The food was delicious. Please note that this is a take out spot. The people here are nice, the cook also came from the back and was kind and cordial. The shrimp, mac and cheese was bussing. The rice was nice, however their rice is called Cajun Rice, but to me it was regular yellow rices. The rice was a let down. Nonetheless, the food was delicious and I plan to go back. Next time I will ask what's the definition of Cajun rice before I get my hopes up too high read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Inside the store. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

My true score is 3.5 The location that I have been too has been Small with limited space to sit down. I normally order for pick or for delivery. I like to get the yellow rice, mac n cheese and the jiving wings. I do think that the rice can use a stronger flavor profile but the mac n cheese and wings make up for it. The sauce is really good, so I try to get extra sauce on the side. I also like the grits and fish and/or the grits with shrimp. I prefer the grits with fish. It's deep fried and very flavorful. I like the grits that they use and they season it very well. The food is consistently cooked well. There is always really good breading on the wings and the fish. I normally pay the upcharge to get all drums (Yes, I'm doing you guys a favor by leaving all the wings). The times that I have gone in the store, service has been good, I do feel that it's on the slower side but the food is cooked to order and comes out hot. Even when I order for delivery, there are times when it is still relatively warm, you know when you get something delivered it goes all around the world before you get it. Overall, this location serves consistently good food. The jiving sauce is always a hit for me. Now I would ask for less sauce or sauce on the side if you are not into sweet sauces. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great tasting food!!! No ambiance just a pick up spot. Need to be patient they take long! But it's worth the wait. Food is extremely tasty, can be a bit pricey for comfort food! Catfish and punch, the bomb!! read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Fried catfish, rice, collard greens and Mac & Cheese! Plus their delicious punch!!! Soooooo freaking good! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is a nice local spot in Miami to get some classic, staple dishes. Menu size is perfect and includes all of your favorites. I've order through DoorDash and I have picked up in person. Overall, I really enjoyed my food each time. Pros: They are fairly quick with preparing your order, so no long wait. You can also order through an app and have it be ready by the time you pick it up. Food was hot and packaged nicely. You also get a good amount of food for your money! Cons: they can stand to spiffy up the place a tad bit more. The ordering counter was quite sticky amongst other things when I came. Not a major problem, but it can be a downside for some people. Also, there is no place to sit. This is simply grab and go. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

A unique menu of Southern, Cajun, Carribbean, Creole dishes! They are so friendly here... we were amazed that they not only remembered us from weeks ago, but even remembered our orders! This location is just for takeout... the other one in Pembroke Pines is sit-down. As a takeout, there's only a counter and a small waiting area, but it's chock full of incredible memorabilia, so lots to occupy your curiosity while waiting. Hands down, the cracked conch is my favorite! And, their sides are delicious... from candied yams to mac and cheese. On our latest visit we tried the fried ribs with Jive sauce. Wow. read more

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I cannot come to Florida without making a stop at Shuckin & Jivin'. The service is always great. I love meeting good down to earth people. The last time I was here I almost missed my flight back home . I finally got to try the fried ribs. They were so delicious. I may have to make a quick trip back before I leave. Hopefully they will have some sweet tea ready but if they don't that jivin juice hit the spot! read more

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This one is on me. I went when they were about to close didn't feel much for the rice but overall I've been here multiple times and the food is good. Macaroni and cheese is spectacular they were out of it. Five stars other than a rice. I would return to this restaurant to try some different items because the entire menu looks really good. read more

Shon welcomed us in a manner that is not seen in many American restaurants. She was THE most personable and welcoming I've experienced. Great customer service. Now, the food. My wife and I had the shrimp and grits, fried fish, collard greens, shrimp with geechee sauce, and beans. Our friends had the fried ribs, grilled shrimp and grits and Mac and cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious. It reminded you of being down home in Alabama. This will definitely be our go to whenever we are in Miami. Exceptional! read more

