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Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch is a three star restaurant in the southern area. Check out this affordable place in the Marina Del Rey area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features brunch and catering.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite soul food place in L.A. Yeah it's a bit pricey but the food is great and you'll usually see someone famous there. The Sunday brunch is the best and it's worth the drive from where...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute! They are so nice and the food is very authentic!
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Aunt Kizzy's once and was not impressed (from what i recall the fish wasn't too fresh when i went) so i stayed away for about 5 yrs. Just last week I decided to give them another chance and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a difference a decade makes! I haven't been to Aunt Kizzy's in ages, and actually stopped going because... well, they hired a formally trained chef, and the quality actually suffered. Plus Marina...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Pricey, but worth it. I lived in Atlanta and had some pretty good Southern cooking. This takes me back there. :)Just go on a diet afterwards.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Price maybe a bit high, good portions. If you're looking for big tasty meat portions this is your place. If you're looking for healthy food, stay 5 miles away from the place. But consider...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I expected better. We got there early on a Sunday- about 6 or so and it was relatively uncrowded but service was beyond slow. The staff was friendly but it took forever to just get drinks and the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding. My favorite dishes are the meatloaf with the red sauce, or the okra & corn. Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would technically give it a 3 1/2 points... This was my first time trying soul food / southern food ever so I really had no idea what to expect. The place is pretty small so I can't imagine the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was my 2nd time at Aunt Kizzy's. The first time was at the old location on Glencoe, about 6 years ago. I remember the food was good and the service was bad. I brought a friend to the new location...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps because I went there during off hours, Aunt Kizzy's did not fry my chicken to order (the menu says "Fried to order, takes 15 minutes" but it came out looking and tasting very reheated in about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOOWEE! This place was good!I had the ribs, collard greens and fried chicken...oh, and the cornbread.Wowwee wow wow wow.There must be a genuine southerner cooking in that kitchen. It was delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after reviewing another southern food i started reminiscing about this place. aunt kizzy's is amazing!the staff was always the friendliest and thinking of the food makes me salivate. i will never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled upon this restaurant only after not being able to find any sort of parking in or near Venice Beach. Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch is good. I've never really been a huge fan of Southern food per...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great soul food....I've been going to Aunt Kizzy's for years and really enjoy the food here. The people who are working there are really nice. If you are in a hurry, I don't recommend coming here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly ppl and great soul food! Large portions along with decent prices. Love the cat fish and corn bread.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
(This review was from Summer 2007 after dining at the old location on Glencoe. It appears that the quality hasn't changed for the better since the move to Washington Blvd. -- D.T.)I was recently in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is an interesting vibe to this place. When I went, during the week, it was pretty empty, just a couple customers here and there. It had a homey, casual hangout ambiance to it. From the outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder if I went on an off night, b/c I thought that the food was just okay. The cornbread that they bring out is amazing, really warm and moist. Our entrees were ok, I had the hot links and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great southern eats. After visiting the south on tour I've eaten at my fair share of creole, cajun, southern locals that I can say that it's good to know that there is a great southern near by, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Southern cooking in the Marina. I wanna nap after I eat their meat loaf and macaroni.Like some other people reviewing Aunt Kizzy's, I'm not an expert on Southern cooking (SoCal native here) but to me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I believe that Aunt Kizzy's is an excellent place to get some great southern cooking. I have eaten here several times while working in Marina del Rey.So why did I give it one star? Well, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no expert by any means on Soul/Southern food; my only experiences have been with Roscoe's and some place in the OC (forgot the name).With that out of the way, I loved Kizzy's. I had the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted it was the first time I had "Soul Food," I was blown away by the fried chicken - fried chicken with a side of mac n cheese and collared greens. I can't describe it in any other way besides