The food was so good, I don't like ordering uber eats normally, but I was like this looks pretty…read moregood I'll order that. The catfish beautifully deep fried to the point that by the time it got to my house it was still so crispy. The way my mouth felt when I bit into the thiner crunchy parts tooo! The presentation of the food is beautiful as well. So so good, I'm definitely taking my bf here since he's never tried soul food before It brought me back to when I was younger at the family cookouts. If I didn't have homework due tonight I'd definitely be taking a good food nap right now. Its so good I want to ask the owner to adopt me just so I could eat this food for free all the time

Visited Marie's for the first time for lunch on Saturday. Heard lots of great things from friends…read moreabout the food they were serving. Upon entrance, you're greeted by nice staff. The venue is a bit small, so seating is limited. I tried the pork chop meal with fries and ordered some à la carte lemon pepper wings as well. The food was delicious. Cooked well and the volume of food was worth the price. Would recommend!

Love this place. Always tasty & service is fast. Being a MN guy, and after witnessing someone turn…read morevery uncomfortable after eating the top heat, my max heat stops at medium. Which I get with the sandwich because of yummy super soft bun. And then I will get a mild stripe. So satisfying.

My husband has been been reading about this newer restaurant that has hit the Madison area. We…read morehappened to be close by around the lunch hour so took the opportunity to try it out. I didn't know what to expect as I didn't take the time to check it out. When we walked into the restaurant I reality is a fast food chain. This particular restaurant is in what use to be a Hardies. It had a cool decor and we were welcomed upon entry. As we were looking o er the order board the cashier asked us if this was our first time and replied yes. He explained the spice levels and what we could substitute for sides etc. We both ordered the #3 with cheesy fries and a drink. Our meal included a chicken slider that had coleslaw and a sauce. It was more of a sandwich than slider, and another large piece of chicken that was like a half of a breast that laid on top of a piece of white bread. Dill pickle slices, a side of sauce and the cheesy fries rounded out the meal. The sandwich was delicious with the combo of coleslaw and sauce. The larger piece of chicken was surprisingly very tender and moist. The French fries were ok. If I were to go back I would skip the cheese topping. We both jumped in the ice tea as they had unsweetened, sweet, raspberry and peach. We got the sweet tea and it was pretty weak. We head south every winter and usually if I get sweet tea I will mix a little unsweetened tea into it. This sweet tea was ok with the sweetness for me but it seemed really watered down. I'm not one for fast food but I would stop back here for a piece of chicken or take out a bucket. I'm not sure how they make their chicken but it had a dry rub over a light texture, thinking the chicken may be deep fried and then Tossed in the dry rub. Our rub was medium heat. It was borderline spicy enough but next time we may try the next step in the hot spice.

Landed early in Madison and wanted something close to the airport. This was the perfect spot !!! We…read morearrived and were greeted by the friendly barista. We ordered a donut ( orange dream) , bacon egg and cheese sandwich and a coffee everything was great and flavorful. The prices were also reasonable about $13 for everything!!! Next time we come back we will have to try the fried chicken .

Fantastic! The…read morefirst time I was here, was a bit hesitant about going back; yet growing pains seemed to be properly aligned and these folks are the best around! Was in late and managed to score cauliflower wings (yeah, so good they SELL OUT!) - get these Donuts too, be early or find yourself too late, for real, Everything here is delicious at first & then beyond craveable later, will be back

Second visit -- first time at the new location -- and unfortunately a disappointing one. I was…read moregenuinely excited to bring a friend and support a local spot I've enjoyed in the past. The décor and overall aesthetic are lovely, but the food and service didn't come close to matching the first time. The biggest issue was temperature. Majority of food on the plate was not hot and not warm -- not the chicken, not the rice, not the beans. At the previous location, you could see the chickens roasting on the spit, and the food arrived hot and fresh. Here, I'm not sure what's happening behind the scenes, but the food temps indicate it had all been sitting. The only item that was freshly prepared were the plantains. I didn't bring it up to the server because she was checked out the entire time, and honestly, I can't expect her to remedy the kitchen if she can't bring waters. Why is the kitchen sending out food that clearly isn't hot? Is it being held in a steamer? If so the temps are not being checked and that becomes a food safety issue beyond quality‑control issues. Service itself also missed the mark. The pretty glasses are small -- though pretty-- and I had to flag the server down for refills. Same with the sauces that are supposed to come with the meal; they only arrived after I asked. To be clear it was 1:00 on a Monday and there was one other table in the place at arrival, and one table after our arrival. I had been planning another visit to introduce a different friend, but after this experience, I don't think I'll be returning. I hope things improve, because the new space deserves better execution than what's currently coming out of the kitchen.

