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    The Carolina Kitchen

    3.7 (87 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Side of collard greens and black eyed peas
    Kiana G.

    Was recommended this place by my sister so I thought I'd give it a try. Okay so first thing I noticed was that the environment was so welcoming and I LOVED that like okay. Even though there were quite a few people ahead of me and I was in absolutely no rush, the worker behind the counter still made sure to acknowledge me and when I she walks away others came over to make sure I was okay and kept an open line of communication. Now for the food, I ordered their fried pork chops with Mac & cheese, black eyed peas and a side of collard greens. Man that plate was HEAVY and for good reason because it is a bit $$ for 1 meal. The pork chops were not already out so they did make it fresh to order and I did not mind waiting because pork chops are something that can get dry quick unlike chicken. The Mac was macking, the greens was greening. My least favorite side was the black eyed peas. They were a little sweet to me and I'm more of a savory kind of gal but if you don't mind sweet then they'll be perfect for you. Your meal also comes with side of cornbread and LORD I haven't had cornbread that good since my granddads. Definitely a good spot and will be returning!

    Starr D.

    Express, No table service. There do have limited tables and seatings you can sit down after get your food from the counter. New, clean, bright vibe. Friendly staff. Good selections of seafood, meats and vegetables. Do recommend for grab and go. Do recommend.

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    Candace B.

    Soul food Chipotle The food was delicious no taste complaints over here. The service was great just SLOW especially if you order something that's not already made in the food lineup. Be prepared to wait for hot and fresh goodness. The ambiance is nice inside and they also have outside seating.

    Maricia H.

    The food was just ok. I think if it was hot it would be so much better and truly believe that some things should be made to order like the fried fish and the fried chicken. The service was quick especially since I was the only one in line at the time. The staff was super friendly and held great conversations. The resturant is nicely decorated. Has a good amount of seating.

    Carolina Kitchen

    Scrumptious food, amazing customer service, atmosphere and free parking! Thanks for welcoming my family as first timers, that was really special. See you soon!!!

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    Charles W.

    Wow! When I tell you this was a gem to find! First, the ambiance is spectacular! What a wonderful vibe! I thought I was in NYC or LA! We entered right when they opened around 11:30 on a Saturday, they announced our entry and the service is impeccable! And we had take out! They let you sample the multiple choices of food they had on the line. Clean, fresh, appetizing and delicious! I ordered whiting cooked to order, collards and potato salad! Man but that salmon and meatloaf was calling my name! My order was prepared to perfection and the potato salad was good but different as it had a little sweetness. And listen to me the desserts....man, my wife ordered the red velvet! Slap yo momma good! This experience was so good....we thought of going back tonight as they close at 10pm. Worth the trip and I hear they have locations throughout the DMV! They are on to something here! Kudos!

    Jerk chicken - Mac-n-cheese- and Green beans
    Bryan H.

    First time here but it won't be the last! The music and decor was a vibe all on its own!! The jerk chicken and the seafood creole were delicious!! We had some of the sides -- collard greens, Mac & cheese, potatoes and rice... tasted like someone's grand-momma was in the back with an apron and cigarette hanging out her mouth!! Fantastic!!! It's a little pricey but worth every penny!!

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    Tee T.

    Carolina Kitchen Express Customer Service-Brand new restaurant that just opened in Owings Mills, MD. It's the first week so lines are still long and the employees are still training. Please allow grace and patience when visiting. Also, please view the menu to help cut down your time in line. It is on the pricey side. The total of my meal was $76. My experience was great, I was greeted, questions answered and they were very helpful. It's really hard for them to hear when taking the order and my side got mixed up, but it was corrected with no problem. At the end before you pay, you are shown what your order is so pay attention so that you can ensure you receive what you want. I'm huge on quality control and that was super important to me. Food-Fish is made to order. Everything was delicious and I would try again. Creole Salmon with Macaroni and Cheese and Cabbage. *Also comes with a side of rice.-Could have used more sauce and seasoning Fried Catfish with Greens and Yams. *Also came with rice- Very Crispy fish and a huge piece Honey Cornbread- Comes with every order. I should have purchased more it was sooooo good. Ambiance-It is sooooo beautiful. This is not a sit-down-and-order type of restaurant. It's carryout with an option to sit down and eat inside. Parking- Plenty of free parking on the lot.

    The hair in the greens!
    Monet H.

    I just wanted some greens while working but decided to get a baked chicken platter. The greens had a hair in them! No it wasn't a sting it was a hair in my mouth!

    Vegan Mac and cheese, chickpeas and collard greens.
    Molbert M.

    I'm so glad I tried this place. They have the most amazing vegan food. The staff were super sweet and generous! The restaurant is a fun mix of fast casual, but with a classy sit down area with pleasant music and lightening. I got all plant based food. Mac and cheese, collard greens and curried chickpeas. They let me try the soy chunks, Alfredo and soup. All are fantastic. Especially the collard greens. They're perfectly Smokey and spicy.

