Welcome to Ila Mae's Restaurant, a trusted Soul food restaurant in Trenton, NJ, known for comforting flavors, generous portions, and warm hospitality. With a 4.30-star rating from 500 reviews, we’re proud to serve soulful favorites and memorable meals for every guest.
At Ila Mae's Restaurant, our Soul food restaurant in Trenton, NJ, brings the heart of classic comfort food to your table with care and flavor. Rated 4.30 stars by 500 reviewers, we offer a welcoming experience, Fast service, Serves local specialty, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and convenient Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
If you’re searching for a standout Soul food restaurant in Trenton, NJ, Ila Mae's Restaurant delivers rich flavors, friendly service, and a true taste of tradition. Our 4.30-star rating across 500 reviews reflects our commitment to great food, Fast service, Serves local specialty, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and a dining experience built around comfort and community.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Ila Mae's Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
onion & cheese.
chicken tender with lotto, tomato, cheese and sauce.
lettuce, tomato, onion.
Meat combination with onion & double cheese.
Sauteed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onions, sweet peppers & cheese.
Turkey burger with onions & cheese.
Akili-grilled boneless skinless chicken steak with onion & cheese.
chicken breast with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots & cheese.
Chicken steak with bacon, lettuce, tomato & cheese.
Beef bacon, fried egg & cheese.
With lettuce, tomato onion & cheese.
With fresh lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese.
Chicken breast, garlic spinach & cheese in a tortilla wrap.
With fresh lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese.
With fresh lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese.
onion & cheese.
Turkey burger with onions & cheese.
Fresh whiting with lettuce, tomato, cheese & sauce.
Fish fillet with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & tartar sauce.
Sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion & cheese.
Sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, onions & cheese.
grilled mushroom, tomatoes, onion, cheese & special sauce.
Turkey sausage with onions & cheese.
beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions & cheese.
fried chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, cheese & sauce.
Burger, steak, sausage, lettuce, tomato, onion With fresh lettuce, tomato, onion & double cheese.
Fresh whiting.
Baked fish with peppers & cheese.
Lettuce, tomato, onions & cheese.
Salmon with lettuce tomato, cheese & sauce.
Turkey sausage broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes & cheese sauce.
Broiled flounder broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes & cheese sauce.
Grilled tilapia with sauteed vegetables, nice, spicy Nubian sauce & cheese.
Turkey breast with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes & cheese sauce.
Salmon, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, potatoes & cheese sauce.
Mushroom, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower potatoes & cheese sauce.
Shrimp, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes & cheese sauce.
Two eggs on top of potatoes with protein onions.
Stuffed with sausage bacon, potato, and cheese.
Your choice of cheese and bacon.
Three Eggs, 2 Slices of Bacon, 2 Sausage links, Potatoes, and Toast.
Bacon, Sausage, Veggies, and Cheese.
1 Waffle, 1 Eggs. 1 Sausage.
2 Buttermilk Pancakes, 2 Eggs, 2 Slices of Bacon, Potatoes, and Toast.
Fresh spinach and bacon topped with cheese.
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Salsa, Cheddar, and Sour Cream wrapped in Tortilla.
Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Tomatoes, and Peppers.
Spring Mix, Red Onions, Nuts, Apple & Specialty Cheese.
Fresh Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumbers & Red Onions.
Fresh Chicken Nuggets lightly seasoned.
Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings.
Hear from our valued guests
This is my first ever review but this place is just that good I had to leave one lol This One of the best soul food places I’ve tried in a long time, the comeback sandwich was great. Omg the sweet & spicy wings are one my new favorite wings, everything was hot and fresh. The collard greens, yams,wings everything was flavorful! The customer service was great as well. Definitely gonna go back
Love this place! Everything is great and the vibe even better!
Wonderful food , amazing atmosphere , clean comfortable , Breakfast lunch and dinner , black owned 💕 platters are big as well.... …
Call in your order a head of time there is a little wait but good food takes time. Support Black Owned Business❤️
I was looking for a restaurant to grab dinner before attending a graduation ceremony at the nearby Cure Arena and I came across this spot. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have an extensive menu of entrée, sandwich, sides and dessert soul food options (many of which have creative names) that are all full of flavor. The prices are reasonable, portions are generous and they provide fast, friendly service . The restaurant has a warm and homey décor and the counter staff was friendly. Parking is on the street.
Great food!!! Well prepared. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Generous servings. Fast service. They also have an African store that sells dashikis (made in Taiwan, go figure 😂), other articles of clothing, and soaps, body butters, jewelery items and other things. I had a great meal. I ate it in a relaxing environment while pulling over from a long day of driving. I got a hot dashiki for $10! Sounds like a bunch of wins is you ask me. Whether you're passing through on a road trip like I was, or you're a local, definitely check them out please.
The ladies in this establishment, offer exceptional customer service, upon my visit, I was even offered a sample of butternut squash. Another happy & satisfied customer!!! Way to go LADIES!!!
I stopped in around lunchtime after leaving the justice complex and had a wonderful meal. The fish sandwich I ordered was full of flavor, very filling, seasoned just right and offered at a great price. I chose the salmon option, which arrived with crisp shredded lettuce, plenty of ripe tomatoes, a smooth white sauce that reminded me of a mix of tartar and ranch, along with peppers and onions. The portion was so large that I needed a fork and knife to enjoy it. The fried mushrooms were exactly what I hoped for. I plan to return for another meal soon.
My first time there and when I walked in they had me singing Karaoke lol. I loved the energy, Lla Mae and crew are professional, fun and big Rod Wave fans. I ordered salmon, double rice and yams, 8.5/10 only because I was set on some turkey wings fr lol. Stop by and sing your favorite Rod Wave song while you wait for your delicious food
The food was outstanding, cooked with care and full of flavor. The restaurant felt spotless, plus the staff was welcoming and attentive. Portions were generous, prices reasonable, and service was quick. A truly enjoyable dining experience.
Common questions about Ila Mae's Restaurant
Ila Mae's Restaurant is located at 313 Market St, Trenton, NJ 08611, United States, Trenton, NJ, United States.
You can reach Ila Mae's Restaurant by calling +1 609-498-0642.
Ila Mae's Restaurant has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 500 customer reviews.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following offerings: Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following amenities: Restroom.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids.
Ila Mae's Restaurant features the following parking: Free street parking.
Business Features
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