Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
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Brenda's French Soul Food - Featured Reviews (5570)
My first time having legit soul food and I loved it. The pasta is incredible, the gumbo is smoky and savoury, but the highlight was the catfish and grits. The sweet and sour sauce went really well with the cheesy grits. Beignets were great; highly recommend the chocolate one. The banana bread pudding was also filling and delicious. The atmosphere was also great, jazzy music and classy decor.
We were warmly welcomed in right away and got seated. All of the servers were super nice & took care of us. We went for two of the specials that they recommended & really enjoyed both of them. All the food was delicious! We look forward to returning soon!
I really wanted to like the gumbo but there was an almost burnt, nutty taste I couldn't get past. Other than that the chicken was crunchy and juicy, reasonable price for per piece chicken. I enjoyed the crab beignet very much and the jelly that comes with the chicken was a great addition. Staff and vibes are great. I'd totally be down to try more of their food!
Had a good breakfast at Brenda's the other day! The place itself is really nice but be aware it is located in the tenderloin area so if you are a tourist you may feel a bit confronted by the surroundings. Our server was lovely and really helpful, however unfortunately did not seem to understand what vegan meant as he recommended the cream biscuit to me. The menu did not have any marked vegan or vegetarian options, but I inquired and was told the tofu hash was, but the toast may have egg and the cream biscuit has butter. It would be really good to get some vegan toast or a carb of some sort here as I had to order fruit instead which didn't really fit with the meal. The meal itself was good, although maybe a bit too oily. Would come back once they have made this place a bit more vegan friendly!
Disclaimer: we ate here not during brunch, but around 4:30 PM so we didn’t experience the long lines and long wait. The spicy pasta was delicious. The shrimp cakes were a bit runny for my taste. The beignet sampler platter was good, but heavy - we couldn’t finish it (and my wife and I shared the pasta, what more if we each had our own entrees). If I were you, leave plenty of space for the beignets. The area surrounding the restaurant is sketchy. We took the bus (with our toddler) and as we were walking to the restaurant, I felt anxious seeing all the homeless people around. I wouldn’t recommend going here for dinner just because of the area (if you were just commuting, and walking in the dark - not ideal). A shame though, because the food was good and the service was excellent.
I tried as much as possible for a good experience. Food came out really fast!!! The Red Beans and Rice were my favorite!!! The chicken is good. Garlic Spinach had an earthy taste but not bad. The Mac and cheese was descent. Greens were good but have a canned taste. Watermelon tea tasted like Watermelon juice with a splash of tea. It was very sweet. I can say that I have tried it and it was decent. Small dining space.
Went there for brunch on a weekday in January and there was no crowd. Food was served pretty quickly and piping hot! Beignet Flight - a must order! Especially loved the crawfish beignet (topped with a delicious savoury spice) and apple beignet. Recommend to share between 2 or more or pack some to go. Shrimp and Grits - very flavourful stuff. Shrimp tasted fresh. Grits were quite smooth and the tomato relish was delish! My first time trying soul food and it definitely did not disappoint!
Never knew new orleans food can be so good and flavourful Love the shrimp and grits 👍👍 sort of comfort food might be good food if catching cold or feeling unwell ! But otherwise will get it again and again in regular condition Crawfish beignet - super good - texture was crunchy and the “a little bit” spicy powder was flavourful - can’t explain how it taste but it is good , crawfish was well cooked and beignets were crunchy Jambalaya - will need to get more of this too - flavourfull, yums and has a nice kick of flavour. Southern Fried chicken is the best , but it felt a bit small when having it. The space is quite cozy inside the restaurant but not the outside area. Overall recommended this place but probably delivery option
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Brenda's French Soul Food Located in San Francisco of 652 Polk St. The complete address is Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States.
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