We stopped by touch of soul to try their food on our way to San Francisco . Touch of soul is…read morelocated within an area where parking is much like downtown street parking but it is plentiful. The location is on a cute little corner and had patio seating . The service is so kind that it makes up for the next part of the review which gives the food a 3/5. The fried shrimp didn't have much seasoning but was crispy. The red beans and rice was a little mushy and had more beans than rice. The potato salad was lacking in flavor. These sides 3/5 I did enjoy the collard greens, cabbage, and the Mac and cheese. My partner said the cabbage should have had some meat in it to make the flavors more robust. I like it without the bacon and meat personally. It caters to a more vegetarian clean eating crowd. If it was in the stock I'm not sure... these sides were a 4/5 The oxtails we ordered was DELICIOUS. Probably some of the best most tender oxtail I could buy from a restaurant . 5/5!!

My experience with this restaurant has been inconsistent, but my most recent catering order was…read moreextremely disappointing. The first time I visited, it was late in the evening and they had already sold out of several items. The food I did try was average at best--about a 2.5/5. The second time, I went with someone who knew the owner, and the experience was completely different. Everything was excellent--easily a 5/5. Based on that visit, I felt confident enough to place a large catering order for a Black History Month event at my job. I ordered yams, dressing with gravy, greens, mac & cheese, fried catfish, fried chicken, cornbread, peach cobbler, and German chocolate cake. The total came to $590, which I paid immediately after confirming via text. I requested that the food be ready by 2 PM since the event started at 3 PM. When I arrived, nothing was ready. There was also confusion about my order--they initially only prepared one dessert, even though I was charged for both cobbler and cake. I had to show proof of my order to resolve that. As the food slowly became available, I was handed trays one at a time with no assistance, meaning I had to carry everything to my car by myself. On top of that, the cornbread I ordered was never provided. The food wasn't fully ready until around 3 PM, which caused delays for my event. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match my previous experience either. The fried catfish pieces were extremely small--more like nuggets than full portions. The dressing was undercooked and even had large turkey bones in it, which was unacceptable. The greens had excessive liquid, which I had to drain before transporting them. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. Order accuracy was a 1/5, timeliness and service (including lack of assistance) was a 1/5, and food quality was about a 2.5/5. Based on this experience, I will not be returning. For catering orders or anything from a local soul food restaurant I'd highly recommend Ys Choice.

A warm, welcoming spot with flavorful comfort food that keeps you coming back…read more Finally made it back to Sacramento for a post-op visit and had to stop here. I hadn't been since last summer and was happy to return. Parking can be a bit hectic, but once you're inside, the atmosphere makes up for it. It's a family-owned spot, and you can feel it right away -- everyone is kind, welcoming, and takes the time to check in on you. We came for breakfast, but they also offer lunch and barbecue options, so there's plenty to choose from depending on when you go. They've also expanded and now have a location in Elk Grove. I ordered the French toast plate, which came with thick-cut slices of bread, eggs, and bacon. The French toast was soft on the inside with a nice golden finish, full of flavor without being overly sweet. The eggs were well seasoned, and the bacon was cooked just right. BB ordered the cheeseburger with fries and a side of grits. The burger was juicy with grilled onions and melted cheese, and the fries had that crispy, beer-battered texture. Everything came out hot and satisfying. Overall, a great spot for comfort food with genuinely friendly service. Definitely planning to come back -- especially for the biscuits and gravy next time.

Out in Sacramento for work and was craving southern food near my hotel. This placed popped up on…read moregoogle so I decided to stop in. I did not realized how busy this place was. I ordered the country fried chicken smothered with gravy to go. For someone who grew up in Texas I was somewhat hesitant to try it but it did not disappoint.. Ambiance of the restaurant looked like it was right out of a small town in the south Great family owned place. Thank you Monica for the recommendation!!

