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95 South Soul Food Restaurant

Restaurant Bar Lounge Soul food restaurant

Low-key tavern dishing up BBQ & other Southern grub, plus sports on TV & occasional live music. People often mention music, good, time, great, drinks, order, service, menu, point, school,


Address

778 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Website

95southsoulfood.net

Contact

(347) 750-6180

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (881 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 1 to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (20) good (18) time (14) great (13) drinks (12) order (8) service (7) menu (7) point (7) school (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Faye M. 1 year ago on Google
    I brought a vip package. I went to Jennifer, who was unapproachable and told her. We was ready to order everything. We waited over 2 hours for chicken wings. I talk to the manager about Jennifer attitude. Instead of getting sorry, She give us an attitude. The manager threw the napkins at us. We only got 15 wings. Seems like it should of been more. The food was great. The worst customer service I have ever had from the bottom to the top. During our event, rolling of the eyes and pointing at our table , mean body language, rude gestures from Jennifer. No one had Restaurant colors or logo . Took a long time to order dinner and a long time for it to finally come out. When we was looking to order found the Manager outside arguing with a short lady who said that she’s 60 years old They were both using vulgar cuss words. The food and the music was excellent.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie S. 2 years ago on Google
    When I say the atmosphere is amazing it is amazing. It needs no hype. The drinks are everything. But what you can bank on as well not only the food is out of this world, but the customer service as well. Please go visit, stop by, and take a moment to appreciate this black owned GEM!!!! I definitely will be coming back. I live in TX but born and raised in BROOKLYN. SN: You all need to try the Garlic Pasta, I never would have thought to mix sweet with savory. Again amazing job my village.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SUNSHINE 7 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Haven't been here for a minute. They have renovated it. The salmon Alfredo was amazing. Definitely, still have to get there early to sit at the bar bc the tables always have rsvd signs on them. I went on a Wednesday, so it wasn't that crowded, and I had a ball
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Elaine B. 1 year ago on Google
    We were at 95 South 3/21/23 to celebrate a couple's 2nd wedding anniversary. The music, chicken wings and drinks were good HOWEVER the SERVICE for ordering food from the menu was sloppy and unprofessional. It took the server forever to take my order and bring the food after waiting over an hour. I asked her how long will I receive my food and she said 5 minutes. Five minutes turned into 35 minutes. She paid more attention to the take out orders, serving the drinks and the regular patrons. By the time she FINALLY brought the food I ordered to the table, I canceled it. You need to hire more professional servers who know how to show common courtesy to ALL patrons. If there is a delay, the server needs to inform the patrons without a funky unprofessional attitude.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Joye T. 1 year ago on Google
    Yea never again. The food was decent but unfortunately the workers are not all that professional, waited long for food they prioritize the bar over the restaurant portion and a bunch of tables got food before me. Never again like I said.it sucks because I was excited to eat here.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brina T. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    I went there 6 11 22 the music was nice the drinks were on point but our food took 1hr and 15 min to come out. It was only my friend and I asked the waitress about our appetizers atleast that should have been ready which it was once she came back to use. One hr 15 min for salmon yams collard greens and salmon pasta is crazy any way follow my ig andreacloset and theedrea_msstackz THOUGHT TO GIVE THIS PLACE ONE LAST CHANCE NEVER RETURNING HERE EVER CAME HERE ON 2 10 24 THE FOOD SUPER TRASH WAIT TOOK LONG AGAIN MAC AND CHEESE DIDNT TASTE BETTER THEN POPEYES SO LEAVE THAT THERE YAMS GARBAGE STRING BEANS STRAIGHT FROM CAN MY MOM SALMON BURGER WAS ALMOST COLD AND TASTELESS NEVER EVER EVER EVER LUCKLY I DONT WRITE FOR A FOOD PAPER I WILL PUT THIS IN MY PODCAST WHEN IM READY THO UGHHHH
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nichelle J. 3 weeks ago on Google • 169 reviews New
    Great food and service. The chef even came out to check on our satisfaction with our meal.

