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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Jackson Soul Food · Overtown
Jackson Soul Food is an Overtown institution serving breakfast and lunch from a menu rooted in Southern comfort cooking. The Infatuation notes fried catfish, smothered pork chops, black eyed peas, grits, biscuits, and cornbread. Its long history and steady rhythm make it as useful for an early plate of eggs as for a full midday meal.
MLK (My Little Kitchen) Restaurant · Liberty City
MLK Restaurant is an early day Liberty City stop that closes after lunch. The Infatuation points to fried fish and chicken with waffles among its dependable orders. The straightforward dining room and limited hours suit breakfast or a midday plate, with the kitchen concentrating on familiar dishes rather than extending service into the evening.
Eloise & Earnestine Soul Food · Liberty City
Eloise & Earnestine Soul Food serves a broad steam table lineup in Liberty City. The Infatuation highlights short ribs, oxtails, chitterlings, collard greens, mac and cheese, pigeon pea rice, and cornbread. The range invites a plate assembled around slow cooked meats and several sides, with enough daily variety to reward repeat visits.
Flavaz soul food cuisine · Liberty City
Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food Cuisine brings Bahamian flavors to a Liberty City takeout counter. The Infatuation highlights pork chop and red snapper dinners along with conch pasta. The menu connects seafood and island seasoning with the generous meat and side combinations associated with a neighborhood soul food plate, making it a practical stop for a substantial meal.