At last, after years of seeing them place in the local top places to eat, I finally paid them a visit. They're usually closed the days that I'm in the Upper Marlboro area, but not this time! It's in the same Plaza as the Amish market, so there's plenty of parking. I stepped inside and there were a couple of chairs for waiting along the window. Otherwise, it's a small open space and there are desserts on display, I'm in you to read, and very polite staff behind the counter. I decided to get the blackened salmon and shrimp entree with collard greens and mac and cheese. I got their salts at caramel banana pudding for dessert. I decided to use my insulated bag and wait until I got to my friend's house to eat. I love the shrimp and the salmon. They were seasoned well, but not to a point of tasting too salty, which can happen at a lot of soul food restaurants for me. Unfortunately, despite the good flavor, this was the case with the collard greens, whew. Also, there is turkey in there, so don't get it as a vegetarian option! The mac and cheese was good... Not sure where I would put it in my rankings, but I enjoyed it. That banana pudding.... Whoa. It was the perfect dessert, and I would happily get it again. The salted caramel and banana balance surprisingly well. Their top rankings are well deserved, and I am looking forward to trying their wings and other items next time! read more

Spent this afternoon at one of the local wineries and was in the mood for some fried fish afterwards and stopped here on my way home. The fish was seasoned very well...my fried shrimp were tooooo salty...the mashed sweet potatoes were ok...greens bland, Mac & cheese-eehhh & the potato salad disgusting. Smh...this place has definitely fallen off since I remember...WHAT HAPPENED?! lol Isn't the saying: "things get better with time" ??? Not in this case... Oh & my hush puppies were ok...& that caramel banana pudding was tooooo freaking sweet for me... I was disappointed... was rooting for this spot! I remember when the owners were first beginning... not too many good local soul food spots that have good potato around here... & the customer service needs help! Happy Yelping! read more

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This place hits the spot each and every time. My favorites are the blackened salmon, macaroni and cheese and greens. If you are in the area and want some good soul food, don't walk...run! read more

Long time customer. Food & service is Always a hit. I order ahead and my food is always accurate, delicious and hot. Prices are very reasonable. This is a carry out establishment with space to wait for your order. Make sure you have your id if ordering online. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - 10pc wingette entree with baked beans & green beans. Side of catfish bites. Picture taken AFTER first serving eaten - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

I visited this establishment for a second time. I got the fried fish and fries, the honey lemon peeper wings, fried shrimp, and the greens. The greens and wings were delicious. When I went previously I had the fried shrimp and fish with Mac and cheese and greens. Both times the greens were good, the Mac was good also. The fish is always under seasoned and almost cooked to the point it's dryer out. The fried shrimp is good and the honey lemon pepper wing were sooo good. Cooked to perfection and the perfect balance of sweet and lemon pepper . I can't attest to the customer service because I always order online and have my husband pick up. read more

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This restaurant never disappoints. The food is always made to order, is piping hot and infused with the flavors of grandma's kitchen. Although it is a carryout themed brick and mortar. It is clean, spacious and bright. The staff, from the front to the back in the kitchen, are always so professional and nice, and they cater to your every need. If you are ever in the mood for some great soul food no matter where you are in the DMV they are worth the drive and whatever you get make sure you add an accompanied dessert and one of their delicious beverages which allow you to add in a variety of flavored syrups. This is a must go to you will not be disappointed. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Grilled salmon and shrimp with mac & cheese and collard greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

The service was fast and good, but the food was mediocre. I got the lemon pepper wings , Mac and cheese and greens. It was mediocre. The flavor was ok. I had the pineapple lemonade was yummy. read more

The service was ok. The cashier didn't seem too enthusiastic but there also wasn't any issues. There isn't anywhere to sit down and eat inside. This is more of a grab and go place. The food was a 7/10 overall. I purchased an order of garlic parmesan wings, fried fish with mac & cheese and mashed sweet potatoes. The wings were pretty good, 7/10. The fried fish was ok, 6.5/10. The Mac and cheese could've used a little more seasoning but it was still good, 8/10 and the sweet potatoes were honestly carried the whole meal, 10/10. The sides were the best part of the meal and honestly, I could've did without the fish or wings. For the quality of the food, I think it was a little overpriced. I plan to visit again so I can taste the crab cakes but other than that, I'll probably pass, unless I really want some sides lol read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Garlic parmesan wings - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Ordered the 1/2 & 1/2 platter with collards and hush puppies, along with the peach Hennessy BBQ sauce and a water. Workers were incredibly polite and welcoming, and despite being told there would be a 15 minute wait time for my order, I received my food within 5 minutes. The shrimp and the wings were delicious - very crispy and seasoned nicely (maybe could have done with a little more on the shrimp, however). The sauce was a nice pair, and neither the peach nor Hennessy flavor was overbearing. Hush puppies were equally crispy and cooked very well, while the collards were good - not terribly exciting. Will be coming back in the future! read more