Just found out yesterday that this place has closed BUT will be reopening - yay!! Super good bbq…read morewith the southern hospitality! The workers here are so kind and it feels Like your neighborhood bbq place. Looking forward to their reopening. Highly recommend!

Service: absolutely southern hospitality type service . Super friendly and goign above and beyond…read moreto make it special for you. Food: fried catfish was prolly the best I've ever had and the bbq was Smokey and tasteful. Banana pudding wasn't crazy sweet and delivered great balance. Parking easy and plentiful

I love this place. I love their ox tails, triple plate, chicken and shrimp, fish plate and bb ribs…read moreon weekends. See you soon

Lord where do I even START!! This place is amazing beyond belief I'm not kidding!…read more We made a reservation for a company luncheon with 16 of us. Made it 1 week in advance and they were set and ready for us! The employees are so sweet and helpful and the food came out before the other half of the table even finished ordering I'm not kidding! The fried chicken combo (3 piece) was phenomenal! I got Mac n cheese with yams and cornbread and then added on a chili for extra $ Everything was piping hot so it was very fresh. The chicken was juicy as all hell and that flavor oh my gosh! Best fried chicken I've ever had. The yams were so sweet and flavorful all the way through, and the Mac n cheese had a nice crust with the perfect creamy texture to it! The cornbread was as good as any and the chili beans had the perfect kick! I do prefer a more soupy meat based chili myself but no complaints here! A lot of my coworkers had the fried fish and were RAVING about it! The type of fish they use really shows in the taste and quality! The spicy fried fish was good as well and the sea food gumbo was also delicious all according to the table! Prices are to be expected, it's not your cheapest option but babe it's the yummiest so get on over there! The inside is cute and cozy and they accommodated our party size nicely. They had some good music playing in the kitchen too which we appreciated! Nonetheless DONT MISS THIS PLACE! Please come support and give them your business! Not too many soul food places in Fresno so make this your go to fr!

Stopped by to pick up a meal. I had order this from To good to Go…read more I got a nice sample of some of the different meats. Tender and smoky brisket and a couple of hot links.it also included a corn bread muffin. The sides were mac and cheese,and sweet yams. Both tasted great. It was very well organized. They also threw in free sweet tea. There was enough brisket to make a nice fat sandwich for lunch

I wanted to like this place so bad, especially with the abundance of 4 and 5-star reviews. But I…read morethink that was part of the problem. I went in with really high expectations. To me, the food ended up being just okay. It definitely wasn't bad, but a lot of it was dry and pretty average when it came to seasoning and flavor. Now, you might be thinking, "What do I know about good BBQ?". To be fair, I'm not claiming to be a BBQ expert. But I do know I've had BBQ at other well-known spots around the Bay Area and even in Texas that was much more flavorful, juicy, and moist. FOOD: 7/10 A lot of us ordered brisket-based dishes, and unfortunately, the brisket was pretty dry. Even after dipping it in their BBQ sauce, it was still dry, the sauce mainly just added flavor. For my sides, I got the potato salad and coleslaw. The potato salad was good! The coleslaw, however, was pretty mid. It mostly tasted like plain cabbage and could've used a bit more flavor. The cornbread had a nice, slightly toasted exterior, but the inside was very dry and crumbly, making each bite fall apart. I was especially excited to try the banana pudding because I'd been craving it for the longest time, and thankfully, it didn't disappoint. It had that classic creamy pudding texture, the vanilla wafers were perfectly soft, the whipped cream was smooth, and overall I really enjoyed it. SERVICE: 9/10 Ordering is done through a QR code on your phone, and the staff brings everything out to you. We had barely submitted our order when our drinks and dessert arrived, and our entrées followed shortly after. Everything came out surprisingly fast. We also had the chance to meet Juju, who is Jackie's cousin (Jackie is the owner and chef). If you look at the menu, there's actually a section featuring Juju's specialty teas and juices. She was honestly the sweetest and funniest person. I absolutely adored her! She was so fun to chat with and shared that a lot of well-known Bay Area names have stopped by Jackie's, including LaRussell, E-40, and members of the 49ers. It was such a nice interaction and definitely one of the highlights of our visit. AMBIANCE: 7/10 The restaurant is simple and spacious with plenty of different seating options. If you're looking to grab a drink, they also have a bar area. The restrooms are downstairs. The sink and toilet were kind of going through it but they got the job done. There's parking available both upstairs and downstairs. Just be careful because the parking spaces are pretty tight and narrow. Overall, I can definitely see why people enjoy this place, but for me, the BBQ just didn't live up to the hype. I'm glad I got to try it for myself. It was definitely a situation where you need to try it for yourself despite the reviews.

