what's cooking at carmi

At Carmi Soul Food, our prepaid family-style dining is a hassle-free experience where you pay upfront for a carefully curated set menu designed for sharing. This approach ensures cost transparency and convenience, allowing you to savor a diverse selection of soulful dishes without individual ordering or bill settling. Perfect for group gatherings and special occasions, this communal dining style fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where everyone at the table can enjoy the same delicious soul food specialties together.

Carmi Soulfood offers a delightful family-style dining experience with prices starting at around $35 per person. This includes a diverse menu of soulful, home-cooked dishes that are perfect for sharing and savoring with loved ones. From classic comfort foods to Southern-inspired specialties, Carmi's menu is designed to satisfy a variety of tastes and preferences. With generous portions and authentic flavors, it provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for a memorable dining experience. The cost of $35 per person ensures a satisfying and enjoyable meal that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of soul food.

Family style dining at Carmi Soul Food is perfect for groups of 8 to 40 who are looking for a warm and communal dining experience. This style of dining is ideal for families, friends, or colleagues who want to share a flavorful and comforting meal together. It fosters a sense of togetherness and allows guests to sample a variety of delicious Southern-inspired dishes. Whether it's a family reunion, a team-building event, or a gathering of close friends, family style dining at Carmi Soul Food creates a memorable and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone to savor soulful cuisine in good company.

                I don't believe I have written a restaurant review  before but, I'm doing it now for several reasons. First, I was skeptical  of the high approval marks Carmi's received. Wrongly thinking a lot of  family and friends of the staff/owners submitted reviews. After all, how  can a restaurant receive such a high approval rating? Which brings me  to reason #2, which is, the marks are well deserved.       

 At Carmi, the portions are generous and the fare is of the  stick-to-your-ribs variety. To wit, the fried chicken dinner: three  pieces of crispy skin fried chicken in a light breading, sides of a  silken five-cheese macaroni, moist cornbread with a little crunch on the  ends, a slightly sweet sage-cornbread stuffing with house gravy, and  bowl of a peppery tomato and fish stew. At $14.99 it’s enough to feed an  army. 

          -Dan Gigler