Rolling to the Beat of No Drum

My friends and I arrived at Levi's at 5 pm and left sans service 50 minutes later. Laid back and quaint would be the most euphamastic way to describe this experience. The entrees come from the buffet selection which was half empty. Drink orders were taken 20 minutes after arriving hut never arrived at the table. We left after an hour of waiting. Would not eat here again if it were the last place in DC. Probably would starve to death in the comfort of my own home rather than st the lazy hand of Levi's clearly underaged waiter. I rated them one star because zero stars was not an option.

Come Early

Just went to Levi's for lunch with a group of six. We work at the Federal Center in Suitland, MD and it was about a 10-15 min drive. Parking was surprisingly easy, though it is Friday. The food was very good though some were unpleasantly surprised by the vinegary bite of the NC BBQ sauces and spicy nature of the chopped pork BBQ. The fried chicken was moist and delicious, the ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and wonderful, the greens were tasty and the yams were great. Overall a very positive experience. The restaurant is a bit small on the inside and quite cozy. We arrived around 11:30 and were the only ones there, by 1200-1230 the place was jam packed, standing room only. They had a lunch buffet for $12 too.

By Far the BEST soul food spot in the District!

My b/f is from the south, Arkansas to be exact. For Valentines Day I was trying to find a place to go that served soul food because thats his favorite food. Well, I looked up Cheap Eats and found Levis. So we planned a trip to DC on Valentines Day. The macaroni and cheese was the BEST I have ever tasted! The smotherered chicken and the fried chicken was so well seasoned. My b/f had the fried fish and pork chops, it was soooo good. The collard greens were seasoned to perfection. It was by far the best soul food ever!

Pleasant surprise.

My husband and I decided to try Levi's Port Cafe after reading about it on this website for Cheap Eats. After the first bite from my macaroni and cheese and greens I knew we discovered a hidden charm. My BBQ pork ribs and fried chicken were good, but I want to return to try the other items on the menu. We even had a fun and engaging conversation with the owner, Johnny, and a frequent diner sitting next to us. We carried home a slice of the red velvet cake to enjoy at home, and talked about what other dishes we want to try when we return.