Fixins Soul Kitchen
Soul food restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles
800 W Olympic Blvd A150, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Highlights
Fixins serves classic soul food with fried chicken, oxtails, and more
Fixins serves classic soul food with fried chicken, oxtails, and more
"Located next door to The Novo theater in LA Live, Fixin’s Soul Kitchen is a popular option for weekend brunch and pre-concert chicken and waffles, but lunch is the easiest time to slide into a booth for some excellent soul food. Fixin’s massive dining room is less crowded, so you can hear yourself think as you eat shrimp and grits, black-eyed peas, and pork chops smothered in roux-brown gravy and pickled onions." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"Set within the space formerly occupied by Detroit Seafood Market, this bright and open and features nods to the city’s legacy in music and pop culture throughout with murals, paintings, and other decor. Expect brunch-worthy classics, such as chicken and waffles topped with grape-flavored butter, shrimp and grits, and deep-fried deviled eggs. Online ordering is also available." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Part of the California-based chain founded by Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star who entered politics and survived eight years of controversy as mayor of Sacramento, this newer Paradise Valley restaurant offers a fun homage to soul food. Set within the space formerly occupied by Detroit Seafood Market, this bright and open space features artwork that provides nods to the city’s legacy in music and pop culture throughout. The menu is inspired, in part, by Johnson and his wife Michelle’s year-long travels across the country prior to opening their first location in his hometown in search of inspiration from other soul food restaurants. Expect fatty oxtails in sweet brown gravy, smothered chicken in roux brown gravy, warm squares of cornbread, and deep-fried deviled eggs — a dish that Johnson says was inspired by a similar offering served at Old Lady Gang in Atlanta. On the weekends, indulge in classics like chicken and waffles topped with grape-flavored butter, or shrimp and grits. All fried chicken on the menu is brined for 24 hours. To drink, try the spot’s sweet tea, Kool-Aid, or a cocktail made with Uncle Nearest Whiskey — a Black and woman-owned whiskey brand based in Shelbyville, Tennessee." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Located next to Crypto.com Arena inside L.A. Live, this restaurant from former NBA star and Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson expanded to Downtown a few years ago serving classic soul and Southern dishes. Think fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, oxtails with sweet brown gravy, and smothered chicken. The gumbo is a particular highlight, served over rice and cooked to that happy medium between thick stew and brothy soup. Portions are hefty too, so no one will leave hungry. The venue works best as a pre-theater or pre-game meal, though Fixins serves until 11 p.m. on weekends." - Mona Holmes
"Located next door to The Novo theater in LA Live, Fixin’s Soul Kitchen serves the best soul food in DTLA. The dining room feels like one big sports bar, but there’s also a side patio for anyone who prefers peace and quiet while eating deep-fried comfort food. Come to this massive corner restaurant for dishes like shrimp and grits, black-eyed peas, and pork chops smothered in roux-brown gravy and pickled onions. Be sure to make a reservation for brunch if you don’t want to wait an hour or two for your table. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder, brant cox
