Great food and service! The atmosphere was very calming and friendly…read more The chicken wings and catfish are delicious

yummy soul food on rainier! the restaurant itself is tiny and has about two tables, but seems like…read morethey mostly do to go orders. my friend and i shared a catfish plate with collard greens and mac and cheese, and ordered a side of hush puppies and chicken wings. the cat fish was super fresh and crispy, and the chicken wings were moist. i also really enjoyed the mac and cheese. for me, i think the hush puppies were a little dry, and for about $1 a piece i would skip on that next time. overall great experience and would definitely come back again.

We came in on Father's Day and it was busy! It is definitely worth the wait so put your name on the…read morelist and find some shade. You won't be disappointed. We had the chicken and waffles and the biscuits and gravy with mushroom gravy and scrambled eggs. Both dishes were delicious! They have a myriad of hot sauces to choose from at each table. We didn't try cocktails this time but they all looked good. They have a variety of seating options (bar seats, short tops, booths). Everyone working was friendly and helpful even though they were slammed. We'll be back again soon!

Finally got a chance to try this place and it did not disappoint!…read more First off, cute and cozy inside, love all the trinkets around the place related to the Black experience and the Seattle area. Love that the tables were not short on the hot sauce. Service was great with the right amount of warmth and sass. I had the pimento BLT for brunch and man that sucker was so good! I got mine with the fried thigh and shoestring fries and it was so good. Fries were nice and crispy and not greasy! Also shared a side of catfish and so much flavor and not greasy at all! How do yall do that?! lol When you leave a spot like this, typically you feel weighed down by the fried foods but this place left us so satisfied without that weighed down feeling. Can't wait to come back for a dinner date night. Thanks Fat's!

Feels like home the minute you walk in the door. The ambiance, decor and warm greeting made us feel…read morelike we were at family gathering. The Sweet Potato Hoe Cakes should come with a warning. Warm, crispy, pillowy soft, sweet but not overpowering- I woke up the next day still thinking about them. 20/10. Order 2 of them, you will thank yourself later. The Pork Chop was huge and juicy. Pear chutney on top was a winner. The owner was a cool cat who circulated the room and engaged guests the waitresses were knowledgeable and attentive. Playlist: vibes. Unapologetically Black space. Love, love, love it. This is a can't miss stop next time ur in Seattle.

Had an awesome dinner at Communion last Sunday. Parking was challenging to say the least. There was…read morean underground parking lot across the street but it belongs to the apartment building apparently so we had to find parking several streets away. Started the meal with Sweet Potato Hoe Cake. This had cornbread like texture but felt softer, smoother, quite moist with a sweet honey butter syrup base. BBQ Shrimp tasted out of this world delicious: very fresh head/tail on shrimp cooking in garlic butter, Metier coconut porter. The good to the last drop sauce had bold flavors although quite salty, just perfect for dipping the focaccia in. Unc's Wing was equally endearing: rubbed in a 13-spice blend, with perfect crispness and plump, juicy flesh beneath the coating. Butter-basted cabbage was a rare treat: basted with butter that accentuates the sweetness of caramelized cabbage. Miso butter sauce a great match. The drink I ordered was less intriguing: Kinfolk (bourbon, Jamaican, rum, Cynar, and pecan liqueur) was bourbon heavy, very balanced nonetheless just not memorable. The chocolate truffle was the only item we did not enjoy: it had hard shell and very dense filling.

service was top tier we went there the day after Mother's Day with our kids! The staff was super…read moreamazing and the food was delicious!! loved the Mac and yams!!! my boyfriend loved the greens, and the kids loved it all!!! the koolaid was made with love and brought you back to being a kid again!!! just the right amount of sugggga!!! will definitely be back to visit!!! Thank you again Nana's.

Nana's Kitchen earns 5 stars not only for the incredible food, but for the atmosphere and the…read morepeople who make it special. It's family-owned and operated, and you can truly feel that sense of legacy and love the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely amazing. My husband and I were visiting Washington for the weekend and ended up eating here twice--that's how good it is. The first time, we had the catfish nuggets, fried shrimp, and fried pork chops with collard greens, mac & cheese, and candied yams. Every single bite was on point. The second time, we made it just in time for the oxtail stew--and it was fire. You can genuinely taste the soul in the food. This place is something special. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

Our big group of 9 came in right before closing time and it was a one man show for the staff on…read moreMarch 27, 2025. I can't remember his name but he was so patient and kind to us from the beginning to end. We even asked him to take a photo with us. We loved everything we ordered and we didn't have to wait too long for our food. A few things on the menu were not available such as fried oysters. Small space and beautiful Black Galley display. Free street parking. Family owned business so stop by to support them whenever you come to the area or near by.

