Food is delicious. Customer service is friendly and efficient. The history and decor is awesome.read more

Hot great food...awesome service.....visited with family and friends....will return soonread more

This place is definitely a must try! Unfortunately the inside was closed (unsure why) we ordered…read moreand just ate in our car! The customer service was very good! Southern hospitality at its finest!! Everyone we encountered was so friendly! The food OH MY it was really good! Super tasteful (for us at least) Highly recommend trying at least once

I hear this is the go to spot in the A, for all the best soul food! 10/10! Service is on point!…read more Shoutout to the cooks! Bust down! Tell Em PC I sent you! Ambiance was superb!

A1 Soul Food is one of those places that has truly stood the test of time for me…read more This is real, down-home cooking--like a Sunday dinner any day of the week. The portions are amazing, the food is always fresh, and you can genuinely taste the consistency and care in every bite. It's the kind of place you go to when you want something filling and comforting. My personal favorites are the fried catfish and the smothered turkey legs--omg, they are so flavorful and always cooked just right. I've grown up eating here, and one thing I can say is the quality has never changed, which is rare and definitely appreciated. The vibe is simple and laid-back, but the food speaks for itself. It's all about good, hearty meals that keep you coming back. Also, if you're in the area, you definitely have to check out Wing Cafe right next door--another solid spot you don't want to miss

This spot never misses--solid soul food at a great price every time…read more Everything's good, but I'd go with the PC, neck bones, and oxtail. Don't skip the collard greens and mac & cheese.

I had a great experience at The Original Big Daddy's Dish, and I want to give a special shout-out…read moreto Sydney. When I walked in, the restaurant was busy, and it was obvious they had a lot of orders to handle. Even with all that was going on, Sydney greeted me with a warm smile, made eye contact, asked how my day was going, and made me feel like a valued customer. She was friendly, engaging, and never seemed overwhelmed despite leading the team and keeping everything running smoothly. That's the kind of customer service that leaves a lasting impression. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I can definitely see why this place stays busy. Great food is one thing, but outstanding employees like Sydney are what keep people coming back. Keep up the great work!

I usually have a phenomenal experience at big daddy's but not this time, yesterday, May 24, 2026…read more First of all, I placed a to go order so I didn't have to stand in line with the 50+ people for 45 minutes to an hour. However, when I arrived, past the order completion time, I had to wait another 20 minutes for my order. Secondly, the lima beans were way overcooked and mushy. Extremely disappointing considering I love lima beans and ordered an extra 8 oz serving. Complete waste of money and not up to par at all.. In addition, the delicious cornbread dressing had a ton of small chicken bones in it. Definitely not something that I was expect or look forward to in dressing. Very disappointing. Furthermore, I will never understand why they allow homeless people to sit at each door entry and back. One page from told them that they needed to remove them from the front doors because it was not a good look for their business and that big daddy would not be happy about it, nothing was done. On the positive side, the collard greens, broccoli rice casserole, cabbage, squash medley and baked chicken were good. Overall, this was not a great experience and I will think twice before coming back to this location. However, if you ever want to try it out, I strongly recommend ordering online and setting your pick up time for 15 minutes earlier than when you plan to arrive. That way, your order will be ready or close to ready when you arrive. And do not order the overcooked, mushy lima beans and pray that the cornbread dressing does not have a ton of small chicken bones in it, even though it is really good - you might crack a tooth o

What a great experience sitting at the bar for dinner…read more I was quickly greeted and got my drink order taken care of. I ordered a two piece white with slaw and greens. Awesome flavor! The staff let me sample the potato salad which was amazing. Was told the story about the lady that makes the pies and had a slice of pecan. Very good. I recommend you give them a try, because I will be back on my next visit to downtown. Enjoy!

The ambience was cool! Everything looked nostalgic service was fast! Food was great! First time…read moretrying collard greens and they were my favorite! Only thing I would say is that a lot of fruit flies were around and the bathroom was under well kept.

Solid soul food at this spot. I typically go for the pigs feet, boiled okra and broccoli cheese and…read morerice. If you are a pigs feet connoisseur like me, call ahead to see if they have them. I came in after lunch so most items we're gone but I begged for the last 2 trotters they had left in the back lol, the lady at the front only charged me 10 bucks for those and two sides. It appears as if there could be new management but not sure. I would say that this place never disappoints for a local,fresh, authentically and affordable soul food spot.

Good soul food that is fresh and not from a can with plenty of meat and veggie options and dessert…read more The breakfast is a big thumbs up. Cafeteria/buffet line set up that can have a line so order ahead using one of the apps if that is a concern for you. Offers inside seating. Also part of delivery apps.

Its honestly insane that I've been coming here since the beginning and have never taken the time to…read morewrite a review. I remember the first time I walked in with my bestie. RC had approached her with a flier at a gas station, informing her that his restaurant had just opened up. Anyway, I'm ordering my meal, the same meal I always get each time I go. Fried fish (whiting), collards and the baked beans (unmatched). And he goes, "What would you like to drink?".... I'm like, "What do you have?" (Assuming the usual. Sweet tea. Lemonade... I was probably gonna go with sweet tea. ) He lists sweet tea of course, and then hes like, "Kool-Aid, coke, sprite" - IM LIKE WAIT. DID YOU SAID KOOL-AID?......... He's like, "Yeah??..." Im like, "what flavor???.... "Purple?...." I had never heard of that at a restaurant, and quiet frankly, that's all I needed to know. At this point, I literally go nowhere else for soul food. Also, RC is amazing. Really good guy, and his team offer the best service as well. A job well done, always.

My my my. I had the pork chop with collard and candied yams. This meal was delicious. The pork chop…read morewas huge. I thought it was two. The meat was tender and the sides were spot on. The meal has the atmosphere of home cooking. I would order from here again. The cook service is to serve up tasty treats.

A friend recommended I checked this place out. The ambiance…read morewas welcoming and fun. And we all enjoyed the food and the regional selections. They even had a band playing which was fun and unexpected. We also loved our moonshine drinks and the specialty margarita. The service was outstanding and the bathrooms were clean, which is always important. Would love to visit this place again!

Pro tip: Sort the reviews by newest. There's a pattern... and it exists for a reason…read more I was really jonesing for some Southern food, and this was the only place close to my downtown hotel that was still open at 9pm. I sat down at the bar at 9:04pm, and placed my order for the seafood gumbo, highly recommended by the hostess (who had the personality of a bumper sticker). I looked around the place. The live band was decent. Not terrible, but definitely not good enough for me to watch. Then I waited. And waited. Thankfully, I was able to doom scroll TikTok, because my food didn't arrive till 9:52pm- the place closes at 10pm! There were 4 customers at the bar (which seats 10), and one of the other patrons sitting near me clearly was annoyed that his take-out order was taking just as long. Do yourself a favor. Do NOT come here. The food itself tasted like microwaved leftovers, and was less than luke warm..... like my son's diaper 12 minutes after he pee'd in it. The bartender was nice, but even she apologized for the long wait. Yeah.... don't do it. Stay in your hotel with Lunchables and root beer.