Can't go wrong whatever you order. My son is partial to the fried chicken and Mac and cheese. This…read moreis his favorite chicken place. The grits in the shrimp and grits are to die for.

In the heart of Seattle's historic Black Americans Central District sits Simply Soulful, a black-…read moreand woman- owned restaurant. I tell my non-Asian friends that they should leave an Asian restaurant if you don't see any Asians inside. I am happy to say we were the odd ducks in this place! Love me some legit soul food. The menu is straightforward. We ordered at the counter. The food is brought to our table. The food took quite a while with big crowds coming in after us. I suspect they cook in batches as multiple groups received food at the same time. It was mostly self-service (utensils, water) until the restaurant quieted down, then we saw servers cleaning tables, etc. The Food: Combo Dinner with two sides, $26 - 5 Stars The combo plat offers two meat choices. I chose the wings and catfish. The wings are sizable and plump. Highly recommend. The catfish was a thinner cut and a bit dryer. I liked the very thin breading on the catfish, not greasy, and it tasted good with Tabasco. For sides, both the collard greens and fried okra are excellent. In fact, I say the okra is perfection! The little corn bread is just right for me. I thought the corn bread has good flavor while hubby said it was too dry. Catfish Dinner with two sides, $24 - 3.5 Stars Hubby complained the catfish was too thin. He's not a Tabasco person, so that doesn't help. I gave him two wings to calm him down. Lol. He loved the hush puppies the best. They are huge with a wonderful crisp. I agree with him! He thought the yams are too sweet; they do look sweet in the liquids but isn't that want yams are intended to be? I think he just needs to order differently in the future. Note they have a 3.5% service charge for credit card purchases. See line on the menu photo.

Legit homemade Jamaican Soul Food & the one of the best comfort food places in town…read more Mama cooks it herself & has ALSO been delivering (with the help of another) as well! Ordered their veggie patties, oxtail & ital (coconut based vegetables The oxtail also comes with dumplings mixed inside (& mine also had chicken) - the bottom half of the container is filled with rice Ital is coconut milk based mixed veggies - & like above, the bottom half of the container is filled with rice The vegetable patties were filled with spinach & caliloo Authentic taste - can be super spicy if that's your thing (not for me though) I would definitely recommend for those wanting authentic delicious Jamaican food Each round countainer

Absoultely delicious! I ordered from Lisa (Who is an absolute GEM btw) a couple Patties and a goat…read morecurry, oh my goodness all the flavour party in my mouth! It was defintely the flakiest best Pattie I ever had, and the curry had the perfect spice level! Did you know Lisa is an accomplished chef who has been on tour with celebrity musicians? Order from her and try it yourself!!

By far the best cornbread I have ever had. Would come back for that alone. The fried chicken was…read morefreshly fried when I picked it up and the oil dripping was clean it did not taste old. The guy at the front was super nice and told me how to reheat the cornbread but honestly it didn't even need to be. Best soul food up north of Seattle!

If 10 stars was an available raising, that's what I'd give! Please check this place out. I've…read morehad: fried chicken, breaded pork chops, Mac and cheese, greens, cornbread-----all were amazing. I keep going back! and the owner is such a great guy!

My friend said "hey, wanna listen to some heavy music while having a good meal?" I wasn't sure of…read morethe music but I would never say no to good food. Last night my 3 friends and I visited this awesomely eclectic, dimmed lighted little dive on East Hastings Street. If you don't like heavy metal music then still run to this awesome little place to enjoy delicious homemade food. Service was prompt and friendly. Truly enjoyed looking at their decor of vintage animals and rock/heavy music. We had: Jackalopes Lager, Strathcona Pilsner and Pickle Back (Canadian Club Rye with a shot of pickle juice). My friend said the pickle juice made the Pickle Back surprisingly refreshing. The Rib Splitter: The blackberry bbq sauce ribs are insanely good. The meat just falls off the bone. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. Loved the hot skillet that kept the mashed potatoes temperature hot/warm. Hands down, the best ribs in town. Bake-up the Dead: breaded chicken breast served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken was seasoned well and juicy. The house made gravy added another dimension and depth to the already perfectly cooked chicken. Veggie Burger: my friend said it was an excellent veggie burger in that the homemade patty was moist and very filling. Wouldn't miss beef eating this veggie burger. Bead pudding: 2oz of bourbon solidified this light and sweet dessert. My friends liked the bread pudding but I didn't as I usually don't like sweet bread. Hoping For another option on my next visit. There are vegan options so filling a range of eaters. Will be back to try the nachos and another supper meal. Tips: The tables in the back are not as loud with music compared to the front. Hastings Street is now all meter parking so go to the side streets. Weekend open till midnight.

After not coming here for over a decade, looks like they revamped the place and totally went for…read morethe goth feel. Pretty neat. Parking is available on the side streets. The place is really dim and they play a lot of heavy metal music. Staff are friendly. Buddy and I had the Slaughter house platter which serves 2 people. Ribs, slices of brisket, pulled pork, and some salt & pepper wings. Comes with carrots and onions and turnip(?) and potato wedges. Decent amount of food. Definitely left satisfied. I'd come back for more BBQ goodness. Food is solid. Recommended.

I lucked out at the Anacortes art festival and found their food truck. They had a couple different…read moreplate options and since I've never been there before and I love barbecue, I went for the whole plate. They gave me three meat options and three sides. I ordered pulled pork and brisket, with extra of those since I didn't want hot links. For the sides, I ordered green beans with potatoes, baked beans and jambalaya. All of it was so delicious! The meat was moist and not overly smoked. The sides were all delicious. The people working in the food truck were really nice and helpful. next time we are in Oak Harbor I will definitely go there to eat.