I've been to this restaurant several times before and all times the food has been good with the exception of yesterday's visit. I ordered two fried shrimp dinners, Mac & cheese, candied yams and rice, one of the dinners had the twangy sauce for an additional fee. The quality of the food was terrible! The shrimp tasted as if it was previously fried in the past, the yams looked as if it were scraps from the pan, the mac had cheese on the top part only (see pictures). I was very disappointed because I paid a pretty penny for awful food. read more

Amazing food! Vegetarian / vegan friendly, great customer service! I will definitely be going back

This is the type of meal that is going to put you to sleep. And I didn't even eat it all. My bf and I shared it (him eating majority). For only $16 it was a very satisfying meal. I like my wings to have that little crunch like it was battered and seasoned with love before being coated with their the sweet chili-esque sauce they consider their signature. All the sides were solid - Not saying it was a grand slam but I mean come on everyone has their own opinion of how their perfect collards and Mac should be made. This is definitely one of the better places for takeout that actually know what they're doing. I recommend! read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Jivin Fried Wings Collards Mac and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have ordered here in the past and I love love the food. The building is small so there is no seating inside. Only to go orders. I ate here during pandemic as well as for thanksgiving job pot luck. For the pot luck I ordered the Mac n cheese. We was going to have about 10-12 people. So I ordered 2 pans in order for people to have double servings and take some home for leftovers. I'm so glad I ordered two pans. Everyone finished the first pan and half the second pan. I would order again. The pans was $65 for both total. I even called it in last minute two days before and they was able to accommodate. I picked the pans up at 7pm an it was fresh out the oven. I suggest taking a box or bringing a towel for car when you pick up. read more

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fried ribs r da best I ever had! e.time I fly in from nyc I go get me some ribs. im in ATL rgt now trying to find some fried ribs

The service wasn't too pleasant, the ambiance is poor. The food is about a 4 out of 10. The rice is mushy, the grease needs to be changed and the food could use some seasoning. The lemonade is pretty much sugar water. Needless to say this wasn't a pleasant trip at all. read more

I have had food from here before and it was A1 I dont know what happened but it was not it for me this time. The fried ribs were too salty and they were tough to chew my teeth was like yeah throw that away and the conch fritters were too doughy like. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Fried Ribs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

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It's probably my expectations of it was so high that they fell short. Another restaurant to compare it to is Sunday eatery but the difference is Sunday eatery is way more flavorful which makes it worth the price. I wasn't Shuckin & jivin . Didn't have flavor it was just bland. read more

The food is great l! Owners are very welcoming Food is prepared fresh not just sitting under a heat lamp all day read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

I'm very disappointed to say the least. I hate doing bad reviews on black owned restaurants. But this one hurt. I'm always worried when black owned restaurants expand because one normally gets the short end of the stick. I ordered gumbo I'll upload the photo it was just grease and rice, I ordered red beans and rice. It wasn't edible neither was the gumbo. I also ordered fish dinner with macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was basically rubber and shuckin use to have the best macaroni hands down. I don't eat everyone greens. Today was the exact example why. I use to eat here all the time because of how consistent the food was. I Haven't been since the new location open. My food was not edible at all. Remind me I got all this food for me myself and I. Let's say this was a big back energy fail. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Bayou Red Beans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The soul food overall is okay. I did particularly like the Mac and cheese and loved the the red beans. The side portions are small. That's not good. read more

Wow!! Phenomenal food and service. All 5 stars.. the restaurant sits behind the Burger King inside a plaza in a corner. Immediately entering the business, my friend and I was greeted in a friendly manner from a young lady ( I didn't get her name, but she was very nice). She explained the menu to us and even convinced us to "cheat" and try out their delicious cakes. Me and my friend orders the fried ribs which came with rice and 2 sides. I had the red beans and Mac and cheese ( red beans were flavorful with a good spice). The Mac and cheese I want too fond of, but my friend enjoyed it. The food didn't take long to come out. This is a take out location, so either you can wait around in your car or they will text you when your order is ready. I tried the "jivin" sauce... soo good! Overall, I would definitely come back.. good soul food for the body. read more

