Angel City Deli

I have dined there more than a few times. So I have tried mostly everything on the menu except the banana pudding. The service and the people are great! And usually you don’t have to wait too long for your order. I enjoy the fried food rather than the ribs or chicken. Fried catfish and chicken is cooked and seasoned good. The ribs and chicken seems undercooked? And it tastes like it’s baked not bbq on the grill

Yum! I picked up a rib plate with mac and cheese and beans and rice on the side. Generous portions of everything and very, very tasty. Will definitely be back to check out the rest of the menu! They have different specials throughout the week.

Me and my hubby were in the neighborhood for some bbq and catfish. Saw this place and went in. Food was made to order fresh, hot and delicious. They also have a no salt or low salt options which was nice to see. The owner is very friendly.

I really like the food here. This isn't a sit down place. There is no dining room. You order online and pick up your food or have it delivered through one of the delivery apps / companies they work with. I pick up my orders and bring them home. From the look of it I think most people probably have theirs delivered. I've had the ribs, wings, gumbo, and think I've had most of their sides. The gumbo was a bit of a surprise as I didn't realize that the crab was going to be in the shell and the chicken was on the bone. Once you get that taken care of, it's good. Usually the gumbo sells out so I felt lucky when I managed to get some. My orders are always later in the day, not lunchtime. They're open Tuesday thru Saturday 12:00PM - 09:00PM.

I love their Tuesday seafood gumbo special (best in the city), the ribs are tender, and the peach cobbler is DEFINITELY a must-have!

The first time I tried this place the food was good. Today I tried it and it was the worst food I have ever had. I really need a refund. I will never go back to this place again.

A recent transplant from the south and I was looking for some decent soul food. Definitely coming back! The ox tails are delicious!

5 stars all around. This is the only soul food spot that tastes like my granny’s cooking. The greens are PERFECT. Their strawberry crunch cake tastes like your auntie made it. The staff was so friendly. If you want AUTHENTIC Foundational Black American cuisine this is the place!!!

I used to love this place. I took a visit for lunch and there was an over powering smell of burning plastic. I waited almost an hour for my order and employee was not very polite about it. Most uncomfortable comfort food I've had in quite some time.

Don't use grub hub with this location, too many problems. The food is absolutely worth it! I've never had anything from this location that wasn't amazing!

Service was wonderful and short. Lady was very nice :) But it hurts me to say that either today was an off day or angel city is going down hill. - Mac was watery and noodles wayyy over cooked; flavor was good - Red beans & rice was the hottest thing on the plate but under cooked and flavorless. A lot of my beans were still hard. - Oxtails were tender and falling off of the bone, but again the only flavor was the gravy I really don't mean this from a place of hate, my family have came here for years, just not as of lately. As constructive criticism, PLEASE more seasoning. THINGS I DO RECOMMEND: - catfish 9/10 - yams 8.5/10

This review is based only the food we got to go. The catfish tasted like it was cooked it old oil..catfish color was very dark and not a usual catfish color and it tasted kind of off...it's unfortunate because I see others enjoy the food here.

I don't can't explain my anticipation before I arrived. But it began to diminish shortly after . Condom bowl at the door. I ordered the rib plate and a pork chop sandwich. The ribs were had no flavor. The pork chop Sandwich was inch or more thick please get the ones because this could have saved the day. I was really hungry looking forward to eating here.

We discovered Angel City Deli today driving down S Renton Ave on our way to I-5. This is a GREAT barbecue place. Very small and mostly for to-go orders but with 2 small tables outside which is where we had our ribs plate and bbq chicken sandwich and coconut pineapple cake. Everything delicious - the ribs meaty and cooked to juicy perfection, excellent baked beans and red beans and rice. And just about the best coconut cake I've ever had! The lady who took our order was super nice and friendly. It's a little place that's well worth checking out! Located in the Skyway business district behind a nail salon.

Just had the ox tail, greens, and mac and cheese. Food is absolutely delicious. I love this place.

