I went to a Christmas dinner here with my non profit and were excited for the opportunity to try the new location out. We were seated right away on a Wednesday night at 630. Our server was great, she made sure I was comfortable while waiting for the whole party to arrive and explained what was on the menu. I started with a sweet tea, and we ordered cornbread as an appetizer. It was the perfect little starter before our meal came. For my entree, I chose blackened catfish, collard greens and Mac n cheese. Everything was really delicious. Collards were perfect, Mac was a smidge salty at the bottom, but overall it was great, and blackened fish was perfectly cooked. I do recommend this place, but have to warn that they are pricey. The good news is the food was good so that helped us get past the cost. I would absolutely go back again and I recommend it for some good southern food. read more

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I didn't realize Southern Kitchen was at Stonypoint Fashion Mall in the spot where Brio's used to be, I treated my (Pescatarian) daughter for her 30th birthday. My daughter had the blackened salmon in which she thoroughly enjoyed it was cooked to perfection, she had white rice and yams as her sides. My daughter also had the drink Kitchen Sink which she had no problem gulping down. I had the fall off the bone turkey wings with gravy and onions, so DELICIOUS!!! I had the collard greens and string beans, which were way too salty, the taste of the greens were a little disappointing and I was surprised the string beans were not fresh but canned beans instead. I will say I got the southern roll as an appetizer, absolute PERFECTION I could have eaten two. This restaurant would be a hit if they would ease up on the salt. read more

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We were in Richmond for the night and decided to look for a black/brown establishment to eat dinner. The valet at the Omni, Kanisha, suggested Southern Kitchen. We made reservations as suggested on the website. I loved the location in the historic Jackson Ward!! We came in to a great jazzy playlist that set the vibe. We were seated and our server was very attentive. This was our first time so he was patient and made some great recommendations. The buttered cornbread muffins were delicious. We ordered the "egg rolls" but they did not come before our food was served. When we inquired, he thought we were just ordering. It was clear he did not hear us over the music. Let me pause to say the playlist was great, just a little loud for a place that the servers need to hear to take orders. We had to raise our voice a little louder than usual to have a conversation. We decided not to talk and just enjoy the food. We ordered the moscato, sweet tea, and the strawberry lemonade. See the pics. Yes, that was a fresh cut strawberry in the glass! YUMMI The food: The blacked catfish was on point and seasoned well. The fried cabbage was good until you got to the bottom where it was a little too salty. The yams..... WERE PERFECT!! If you are going to candy yams, it should be ooey gooey!! This was EXACTLY as they should be. (I need you to show another restaurant what that means!) The fresh cut fries were spot on and hot! (Hot like heat not spice) The collards would be perfect but someone decided to cook the leaves whole. They were seasoned right otherwise. The Mac n cheese was good. The fried whiting and shrimp were great!! The scald on them were simply southern and perfect!! They had zero desserts the day we went per the server. Great place to eat, parking is ample (street or lot). Not far off of I95 for those traveling through the area. Keep up the great work!! read more

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Came Sunday for an early dinner. It's a nice open restaurant and probably anywhere you choose to sit you won't feel like anyone is too close. The service was prompt and friendly, offering suggestions when asked about the menu. Food included fried pork chops, chicken fried steak and cornbread. He really liked their style of cornbread, I didn't. The pork was very good, but it might have been just a touch overcooked. He was disappointed that the toast was a bit stale. The candied yams live up to their name, no mistake.. if you know what I mean, and the collard greens were great. Their house margarita was excellent, wouldn't hesitate to order that again. Overall worth another visit. read more

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Third time was not the charm today. Made reservations for 5pm Sunday to celebrate my fiancés birthday. We arrive and are promptly seated. Restaurant was packed but servers were moving. The only issue is they were moving to every table but ours. We sat for 15 minutes without one single person acknowledging our presence - no hi, I'll be right with you, no water, nothing. We got up to leave and the hostess wishes us a good evening to which we reply, no one ever came over to help us. She promptly cancelled our reservation as we were waking to the car (thanks open table for notifying me) but didn't apologize for the lack of customer service today. I understand they were busy (there was a lot of commotion back in the kitchen - one raised voice in particular) but it doesn't excuse their actions tonight. Our other times at Southern Kitchen were great but I can't say we'll be back for a fourth time. read more

