*** DO NOT ORDER THROUGH THE YELP APP OR GRUBHUB*** Use DoorDash only…read more It was my first time ordering online, so I made this mistake tonight. I showed up for my pickup only to find that they didn't get my order. The staff told me that they only do DoorDash I had to cancel the order with GrubHub and then replace my order. Thankfully, there was enough of what I needed to get an order to go. Now that I got the unpleasant part of the story out of the way, let's talk about the amazing place that Southern Dishes is. If you've din d in a traditional southern food restaurant before, you'll recognize the setup. Meals are served cafateria style, that are portioned for you by the staff. You place an order at the counter and grab a seat or wait to be called if you're going to-go. Once your name is called you grab your tray and bring back to your table. Tonight's trip was a simple kid's meal of a (large) fried chicken strip (white meat) and mac and cheese for my son and a large collard greens (made with turkey). Having had all three before, I can vouch for their yumminess. I would be lying if I didn't say that I shared a few mouthfuls of the mac and cheese. This is the bomb, or whatever everyone is calling it. The mixture of cheeses, these crispy top, the well cooked pasta...it's the trifecta of the perfect mac & cheese. If you like collard greens, these are legit southern greens, not like the other ones that restaurants try to pass off as the real thing. The potlikker (liquid from the greens) is amazing. Other mentionables are the fried chicken, the fried fish and of course the wonderful banana pudding! For an authentic southern meal in CT, make the drive to Meriden. You will not be disappointed.

So good. Huge portions. Highly recommend. Honey cornbread is worth the trip alone. Great staff,…read moregreat food

I love going to Sandra's for the convenience, but my favorites have fallen off. String beans tough,…read moreno flavor. Smothered pork chops too much salt. Caribbean rice, too salty. White rice too mushy, Mac & cheese lacks a rich cheesy kick. The last time I had the cabbage, there was no flavor. Nonetheless, I am grateful for this place because I don't like to cook anymore. I just doctor the food e.g. rinse off that salty gravy & add more cheese to the Mac. Add sweet pickles to the potato salad. Make it work.

Sandra's Next Generation has been my absolute staple in the community for over three decades…read more Sandra Pittman has been cooking in this same location since 1989, and I've been eating here consistently since 1995. It is, without question, the best soul food in the state. I have no problem running down I-91 from Hartford just to get my food because the quality and taste are on a level that nobody else can touch. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this is a masterclass in authentic cooking. Sandra and her husband Miguel have been running this place for over 30 years, and that level of dedication shows in every single dish. The food has the kind of soul and precision that defines the elite dining scene in Connecticut. If you want the real deal--the standard that every other soul food spot is measured against--this is the only place to go. It's a class act that has stayed true to its roots for over 30 years.

We enjoyed Ricky D's rib check so much we ended up going back two days in a row. Five star service…read moreand five star food. Even was able to buy some of their barbecue sauce and rub that they sell pre-bottled at the counter. It's also worth mentioning that these ribs are not your normal size ribs, in most cases I would say a half rack would fill one person. Definitely give this place a try whenever you're in the New Haven area.

Word on the street is, come here for ribs that's falling off the bone. You walk up to the counter…read moreand place your order. You can wait inside or sit outdoors at tables for dining. No pictures because I came for the ride. However, grandma loved it. She was so pleased with how easy the meat was to chew. Four stars for making her happy.

This food is amazing from the fish to the sidesssdssss Omg I…read morehaven't had comfort food like this in a while only thing I wish they did was make they own tarter sauce the one they give you is horrible but the food and the staff amazing g I will be coming every weekend

I wanted to love this place. Lovely waitress but service was very slow. My water has what looked…read morelike a dead ant in it. I got the spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken breast was very thin(no big deal). It was obvious that the fryer oil needed to be changed. It was just short of rancid.My hubby got an omelet. It was supposed to have smoked gouda. It definitely was not. Probably mozzerella. Oh,well.

Pretty good experience upstairs at the Blue Hound. Crazy hot wings! If you can't take the heat…read morebetter choose something other than those reaper wings. Ouch! Flamethrowers! Had a decent IPA and fish and chips too. Others had tacos and quesadillas and were happy with them. Service was excellent. It was pretty quiet after the show across the street. Hopefully that changes. We've been upstairs and downstairs. I probably prefer upstairs but either is fine. Check it out!

