I found Helen's Hot Chicken & Seafood on TikTok and decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did!…read more This is a family-owned business, and everything is cooked to order, so expect a little wait--but it's worth it for fresh food. We ordered the catfish, whiting, chicken, and a kids' chicken tender meal. For sides, we tried the okra, potato salad, and fries. The standout for me was the catfish with the mild seasoning. The flavor was excellent and perfectly balanced. I couldn't taste the seasoning quite as much on the chicken, but it was still good. We also tried the Hot Honey sauce, which added a nice sweet-and-spicy kick. The sides were decent, the portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable. I also noticed they offer daily specials, which is a nice bonus. Overall, a solid spot for fresh seafood and chicken, friendly family-business vibes, and good value.

I noticed this place about 6 months ago and this is the first time I have stopped in…read more I asked "what's good?" and every else waiting for their food said, "everything"! That's a good sign to say the least. I ordered a chicken tender combo meal to try this place out since everything's good ! I got it hot with fries and a drink. The chicken was great with the homemade ranch dressing. It had just enough heat and yet still great flavor. I took my last chicken finer to my son and it was at the peak of his heat tolerance but he still really enjoyed it. Next time I want to try the seafood. Only downside is the deep fryer smell that lingered in my clothes after being in the restaurant. I think next time I will call ahead and limit my time on the restaurant. With that said, everyone was very friendly from the staff to the customers. Helen's know how to fry up some goodness. O

Food was excellent my only complaint I wish the cole slaw was cold not room temp but great first…read moretime experience will return

Awesome food and service! I had the Dino rib and she had the burnt ends. We both left fat and happy!read more

Basic breakfast at a reasonable price. My dad loves to come here for breakfast. I enjoy being him…read morefor a slow start to the morning. We normally get a breakfast special. The portions are good and the food tastes good. I'm not not a fan of the home fries because they normally come out room temp and don't have much flavor. Another con is they charge for ice and for water. Other than that I appreciate the speedy service and basic menu. They even have a drive thru. York crossing 2301 Westinghouse Blvd Ste 8 Charlotte, NC 28273 (Review 49 in and 892 overall)

I was at a store in the same strip as this restaurant and decided to give them a try. I was greeted…read morein a professional and welcoming manner, so that was a plus. The restaurant had tables, should you desire to stay there and eat. It was clean for the most part, from what I could tell, having left my glasses in the car. I asked a couple of questions and then placed my order. It didn't take long for my food to come out. The food smelled absolutely amazing. I got the food home and started tasting everything I purchased in the pictures below. Personally, I did not care for the vast majority of the meals. The fish & chicken were so hard and dry that they were like the Sahara Desert. It was flavorless, as were the vegetables. They tasted like they were fresh out of the can. I won't be going back there again, but if I did, it would only be for the mac & cheese, potato salad, and the roll. Not that they were delicious, but they were far better than the rest of the food on the platter. It's a NO for me.

I came to try this place out since I heard they had good fried chicken. This place is an absolute…read moredive. But I don't mind if the food is good. You order at the counter and either take it with you, or eat in their nautical-themed dark dining room that looks like it hasn't been touched since 1981. I had my dog in the car, so I got my order to go. The chicken really is good. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The fries are excellent. The coleslaw was fine. Obviously a purchased item ... they certainly didn't make it. Reminded me of KFC's coleslaw. I got a 2 piece combo (one breast & one leg for about $9.60) The service was great. The ladies at the counter were very friendly. I also got a chocolate chip cookie. It was nothing special... but it was only 75 cents so ... I'd definitely try this place again.

I was in the area for work and heard alot abt this place so gave it a try. Apparently it's a fave…read morelocal spot and I love mom and pop type places. I met it simple and got the fried chicken lunch. It was fried to perfection but nothing overly special for me to hype it up. Don't get me wrong it was good, but nothing made it stand out. There are plenty other menu options works to back for which I plan to do.

