Jude's — Restaurant in Seattle

I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a meal quite like this—each bite felt like a revelation, a moment of clarity that reshaped everything I knew about comfort food. The grits? Creamy, velvety, and just the right amount of buttery indulgence, they were the perfect canvas for the bold flavors that followed. The fried chicken, oh my goodness—the crunch was absolute perfection, giving way to juicy, tender meat that could only be described as transformative. It wasn’t just chicken; it was a soul-stirring moment.

The collard greens were a symphony of flavor—earthy, savory, and with just the right amount of tenderness. They hit that perfect balance of spice and soul, bringing a warmth that only greens cooked right can deliver. Then came the beans, each bite a hearty, comforting reminder of the richness of simple, honest ingredients, simmered to perfection with layers of flavor that deepened with every spoonful.

But the crown jewel of it all? The gumbo. Rich, smoky, and bursting with depth, it was the kind of dish that made time slow down, urging you to savor each spoonful like it was your last. The complex mix of spices, tender meats, and that perfectly thickened broth—it was nothing short of life-changing. By the end of this meal, I wasn’t just full, I was transformed. It was more than food; it was an experience, an awakening. This meal didn’t just nourish my body; it nourished my soul. I’ll never be...

Made reservations for my wife’s 26th birthday with her parents. They are immigrants, raised in south Seattle. After being served our drinks about 15 minutes passed without being tended to. My 4’11” mother-in-law grew impatient and approached the waitress, requesting service. She promptly responded, came to our table and began taking our orders. During which a tall, loud white man abruptly interrupted her, harshly saying: “don’t bark at the staff, it’s rude.” Immediately left our table and returned behind the stick. Our waitress was professional and observant, but obviously felt awkward. Our entire table was awe struck at the lack of professionalism we just experienced. The waitresses attempted to recover from what was a very awkward moment. We ended up putting in our food order but after she left us we could not cope with how rude and bombastic this bartender was. In the service industry, if you have an unreasonable customer, this is still a horrific way to address the situation. We canceled our food order, paid the drink tab and promptly left. This bartender displayed a level of unethical action I’ve never witnessed and acted in a very self justified manner. I will never recommend this establishment, I will never return, and frankly I have genuine pity for this...

I really wanted to love this place. I always pass by here when I take my dog for a walk. I always see them doing amazing community outreach stuff and donating food to families in need. I finally decided to check it out and it was rather crowded and busy so I decided to place a to-go order. However, because it was taking so long I decided to order a drink while I was waiting. An hour and a half later my food was ready. To add insult to injury my bill for a burger, 3 sides, and a drink came out to $80 not including tip. I wasn’t really even upset about it; mostly surprised. However, I didn’t want to address it because the staff was really nice and I felt embarrassed about it knowing that the money was going towards a good cause. That changed once I got home though. My hush puppies were wet, burnt, salty, and chewy (it felt like eating a salty sponge). My burger was cold and the bottom bun was beyond soggy; it was starting to disintegrate. The greens and red beans and rice both tasted salty and vinegary. Overall I was tremendously disappointed, but I’m giving them 2 stars because I like the aesthetic and I appreciate that they’re giving back and helping...