Maxine's On Saint James 304 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119

"I ordered take out. I wonder why they don't put the same energy into take out food like they do when you are coming in dining. So I ordered pork chop with cheesy grits and mac n cheese. The pork chop was hard and the cheesy grits tasted sour. Like it was left out too long and went bad. The mac n cheese was decent no much flavor. I also order the cajun wings and garlic smashed potatoes and grits again . The cajun wings was just regular wing with hot sauce on them. The garlic smashed potatoes was distasteful . Sour as well and I threw those away and just ate the wings afterward got a tummy ache this is insane . Black business should care about what they are producing it's not all about the money if your heart doesn't go into something maybe try a different career path. I never understood how someone can come up with the idea to open a restaurant and don't know how to cook and cook with love that food was the worst " Soul food" i've ever had"

"I had an opportunity to meet the owners of the restaurant! They were extremely kind, and offered us free drinks while we waited for our food. I ordered the chicken wing dinner which was fresh. They were out of the sweet potatoes, so I end up getting the greens and Mac & Cheese. Both of those sides were really good. The portions are a good size.When I’m in Boston again I will order from here again!"

"Extremely disappointed ordering from this restaurant, first time. Muffins were missing, jambalaya was way too spicy to enjoy (there is a mild option also), ended up throwing it away, and banana pudding was frozen, had to put in the microwave to soften it. Over $40 down the drain. First and Last time."

"The flavors of the food went very well together. I ordered the Best chicken plate (3 piece), for sides I got the smashed sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese. The sweet potatoes were good; a little too sweet but the nutmeg did stand out! The chicken was exactly as I expected, bomb. I would definitely order again, probably gonna try the Creole corn next time instead of the sweet potatoes. And I will be back on Tuesday for the fresh banana pudding!!"

"The food without a doubt is delicious!! I would've went with a five star. My husband steak tips - $23.99 for steak tips, Mac and cheese was a portion for a toddler, they placed one tablespoon of rice and beans and 6 bite size steak tips!! For $23!! My haddock portion was okay for $16 but the steak tips. My husband took three forks of the Mac&cheese and was done. Disappointed with the charge and portion. Box of pasta is not that expensive. And they are buying it wholesale. Total rip off.."