Smith’s Soulfood Bistro

Finally made it to this establishment. Two pieces of fried chicken along with mashed potatoes and gravy and yams.The Mashed Potatoes and Gravy were so creamy that my fork easily sliced right through them, and the gravy boosted the flavor of the dish.I really loved the fact that the yams weren't drenched in thick brown sugar syrup. It was just enough butter and brown sugar to bring out the natural taste of a yam.The main dish of course was the fried chicken. The first bit sunk my teeth into a crispy layer of skin, then the juicy meat. Each chew released the seasoning that was cooked into the thigh and leg.I will most definitely will return to try other dishes. #gratuityadded#friedchicken #chicken #foodie #food  #foodstagram #gastonia #gastonianc #clteats #gastoncounty #foodblogger #gravy #yams #foodiesofinstagram #soulfood  #foodlover #keeppounding #blackowned #gashouse #mashedpotatoes #comfortfood #falltime  #photography #photooftheday #instadaily #likeforlikes #picoftheday #yelp  #followforfollowback  #followme

10/10 recommend! Must go! Located in Gastonia and it's a non profit organization and Ms. Cheryl is nothing but through what she is doing for these kids are amazing ! But please go try it out! You will not be disappointed!

Looking for a savvy, savory, and satisfying meal then check in at Smith's Soul Food Bistro. Gastonia has a gem right in the heart of their town with not only a great set up but, a team that aims to please. The menu has classic options that are portioned with a now and later serving size. You definitely have enough to take home. The meatloaf has such a rich flavor kind of like royalty. The greens are flavorful in every bite and the Mac ..... yummy!! The chicken quesadillas are melt in your mouth good. While leaving a great meal, we had the pleasure of chatting with the owner and that was a special treat!! She has a heart of gold and passion for passing the "Legacy" on to those who come into her path. Looking forward to seeing this vision unfold for her.

Let's see where I should start! This establishment has a nice interior however it's small. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. The Menu is slim, they're typically out of a lot of options even though I went early. The baked chicken was bland and dry, the yams were delicious, the cabbage bland, the Mac in cheese is def cheesy but different. The fried lemon pepper wings and fries are really good! I will give them another try!

Service is HORRIBLE , I came and ordered 2 plates to-go and the server initially told me 35 min wait time, I wait 40 min outside and when I go back in they tell me that it's going to be an ADDITIONAL 45 Min!!!! And when I FINALLY Get my food half of it is missing!! wouldn't recommend this place to anybody with a sense of taste

My husband and I went here for the 1st time today and it was absolutely delicious!! A little bit of a wait for the food, but that just shows how fresh it's made. Worth the wait and will be coming back to try the macaroni and cheese! (They didn't have any today)

I was looking for some good ol' Southern food and was recommended to check this place out. Turns out, this place was redone in December 2021 by Chef Robert Irvine and will be airing on an episode of Restaurant: Impossible next month! They have a New Orleans vibe with the jazz music playing overhead paired with the gold and black decor. The staff is nice, and the food is great. I had the Fish Sandwich with fries ($10). It came with 2 pieces of fish over bread. While the bread was delicious and the fish well fried, I felt that it needed just a little bit of sauce. I asked for tartar sauce, and once I had that, my meal was complete. I did have a couple bones in my fish, but otherwise, I enjoyed it. In particular, I loved that the fish was lightly breaded (instead of having a thick crusting) and that it was not soaking in oil. It was just right. My fries were good too, well-seasoned. I also had the opportunity to try some fried okra, yams, mac and cheese, breaded wings, and fried ribs (daily special). Out of all the sides, the yams were the best! The wings ($16) were perfectly seasoned and didn't need any sauce. The fried ribs were absolutely delicious ($16). We were also given some cornbread, which was so moist! Cornbread has been hit or miss for me; oftentimes it is too dry and flaky, but not these! My only 2 issues were the speed of service (it wasn't a busy hour but it was a bit slow, though it was nice of the owner to come out and help a couple times), and for some reason, without being made aware, we were charged for Covid. It was not a large amount, but there was no explanation for this. Still, this place is worth a try, and we can't wait to see them on TV!

I heard wonderful things about the owner's mission and wanted to give this place a try. After trying three times to dine here and being turned away because they were closed, even though the doors were open and I was visiting during the hours posted on the door, I gave up. And I didn't arrive ten minutes before they closed. Well within the posted hours.

I touched down at CLT airport and was craving southern food. Smith's was in the right location a and did not disappoint. My son and I both ordered shrimp and grits and they were amazing. The food was quality, grits were well-seasoned and arrived in huge portions. Definitely will revisit when I'm back in the area.

I can't review the food because after ordering two different things from the menu, I received neither. They were out of both items. However, my card was charged. The owner found me and told me that my transaction didn't go through. I thought this was odd because the card machine gave me a receipt, and I signed it. This usually doesn't happen if your card is declined. I mentioned this to the owner, and she assured me that the transaction didn't go through even when I showed it to her on my banking app. She said that the bank would return my money in a few days. That never happened. Based on these reviews, they could use the money to keep more menu items in stock.