This has easily become my new favorite soul food spot. Not…read moreonly does the food look perfect, the flavor was there too. I wish I had taken pictures of the restaurant itself it was so cute and posh. Idk who opened this place but they were heaven sent. Lamb chops and salmon over mashed potatoes? Those yams did something to me! I actually kept requesting we go back the entire visit in Chicago instead of trying new restaurants lol I just wanted to try the rest of their menu. So delicious. Service was okay.

Oh my gosh BECKY!!…read more This place was SO GOOD! We had the catfish and grits!! WHEW! Best grits I've ever had! We also had the Soul Food Egg roll, lemme tell you, this was DELISH!! That yummy sweet potato rue was fire!! The service was initially sub par, it took a bit long to receive the orders and the egg rolls to me should have come out at the same time. The catfish, The Mac and cheese, the garlic mashed potatoes, just yummy!! I was impressed by this place for sure! I'm definitely coming back! The decor was super cute! We sat outside and the ambiance was nice outside too! Removed one star for the delayed service, it really just took too long. But once we got our food, I was a happy camper!!

I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

I was very excited to come to this restaurant. I made a reservation for a earlier time but was…read moreunaware that they offered happy hour. Front of the house staff was very nice and kind and I was seated right away. However once we ordered the wait time was so bad that my cousin had finished her appetizer and we waited an additional 30 minutes for my collard green dip which was very good by the way. Everything was served one at a time with long wait times in between. By the time I received my entree I was full. I took a few bites of the Chicken and Fish and everything else I took home. Literally as soon as happy hour was over everyone around us started receiving their food very fast. The food was ok a little salty (batter from the chicken, fish and tomatoes). In addition your staff Karen was not so kind and very forgetful of what we asked for. I know she seemed overwhelmed for the area that she had. Our sentiments were shared with the manager but that was it. The owner came by to check in but she just breezed by. I'm not sure that told her of our complaint but as fast as she went by asking was everything ok I dont feel like she would have been open to what we had to say. Overall it was ok, A few suggestions...and yes I would return because maybe today was an off day and everyone deserves a chance to get it right, During Happy Hour everyone should get the same level of service, and if a different menu is offered it should be offered to everyone upon arrival. Nothing is perfect and we understand that and gave grace by waiting and being patient. But these are some easy fixes and I look forward to seeing that on my next visit!

The food here is AMAZING!!!! Everything was delicious and made fresh to order. The food came out…read morehott!! We did the great tasting experience where you get 3 entrees, drinks, wine and dessert. It was definitely worth the money. But if you share the meal experience you have to also buy an entree (fyi). The waitress was nice and patient. Even though we had a reservation it took a while to be seated when there were open tables but there were only two waitress for the restaurant. The food takes a minute to come out after being ordered (45 mins) but it was piping hot and fresh. The ambiance was nice. They were playing old school Luther so it was vibe. Bc this food was so good , I'll give it a 5 but if you go be patient. It'll be worth the wait

I would say I enjoyed myself here. I got the truffle lobster mac. It was great, I really liked the…read moresauce and the odd noodles they used. I was very disappointed in the taste of the center piece lobster, though. My date got something else. I don't know how, but this place made Brussels sprouts taste good for a bit. Service was great. I like to be left alone for the most part, and they did just that. My waiter would pop in and out at the perfect moment. I would give the ambiance a 9/10. I loved the hints gold and the dark teal(?) wallpaper

Antionette S. Make a…read morereservation now!! The food was great! I rate it a 10/10 Once I was seated at the Bar I was greeted with a smile, and Shay the bartender was excellent! My drinks and food were just as I ordered them, I had the Jerk Lamb Chops, Mac & Cheese, and Sweet Potatoes. they were to die for and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend. I came all the way from STL to try this food. I'm so glad I came.

This was my first and last time dining at L Station, and unfortunately the experience was…read moredisappointing due to lack of communication around pricing and service details. As well as the restaurant had a noticeable dirty mop smell, which impacted the overall dining experience from the start. We were not informed that the chicken with catfish came with an additional upcharge until the bill arrived. That should have been clearly explained when ordering. We also spent a significant amount on mimosas and tried the recommended lemon drop martini tree, which ended up being overly sweet and not well-balanced in flavor. Overall, the service team did not take time to properly explain menu items, pricing changes, or recommendations, which led to confusion and an unexpected bill at the end of the meal. The cleanliness was lacking and unacceptable. The server did mentioned they were moving soon. The more transparent and attentive approach would greatly improve the customer experience.

A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday with a few family members and friends. Each person ordered…read morea different item on the menu. There were no complaints about anything. However, I must add the flight martinis were off the chain. I especially liked the passion fruit, very delicious and I am not a martini drinker. Chris was very instrumental in setting up for my large party, yes we had reservations. I only have a photo of my meal. All the other meals that were ordered were enjoyed. I must add the pork chops are huge. If you are looking for delicious soul comfort foods, I suggest you try Jordy's Soul Cafe. The only drawback to this day was parking. I guess the valet attendant decided not to come to work that day.

