Went to go check out this Southern food/upscale soul food restaurant on a Tuesday evening. We were struck by the really great atmosphere with good decor, classy lighting, and warm colors. 4 stars for ambiance! The service was very friendly and inviting too.
We got several things, including some items from the happy hour menu. They try to do a fusion menu, so things are a little bit different from the typical soul food menu. They also have fun, whimsical / nostalgic items, like kool-aid in mason jars.
We got the walleye cakes, shrimp and grits teaser, and I think the catfish. For sides, we got collard greens, baked mac and cheese, candied yams, and sweet potato corn muffins. I think we liked it overall, though my main issue (hence 3 stars) was that everything was super sweet, even all the items that were supposed to be savory! I had a hard time finishing everything because of how sweet it was. I think the corn muffins and grits were actually the least sweet.
We were really interested in some of the fusion items, like the watermelon BBQ sauce. The waitress was really nice and brought some over. It was gooood. I think we'd come back to try that out with some of the other dishes.
At the end of the day, it's a great restaurant for Shaker Square... just too sweet!!