the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These days with the health craze, I can see places like this start falling to the wayside.Aunt Kizzy's is a great spot for soul food. The kind that gives you a warm feeling in your tummy and a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best walls of fame in LA ! ! ! Errrrbody from Byonce & Jay Z. to Eddie Murphy & Michael Jackson - Randy Newman & The cast of In Living Color to Marlon Brando & Anthony Hopkins. . . Aunt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: I've never had southern food from anywhere but kizzy's so I'm not sure how it really compares but I was generally pleased with everything I got. Greens, Mac n cheese, Fried Okra and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place seemed a little out of place sitting atop a random strip mall, but don't overlook it. Aunt Kizzy's is a great spot to check out for weekend brunch and they have outdoor seating to enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the other Yelpers are thinking on this one, but it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Being from the south, my bf felt like trying out Aunt Kizzy's because we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went in during lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was empty save for maybe one or two couples that came in while my friend and I were eating.I got the fried chicken, and it was alright. Nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their fired chicken and links.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At times I felt like I was in a movie. You know the movie Coming to America? Of course you know it, silly of me to ask. Well, you know the part where they're all hanging out in the barber shop?...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmmmm hmmmmmm... I was looking for a good spot for my bday dinner with my family. Something outta the typical, Palm, Matsuhisa, etc...I hadn't had good soul food in a while but wasn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*** it may not be soul food but it is good ole Southern vittles. ***Clyde R wrote ... "you can't call it soul food if they don't serve bar-b-que pig's feet and chitlins, or if they don't put hamhocks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Please update your information. They have moved to a new location at 523 Washington Blvd and serve alcohol. All service is now table service.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
oops.. this review should be for the new location at washington blvd!
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You will not regret a single order from this kitchen!Top notch comfort food for anyone who remembers homemade cornbread and macaroni. I've had most things on their menu but a few of my favorites are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Aunt Kizzy's once at the old location (which I kind of miss, with its high walls covered with framed, dusty smiles and autographs of quasi-celebrities and the vague patina of fry-grease) for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you miss home, GO HERE!!! I'm a Southern Girl, Born and raised in the south, and sometimes being away from home you miss some home-cooked food. Plus, it comes with super super nice staff that make...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They've moved! Pulled up stakes after a eon and gone beachward. They're now on Washington Blvd. a few blocks from the Boardwalk. I hate to say it, but it has affected the food. I don't know if the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From when you walked I could tell this place didn't belong in this strip mall. It needed to be in a shack on the side of the street with some character. The service was horrible. I bet the old guy is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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THE SERVICE IS REALLY BAD AND THE FOOD IS NOT VERY GOOD THIS PLACE USED TO BE GOOD BUT NOT ANYMORE THEY HAVE GONE WAY DOWN HILL THE SERVICE IS REALLY MEAN TO YOU,IF YOU ASK ANYTHING THEY GIVE YOU A REAL...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, this place didn't do it for me. THe food didn't sing with soulfulness and flavor. I didn't want to lick my plate and ask for seconds.TOP places for soul food:Levi's BBQ in MarylandMa Reatha's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Artery clogging soul food. It's to the bone. Let your Aunt Kizzy take care of you.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God. I love it. I love it. I grew up in Playa del Rey and it was sooo great to have a soul food joint in gasp!, Marina del Rey of all places! The portions that they serve you are HEAPING and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
craving to try soul food, i asked my friend kimmy what's the best place to go. she swears by aunt kizzy's so we decided to go. after work we take our long journey from monterey park to marina del rey....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you grow up in an African American family with strong Southern roots, your mother, grandmothers, and aunts all have different sayings for how good a meal can be. Well, here's one that's decidedly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about some soul food to feed your soul... Cornbread, Greens, Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Yams, Red Beans, etc etc...This is what you call food to stick to your bones!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SOUL FOOD WITHOUT SOUL! What the HECK happened to to Aunt Kizzy's??? I have been eating at Aunt Kizz'ys since the mid 90's. Boy did they fall in the tiolet. 