I was introduced to this place by my mom she would rant and rave about how delicious the food is…read moreand she wasn't wrong! Since moving to the Carolina's from up North I wasn't sure what to expect. I've have both dined in as well as carry out and the experience is always pleasant. I've had a few things from the menu but my favorite is the oxtail roti; It's a bit costly but well worth it as the meat is super tender, flavorful and the roti is pack full of meat. I also love the rice/ peas with the brown gravy and drinks are always phenomenal I've learned depending on the time of day you may be waiting for a bit but it's well worth it as everything is fresh, hot and made to order. The service/staff very friendly and helpful when it comes to ordering. The ambiance is upbeat, very clean and vibrant I wish I got a picture of my meal but somehow never makes it because it's that delicious

On a recent trip to Rock Hill, I stopped in at Island Grill & Pub to enjoy dinner…read more Although it was very cold outside, as soon as we walked in, we felt like we were immediately transported to a neighborhood cookshop in Port Antonio! The cashier was sweet and personable. She was multitasking, but still managed to be fully engaged in the service she provided to us. She kindly let us know what items were sold out for the day and also gave us time to look over the menu and decide on our order without making us feel rushed. While we waited for our food to arrive, we noticed a steady flow of customers all the way until closing time! It's clear Island Grill & Pub is a local favorite. The food is packaged up to go, but there are plenty of tables to dine-in once you have your food...and a big screen with movies and Jamaican music playing in the background to keep you entertained. The wait for the food is a bit long...but EVERYTHING came out very fresh, very authentic, and worth the wait. The portions were plentiful, the food was flavorful and seasoned well, and the items were priced well for the value. What we ordered: - Small Jerk Chicken plate with rice & peas and cabbage - Jerk Chicken pasta - Side order of Macaroni and cheese We wish we lived closer, so we could visit Island Grill & Pub regularly, but it's definitely on our list any time we travel to the Rock Hill area!

This restaurant has always been consistent. Good service good food and a good value for the…read moremoney. Has a good staple menu with a few specials all day. Don't be shy about trying anything on the menu. The lasagna was much better than most Italian restaurants and was very filling. The garlic bread was done well and was able to get the last of the sauce on the plate. The squash was perfect. Crispy on outside, tender in the middle. The fries are what I believe to be some of the best fries around. Good texture, hot and was more than enough for the meal. Chicken tenders. Perfect. Seasoned well, hot and tasty. Never disappointed with this choice. I've worked my way through half the menu and all is worthy of a review. NCFOODGUY

Family of four of us went there for the first time for dinner. Staff was nice and service was…read moregreat, but all four of our meals were very disappointing. I ordered a Reuben sandwich. They were out of rye bread so I had mine on white bread. The Reuben looked more like dry jerky than anything else. Two people in our party ordered cheese omelettes. They didn't look like any omelette that I've ever seen. They simply look like a couple fried eggs folded in half with cheese in the center. Another one in our party ordered salmon dinner and french fries. He stated the salmon was pretty dry and it looked at. Sadly wouldn't go there again. I'd give it maybe one star out of five honestly. Very disappointing.

I was craving seafood and ended up finding LuLu's Maryland Style Chicken -- and this spot did NOT…read moredisappoint. I ordered the catfish platter with collards and mac & cheese, served over rice and smothered in their Cajun sauce. Let me tell you... that sauce was. Everything came together perfectly. I also added a side of 6 shrimp, because why not? And they were just as good. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say about this place. The food was flavorful, filling, and worth it. They do have indoor seating, but it's a smaller space. A lot of people seem to grab it to-go and enjoy it at home with family -- which makes sense. Either way, dine-in or takeout, it works. If I'm back in Charlotte, I'm definitely pulling up again to try more items off their menu.

Had to find a really good comfort food spot since moving here and I am so glad I found Lulu's!…read more I had ordered the fish and shrimp plate with fries and mac and cheese that is to DIE FOR! Everything was seasoned and fried just right. I also ordered a green apple lemonade that has the exact amount of sweetness you'd want when eating southern food. The staff was friendly and felt like a family reunion. I really enjoy the art on the walls and the chalk left out for you to sign your name on it too!

This is a decent place to pick up some lunch, but overall it is middle of the road as far as food…read moregoes. Service, though, is amazing! They are very kind and attentive.

New place so maybe they are getting their menu tweaked as they go but what we ordered was not worth…read morethe cost, especially when you add on DoorDash up charge and fees. The fried rice was the driest rice I've ever tasted. Like the soy sauce we poured over it was sucked up versus coating the rice. The egg rolls were stuffed with buffalo chicken and cheesesteak which tasted okay but not what we expected. My son said the tenders were decent as well as the fries.