235 Holliday St,Baltimore,Virginia
4 (1178)
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Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent service. My party of 3 enjoyed our dining experience. We showed up 20 minutes earlier than our reservation time. The hostess sat us immediately. Our waiter was at the table within minutes to take drink orders and run down the specials. When it came time to order he was knowledgeable and provided some great suggestions. The Leads (their term for appetizers) were quick to arrive and very tasty. The Herb & Soul Rolls, Kale & Sweet Potato Salad, and Brussels all hits with the table. The main courses also arrived timely and were well prepared. The Smoked Fried Chicken, Short Rib and Jambalaya were equally as good.... Looking forward to returning and trying other menu items!
Incredible. Top notch on all points. The food was superb both in flavor and presentation. The atmosphere is bright and full of life. The service is friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and welcoming. I had a salad with blackened catfish and a side of fried chicken. The chicken was spicy awesomeness, with all the flavor of hot sauce built into the chicken. The breading was minimal so it was not overly heavy. The catfish was the best I have ever had. I absolutely loved it. This is what blackened should be!! The only downside to the restaurant are the steep steps leading up to the front door. I'm hoping they have a handicap entrance somewhere else to accommodate.
Oh my goodness. The food was so good that I went two days in a row. As I'm typing this I want more. I had the 2 piece dark meat with Liberian greens and mac n cheese. The 1st day I ordered old bay season and the 2nd day I ordered the hot chicken. The hot flavor is definitely spicy. I'm not a fan of spicy food so it was a little too spicy for me. The honey and cornbread helped alot. Speaking of cornbread, it comes with peach jam and jalapeño butter. It is so delicious. I also had the curry chicken wings both days. They're amazing. I have nothing but positive things to say. The food is ready and waiting on the counter with your name on the bag and tamper proof seals on the containers.
Read about Ida B's online. Their website is lovely, so that intrigued me. As soon as we stepped inside, I knew we made a good choice. It smelled scrumptious! It was midafternoon on Saturday and the place was packed. Another good sign. The ambience was warm and inviting. I felt at home here. Also, in the front entrance is a sign that tells you all about Ida B. She was all strong woman fighting for equal rights! The wait staff was very helpful and friendly. I ordered shrimp and grits. I'm a southern girl, so this is the food of my people! Best I've ever had, hands down. The depth of flavors stunned my taste buds. Every bite was a party in my mouth.
We ordered the crab cake and fried chicken. I wasn't too crazy about the texture of the mac and cheese and my boyfriend didn't like the greens (I disagree) but overall, the food and service was good. I also enjoyed the music playing. The bread pudding was absolutely delicious for dessert.