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If I could give this place 10 stars, I absolutely would. My date and I visited here on a Sunday afternoon around 2 PM without a reservation and were able to be seated immediately. From the moment that I walked into the restaurant, I knew that everything would turn out well because the smell of the food wafted into my nose and already had me drooling. The decor was absolutely stunning and was giving Harlem vibes with the artwork and the blue and gold accents. I love the black chandeliers. The service was great throughout and gratuity is included, which is well deserved. Unfortunately, the place does not serve alcoholic beverages, but they do have wine and sangria. I ordered the raspberry sangria and it was strong and delicious! My date ordered the peach wine and enjoyed it as well. The cornbread was amazing and to my surprise it came with strawberry butter, which should be packaged and sold in supermarkets everywhere because it's soo good. The food came in large portions and was freshly made. I appreciate that on the menu it tells you how long it will take to make your order so that you can plan accordingly. The food came out right on time as promised after the appetizers and my date and I couldn't even finish because it was just so much food. I enjoyed everything in the pictures plated below. This place was so amazing and the DJ was great. They played eclectic music to suit every age range and all tunes fit the ambience. I can't wait to revisit in the future.
I don't eat southern food too often, but was looking for food in the area and saw this place had many reviews, so wanted to give it a try. I forgot the name of our waiter, but he was the best! So kind and warm and just a pleasant waiter who did his job well and was very thoughtful to our questions/requests. The cornbread with the fruit butter was delicious! We got the short rib and the fried chicken with waffles and all of that that was cooked to perfection. Perfect spot for some comfort southern food. Street parking as per usual in Montclair, but so worth it!
Very cute spot with lovely service. Right across from the concert venue downtown. Everything is drenched in gravy here, very delicious gravy at that. I would recommend the smoked turkey. Fell off the bone! The fried chicken gets soggy with the gravy, so maybe better off asking for it on the side. Best cheesy grits I've ever had. Collared greens pretty good but not life changing (I've had life changing ones believe it or not). The stuffing came in a ball and essentially tasted like a less sweet cornbread. They do sweet tea flights. I tried 4, but none blew me away. I'd say peach was best (not overly sweet and most black tea forward). I hear they have great pies, but did not try. This place is definitely worth a shot!
Visit Date: Veterans Day (to celebrate my husband, a Veteran) My husband and I visited Sweet T Southern Eatery today to celebrate him for Veterans Day. We had tried coming here once before but couldn't get in due to their strict reservation policy, so this time we made sure to book ahead. To our surprise, the restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived, which allowed us to really enjoy the atmosphere and take in the beautiful art and décor. The space itself is lovely--very clean, vibrant, and thoughtfully decorated. I will say, though, dimming the lights a bit could make it feel more intimate and cozy. The lighting was a little too bright and fluorescent for my taste. Still, I give the ambiance and décor a solid 5 out of 5 Drinks I started with the raspberry sangria while my husband ordered the white sangria. Our server, Monet, asked which I preferred, and when I mentioned liking the white better, she switched it out for me at no extra charge. That level of attentiveness really impressed me! The sangria was delicious -- so much so that we ordered a carafe. The only downside? The carafe was $50, which felt a bit steep for the size and don't expect to fill a buzz. Still, both the drink and service were great! -- 4 out of 5 Starters We began with the salmon bites, biscuits & gravy, and honey wings. Biscuits & Gravy: My husband is the fan of this dish, not me, but he really enjoyed it. The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the waitress brought hot sauce immediately when we asked -- a nice touch. 5/5 Salmon Bites: Unfortunately, this was a miss for me. They had a gritty texture, like biting into small fish bones, and while the seasoning was fine, the texture ruined it. 2/5 Honey Wings: Average overall -- the flavor was heavily peppery, and the wings themselves were small for the price. I only had two and didn't feel tempted to finish them. 3/5 Entrée For our entrée, we shared the short rib with mac & cheese and collard greens. Mac & Cheese: Absolutely amazing. Freshly made, creamy, cheesy, perfectly cooked pasta, and that crispy top layer sealed the deal. Served piping hot and full of flavor. 