The customer service, hospitality and cleanliness of establishment deserve 10 stars of its own. The owners were more than gracious. The food just added to the experience. I ordered the Keto blackened catfish with collard greens. AMAZING. Especially the greens. I asked for hot sauce but didn't need it, and that says alot. Definitely give them a visit, take a pic, and be added to the wall of family. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Blackened catfish and grits - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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It was a delightful experience.The food was delicious,I had the Chicken fried steak my husband had roasted chicken and gravy over cheese grits both fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and cozy light jazz playing . Mary the owner was so sweet helpful and kind What great service. Yes ,I highly recommend. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - I had the chicken fried steak EXCELLENT! - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Went there for brunch today and it was AMAZING. I had the Shrimp and grits with a catfish filet on the side and my friend had the biscuits and gravy. EVERYTHING was seasoned to PERFECTION , the staff was super friendly and accommodating. My only regret was that I didn't take any pics of my food. I will "next time," cuz there will MOST DEFINITELY be a NEXT TIME. read more

This this is going to be my new brunch place for my two brunch! PROS 1) Food is seasoned and DELICIOUS and beautiful presented. 2) Atmosphere is cozy, casual, cool and comfortable. 3) Price is appropriate for the quality and portion sizes. 4) The owner is the chef! She is such a delightful woman. She is so personable she'll come out to your table to make sure everything was OK. I just wanted to give her a big hug hug I can't wait to go back. 5) There is plenty of parking. 6) Best gravy and biscuits, eggs, catfish!!! CONS 1) None 2) None 3) None read more

I always get the same thing so let me be clear about that but the catfish dinner is amazing It comes with two sides Mac and greens Food tastes like someone's big mama with big arms wearing a moo moo made it My only gripe is the hours of operations They are only open on the weekends with limited hours read more

I had been craving chicken and waffles and found this restaurant via yelp (of course!) Its located in an unassuming parking lot where there are actually several food options. I went on a Sunday and they had a nice crowd, nice music and good energy. They have a cool self order system which was good for me as I was doing solo take out. My waffle was good, had a bit of spice to it like carrot cake. Chicken was also fine. I should have gotten some sides to bump up the experience but I'll try again another day and maybe eat in. read more

This is a hidden gem. The customer service from Reggie was pretty welcoming and makes you want to believe the food is good before you try. The 4 stars are for the customer service. I got the fish greens and Mac and it was okay. Gives home cooking vibes. Catfish was okay but the chicken thighs were perfect worth going back. The waffle is like a carrot cake or spice cake type waffle and different. If you're close and don't want to cook but want a home cooked meal to order. This is the place to try. read more

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We had the best brunch at Spice and Gravy! My husband and I were looking for a new restaurant to try and we stumbled upon this one! I got the biscuits and gravy and they were DIVINE. May I add, they have great portion sizes! My husband had their catfish and grits and in addition to enjoying his meal, he loved their homemade tartar sauce! The atmosphere was so warm and the staff made us feel so welcomed! We are already planning what we are going to order on our next visit! Haha! read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Biscuits and gravy, catfish and grits - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is a little secret Mom & Pop Restaurant in a strip mall. My sister and nieces had been before so we decided to go after church for brunch when I was in town. There were quite a few of us and I can't remember everything we ordered but I ordered Catfish, greens and Mac and cheese . Some ordered the same, French toast, Chicken (looked too dark and dry for me, but my bro in love polished it off) and Waffles and loaded Grits. Unfortunately, they missed my sister's "loaded" grits order and just brought grits. They then took them back, but unfortunately again forgot her. We had to remind them that she still didn't have her food and we were almost finished. The chef brought out her order and apologized and asked her if she wanted a side of greens for free, my sister accepted. Restaurant cute and quaint. Server and service kind and gracious. I would higher additional help as there was one up front and one in the back. They ran out of grits when I got to order. My mac n cheese was absolutely amazing. My fish was delicious, but although my greens were flavorful, they had too many stems for me. I also ordered a side of banana nut French toast and they were pretty good. read more