Black Owned Business. COVID19 experience. Called in my order for a 25-30 minute window. Phone rep quoted me prices not on the menu.. I thought that was strange since I picked up the menu before I placed my order. Arrived to pick up my food. There was an error in what they gave me vs what I ordered but they quickly corrected it while I waited. The staff appeared to have a lot of orders coming in so it was quite unorganized but a working system. Fried soul food held up for the car ride home. Food was worth the experience. No restrooms. Pick-up orders no dine in

Do not order the red beans and rice tasted like they should've been thrown out 4 days ago Catfish tasted like dirt Macaroni is mediocre Baked beans are trash Only thing that saved this two star review was the honey fried wings

They have several items on the menu that I enjoy. The service is courteous. They are professional in their packaging and delivery. Never had an error in order. Take out only, but the food is delicious at home!

The service was excellent when Tyreke worked there. The older gentleman is great as well, very nice. But there is a new young lady that works there and she is not sanitary at all!! On one occasion she was preparing someone's food and was hacking. Today I went in to get my order and as she was ringing me up, she started scratching her chest. She then proceeded to grab the meal plate, put my yams on it without washing her hands or using a glove. I kindly took my food and when I got home put it on my sidewalk for the crows to eat. I will not be eating there anymore. I was the customer who ate there at least twice a week.

You won't find a better soul food restaurant in Seattle than Angel City Deli. This is my second time ordering out and it's been 100% delicious both times! It is really hard to find a better soul food take out in Seattle. Bbq chicken juicy and moist perfection. The sauce is a thick smoky and sweet smothered over chicken. Red beans and rice is not spicy and tastes like a classic --you won't forget it. I think I've tasted this Mac N Cheese before...in my DREAMS! Noodles are cooked perfectly and cheese layers hug every noodle. And the greens...every bite is heavenly. My only regret is I didn't call earlier to order dessert... out by the end of the day. Next time!

Ordered delivery last night and I'm so happy we did! Food took a lil' bit to get to us but that didn't matter once we got our food everything was amazing! We ordered the BBQ Ribs, BBQ chicken, rice n beans, Mac n Cheese, and banana pudding. True Southern flare. Every dish was great. The ribs were moist and sauced to perfection. The chick was a generous portion and tasty. The service was friendly, and we'll definitely be ordering again

First time here today. BBQ chicken plate with greens, Mac and cheese, red beans and rice was amazing! Dam that was delicious! The Cadillac Man!

So good! I ordered the Monday wing special with fries. Potato salad is an option too. I had to get dessert too right? It was SO

Used to go here for the gumbo on Tuesdays. Not anymore . Not sure if the cook changed ? But has been consistently really really salty with lots of chicken wings , Broth/soup and no seafood just empty crab shells and extremely spicy. Owner did apologize and offered for me to give them another try and it still was no good. The pictures are after i got home and poured out what was in the conta

On July 2nd around 7p I ordered a rib sandwich and a snack potato salad. I was horribly disappointed. I was given junk pieces of meat not the bones as they advertise and no bread. The potato salad had extremely large hunks of potatoes, it was lazily constructed. I don't have $15.41 to support black businesses or any other business who clearly gives less than a care and/or lack passion of what they serve to their community. My pics speak for themselves, would you eat this crap? I couldn't and didn't, the meal was just too disgusting. I threw the potato salad in the garbage and gave that disgusting meat to my neighbor's dog. My first and last visit.

Great BBQ with superb service. A little hard to find but worth the effort. Got the BBQ chicken plate, with collard greens, and red beans & rice!

Ordered food to GrubHub was totally time to pick up arrived at time. Personnel counter looked at me and asked me what did I wanna order I told my maid to order a GrubHub he started looking at receipts he goes oh order hasn't been made but it won't take long so I waited another 2030 minutes for my order and when I got home my chicken was burnt Ordered food to GrubHub was totally time to pick up arrived at time. Personnel counter looked at me and asked me what did I wanna order I told my maid to order a GrubHub he started looking at receipts he goes oh order hasn't been made but it won't take long so I waited another 2030 minutes for my order and when I got home my chicken was burnt

Could be better! The ribs are amazing but the honey bbq for the chicken is just too tangy. The winger yes are perfectly fried but sadly flavorless.

