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    Taste Buds

    4.5 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey Chops Platter with Mac and cheese and collard greens! Slammin!
    Jus L.

    These guys made everything fresh and the chicken and waffle was awesome! Some of the crispiest fried chicken wings I've ever had. The waffle had pieces of fried chicken in it too! The pulled pork platter was delicious!

    Shrimp Sandwich, Chicken and Waffle and Chicken Wing Platter
    Rebecca L.

    First time to try the food here at Taste Buds..was not sure to expect, Good thing I was not disappointed. Food turned out pretty tasty and definitely cooked fresh ( its made as you order it) so you never have to worry about getting cold food. Everything was well seasoned , chicken was crunchy ( just a lil salty for my liking ) but still very good, shrimp was crunchy and cooked perfectly , Mac and Cheese was good as well, cornbread is soft and moist. my 11yr old daughter said she liked all of it.( and she's usually picky). I will order again and try other items on their menu. They're doing Curbside only p/up

    Shrimp and Broccoli Mac Bowl
    Adam J.

    Absolutely delicious.This is my new spot in Vineland. Great food and excellent customer service.

    Fried chicken wings (delicious)
    Sandra H.

    These guys are fast and friendly! Thank you for sharing your cooking talents Taste Buds. My hubby and I lived in the south for awhile and developed a love for soul food; Taste Buds does not disappoint. Our family favorite is the bbq pork fries and wings. Delicious!! Today I had fish, potato salad and collard greens. Tasted as good as it looks! Your tea is fire. Your cornbread tastes like cake. Everything is just so good! We love you guys and wish you so much prosperity and success! If you ever decide to make some homemade banana pudding; I'm here for it ok?!? Lol!! Alright now folks, don't miss out; this spot is a gem!

    Lunch special
    Cena J.

    Food was amazing they are fast of you love your candied yams sweet than go here.... the shrimps i also tried they are a nice size and they give you a big portion below is the lunch special but when you get the regular meal you get alot more meat

    Kevalyn C.

    Nice place to visit for good Soul Food. The restaurant was clean and conveniently located in the heart of Vineland. The owners are really nice and greeted me with a smile. My food was prepared hot and was very good. I ordered the chicken wings with seasoned rice and collard greens. The side of cornbread was really small, but really delicious. The prices are reasonable and the do offer great lunch deals between 12-3. They also deliver.

    Shrimp and Broccoli Mac Bowl
    Mariah D.

    In Vineland there's not many soul food spots in the area, so I was curious to see what it was like. I ordered the shrimp and broccoli Mac and cheese, and I must say it was pretty good. Definitely very flavorful, however there was a lot of garlic used. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the broccoli still had some crunch to it (which is a good thing, nobody wants mushy food). The only thing missing was the cornbread, which they don't have on the menu! I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu, but please get some cornbread!

    Fried Fish Platter Shrimp and Broccoli Mac Bowl Saucy Shrimp Platter

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    Great soul food. Love the Mac n cheese and homemade drinks... everything at that place is delicious. If you haven't went... GO

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    Food is very tasty and grab a bottle of seasoning. Highly recommended soul food/ seafood restaurant.

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    Great food and service. Can't wait to go back and try more. We had the chicken and waffles, and fish. It was delicious

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    First time at this place.. Food was very good and very big portions!! Definitely didn't disappoint!! And very nice n friendly staff

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    I came nearby for business, and jumped into this fantastic restaurant. Grilled pork rib and BBQ chicken are awesome.

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    The food at Taste Buds was very mediocre at best. The restaurant was very dirty. I won't be eating from that never again

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    6 years ago

    Absolutely amazing! I have never had fried fish that was as good as leftovers as it was fresh. Me and my hips thank you.

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    7 years ago

    You can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu! Bomb place & friendly staff! I go every chance I get!!

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    8 years ago

    Great food! Nice service. Prices are reasonable. Very tasty! I will be back!

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    Yardy Real Jamaican Food

    Yardy Real Jamaican Food

    4.0
    (176 reviews)
    33.8 mi
    $$

    I had high hopes for this place but ended up being a little disappointed. This place is pretty big…read morefor a carry out type of restaurant. They have a few tables inside to sit and eat if you're interested. The service is pretty good. The woman behind the counter is quite friendly and was helpful in deciding what I ordered. I spent about $70 and ordered the following: Fried Whiting platter with Yams and Collard Greens Jerk Chicken - just chicken 3 wings and fries Curried Chicken platter with rice and cabbage The fried whiting platter in terms of the fish was a smashing hit. I loved the fish. Seasoned well, no bones, great on the portion size. The candid yams were lacking cinnamon, softness, and taste. Could have been much better along with the seasonless greens. I definitely needed so salt. The Jerk Chicken was too soft to me and didn't have a true jerk taste. After two bites it went in the trash. The 3 wings and fries were good to me. While not actually wings and moreso wingettes they are a good size. Nice and crunchy. The curried chicken ok. The cabbage was lacking season. The rice was ok. Overall if I happened to be in the area I'd only want the fish. Most of the food lacks seasoning and isn't with it to me but the chicken and fish are a hit for me.

    Food: Always on point...Yardy is native-born Jamaican…read more Service: Not smiling and grinning when you walk up, but pleasant enough. Waiting time is a little long, because they keep the food coming fresh. Ambiance: OK for spot where most people double-park and grab-&-go.

