-everett and jones is solid. i only know of two: one in berkeley and one in jack london in oakland, go to the jack london one.
-Brenda's french soul food in SF is probably my favorite. they don't take reservations and there's always a line so just a heads up.
-Brenda's sister restaurant is called Brenda's meat and three. less options than Brenda's french soul food but still good.
-Angeline's in berkeley is good.
there's a vegan soul food spot right across the street from everett and jones in oakland. sounds weird but it's pretty good.
i recommend Brenda's. if you can't make it there then go to Angeline's.