Note: prior reservations were made ! First time at restaurant this evening with my family . The ambiance was great and our server was nice . However , upon seating our server advise the following : we are out of turkey wings , crab cake dinner , sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, out of soup etc. I'm sure I'm missing a few more items the server stated that they were out of nevertheless, the disappointment on how many food items they were out of left a distastefulness in my book . At this point , I am not sure if I will try to even dine at this restaurant again. And if so, I will be sure to call to see if they have any food . read more

I always enjoy the service here. It is so clean. They welcome you with a smile and I've had 4 different people do my nails and each time, it's been an amazing experience. read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I did not receive the wow factor that I expected, but I will return again to try a different dish and support an independent black-owned business. The catfish and yams tasted okay, but the food was overall too salty. The black eyed peas, pork chops, catfish, and mac-n-cheese were salty. I was disappointed, especially considering the noise coming from the kitchen. There was unprofessional loud talking, laughing, and joking coming from the kitchen. I almost cancelled my order due to the ill vibe. read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Southern kitchen is a RVA staple restaurant. You can't come to Richmond, without having Southern Kitchen. Period point blank. Delicious as ever. And this new location, well, it's the bee's knees. NOW a five star environment,, GO SOUTHERN KITCHEN! GO MS. SHANE!! We love you!! People who are scrolling!! GO NOW‼ ENJOY‼ Nuff said. read more

The atmosphere is good, the customer service is good, you don't get treated like you're a bla*k person that's not about to tip. The food on the other hand is regular,, it's the type of food that you can normally make at home, there's no wow factor about the food at all that will make me suggest the restaurant to anyone so the price listed on the menu is not matching up with the taste. It seems more like you're paying for the atmosphere in the decorations, because the food is definitely not worth the price that you have to pay. The star dish on the plate that I ordered was the mashed potatoes and the cornbread. read more

Terrible response trying to reserve for a large party. System not user friendly...telephone effort even worse.

The ambiance was amazing. The food was good but over priced. The wait service needs more training. For the type of restaurant, the method of service needs to change. Everyone in the party (of five) should receive food at one time. Three people had to wait a long time to get their appetizers. Two of us received our entries and others had to wait. My drink order was incorrect. A gratituity was automatically charged and the ticket was given without a pen to sign and not in the folder. I have been to this restaurant several times when it was located at different locations. The service was the same each time. I will not return. read more

Had a team dinner here and was just blown away away by everything I put in my mouth. For starters we ordered the egg rolls, salmon bits, catfish bites and everything was fresh hot and delicious. The placed was also packed so I was pleased to have my food come out in a decent amount of time. Not one complaints from anyone at the table, we were too busy chowing down. I ordered the turkey wings with the gravy on the side and just wish I was at home to really eat that up. It was oh soo good. I also sampled the fried chicken and a piece of waffle and it was also very good. Let hope this services says this way. Looking forward to dinning there again read more

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This was my first time at Southern Kitchen on a Sunday and the wait was about 2 hours long. Luckily, we saw an availability at the bar after about 20 mins of waiting. The waitress was eating finger foods while serving and didn't bother to wash her hands while making our drinks and bringing our bread we were instantly concerned. We asked for new bread and got new bread .. I hope lol. I ordered the Shane's strawberry lemonade and it was pretty good. I ordered Buffalo shrimp as an appetizer and let me tell you how FLAVORFUL they were. The best thing I had that day !!!! For my meal, I ordered the Turkey wings that was smothered in turkey gravy with greens and macaroni. I also got a side of rice and gravy. My turkey was sooooo tough and completely inedible. My sides were pretty good except the rice was half hard half soft. I told my waitress about my wings and she gave me a new batch, but they weren't the best either. My friend ordered the catfish and she said it was good. I would definitely try this place again and order something else. read more

