My family traveled from South Florida, and this spot had great reviews. I lived in Ohio for about 2…read moreyears, so I had honestly lost hope of finding good soul food once you get past Georgia. But this establishment exceeded my expectations by a mile! The food was well-seasoned, full of flavor, and the portions were phenomenal. We arrived about an hour before closing and were still served fresh, cooked-to-order food that tasted amazing. This is easily one of the best soul food restaurants I've been to in the country. I highly recommend it! The service was welcoming, and the music created a great atmosphere as well.

Where am I, anyway? Googling the neighborhood of X-Marks the Spot - Chestnut Hill & West End…read more Sandwiched between row homes, on this quiet, tree lined street, is a little slice of soul heaven. Only a few tables, and one sheet of food pictured paper menu, sits on the counter, where you order and pay. I had some minor gripes, but they're livable (in my book). First of all, I felt the music was a wee bit too loud. I know though, had I expressed this, the volume would have been lowered and no questions or weird looks, asked. Let's get down to the chow, yes lawd - fried fish, collards & mac n' cheese. Portion sizes, ample - enough for breakfast the next morning. Thin, crisp, spiced right coating on that perfectly cooked fish. X's rendition of mac n' cheese, the addition of chili's and the gooey factor, there.. so there. Don't even get me started on their greens. Hope no one sees this, but.. I drank the greens broth; that's how good it was. Cooked tender, a slight tang, a bit of heat and a faint touch of sweet. I was almost tempted to order another go round of collards, but my acid reflux started kicking in. One other gripe, which I feel should be mentioned was the hubby's spicy fried fish sandwich, where the heat came from a pouring of hot sauce onto the fish, suggest to kick it up a notch through the spice, instead. I'll be back, though - get me more of those collards and a box of antacids. Hey, you only live once.

This place located off the main strip. Although they were not open for dine in, we decided to…read moreorder takeout. The menu was fairly simple a bit pricey for the serving sizes but don't let that discourage you . definitely worth the wait which was about 25 minutes. The owners were very friendly . They serve up some really good fried chicken wings, carfish and shrimp and OMG the oxtails were delicious and full of flavor . The sides are equally delicious. They also have something for that sweet tooth . So if you are visiting the area stop in and give them a try .

They have many options, and their food is very delicious. I love that this is a family-owned…read morebusiness. Their service is amazing, very kind, and relatable. Snow crab tastes fresh and sweet, as if I got it from the coast of Colombia. This shop is great and shows the diligent, tireless work the black community puts into their food. This restaurant highlights the black community in many ways, and I recommend it to all who enjoy cookouts and soul food.

Everyone knows Decades is an incredible place…read more They opened up their ice cream bar and patio! Such an awesome vibe with cornhole, plenty of seating, and even a walk up counter! The ice cream "bartenders" if thats what you call them are very nice and are working fast! Our ice cream was out in minutes! We decided to try their new flavor "Chillin with my peeps" a peep and cadbury creme eggs infused ice cream. Very tasty! Chocolate peanut butter ripple was also fantastic! They use Kreider ice cream, love local supporting local.

This place really needs two reviews:…read more 1. The food and service - 2 stars. Our waiter was inattentive and just wanted us out of there. The fried chicken sandwich bun was soggy (because they but the wet stuff on the bottom), the fries were undercooked and under seasoned and nothing was hot or even warm. 2. The games were awesome! 5 stars. Tokens are cheap, and most games only need 1 token. The building is large enough to accommodate a lot of games without it feeling crowded. I also appreciate that it's 21 and over after 8:30. The outdoor area is also nice. Great for cooling off and people watching!

Got the fried chicken, cooked to order. Really hot, great chicken and crinkle fries. These guys are…read morethe real deal. Takes about 15-20 minutes but totally worth the wait.