5/5 Collard Greens: Perfectly seasoned -- so good I ordered an extra serving to go! 5/5 Short Rib: Tender, yes, and the portion was generous (enough for two or three servings), but the flavor just didn't wow me. It lacked that bold Southern punch I was hoping for. BBQ sauce rubbed in the outside. Bland in the inside. 2/5 Final Thoughts Sweet T Southern Eatery is a beautiful, Black-owned restaurant with standout service and some truly excellent dishes (that mac & cheese and those greens!). However, the inconsistency in food quality across the menu left me feeling a bit underwhelmed overall. I love supporting Black-owned businesses, and while I'm glad we finally got to dine here, I can't say I'm eager to return right away. With a few tweaks to flavor consistency and ambiance, this place could easily become one of Montclair's top dining spots. The Bill My bill came to $300 which I thought was overpriced in my opinion. Gratuity was automatically included for a table of two. Everyones experience is different. We encourage you to visit and see for yourselves
Come hungry. Leave full. Possibly need a nap. Sweet T's Southern Eaters is not here to play with you. This is the kind of place where the plates come out heavy, the food looks like it loves you back, and you immediately understand why people speak about it with emotion. This is comfort food that knows exactly what it is doing. Let's start with the smothered chicken. That gravy is not decorative. It is thick, rich, and clearly cooked with intention. The chicken underneath is tender enough that you barely need to argue with it. Add the mac and cheese and baked potato and suddenly your table has gone quiet because everyone is focused on the task at hand. The fried chicken deserves its own moment. Crisp, seasoned, and juicy without being greasy. This is fried chicken that understands restraint. Paired with yams that are soft, sweet, and comforting and collard greens that taste like they have stories to tell, this plate feels like a Sunday dinner that followed you home. The deviled eggs are simple and done right. Creamy, well seasoned, and plated like someone cared. The cornbread is warm, soft, and just sweet enough to make you go back for another bite even though you said you were full five minutes ago. And the sweet tea. The sweet tea is doing exactly what sweet tea should do. Cold, smooth, refreshing, and not apologetic about being sweet. One sip and you already know you are ordering a refill. This place feels like it understands its assignment. Generous portions. Real flavor. No shortcuts. No trend chasing. Just good Southern food made with confidence and consistency. If you are looking for Southern comfort food that feels honest, filling, and deeply satisfying, Sweet T's is the answer. Bring an appetite. Bring patience. Do not make plans immediately after. You will thank yourself later. Highly recommend.
My daughter treated me to dinner for Mother's Day and is was delicious. I had the catfish, collard and potato salad. The fish was crispy and the potato salad seasoned. My daughter had the short ribs, sweet potatoes and mac and cheese. The ambiance was inviting. The music playlist was from late 70s to early 80s. The staff was friendly, and the service was fast. I will definitely return for seconds.
Sweet T has been on my list of places to try for a while, and I finally got the opportunity during a visit to Montclair. Upon arrival, I was seated promptly by the friendly staff. I ended up ordering the cornbread and smothered chicken. The cornbread was amazing with the accompanying strawberry sauce. The smothered chicken was a very large portion, and the gravy was amazing--slightly salty but still very good.
If you haven't gotten the chance to try Sweet T's Southern Eatery you are missing out. I would say this restaurant is pretty valid. I definitely threw down. The catfish and grits were pretty good especially if you like cheesy grits. Surprisedly I liked the devil eggs and I'm not a devil eggs person at all but they were actually pretty good. The Sweet T's Fried Shrimp with their tartar sauce was also delicious and I enjoyed that. My mother got the Sweet T's 1Lb Texas Braised Beef Short Rib but she wasn't a big fan of it. I think it was a bit too much meat for her. So if you aren't a big meat eater I would say stay away from that because it is a big piece of meat. Overall the portions are fair and filling. The service was awesome and we loved the ambiance and they played some fire music. When it comes to the bill gratuity is already included so keep that in mind.