FAIL! Friday's Special - Cajun Jambalaya The special not prepped, nor ready for someone to order. Now, there is an expectation that all specials are not ready when requested. I left disappointed.

Just to begin, I had been warned NOT to give this restaurant any business, however, it's local and upcoming, and I wanted to support them and share my own experience. The reviews are fairly mixed, so you never know, but now I understand the issues. I placed an order online via Yelp for the Saturday - Daily Special: Oxtail Dinner with Rice and Gravy. Shortly afterward, I called to see what the wait time would be since I was working and my lunch break begin in 30 minutes. I was planning on pick-up.... The gentleman that I spoke to informed me that the daily special would be at least a 1 hour wait, Whoa! Okay that was discouragment from the beginning. I've mentioned before, since working in restaurants, I've become accustomed to particular standards. The daily special specifically, should have heavily made preparations ready in advance so disbursement can be done timely and efficiently. There certainly shouldn't be 60 minutes wait times at 2:30 pm. However, I remember they are new, and there's always room for improvement somewhere. I decided to wait for an hour before leaving work to go pick-up my food, and upon arrival the gentleman who I was standing at the counter asked me to wait so he could put my food together. Whoa! Hmm again, I don't understand why my order still isn't ready. They did not seem busy, and I was the only customer in-shop. Now anxious, and hungry I'm having to wait an additional 5-7 minutes until I got my food, and forced to raced back to work Once I got back to work and opened the container and I saw the food, and I admit I was disappointed. The oxtails almost resemble what I imagined canned meat to be the gravy was bland, and obviously not homemade, the rice was extremely over cooked and there were hardly any side of my greens in the tray. Somehow my red beans and rice was switched into a green salad that sat on top of the warm food and absorbed condensation. The food was then almost cold, which confims that it was not made "Fresh"... I felt cheated, and that it was such a waste. Unfortunately, my experience was not a positive one, kind of awful experience actually. I would recommend that you thoroughly examine your food once you finally get it. My original order was placed via Yelp because of incredible photos they have posted, but those photos are not mirroring the quality received. Very misleading! Although I wish this restaurant the best of luck I will not be returning to Angel City Deli

Best BBQ place I've found in years. I said it on "GrubHub" and I'll say it again, as soon as the very nice person handed me my order, and I smelled the aroma wafting from the bag, I knew without a doubt that this was going to be the REAL THING. I've eaten BBQ in Texas. I've eaten BBQ in the South. This stands up. Easily. My partner is the pickiest person I've ever met when it comes to "wings" or BBQ drumsticks - he was blown away. The ribs were fantastic - meat falling off the bone just like it should be. The catfish was tremendous. Succulent and basically exactly how it's "supposed" to taste - I haven't tasted catfish that good since fish fry parties in Alabama over 2 decades ago. We will definitely order from Angel City Deli again - it's BBQ made in heaven.

Angel city soul food is definitely a hidden gem the Mac and cheese tatsed like it was made made at home and the yams were so so so good and the wings were coated perfectly and made to order definitely coming back!!!!!!

This food was TRASH! the only thing that was good was the ribs. The Mac was disrespectful and the Red beans and rice . The cat fish basket tasted basic all them fries and 6 little pieces of fish smh the chicken was cooked in the fish grease but was aight needed a little more seasoning. NOW THIS IS WERE I WAS DONE. THE RED VELVET CAKE HAD NO FLAVOR I'm sorry but I could have made this and saved myself the heartache lol I was very disappointed and I waited 40 min for my food. NEVER AGAIN ! TRASHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this is not "SOUL FOOD". Sorry not sorry

We had this catered for a meeting of about 45 people and half of the attendees had to order their own lunch it was so bad. We got sandwich party platters that were made with Kraft single cheese and stale bread. Some sandwiches didn't have cheese and literally was just meat and stale bread. One of our companies supplier partners ordered the lunch for us and was not from the area. After looking further into the menu and other reviews, this is a Soulfood restaurant and likely a weird place to buy sandwiches in the first place. The restaurant probably needs to take this option off of their menu.