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I really enjoyed my food at Shuckin & Jivin', but was disappointed when I came on a Saturday night to find that they didn't have many of the side options. I came from out of town, so I was looking forward to trying some collard greens and grits. I had to take one star off for this. With that said, the food here is really amazing! I ordered the grilled shrimp combo with a side of mac and cheese, creole rice, and red beans. The food was seasoned to perfection! My favorite was the crispy shrimp, which is butterflied and lightly fried. The food takes about 15 to come out, but everything is fresh and comes right out of the kitchen to your plate. The restaurant itself is very small and only has 2 tables for dining in. The restaurant seems to be family owned. The service was really a highlight in My dining experience! read more

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My mom called me one Friday evening saying she wanted soul food. Where she lives, there aren't many soul food options and I wasn't in the mood to drive all over the place. As a rule of thumb,I relay on my trusty and reliable, YELP! And as always, Yelp, came through with Shuckin and Jivin'. S&J, is off the 826 and between 47th and 57th avenue in a small strip plaza tucked in the cut of a Pentecostal church and electronic repair store. Upon entering S&J, there was a young lady mopping the floor, and wiping down the rustic look countertop and walls. We waited about 2 to 3 mins before entering because the floor was wet. Needless to say, I was a bit annoyed but, stayed on course... We approached the counter which is about a yard away from the door. We glared at the menu on the wall, then my mom said, I'll have the fish, yams and rice. She wanted collard greens, but there was a food warning on them. All I wanted was a conch fritter..but I ask the lady 1st, "are they good", she proudly boosted, "yes, they are our best seller" so, you know, I gave that silent but effective stare eye to eye, like really..., are they really good? She gave me that nod, I was like ok, I'll take the $7 conch fritter, please. We sat down at 1 of the 3 small tables and begin listening to the smooth sounds of R&B music I grew up listening to, like; I'll take you there, back stabbers, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Georgia on my mind, Sexual Healing and many other fingers snappin, foot tappin, shoulders swaying songs that made me reflect on growing up in the 60's when family, food and music bought us together. I fondly remember my uncle Rufus who has gone on to Glory, he loved dancin, always had a huge smile on his face, with his big cowboy hat on, dungereens, wide collar, snap down shirt. He use to always say, while dancin, "ain't nothing betta than Shuckin and Jivin"... Being in S&J that Friday night bought back all those wonderful memories. Love the vibe in there. We got our order about 25 mins later, my mom's HOTtt food was in clear plastic container, which I thought why on earth would they put hot food in a plastic clear container because the food was so hot, it started melting the container. Nonetheless,moms loved the food. And to me, this speaks volumes as my mom is show nuff THE best southern soul food cook I know! And her peach cobbler is to die for! Which by the way, she ordered and said it was good as well! I was like....shut my mouth! Because moms know GOOD food! Therefore, it's rare when she say something is good. So KUDOS and BIG ups S&J! My conch fritter came out in a brown paper bag wrapped in wax paper and paper towel to absorb the oil. I couldn't wait to get my foodie behind in the car, to break off a tip of that hot fritter. At long last, om....g!! that 1st bite, was hot,crispy & crunchy and the inside was slightly undone but... had good flavor. Wasn't bad. I want to try it again when the place isn't as busy. I can't wait to go back for those fritters that were the size of a large pancake . read more

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I enjoyed it! Minuscule take-out type place tucked in a working class strip mall off the Palmetto. Not easy to find. Two tables seating six people. Fun grooving 60's and 70's decor, with ambient music to match. Plenty of parking. Ordered the fried fish platter with green beans and mac and cheese. The portion was very generous and the food very tasty, they really know their spices and the fish was crispy perfection. Somewhat pricey, but clearly worth it. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Fried fish combo w green beans and Mac and cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food is always fresh and delicious. I usually go to the Pembroke location, but I stopped at the Pembroke location today and it was great. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Shrimp dinner with Mac and cheese, Cajun rice and collard greens. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

