Peaches Lewis - Brooklyn (NY)

3 /5 First World Properties: I wish that I had better news about this place... My overall assessment is that Peaches was NOT BAD it just was NOT GREAT either... I think that they are going for some kind of soulfood and modern fusion that misses the mark on both. Hey, there are a lot of new faces in the area that have never had REAL down home soulfood so this place may do well. The atmosphere was quaint yes spacious enough that you did not feel crowded. Although I was there after dark the exterior seemed nice and inviting. My only gripe was the food. The lack of flavor and seasoning to be precise. We started off with an order of wings and fried calamari as appetizers. They both LOOKED amazing. Upon tasting them they both were just so-so. On a scale of 1-10 they would get a 6.8. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. The calamari was slightly overcooked and a few pieces were chewy. The breading was as bland as bland can get. In their defense I like spice more than most but yikes! Reportedly the entre chicken sandwich was also just alright. Same message or less for the macaroni and cheese. I had the salmon with spinach. Actually, the salmon had a little crust that had some flavor. The dessert peach melba with vanilla icecream was delicious. The red velvet cake again was reportedly passable but not exceptional. On the bright side ✨️ the portions were generous and priced appropriately. Additionally, the presentation of the food was excellent. If someone invited me to eat at Peaches I would attend. On the hand I dont think that I would proactively return. Your mileage may vary...

5 /5 Michael: Best southern food experience in NYC. I visited on a quiet weekday evening. We were seated promptly and provided water as we were seated. The menu isn’t huge but each item looked carefully selected to best represent the cuisine of soul food. I was happy to see catfish over grits which I have been struggling to find a good variation of in NYC. During our meal we enjoyed the blackened catfish over grits, the St. Louis ribs (served with collard greens), a side of Mac and cheese, a side of cornbread, the peaches Melba, and the Butter pound cake. The catfish is well cooked and extremely flavorful with a deep spice coming from the blackened surface seasoning. The ratio of grits was perfect and they were well cooked with a pleasant texture. The grits don’t seem to be stone ground or anything crazy but the grits definitely didn’t detract from the meal. The ribs were fall off the bone tender. The BBQ sauce is a classic recipe on the sweeter side with a pleasant tang that both compliments and stands up to the flavor of the meat. The collard greens are good but rather unmemorable on the plate. The seasoning in them is definitely more subtle. I do prefer a little more flavor in my greens but with the rib meat you won’t notice. The mac & cheese was spectacular. It’s a perfect combination of different styles. It’s baked in a skillet but creamy like a stove top with a beautifully brown crust on top from the broiler. It is a large portion that is definitely shareable as the dish is very rich. The only note on the mac & cheese is that I wish it had a sprinkling of spice on top. The richness of the cheese is almost overwhelming and a touch of spice would help cut through it. I know this could easily be solved with a bottle of hot sauce, but I like to eat food as prepared. The cornbread is the best cornbread I have ever eaten in a restaurant. It is perfectly fluffy and a large portion. You can still tell that it’s cornbread, but it has the fluffiness of a cake. It’s a really fantastic dish. It has a touch of sweetness, but is not like a dessert. When it came to desserts, I just wish they were served with more of the fruit they’re highlighting. The peaches Melba is served with almost a French toast and the butter pound cake is served with berries in a sauce. Especially with the poundcake, I found myself running out of fruit to eat with it. The berry sauce that it’s served with is fantastic, but there is not enough of it, not even close. When you run out of the berries and the sauce, the poundcake itself gets stuck to the roof of your mouth and not in the fun way. This concern has a pretty easy solution so it’s not the biggest issue. The service is professional, but relaxed. It feels very much like a family business which I like. Every customer seemed to be having a lovely time and we were as well. Sometimes there was a bit of a wait to get the staff‘s attention, but there were several large parties so that’s understandable. I will definitely be returning to peaches to try the rest of their menu. Very lovely meal.

5 /5 Big Apple Art: We had such an amazing brunch at Peaches Lewis. The food was incredible, full of flavor, and the kitchen was impressively fast with our orders. Brittnany and Michael were our servers and they were outstanding—super attentive, friendly, and on point the entire time. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Alyssa Brown: The food was delicious! Our server was Jeremy!!!!! Love him something fierce! The way this man was so attentive to our table and the tables around us while maintaining professionalism and manners was exemplary. The food came back and the drinks were pretty good (wish they were a bit stronger but the Miss Jackson was delicious!). Definitely coming back.

5 /5 Treva Green: My cousin suggested we meet here for lunch after me and my boyfriend arrived in NYC. The food was AMAZING!! The service was great and the restaurant is really cozy and comfortable. We will definitely return on another visit. The meatloaf sandwich was perfect for lunch, with plenty left for later!