I paid $20 for THIS. Got it delivered through Yelp/ eat24. It took an hour. Driving distances is 16 mins. This was my first and def my last. THERE WAS HAIR ON MY FRIGGGEN CHICKEN. I love and know good soul food. And let me tell you friends, this ain't it. The greens are generally a little salty. But man, these greens were salt!! The baked beans taste like crap. Annnnnd they forgot the yams, which I'm not too sad about because that probably would have been nasty too. Fries were probably brought from Walmart in the frozen food section. Sooooo disappointed, because I was so excited. Anyone who called this place legit and delicious is clearly on one. Their food taste homemade, but not the good kind. Like your momma doesn't know how to cook but you eat in anyway kind. Oh yea! I called to share my experience and the manager did some cute giggle. Like, I'm glad this is funny to you. Because your food is a joke. She said, "So what, you want a refund?" Ummm.. No I just called to chat. YES OF COURSE I DO. Anyway, I'm trying to save you from the experience I had or at least hope anything like it. I don't care about the good experiences people had. If a place left hair on chicken (I don't even know if it's chicken hair or human hair ) I would not try it!

This situation made my wife and I very upset. We came from Auburn to get food from here. On the way we called and ask what kind of oil they use to fry their products in. We were told "i don't know". We asked could she look. She replied "I'm the only one here. I don't have time to go look". My one year old son is allergic to soy and peanuts so we have to ask what oil is being used to fry fries and chicken. We have gone here before with no problems and received great food. But this last situation ...I don't think we will be returning. Like I told the lady on phone "you have lost my business." Great food. Poor customer service.

I love to support small businesses and have done business with Angel City Deli on several occasions as of lately. My dad and I usually go after work and we get food for a family of three. The food has always been great until now. Today when we went there I got my usual which was fried chicken wingettes and Fries. My dad usually gets fried chicken as well but he decided to switch it up and he got bar b que wingettes and two sides. We are hard working people and we like to shower before we eat especially since covid 19 is rampant. My dad showered and heated up his chicken only to bite into his first piece and notice that it was wasn't fully cooked. So he got up in his pajamas, got in the car and took the chicken back to get it replaced. I myself would've asked for my money back but I digress. When he showed the staff his chicken they were very rude and insisted that he didnt get the chicken from there. They see us all of the time in uniform so they know damn well we were there a couple of hours prior. They were really rude and their customer service is full of s***. They also made my dad wait 40 minutes to get his food replaced and there wasnt a crowd at all. We have to wait in the car and they bring the food to you due to covid 19. My dad walked in to ask about his food and the lady at the cash register said "what do you want? close the door" how about we want some chicken that's actually done rude ass? He ended up getting his food and being satisfied but the fact he was treated like that made us upset. Check your food before you leave to make sure it's done or you'll be treated like s*** at the bottom of their shoes. I'll never do business there again.

The fish is under cooked and the customer service sucks. I've been there several times and got used to the flat indifference because I'm going for someone else. But the last time the lady taking orders was downright rude. I want to patronize black businesses but sometimes I feel like I'm just not valued. I won't go back. I can fry my own.

Pros: I like to eat at the restaurant, listen to the R&B, and people watch. The fried food is HOT out of the fryer. It satisfies my desire for fried soul food. Cons: it's kinda expensive and slow.

Food was hot and fresh and very good. Well seasoned and yummy. The catfish was very good and the peach cobbler mmmm phenomenal. Go support this business you will be very happy you tried it. No indoor seating which is ok. But if you want some good soul food this is the place.

Horrible food why are yall lying to them. The way that good tasted I know I can open a restaurant

