cabbage and cornbread.
    Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, cabbage and cornbread.
    This is the stewed chicken.  As you can see the chicken looks warmed over and it is very dry.

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    This is the stewed chicken. As you can see the chicken looks warmed over and it is very dry.
    3 Southern Girls

    3 Southern Girls

    4.7
    (57 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    A must-try spot if you want a non-touristy restaurant! We ordered takeout and everything was…read morefantastic. The red beans and rice are a must, the fried chicken was perfectly crispy and seasoned, and the gumbo had just the right amount of kick. The staff is wonderful too Pro tip: if you're from out of town, ask them how to say pecans and Xavier University it's a fun local inside joke. Great food, great people, highly recommend.

    Well, hubby wanted me soul food, and found this joint. It use to be cellular booster place (from…read morethe exterior sign). It had great reviews, so we stopped to grab him a plate. . They were flowing in when we arrived. The line was long, but the wait wasn't too bad. People were nice and friendly. . Food: Ok, the food... I know Mac & cheese and that wasn't it. It was spaghetti with cheese. I don't know why places call "spaghetti" ... macaroni - it's two different things. Anyways.. Hubby said it wasn't what he was expecting m, but it was just "ok". The chicken-he even chewed up the bones for the last taste he could get. He loved them!! He said he should have just got a plate of wings. The potato salad ' green sweet peas, we were not allowed to change from their daily special.. . Oh well - wasted food. He did taste them and absolutely nothing special about them. Now that cornbread muffin! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! We did take a u-turn, to go back for another one. Those little suckers melt in your mouth-my goodness. . Overall it was a solid 4.5 experience. Yes, will go back!

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    Their version of Mac & Cheese. Spaghetti & Cheese it actually is. ‍
    Their version of Mac & Cheese. Spaghetti & Cheese it actually is. ‍
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    Triangle Deli

    Triangle Deli

    3.9
    (117 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    The food here is on point. This is where the locals eat for sure. The seafood bell pepper is my…read morefavorite item and is a must try along with the smoked sausage poboy. The bell pepper has shrimp and ground beef in it and taste just like the ones I ate as a kid. Catfish is a must also. Their sides are just ok but still descent. However, I must say that the candied yams are good. This place is a gas station with the food counter in the back of the store. It is a grab and go type place. Parking is limited so you may have to wait until someone moves to park. There are many drink options to choose from like big shot, Fargo, Arizona tea ect. Service is fairly quick but you need to know what you want before you get to the counter because the line moves quickly. Prices get are very reasonable and you get a lot of good for the money. Definitely a must try spot.

    Best fresh fried fish you can get at a gas station! We visited Nola and heard great things about…read morethe gas station food. In the back of the store, is a deli where they sell soul food and good eats. Once we arrived they were out of all the items I was interested in getting so instead I ordered a 3 piece catfish and a good cold drank. Fish was amazing, fresh crispy, seasoned and well priced. I paid a total of $7 for the fish and two drinks. Service was fast and quick. Ordering area was busy so be sure to come early if you don't want all your selections gone. I'll definitely return for breakfast and snag some grits!

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    This place is always PACKED... be patient.
    This place is always PACKED... be patient.
    Triangle Deli
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