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    T B.

    Nice restaurant w/friendly service & gooood food. A little pricey but what isn't these days. Wait time about 20min depending on what you order. I ordered catfish tenders $16 &Mac & cheese $8. My sister ordered rib dinner $45.

    Bbq chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens
    Ashley M.

    Love this place. I'm so happy there's a location in Baltimore. The staff is great. This is more of a carryout location since seats are limited. The food is fantastic. The bbq chicken fell off the bone. The greens and Mac were seasoned perfectly. They also have vegan options. I will be back.

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    1 month ago

    Amazing food and huge selection. Portions are large and the service is as good as the food. Highly recommended!

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    4 months ago

    Called because I was running late & the owner asked them to open the door for me! I only wanted to get cornbread & a half/half lol.

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    The staff here is very pleasant the food is good this my first time coming here Nicol w/o the E

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    4 months ago

    Great food! Pork ribs are actually grilled, and the atmosphere is amazing definitely try it out

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    I usually enjoy Yardkoo, but this time I ordered something I hadn't ordered before. I ordered fried…read morerice seafood. I substitute the scallops with shrimp. i received a large bowl of fried rice, crab meat that was almost non-existent (maybe a teaspoonful), and maybe two-three chopped shrimp. So, mostly I just had fried rice. The price was $17.99. Meanwhile, my husband ordered a fried shrimp basket. He received eight medium/large fried shrimp and two pieces of corn. His ordered was $14.00. I am very disappointed with what I received and will not order this again.

    Visited Yardkoo for the first time last week with no real expectations since there are so many…read moreseafood boil restaurants now but I must say I was impressed. The quality of the seafood for the price point was great! The restaurant is pretty small but they have a nice flow to service and seemed to manage it well. We didn't have a long wait when we arrived and the food came out quick but the small waiting area was packed by the time we were leaving so I would suggest trying it earlier rather than later. Now let's get into the food. We started with the Banging Salmon Bites and they were very delicious. Seasoned to perfection. I'm not the biggest fan of bang bang sauce and I was expecting the bites to come tossed in sauce but it was drizzled on top which I actually appreciated so I could control the amount of sauce on my bite. Next time I will ask for it on the side but I did really like it. The salmon was juicy and flavorful. For my entree I did the build your own combo with a pound of snow crab legs and 1/2 pound of headless shrimp. The combo comes with 1 corn and two potatoes and I added additional corn which was two more pieces. I had the yard mix sauce which is a combination of all of the sauces together and it was delicious. Not overly salty but actually flavorful. I did medium spice level I think next time I'll try the hot. The medium was not spicy enough for me. The seafood comes out on a hot sizzling plate which is a nice touch and actually helps keep the seafood warm longer. The drinks were also a really good price and pretty strong. Overall I really enjoyed the food will def be back to try some more menu options and maybe happy hour. Only deducted one star because our server was lacking a bit but not terrible. He just seemed to need some more training but he may have just been new.

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    Our host recommended this establishment for terrific seafood. She was not wrong! I ordered the…read moreSeafood platter so I could try a variety- cream crab soup, jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, crab cakes, salmon. First, I am very particular about salmon. This was the best I've ever had! All excellent! My companions had the shrimp potato skins- huge and scrumptious, grilled cheese with crab, fish & chips. Portions are very generous. We all got to go containers. Service- exceptional. We were there at 2 pm, so not a rush time. Our waitress was friendly, just the right amount of attentiveness. She even laughed at my jokes :) The layout was nice, giving space between tables and even some private booths available. We didn't feel crowded and could enjoy conversation.

    I stopped by on a Saturday for brunch, and one thing I liked was that it wasn't crowded, so we were…read moreseated right away. We ordered the shrimp and grits, oysters rockefeller, shrimp sandwich, french toast, crab cake benny, a coffee cocktail, and regular coffee. Overall, everything was just okay, not terrible, but not something I'd rush back for either. The biggest letdown was the shrimp and grits. It came with what looked like a spoonful of grits, which was disappointing. We mentioned it to our waitress, and she brought us some extra grits to go, which I appreciated. The crab cake benny was decent, but the crab cake itself didn't have much flavor. The $12 coffee mocktail also wasn't worth the price in my opinion. We ended up ordering the beignets for dessert, but had to send them back because they were raw in the middle. The service was okay but it could definitely be better. I will say they tried to fix the issues we brought up, which I appreciated. I've been to the O'Donnell Street location a few times, and honestly, I've had much better food and drinks there. If you're in the area and have been wanting to try this location, I'd still say give it a shot because everyone has different experiences. It just didn't wow me this time. Ratings: * ambiance: 8/10 * food: 6/10 * drinks: 4/10 * service: 5/10

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