Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-6444
Phone: (310) 578-1005
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Maxella Avenue
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Hundreds of framed black-and-white celebrity photos fill the walls of this log cabin-like space that's crammed with diners and red-checked tablecloths. Southerners by birth and proxy sip lemonade from Mason jars and hum along to Marvin Gaye as they await huge portions of cast-iron skillet dishes like fried chicken, smothered steak, and chicken and dumplings. Sides include collard greens with a hint of hot pepper, cornbread stuffing and mac and cheese.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSorry, drinkers. Aunt Kizzy's doesn't serve alcohol and you aren't allowed to bring your own.
Save TimeTable service is only offered at dinner. At lunchtime, line up at the counter to place your order and always expect a wait.
Save MoneyLunch specials are available for $11.95 and dinner specials start at $13.95.
User Reviews for Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch
04/16/2008 Posted by lost222
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 black and white autographed photos of celebrities. I ordered the sasauge with beans and rice with mac and cheese and mash potatoes and gravey. My boyfriend order the ox tail with collard greens and rice with gravey. The food look terrific coming out but turned into an ABSOLUTE DISAPPOINTMENT. The sasuage was average, the beans were overcooked, the mac and cheese tasted like it had been sitting out for a while under a heat lamp and the mash potatoes and gravey was plain. The ox tail was very tender but lacked flavor, the collard greens were OVERsalted and the rice and gravey was mushy. When finished with out meal, we waited to ask for the check. After 20 minutes of no service, my boyfriend got up and walked to the back to ask for our check. This place is not worth trying.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Poor Serice and subpar food
12/15/2007 Posted by pegeorge
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 the atmosphere and the way I'm treated by the staff. The hostess Hynia is always warm and welcoming, server Homer is always friendly, but I really love Lenica, who is like family! I have met the owner, dined next to celebrities, and been given music tips/info from the cook, George. I fell in love with Kizzy's on my first visit in 1989 when the music stopped playing (great old-school R&B/jazz), and a Stevie Wonder-like version of "Happy Birthday" begin playing. The entire restaurant was encouraged to clap and sing along in celebration of the pleased birthday guest, and I've been hooked ever since!! Being made to feel "special" is a fantastic feeling and you can not put a high enough price on that, in my opinion!! I have celebrated birthdays at Kizzy's yearly, as well as family high school and college graduations, recoveries from illnesses, LA Laker wins, as well as "just because it makes us feel good" occasions!! We are ALWAYS treated with love, and respect from the entire staff, and for that reason alone, Aunt Kizzy's Backporch will always be my favorite restaurant!!!
Pros: Ambience, Friendly Staff
Cons: None
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