Another great visit! Showed up about 45 mins early for our brunch reservation and they were able to seat us. The food was fantastic and they were service was top tier. They include an automatic gratuity of 20% but the service def warranted a little more. I got the short rib and mac and cheese. Potato salad was great also. The cornbread was def a highlight. A MUST!
We arrived with a party of four to celebrate my son's birthday, he chose this restaurant, and it was a great choice. The atmosphere and décor were inviting, with plenty of space and no long wait. The staff was friendly, and our server Najada J., was prompt and attentive throughout the meal. Smooth R&B music set the tone perfectly. We started with Saratoga sparkling water, cornbread with strawberry butter, and Sweet T's fried shrimp. The cornbread was good, not overly sweet, which I appreciated. The fried shrimp, however, was a standout; flaky, perfectly seasoned breading, and a side condiment with a spicy kick, similar to a mayo-ketchup blend, that complemented the shrimp and catfish beautifully. Now for the main event: my three-piece fried chicken (breast, wing, and thigh). Cooked to perfection, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, and seasoned far beyond the ordinary. Truly "finger-licking good." I was also lucky enough that those at my table shared some of their catfish, WOW, I'm sold. I'm already looking forward to ordering a full catfish entrée on my next visit. Everything was prepared to order, which I'll take any day. Our food arrived fresh and hot. The collard greens and mac & cheese were exactly what I hoped for, DE-LI-CIOUS. The greens were fresh, not overcooked, and perfectly seasoned. The mac & cheese had a nice crust on top while remaining creamy throughout, without a single dry bite. Portions were generous, so much so that half of our meal came home with us for the next day. I'm glad my son picked Sweet T's. Highly recommended , and we will definitely be returning customers.
Was my first time trying southern cuisine, i felt it was similar to average American food: most of the dishes were battered n fried.. I expected the batter to have some spice and flavor but it didn't. We got pear salad fried okra, fried chicken and lavender tea .. tea was slightly sweeter for our palette.. but i guess that's how southern tea are. The side of black of eyed peas and turkey sausage was something different and had some flavor and slow roasted sweet potato was good. Service was good.. staff was helpful. Ambience and decor was good too. I didn't enjoy the food as much but tbh i'm not much aware of southern cuisine and this was my first experience of it, i prefer more flavorful food and some less carbs options generally so didn't enjoy as much
Being a girl from the south I'm always trying to find places that give authentic southern cuisine. This restaurant did it for my husband and I. We will be back more than we would probably like because the food is just too good and tasty. Our server had great southern hospitality, constantly checking in on us and offered great suggestions.The the menu wasn't too crowded so it felt more comfortable especially on a Friday night, compared to most places that are overcrowded and miss your request. But not here... They get a five out of five for me across the board. I will say the bathroom could be cleaner but aside for that everything was great.
