# First Impression > Small soul food spot offers home-style comfort with well-seasoned fried fish and jumbo shrimp. Warm, inviting atmosphere features old school music that creates a nostalgic, down-to-earth vibe. Known for generous portions and a hidden gem reputation among local soul food places. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/FirstImpression - Address: 2534 Shirlington Rd, Arlington, Virginia, United States - Phone: +12028202059 - Website: https://www.soulfoodnova.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Takeout — 10/10 - Potato Salad — 10/10 - Sandwich — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Desserts — 10/10 - Crab Cakes — 10/10 - American Food — 9.8/10 - Food — 9.8/10 - Seafood — 9.5/10 - Dinner Spots — 9.4/10 - Fish — 9.3/10 - Cake — 9.3/10 - Date Spots — 9.2/10 - Pudding — 8.8/10 ## What people say - "The American food here is off the chain and delicious." - "The fish and shrimp were outstanding and seasoned well." - "The chicken wings here are huge, meaty, and tender." ## Good to know - This is not a dine-in restaurant. - The portion size is generous, providing good value for money. - Expect a variety of soul food options available for takeout. - There are additional sides not listed on the menu that are offered. - The restaurant is known for its catfish dinner, which includes multiple pieces. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.