Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen

Weirdest thing ... we claimed it was too cold to cook but not too cold to go out for some GOODT fried catfish and chicken!Nothing has changed about the aesthetics here but I spent my time looking at my cocktail(s) and plate to care about much else. The food NEVER disappoints - not even our sides (cornbread, greens, sweet potatoes and cheesy grits) were top notch (again)!The lemon drop flight I ordered has effortlessly moved to my top 5 list. Full transparency ... I actually ordered an additional blueberry lemon drop to enjoy with my meal. (We listen and we don't judge!)Not sure why the service in establishments like this is always soooo mediocre! I was the first to arrive so I sat at the bar and, sadly, my bartender was the ONLY employee who made an effort to make eye contact, smile and communicate (outside of asking me for my order). *Sigh*The good still outweighs the bad here but I would LOVE to hear your opinion. Tell them you saw it on YELP.

Wife was excited to visit the Laurel location, but something didnt feel right as soon we walked in. We walk in, and were the only one standing at the hostess desk. Apparently a big party was coming in and the waitresses and hostess were bickering about space and who can handle what. After 3 minutes of standing, we were seated. Waitress comes by (upset that she had to handle our table due to a big party coming in that another waitress had to handle) and stated she will bring us water. Water comes, and we were ready to place an order. Now, wife says online they have grilled cheese for kids (7yr old with shell fish allergies). Waitress stated they have NO GRILLED CHEESE. So, her only option was to provide for a child, chicken tenders or alfredo pasta.....but...no grill cheese? Your chef cant spare 2 minutes to make a grilled cheese which is on an online menu?The vibe was off right as we entered, and I had a feeling it was going to go south from there. As a waitress, go back and ask if they can make an online menu item. Needless to say...we left. Customer Service is key...especially for restaurants that cater to a certain ethnic group. To stay in business, you have to know your customers.

Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen is an amazing establishment with incredible food and cocktails. I visited on a Saturday before heading to a meeting, and the experience was fantastic. My friend and I walked in without a reservation and were seated promptly, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was attentive, even with our waitress training someone new. For brunch, I decided to ask if they served salads, and to my delight, they did. I ordered a salad topped with salmon, and it was both flavorful and generously portioned--truly satisfying. My friend ordered the egg rolls, and I was lucky enough to try them. The combination of flavors was delightful, but it was the sweet chili sauce that truly elevated the dish to the next level. My friend also ordered the grits and catfish, which he described as absolutely delectable. Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen has definitely won me over with its bold flavors and warm hospitality. I'll definitely be back for another visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality Southern cuisine.

Ordered from Uber Eats to try it out and no complaints here! Food was packaged individually and well. I got the fried chicken platter with mac & cheese and cornbread. This was the best corn bread muffin I've ever had! It came sitting in a literal puddle of honey but didn't think it needed any because it was moist and delicious! Chicken was great - a bit salty but overall good. Mac was good too. Pineapple upside down cake was okay.

Surprisingly pleased but not sure I'll return!My family lives in the area and as a result we tend to visit Highlands for brunch when I'm in town. We always pass Miss Toya's to get around to the other side and we've heard some good things about it so we decided to try it out. We were a small party of two and arrived at noon on a Sunday. The bar was basically empty and there were two empty tables in the far back near the restrooms. I usually wouldn't sit in this spot but I was really hungry so I went for it. For drinks, we got two hot coffees with Bailey's. Mom also got a Bloody Mary. The coffees weren't really hot and the baileys was served as a shot to mix on your own. This isn't a problem as Highlands does the same thing but they don't charge $12 per shot of baileys. $24 for two small shots of Baileys is extremely overpriced. The Bloody Mary wasn't the best either. For food, we started with the salmon bites as an appetizer followed by the catfish & grits and the shrimp & grits. All of the food was delicious but overly salty and full of sauce which makes it extremely unhealthy. Obviously, we didn't visit Miss Toya's for healthy food lol but I'm over the drenched in sauce brunch meals (e.g. Milk & Honey, Kitchencray, etc.). The portion sizes of the meals were huge which is nice but they give you very few salmon bites. Now moving back to the ambiance, it was freezing in the restaurant and we were informed that the temperature could not be changed without the manager's permission and of course the manager wasn't there. So we uncomfortably sat and ate our food. This likely also played a role in why the coffee was cold. Anywho, I gave them four stars because our server was extremely kind, attentive and professional. The host was also kind and friendly. Needless to say, I won't be back. Maybe my mom will but I'm good off this one and done experience.

I will admit that I was skeptical after reading some of the reviews. But BABYYYYY! Everything was sooooo good. Nice and Fresh and still piping hot after delivery, which lets me know that it was cooked to order and fresh! I love a Great Black Owned Restaurant! Will definitely order again.

Sunday Brunch was great. Ordered Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer. On point. Catfish and grits for brunch. Catfish was crispy like I like it & the grits were creamy. Washed it down with a Hurricane and Peach Please. Both drinks were delicious. Our server was Tangie and she was great. She put our food in & it was out in about 8 minutes. The music was very inviting. Awesome for brunch.

From the moment we walked in the door the staff, in particular Chris, was super helpful. He provided suggestions while providing service with a smile and warm disposition. Our to-go order was brought out in less than 20 minutes. The music had the flavor of old school vibes. We haven't had a chance to taste the food we ordered and I wanted to make sure to provide a glowing review on the service! Thank you!

We walked into a clean, vibrant restaurant. The decor was nice. Unfortunately, for a southern inspired restaurant, there is no southern hospitality. The southern charm from the hostess and waitress was missing. I ordered shrimp and grits with catfish on the side. The shrimp and grits were good, but the catfish was either cooked too fast or they weren't pat fried prior to battering. It was mush, but the breading was good. I am not impressed.

Let me start off by saying thank you Miss Toya for a delicious brunch. From the drinks to the food babe and I enjoyed it all. We ordered so much but yet it's still so much more to try. Our waitress Beonsoi was a doll and on point with the recommendations. Restaurant is located in a strip mall with a full bar. We visited on a Saturday maybe around 2pm and were seated right away and it was about 80% full between the bar and tables. Babe and I will be returning when we return to DC.