This soul food carry out is one of the best tasting restaurants with the DMV. Don't expect too much of an ambience as this is only a carryout with a couple chairs for waiting. Pack your patience because the entrees are made to order. I'd recommend ordering ahead online. My only gripe is that I come here for lunch but they don't open until 1:00pm. I highly recommend the stuffed salmon. All of the sides are seasoned really well. read more

OMG! This was a tasty choice for today. Seafood Fries were DELICIOUS! The Wingette meal with 2 sides were great. Collard greens tasted very similar to mine. I think I made a great decision for today. If you are in the Upper Marlboro area near the Courthouse, please try them out. You will not be disappointed. Oh remember to bring your ID, they card to make sure everything is getting the correct order. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Seafood Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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My family's order: Pork chops w/mashed sweet potato & hush puppies Catfish w/mac & cheese & baked beans Vibe sauce wings & fries Fried shrimp w/seasoned rice & string beans Blackened shrimp w/mac & cheese & greens Hot honey/old bay wings I'm going to just tell y'all what was good (that'll be easier) Baked beans, fried shrimp and hot honey/old bay wings. Customer service was good... read more

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I went to the Amish market in Upper Marlboro yesterday (10/11) and my favorite pretzel spot was closed along with some of my other favorites, so I wasn't able to get my usual eats and I left there hungry. I was sitting in my car and saw the Vibes Southern Cuisine sign and decided to give them a try. They were a little busy, but the young lady at the counter, Aaliyah, was attentive and friendly which made the brief wait to order tolerable. The restaurant was clean and played good music. I had the pork chop entree which came with two sides and I chose the mac and cheese and cabbage. After a few minutes I got a text my food was ready. It smelled good and looked good. Everything was hot, well seasoned and flavorful. I was very satisfied with my meal, just wish I could have gotten my chops smothered. You did that Vibes Southern Cuisine! I will be back soon. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Fried Pork Chop Entree w/ Mac and Cheese and Cabbage- very good - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

I ordered online and it was ready as scheduled. The food was good and they have nice size portions. I will return.

The vibes? Better than good. (Insert "Chefs Kiss Emoji) We drive all the way from DC for this. And get here ten minutes before opening just in case. Crab cakes, half and half platter for the kids, hush puppies and the Mac n' cheese are winners for kids. For me, definitely the beans (and Mac for my often-to-frequent cheat days). Dessert? All are good but Banana bread pudding for cooler spring days hits the spot read more

Upon arrival, we got there just as the establishment was opening. We had heard great things about the restaurant, so I was really eager to finally try the food. However, our first impression was a bit disappointing. The young lady who opened the restaurant seemed to have an attitude and didn't greet us with much enthusiasm. Even though we walked in cheerfully and said, "Good afternoon," there was little interaction or warmth in return. Still, my colleague and I decided to give the restaurant a fair try. We love supporting Black-owned businesses, and with a name like Vibes Southern Cuisine, we expected some good energy and atmosphere to match. We placed our order, and I did appreciate that they text when your food is ready. However, even after receiving the text notification, we had to wait an additional 5-10 minutes before actually getting our order. There wasn't much communication or friendly engagement during that time--no updates or reassurance that our food was almost ready--which made the experience feel a bit unwelcoming. The space itself could also use a little more attention and warmth--something to make it feel more inviting and in line with the "vibes" the name promises. Now, as for the food: absolutely delicious! I ordered the 10-piece honey lemon pepper wings with mac and cheese and sweet potatoes--everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Would I come back for the food? Absolutely. But I do hope the customer service and atmosphere improve to match the quality of the food. With just a little more friendliness and attention to the customer experience, this place could easily live up to its name. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Honey lemon wings, mac n cheese, sweet potato - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

If you're anywhere near Upper Marlboro and haven't been to Vibes Southern Cuisine, you are seriously missing out. From the moment we walked in, we received a warm welcome from the two young ladies up front -- good energy. But let's talk about the FOOD. Absolutely phenomenal. Every single dish we ordered, and we ordered a little of everything, was seasoned to perfection. Not too salty, not too spicy -- just that flawless, down-home Southern flavor that hits your soul in the best way. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what they're doing. I actually felt inclined to call one of the cooks JUST to say the food was outstanding. The flavors were bold, rich, and layered -- the kind of cooking that reminds you why Southern cuisine is undefeated. The sides we order? TOP. TIER. Every single one. No throwaways, no fillers. Each side dish was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. It's rare to go somewhere and everything you order is fire -- but that's exactly what happened here. My only regret was not taking a picture of our food. The portions were generous, and every bite had us talking about how soon we're coming back. 10/10. Amazing taste, perfectly seasoned food, outstanding sides, and immaculate vibes. Vibes Southern Cuisine is officially a must-visit in Upper Marlboro. read more

