Thelma’s Soul Food Restaurant & Bar

"My family and I went to Thelma’s for my birthday and my niece’s birthday dinner. The food was very good. The wait staff from the time we walked in the door until we left were very friendly and accommodating . I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that was looking for a Soul food restaurant."

"Stopped by with close friends early afternoon on a Sunday and while the DJ was an unexpected surprise, it was a great atmosphere, where we were grooving and enjoying the good food."

"My wife and I recently visited Thelma's while in the Bridgeport, CT area for the holiday weekend. We left happy and satisfied customers and look forward to returning if we are back in town. The wait staff were friendly and attentive, the food was served fresh and hot. Note: you have to request the cornbread, it was the best I've tasted and I've eaten at soul food places across the country to support Black owned establishments. We came during the Saturday brunch and were pleasantly surprised at the cost for both of our meals when we received the bill. I had the whiting, collard greens and mac and cheese, unfortunately they didn't have Haddock, black eye peas or candy yams. My wife ordered the chicken, cabbage and collards. The portions were good size, well seasoned and excellent value for the money we were full and had no room for dessert. What made the experience even more memorable was the live DJ playing music from the different era's to create a chill adult vibe where you felt relaxed and like you were among friends. At times I didn't know if I should get up and dance or keep eating. The only challenge I could see depending on what day and time you visit is parking, fortunately we found a metered space around the corner and because it was a Saturday we didn't have to pay another bonus. I strongly recommend a visit to Thelma's if you are in the area and looking for great food, good atmosphere at an affordable price."

"Hanging with the big Cuz's.. 1st time here. The food was good, and the drink on point and the atmosphere were cool vibes."

"The staff is the saving grace. The food was once really good, but now I only gave the food 1 star because it came out piping hot. The fried chicken wings has no flavor, its just fried pretty and hot just like the fried whiting. Salt and pepper go a long way. The potato salad was so sweet like they confused the salt and the sugar. The cabbage and collard greens were just ok. My opinion, if I will most likely not order food from here again. I gave it a few tries this year and each time I was disappointed. On another not music is way to loud for a space of that size. The music does not need to be as loud as it is , where I'm yelling my order to the waitress, it's a restaurant not a night club. Unable to hold a conversation. To have a conversation with someone I was with we had to text each other the music was just to loud. The wait staff and bar staff are very friendly and welcoming they would be the reason I return because their customer service is excellent."