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When you think of the Best Restaurants in Orlando Nikki’s Place is sure to be the first to come to mind if you’ve ever been there. However, if you’ve never experienced the finer side of soul food, Southern Cuisine, then you must visit Nikki’s Place located less than two minutes from downtown Orlando. Nikki’s Place has been serving up traditional flavor soul food and catering special events in Orlando, Florida since 1999. We know what you like and how you like it!
Unassuming soul-food spot dishing up hearty classics such as fried chicken & barbecue mainstays.
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Jasmine Stratford
We wanted to eat like locals and did just that! Nikki’s Place is a nice stop on our tour of the area. The soul food menu was great. We enjoyed the southern items (neckbones, particularly)! The food portions were great, especially for the prices.
Our table ordered 4 separate meals:
1. BBQ wings, w/ yellow rice, string beans and Mac n cheese with a corn muffin.
2. Dark fried chicken platter, yellow rice, collard greens and Mac n cheese with a corn muffin.
3. Fried cat fish, yellow rice, candied yams, collard greens and corn muffin.
4. Neckbones over white rice, cabbage, black eyed peas and a corn muffin.
… moreOur table ordered 4 separate meals:
1. BBQ wings, w/ yellow rice, string beans and Mac n cheese with a corn muffin.
2. Dark fried chicken platter, yellow rice, collard greens and Mac n cheese with a corn muffin.
3. Fried cat fish, yellow rice, candied yams, collard greens and corn muffin.
4. Neckbones over white rice, cabbage, black eyed peas and a corn muffin.
꧁ღFlakita Rmrz.ღ꧂
I came here today with my boyfriend, I was visiting him to FL. and I was looking for some soul food. (Coming from Atlanta) I stay on soul food lol and I bumped into this suggestion through Google. And let me just say EVERYTHING and everyone was so inviting and the food was soooo delicious! Wish they had this place here in Atl. I can brutally say Nikki’s has been the top #1 soul food I’ve had from every state I’ve tried and tasted this place has the trophy! Omg everything was so good! I recommend this if you’ve haven’t been here! IM DEFINITELY going back before my bf comes back home! Thank you to my waitress im so sorry I suck at names. Seems she hurt her foot. (Hope she recuperates soon) she was just amazing! She reminded me of Megan the stallion. she was so great and her service was top notch! Thank you ♥️ so much for the welcoming and great food alongside with the friendliest people!
… moreijana farmer
We visited Nikki’s Place yesterday around 10 a.m. The restaurant was surprisingly empty for a Saturday morning, but we decided to give it a try. Our waitress, Tokyo, was absolutely phenomenal, truly the best part of the entire experience.
My boyfriend ordered the chicken and waffles with grits, and I ordered the pork chops with grits, a biscuit, and a side of catfish. The first red flag was being asked if we wanted to pay before or after our meal, something I’ve never experienced at a sit-down restaurant. We went ahead and paid, but unfortunately, that was the beginning of a disappointing experience.
My boyfriend couldn’t even eat his meal, his waffle was burnt, and the chicken was not edible. Both of our grits were runny and cold. My plate was mediocre at best, and for $70, it was one of the worst breakfast experiences we’ve ever had. When the untouched food was taken away, no one offered a refund or even asked if we wanted something else instead.
I genuinely try to support small, Black-owned businesses, but when you charge premium prices, the quality and care should reflect that. Sadly, this visit missed the mark completely.
… moreMy boyfriend ordered the chicken and waffles with grits, and I ordered the pork chops with grits, a biscuit, and a side of catfish. The first red flag was being asked if we wanted to pay before or after our meal, something I’ve never experienced at a sit-down restaurant. We went ahead and paid, but unfortunately, that was the beginning of a disappointing experience.
My boyfriend couldn’t even eat his meal, his waffle was burnt, and the chicken was not edible. Both of our grits were runny and cold. My plate was mediocre at best, and for $70, it was one of the worst breakfast experiences we’ve ever had. When the untouched food was taken away, no one offered a refund or even asked if we wanted something else instead.
I genuinely try to support small, Black-owned businesses, but when you charge premium prices, the quality and care should reflect that. Sadly, this visit missed the mark completely.
Jackie Ireland
Coming to Orlando to dog sit for my daughter’s and found this treasure on Google. The service was the best and the food was perfect. Portions and flavor top tier. Definitely will visit again if I’m in the area also recommend.
… moreGina Huston
Oh y’all did y’all thing for Sunday dinner! Niko was such a sweetheart on helping me figure out what to order. I forgot to post the meatloaf dinner for hubby and the cornbread muffins. I got the catfish dinner w/ yellow rice. That pineapple cake make you wanna slap somebody! These dinners were chef’s kiss!
… moreA Rod
I have been looking forward to eating from here for a long time. I have followed the restaurant for years on Facebook. When I finally got the chance to eat here i was disappointed. Maybe I caught them on a bad day I don’t know. My mac & cheese got melted on to the foam plate you can see it in the pictures. My chicken tasted off like it was reheated it was also dry. Now the candy yams that was on point absolutely delicious. The cornbread was average. I might give them another try if I do and its better I will update this review.
