Egirl Kalamanani
Ordered three types of fried fish. I have to say that I like that they make them fresh to order. Size portions are decent. Catfish was our favorite with the red snapper second. Do note the fish is fried, so if you have salt or dietary issues I would skip for now. Collard greens with pork was good and not too overcooked. Food is comfort food, not fancy. Place was busy so that’s a sign of good food. Prices were very reasonable. Take out only. Food is packaged well. Staff is mellow, so just place your order and move on.
… moreDee Sanford
When I want a good “to go” soul food dinner, this is where I go. You can see the prepared dishes in the glass case. The selected is expansive, i.e., three choices on Collard greens. I enjoy the smothered chicken with rice, gravy, and greens with pork. Nothing fancy. Just hardy portions (2 meals) and the tasty soul food selections you want. Fried catfish, fried chicken, and ribs are also available. Dine in is available in two areas.
… moreJetta Wright
I really hesitated to write this review but we were so disappointed. We had a variety of dishes from catfish, fried chicken, greens, yams, Mac and cheese, peach cobble and sweet tea. Nothing was good… the tea was watered down, Mac and cheese flavorless and dry, chicken tastes old or fried in old grease. Greens were decent but the yams nothing special. The peach cobbler was a big cup of soggy peaches and soggy crust. We drove a long way to patronize this business. The overall feel was the food is not fresh. I understand Bankhead has been in business for several years so apparently many people like the food. This is just our experience and opinion. But first impression is lasting and we will not be back.
… morerobert
This place was pretty good for the most part. I would have given a better but the Fried Chicken was a little dried out and the Sweet Tea was a little old. The chicken did have some good flavor though. The best was the BBQ Shredded pork over a bed of potatoes which also had amazing flavor. High scores and i would go back for just that. The Black-Eyed Peas were good over a well cooked white rice.
… moreJonathan koldewyn
Called in a phone order for the 6 piece catfish family meal with red beans and rice and potato salad as sides with a order of peach cobbler as dessert. They quoted me 15 minutes until it was ready. Got to the store around the 15 minute mark and was told it was gonna be a little longer. No problem, the fresher the fish the better in my book. When my order came out, not more than 8 minutes past the quoted time, the counter lady apologized. They are always kind the hospitality here is top notch. Look no further for the best soul food and service in San Diego.
… moreTheresa Terry
Ordered the smothered chicken, greens and green beans. Hubby had catfish, yams and Mac and cheese.
Let’s start with the location. Perfect location. Good seating. Quick service. Everyone was so nice! Reminds of my grandmothers house. Old school. I was looking for the plastic couch. (In a good way #memories)
As for the food… mac and cheese was the best we ever had. Ever! Greens could easily rival mine. So so good. The smothered chicken and catfish were seasoned to perfection. Large portions too.
Now the not so good. Them green beans and yams came straight out the can with not one ounce of seasoning, tailoring, or flavoring. I so wish they were great like the rest of the meal but not so.
Even with that minor misstep this is probably one of the best soul food spots I’ve ever been to and trust me I’ve traveled. I highly recommend stopping in, stepping back into grandmas livingroom and enjoying a meal made with so much love.
Edit: how dare I forget the peach cobbler!?!?!? Baaaaabyyyyy. When I say slaps? That cobbler slapped. Get some!!!
… moreGemima Placide
California vibes with southern hospitality with good ol ol ol southern home cooked meals. I had 2 fried catfish and red snapper dinner with 2 sides, which includes something to drink. The food was so excellent, the fish was not over fried with the perfect amount of seasonings. Collard greens were cooked to perfection, not too mushy but not hard either, and of courses you have the 3 options to choose from. Cornbread is both fluffy and crispy on the edges and savoring with every bite. Butter cake moist and not overly sweet. Arnold palmer drink was good also. This place is an absolute gem
… moreCathey Casanova
I always order the fried chicken and fried swai fish with my mac n cheese and corn bread its my go to and Cassidy is favorite fryer Betty is cool too . Go ahead and get you some !
… moreDanielle M
Yum! The fried chicken was super hot and fresh, so delicious! They were out of greens so I’ll have to try them next time but I got mac and cheese and red beans and rice. I also got a sweet tea which I personally liked better than other places around here. Also, I think it’s a really good price for a filling meal! (No eating in right now but it’s coming soon)
… moreDarrius Nowell
Ordered the “chicken gumbo” Sunday evening and got home to see I received what looks like hog slop! First off, gumbo is a soup base, who puts that in a plate? Next, the ingredients were terribly cheap, there were cut hotdogs in it? Hot dogs?!? Sausage, yes, but hot dogs?! There was frozen vegetables dumped into this disgusting mess they call “chicken gumbo”. The mac & cheese had a strange smell and had zero seasonings in addition to being made with what seemed to be Kraft cheese product, not real cheddar. Very dissatisfied and disappointed. This is not what “soul food” is supposed to be! Absolutely disgusting!!!! Do us all a favor and close this business before you make someone sick!!
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