4 years ago
Food was great. Banana Foster Brioche French Toast was out of this world delicious and soft. The caramelized banana slices with the foster glaze paired so well together. I will say if you let it sit a bit that glaze becomes hardened like caramel or toffee and gets stuck but highly recommend. Also got the corn bread with strawberry butter. I really should've gotten a 1/2 pint of that butter to go because it was so good and I've never had anything like that. It went really well with the cornbread. Crispy Fried Chicken was nice and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, liked it with the hot sauce. But i got to say my favorite thing was the side of Mac and cheese. It was to die for, I could've ate 5 of those servings and been happy. Service was great as well! Nice spot read more
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What a great experience we had here at Sweet T's. We had a reservation and we were sat right away. Our server was very friendly and took our order promptly. We ordered an appetizer of corn bread, shrimp and fruits, and the broiled salmon with a house salad and side of grits. We loved the cornbread and it's strawberry butter spread. One of the ladies there, maybe the manager or owner noticed that we had used the last of the spread and came Dwight over with a new one for us. We didn't even have to ask. My shrimp and grits were very flavorful and filling. My boyfriend loved his salmon and grits as well. We will definitely be back when back in Montclair. read more
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3 years ago
I came on Presidents' Day and it seems that they were severely understaffed and there were significant delays in getting someone to even come over to bring us water. When they took our order we asked for an appetizer to hold us over until the main dishes came, but that also arrived with the meal 25 minutes later. Thankfully, all was forgiven once we tasted everything. The food quality did not suffer and this is one of the best southern meals I've ever had. The owner, Dre, came over because some patrons were also complaining. He was very kind and accommodating and took care of some of our items. I will definitely be returning but probably during the week and not a holiday to avoid this ever happening to us again. read more
Southern comfort food. After visiting restaurant's website, with the notice that a 20% gratuity is added to all checks, the corkage costs and weekend reservation requirements, I was expecting good food with a harsh ambiance. I was pleasantly surprised that the dining experience was comfortable and inviting. Grandma "Boobie's" Fried Chicken was outstanding a reason to return. There is a 3.99% service charge for credit cards. read more
I've been chomping at the bit to go to this place, so I was very pleased when I convinced my Montclair chum to mosey over here for lunch yesterday. One of my favorite restaurants in the area is Vonda's in Newark (which serves the same type of soul food/Southern cuisine), so I was hoping this would be just as tasty, but in a more convenient area. It was really good, but with all due respect, it's not quite at the level it thinks it is. Sweet T's really pounds the pavement about reservations, so we made them almost a week in advance. This may have been the first time I've actually been called by the restaurant a few days prior to verbally confirm said reservation (my dentist is the only one who does that). They also sent several email reminders in the interim, so that should give you an indication of how serious they are about it. From reviewing their social media, it looks like they're requiring reservations for specific days/times now, so I would just avoid the drama and make the reservations, regardless. We decided to split the cornbread with strawberry butter app ($6), along with a separate order of mac and cheese ($8). I personally think the mac and cheese should also be available as a side, and it feels a little like upselling (it reminds me of a burger restaurant that has an additional charge for French fries), so hopefully they consider that in the future. How can you not go to a place like this and forego the mac and cheese? The cornbread was delicious. I'd never heard of strawberry butter, but it's amazing and was a perfect complement to the cornbread. My friend was a little disappointed that parts of the cornbread were cold (presumably it was baked beforehand and refrigerated before being warmed up for us), but I didn't mind too much. They should warm it up more though, which obviously wouldn't be difficult to do. I was disappointed by the mac and cheese - I thought it was dry and pretty bland. For what it's worth, my chum loved it, so we quickly negotiated a 70/30 split of the mac and cheese, which was acceptable to both parties. I got the Crispy Catfish entree ($23), with candied yams and collard greens as my sides. The catfish was excellent, with an exquisite cornmeal batter, and the tabasco-like condiment was very strong, verging on overpowering, but worked well with the fish. I loved the candied yams; great consistency and extremely tasty. This was actually my