A true hidden gem and hole in the wall for soul food very close to home. My friend found this small spot on an Instagram ad and after looking at their menu we decided we had to check it out. Very small spot, only two or three tables for 2 people inside I believe. A line usually does form for lunch, so carry out is definitely recommended. First time having shrimp and grits and I was blown away. Didn't get the chance to have one of their desserts, but that doesn't mean they weren't calling my name. Without a doubt will be stopping by again; I've already told several friends about this little spot. Great food, attentive workers, the down side is the small space slows down service quite a bit read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Shrimp and grits - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

I saw this on an IG ad so I was a bit disappointed that I drove 30 min for the candied yams and they ran out, but it was a cute place. The service was nice and welcoming. I got a friend chicken combo with double Mac n cheese. It was all so good! Hopefully, they'll have the candied yams next time! read more

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Finding fried fish that is super crunchy without sacrificing the actual amount of meat is a hard search to have. Shuckin' & Jivin' served up the most amazing fried fish I've ever had. The cheesy grits, collards, and rice set the meal over the edge. Thank you for bringing good, authentic Southern cooking to South Florida. Tip: Help your self to some of their home baked treats! read more

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Man this place seriously has some good food! And I wish I wasn't currently on a "cleanse" so I could go back. I got the Jivin wings, Cajun rice, string beans, and Mac & cheese. Initially I was disappointed they didn't have any dressing but as soon as I OPENED my food container I quickly got over it. Everything I had was so tasty. I will only say the rice was a bit too wet for my liking but I still ate it lol. My sister had the Jivin shrimp with similar sides except she got the collard greens instead of string beans which were also delicious. Our only complaint about the shrimp is that it tasted re fried or like it was left under a lamp heater for too long. Either way the food is too good to pass up read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Jivin Fried Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

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A unique taste of soul and culture. Shuckin' & Jivin'n definitely gives throwback vibes for the African American community!

Didn't know this place has been there as long as it have....the food was very good except for the collard greens....I was a bit disappointed with it....it didn't and it was a bit crunchy and the smell of vinegar was heavy in it.....other then that I already have returned I just won't order the collard greens. read more

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Placed a pickup order tonight. I ordered the jivin shrimp with the collard greens and red beans. The shrimp are absolutely delicious. The sauce is sweet and a little spicy. The rice was perfectly cooked. The red beans tasted so good. It tasted like they had been stewed and seasoned really good. The collard greens are amazing. I don't eat everybody's collard greens because it's a difficult dish to perfect. These collard greens were really good and did not taste bitter. You gotta try this spot! read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Jivin Fried Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

The wings and fried shrimp with their signature sauce was great. The only thing I would take a star off for is they almost left out one of my orders. The passion fruit juice was absolutely delicious so I'll give them back a star for that! Overall the vibe is different. Takes you down history/memory lane as you wait in the front. Next door to the barbershop in the plaza. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Jivin Juice hittin! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

First timer. The service could be better. I called in about eight times before I got through, got placed on a fifteen minute hold. Which was only picked back up because they thought they called someone to tell them their order was ready. After explaining that I've been on hold, they said they're not accepting orders over the phone at the moment... The fried catfish was seasoned very well, enjoyed it. The chicken wings (can't remember the flavor) are sooooo good! Loved them. The Cajun rice is good if you're into that flavor. The Mac n cheese was ok. Not much flavor, just noodles and cheese is all I really got. I am not into Yams (sweet potatoes) but theirs were okay. I think if you like yams you will enjoy these. The red velvet cake (not pictured) is very good! They put nuts on the icing, love that. Wasn't a fan of the peach cobbler. They have great potential, just needs a bit of adjusting in my opinion. read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Fried Chicken Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The service us horrible. The young lady who answers phone and the guy that cooks are rude! Customer service is the worst I have ever seen. He forgot mac n cheese on my plate and instead of saying come he said "He 35 and dont make mistakes" The yams come from a can. DO NOT GO THERE SERVICE SUCKS!! read more