1st off they moved to a new location in an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooouuuul food. Normally, when I say that I'm talking about Hawaiian food or dim sum but not this time. This place was a little hard to find but it was so worth it. The pork chops and fried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aunt Kizzy's added some good ol' junk to my trunk. I had the meatloaf with collard greens and red beans and sausage. Couldn't eat the entire plate in one sitting, so I've been eating it for 3 days...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"If this means I could've had more cornbread muffins, I think I will hurt someone," I said after realizing we weren't getting into the club that night. We tried to resist the food as much as possible,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. The place started out promising - the decor was authentically crappy (in a good way) and the menu had all the right things on it. The cornbread was DELICIOUS. Very, very good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is so good. Kinda pricey but so good. I try to come here as much as I can but I don't because I would probably gain a lot more weight. But I always leave satisfied!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm starch-a-rific!On my last trip to this place, Britney Spears had just snatched up the last order of pork chops. I have yet to figure out if telling you that this place is a favorite of hers, is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aunt Kizzy's is truly off the chain!!! I love this place...it's just like going to my grandmother's kitchen! The fried chicken is soooooo mmmm good, the macaroni was full of flavor, the yams, and oh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This is truly an amazing southern/soul/comfort food heaven. One meal here will satisfy and keep you full for days. They have decently priced lunch specials and their all-you-can eat Sunday brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooul food. Another one of my favorite hole in the wall restaurants. You walk in and it literally looks like a giant back porch. They start you off with some corn bread...mmmm. Get the sugared ice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Head straight to the back porch, it definitely feels homey inside this soul food mecca where the walls exemplify all the stars that have walked through their doors. Go for the lunch specials which run...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place here iz off the chain for real. Real soul food cooking. Cornbread was off the hook. My wife had the smothered pork chops, and they were so good I can't remember what I had. Now as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been awhile since I've been back to Kizzy's but I still drool thinking about the cornbread muffins that melts in your mouth. The peach cobbler wasn't too bad either.Celebrity sightings were the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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My boyfriend and I love soul food and was really excited to try this new restaurant. The atmosphere was nice and resemebled a down south, mississippi feel with low lighting, dark rustic table and chairs and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my boyfriend enjoyed this place more than I did. Granted, I think his dinner was better than mine. Quick tip, don't get the rice and gravy. Not so good. The Mac and Cheese is really good!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aunt Kizzy's is good in the same way cheap sex is good. It's hard to go wrong if you mix some T&A into anything or in Aunt Kizzy's case if you saturate everything in butter before deep frying it. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ready for some down-home cooking?Looking to get your Black-eyed peas and corn-bread fix? Pay a visit to Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch. Coming from a southern family with Caribbean and Hispanic roots, "Soul...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all you can eat Sunday brunch, because you can't eat that much.Normally I go to buffets and eat so much, they put my picture up next to people who've given them bad checks. Not Aunt Kizzy's....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here on a Sunday night by myself - feeling a little out of sorts, and very far from home. I was greeted warmly by a woman who I really wish had been my mother (my own mother was weirdly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Maybe I don't know what soul food is, but I've been to this place several times and the food is great. I usually eat the chicken fried steak with collard greens, and man am I full afterwards. The lemonade is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about this place...someone recommended it to me and I really just hated it...the food was way too spicy to enjoy the actual flavor. My husband had the ribs and rice and beans..and I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you think of Soul Food, you probably think of Leimert Park in the Crenshaw district. You probably wouldn't consider Marina Del Ray a place you'd find fried chicken, collared greens, black-eyed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you on a diet or looking for a sensible salad and some sort of diet drink? Then step away from the doors... your kind isnt welcome at Aunt Kizzys. Beware, deliciously fatty foods abound. After...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ready to break that New Year's diet resolution? Tired of being thin? Tired of being just "kinda fat?" Are you ready to become truly obese and/or piggish?This place will answer your prayers....