We only didn't take pictures of the food because we were eating!!! I won't lie. It is kind of expensive, but it was good. We ordered the macaroni and cheese the collard greens, the peach tea wings , bbq wings and fish. For dessert I got the banana pudding. Everyone enjoyed!! The staff was very friendly and helped me pick the top items. The decor was chic and cute. Nowhere to sit inside so you just walk in and order then wait in your car. Only complaint is you can't order ahead. read more

I would highly recommend ordering ahead online because the place gets very busy, and for good reason. First and foremost, the desserts were made with love. I ordered the salted caramel banana pudding and it was on point! The seafood platter came out hot and fresh. I ordered the jumbo lump crab cake, blackened shrimp, mac and cheese, and greens. The shrimp were large, juicy and perfectly seasoned. The crab cake was a decent size with very little filler. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Jumbo crab cake with blackened shrimp, mac and cheese, and greens. - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Vibes Southern Cuisine used to be my go to weekly. The customer service is great, however one or two items are hit or miss. A great carryout of soul, and overall I would go back again and again. read more

Ima be forreal. This place is "cool". The greens are canned - for sure. Fried chicken is cool, but it's overall a little expensive. There is no vibes in this place lol, everybody looks unhappy. No seats, just branding and a tagline that says Vibes & Positivity. There isn't any lol. They texted me saying food is being bagged up at 6:30.. I walked in and they told me it was coming... 10 min later I got my food. The whole operations is slow, ineffective. Not really worth coming back to me. **REPLY TO OWNER: Hi Karen, thanks for replying. The text that I received once ordering was "(Name) your order at Vibes Southern Cuisine is being bagged. Come on in!" That doesn't mention a queue, so naturally I expected my food to be ready. Instead, someone came out and told me "they're still cooking it" and I had to wait another 10 minutes. That's really misleading. There are no chairs inside which makes waiting hard for older folks or people with disabilities like me, so if I have to wait a little, chairs would be nice to accommodate the delay. I also saw a lot of older folks waiting and with the heat outside we need to make sure people are accommodated for. And honestly, the name is Vibes, so the energy should really match that. Thanks for taking the time to hear my feedback. read more

I initially posted a 1-star review on Google and someone (it said the owner) replied stating that if I had any questions about the numerous out of stock items that I could have easily called ! That was NOT the reply I was expecting from a business that thrives on customer satisfaction . I was previously excited about trying this restaurant in my community but with that snippy response I'll happily take my coins where they are respected and appreciated ! The food might be good but in today's economy it's not just about the food it's also about how you treat your customers! Do better! read more

I have been here 3-4 times within the last two weeks, and my issue is the same! STOP FRYING CHICKEN IN BURNT GREASE!!!!! There is no reason for my entire car to smell like burnt grease. When you bite into the chicken you can smell and taste the burnt grease. CHANGE YOUR GREASE PLEASE!!! The past 3-4 times I ordered the grease was burnt and it stinks!!! Yes it's costly but it's part of the fried food business! The food is actually good and I will be back ONE more time. If the grease is burnt, I will never return. If they improve I will update my review. Also they only drizzle a very small amount of hot honey on the chicken wings and they don't allow you to pay for an additional side of hot honey...... Respectfully submitted! read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Honey hot wings - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Just visited Vibes Southern Cuisine for the first time today and it definitely lived up to the name--great food and even better vibes! I was genuinely impressed by the flavor and quality of the food. The wings and pork chops were perfectly seasoned and crispy, the lump crab cake was juicy and packed with real crab (no filler here!), and the macaroni and cheese was rich and full of flavor--exactly how comfort food should be. My husband couldn't stop raving about the Cherry Lemonade--super refreshing and just the right amount of sweet and tart. It might be his new favorite drink! We love supporting Black-owned businesses, and Vibes gave us another great reason to do so. The staff was friendly, the food came out hot and fresh, and the atmosphere was welcoming. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Still love this spot! I have ordered pretty much everything on the menu at this point. My favorite is the meatloaf. Every time I have a visitor from back home, I take them here. They get jealous whenever I say I'm going to Vibes when they're not in town. The service is still as immaculate as ever from Mr & Mrs Vibes (Andre & Karen) to their staff. No need to complain about wait times, this is a restaurant not a fast food joint. The wait time is pretty standard, about 15-20 minutes. Some times are busier than others (ie when people are getting off of work, or Amish market days Thurs-Sat). Also, this place is always on tiktok so you have to factor in viewers trying it out too. I used to wait in the cold and rain when Vibes was a food truck so I surely don't mind waiting now. A lot of times (that I've noticed) when a food truck becomes brick & mortar, the quality of food and service suffer. Not this place! I love seeing BOBs prosper. Keep up the great work :) read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Strawberry mint lemonade - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Everything was excellent from the service to the food. Best meal I had in a long time. Although it's a carry and we had to wait a while, it was worth the wait. read more