If you're in the Reading area and you have a taste for Soul Food find your way to Beckett's. For…read moreabout $15 a person you will get two pieces of chicken, two sides and corn bread. Which is exactly what I ordered. For my sides I selected yams and Mac and cheese. Collards are also an option for a side. Additionally, you do have options for fish or pork chops too. If you don't want a combo you can also order menu items a la crate. I would suggest ordering ahead to kill the wait time. Depending on how busy they are you may be waiting about 25 mins for your food if you just walk in to order. There are about two tables in there with a few chairs to dine in. But this is more of a takeout place in my opinion. Depending on your eating habits one platter can very well be two servings. Enjoy!

We were in earlier this week for a repass. Although it was not the best occasion for the family,…read moreyour team was very kind and accommodating. Our table had fried catfish, fried whiting, mac and cheese, collard greens and candied yams and the lamb cheesesteak. Everything was prepared to order with huge portions. I really like the fact there was a private room that is available for small gatherings. I will be coming back.

Great food every time . We've ordered via the online app, as well as in person. The food never…read moredisappoints.

Food is always good. Service is good too. II normally grab and take it back to work.. but 10/10 …read more I haven't had a bad meal here and I frequent them often.

1st impression no welcome greeting, literally no acknowledgment when customers enter the…read morerestaurant. At 1st glance at the food, it looked appetizing except the mac & cheese. It was dry! We weren't able to sit in to eat because they told me they were closing in 20 mins. I was no aware of the hours of operation. So, my sister & I eat in the car. I tasted the collard greens & cabbage, they were too salty. The fried fish was over cooked & salty as well. I will not recommend this restaurant. I will not be returning.

Great food, great vibes, and great service. Definitely a must to check out. Will definitely be back!read more

Why Aren't You Here Yet! Stopped in for dessert-no bake…read morecheesecake with a crispy/ crunchy funnel cake crust and whipped cream foam. Our server Olivia was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We didn't leave with out taking home the smoked wings and Nashville Chicken Tenders of course. Coming back to enjoy the roomy patio deck with a cooler full of our favorite brews and cold wine , hoping to see all of you there!

Terrific food, excellent service, fun atmosphere! Always a great dining experience! Go hungry!!read more

Gracie's never disappoints! We were greeted as we arrived by a sweet host named Paige and we were…read moretaken care of by Allison. Love the specials and menu updates, I'm always getting a new favorite! It's hard for me to try the drinks the offer because the Gracie's signature latte is sooooo good. I just want to say thank you to all at Gracie's for making me feel special and so well taken care of every time I go.

I love coming to this restaurant. But this time traveling to Lancaster, I was sad to find out that…read morethey relocated to another spot not too far away from the old location. LOCATION: This new location sits on the second floor of a building. Steps are pretty narrow, so I can't imagine the elderly being able to climb a flight and a half of steps to enjoy such delicacies. So the new location is absolutely beautiful and more fancy than their old location. I love the ambiance. I went there on a Saturday at approximately 4:00 p.m. and there was Zero clientele. It seems like this place may have lost a lot of customers due to the location being on the second floor, but I could be wrong. I'll be honest, very clean, well lit with many slits of skyline above. I love the decor it still reminds me of Old San Juan, along with the Spanish music playing in the background. FOOD: amazing as always, even though I was struggling because they removed one of my favorite dishes from the menu, which was ropa Vieja. You get a lot of food on your plate, and all of the dishes are very flavorful and cook to order. CUSTOMER SERVICE: I love how attentive the staff were even though we were the only ones in the place. The waitress is very knowledgeable about the dishes and extremely accommodating. I wanted something simple to drink like a lemonade, and they made me some from scratch, so I was so thankful. I would definitely recommend coming to this place if you're looking for authentic San Juan dishes

Cute little place! Amazing rum bar and the best pinacolada around! The food was authentic and very…read moregood! Definitely worth a try!!!

The ambiance of this restaurant was very homey. They had music going both inside and outside. The…read moreoutside seating had plants and veggies growing. The servers were extremely knowledgeable and able to provide plenty of recommendations. This is definitely a spot you want to check out for a nice southern cooked meal.

Atmosphere is nice. I ordered shrimp with greens and mac n…read morecheese. The good was the shrimp. Fried just right and seasoned. The greens were good but lukewarm. And the mac and cheese needed salt and more cheese. I chalk it up to a below avg night. I will give it another try.