Christina Merriweather

Review of Melbas

I love Melba's. I usually come here for brunch so ...

I love Melba's. I usually come here for brunch so this was my first time ordering off of the dinner menu. If you get there right at 5pm during the week, you shouldn't have a problem getting a table. But it does fill up quick so get there early if you can. I ordered the catfish, collard greens, and rice and peas. My husband and I split a side of the mac and cheese. The fish is always seasoned to perfection. No hot sauce needed, trust. The greens were good. I'm always a little biased toward my husband's greens because I need that extra bite. But overall, they're pretty flavorful. I wasn't as impressed with the rice and peas. I wanted to taste more of the coconut milk, but the rice had a decent amount of flavor. I wish it had come with jerk sauce to make the rice a little more moist. But the mac and cheese was truly the star of my meal. Finally, a soul food restaurant that understands that mac and cheese must be seasoned. Absolutely delicious and so creamy. The icing on the cake was Melba's peach cobbler. Do yourself a favor and get it a la mode. All I can say is OMG. You want to really treat yourself? Go to Melba's.