Had an absolutely delicious lunch at my first time at Fixins. This is one of those restaurants I've…read morealways known about & finally got a chance to try. Started with the fried deviled eggs. They were decent, but I probably wouldn't order them again. Next were the mains. Oxtail over rice, Fried fish, and fried chicken. Everything great, but the oxtail was easily my favorite & probably the best oxtail dish i've had from a soul food restaurant. Tender and delicious. On to the sides. Mac & cheese, yams, potato salad, country gravy over rice. Again, all great, but the mac & cheese stole the show. We all know how hard it is to find good restaurant mac and cheese, and this one definitely stood out. Friendly staff & food came out hot and fresh. This spot is definitely going to become a go-to whenever in Sacramento.

* Good food * Good drink…read more* Cool ambiance * Nice guest * Street Parking can be challenging * Happy hour deals * Full bar/ bar seating * Signature drinks * Efficient bartender * Nice wine selection * Outdoor seating options with misters during warmer weather * Lots of "fixins" * Yummy Desserts * Portion size: average * Friendliness 1-10: 7 * Service with a smile 1-10: 6 * Noise level 1-10: 6 * Communication, recommending and suggesting food, drink and dessert items 1-10: 5 * Clean restrooms *Caution‼ Hot water temperatures in restroom may be too hot for children.

Went for some fish, haven't been to JJs for years and thought I'd give it another shot. Customer…read moreservice was non existent, guy did not care about me obviously. He got my order wrong and over charged me. Vibe was dim, felt a bit depressing in there honestly. Ordered the jumbo shrimp and the Sole. Shrimp was good, Sole was horrendous. Banana pudding was obviously fake flavoring. Will NOT be returning ever again.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on Fruitridge Rd in between Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Mendocino Blvd (nearby the Chevron and Taqueria El Paisano) THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - very much a hole in the wall; smells good though! THE MENU: - JJ's special - fish orders - fish by the piece - fish combo - chicken orders - chicken by the piece - chicken combo - side orders - kid's meal - desserts - beverages WHAT WE ORDERED: - jumbo shrimp - chicken 4 piece thighs - chicken 3 thighs (legs were out) 3 wings combo - collard greens - red beans and rice THE TASTE: - all the food was HITTING for us (the fried stuff anyway) - collard greens and the red beans and rice were just OK - all the condiments were great too! first time personally seeing lemon juice packets! CUSTOMER SERVICE: - not the most bubbly personality, but got the job done

I really enjoy creole food and this is one of the only places in the bay to serve this cuisine. I…read moregot take out. Crawfish Beignets (5/5): You have to eat this fresh! Although it is pricey, the warm fresh powerful flavor of the filling will make you forget about it. I want to try other dishes on their menu next time.

We went on a day date. Parking was simple enough to find. The place is not fancy at all but the…read moreservice was good and the food was good. Not quite southern but adjacent. The greens were not soft enough. It needed a bit heat and sugar. But they were edible. Beans and rice were ok. Too much sausage imo. I ordered shrimp n grits and again they were ok. Too sweet and too greasy. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. For dessert I got the banana cream pie and it was good. Not too sweet, really creamy, loves the crust. I'd probably go again and try something different. Price point was good