C & E Southern Bites Restaurant

While my fiancé was in a rehab center down the street we both had a "hankering" for some soul food. I was happy to find this location nearby and that seemed to have some decent selections. Upon arriving I was quickly greeted by staff. As it was my first time they were happy to go through items on their menu and answer any/all of my questions. I decided to go with 2 fried fish platters did one with catfish and shrimp and the other one with whiting. I got the collard greens and mac and cheese for mine while he got okra and candied yams. For dessert I got one sweet potatoes pie and one sweet potatoes cheesecake. As for mine i thought the fish could of been fried a little longer (personal preference) as my fiancé likes it on the softer side. The collard greens and mac and cheese were really good. However, he did not like the okra and the candied yams he said lacked flavor from what you expect from a soul food restaurant. However, the dessert was amazing and probably some of the best sweet potatoe pie we have had especially from a public establishment. This by no means is a fast food type of place there will be a wait as most items are cooked to order. But it is a clean place with TVs for your enjoy while you await your meal. If I am ever back in the area I would definitely return to try other menu items as well.

I really wish I could give a better review to a new restaurant hoping to make it, but I unfortunately have to give 2 stars. The interior is barren. Just a grid of tables, the front counter, and an ordering kiosk. Behind the counter almost looks like a storeroom and not a restaurant. Bathrooms are hidden down a back hallway, and surprisingly clean. They had a TV which was VERY loud and playing some violent show. Not sure why, seeing as it was facing the customers only so the employees couldn't even watch. Had to ask the cashier to turn it down, which they only did slightly (still too loud for a restaurant with no music or noise apart from the TV). If you do decide to eat here (which I wouldn't recommend), you should definitely get it to-go. We ordered there and ate there, and food took maybe 20-25 minutes to come out. Quite a long time when they were mostly empty.I ordered a 1/3 rack of smoked ribs. These were INCREDIBLY inconsistent. Some bites were tough as a rock. Some bites (like, 3) were extremely tender and delicious. Most were just slightly tough and not that enjoyable to eat. It came with hush puppies and fries. Compared to the fries, the portion of hush puppies seemed small. Both sides were good but nothing special. My Mom got the fried whiting fish with mac n cheese & coleslaw. She said all of it was just ok. My Dad got the fried chicken sandwich, which I tried a bit of. The bun was cold! Like not just room temp, cold like it came out of the freezer! The chicken itself was juicy, but bland. Half the taste of Popeye's but double the price.I will definitely not be back at C & E Southern Bites unless they make some drastic changes. Food is acceptable, bordering on bad; service is slow and not very attentive; the interior is cheap and empty.

We got the fried shrimp platter that was delicately fried, nice pieces of shrimp and not oily like some places. The chicken wings were fried the same and very meaty. Some wings look like they've been found in a dumpster. Not these! The yams made me feel like I was having Thanksgiving in September. The Mac and cheese was lighter than most. Not overly cheesy which actually worked out because sometimes it takes over the meal. The hush puppies were slightly sweet with bits of corn inside. The coleslaw was the absolute best I've ever had. The collards were a bit salty yet tender. The gentleman taking our order was very patient and kind. His mom is from NC and they know how to throw down some good eats! As for ambiance it's your typical fast food type vibe. I'd definitely come back!

Came here tonight for the first time and I'm so glad I did. The food is fantastic. I got the catfish and whiting platter with mac and cheese, corn bread, Cajun fries since they were out of collard greens, and a side of fried shrimp. The fish was fried perfectly, the fries were the perfect texture, and the mac and cheese was super creamy. Hopefully next time they have collard greens, because I can just tell they're good by how everything else tastes! There are many tables inside to sit at as well as a tv to watch. I believe the food is made to order so it tastes very fresh. The employees and owner were also all incredibly kind and friendly.I would suggest that they do more marketing on Instagram and start a TikTok, as well as updating their yelp page. I really want to see this business boom, especially since there are are little to no good soul food places in the area. Can't wait to come back and try something new!

This place is a hidden gem...why am I just finding out about them after living in this area for a few years now??? I ordered the whiting platter with Mac and cheese and greens and everything was fresh, hot and delicious. I think this establishment is family owned and operated and I wish there were more places like this. Interior was very clean, service fast and friendly and I can't wait to come back and try more things from the menu. The breading on the fish stuck well and was crunchy and well seasoned. The greens were so, so good - just like my grandma used to make. They also made sure to pack the condiments I requested, napkins and cutlery which oddly is something a lot a places miss the mark on post-COVID when ordering takeout. I believe they are also veteran owned. Please give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed and you'll be supporting a locally owned family business. I'll be back C&E to try more food soon! Thank you for the absolutely delicious lunch that brought back memories of the soul food I enjoyed eating growing up.

Authentic and as good or better than any barbecue I've had in the Carolinas or Georgia. If you want southern food instead of chain restaurant barbecue, come here it's better. Sides are really good too, most places mess up collards but theirs are great.I got the pulled pork, potato salad and collards.

I stumbled upon this hidden gem and have finally found a soul food restaurant in town that actually serves authentic flavorful southern dishes! Every item I ordered was made from scratch....Whiting and shrimp platter with Mac-n-cheese, collard greens, candied yams, cornbread and banana pudding!Please make sure you visit Mr. Evans and family for their delicious menu items, you WILL NOT be disappointed