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I had the shrimp and grits which were seasoned perfectly. I also had a side order of collard greens and macaroni and cheese. Everything was seasoned great. The only downfall was the small piece of cornbread. I would've given 5 stars if the portion was just a little bigger and the taste of the cornbread was just ok. I would recommend them and I will go back here again. read more

Everything was Great. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was relaxing and super clean. The food was Sooooooo Delicious!!!Tge owners were super nice.. read more

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I'd seen reviews about this place so hubby and I popped into this spot on a Saturday afternoon. From what I'd read, it seemed like this place was an upscale eatery so we were somewhat surprised to see it located in a strip mall surrounded by a bunch of other eateries. The curb appeal left a lot to be desired but we did not want to judge a book by its cover so we decided to give it a try. We walked in around 1 PM on a Saturday and the place was empty. The place was clean with minimal decor and they had 2 TVs mounted showing football games (our visit was during TX-OU weekend). We walked up to the counter where we were greeted by Reggie. He was nice and told us how it worked. You place your order at the counter and then seat yourself. He also told us about the brunch they have on Sundays. I wanted to try the Shrimp and Grits but was told they were out of shrimp. I went with the FGG - Fish, Grits, and Greens while hubby ordered The OC - Orange Chicken and waffle. Our food came out pretty quickly but I was shocked to see our food served on paper plates. They were nice, elevated paper plates but paper plates nonetheless. We were also given plastic cutlery for our dine-in service. Definitely not what I was expecting for meals at this price point and at a dine-in restaurant. The presentation of the food was nice though. My food was just alright. I noticed there were no salt & pepper shakers on the tables and I could have used it. My grits were bland but I figured they expected the seasoning from the greens to flavor the grits. It didn't work for me. I later noticed that the website says their meals are "seasoned well with low sodium" so that could explain why there were no salt & pepper in sight. The sauce on my hubby's orange chicken had a nice flavor and he enjoyed his waffle. I guess the chef had gone out to buy more shrimp and Reggie brought us a sample of the shrimp & grits. We tried it and it had more of a chowder type of texture. I'm glad I chose the FGG over that because I would not have liked it. I wouldn't rush back to this place but I'm glad we gave it a try. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - FGG- Fish Grits and Greens - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Decided to try out this new black owned business in Arlington after church and it had such a nice ambiance. The decor was very warm, and inviting with soft music in the background. I got french toast and bacon. The french toast was really good and had a nice cinnamon flavor. It was more on the wet side but the taste was solid. The bacon was crispy too. Everyone was friendly and you could tell the staff is still learning but the owner was great about rectifying the orders.I look forward to going back and trying out other items on the menu. If you haven't give them a try! read more

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The food and service is absolutely amazing. The interior design is really nice. It brings the southern home feel. Love the warm colors and the feel. Ceiling, floors, pendant lights work really good together. I had the vegan plate and it was amazing and seasoned to perfection. Mushrooms, greens, and grits. I could have eaten ten of them. My children had the fish which they raved about. My wife had the chicken and cheese grits which she also loved the natural lemon pepper flavors. The mac& cheese was good it was done perfectly. They have fountain drinks and a delicious chocolate tea which you have to try and frozen margaritas. read more

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On a whim we tried Spice and Gravy today for lunch. There weren't too many reviews but why not try it out, right? I am very happy that we did as the food was great. I had the chicken and waffle and that was some of the best fried chicken I have had in a long time. It was very juicy, crispy as can be, and perfectly seasoned. That waffle, it was no second fiddle on this plate. The cinnamon was a nice touch and the texture of the waffle was perfect for being able to stand up to the chicken being piled on top of it. It almost had a buckwheat earthiness to the taste but it wasn't that. This was no run of the mill waffle though, I can assure you that much. We dined in and the food wasn't rushed to get out to us but also we didn't feel like we had been waiting for it for an unreasonable amount of time. Long story short, we will be back! read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Chicken and Waffles - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This restaurant was absolutely extraordinary! Spice and Gravy was the perfect place to eat for me and my family, especially during brunch! I had the chicken and waffles and they were the BEST chicken and waffles I've ever had! Roscoe's has some real competition here in Arlington! The chicken was perfectly cooked and tender while the waffles had an amazing flavor and super fluffy! Meanwhile, my mom had the shrimp and grits, which she said was a " mouthwatering, delicious" dish! The shrimp had such a unique and tasty flavor and the grits were 10/10, leaving you to want more! As far as the ambience and atmosphere of the restaurant, all the customers had such a joyful spirit and wanted to stay there for so long mostly because of how welcoming and friendly the owners were! It's like going to big Sunday brunch with your family and friends! Lastly, the owners really take into consideration the safety of restaurant health with the plastic cutlery, paper plates, and plastic silverware because it's so important for customers to know the owners are taking thought into our health and safety while eating at their restaurant! I cannot wait to go back to Spice and Gravy and get a bucket of shrimp and grits to go! Highly recommended! read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - a laptop on a desk - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Spent $33 Chicken was not done. No cheese in the Mac & cheese. Greens & mash potatoes we good.