We have wanted to go here for years and I was so disappointed. It was 1:30 on a Saturday. No…read morecatfish, collard greens, wings or tea. The chicken was dry and so was the cornbread. When I asked for butter for my cornbread all they had was the oily melt they brush on the top. The kielbasa was ok and the bbq sauce was good. The service was fine and it was clean.

Been waiting to give them a try and had an appointment in tukwila so I stopped in for lunch. This…read moreis a no frills, southern home cooked food spot with rotating specials. I stopped in about 30 mins after they opened on a friday and they had a lunch rush, everything is cooked to order so be prepared to wait at least 20mins. I ordered the 6oz catfish and chips which came with 3 catfish strips, fries, 1 hush puppy, chips and a drink ($16.99) I also got a side of mac&cheese. The positives: staff was kind, pastor at the counter would make jokes with customers and you could tell they had regulars during lunch time. Fries were well seasoned, hush puppy was good and Mac was acceptable. My only issue with the catfish was that it was overcooked and became a bit chewy (see photo). Sitting in there it seems like the wings were a customer favorite so I would love to go back and try their wings and other sides. Since my order took longer (there was a large order right before mines) the pastor at the counter thanked me for my patience and threw in a dessert.

This small & locally owned restaurant is only open a few days a week. It's run by a Pastor and…read moreyou'll catch him running the front of the house. The place is quaint and the people are friendly. And the food here delivers in every possible way. If you appreciate Soul Food and/or Southern Food then this is the place for you. The cabbage here was everything I could ever ask for. I wanted more when I was done. The Mac & cheese didn't look like much to me but man did it serve on tastes. It was cheesy, seasoned and cooked just right. The fried chicken was cooked fresh and seasoned to perfection. My breast was still juicy and piping hot. Call ahead for to go orders or you'll spend your time waiting for the chicken to be fried. The peach cobbler here is not my preferred way to have as I like a pie crust with mine but oh my goodness, I took one bite and couldn't stop savoring this dessert. Do yourself and get you some. Open Fridays & Saturdays, and the menu slightly rotates weekly so check their website ( southerngrill1.com ) to check menu and confirm hours. This place is everything and more that I could ever ask for when it comes to good ole soul food.

5 star Phenomenal! The food was AMAZING! Some of the best African food I've ever had and I've been…read moreeating African food since the early 90s! I ordered the Fataya Pies (seafood , beef) and unlike a lot of other restaurant meat pies these were super moist & juicy! The flavors were unmatched!. I appreciated the fact that I was able to order a mix of the 3 choices! I ordered the Oxtail Stew for my entree and I thought where has this oxtail stew been my whole life! You know it's good when you start patting your feet and humming! Needless to say, I really enjoyed my meal. Customer service was equally impressive! Love the ambiance & artwork! The owner is an absolute Rockstar! If you're looking for African food, Heritage African Restaurant is the place to go!!!

I ordered delivery from Heritage African Restaurant via Uber Eats, and it did not disappoint! Even…read morewith the drink and fries not being my personal favorites, the fish alone makes this place a winner. Everything arrived fresh and hot! * The Fried Tilapia: Absolutely incredible. It was fresh, cooked perfectly, and super flavorful. I completely fell in love with it and will 100% order it again. * The Sides & Drinks: The French fries were just okay... I probably could have passed on them. I also tried the Bisap/Wonjo (Hibiscus Juice); I honestly didn't really know what it was, but it just wasn't for me or my taste buds. I'll 100% be ordering delivery again, but honestly, I really look forward to going in person next time to check out the vibe and try some of their other dishes and drinks!

I booked a reservation and still we had to wait. The 2 big things frogs legs, gator boudin balls…read morewere out. That was a little disappointing, but the menu was plentiful of Louisiana foods! The food was tasty and I ate almost everything! Loved the po boy and tasted the étouffée was yummy!!! I'll be back!!! The space is like old timey bar with lots of artsy type of employees. They were all mild and pleasant. The restrooms were filthy! Like ewww! But that's because they're so busy. There's lots of street parking.

Bayou is a favorite of mine for so many reasons. I've been coming here for YEARS! St Patty's day,…read moreMardi Gras, & downtown sounds. Today I had a new experience and it has to be shared ! Have you had their Shrimp and Grits? If not, do not delay, go now and order it! Omg, the flavors !! It's an orgasm in your mouth! Our bartender, Dan V was fantastic, attentive, funny and full of recommendations. Simply, if you haven't been to Bayou on the Bay, make it your next dining experience! A few other favorites over the years: great spot for summer outdoor patio dining, they have a family dining side and and upstairs area as well . All great choices !

1st time visit, ordered ribs, the bbq sauce, potato salad & beans. All of it was so delicious!!…read moreDefinitely coming back soon!

We had the pleasure of finding this food truck at a local event. We ordered the pulled pork…read moresandwich with coleslaw and a side of fries. Everything tasted great. We could have done with a bit more barbecue sauce (and perhaps some additional side options), but there was little else to critique. The wait for food was also reasonable. And staff were engaging. Overall, a really good first experience (and definitely not a last). We've heard rumor that the owner has a fabulous banana pudding in his repertoire, and we'd like to officially cast a vote to see that on the menu.

the food here is of high quality and what we had was delicious. it became our go to while there,…read morefriendly (as it was everywhere) and not too expensive.

My son loved it. I thought it was pretty good. He had a bowl with broccoli salad & kale salad +…read morerosemary chicken. I had the Moroccan chicken which was ok. We went back & I had the tomato soup which was better. Location is great for people watching & prices are reasonable.