Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–7 PM |
| Sunday | 1–6 PM |
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Where The Locals Go (@where_thelocalsgo) · Dumfries – Instagram
1.6K+ followers · 43 posts · Soft Opening 11/15/2025 @kayscitrinesf owners. The address is 18017 Dumfries Shopping Plaza. GPS takes you to the breezeway.
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Where The Locals Go is Kay’s second brick and mortar. They are a soul food restaurant located in Dumfries Plaza past the barber shop. The quality of all their …
Kay’s Citrine Soul Food, LLC | Dumfries VA – Facebook
. 100% recommend (24 Reviews) ; . Dumfries, VA, United States ; . Woodbridge, VA · Dumfries, VA …
Reviews
Kevin Dutton
Some of the best food around! If You looking for a good soul food place to eat at i can’t recommend this place enough. And I’m from the South so I know good soul food and this is definitely it! And the Mac and cheese is so so good! So happy this place is here. Definitely give them a try!!
… moreDeveloper Lisa
I finally got a chance to check out Where the Locals Go in Dumfries, and it’s exactly what the neighborhood needed. It’s a fantastic, Black-owned small business that clearly takes pride in what they serve.
The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful—you can tell it’s made to order. They serve HUGE ‘big back’ portions that you can get 3 meals out of.
What impressed me most was the efficiency. Despite everything being fresh, our food was ready in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect spot when you want a high-quality, hearty meal without the long wait. Supporting local gems like this is so important, and the quality here makes it easy. We will definitely be returning!
… moreThe food was incredibly fresh and flavorful—you can tell it’s made to order. They serve HUGE ‘big back’ portions that you can get 3 meals out of.
What impressed me most was the efficiency. Despite everything being fresh, our food was ready in just 15 minutes. It’s the perfect spot when you want a high-quality, hearty meal without the long wait. Supporting local gems like this is so important, and the quality here makes it easy. We will definitely be returning!
Sasha Diggs
Had a great experience at Where the Locals Go. The food was delicious. I had the whiting filet, candied yams, mac and cheese, collard greens, seafood salad, and a mango lemonade. Portions were huge, and they even threw in a free potato salad. The vibes were on point and the music made the wait enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreCindy Brown
This hidden gem is fantastic! Their food is made fresh and portion sizes are great. My meal consisted of Mac n cheese, collard greens, and fried wings and shrimp. Everything was slammin’, seasoned and floured perfectly.
… moreKhalilah Singleton
If you’re looking for soulful comfort food that tastes like home, Where The Locals Go is exactly where you need to be! I’ve followed this team since their food-truck days, and the flavor has always been unmatched, but now, in their restaurant space, they’ve truly leveled up.
The fried fish? Crispy, golden, and seasoned like grandma made it, the kind of good that brings you right back to family gatherings. And the fried lobster… pure magic! Tender, flavorful, and absolutely one-of-a-kind. Every single side feels like a holiday favorite; comforting, generous, and cooked with real love. Honestly, the menu feels like Thanksgiving everyday, and who wouldn’t want that?
The portions are great, the food is fresh, and the heart behind the kitchen can be tasted in every bite. If you want local flavor that represents community, tradition, and good cooking, make this your next stop. Dumfries has a real gem here. ️
Highly Recommend!
… moreThe fried fish? Crispy, golden, and seasoned like grandma made it, the kind of good that brings you right back to family gatherings. And the fried lobster… pure magic! Tender, flavorful, and absolutely one-of-a-kind. Every single side feels like a holiday favorite; comforting, generous, and cooked with real love. Honestly, the menu feels like Thanksgiving everyday, and who wouldn’t want that?
The portions are great, the food is fresh, and the heart behind the kitchen can be tasted in every bite. If you want local flavor that represents community, tradition, and good cooking, make this your next stop. Dumfries has a real gem here. ️
Highly Recommend!
Derrick Adkinson
The food is really really good. Tastes like I’m eating at my Aunts house. Authentic and delicious. Not too salty either, just really good food
… moreKierstan Simmons
My favorite place to eat! Food is always cooked to order, very flavorful. Customer service is 10/10 they make you feel like family ! Will always be a returning customer!
… moreMr. Robinson1911
Everything that I have had has been beyond amazing. And they serve real catfish, not swai….seasoned to perfection. There is something for everyone at “Where the Locals Go!”
… moreFrancisco Binns
5 stars. It’s about time we got something good to eat in our area.
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