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love good southern-style food, this is a treat and about as authentic as you will get outside the south. Collared Greens, okra and corn, chicken and dumplings on some nights, Mac and Cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Although I live in the Inland Empire, I visit Aunt Kizzy's at least 3-4 times each year, especially in August for my birthday! I love the food, especially the cornbread and beef shortribs, but I really go for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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i had the fried chicken which was absolutely delicious. it was crispy and juicy, fried without distracting breading. the sides, however, were either ok or below average. it came with stuffing or mashed potatos...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smothered Chicken, mmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!! Okra and corn, mmm!!!!!!!! So they always sell out of the dumplings, waddup? I'm not sure how long Aunt Kizzy's has been around, but I first found this spot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had grits.Until today. I've always wondered what grits were so I got to come here. I liked the grits and the stuffing thing and the ribs and the eggs, and the potatoes and the corn. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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We were dissappointed to find out that it's cafeteria style if you go before dinner time. (Of course, I should have read this on Citysearch before going). That aside, the food really wasn't that great. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times over the years. I think it went through some ups and downs about 10 years ago, but it recently seems to have settled back down to a good place to go eat.I haven't found better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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I ate there several years ago. If you ever go, be sure to get the smothered pork chop and the sweet potatoes. OMG - to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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I like southern cooking but maybe I also like flavor because this did not cut it for me. The cornbread muffins that came with our meal were okay, but I've had better. The service wasn't too bad- they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do i think it was worth the drive... no but it wasn't entirely all that bad. When you get there the place is situated in the corner of a super market shopping center. When you walk in it looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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My brother, daughter and I , went out to enjoy each other's company and to have a great dinner. After arriving at Aunt Kizzy's we were seated at a broken table and had to move to another one. Where do I begin...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food here was OK at best, and certainly not worth the 45 minute wait without a place to sit. The food quality was on par with my LAUSD school lunches from the cafeteria.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when I was younger, not a kid anymore, but back in those days I use to come here and the food was excellent...then they sort of became to commercial and I wasn't impressed anymore...I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine had mentioned to me that a southern soul food place existed in Marina del Rey in the back of a shopping center. I thought she was kidding, but there it was. Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Aunt Kizzy's. First of all, I come here every New Year's Day if I'm in town for my black-eyed peas. No, you can't eat here often if you want to live. But the collard greens, corn bread, short...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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I used to love eating at this restaurant as the food was well-prepared and abundant. However, the last few times I've gone, the meals are not up to par and the service has been erratic.
menupages.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best time to go is during lunch, they don't serve the bbq chicken during dinner and it's sooo delicious. It's like kookooroo's x 10. $7 for a huge meal with awesome corn bread.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what the website says:"Searching for a restaurant that offers the finest in cuisine, service, value and southern style? Look no further than Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch in Marina Del Rey. We have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going for soul food in Marina del Rey is like going to Mexico to buy herring. The shadow of the million dollar condominiums blocking out the sun so only the privileged can enjoy the view tends to cast...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boy...am I tempted to order the fried chicken dish. But I held back and ordered chicken fried steak, with rice/gravy, okra/corn and mac/cheese. Love the gravy on the chicken fried steak. Two nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the gf and i have been seeing movies at the ua around the corner, and we've been to aunt kizzy's before and after a few times. the food there is a bit scattered -- the chicken & dumplings, fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sick of eating lettuce? Had a rough week? Hankerin' for some down home comfort food? Aunt Kizzy's is there for you. Sweet tea, corn bread, red beans and rice, fried chicken, meat loaf, heart...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Collard Greens and cornbread! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhhh ... snap! This place has the most amazing Soul Food. We brought my mom here last time she was in town and I swear we all needed naps after we ate! It was that good!They've got it all ......