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TL;DR: Southern Kitchen has two new Super Fans. This is a well-run restaurant that demonstrates care in every domain - the interior, the service, and the quality and preparation of the food. The Details: Location: Conveniently off Chippenham Parkway in the Stony Point shopping mall. Plenty of free parking. Atmosphere: Lovely, clean, and approachable for all types of patrons - families, couples, friends. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Best of all, the acoustics were good, meaning you can actually have a conversation with your meal mate. The water carafe was a nice touch. Service: Impeccable. The hostess was genuinely friendly. Our server, Sookie, made us feel very well-attended to - we had everything we needed before we even realized we needed it. The bus boy was observant and quick to remove old plates. Everyone we encountered proved to be proactive, conscientious employees. If I owned a restaurant, I'd be trying to poach all of them (and I don't mean that in the culinary way!). Food We Ordered: Appetizer 1: Cornbread - while these were delicious, they were not traditional cornbread. They reminded us of vanilla cupcakes w/melted butter over the top. Would order these again, but at the end of the meal as our dessert. Appetizer 2: Fried Okra - fantastic. This was our first time having fried okra and we were nervous, having heard how difficult it is to prepare it correctly so it's not slimy. It was crispy and the breading was nicely seasoned. Entrée 1: "Big Momma's Fried Chicken" (with white meat and BBQ sauce) - exceptional. My husband is not one to ever eat meat off the bone, yet he sat across from me trying to eat the last bit of chicken from the carcass when he could not remove it with his fork. The BBQ sauce had a slight Asian tang to it - wonderful. Entrée 2: "Smothered Pork Chops" (as fried, not grilled) - the pork chops were impressively juicy and the breading stayed crispy under the generous helping of brown gravy. Bonus: The onions were not overly caramelized but maintained their onion-y-ness, which played well with the gravy. Side: Black-Eyed Peas w/ Stewed Tomatoes - flavorful and the textures were spot on. Side: Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy - the chef must have made a deal with the devil to create these incredibly light and fluffy potatoes. The technique was masterful. We may get all of our sides as mashed potatoes next time. And maybe even our appetizers. Side: Cheesy Grits - perfectly cooked. I'd actually order them without cheese next time, but that's just personal preference. Side: Black-Eyed Peas (plain) - good texture and just the right amount of salt. Dessert: Apple Cobbler - we took this to go and are still too full to eat it, but anticipate that it'll be as good as everything else was! read more

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Good: The bun was beautifully buttered and toasted Bad: Crab cakes were basic and probably frozen... Ugly: Market price was absurd! read more

Ok!!! Applause !! This place totally hit the mark! EVERYTHING was PERFECT!! Seasoning perfect! Portions PERFECT! Service BEYOND PEEFECT!! Drove to the mall to shop and followed the good smell straight to the door! This a must try if you're in the Stony Point area read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Phenomenal experience and cuisine. First time dining and it will not be our last. Being a SC native, I felt the food lived up to the hype. The southern egg rolls were 5 stars! We had a large variety of entrees and were able to share a bite with members of my party. The portion size was excellent for the price. A very nice ambiance and not very noisy. Tommy, our server, gave great menu suggestions and was very attentive to our needs. He also had a great personality. The manager and hostess were very friendly and made you feel welcomed. Great hospitality and food! Highly recommend. read more

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Well, I can't tell you about the food because I couldn't eat here. I wanted to eat in a booth as a single woman . There were 2 booths open and I asked if they were reserved , the hostess said no but, you need at least 2 people to be able to sit in a booth. I could understand if the booths were reserved but they were not and it was around 3 in the afternoon on a Saturday and was not busy . Make this make sense . .. this is poor customer service at its finest and as a business woman I chose to take my money elsewhere. read more

I visited this establishment for the first time today. I drove 2 hours to check it out. From the moment I stepped inside I felt welcomed. The hostess was friendly and showed me to my table within seconds. The music and vibe of the establishment is top tier. My waiter was quick with taking my order and getting my appetizer out quickly. The food was good and came out hot and fresh. I would return again to try something else. There is only street parking in this neighborhood though and so that did suck a bit trying to find a spot but it worked out. read more