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    Oxtails, Steamed Cabbage
    Oxtails, Steamed Cabbage
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    Platters Seafood & Soul Food

    Platters Seafood & Soul Food

    3.1
    (31 reviews)
    34.0 mi

    My wife and I came from out of town to visit AC and were craving some seafood boil. Was a tad…read moreconcerned regarding some of the reviews so we ordered take-out through DoorDash but when we arrived, the service seemed fantastic and the ambiance of the restaurant was super nice and modern. Would definitely dine-in next time and I believe the owner gave us some samples of a crab mac that tasted great. Ordered the Bayou Boil and the fish and chips and they gave us utensils, plenty of napkins, a bib and some gloves which was great. Fish and chips were solid but the boil was truly some of the best my wife and I have ever had. Huge portions and lots of crab legs, crawfish among others. Don't really write reviews but wanted to alleviate some concerns if potential diners had any. Would highly highly recommend this place!

    I've never waited for food so long in my life! I'm not sure if there's one chef or ... but the…read morecrowd that kept coming in and out to pick up take out orders made me want to wait and see. I ordered the chicken wing and shrimp platter which comes with two pieces of fried chicken and 4 fried shrimp. I give them all a 10/10. Seasoned PERFECTLY. It also comes with two sides, which I chose the yams and collard greens. The greens were kind of bland but not terrible but the yams were excellent. At first I didn't like the idea of being served in a takeout container but it's actually nice to be able to just take your left overs just like that. I really liked the food and it was a nice and short walk from the boardwalk. I must say though, they really should have some bread or water and drinks to offer you while you wait for a hour for your food! other than that ...

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    Fried fish, collard greens, Mac and cheese and cornbread.
    Fried fish, collard greens, Mac and cheese and cornbread.
    Fish platter and Chicken Wing Platter.

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    Fish platter and Chicken Wing Platter.
    Kelsey's

    Kelsey's

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    33.8 mi
    $$$

    If you're into amazing menus, and out of this world food...accompanied by live performances to…read moreserenade you as you enjoy your meal. Well look no further than Kelsey's on Pacific Ave in Atlantic City New Jersey !!! The ambiance is so alive and bubbly, without being over the top or a distraction from your dining experience. The entire staff at Kelsey's move with awesome energy on every level. At every turn I was met with a smile, and a warm welcome. The band was taking request and kept the environment upbeat. Now let's get to the good part ? The food !!! WOW... I literally almost melted when I bit into the cornbread ( unreal how good it is ) and once I got to my salmon, over vegetable stir fry with rice... I was floored with how fresh everything was and how their season game was completely on point. ( FYI: the cabbage is so bomb ) If you're planning a trip to AC anytime soon... please put Kelsey's on your outing list and I promise you won't be disappointed !!!!

    It is with some reluctance that I leave this review. I have been a patron of the Brooklyn location…read moreof Simpson's several times and have always had a great experience. I have also visited the Atlantic City location once before without incident. However, this recent visit did not meet the standards I have come to expect. My reservation was for 7:00 p.m., and I arrived a little early. I fully expected to wait until my reservation time; however, my party of six was seated immediately. Upon arriving at our table, I noticed food stains on the tablecloth. I understand that changing tablecloths after every guest can be cumbersome, but when white tablecloths have visible stains, they should be replaced. When our waitress arrived, it was difficult to overlook the constant gum chewing, along with her less-than-welcoming demeanor. She was not rude or disrespectful, but her approach felt very matter-of-fact and lacked the level of hospitality I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. My party was celebrating a birthday, and although we did not notify the restaurant in advance, we expected to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. Unfortunately, shortly after our appetizers were served, four of the six entrees arrived while the remaining two guests were left waiting for theirs. I do not recall being asked whether we wanted dessert, which would have been an ideal opportunity to mention the birthday celebration and request the birthday serenade. Instead, the check appeared while dishes were still on the table. The food was excellent, as always. However, the service and overall ambiance fell short during this visit and did not reflect the quality I have experienced at this restaurant in the past.

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    Corn on the cob, fried chicken, jambalaya, and Mac &cheese.
    Corn on the cob, fried chicken, jambalaya, and Mac &cheese.
    Kelsey's fish bowl Coconut rum, UV blue vodka, Pineapple juice, Sour mix & soda

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    Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe

    Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe

    4.2
    (831 reviews)
    34.3 mi
    $$

    What a great find in AC! Friendly staff, great attitude,…read morenice portions, strong huge mug of coffee. We left very satisfied. Highly recommend! We might go back tomorrow.

    My granddaughter and I ate here for lunch on last Tuesday while we were attending a youth…read moreconference at Harrah's in Atlanta city. It was some of THEE BEST soul food I have had in a long time. Too bad I forgot to take pics of the food. I ordered fried Cajun catfish, potato salad and collard greens. The Cajun catfish and potato salad are to die for, you hear me???? The collard greens were okay but were not seasoned the way I would have liked. Also, they don't serve bread with their meals. Would have loved a piece of white bread or cornbread. My 14 year old granddaughter ordered fried chicken wings and was sucking the bones. She also ordered the Mac n Cheese which she said was to die for! She, too, felt the collard greens were okay but nothing to write home about. Neither of us ate our greens. We wanted to order sweet iced tea which is usually a staple in most soul food restaurants but at 2:30pm they had already run out. Also, we wanted to eat in the dining room but they said the dining room closes at 2:00pm :-( so we got our food to go and ate in the car. Mind you, it was about 90 degrees outside but we turned the air conditioning on in the car and enjoyed our lunch. Too bad I discovered this place on the day before I left the conference because otherwise I would have been eating here everyday of the conference.

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    Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe
    BBQ pork ribs, cabbage, collard greens
    BBQ pork ribs, cabbage, collard greens
    Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe

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