first time having collard greens. They were fine for what they were, but just not my cup of tea. I'm sure they have enough fans to go around without me. My chum ordered the beef short rib grilled cheese ($18), and was over the moon about it. I had a bite of it, and was also blown away. A lot of this food is top-notch, and you can definitely understand why it's popular and getting a lot of buzz in the area. Unfortunately, the service does verge on subpar. I think you should expect lengthier turnaround times for some of this food, especially the chicken (and to their credit, there is a disclaimer on the menu about the projected 30-minute cooking time for that specifically), but we intentionally picked other food because we were hungry and didn't want to wait 30 minutes to eat. It didn't matter - we still had to wait at least that long for the entrees. Additionally, the dessert menu looked amazing and we both opted to go somewhere else because we knew that ordering another item would lengthen our stay considerably, so Sweet T's is literally leaving money on the table because of that. We weren't too affected by this because we came in right around when they opened, but I do have concerns going forward that the rules of this restaurant don't really mesh with the culture they're ostensibly trying to promote. I've lived in the Deep South and I've been to my share of Southern comfort restaurants like this. By definition, it's leisurely - it takes time to make a lot of this food, and by and large, it's worth it. But in turn, you should be able to leisurely eat that food. If you're going to be this hardcore about reservations and time limits for meals, it will inevitably bang up against the lengthy food prep time. That's a really tough balance to manage, and hopefully they figure it out. My two cents? I think they should take the middle ground between the required reservations route and the Cuban Pete's, no reservations route - have a specific, limited number of reserved tables but be open to the walk-ins. If the restaurant is too busy at a given time to serve everyone who wants in, too bad. That's life sometimes. Those people will come back. There's a lot to like here, but my inclination is to go to Vonda's, knowing that their food is as good if not better than this, without the service issues. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely delicious!!! Huge portions!! Monae, our waitress was so kind and attentive. Loved it!!! read more
Being generous with 4 stars, only because the food was tasty.... I'm not going to say much other than being highly disappointed with the portion size as it relates to the price of this food. The food was actually pretty good, today (12/16) I ordered via DD , came pretty quick, but the portions.....terrible And I ordered a lot of things, supported this restaurant spent ALOT of money, minus the fees and feel CHEATED VERY SKIMPY AND CHEAP!!! Don't do that to ppl ! SMH...... read more
4 years ago
September 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm I had so much fun, filled with laughter, storytelling and memories with my daughter Brandy, nephew's Rha & Reggie and niece Tanika. I don't know how we ate between laughing, listening and laughing some more. Our waitress Jayla was so pleasant and very helpful. For appetizers we had the delicious deviled eggs with smoked salmon. You get 4 so we ordered 2 dishes. When those were finished we ordered another, total of 12 eggs. None were left. The BBQ wings were saucy yet good. The cornbread with the strawberry butter, well let's just say we demolished it. I had turkey wings with collard greens, yams, cornbread stuffing and potato salad. The potato salad is mustard based. Everything was good except the cornbread turkey sausage dressing. It was a bit to grainy and I couldn't taste the turkey sausage, it was kind of plain, no taste. Brandy had the short ribs, for the price you get one short rib, but it was good. She enjoyed the mac & cheese. Tanika had the salmon cakes, I had a small bite, it too was good. Rha & Reggie ordered the catfish, and I do recall nothing was left on their plates. The smothered chicken was good and tasty. This restaurant is a BYOB (wine and beer only) and a $5.00 per bottle cork fee is charged. Very important note: They charge a 20% gratuity for any size party, and a 4% for credit card or debit payment. Reservations are required for Friday - Sunday and made thru OpenTable and cancelled after 15 minutes. They do not hold reservations. Will I go back, yes to evidentially eat and have dessert. Like the three berry cobbler with blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or Donna's sweet peach cobbler with one scoop of vanilla ice cream. #sweettsrestaurant #restaurant #montclair #montclairnj #nj #newjersey #southern #eats #good #greataviance #yum #soulfood #family #lunch #dinner #byob #forkyeah #instaeats #instablogger #instragramblog ##foodie #chef #southerncusine #southerncomfort #goodeats #goodeats #sweetts read more
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2 years ago
