Southern Kitchen

Update on my 2nd visit... Saddened by how I was sat in a corner and forgot about. I have been waiting for my food even just a side of corn cakes for over an hour. I haven't been checked on while ALL the tables around me have been asked if they need anything or a refill on their drinks. Again, I have been here for over an hour with one drink and no customer service. Went to use the bathroom and there is a needle on the ground and pee all over the toilet. Again, very saddened by my 2nd visit. Went from a solid 5 star rating to 2 stars. The best southern cooking I've had since my grandma's cooking! Thank youuuuu!

Outstanding all around.

Had the catfish sandwich with red beans and rice and some fried green tomatoes and it was perfect - while I was waiting I saw someone get chicken and I already know I’ll be back to try that soon!

This food was absolutely below what I expected. Pancakes were bland plain and no flavor. The chicken I ordered was undercooked and just not appeasing at all. No one enjoyed their food, and it was four of us. Wasted 100 and won't return. Only remembered to take photos of chicken, which was rubbery, not cleaned throughly, and just not happy with food!

I came here last week and got the 6th ave platter to share. Everything was amazing. I’m not a hush puppy girl so I can not give my opinion but the YAMS. EVERYTHING! I thought about them for the past 7 days and could not get them out of my mind. The Cajun catfish amazing the chicken? Amazing. The drinks so good but you will want to sip or have some water too. This time we got the Cajun catfish strips and the fried chicken sandwich. We decided to try the greens and mashed potatoes to switch it up but of course had to get a side of yams. Nothing disappointed and if anything only made my week better. Please come here and they will fill you up. This restaurant can take my money any day

Finally got a chance to visit Southern Kitchen! The parking lot is pretty tiny and was full, but I was able to find parallel parking on the street outside the restaurant easily. I got the 6th Ave platter so I could try things out. I really liked the Cajun catfish fingers and I would probably skip the chicken and go straight for those or try the brisket next time. They definitely don't make things zesty/spicy, they leave that to you to put hot sauce on, which I am fine with. I loved the big quart jar of strawberry lemonade. I've never been served lemonade topped with whipped cream before and it was surprising when it arrived at the table but I tackled it with glee. It delicious. Drawbacks: the fried chicken, though not too greasy with tasty, crispy breading, was a bit dry and unseasoned tasting on the inside, the corncake arrived at the table too cold to melt butter, and they were out of fried green tomatoes. The space is a bit cramped and although it's all on one level, it might not be the best for a wheelchair user. The space does provide a cozy feeling, though. During my meal many regulars came in to pick up food and were greeted warmly by the servers who knew them by name. I definitely see why this beloved soul food restaurant is a Tacoma institution. I'm sure I will be back. So many more delicious-sounding things to try!

Greens are bland. Chicken was way to salty. Drinks were good.

great place. Fried chicken was so good. the corn cakes quite the treat. the sweet tea was amazing