ViolaJames Restaurant and Lounge

The food was delicious. I had the barbeque chicken, fried chicken, and baked chicken, fried fish, cornbread, cabbage, mac and cheese, spaghetti and meat sauce. I am a cook myself, so when I say everything was seasoned perfectly, trust me, "everything was seasoned to perfection." I also had the blueberry cake and white cake for dessert. The cakes were outstanding. I did get a chance to speak to the cook and owner. The young man who was cooking the food, the owner needs to keep him because he definitely knows what he's doing. I recommend this establishment and guarantee you will enjoy every bite. I will be returning whenever I'm in the area. I look forward to it.

Family of 6 driving from Philly to Florida, we googled “food near me” because we only saw fast food and really didn’t want that, our search brought us to Viola James. From the second we walked in the door it felt like a warm hug. This isn’t a buffet like you would think, it’s 10-12 items made fresh to southern perfection. Right off 95, GO! :)

Food was amazing awesome. A must stop if you are traveling for some excellent Southern Soul Food. The place is very clean, down home, warm and cozy. Workers and owner very friendly and attentive. I missed the banana pudding on this round from PA so I'll need to stop again. Chicken was so moist and tender it fell clean off the bone!!! Mac and cheese among the very best I have ever had and I am very well traveled with many different foods and of course our own. Collard greens seasoned to perfection and the sweet tea just right. It was NOT syrupy. Definately a place we intend to visit again next trip South. In reading the reviews, I am extremely disappointed in some. No place is perfect and if you find a problem be mature enough to address it so they can make it right. I met the

I'm so glad I happened upon this lovely restaurant today. Customer service is very important to me & theirs is amazing. Our waitress was a sweetheart and the owner was invested in our experience. We went in shortly after opening. The food was served nice and hot. I ordered fried fish, cabbage & yams. The fish was seasoned & fried to perfection. The yams were good, a little more heavily seasoned than I prefer but still good. I was not a fan of the cabbage. It had a very strong smoky flavor and was a little dry. When the owner came by the table and asked how the food was, I expressed my concerns about the cabbage. She offered me an alternate side & I chose mac & cheese. The mac tasted like it came from a a Big Mama's kitchen...10/10! My sister ordered an extra side of mac to go home. I was

I'm Jackson, and the best way for me to describe "The Viola James restaurant food experience" is, Heavenly!!! The moment you sit down with your plate and begin to try all of your favorite foods you've been wanting for, that's when the blessings hit you. For Me, it was love at first taste. First the real Macaroni and cheese taste, and the cheese pull touched my soul. Then I sampled a little of the greens. The greens were lightly seasoned and tender but slightly firm, the greens whispered my entire name. 😆 I couldn't stop. Next I tried the mashpotatoes, and I could almost hear my mother saying to me "there's plenty more in the pot when you finish" !!! This place took me to heaven with every sample and every bite. I'm a pescatarian, so I patiently waited for my fried whiting to come out. I l