This place in Demopolis offers soul food so good, you’ll want to come back for more

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A hidden gem in Demopolis, Alabama, River City Soul serves a range of Southern-inspired cuisine that has become well-liked by both locals and visitors. The eatery is renowned for its cozy ambiance and friendly personnel, which foster a sense of community and make customers feel at home. There is something for everyone on the menu, with dishes like 12 oz. ribeye, shrimp and grits, sliced baked turkey with dressing, and comforting soul cuisine staples like oxtails over rice. Dessert aficionados also enjoy their sweets, which include the well-known three-layer cake with layers of strawberry, key lime, and red velvet.

Popular Dishes:

Oxtails over rice

Shrimp and Grits

Sliced Baked Turkey with Dressing

12oz Ribeye

Mac & Cheese

Greens

Cornbread

Three-layer dessert cake (red velvet, key lime, strawberry)

One of their most talked-about dishes:

The Oxtails over Rice, a delicious and tender oxtail stew served over precisely cooked rice, is one of their most talked-about dishes. This dish, a Southern mainstay, is priced between $15 and $18 depending on the portion size. It is slow-cooked to guarantee the flesh is succulent and slips off the bone. It makes a filling, hearty meal when served with traditional sides like greens, mac & cheese, and cornbread. This dish's real, deep flavor comes from the quality of the ingredients and the traditional cooking techniques, which make it a must-try for any lover of soul cuisine.