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Wow!!! The food was amazing! When I saw "reservation only" on the website, I knew then it was going to be amazing and it didn't disappoint! The portions are large so plan accordingly! The meal starts with 2 "jiffy-ish" cornbread muffins and melted honey butter. They absolutely melt in your mouth. We also got the fried okra and I'm normally not a fan but this was fried perfectly and not slimy inside! For the entree, my son got the chicken & waffles. The waffle is plate size and the chicken strips are as long as your arm! Ha! Deep fried to perfection! I got the Fried chicken, I mean why wouldn't I .., they are known for it. The breast & wing were so crispy that you could hear yourself crunch it! And inside juicy and tender. I got the mac & cheese and collard greens. The Mac & Cheese had me asking for more, however the collard greens could have been cooked a bit longer but great flavor! As a reminder, make a reservation & yes it's worth it! read more

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Love this place as well! Love that it's Black Owned the whiting is my favorite along with the Mac and collards! The strawberry cake was so moist when they have it. I drive an hour to go here atleast once or twice out the month! If u like Croaker Spot you'll love this! read more

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From the moment we walked into the restaurant we knew it was going to be a great experience. The staff was friendly & welcoming and the food was even better. Hubs enjoyed pork chops, while I enjoyed shrimp & grits. It was a quite a treat. read more

Southern Kitchen - Shrimp && Grits and cornbread muffins - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We were seated at 11:00 am when they opened. I went to the ladies' room. It was neat and clean. The restaurant was neat and pristine clean. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and responsive. We lingered a little and we didn't feel rushed. The food was excellent. I had the fried shrimp for the appetizer, fried catfish greens and mac n cheese. Someone ordered corn bread, it was okay. Overall, I rate 5 stars for Black History month. It's a black owned business. The dining room is huge. It's good for a group. I dined with 5 other ladies. Everyone raved about the food and the service. read more

First of all. When it comes to my people ? We gone show out !!!! And southern kitchen did just that !!!! The atmosphere was amazing I felt right at home. It was my 20th birthday and this was my first time. I order smothered pork chops with gravy and onions. with Mac & cheese, corn bread and collard greens and a strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious and it was even better the next day as left overs. The music was giving jazz but me and my sister were playing guess the song and had a ball lol. 12/10 recommend especially for birthday or family gatherings. I also met a lovely woman who has the same birthday as me. And the ladies restroom was my absolute favorite because I love Marilyn Monroe and they had her pictures all over the wall. So cute !!! read more

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Had lunch today at Southern Kitchen with friends. We were greeted by a very pretty, friendly hostess and seated immediately since I had made reservations. The decor is quite beautiful.Our server, Alexis, was excellent, and so was our delicious lunch!! Absolutely yummy! Hot and flavorful! Lynne, the manager, came around to make sure all was well. Lovely lady and very on top of things! Great restaurant and we will definitely go back!! read more

I was excited to try Southern Kitchen while on a day trip to Richmond. I think they're reservation only , and I was easily able to make a reservation about a week before. We arrived just after opening, so it was quiet, but the space was clean, inviting, and there was a great Playlist going. We had the cornbread, which comes complimentary and was delicious, as well ae shrimp and grits, catfish nuggets , and the southern egg roll. My favorite bites were the cornbread and the southern roll. Unfortunately, the shrimp and grits were disappointing. There was waaaay too much cheese on top of the grits and it wasn't properly mixed in. I ended up pushing globs of cheese to the side as I ate the meal. If I go back I'd definitely try the friend chicken and a few sides because the little sample I got from the egg roll was delicious. Service was 10/10! read more

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The food was really good and so was the service. I got the smothered pork chops (fried) with greens and candied yams. I had to deduct a star because the cell service is terrible (they have wifi but not for customers) and I wasn't advised that ordering extra gravy would be an up charge. read more

Southern Kitchen - Smothered pork chops, Collards, Candied Yams, Catfish, Fried Cabbage, Mac N Cheese, & Black Eye Peas - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It was a nice experience ,food was good! but honey... drink your wine before you get there...... 2-3oz for 10-15$ Highway robbery!!!!