Amazing service cute environment and good food. Make this a solid choice. If you're in the area…read moredefinitely check out their craft beers. They pair well with the food and you can't go wrong here with any of the choices.

We went for brunch and everything from the food to the service to the ambiance was amazing. Being…read morefrom the gulf coast, finding good southern food is few and far between but almost everything here was good, not just "good for Connecticut." The mac & cheese wasn't my personal style preference, but I'll be back for the fried chicken!

I tried Greer's Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken 4 pieces, 1 each of breast, thigh, wing, and…read moredrumstick, cornbread and sorghum honey butter, cole slaw, and I chose mac & cheese as my side. The chicken was the highlight, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and really well seasoned. You can tell it was freshly made. The cornbread was also really good, soft, warm, slightly sweet, and even better with the sorghum honey butter. The mac & cheese was great. it was rich, creamy, and felt homemade in the best way. I'm not usually a fan of cole slaw, and this one was a bit watery, I should have asked if I could swap it out. The desserts were a highlight too, the peach empanada was nice and warm, buttery, paired perfectly with the ice cream and icing, and the banana pudding was smooth, classic, and comforting with the nilla wafer crumble and fresh banana. Even my starter arugula lemon vinaigrette salad was delicious. Service was excellent and attentive, and the ambiance is definitely upscale and stylish. Overall, it's on the pricier side, but that feels expected for the quality and setting.

Absolutely loved dining at Southern Table Kitchen and Bar! I came on a Sunday evening and…read moresurprisingly it wasn't too crowded. Our server Amelia was amazing and gave us some great recommendations. I got the cucumber mocktail which was super refreshing! I love that they have a separate menu just for mocktails. We loved the fried green tomatoes and I also really enjoyed my steak salad! Over all this is a great restaurant especially for groups and families. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu items.

John C. From Westchester I've been there many many times…read more The food is always great, drinks great The staff led by one of the owners(Michael) is awesome, the cornbread amazing, over all great spot a fun spot to hang out and enjoy And remember Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene

Great food, live blues, and the Wildcat O'Halloran Band…read more Black-Eyed Sally's is popular for a reason. We've been here before and they always have a great show. The $5 cover for Wildcat O'Halloran was an easy yes. We had the gumbo, brisket grilled cheese with collards and slaw, and baked mac and cheese with brisket. The cornbread is extra now, but who cares: we should've been paying for it all along. That good. The food, drinks, murals, brick walls, and live music make this a great date-night spot. The band played songs from their new album, Welcome to Sunderland, and had CDs available. If the artists are offering merch or music, get it. It supports them, and it's worth it. This is already longer than I usually write, which says a lot.

It depends on the vibe you are looking for. We went to an after dinner vibe and it was old and…read moreslow! I know I'm not the youngest chicken but my girlfriend saw her church deaconess there. Now maybe that was just the night because there was definitely a live show happening. But we went in and came out. I can can't judge the food or drinks but it was definitely an older crowd vibe there.

Came here on Sunday night and it was one of the best restaurants I've been to in some time. We sat…read moreoutside since it was August, dog friendly deck and our waitress gave our dog a water bowl. Inside was lively and the bar looked very cool inside. I got the Fried chicken Sandwich and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, super juicy and the sauce on it paired very well with the chicken, the fires were seasoned perfectly, couldn't stop eating them. Food came out pretty fast around 20 minutes after ordering. I also got the confetti milkshake for free because the table behind us were sever tow instead of one, it was good, typical milkshake but I will be back to try the other flavor. I signed up for their rewards program and I'll definitely be eating here again to try their other food!

I had the mushroom burger and it was absolutely delicious. I wish I had gone with the potato salad…read moreversus the old bay mac salad. The potato salad was sooo good! I did also try some of the siracha wings. They definitely have a kick to them and I generally like spice. There was plenty of seating outdoors and indoors. The seating was nearly all taken though and the wait time for outdoors was 45min. I would recommend calling ahead if possible but you could possibly get a bar seat quickly.

Excellent service and food. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. You might have a little bit…read moreof a wait, but it is well worth it.

First, I want to say that the service was amazing. So friendly, like we had been going there for…read moreyears. After reading all of the reviews about the corned beef hash, I have to say I was totally disappointed. There is no way that this is house made. I love corned beef hash, and I make it frequently. This was definitely canned and so full of onion flakes that you couldn't really taste anything else. And it looked like it was prepared in a food processor. I would return because of the hospitality, but I definitely wouldn't order that again