Went here with a friend while I was in town for a business trip. I should've taken pics of the food but we were so excited to dig in that I forgot. Just know that the food was amazing! But let me start with the ambiance. Clean, upscale cafe decor with a nice vibe of jazz playing in the background. The service is great. They have a kiosk to order from but we didn't need to use it on this occasion. The owners took time to talk to us, explain menu items and checked on us several times as we dined. Ok and the food! We ordered the Mac and cheese egg rolls, fish tacos, the catfish, greens and grits, cornbread and peach bread pudding. It was all delivered freshly cooked and delicious. My friend doesn't even like bread pudding but loved this one. This place is going to be packed soon, I recommend going to experience it now! read more

Do yourself a favor and visit this hidden gem! It's a small restaurant located in Arlington near Matlock & Harris St. They are very nice people and the food is very good, seasoned well, and the portion sizes are just right! We will definitely be going back! read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - The outside. - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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If you are in the area this place is a must!! This was literally one of the best pieces of fish I have ever eaten. I am very picky about my greens because I make a mean batch myself. The greens here are legit!!! The keto tacos are so good. If your trying to watch the waste line give those a try. The owners are so great. They were so friendly and attentive. We have penciled this in to go to as a family once a month. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Catfish - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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This is a small operation, one person front of house, and a single chef. I'm keeping that in mind and applaud trying to make it happen on your own! This place is well hidden in a strip mall and has fairly limited hours. We went for Sunday brunch, and the interior is nice, the owners are really personable and welcoming. We over ordered just because we want to make a well-rounded decision. I ordered the gravy and biscuits and my husband the loaded grits, and we shared a French toast. The meals are served on flimsy paper plates, and though I totally get trying to speed things up for clean up, I wished they were a little more rigid. Small detail. The French toast, skip it. It was dry and forgettable. The biscuits and gravy.... as a gravy connoisseur, I give the thumbs up for a homemade gravy. It had great flavor and was absolutely loaded with sausage. The biscuits were not homemade and were probably microwaved from frozen. This took points from that dish, but again... small kitchen so I get it but still. Bummer. My husband liked the grits, but he had to eat the bacon first because it couldn't be mixed up. He also prefers them ultra cheesy because they don't have a lot of flavor, but he said the sausage and eggs helped. I felt like it came with enough cheese, but he said meh. We put most of what we ordered in a box and tried again, ordering Catfish, Greens, and Mac. The catfish was well seasoned and had a good cornmeal crust. The gouda mac was just ok, but we could taste the gouda. The greens were salty but flavorful. I wish more places would offer collard greens. They are so underrated. We would like to try their fried chicken. The food was good but not standout. I love that it's a small business and was quiet enough to have a conversation in there and if you're feeling southern food, this may be a good choice if you're in the area and within their open hours. read more