  • 5/5 Endea O. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it here! The food was BOMB! The wings were perfectly fried and seasoned. The Mac & Cheese was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Drinks got me to where I needed to be, so I’m not mad at it! What a gem. Also, the DJ was FIRE! Great transitions and song selections.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mihavit 1 year ago on Google
    The food here was really good. The drinks were amazing. All of the food was very tasty and cooked perfectly in my opinion. I would recommend coming here if u haven't. If you're a drinker, try the Brooklyn ice tea I believe it's called. Worth every penny.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 1 month ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    We went during the time it was a black out and they were using back up lights so we couldn't order food food but the drinks were bussin and the bar tender was polite and detailed oriented.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vivian E B. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I love the vibes, people and the music. And the bartenders they alright. They can put on a nice 😊 smile. Other than that. I love the atmosphere. We’re from the old school. Peace and 💕 Love
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leon S. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Great place, food is great and the servers are friendly and attentive. My only complaint is the music played by the DJs is much too loud. Sitting next my guest I had to continually lean in close just to hear. Also it was difficult for the servers to hear the orders being placed over the music. Music should be at talk level where we can actually hear and not shout.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilyn F. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    This was my first time here with my friend Lou and we had an amazing time. The food was scrumptious. Our server (Jasmine) was awesome. She was so welcoming. We will definitely be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 mebang1 2 years ago on Google
    I was hoping for better, but this place is garbage. Too bad i can't give zero stars. A chicken wing dinner with 2 very small sides dinner, $27.54. The salmon dinner was worst. (This was take-out) on top of that , the food was nasty. A good thing i wasn't eating in. The music is so loud, you can't hear yourself talk. If you like being ghetto fabulous, then this is the place for you. The restaurant's surrounding area has a healthy mixture of people of different ethnic groups, but less than 1% of non blacks frequent this place. Don't expect to receive change for your order unless you ask for it. ooh yeah, I'm black.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Beautiuful G. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The food is okay, nothing to write home about. The service is, where are they? The owner placed good effort designing a great place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maia M. 9 months ago on Google
    Our bartender Jasmine on Thursday was AMAZING!! She was attentive and very personable. Her energy was so good and all who entered felt it. She smiled when speaking to everyone. The Korean wings were good. The Mac and cheese wasn't to my liking but I enjoyed the experience there. I also liked that the time we went it wasn't crowded or too loud. I've driven past and it's crazy.... No longer my thing. My cuzin and I had a LONG hard day and Jaz helped. Appreciate you Jaz!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chelsea D. 2 years ago on Google
    95 South had horrible drinks, bad ambiance, and poor customer service. We went for drinks and when we entered, were not greeted by the only person working there who appeared to be the bartender. She looked at us as if we had walked into her home unannounced. We went to the bar and said we'd like to have a drink. Before we could even finish the sentence she stated we could not take alcoholic beverages to go; however, we were not asking to take them to go. Thereafter, she said "Okay, do you know what you want?" I responded, "No, can we please see a menu?" If I'm asking for a menu at a restaurant, and not immediately being offered one, something is already wrong. We ordered a margarita and sangria and both were watered down and had cheap liquor. I really wanted to support a Black-owned business...but it is not enough to just be a Black-owned business. Customers should not have to lower their standards in the process of this support. I would not recommend anyone patronize this establishment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 alyce S. 1 year ago on Google
    Normally I love this place, the barmaids are great and the food is wonderful... HOWEVER, they cannot publicize an "old school music" night on Wednesday and and have an absolutely AWFUL DJ who has no concept of old school music!!@. 🙄 I asked that he play Frankie Beverly, a legend in anyone's book, and he said he didn't know who that was. ARE YOU KIDDING ME.??? HOW DOES THIS MAN HAVE A JOB. The restaurant is great... just don't go when he's there. He has no clue what old school music is. Try another night for the food, but not when he's working. He's so bad they won't even tell me his name!!!. 🙄 So what does that tell you? Go on Tuesday when DJ Bruce is on the ones and twos!😜
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Morgan M. 10 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    It was lit, the food was good and the service was on point. The music was pumping and they played a mix of old school hits and current hits!

