Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery

We had the best brunch at Spice and Gravy! My husband and I were looking for a new restaurant to try and we stumbled upon this one! I got the biscuits and gravy and they were DIVINE. May I add, they have great portion sizes! My husband had their catfish and grits and in addition to enjoying his meal, he loved their homemade tartar sauce! The atmosphere was so warm and the staff made us feel so welcomed! We are already planning what we are going to order on our next visit! Haha!

I'd seen reviews about this place so hubby and I popped into this spot on a Saturday afternoon. From what I'd read, it seemed like this place was an upscale eatery so we were somewhat surprised to see it located in a strip mall surrounded by a bunch of other eateries. The curb appeal left a lot to be desired but we did not want to judge a book by its cover so we decided to give it a try.We walked in around 1 PM on a Saturday and the place was empty. The place was clean with minimal decor and they had 2 TVs mounted showing football games (our visit was during TX-OU weekend). We walked up to the counter where we were greeted by Reggie. He was nice and told us how it worked. You place your order at the counter and then seat yourself. He also told us about the brunch they have on Sundays.I wanted to try the Shrimp and Grits but was told they were out of shrimp. I went with the FGG - Fish, Grits, and Greens while hubby ordered The OC - Orange Chicken and waffle. Our food came out pretty quickly but I was shocked to see our food served on paper plates. They were nice, elevated paper plates but paper plates nonetheless. We were also given plastic cutlery for our dine-in service. Definitely not what I was expecting for meals at this price point and at a dine-in restaurant.The presentation of the food was nice though. My food was just alright. I noticed there were no salt & pepper shakers on the tables and I could have used it. My grits were bland but I figured they expected the seasoning from the greens to flavor the grits. It didn't work for me. I later noticed that the website says their meals are "seasoned well with low sodium" so that could explain why there were no salt & pepper in sight. The sauce on my hubby's orange chicken had a nice flavor and he enjoyed his waffle.I guess the chef had gone out to buy more shrimp and Reggie brought us a sample of the shrimp & grits. We tried it and it had more of a chowder type of texture. I'm glad I chose the FGG over that because I would not have liked it.I wouldn't rush back to this place but I'm glad we gave it a try.

This is a little secret Mom & Pop Restaurant in a strip mall. My sister and nieces had been before so we decided to go after church for brunch when I was in town. There were quite a few of us and I can't remember everything we ordered but I ordered Catfish, greens and Mac and cheese . Some ordered the same, French toast, Chicken (looked too dark and dry for me, but my bro in love polished it off) and Waffles and loaded Grits. Unfortunately, they missed my sister's "loaded" grits order and just brought grits. They then took them back, but unfortunately again forgot her. We had to remind them that she still didn't have her food and we were almost finished. The chef brought out her order and apologized and asked her if she wanted a side of greens for free, my sister accepted. Restaurant cute and quaint. Server and service kind and gracious. I would higher additional help as there was one up front and one in the back. They ran out of grits when I got to order. My mac n cheese was absolutely amazing. My fish was delicious, but although my greens were flavorful, they had too many stems for me. I also ordered a side of banana nut French toast and they were pretty good.

On a whim we tried Spice and Gravy today for lunch. There weren't too many reviews but why not try it out, right?I am very happy that we did as the food was great. I had the chicken and waffle and that was some of the best fried chicken I have had in a long time. It was very juicy, crispy as can be, and perfectly seasoned. That waffle, it was no second fiddle on this plate. The cinnamon was a nice touch and the texture of the waffle was perfect for being able to stand up to the chicken being piled on top of it. It almost had a buckwheat earthiness to the taste but it wasn't that. This was no run of the mill waffle though, I can assure you that much. We dined in and the food wasn't rushed to get out to us but also we didn't feel like we had been waiting for it for an unreasonable amount of time. Long story short, we will be back!

Do yourself a favor and visit this hidden gem! It's a small restaurant located in Arlington near Matlock & Harris St. They are very nice people and the food is very good, seasoned well, and the portion sizes are just right! We will definitely be going back!

If you are in the area this place is a must!! This was literally one of the best pieces of fish I have ever eaten. I am very picky about my greens because I make a mean batch myself. The greens here are legit!!! The keto tacos are so good. If your trying to watch the waste line give those a try. The owners are so great. They were so friendly and attentive. We have penciled this in to go to as a family once a month. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

Went here with a friend while I was in town for a business trip. I should've taken pics of the food but we were so excited to dig in that I forgot. Just know that the food was amazing! But let me start with the ambiance. Clean, upscale cafe decor with a nice vibe of jazz playing in the background. The service is great. They have a kiosk to order from but we didn't need to use it on this occasion. The owners took time to talk to us, explain menu items and checked on us several times as we dined.Ok and the food! We ordered the Mac and cheese egg rolls, fish tacos, the catfish, greens and grits, cornbread and peach bread pudding. It was all delivered freshly cooked and delicious. My friend doesn't even like bread pudding but loved this one.This place is going to be packed soon, I recommend going to experience it now!

Decided to try out this new black owned business in Arlington after church and it had such a nice ambiance. The decor was very warm, and inviting with soft music in the background. I got french toast and bacon. The french toast was really good and had a nice cinnamon flavor. It was more on the wet side but the taste was solid. The bacon was crispy too. Everyone was friendly and you could tell the staff is still learning but the owner was great about rectifying the orders.I look forward to going back and trying out other items on the menu. If you haven't give them a try!

As a part of my pre-birthday celebration, we decided to stay in Arlington. It is a really nice ambiance. The wait for food was a little lengthy but I understand that good help is hard to find. My friend ordered the Chicken and Waffles. Great taste, even better with warmed syrup. I ordered Shrimp and Grits w/ a side of bacon. The bacon was cooked just the way I like it. The grilled shrimp in the grits were okay. However, the gravy on the grits had a cajun flare but the grits were bland. Also, there were baby shrimp, onions, and corn kernels in the Grits. Not a fan of all of that. I didn't taste any cheese in the Grits. Maybe the lunch/dinner will be better. Oh by the way, you can't order anything other than the combinations on the menu. For example, I only wanted the fried boneless chicken to take home but I had to order chicken and waffles because their register wasn't set up to separate items.

The food and service is absolutely amazing. The interior design is really nice. It brings the southern home feel. Love the warm colors and the feel. Ceiling, floors, pendant lights work really good together. I had the vegan plate and it was amazing and seasoned to perfection. Mushrooms, greens, and grits. I could have eaten ten of them. My children had the fish which they raved about. My wife had the chicken and cheese grits which she also loved the natural lemon pepper flavors. The mac& cheese was good it was done perfectly. They have fountain drinks and a delicious chocolate tea which you have to try and frozen margaritas.