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This place is so underrated! Always empty when we visit. Owner is so attentive and talks to us every time! The food is top notch, real, soul food. We've been looking for a place like this in our area and Spice and Gravy did not let us down. Food is always super fresh and so tasty. The only reason why I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to really wishing they served food with real utensils. It can be difficult to eat these meals with plastic silverware. Other than that, no complaints! Will be back again and again. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Chicken Jumbo Wings and Fries (bottom) The OC- Orange Chicken and Waffle (top) Mac and Cheese (middle) Cornbread (split between both plates) - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The restaurant is a warm welcoming vibe. They provide great customer service. I ordered the Mac & Cheese which has smoked Gouda, it was delicious. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Mac & Cheese to-go - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Extremely cozy place when you walk in, the owner is very nice. Food is very tasty from the fish to the greens and the macaroni n cheese which very tasty, had a taste of the chicken and waffles my bf got and that was tasty too! 10/10 would come back again read more

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Who has the best biscuits and gravy? Spice and Gravy Southern eatery! My friend and I were looking for a brunch place we could get into a few Sundays ago & were wishing for local & family owned. So, we hopped pn Yelp & discovered this . This place is casual counter serve, understated and no frills for ambience. But, the food comes out fast. Everything seems to be from from scratch. The gravy just the right amount of spice and consistency. I 'm picky about my biscuits and gravy & dislike when the gravy starts coagulating from sitting around a bit. There was no wait & this was after church on a Sunday! This place is on Matlock where Arlington meets Mansfield. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - The best biscuits & gravy - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Spice & Gravy Southern Eatery--We found this quaint southern cuisine restaurant in Arlington. A husband & wife team--so very nice & delightful, provided excellent customer service, the food delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing & pleasant. This will now be a regular spot for us! Pay them a visit when in the mood for great Southern Cuisine--they are "Proudly Different". SpiceandGravy read more

As a part of my pre-birthday celebration, we decided to stay in Arlington. It is a really nice ambiance. The wait for food was a little lengthy but I understand that good help is hard to find. My friend ordered the Chicken and Waffles. Great taste, even better with warmed syrup. I ordered Shrimp and Grits w/ a side of bacon. The bacon was cooked just the way I like it. The grilled shrimp in the grits were okay. However, the gravy on the grits had a cajun flare but the grits were bland. Also, there were baby shrimp, onions, and corn kernels in the Grits. Not a fan of all of that. I didn't taste any cheese in the Grits. Maybe the lunch/dinner will be better. Oh by the way, you can't order anything other than the combinations on the menu. For example, I only wanted the fried boneless chicken to take home but I had to order chicken and waffles because their register wasn't set up to separate items. read more

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Aww stopped in today before the Ranger Game looking for a change up from our small town nothing fancy choices We were so happy with our choice We tried the Mack and cheese and brisket roll to start OMG the flavor in that brisket was excellent The dipping says was also spit on My husband got the roast with collard greens over grits It was so tasty seasoned to perfection I got the smothered patty OMG it is smothered in the most luscious gravy over a bed of rice it has just enough of a little kick of spice We will definitely travel 70 miles again to eat here The owner was so sweet and welcoming and the place is so clean and very homey read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Roast and collard greens - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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While trying to decide what to have for lunch and did a google search. Spice and Gravy popped up and had good reviews, so we decided to give it a try. The first thing that caught my eye was the great atmosphere. After debating over what to have off of the menu, I ordered the RGG (roast, greens, and grits. Also ordered was the chicken and waffle, and he said it was very good as well. The roast was tender and melt in your mouth delicious. The greens were flavorful, and grits were perfectly prepared and complimented the roast nicely. I will definitely return to gry some of the other delicious sounding foods from the menu. If they are all as good as the RGG, I will become a regular. read more

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This is a must check out spot! The food was good, and the chocolate tea was a must try. The peach bread pudding was also very good. read more