I ordered their "Lil' Mama" package and an order of their Coconut Cake, just be aware that this place takes a while to make the orders. I assume this is due to the online orders, delivery, small kitchen (I only saw 1 cook), small business, etc. After ordering, I was told it would take 30-40 minutes, which it really did. During my waiting time, I saw several people come in to pick up their orders and only 1 person cooking that came out to pass the food orders. The fried chicken wings were one of the best that I've ever had in Seattle, absolutely perfect, meaty, perfectly seasoned, hot in temperature, crispy coating, the sauces were so good too. The spicy bbq ribs were really good, the sauce was definitely perfect ratio of sweet, savory, spice and texture. The ribs were also tender, fall off the bone, but also tender enough to chew and did not fall apart, which is the perfect tenderness to me. Our sides, mac & cheese, was really good, it was the perfect classic mac n cheese. They were out of candied yams, so I substituted for a green salad, which was really refreshing and clean, tasted freshly prepped and chopped. I also ordered a slice of Coconut cake, it came as a tiny whole coconut cake, it was super cute, but this was probably the only downfall of the order, the cake itself was moist and fluffy, but the frosting was too sweet. It was overwhelming the entire cake. Had the sweetness level been 1/3 the amount, the cake would have been perfect. The price was reasonable, it wasn't super high, it wasn't cheap, I got a lot of food for what I paid for and I know supporting local businesses means paying a fair price for that. I will definitely order from here again, it was delicious, staff was friendly. Just prepare to wait a while, order when you're not on crunch time.

We visited some friends in Renton for a game night and we decided to try this place for delivery using the EAT24 app. We went with the Lil' Mama Sampler (feeds 2-4). The sampler came with 4 rib bones, 2 pieces of chicken, 6 chicken wings, large salad, and our choice of 2 small sides. We went with greens plus red beans and rice, and some extra cornbread muffins. Our food was still warm but not hot. The driver got a little lost but he was able to find it with our host's assistance. I wasn't impressed with either of the side dishes. The rice in the red beans was watery and it lacked spice. The greens were also without zip. We liked the meats though, even though the ribs and chicken had a lot of sauce. Next time I'll remember to specify sauces on the side. I will also call them and make sure that they know where we are, so the driver doesn't drive around with our food.

Y'all. Ribs. Such good ribs. Specials all week long, and home-made-lick your-fingers good. Seriously. Good prices, and sweet people. I found them on Grubhub, but I'll be ordering from their website next time. Real Soul Food in Seattle is rare, and this is a gem!

Love this place! It's wonderful for when you don't feel like making your own soul food. Definitely the best in the county.

Food is only okay.. but service is atrocious! Probably the worse service I've had EVER.

Such good food! Loved this place so much. They were so nice. The offer a discount for ordering through their website. So much food for the money. When I got there The Chef? Owner? Said it would be 10 minutes because he didn't want to fry the catfish until I got there. Waited maybe 4 minutes and we got it. lOVE the catfish, ribs and Mac and cheese. Will be ordering again.

I was quoted 20 mins but exited 35 mins for a rib plate. The ribs were flavorless, did not taste like they came off the grill and the sauce was watered down. The side of Mac n Cheese and yams were a very small portion. I won't be back. Also note the King County food safety rating was only good not great.

So far I've tried the wingettes and the whole honey fried chicken wings . The first time I ordered through the yelp app they called me about 40 minutes after my order was confirmed to tell me they didn't have anyone to deliver . So they gave me a managers number , who was very kind and sweet . I got my food 40 minutes later .. We had ordered ribs , honey barbecue wingettes and whole honey fried chicken . I really enjoyed how crispy and flavorful the whole wings were and the wingettes . The ribs I didn't try because I assume they were pork but my daughter liked them . Cornbread was a little bit dry and greens were not too bland but nothing that amazed me . Today I tried calling the restaurant and was put on hold for 10 minutes then tried calling back because my phone died and phone kept going to voicemail for 30 minutes . I couldn't leave a message because their voicemail was full . We couldn't order over the phone so we went in and waited close to 15 minutes to order . We ordered a litttle before 6 and they had just called (7:50) to tell us our food is leaving the restaurant and is on its way . Hopefully it gets here soon . From what I've tried and reviews I've seen the food quality is great but food timing is a little too long for this to be a regular spot for me . If it didn't take so long this would be our weekly go to . Food is great , staff are very kind but just the timing ....

