Fixins Soul Kitchen

Oxtails were delicious Chicken was deliciousLoved the "Kool-aid". Definitely a go back place

Having visited this restaurant 5 times, I believe that it deserves a review. After opening in the summer of 2023, initially there were many compliments and encouraging words surrounding Fixins. Since then, the streets have been divided on whether to praise Fixins or disgrace it.The hype for Fixins began during construction. The anticipation began when they put the name on the building months before opening. When they finally did, the line was wrapped around the building for days. It felt impossible to get a seat or make a reservation. Now, there's only a crowd on the weekends. Tulsa has a good selection of Soul Food restaurants (My Momma's House, Wanda J's, Sweet Lisa's, etc.), this felt modern and fun, people were excited. Generally, Tulsa's Soul Food is inexpensive but unfortunately Fixins' menu items are pricier than many restaurants in the area, let alone other soul food establishments.I've visited June 10th, June 30th, October 30th (2023), January 26th, and January 28th (2024). The first year of opening the service was spotty. Sometimes there wasn't a host present, there were often more guests than servers and the service was inconsistent. In my more recent visits, the service has gotten better: there's often a host present to greet you and the server is more attentive. But, the biggest topic of controversy is the food itself. I've heard many complaints but I'll only speak on what I've witnessed firsthand. Of the five times I've visited, I ordered; 1) Mac & Cheese with a Mojito, 2) Oxtails with okra & rice, 3) Smothered Chicken with Yams and Black-Eyed Peas, 4) Chicken Sandwich with Black Eyed Peas, 5) Peach Cobbler. The Mac & Cheese was a little dry but it wasn't terrible. The bartender made a great mojito and the Mac & Cheese has gotten better since then. The oxtails come bone-in & sauced which makes consuming them difficult and messy. The flavor & presentation was great but I didn't think it was worth the price. The okra is seasoned but it out comes whole, not sliced, and was tough to chew. The rice was rice. I remember the gravy on the smothered chicken being better than the chicken itself and the black-eyed peas being salty. The yams were yummy! Exactly how you'd expect at Thanksgiving. The chicken sandwich was pretty good but for $14 I would sacrifice the experience for a cheaper meal (and it's the cheapest menu entrée). The second time I ordered the black-eyed peas they were just as salty. So far, my favorite visit was when I simply ordered the Peach Cobbler. It comes out in a mini-skillet, warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's simple but it's decadent and warms your soul.During these five visits, I've often gone with a friend or a group and I've been privy to their experiences. I was told that the Kool-Aid Flavas were too sweet (so be sure to ask for ice), the chicken was too greasy, someone's chicken wasn't cooked through, the salad is too expensive, and the buttermilk biscuits were dry.Moving on, Fixins has many great things to lean on. The space itself is very appealing, they have a fully comprehensive bar and it has a built-in DJ booth. There's plenty of diverse seating throughout the restaurant. The large glass windows allow for wonderful lighting and there's a private room available for large parties/events.Now, after all of that I could understand if you'd prefer to dine elsewhere or avoid the establishment altogether. It's rather expensive, parking may be an issue and you may or may not end up liking your food. After my experiences, I think that the mixed reviews are justified but you still won't know until you try. For me, they seem to be getting better with their service and more consistent with their food so I say give it a swing.

I've been wanting to try Fixin's since they opened and I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint. The interior is beautiful - elegant and inviting. I appreciate the modern decor with unique touches like the nostalgic artwork.Although this place stays consistently busy, when we came on a busy Saturday afternoon for lunch, our group of four didn't have to wait too long before being seated. Street parking is free on weekends with a row of parking spaces right outside of the restaurant. The food was great. The fried chicken was perfectly cooked - well seasoned and crispy on the outside. The sides were all very good as well. We tried the red beans and rice and collard greens, both were tasty. We also tried the chicken and waffles which was delicious. It is served with a side of sweet compound butter - so good! Everything on the menu looked yummy. I can't wait to come back and try the gumbo, oxtail, and smothered pork chops.Service was great. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and efficient. The owner was there at the time and came over to greet us which was fun. It was refreshing to see a celebrity owner present and actively involved in overseeing the operations, not a common sight and it speaks volumes about his dedication and commitment to the quality of this establishment. This is a place we will definitely be returning to regularly.

The vibes of this place are incredible! The artwork and attention to local Black history all over the walls is so great to see. The menu is designed beautifully and has so many options for everyone. My gumbo was so filling, and the portion was massive -- I had amazing leftovers! Overall, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be back again to try more of the great things on the menu!

The food was delicious! The service was great and the atmosphere was so down to earth and chill. The libations were strong!

Affordable. Delicious food. Variety of options on the menus! Highlight of the dinner was the fried deviled eggs- simply delicious!

The food was decent but not great! The atmosphere was awesome and the service was great. I ordered fried chicken, which was good, but the candied yams were awful and the collard greens lacked flavor. Overall it was an ok dining experience. it's located in downtown Tulsa so be prepared to pay for parking.

Oh my goodness! Those oxtails! Yummy! Very soft and falling off the bone and over the rice was just what I needed. Very family friendly ! Also loved the layout and decor of the restaurant. We were seated as soon as we got there. Our server was very friendly and patient with us. Would definitely recommend visiting.

This was a first time try for us! The environment was clean and well lit. The service was great. I had the fried chicken meal with macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes the corn bread muffins were cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed the koolaid cocktail, they use koolaid ice cubes to keep the drink from watering down.. A+

We had a blast at Fixins for Valentine's Day! The DJ was playing the jams and the food was great!Yzell and our Bartender made us feel right at home and my drinks were we will definitely be back