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So my boyfriend and I decided to try this lovely business' delicous food yesterday and we will be coming back. The ambience was very inviting and they were very friendly & helpful. It's hard to find good authentic soul food nowadays but they have exceeded our expectations. We tried the catfish, greens, & Mac and we will be back to try everything else on the menu. If you are thinking about eating here, do not hesitate you will not be disappointed! They also incorporated us on their photo wall which I thought was very cool! read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Catfish , Greens , & Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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My wife and I recently had the opportunity to eat at this restaurant for brunch, and let me preface my review with this... I don't know how to run a restaurant, but Ive spent lots of money in them and I know what isn't a good look and what is.. I know what is good food and what isnt... I'm passionate about my eating Pros- friendly staff, nice place. It was clean and new, which I love to see. It's small so it gives a homely vibe. The decor has some modern flair which I love personally. And the service was with a smile which these days is hard to come by surprisingly. Which is why this review is 2 stars and not 1 Which when it comes to dining, we sometimes sacrifice these things IF...the food is hittin'..which leads my to my cons Cons- the food... Disappointed would be an understatement. I had the chicken and waffles and my wife had the shrimp and grits. My chickens skin looked as if it had been fried in old grease that wasn't hot enough. It was dark brown, and not the type of flavor you would expect from a freshly fried piece of chicken. My waffle was stone cold... As far as chicken and waffles go, this was by far the worst I've had that I've actually paid money for. This is probably one of the most remedial dishes to make, IMO, and I was straight up shocked by the lack of care given to this. My wife's shrimp and grits... Well let's just say they are not traditional shrimp and grits. And that's ok if there's a slight twist but it has to make sense, but this didn't. The sauce on the dish was actually thick like a gravy and it shouldn't have been, and it had a strong chili flavor, not a Cajun flavor , which was very overpowering and didn't belong. The grits were not smooth and velvety, they were clumpy and dry. And the shrimp was overcooked. My wife and the lady who was eating at the table next to use both agreed, that's not the shrimp and grits they know and love, and left more than half of their portions. Now I can be nitpicky sometimes, but please don't serve food to your customers on high quality paper plates, with plastic cutlery, and serve mimosas in plastic party city flutes. As a matter of fact, I had to buy bottled waters in addition to my meal, which is outrageous!!! Water isn't even given to you with your meal!! Which leads me to believe there is an identity crisis here. If you want the brunch take out look, with the plastic cutlery, paper plates, bottled waters, then switch the menu up and simplify it and cook it well. If the goal is to be real RESTAURANT , ditch the soda machine in the dining room, get some real glasses and steel cutlery, and real plates and saucers for your in house diners. Then most importantly put maximum effort in the food. $60 for bad food is nothing to scoff at. And as I took a look around, I didn't see a lot of happy faces. Was this just an off day? Maybe... But Im thinking that I'll never go back to find out. read more

Catfish grits and greens were great. My fried had fries and they were good too. Nice new find. read more

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery - Catfish and Fries - Southern Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Every thing was great, my wife enjoyed it. Food. Service. Ambience was great . read more

Excellent everything!!!!!!!!! Will definitely return!!!! Great food, great service, and great location!!! Love this place!!!

Great food for good price, nice quantity and excellent quality! The dining area was clean and the staff were friendly.

Absolutely amazed. We walked in just before closing time and were welcomed with smiles and some of the best food around. Great looking family style restaurant in an unlikely location. Sorry I forgot to get photos. Definitely next time. We've been back several times now and zero complaints. This is definitely a must try. More to come. Seriously I will get photos next time read more

This is a great restaurant and the service and food is amazing. This is my new go to spot. You have to try it and a promise that you won't be disappointed. read more

We went to Spice for their Sunday brunch. The food was really really good! The restaurant is small but very nicely decorated. They have very minimal staff, but the ones that were there were very polite and helpful. We had the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, biscuits w/gravy and catfish. Chicken and waffles- the chicken was amazing Shrimp and grits- the shrimp were small but grits and sauce were good Catfish- excellent! Greens--AMAZING Mac and Cheese- wonderful Mimosa- not worth $9 Glad to have a southern spot close to home and we will be back for sure! read more

My wife found this place and when I tell you.....this place is an Experience!!! The owners are SOOOOOO Awesome!!! Which translates to how Amazing the FOOD is and the ambiance is. The food at every table looked like the food on the pictures. Delicious!!! We could not make up our minds on what we wanted to eat. Finally ordered the smothered patty with rice and greens. OMG, this was something that I just had to write a review about! And when the owner asked if I had tried the greens with the smothered rice and patty together! That was the BEST combination, smothered rice and greens is on my list of "go to"!!!!!! This food was SOOOOOO Delicious! Can't wait to go back, hopefully tomorrow! :-) read more