A big sign on the building reads..."BBQ NAILS". I must investigate...as it seems to suggest chewieness and some tasty roughage. 'Turns-out, it's two separate businesses. Mystery solved. As I was exiting the library, located across the street from Angel City Deli, I encountered a woman depositing books in the return slot. Spontaneous me, I asked.... "Hi. Have you ever been to the BBQ place across the street?" She was a little taken aback, but responded, "The Angel City Deli? It's great! Everything in there is really good!" Thank you and "YAYYYYY!!!". After surviving J-Walking across the main drag, I arrived at Angel City Deli. Inside, it's very bright, clean, and cheery; with a cable music video channel on a big screen. You are greeted by super signage for their extensive menu. Great graphics and lots of primary colors. Fun! The polite young man, who welcomed me immediately, was really helpful and quickly perceived it was my first visit. He suggested I take some time to peruse the many choices. I had some questions and he was quick to get help for the answers. A woman behind him was right there to assist and explained "what was what". I ordered the Catfish and Fries To Go...as that's what's on the sandwich board out front and it's the motto on their business card... "Down Home To Go" I was offered 3 sauces...tartar, bbq, and hot. "All three", was my choice and all are most excellent. I want a 55 gallon drum of the BBQ. When, I arrived at casa mia, I was a little sad that the steamy fried fish were resting on the fries. It had turned them all soggy. C'est la vie. The Catfish smelled great! Next time, I'll eat there or skip the fries. It was a really healthy portion of Catfish and totally delicious; with any of the 3 sauces. Before leaving Angel City Deli, my curious brain wanted to know what is the origin of the deli's heavenly name? My server didn't know...but his back-up kiitchen resource did. Angel City is the former name of celestial Skyway. Cool! I love history. I Googled it and the Voting District is still named Angel City. So...check-out Angel City Deli...in the town formerly known as Angel City. I want to try the ribs...the wings...tutto!!! I'm confident everything will be Down Home and Delicious!

When I tell you I was thoroughly impressed by this place in skyway . I don't eat just anybody's food but my mom brought home this food and I couldn't get enough . I thought about it for days and then went back for more 3 days later . The catfish , the yams , the green the cornbread and the COCONUT CAKE . Was AMAZING . This is now my favorite soul food spot in seattle . I'm never going anywhere else unless my mother makes it or they are closed ! Bless whoever owns this place and the customer service is BOMB !!! I love love love it !! Keep up the great work

2 catfish dinners 2 collard greens and corn bread with a 6 piece honey fried winglette. All I have to say is I will definitely be back. Absolutely amazing.

I feel like this is one of those "best kept secret" places. I got there too late on Sat for the oxtail special (my own fault) so I got ribs instead. They were amazing, some of the best I've had in the area. I'm going back early on another Sat for oxtails!! This place is not fast food. It's small and family run and it gets busy, so you should be patient and not be a jerk. But you can expect great food at a place run by some extremely nice people.

"This is not a fast food restaurant" So the sign on the counter says, saying that each order is prepared individually. OK, i'm good with that. So I order my brisket sandwich and settle down at the only table in the restaurant to wait the 3-5 minutes for my sandwich. I mention the only table because it is almost a joke when the guy behind he counter ask if the order is for here or to go. There is one table, two chairs and a short counter that you could eat at while standing. Plan on taking your food to go. Now for the food. The brisket is served in a hoagie bun - a little unexpected, but it worked. it was slathered with bbq sauce and really messy. lots of napkins included in the to go bag - but what was missing was a fork or spoon - something to clean up the droppings from the sandwich. Not the best bbq sandwich, but plenty of meat and the medium hot sauce had a niche flavor and enough heat. Need to go back to try out their catfish next.

Never had a bad experience here. Loved the catfish, honey fried chicken, mac and cheese, potato salad and yams!

I came in on a Friday at about 6pm and they where out of ribs, the guy told me i got ribs but there all for the pick up orders for the people who called in... lol you didnt have to tell me that. so I ordered the chicken dinner... 2 things and 1 drum and two sides. I was expecting to get bbq (grill,smoker..flame on the meat) no its baked chicken with bbq sauce poured over it. Bland bland bland! Same with the mac and cheese. I must say the greens are good but not good enough to make up for the rest.

The very best hot wings around!!! You will not be disappointed here! They have daily lunch specials including an oxtail dinner on Saturday for only $20!!! I always say I'm going to try the catfish or ribs but i ALWAYS get the hot wings. So glad i discovered this place and they're really close to my work! Thank you Angel City Deli!!!!