Went back the next day for peach cobbler...Talk about elevating an already perfect dessert! My words can't even do it justice; you'll just have to pay them a visit yourself. During our second visit, my husband had the friend chicken and I got the baby kale, pear, and goat cheese salad. I ordered it without the goat cheese and it was still so fresh with balanced flavors. My husband's chicken was very moist, came with a side of their delicious barbecue sauce, and was a very generous portion. We got to meet the owner during our second visit and she was so gracious and kind, which made us feel even better about supporting this business. We hope to have many more lunches and dinners here in the future. read more
This place was just average imo maybe if I lived in the area I might feel slightly different. Our waitress was ok it appeared she was new so there was some hiccups but she was extremely apologetic every time so I wasn't bothered. The food was just ok I wouldn't come back but would recommend it to people who live in the area. read more
4 years ago
I was looking forward to some good soul food, the inside of the restaurant was very nice and modern and staff was very welcoming. My boyfriend in 1 ordered the cornbread with strawberry butter which was pretty good. I ordered catfish, Mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing. The cornbread stuffing was amazing, so much flavor! The Mac and cheese mediocre with spiral noodles and cheese only, seemed like just noddles and cheese. The catfish was mediocre as well, seemed either frozen, refried or under seasoned. My boyfriend ordered the smothered chicken with Mac and cheese and candied yams. He's complaint was that the chicken was very salty and soggy. Thank goodness for a great waitress that made the experience a little better. But beware there is 20% gratuity added for any size party and 3.99% fee for use of a card, so bring your cash, if you still decide to go! read more
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I came to this restaurant for a anniversary Sunday brunch. This is the only place where I can get a good reservation and short notice. My reservation was at 12:30 PM. Since it was Sunday it wasn't difficult to find parking but in the Monclair area you already know how that can be. Upon entering the restaurant it had beautiful blue and gold interior and accents. We were greeted by the host and seated quickly. There were a lot of nice servers. We first ordered an order Orange juice and a sweet tea. Luckily I read the reviews before hand and decided to take other peoples recommendations and try the corn bread sense their chicken takes 30 minutes to cook and we were starving. I didn't really like the cornbread Because it was a little burnt and buttery. But I was really hungry and I ate it with the strawberry butter which was amazing. I ordered the fried chicken meal with macaroni and cheese in sweet potatoes, and my partner had chicken and waffles with a side of turkey bacon. As we were waiting for our food they had a wonderful band playing music. The place began to get packed quickly and I'm glad that I made reservations. We started to see that other people were getting their food before us when we ordered before them. That made me a little impatient. But when we did get our food it was abundant. The chicken was nice hot and flavorful. And the macaroni and cheese was very good as well. The sweet potatoes were amazing. My partner also liked his chicken and waffles because the chicken wings weren't scrawny, they were big and juicy. The total bill was around $70 which was not bad. They did charge me an extra 2$ dollar for exchanging my sides but it was worth it. All in all I will definitely come here again and I 100% recommend this place for Sunday brunch. This is a black on business that is doing wonderfully. read more
5 years ago
The girls and I gathered to get lunch before our cocktail making class. When I arrived I parked a little distance and it took me a few minutes walking time. They had us get there at 2 for our 2:30pm reservations so we had to wait a little. The place was small but super cute. When we were sat Brian was our server and he was great. He was organized and was able to serve 16 women with little issue and separate our checks. For my entrée I ordered the fried chicken meal and it was good. I really liked the potato salad it came with. The girls enjoyed their meals. I got to taste the cornbread and it was tasty. My meal came to a little over $24. A couple if the girls decided to get dessert and I tasted the lemon bundt cake and it was just ok. It was a little to dense for my liking and the girls agreed. All in all we had a good experience and wpuld return. read more
5 years ago
I was super excited to eat at this place because it had such great reviews? But wow.. the quinoa salad has no dressing, it is just what it is.. you can get it, if you like that. but other than that, not good. the slow roasted sweet potato? very subpar. it's alright, I just expected it to be cut up? and easy to eat? but it's very not, especially because we didn't have enough utensils (which isn't completely their fault). However, one decent point is their mac and cheese. Their grits are OKAY.. Friend says collard greens are the best thing she ate.. Also, the tip is included for take out? 15%.. just warning. Maybe it'd be better if we ate inside? read more