Very good food I would recommend it to everybody, but you should order before you arrive because they'll probably be a Little weight read more

This spot is close near my house in Upper Marlboro , the service was nice , clean area space and I'm so glad I found it after looking for the food truck which was even closer but the restaurant is better ! 10/10 Love this place !! Highly recommend read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Honey old bay shrimp and thai chili wings with a side of mac and cheese and baked beans . - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Big menu and amazing southern food! My grandma and I order all the time and the quality is always fresh and well seasoned to perfection!

Food is good, but in being completely transparent,there were a few times I felt it wasn't as great so I haven't been back due to inconsistencies. read more

The food is awesome. I loved the jumbo lump crab. Those shrimp were spectacular. My food was ready on-time. They don't have public restrooms, a dining room, or napkins. I would've loved a napkin with my food. You'll eat good. Just bring your own napkins. I didn't have dessert. I love supporting Black-owned and -operated spots. It's very hole-in-the-wallish. read more

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Food was good Mac and cheese wasn't my fav Loved the honey lemon pepper wings and the hush puppies!! Those are a 10/10 I got a pineapple strawberry lemonade and wheeewww it's good but it's def sweet! I love it no complaints! Salted caramel banana pudding was ok I prefer more cookies but that's a personal preference! All in all great restaurant. They didn't txt when the food was ready so be sure to check back after ordering. The restaurant has limited seating so it's order and pick up ! They only have Alfredo on Thursday Meatloaf on Sats! Hope this helps read more

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Dessert is to die for! However..... food is a bit salty, drinks are a bit sugary. Enjoyed seeing people supporting a black business.

I've been here enough times and I have sampled enough items to give this spot 5 stars. The collards are superb by the way. read more

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Delicious but expensive I enjoyed wings fish and banana pudding taste home made not a sit down an eat restaurant

This was an excellent soul food place. The fish was very tasty. It is strictly carry out and the service was OK. There was a lot of people there so you know the food was good. read more

I'm new to the area and this was recommended by a friend and I was very very hungry. It's in a shopping mall area so there's plenty of parking. I went on a Friday evening and was happy to see that the line was not too long. It is take out only and they have a pretty extensive menu. It was only about 15 minutes from the time I ordered to when my order was ready. They take your name and phone number so that you can step outside or maybe run some other errands in the mall because it's near the Amish market. Portion sizes are pretty good. I got the whiting with mashed sweet potatoes and collards. My friend got the bang bang shrimp and it was supposed to be mac & cheese and collard's but they accidentally put Sweet potatoes in. We didn't realize it until I was already back at the house. I am a huge fan of whiting and not everybody prepares it correctly. This was pretty good. Not great but pretty good. I was also wondering if it was actually whiting because it was a pretty thick piece and whiting is not usually that thick. It was season decently. The sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for me which is unusual because I have a big sweet tooth. But it was a little too sugary. The collards were on point. I tried some of my friends mac & cheese and it was interesting almost as if the pasta is made in a broth. Overall it was good when I'm looking for some Southern cuisine in the area again I might go back. read more

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Mash sweet potatoes str8 bomb. Honey bbq shrimp, bomb, green beans bomb. Broiled crab cake, bomb. read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Broiled crab cake, honey bbq shrimp, sweet mash taters, & green beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Got the shrimp pasta along with the hot honey old bay wings and the flavored lemonade. The pasta was OK, but I did have to add more seasoning to it but after I did that, it was amazing. The hot honey old wings are always 10 out of 10. I get those every time I come no matter if I'm ordering something else I have to get the wings. The lemonades are all amazing. It doesn't matter which flavor you get or which combo of flavors you get it will be totally worth the price. Overall, if you don't know what to get then I always recommend the hot honey old Bay wings with a side of their green beans which are also fire, and don't skip the lemonade! read more

Vibes Southern Cuisine - Shrimp & chicken pasta - Food Trucks Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Now, these were some delicious wings! We purchased Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, and Thai Chili for a last minute gathering and we were not disappointed--everyone loved these wings. The service was quick and the Staff was very friendly and helpful. The Restaurant had delicious looking desserts in the showcase and the Restaurant was spacious, clean and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more