Fixins Soul Kitchen — Restaurant in Sacramento

My recent visit to Fixins Soul Kitchen in Sacramento marked my first foray into the world of soul food, and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. The ambiance of the restaurant is both vibrant and welcoming, with a decor that thoughtfully blends cultural richness and modern touches. This creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for everything from casual meals to special celebrations.

Despite a lengthy wait—which, in hindsight, only highlighted the restaurant’s popularity—the dining experience was well worth it. The food was the true star of the show. The fried chicken was nothing short of perfection, boasting a crispy exterior that gave way to a juicy and flavorful interior. The seasoning was expertly balanced, offering a savory and slightly spicy kick that kept my taste buds delighted. The accompanying fries were golden and crisp, seasoned to complement the chicken wonderfully. The mac and cheese was a revelation: creamy, rich, and topped with a delicious cheesy crust that added an extra layer of comfort to the dish.

In addition to the fried chicken, I tried the black-eyed peas, which were rich and imbued with a subtle smokiness that paired beautifully with the chicken. The mac and cheese, once again, did not disappoint, maintaining its status as a standout side.

The spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips was another highlight. The dip was creamy and packed with generous pieces of artichoke and spinach, making each bite hearty and satisfying. The chips were perfectly crisp, providing the ideal vessel for the dip.

Service at Fixins Soul Kitchen was top-notch. The staff was not only friendly and attentive but also knowledgeable about the menu, which added to the overall positive experience. Our orders were taken promptly, and the food arrived hot and fresh, further enhancing the dining experience.

Fixins Soul Kitchen successfully delivers on its promise of offering authentic soul food with a modern twist. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere makes it a must-visit destination in Sacramento. Even though the wait was long, the experience was undeniably worth it, and I can confidently say that this dining experience deserves a solid...

I tried Fixins Soul Kitchen for the first time and was very excited about having some soul food. I first walked in with my partner and we immediately liked the vibe of the restaurant. We chose to sit at the bar. We finally decided what we were gonna eat - we wanted to try a selection of things. We ordered the chicken and waffles, fried catfish plate, and a Caesar salad which we requested to come out first as an appetizer. In the meantime while we waited for our food I ordered a drink. The drink was very good; it was strong and had good flavor. About this time we noticed it started getting busy in the restaurant. About 15 minutes had passed and a floor manager came by to check on how things were going. At that point it seemed like a reasonable wait so we said everything was good and she continued on.

Well, another half hour passed and we were left unattended until the food finally arrived from a server who had a bad attitude. She said which plate was which and we said who had what and when she put the plates down she just said “here” and walked away. We didn’t even get a chance to ask about our salad. The salad never came. Our waters were never refilled. No one came by to ask us how the food was. And the food was pretty good actually! My catfish and hush puppies were not hot…but overall the food was pretty good. I was very disappointed in the service we received. Our bartender seemed like she was just ready to go home and the server seemed like just annoyed in general. A new bartender came for her shift and finally came over to us and was nice, but it seemed like the previous team at the bar left her overwhelmed with drinks and people to be attended to. I let her know our salad never came and no one refilled our waters and she apologized and took the salad off the bill.

I can understand if a restaurant is busy and deal with a longer wait time, but it was the service during all this that rubbed my partner and me the wrong way. I’m giving three stars only because the food and drinks were good and I’d be willing to give the place another shot to see if the...

I finally made my way to this establishment located in Oak Park. They have booths, tables, bar seating and a patio area to dine. Immediately when you walk in there’s a small waiting area and a servers station to seat you. The atmosphere is like an inside backyard family reunion. The music is nice and everybody is enjoying their company and food. Unfortunately, there was a 45 minute wait to be seated and bar seating was full so I ordered to go. I ordered Ruth’s Plate which is 3 sides. I also ordered banana pudding because well, it’s banana pudding. The three sides I ordered were Mac and cheese, candied yams, and grits with cheese. I really wish I had gotten the grits without cheese because I missed out on an opportunity to really enjoy them. I really wanted to dine in to try some of their whiskeys but there’s always next time. The banana pudding was delicious. Not too sweet. Just…delicious. It’s served in a to go drink cup, the bananas were a nice texture, and just dang delicious. The Mac and cheese was amazing. Cheesy goodness. The candied yams were fantastic as well. The grits, again, I should have gotten without cheese which I think goes without saying, but otherwise they were sooo gooooooood. Everything filled my tummy and made it warm and cozy. To park right in front, you’ll have to catch someone just coming out, otherwise you’ll have to park down the block which isn’t terrible. They have a few main entree vegetarian options, nothing amazing. If you’re getting a to go order I would definitely recommend getting a drink even if you think you don’t want it or need it because you will have a craving for something delicious to drink to wash down your delicious food! If you can and it’s available, call ahead or reserve a table to get the full experience!! Everybody was very nice and I only waited about 10 minutes for my order...