3 years ago
I went here and had such an AMAZING time !! The place is GORGEOUS that food is served hot and freshly made. LOVE the edible flowers. I never tried one. The edible flowers made my day. The Mac & Cheese is so good. read more
3 years ago
One of the best places I've ever been. Each bite takes you home. Freshly made plates are to die for. Will definitely come back. Beautiful aesthetic ally pleasing. Great staff. read more
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When they say southern food is comfort food, this place really embodies that. Friendly staff, large portions, fresh cooked food, and great to finish a long day at read more
3 years ago
As a non pork eater, I loved this place. My food was delish and the severed was on point. I'll be back. read more
3 years ago
The food and service was really good. Only thing i can say negative is the space was a little tight. read more
5 years ago
Food was good, I wish they had more shrimp in the shrimp and grits for the price. The main dining area is very cute and has some beautiful artwork. The bathrooms need some attention though. The cornbread is very yummy. We had a very large party and service was a little slow considering the restaurant wasn't very full. We had to wait while others got their food. Very cute place and the staff was friendly. I will return for the food or order take out. read more
I met a friend for lunch today at this charming little place in Montclair. The staff was friendly upon entering as I made my way to the table to meet my friend. I ordered the Texas Beef Rib. It was tender but I did have to ask for more barbecue sauce. The greens were tasty. I wanted to try the potato salad but but was unsure. If I had been offered a taste, (a teaspoon's worth), they may have had another sale. I will definitely try this place again. read more
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3 years ago
I'll start by saying the ambiance is really cute and chic, especially the art work, big props there. I'll follow by saying the service was pretty on par also and professional. The food was pretty good too. I'd consider it bourgeois soul food because although it was good, and decent on the eye, it kinda lacked that down home feel I am accustomed to. It wasn't nasty at all, again it was pretty decent, and had some flavor. BUT, it wasn't super flavorful or as seasoned as I'm accustomed to when eating soul food. Nice presentation and cute touches and creative descriptions and menu names were in abundance. The mac was tasty, pretty creamy (pause) but not baked all the way thru, it was giving chic fil a Mac tbh. The fish was good and fresh, you can't tell it wasn't frozen, and had a nice cornmeal batter, same as the shrimp which were beautifully butterflied. But again it could've used an extra dose of seasoning. The sweet potatoes weren't that sweet either tbh and could've used a little more butter and to be cooked down a bit more imo. The greens were good but luke warm, which was kind of annoying because all of the food were different temps. The highlight of the meal was probably the salad because the lemon zest vinaigrette was to die for. If they bottles that I'd cop 30 bottles easily. I didn't like that they added a 20% gratuity charge for just me, altho I would've given my server 20% or a few dollars more anyway but it was presumptuous of them to just add it for such a small party imo. Overall it was a decent experience. I understand the heightened prices due to location but the food wasn't maFFin with the prices if you ask me. So I'm on the fence about returning or suggesting but again it wasn't a bad experience. Just feel my buck could go further else where. read more
Service was awesome, our waiter was very sweet and attentive. We were seated immediately and got our food pretty quickly. Fried chicken- it was okay, lil bit dry for me but seasoned perfectly, comes with hot sauce and you can switch out the two sides if you like. Potato salad- loved it, nice mustardy kick that compliments everything so nicely Collard greens- flavored nicely with turkey meat and aromatics, southern staple done right Mac and cheese- ehhhhh it's okay, could use some more flavor but always nice to have a side of mac and cheese anyways haha Corn bread- nice and airy if you don't like your cornbread too dense. Served with a strawberry butter that was heavenly! Shrimp & grits- ugh, so GOOD. Total flavor bomb. Shrimp was cooked perfectly not too firm. Smokiness from the sausage made this dish a hit for me. Definitely gonna come back for this dish. 50% off for juneteenth! So happy to have found a southern gem so close to home. read more
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3 years ago
My last visit on Saturday was my 5th time driving from Long Island to dine here. Never had a bad experience. The food and atmosphere are worth bragging about. I just wish that I could reserve a party larger than 6 for special occasion dinners. read more
3 years ago
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