OMG this place - it felt like getting a home cooked meal in a tropical wonderland. I came here with…read morea group of friends after it came highly recommended. This place has such a fun atmosphere, it's bright and cheery and full of greenery and bright colors. Just what was needed in the midst of March snowfall. We came for lunch so I didn't have a chance to try and of the fun sounding alcoholic beverages on their drink menu, but it's on my list to come back here. I ended up getting the arroz con pollo. Perfectly cooked chicken over cilantro rice with a bunch of yummy stuff in it! There were two different sauces on the table, I don't even know what they were, but I used both on my rice (even though it didn't need any help) and they were delicious. If I had a complaint, I wish there was an option (charge me $2 extra?) to have the chicken taken off the bone... probably one of my least favorite things to do but I feel I'm in the minority. It wasn't super busy when we went, but our server was still very attentive and kind. Can't wait to come back.

Ambiance is definitely lacking here, but the food is a good deal. Not "great" wings, but passable…read more I can only speak to my time there but the service wasn't good. Sitting in the bar area, I had to wave down the server who said "I forgot you guys were here". Not the worst, but far the best - 2 stars

Great spot for lunch! Visited here for the first time this week. Super helpful employees to help…read morenavigate the menu. Lots of choices!! The wings were excellent and I really enjoyed my chicken Caesar wrap. The onion rings were top tier as well as the hand cut fries. We enjoyed the Alabama BBQ sauce. More of a white BBQ. So good! Would highly recommend this place for a lunch if you're near the square or on state street.

Mr. AATOTD's Review - Sista's Chicken & Fish…read more BABYYYYY... let me tell you something! If you're looking for some real down-home cooking in Madison, you better put Sista's Chicken & Fish on your list! From the moment I called, they were friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. That's how you start a great experience! I ordered the Three-Meat Special: Frog Legs Catfish Chicken Wings French Fries Greens Macaroni & Cheese The only thing I was missing was a couple slices of bread to soak up every last bite! Now let's talk about these frog legs... They don't use the traditional cornmeal breading. They use a seasoned tempura batter, and WOW! It gives the frog legs a light, crispy texture that's in a league of its own. The chicken? Absolutely amazing. There's a reason they're known for it! But BABYYYYY... let's talk about that CATFISH! That fish was thick, meaty, flaky, and seasoned with just the right amount of lemon pepper. Fried to perfection with a crispy outside and tender inside. Every bite was on point! Overall, this was some of the best soul food I've had in Madison in a very, very long time. And don't forget... Wednesday is the day to go! They've got a special you don't want to miss. My rating: 5 out of 5 Stars If you're hungry for real comfort food made with love, get yourself over to Sista's Chicken & Fish. Baby... go check them out! -- Mr. AATOTD

Visited Sista's for the first time for lunch on Saturday with friends. The venue is connected to a…read moregas station and shares a small parking lot. Upon entrance, there are 3 small tables that fit around 6 guests. We didn't have trouble getting a table (as most folks do take out). Heard great things about their wings and tried their dry rub lemon pepper wings along with their catfish. The wings were excellent - very crispy, well-seasoned, and had plenty of spice. The catfish was also cooked well. I enjoyed their hot sauce, bbq sauce, and jerk sauce. The food was fried well and not too oily. Overall, had a great experience - would recommend.

Really clean restaurant and great food. Great service too it was fast. We ordered the blackened and…read moreit took a little longer but they told us.

Slowest place i have ever seen. What happened staff change just terribke slow service…read more Not recommend

If you're a wing person, this place deserves a spot on your radar…read more The setup is counter service -- think along the lines of Culver's. You walk up, place your order at the bar, grab a number, and find a table. Tables are first come, first served, so if you see one open, take it. Drinks are a cooler of options or beer and soda on tap. Cash is preferred -- there's a fee if you pay with a card. The vibe is Wisconsin dive bar, in the best way. I ordered the dry rub wings. The flavor was fantastic -- the kind where you don't need a sauce, but you reach for the ranch anyway because it's that good. Seriously, that ranch dressing could go on anything. My best friend got the original wings and said the heat level is comparable to BW3 medium -- noticeable but not overwhelming. If you like wings, Chicken Licks is worth the trip.

TL; DR: hole in the wall place, good sauces, and great fried pickles…read more Visited on a Saturday at 11:45am and the place was busy with locals at the bar and sitting at the tables. They have great fried pickles and yummy onion rings (could have given more in the basket though). The Wings (house original) are good, but could have more meat on them. The house original buffalo sauce was a great ratio of heat to taste. I did overbuy ranch sides on accident, so learn from me and note that the side sauces are decent sized.