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the staff is the friendliest bunch i've ever run into, we parked in the back and used the small entrance to bypass going around the building. the hostess met us halfway so we didn't have to squeeze...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to become a gigantic fatso.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stabbing pain in my chest......Arrrrgggggghhhhh, pain shooting down my arm, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. But what a way to go. Death by Aunt Kizzy's heart attack.I hadn't been to AK's for about 7 years and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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The fried chicken, smothered pork chops, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and peach cobbler at this place ALL compete with those at my beloved Jordan's Cafe. The ambience in here is relaxing, and reminds me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Soul food. Not bad. Friend told me to try the smothered chicken but they were sold out. I think their wall of fame is nothing to sneeze at, though. Look for the picture of the guy with a mullet and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME!Ample parking.Great menu. Simple! Order an entree and two sides. I really like their lemonade.I have been their twice. First time I would have given them FIVE stars. Nothing went wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing about Aunt Kizzy's for years and I finally got to try it out. It is sort of hidden away in a corner of a shopping area that doesn't really seem to fit the authentic looking interior...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
warning! not for the health conscious, BUT if you LOVE soul food, then you won't find a better place (at least i haven't). i think i've just about tried everything on the menu and everything is tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The decor is warm and laid back, and the servers are very friendly. On Sundays they have an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch that allows me to gorge on as much fried chicken, ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place may be hard to find (it's in the back of a strip mall, near Vons), but once you find it and go inside, it's like you're a member of the family. The food is good, the wait staff is awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aunt Kizzy's is a landmark in L.A. soul food and there was a time in the 90s when people would rant and rave about how great it was. But honestly, I thought the food was pretty average, especially for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want good, affordable Southern food, this is the place to go. You can get ox tails to fried chicken to biscuits and pork chops smothered in gravy. Add mashed potatoes, black eyed peas and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get to eat soul food/southern style cooking very often, but when I have ample time in Los Angeles, I go to Aunt Kizzy's. Fried chicken, ribs, corn bread, mac and cheese. It's itis-inducing,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a hankering for soul food? Well, I do love Aunt Kizzy's, and it's so close to home. It's located in the Von's & CVS Shopping Center, tucked back into a corner (next to Koo Koo Roo). I can't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a small Asian girl, but boy do I Love Southern Soul Food. And I had been hearing about Aunt Kizzy's for years, but didn't get to try it until recently. And it was a very good experience. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aunt Kizzy's is not for the faint of heart. If you are trying to lower your cholesterol, skip it. If you didn't grow up on Southern or soul food, it may not be for you.BUT -- if you long for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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I know Britney eats at Aunt Kizzy's, and so does a whole bunch of other celebrities, but I still like M&M's Soul Food better. To their credit, Aunt Kizzy's has great food, and a wide selection at that. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Very warm, welcoming atmosphere with red checked tablecloths and friendly service. Simple menu with lots of Southern favorites. Go hungry - this food is dense. In fact, even if you go hungry you'll probably...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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After eating at places like Harold and Belle's and Uncle Darrows, I can say officially that there are much better places for southern cooking than Aunt Kizzy's. Their cornbread was good but I their chicken was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Great menu, huge plates, really good food for a very fair price. The staff is friendly and the food comes out fast. Their catfish is great, and their mac and cheese is amazing! Highly recommended for the...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once was enough for me to know that this greasy glop was not what I'd ever be interested in eating again.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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I have dined here one time (about a year ago) and never went back. Service was horrible, food was cold. Tell me something, does Aunt Kizzy still have those faded dusty pictures of washed-up celebs hanging on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by qualifying myself:I grew up in Alabama. My grandparents lived in neighboring Mississippi, and I grew up on such fine foods as fried okra, casseroles, cornbread and anything with gravy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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A true test of patience with molasses slow service. The food wasn't all that either. The fired chicken was just ok and I liked the corn muffins. I ate a better chicken fried steak across the parking lot at...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A true test of patience with slow as molasses service. The food wasn't very good, I had a better chicken fried steak across the parking lot at Nichols. I would not recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is as close as you are going to get to Southern Cooking in Los Angeles. I love it. All they are missing is the sweet tea and the more cheese than mac. muhahahaha!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a fan of Southern cooking, I just love Aunt Kizzy's. It's so hard to find places that do the Southern sides - collard greens, black-eyed peas, mac and cheese - and more importantly, do them right....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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I am from the South originally so I have been blessed with enjoying the cuisine from my home area. My friends recommended this place to satify my Southern food cravings. I was greatly disappointed. The meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a fan of southern food (and all its grease), then go. Otherwise, go elsewhere since you have to truly appreciate the southern cooking in order to enjoy it. The decor is authentic, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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A Denverite visiting Los Angeles looking for some down-home cooking and found it at Aunt Kizzie's. Wonderful food and wait staff - they make you feel at home and welcome and the greens are the best anywhere
