Simply Southern
| Address: | 817 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, NJ 07719, USA |
| Phone: | +1 732-243-9259 |
| Site: | simplysoutherncomfortfood.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–8PM |
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Paul Nunez
Ladies and gentlemen if youre looking for a place to splurge on southern cuisine this is NOT a restaurant to even consider. The food is underwhelming, and it is incredibly over priced. Just in case you feel like going anyway, let me provide you with some information that is not readily available to you. The restaurant charges $5 for simply sharing some of the food on your plate with whomever you may be with. You will also be charged a "gratuity fee" when eating in a group of 4 or more. Sure sounds like fine southern hospitality... totally kidding if you could not tell. Save your money, and eat somewhere that is worthwhile.
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Angie Crone
I am a born and bred Southerner - a resident of Eastern North Carolina with family in Charleston, South Carolina. I am a foodie of Southern Cuisine. Last week while visiting the Jersey Shore I had dinner at Simply Southern in Belmar and was absolutely amazed and delighted to find the best Southern food I have ever eaten!! Everything - the collards, hushpuppies, baked chicken, cabbage and cornbread represented the very best of everything food in the south! You cannot eat at Simply Southern without ordering their fried green tomatoes!! You will beg for more! Congratulations to this perfect Southern gem on the Jersey Shore!!!
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C Policastro
Very good food! Staff super friendly and I love the fact that the food is made in house! We ordered the hush puppies which were out of this world! The pork chops and shrimp & grits were both really good. The pork chops were kinda small, but I think its because its pork chops and they were not thick cut. Tasty and filling for me, I usually want to eat more than whats on my plate but I was pretty full after here. I also got a side of candied yams, Ive never had them before and I loved them! Really sweet though so more of a dessert instead of a side. We would go back here to eat again for sure! Fresh and made in house.
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Andy L
Very nice establishment. My girlfriend wanted to try the chicken and waffles for a while, so we finally went on her birthday. The atmosphere was awesome. Our server was very tentative, as well as the staff. I personally ordered the fish and chips. Having spent time in Europe, in my head, I was going to get fish with fries. This however, was not the case. Instead, I got two wonderful pieces of fish along with awesome homemade potato chips which were out of this world. I definitely recommend Simply Southern to anyone that enjoys something new!
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Yuri Guillen-Escobar
I wish I hadnt eaten a ton of junk on the boardwalk before heading here for lunch. I ordered crab cakes with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans, great flavors! I really loved that the chef came out and personally asked if everything was to my liking- he did this with his other patrons as well. Although they have decent prices to my surprise they had a 50% off select items on the menu so my bill was very low. Highly recommend this place!
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Rekishia McMillan
A friend and I recently had the pleasure of eating at this wonderful restaurant. The food was outstanding and the hospitality was exceptional. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic soul food. The fried chicken was some of the best weve ever had. My guest and I felt like we were right at home. The owner even let us taste test a new dish for their menu. Two thumbs up!!!
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Michael Borruso
Me and my fiance had an excellent experience here last night. It was packed around dinner time so you know they are doing something right. The food exceeded our expectations. The entire staff was welcoming, the portions were huge, and the price was more than reasonable. I will definitely be coming back. Next time I just have to remember to save room for dessert.
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steph luvva
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. We were greeted immediately. The food was cooked to order. EVERYTHING was delicious! No complaints. Our waiter (Benjamin) was very attentive and personable. Recommended 100% If you enjoy southern cooking with southern hospitality..this is the place to go! Definitely will visit again soon!!!
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Kim Roberts
My husband and I live in Manchester and have been looking for a soul food restaurant without traveling so far. Well finally we found one. I had the fried chicken and my husband had the cat fish. To die for!!!! The potato salad needed a little more seasoning but all in all it was very good. I would go back again.
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Paul Santana
All I can say, is that the food here was simply amazing!! Moving here from Texas it was so nice to have a real southern meal! The catfish bites were to die for. My wife who doesnt eat fish whatsoever even enjoyed them. The meatloaf and fried chicken were wonderful. We will definitely be coming back for more!!
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DaVerdictBlog
The food was terrible the water and mango ice tea were the best things out of the entire 100 dollar meal. The service was horrible, the food seemed rushed, we were just happy to leave. We left the waitress a decent tip, but in all honesty, I would have loved a refund for everything. WILL NOT BE RETURNING
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tyy252
I went there with my wife and waited there for over an 1hour and half and didnt get served. But all of the white customers got their food and this is coming from a black owned restaurant. Black people do discriminate against each other. I hope the owner is reading this and yes Im not a GiANT fan!
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Doug
Whether you are in North,Central or South Jersey.....it is worth the drive on the weekend for a delicious seafood omelette, biscuit, and fresh brewed orange/mango sweet tea. Owner very friendly and attentive to his customers. The breakfast menu is just as food as dinner.
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Anne Marie Magliulo
I took my adult son for lunch today. The catfish bites were to die for, our fried chicken and sides were delicious, the service is warm and friendly and Mr. Simmons is a Southern gentleman! Want a southern comfort food experience? Try it out now! Youll be glad you did.
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Peter-Donnell Boynton
I went there for lunch on yesterday. The food was hot and fresh, it looked great, and it tasted even better. It is a little "pricey" but I will return. I recommend it to anyone who likes southern cooking or would like to experience it for the first time.
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Mike James
Man let me tell you!!! Talk about home away from home. Great food that was still hot when I was done! Great service as well. Black owned business with class! I had the smothered turkey with yellow rice and the best mash pots Ive had in years!
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Robert Pizzuti
So the food was good, no complaints there. But I swear i was 30 when i walked in and 50 by the time i got the check. I didnt even get my drinks until right before the food came out... with the right servers that place would boom!
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Renee C
The food is inauthentic! Ive had better it is over rated. The meatloaf is blah and the macaroni and cheese is dry. Nothing exciting about the food here all the comments here must be from friends of the establishment..
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Carolyn Holmes
had a wonderful meal for my birthday staff sang to me and were very attentive owners came over to make sure everything was alright food is so good and fresh will go back many more times Thank you all for a great time
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Felicia James
Come with an appetite. The food is amazingly good and the portions are big. Our server, Tara, was really awesome. Save room for their delicious desserts as well. We tried the fried brownie...OMG!!!! It was great.
