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Best Soul Food Restaurants in Essex

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A photo of The Elkridge Furnace Inn restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3141)
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• Soul food • Elkridge
Booked 11 times today
From arrival to departure the service, meal, drinks and ambiance were perfect. Amazing way to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. We will visit often.
A photo of Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Gambrills restaurant
4.2
Awesome(164)
€€€€
• Soul food • Gambrills
Booked 4 times today
Janice our server and the manager I am sorry did not get his name were outstanding. Miss Toya even made a low key visit which means she cares a great deal about her business. The place is a good experience I really enjoyed it.
A photo of Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5531)
€€€€
• Soul food • Columbia
Booked 33 times today
Party of six for Gram's birthday... The server was friendly and knowledgeable. Easily accommodated a food allergy. Steaks were amazing, and the wine was a perfect pairing. Iron Bridge never fails to impress.
A photo of 18th & 21st restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1877)
€€€€
• Soul food • Columbia
Booked 26 times today
Celebrated my mom's birthday. Everything from the drinks to the appetizers to the entrees were great. My mom really enjoyed the crab and corn chowder and I really liked the seafood bouillabaisse. Our server, Saphia, was great.
A photo of Miss Toya's Creole House - Silver Spring restaurant
4.3
Awesome(332)
€€€€
• Soul food • Silver Spring
Booked 9 times today
It was a very welcoming and inviting restaurant/ dining experience. The food was well done, flavorful, and enough to satisfy. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the food choices. I will definitely dine there again!
A photo of Copper Canyon Grill - Glenarden restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3508)
€€€€
• Soul food • Lanham
Booked 27 times today
The food was awesome and the service spectacular! Our server was pleasant, attentive and checked on us to make sure everything was going well.
A photo of Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen - Laurel restaurant
3.8
Excellent(164)
€€€€
• Soul food • Laurel
Booked 3 times today
I had a wonderful time at the Jazz Bunch this past Saturday, July 25th, celebrating a birthday with friends. From the hostess to Cameron, our waitress, the food runners and even Mr.Frank (I believe that was his name) - the saxophonist, we were handled with so much care. The food was delicious, came out timely, and was most definitely worth the cost! We will definitely be back
A photo of Fallston Barrel House restaurant
4.5
Awesome(626)
€€€€
• Soul food • Fallston
Booked 2 times today
Another AWESOME Night at The Barrel! from the first notes of The Trio (Fahey, Prosser & Schocket) & the first bites of Crab Dip (always delicious!) - It was a great way to kick-off the Weekend! Service was spectacular, Hosts Bill & Elle made sure everyone was taken care of, and the Live Music was Awesome! Good Times, indeed!..
A photo of Sly Rooftop Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(100)
€€€€
• Soul food • NoMa
Booked 4 times today
Such a fun place! Great music and ambience. Food was great!
A photo of Provost restaurant
4.1
Excellent(140)
€€€€
• Soul food • Brookland / Brentwood
Everything Was Soooo DELICIOUS!!!! Great Service! Everybody was happy with the Restaurant Choice!
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