  • 5/5 T P. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    My favorite: Fried Chicken Wings w/Waffle. Never disappointed with the brunch or regular menu. Music and vibe is 🔥 If your ever in the neighborhood of Franklin Ave you MUST visit 95South!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Triscelle C. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Didn’t have food; drinks were really good. Nice and strong. Hookah was on point too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shirley B. 11 months ago on Google
    Many items were missing on the menu for a Tuesday night The BBQ ribs were cooked well. My friend had the burger after they ran out of dark meat chicken and could only satisfy one order. She said the burger was good but nothing special, tasted like a regular burger. Waitresses are friendly and accommodating. My food was accidentally thrown out, and the chef presented me with a new "fresh" order to go home with; the gratin of Mac & cheese wasn't as moist as the scoop I had w my original meal but it was ok. No special drink menu 420 friendly space in the back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles S. 2 years ago on Google
    I'M WHEELCHAIR BOUND ♿ AND I HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND I FELT LIKE I FOUND A NEW FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND I FEEL A LOT OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS ITS A PLACE TO let go of all the things that holding you down inside and with the music and the kareyoke started to singing ESPECIALLY WITH BACK IN THE DAY AND OLD SCHOOL AND THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF STYLE OF SINGING AND CULTURE AND LANGUAGE SPANISH CARIBBEAN SALSA HIP HOP REAGEA like a mixture of the world's in a small place just like EVERYONE ELSE AROUND ME is in my heart ❤ and I will never ever forget that feeling Everytime I go there HARLEM YOU ROCK FROM SKOOTA
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy N. 7 months ago on Google
    First time going here, and I must say it was a really nice spot. Music was good. The drinks were great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Freddy B. 7 months ago on Google
    Mac and cheese was dry. Catfish wasn't fresh but the string beans were delicious. Music was good. Maybe I caught them on a bad night with the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ms R. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time on a Wed night. Compliments to the Chef! Nice atmosphere, good people, great bartenders. Excellent food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lady X Sexy X. 1 year ago on Google
    yes i agree the bartenders here are rude if you are a female.. especially SATURDAY NIGHTS.. THEY LEAVE YOU THERE WAITING FOR HOURS. AND BESIDES WHEN I RECEIVED MY DRINK IT HAD MICE DROPPING. WHEN THE DRINK WAS RETURNED THE BARTENDER TRIED TO SAY THATIT WAS RESIDUE FROM THE LEAVES OF THE NOJITO.. WE ALL KNOW WHAT MICE DROPPING LOOK LIKE .. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE to anyone. DONOT WAIST YOUR MONEY AND TIME
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirlzhair 1 year ago on Google
    You want a great time listening to old school music! This place is it!! It stay jumping!!! The food is delicious!! Never disappoints 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Louis D. R. 1 year ago on Google
    Several times ago, I tried calling their establishment, but no one picks up their phone. On December 28, 2022, I go there at 4 pm because their opening hour says 4 pm, but they didn't open till 5:15 pm. I waited outside with my cousin only to be told when they finally opened that all their tables were reserved. I will never go there again. If I want Soul Food, I will go to Amy Ruth in Harlem. Moreover, they claim wheelchair accessibity; however, I had difficulty getting my wheelchair through the door. The restroom does have an handicap rail, yet there is no clear path to the restroom because a wood block attached to the wall blocks access to the restroom. 95 South was clearly a waste of my time and carfare.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DIANA H. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed myself. I can't wait to go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 lol look up in the s. 1 year ago on Google
    When my party and I arrived we had to wait for a response all the while the bartenders look into there phones so when she finally came to us I asked the bartender for a table to dine in and all the tables seem to be reserved…but no one was sitting at the tables at the time…The bartender had the most unprofessional attitude and proceeded to tell me that No you can’t sit there…and continue to say..YOUR NOT THAT SPECIAL…I spoke to the owner directly and he told me that he would speak to her…I95 south does not have to worry about me spending my money there again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonelle D. 1 year ago on Google
    Not really a family oriented atmosphere, but then again we went on Saturday night. The bartender/ waitress greeted is at the door and was friendly- even while multi-tasking. The yams were on point! AND the 95 South Rum Punch had me slurring my words (it tasted like punch but did a sneak attack later) very satisfied!! Will patronize again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lashawn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food great music love the staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darlena G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has the most beautiful women, best vibes, music, and food. Samantha and Sonja needs raises immediately. Thank you for such a great time ladies!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A R. 1 month ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    RnB Tuesdays is always a great vibe… food is good… music on point… great specials.

  • 4/5 Ki W. 2 years ago on Google
    Good tasting food/drinks and Music was lit! Old school Wednesday

  • 1/5 AR J. 3 weeks ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We came all away from Queens new york, The seating arrangements is good- The menu For sunday was terrible.. We came for Real soul Food, Not grits.. Or waffles... Then you had individual standing in front of the place, It did not look too cool-- Then you had cats wandering -off the street that looked like they were Getting ready to rob somebody or beg for money Inside the restaurant --This establishment is Black owned... My wife and I came looking for something other than what we received..

  • 3/5 Brianna B. 2 years ago on Google
    I had went on a Friday evening. I had gone with my partner. I feel the restaurant caters to an older crowd. Our server was not attentive to us and at one point was on her phone across the room while we waited for a drink. I saw another server after just handling food scratch her scalp with her nails and did not see her wash them immediately after. The music was loud and at a point overbearing. However, the food was enjoyable. Specifically the cabbage. The Mac and cheese is subpar, I have had better. The salmon had nice grill marks. Overall, I would not return because the service was not good and wait times for food were too much.

  • 5/5 DJ RONNIE RON 6. 6 months ago on Google
    I Really Have A Great Time. I Might Have My 60's Birthday party There.

  • 4/5 Polo N. 2 years ago on Google
    My second time at this locale. I have to admit I had a blast. The vibe and people were dope. DJ JBOURNE DID HIS THING. CHECK HIM AND THE SPOT OUT ON FRIDAYS.

  • 5/5 ju j. 9 months ago on Google
    They have good happy hour prices and the food is good. The music was good also.

  • 5/5 Shane A. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm biased because I don't like loud environments. Pretty good food. Nice music. College softball on the tvs? Overall do recommend.

  • 4/5 Daphne P. 2 years ago on Google
    The people and vibe is awesome. Love them. So crowded and busy. Expect your food to take close to an hour. Sorry, but not worth it for bar food.

  • 5/5 Annette F. 10 months ago on Google
    Always a pleasure. They're strong Island ice tea thee best. Bar ladies cool music hitting. If only I could stop spilling my drinks


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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