… moreKori Jackson
LONG REVIEW:
I moved to Orlando in March and knew I’d be hard-pressed to find a decent soul establishment. After seeing some of the reviews and the socials of the restaurant (an extremely friendly and personable woman always front and center) I figured I’d give Nikki’s a try. My first time going a few months ago, I went in and the lady collecting the money and giving food was not friendly at all! I can’t remember what entree I ordered (I do recall enjoying the gravy) but the “peach cobbler” was cakey (not doughy which I love) with a weird flavor which was not to my liking. Did not want to hold that against them, so decided to pick up again. Second time, went in and same unfriendly women took money and gave food. Cannot remember what I ordered again, but it must not have been memorable. Today (10/1) was my third time and when I tell you the food was diabolically terrible I am not exaggerating! The mac was RUNNY, the greens were sweet, the salty chicken had no flavor (how is that possible) – all of these things didn’t prompt this review, what did was the “pound cake” – it was BAD. It was cold, so I imagine that they freeze them, but even that didn’t matter. I cannot even describe the flavor!! It was disastrous!!
I now know I will never spend money in this establishment again and continue to go to the place around the corner, because their food is a better quality. Delivery guy (via Toast/Uber) was timely and perfect, food was still hot.
For those of you who enjoy Nikki’s, God’s speed!
… moreI moved to Orlando in March and knew I’d be hard-pressed to find a decent soul establishment. After seeing some of the reviews and the socials of the restaurant (an extremely friendly and personable woman always front and center) I figured I’d give Nikki’s a try. My first time going a few months ago, I went in and the lady collecting the money and giving food was not friendly at all! I can’t remember what entree I ordered (I do recall enjoying the gravy) but the “peach cobbler” was cakey (not doughy which I love) with a weird flavor which was not to my liking. Did not want to hold that against them, so decided to pick up again. Second time, went in and same unfriendly women took money and gave food. Cannot remember what I ordered again, but it must not have been memorable. Today (10/1) was my third time and when I tell you the food was diabolically terrible I am not exaggerating! The mac was RUNNY, the greens were sweet, the salty chicken had no flavor (how is that possible) – all of these things didn’t prompt this review, what did was the “pound cake” – it was BAD. It was cold, so I imagine that they freeze them, but even that didn’t matter. I cannot even describe the flavor!! It was disastrous!!
I now know I will never spend money in this establishment again and continue to go to the place around the corner, because their food is a better quality. Delivery guy (via Toast/Uber) was timely and perfect, food was still hot.
For those of you who enjoy Nikki’s, God’s speed!
Sea Rosario
If you want southern spuldfood dont go anywhere else. They’re so good they will run out and they are family owned and operated so you will feel welcomed from the moment you arrive.
… moreLiberty and Justice For ALL
This is my first time eating here and the entire experience was so wonderful. The staff was very sweet and the food was delicious. Its in the old neighborhood that i grew up in and i felt nostalgic driving to the spot. It a small place but its full of history and love. This is all reflected in the staff and definitely in the food. I cleaned my plate and my wifes plate. The prices are definitely good for what you are getting and your belly will thank you.
… moreAllie N
I really wanted to love this spot—there’s a lot of potential here, and you can tell they’re on the right track with Southern staples. I ordered the chitterling dinner with white rice, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese, and also the pig feet dinner with mac and cheese and baked beans.
The sides were okay overall. The mac and cheese didn’t really give that “made with love” flavor I was hoping for, but the baked beans were delicious. The greens had good seasoning, but there were a lot of stems, which took away from the texture for me.
The chitterlings were fairly seasoned, but unfortunately, the smell was very overpowering—even for someone who cooks them regularly and knows what to expect. They seemed like they weren’t thoroughly cleaned, with membrane still visible. I only got a few bites in before I had to stop. That’s just a personal preference, though—I know everyone prepares them differently.
The pig feet were flavorful, slightly meaty, and seasoned well.
Overall, it wasn’t quite my cup of tea, but I can see where they’re headed and appreciate the effort. I’d give it a 6/10—there’s room to grow, and I’m sure others may enjoy it depending on their taste and expectations.
… moreThe sides were okay overall. The mac and cheese didn’t really give that “made with love” flavor I was hoping for, but the baked beans were delicious. The greens had good seasoning, but there were a lot of stems, which took away from the texture for me.
The chitterlings were fairly seasoned, but unfortunately, the smell was very overpowering—even for someone who cooks them regularly and knows what to expect. They seemed like they weren’t thoroughly cleaned, with membrane still visible. I only got a few bites in before I had to stop. That’s just a personal preference, though—I know everyone prepares them differently.
The pig feet were flavorful, slightly meaty, and seasoned well.
Overall, it wasn’t quite my cup of tea, but I can see where they’re headed and appreciate the effort. I’d give it a 6/10—there’s room to grow, and I’m sure others may enjoy it depending on their taste and expectations.