I was finally able to check this place out. I've had my eye on them for some time now. I hadn't had breakfast but I was willing to skip what I usually have for breakfast and go for some fried shrimp. The place is nestled in a small shopping plaza and can be easily missed. It was early afternoon, a VERY HOT DAY. As soon as I walked in I was warmly greeted by a beautiful smile from an employee there named Julia. Julia was so kind and answered all of my questions. My main concern was knowing if there is any pork in the Cajun rice, collard greens, or string beans. No pork! Great! The place is definitely small. Two small tables inside that seat 2 people each and I found out that they took over another unit in the shopping plaza for more seating, a stage, and space in general. I really enjoyed my meal however there were a few things I didn't like. PROS: Cajun rice, fried shrimp, GEECHEE GRITS (my favorite side!!... WOW. They are BOMB DOT COM!) Another person in my party ordered the grilled shrimp so I was able to see how it was very clean, and it was butterflied. Their sauces were very good! I loved both that came with my food. Lemonade was nice.. but I that flavor tastes too familiar. I have a strong feeling I know what was used to make this lemonade. It tastes like the lemonade that my elementary school teachers used to drink from the cafeteria. I liked it, but I know it's not fresh squeezed lemons. ;-) lol Bread pudding tasted good but.... (read the rest in cons). CONS: (About the bread pudding)... It's refrigerated, so I didn't like that it was cold. It was very hard to cut into. Was too dense. But the flavor is right! They do not offer any other drinks besides their 2 juices and sweet tea, and their brand of bottled water. No sodas. My mac and cheese did not taste fresh. It also didn't look fresh. Looking at the photos of other customers, I can tell which was fresh and which isn't, and mine also had lots of burnt cheese on top. Their bottled water sells for $2. Nothing special about the water and the wrapper on it literally looks like it was printed and cut from a home printer. It wasn't cold, was just slightly cooler than room temp. The extra room that had more seating is way too dark. You can tell they are sill trying to fix it up... we felt like we were sitting in a storage room somewhere. The door had a big heavy curtain that you had to move out the way to get out and it was pretty dirty. There was no restroom in that unit. There was a door but no restroom sign, so not sure if that was it? So in general, I will definitely return however I know now what to order for next time. If you plan on eating there, and you are used to having soda with your food, you might want to grab some soda before you head there. If you're not sure which side to order, do yourself a favor and get the grits. I am glad that a place like this exists that appreciates and displays some of the great Black legends in music's history. I loved the vibe and the music playing. I hope that they expand and use the reviews to do some tweaking. I would love to see them open more locations. I will definitely support. For next time, I will definitely order as take out. read more

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Was in town for work and decided to go here. There wasn't any dine in options but the food was spectacular! 10/10 recommend for a quick bite to eat! read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Jivin Fried Shrimp Combo with Grits and Collards - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

LISTENNNNNNN..... The Mac & Cheese is EVERYTHING. It melts in your mouth. No lie. The Jivin Shrimps has a beautiful sauce covering it, tastes like syrup & hot sauce, LOVE. I wasn't too crazy about the collard greens, they were a bit salty, & I love collard greens. Oh, the CUSTOMER SERVICE is the best. She's amazing. I also ate some of the food before the pic. I ate every grain of Cajuan Rice. IG: _SaBeanUh read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

10/10 I love it here. KY is an amazing employee and made my whole experience in Miami as I'm from California. Unfortunately we came too late to try the gumbo but we'll be here early tomorrow morning. To try their gumbo and see Ky again read more

Shuckin' & Jivin' - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Miami, Florida

One of my favorite spots in south Florida The jivin shrimp is always a hit. Shrimp and grits. Or fried fish. It's all delicious. They are one of the FEW spots that genuinely has great mac and cheese. Many spots, especially black-owned spots, boast mac and cheese that isn't it. But shuckin always hits. Only downside is they can be very slow on service but because the food is so good it's worth the wait. Also their Pembroke Pines location has a huge connect 4 game so that's pretty cool. read more

I tried this new location for the first time. I must say, I was extremely pleased with the meal. The portion for the price was great. I ordered the catfish dinner with the mac and cheese and yams. Everything was so well seasoned. I also got a side of conch fritters. They were chocked full of conch not just breading. This is my new go to spot when I want some true soul food. Great job Shukin owners and cooks. read more