We had a 5:15 reservation and was seated at 5:48. The female manager or owner did apologize and gave us a free appetizer for the inconvenience. The male manager was in the kitchen plating food with no gloves and then I saw him pull out his phone and went, back to touching food. HONEY...those complimentary muffins are EVERYTHING!!!! The food was good. The music is too loud for a restaurant establishment...we could barely have a conversation but it's a beautiful place. read more

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Southern Kitchen was DELICIOUS! The name describes this place very well. We visited the old location downtown and I will say I did not like the parking situation or location at all. They have since relocated and I look forward to visiting the new location. Upon entering this place was beautiful and nicely decorated. Unfortunately the seats where we were seated were dirty (we arrived at opening). The menu nor the food was a disappointment! That food was so good, I was dancing in my seat. It reminded me of our family get togethers when everyone brings their best dish, or dinner at grandmas! The portion size was great along with the taste, so the price was justified. And they get bonus points for those amazing cornbread starters! Recommend read more

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very friendly staff great food very reasonable hard to find this cooking in Virginia anywhere else I love the decor

Food was good... start of service was slow... apologies were given and we enjoyed a good HOT meal. I will say the slow start (server appearing then the wait fornour drink), just keeping putting you in a certain mind set... in the end our server was pleasant and the hostess was gracious... Loved the vibe and esthetic of the restaurant. I would come back on GP for the food... you could tell that our food was cooked for us, as it still came out steaming!!! Love that feleling when I go out to eat... Till next time! Cheers read more

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MUST GO HERE! Ok so this place is booked and busy! I loved it here. My friend and I met here for restaurant week and I'm glad we did. The food was awesome... the catfish bites - A1, the fried okra - A1, the pork chops - A1... just everything. Oh and the drinks were strong & tasty. Our waitress was Jameka and man she was a doll! First of all her voice reminded me of Michel'le (look her up), we pretty much kept making her talk just to hear it lol. She provided the best service! We literally wanted for nothing because she was on top of it! read more

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Great food, great service, decent prices and that mac an cheese was on point! Definitely will go back up to Richmond just to go there

My sister was at her chemo treatment and really wanted meatloaf from Southern Kitchen, so I ordered it for her to give her some comfort during a difficult day. Unfortunately, the meatloaf that arrived was burnt and dry, she couldn't even eat it. It was really upsetting, epically because she was looking forward to that meal so much. I hope the restaurant takes more care with their food in the future, epically when people are counting on it for comfort and nourishment. read more

Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food is always bomb! The staff is very friendly! The music is very soft & relaxing! The vibe is family and or date night! A reservation is a must! read more

Southern Kitchen - Fried shrimp, cabbage & mac and cheese. - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Everything hit the spot and the service couldn't have been better. They give you complimentary corn bread. My only small complaint was the Texas toast was stale and inedible - I couldn't cut through it with a knife. They are reservation-only, which can be made on Open Table. read more

Southern Kitchen - Corn Bread - Southern Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ambiance was good. Food was not the greatest. White meat fried chicken was not cooked completely. Several of us had to send back because the breast was raw inside. Yuk read more

I ordered whiting because I do not like the sometimes earthy, muddy toast of catfish. I was wrong. My guests catfish was perfect. My whiting though perfectly prepared tasted muddy. I am allergic to soy and was to,d they did not fry in soybean oil. Something had soy because I was sick as we left restaurant. My main problem was the service. Plate as served with small slice of lemon and no cocktail and no tartar sauce. Our waitress was seldom seen. It took a long time to get tartar sauce and did not even bother to request lemon wedge. I ordered a drink which never arrived. When she finally appeared, she said I did not order drink. I ordered again but it appeared just before food arrived. The bill was a shock. My guest off menu drink special which no one liked cost $25. read more