Customer Service 0 Waitress "what you want" after waiting 20…read moreminutes at the bar. No greeting and never asked if I wanted dessert, a drink other than water, etc. Never checked on me and I was right in their face at the bar. Gratuity is for 2 ppl or more. It was only me and still charged gratuity. Although I'm ok with that. But thats probably why they don't care to service guests. Catfish 4 ...was fresh and good. Greens 1 ...terrible. Had more meat than greens. Dressing 0...they use boxed stuffing. Dressing and stuffing are not the same. Gross Wait time... i had a reservation but because the bar was open, I sat at the bar to relieve a table for a busy Sunday. There was no wait for the bar. But about 30-40 min wait for food. Also overheard a person ask for a drink nonalcoholic. They accidentally put alcohol in it and said "it's just a splash" to one another and still served it to the person. They watched the person take a sip and laughed together. That was not funny at all. You never know what journey a person is on if they requested non alcoholic. They need to get it together. I was just visiting for the weekend and this behavior is unacceptable.

Pearl's Place is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for comforting Southern soul food. The…read moremac and cheese, yams, greens, and fried green tomatoes were all excellent and full of flavor. The only disappointment was the fried chicken. It wasn't bad, but it was just okay and didn't live up to the rest of the meal. If the chicken had been as good as the sides, this easily would have been a 5-star experience. The service was good overall. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but she never asked if we wanted anything to drink besides water or if we'd like dessert. Those small details would have made the experience even better. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the amazing sides, and hopefully the fried chicken is better next time.

Wow wow wow. My first time here and the full experience was great. We walked in and the host asked…read moreus what we wanted to eat. I asked for a menu and she asked again what do you want. I said fried chicken, mac n cheese and greens. She said ok we have that. My spouse said she wanted meat loaf, mac n cheese and string beans. While sitting I realized I wanted potato salad and bread pudding so I added it. I realized I enjoyed ordering not from what I saw on a menu but what I had a taste for and that was a great experience. Thank you Pearls. My food was amazing everything was seasoned well except my greens. Would I go back yes indeed. The bread pudding was the busy. Yummy for my tummy Sorry I finished all my food before writing this review believe me the seasoning and portion size was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G

Came across Soule to Soule because looking for a restaurant near the United Center. This is such a…read morequaint place...love the artwork and the decor. We decided to order a few appetizer and an entree to share amongst the three of us so we didn't have leftovers. -Fried green tomatoes: delicious, seasoned well, would ask for the sauce on the side to keep crispy -Salmon bites: same sauce as on the fried green tomatoes, if you like salmon definitely a good choice -Herk chicken wings: not spicy, receive 4 wings -Fried catfish entree: comes w/ 2 sides, we chose Mac and cheese, greens, and added sweet potatoes -The punch is pretty sweet -BYOB: $10 charge for bringing in own bottle Will define back!

BYOB -$10 ; Drinks super sweet Grits not creamy very Gritty…read more A little salty. Great ambiance. Loud music. Good service

Street parking. May have to wait as it doesn't appear to be a table time once you are finished with…read moreyour meal. I observed people leaving table groups and more people coming to the table to join the group. This experience was definitely better than my first time at their original location. My catfish and grits were delicious. Those grits were perfect as they were creamy and thicker. The catfish cooked perfectly and great size filets. The fried green tomatoes were a hit. Not overly breaded and a great flavor. The drinks were also good which had never changed. I believe it may have been a day where happy hour was the whole day so it appeared that the table drinks weren't being considered in a timely fashion compared to bar orders. I think I waited about an hour for my second drink. The waiter was kind, apologetic, and continued to check in along the way. He even showed us when he placed the order so we wouldn't think he was lying. The peach cobbler was also good but very sweet and peach heavy. I like peach cobbler but prefer the crust and just a little peach juice. There was a live DJ which played really good music. Definitely a vibe place with good options.

Dining at Soule Chicago is more than a meal--it's an experience. Beautiful ambiance, soulful…read moreflavors, and a space that invites you to slow down and enjoy every bite. Soule Chicago really got it right--great energy, amazing staff, and soul food that delivers every time.

Good $5 pizza that appears to be hand made, basic $8 mixed drinks all before 10pm daily which was…read morenice. Just wanted something to coat my stomach before the river walk and full dinner for the evening. Service was good (once we got it), but did have to wait a bit before reminding them we needed our order taken because we were sitting outside. I would come back without high expectations but knowing I can be at an event themed place (this time was World Cup-themed) with cheap food and drinks as a primer before the real thing.

They have themed drinks and thats cool. Indoor seating would've been way too loud and outdoor…read moreseating was so sunny without the umbrellas. The waitress did check back multiple times, so she was attentive.