The food here is absolutely top notch. I ordered the BBQ wings with a side of fries, and both were…read moreoutstanding. The wings were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, and the fries were seasoned just right. You can really tell the people in the kitchen care about what they're serving. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend

I have been wanting to find good soul food and WYAM happened to be at PostDoc Brewing! There was a…read morehuge line, but it moved quickly because the food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. There were at least 3 guys working in the truck and they seem to work like clockwork! Food came out hot and did not disappoint... We ordered a shrimp po boy, slaw, cheesy grits & KING CAKE! Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The po boy was perfect to share, amongst all the other food we ordered. Can't remember the last time where I've had slaw done right, but WYAM coleslaw was perfect. The grits were so cheesy and the seasoning was on point. Then we had our first King Cake... every bite was gooey and rich. We even went back for a second slice... they said if you find the baby, you'll get free beignets next time! We got home, dug into the next slice and found the baby! Prior to finding the baby, we had already looked up their truck schedule to do it all again. I can't claim to know what authentic soul food should taste like, but trying WYAM makes us want to travel to New Orleans and experience more - when food can make you want to transport yourself to a new experience, I think they're doing something right!

I was looking forward to this food truck as I have heard amazing reviews about how delicious the…read morefood is and especially in PNW, great Southern food is hard to come by. I also heard that the service here is great. My boyfriend and I caught them at No Boat Brewing and decided to bring our fur babies for a nice dinner. We arrived at the truck and sadly, the male worker seemed out of it and just in a apathetic mood, so it was uncomfortable trying to order. They didn't say much or anything about when to get the food. When I did pick up our food, I politely asked if the order was ready and not only do I not get a response or a nod, he just turns around and grabs my order before just giving it to me. No enjoy the food or thank you for ordering, and not even a ghost of a smile. We got a small shrimp and grits, oyster po boy, and large jambalaya. The oyster po boy was the star of the order as it was delicious and one of the better po boys my boyfriend and I had, but it was also our first time trying an oyster po boy. The shrimp and grits were nothing to really write about and the jambalaya was just meh. Not sure if we came at a bad day but it's super unfortunate as I was really looking forward to this food truck for the longest time but it was the most disappointing Washington food truck that I have had visited.

We arrived around 5pm on a weekday and was maybe the only other party in the restaurant. There's an…read moreunderground garage below the restaurant. There's a sign that says parking for Island Soul. We mistakenly went to the adjacent underground parking garage. You tell the waiter your license plate to validate parking. The chickpea curry was a bit bland. The tostones were good garlicky and crispy. The coconut cake could have been moister and less sweet.

Island Soul is AWESOME! Island Soul bought/replaced Arleana's in downtown Kirkland. I have always…read morewanted to dine at the Island Soul in Columbia City, but it was always crowded requiring some planning. We made a reservation the day before easily. The interior is superb. This place would be great for date-night or get a drink or have a family meal. Our server was attentive and helpful, making a change for us last minute with a 'I gotcha ya' attitude - LOVE! Thank you! The food is so, so good! The Seattle area doesn't have enough 'soul', southern, creole, 'island' type of foods. This place fills the perfect niche. I have the urge to say 'hmmm, hmmm' dining here! Yum! Parking is free under the building, and nearby street parking tends to be available, too. The Food: Blackened Salmon, $33 - 5 Stars Menu: Salmon, corn soubise, fried plantains, fried okra We both wanted this as our main dish, so this is a 2X. The salmon is perfectly seasoned and grilled. You can SEE the seasoning on the fish. So glad they included pieces of okra. The frying/searing gives it the perfect chew. Fried Green Tomatoes, $15 - 5 Stars Menu: Green tomatoes, panko, egg, onion, Buddha's belly seasoning This dish is known as their must order. I have no clue what Buddha's belly seasoning is, but I can tell you it is tasty. Fried green tomatoes is a perfect southern dish (and I will always think about the movie). Wings, Jerk seasoning, $18 - 5 Stars Like many, we're suckers for wings. Even better if the seasoning is different. Jerk wings is rightfully popular, here. The sauce is generously applied, and every bit is delicious. The flavorful foods will have me returning for sure!

This place is one of a kind and so delicious for Carribean and Jamaican cuisine! If you have not…read moretried -- you must! We were celebrating my colleagues birthday the day before and were going to see a show at the Royal Room! We got drinks and I had the caprihlana and the Carribean Star! The Carribean Star is a MUST- TRY, the flavors of that drink were amazing! Both the tostones and shrimp ceviche for appetizers was out of this world! The fried catfish was breaded and crisped perfectly and their sides, especially the collard greens are tasty, a bit tangy and phenomenal! I was able to sample my coworkers dishes (they offered of course and I did too) and the goat curry -- try this too if you like curry! Such amazing flavor and tender goat! They do not take reservations but it's peak around dinner time and weekends! We got lucky with the last big table! The menu is creative and colorful. Staff is amazing! They actually had a location in Kirkland but had to close it and this location remains and is a HIT!

This is my new favorite neighborhood spot! We showed up on…read morea Thursday night not realizing that it was karaoke night. The place was packed and the vibes were great! There were no open tables so we were seated at the bar. The other patrons were sweet and friendly and everyone was having a good time. The staff were all hella friendly and attentive and were able to move us to a table once one opened up. The food was SO good!! The catfish was bangin, perfectly breaded and spiced. All of the flavors and spices were rich and delicious and everything the was cooked just right. Can't wait to go back and try other options. Also, they have a dope happy hour for smaller snax and deals. Great spot :)