Samara Southern Creations

Food was amazing, service was good and the location is great. The Sunday Vibes were on point with music and people mingling have a great time for brunch .. my advice is to make a reservation to avoid a wait times.Yes I will be back...

Let me start by saying this: if you haven't experienced the culinary masterpiece that is Samara's Southern Creations, you are truly missing out on a slice of heaven. The waffle bites alone are worth the trip! These little golden treasures were cooked to absolute perfection, each one boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior with a fluffy interior that melts in your mouth. Paired with their heavenly peach cobbler butter yes, PEACH COBBLER BUTTER it's a flavor explosion that will leave you speechless.But wait, it gets even better. The fish? Perfection. Seasoned so masterfully that it seemed like a symphony of spices was playing on my taste buds. And the grits oh, the grits! Creamy, dreamy, and elevated to a whole new level with their indulgent Creole sauce. It's the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes with every bite to savor every layer of flavor.To top it all off, the customer service was nothing short of exceptional. The team at Samara's knows how to make you feel at home while treating you to a five-star dining experience. A little tip: make a reservation! This place is always buzzing with eager diners, and bar seating fills up fast if you're walking in.Samara's Southern Creations isn't just a meal it's an experience that will have you counting down the days until your next visit. Go. Now. Thank me later.

Came here with a friend on 11/24/24! She found this place on IG and boy am I glad she did! What we ordered: - Fried Catfish and peach cobbler waffle - Fried Chicken and peach cobbler waffle with peach butter and berry butterLet me just start off by saying everything was so delicious! If you looked up " slap yo momma good" in the dictionary Chef LaLa's face would be right there because her food was so good that if she was my momma I would have to slap here lol jk jk. But it was honestly some of the best quality chicken and waffles I have ever had! She has set the bar above high! The place is super small so you definitely need to go ahead and make a reservation to be sure you get in. Everyone is really nice and they all help one another out which is great. I will definitely be bringing my husband here the next time we are available on a Sunday! Now that I can see it's only open on Sunday we will be making reservations soon!

Samara Southern Creations has excellent food. Great service. The peach waffle bites were amazing.

Good food small place but good ambiance chief is kool a lil pricey for the shrimp and grits and you get a small bowl

You can't deny that this restaurant has good food however the service and quality of the food is terrible. I drove all the way from Sacramento with my mom and kids after raving about this restaurant, just to get there and the hostess say the times displayed on the website are incorrect. It was 1:30pm when I arrived and online was showing appointments for 2pm and 2:30pm but we were being told that time slot was incorrect. The correct time available was actually 5pm . I watched people book those exact slots and were able to walk right in after being told not too. We decide to still give this restaurant a chance because we drove 2 hours to be here and not familiar with the area. We finally get seated after 2 1/2 hours and we're starving . Due to the wait we asked for some bread or something for the table and they brought over a plate of waffle bites. They were delicious I must stay but didn't stand a chance at our table. The wait continued unfortunately for about 30 more minutes at which time a cold plate of grits was delivered to my mom. She was so hungry she ate them any way but you can tell the food was sitting because the grits were hard. Every plate at the table was different was different temps. I had to send my steak back because I asked for it on the side and well done. The plate didn't come out with either. I reached out to the owner on IG and someone came to troubleshoot while at the restaurant but nothing actually happened. I will not be going back to this restaurant.

I came on a day where all orders were Togo due to the Black Joy Parade going on which was fine. I ordered the peach cobbler egg rolls & was super disappointed when I got one eggroll that was cut in half. In the photo they are advertising two eggrolls & it says peach cobbler "eggroll(s) with an s an in plural. To get one egg roll & pay $12 dollars is pricey & I was even more disappointed because it was really good. I did take photos not sure why I can't post them.

OMG! This food is exquisite! The waffle bites with the peach cobbler syrup, with the gumbo and the catfish all made for a great meal for two! Ashley, the bartender was terrific. Great food and a great experience! This really made Sunday a fun day!

The food was amazing...I'm not a fan of grits so I ordered the chicken and waffles...the waffle was deep fried and I'm forever ruined because this is the only way I want to eat my waffle!! And the chicken idk what recipe she uses but the batter was perfect. I would happily order this meal over and over. We had a large group and it was tricky to accommodate us but it worked out splitting the ladies and men at two tables. I don't recall the wait being too long but I was starving so I ate my food right away so no picture. The servers were nice and the owner greeted us at the end of our meal...it was a lovely experience. The bar is owned by a separate owner so be prepared for separate bills.

The food was DELICIOUS. So good I wanted to order another meal to go. They need their own restaurant because I need to be able to eat this food more than once a week. Best soul food I've had in Oakland in a long time. I HIGHLY recommend it!!