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The biscuits are sublime, but the rest of it is sort of ordinary - heavy and greasy soul food. I guess if you're a fan of Southern food, you might like it. The catfish is pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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i love aunt kizzy's. the first time i went, i couldnt stop smiling. the wait staff treats you like family they haven't seen in years. and the food! i can't get enough. but if you're watching you waistline-...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Hadn't been here for a while because I'm an obsessive calorie counter, but you've got to live your life right? Still the greatest southern comfort food this side of the 405. I had the red snapper (baked...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Really enjoyed the food here. The ambience is pretty fun. Our service was really friendly although I didn't care much for the lack of a menu and table service for lunch. Had to walk up to the counter. Found...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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I have had the pleasure of eating here since before it moved to this location from a much smaller place in the same mall. I have always been treated like a guest at your aunts house. The portions of fried...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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When I hear people say they like Aunt Kizzy's food, I know they didn't grow up with soul food. Ugh, cornbread isn't supposed to be hard unless you accidentally burn it, and even then, it still should taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2005
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food is ok, but very unhealthy. cornbread is delicious. not worth going out of your way for.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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Soul food in warming trays and drinks in Jars cute but not appealing. I don't know about you but when I think about soul food I think of food Fresh, hot and right out of the oven. I haven't been in awhile but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Despite some spotty service experiences, I have always enjoyed dining at Aunt Kizzy's. I'll admit to not being an expert on soul food, but every meal I have had here has been terrific and stepping into the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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The food sits in big vats under heat lamps, making the greens soggy, the macaroni chewy, the fried chicken dry, etc. None of it seems freshly made to order. For brunch, they only make a certain amount of fried...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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This is a mom and pop restaurant, so you get mom and pop quality. I'm a regular at Aunt Kizzy's. Your service all depends on who's waiting on your table. They have some excellent waitresses and one or two not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2004
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I have been to Aunt Kizzy's twice because my husband likes the "southern home cookin". I say nice try. THe first time for lunch it was good food and ok service that seated us fast and took our order and served...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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its a great deal when you have lunch at aunt kizzys. half the price for dinner and still enough food to last you a week. the place is very sweet the service has always been excellent. i love the collard...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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I recently discovered Aunt Kizzy's and it brought back pleasant memories of my grandparents' soul food cooking. I LOVE THEIR COLLARD GREENS! This place is at least as good as Roscoes Chicken & Waffles.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2003
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I'd heard great things about this restaurant, so I was excited to try it. We were seated quickly, but we waited for over 25 minutes just for someone to take our order. It took another 20 minutes for the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2003
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The food is very good, but it definitely isn't good for your heart. Portions are huge, so bring your appetite. If you want to stay healthy and care about your heart, I wouldn't eat here every day. You can also...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Aunt Kizzy's is great for selection--especially if you don't have cholesterol issues. Generally the dishes move pretty quickly but occasionally coming later in the afternoon or evening can result in "tired"...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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I don't claim to be a Southern food expert, but the catfish at Aunt Kizzy's is excellent. The fish was fresh, and, was not at all greasy.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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I'm no soul food expert, but the snapper I had was good, as were the mac 'n cheese and black eyed peas. Only problem is that all the entrees are like $12 and $13. What about like a $7 option where you just get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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The atmosphere is very southern, very back porch. You'll feel like you're in the Delta having dinner with your extended family you never knew existed. My co-worker a couple jobs ago insisted that she introduce...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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a welcoming anomaly among the somewhat standard yuppie fare in the marina area, aunt kizzy's follows through with its promise to offer "down-home cookin' served with southern hospitality...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch in Marina Del Rey, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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platefuls of flavor from the deep south...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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long before southern, soul food or cajun were trendy, then hot, then not, aunt kizzyis was serving up platefuls of flavor from the deep south here near the marina in an unlikely shopping center location. the...
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although the ambiance is as casual as you can get, sightings of movie stars and athletes are common at this down-home cookery in the marina. like the rest of the locals, they know that aunt kizzy cooks up the...
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authentic southern home cooking...
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