Came here on my way to the airport. I've been before but it's been years. They have an extensive…read moremenu and it was cheap. I got a veggie plate to go and it was only $12 for 4 sides. I got cornbread and a drink as well and waited for less than 10 minutes. Customer service was good ti myself and others from what I saw. The portions were huge and I had enough for two meals. Candied yams were good and so was the max snd cheese. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town. It's in a strip mall but definitely not the easiest to find.

I've been coming to Sweet Mama's for a couple of years every time my husband and I visit…read moreJacksonville, so I was a little disappointed with this visit. The pork chop looked good, but it didn't seem seasoned, and there wasn't enough gravy on it to really be considered smothered. My husband's soda also had a strange aftertaste, which wasn't pleasant. On a positive note, the sides were absolutely delicious. The sweet potatoes, butter beans, rice, and cornbread were all flavorful and enjoyable. That's honestly what saved the meal for me. I know every restaurant can have an off day, and because we've had great experiences here in the past, we'll definitely give them another chance. This visit just wasn't up to the standard we've come to expect from Sweet Mama's.

If I could give them 10 stars I would. 1st time out here and we will most definitely return. The…read morechicken was crispy, hot, moist, flavorful, just overall amazing! We tried collard greens, string beans, mashed potatoes and fries. All the sides were ridiculously delicious. Seasoned to perfection and so fresh. My only complaint would be the cornbread fell apart, that being said, it was still delicious as well. Perfectly sweetened and not dry at all. I cannot wait to taste the other items they habe here. Missed taking pictures because we devoured everything while burning our mouths

Everything was fantastic. Ordered the fried chicken...it's 2 piece of your choice with 2 sides and…read morecornbread. The chicken was definitely cooked to order and the breading was crisp and super tasty. If you're looking for soul food I highly recommend Shut em down!!

Had such a beautiful time celebrating my dad's birthday here over lunch. The lunch specials were…read moreabsolutely delicious--comforting, flavorful, and made with so much care. You can really feel the soul in the food. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere felt welcoming and genuine. It made the whole moment feel special and memorable. We'll definitely be back.

The food was delicious, took mom there for her first time and she asked to go back, which is a plus…read morebecause she doesn't like too many places!

I ordered two delicious fried chicken dinners. My sides were to be yams and butter peas. My…read moresecond oder had sides of collard greens and butter peas. We also ordered a side of seafood pasta and Mac n cheese. Everything was great but we didn't get bitter peas on either order. That was so disappointing because we had our taste buds set for that. I don't know what's going on with getting orders correct these days. Soul Bistro is not the only delivery we've had over the past month where something is wrong, slightly too extremely. It's so very frustrating. Otherwise all was good.

I ordered the smothered pork chop dinner with cabbage, Mac and cheese, and extra side of collard…read moregreen. They added cornbread, rice and gravy. Everything was good except the smothered porks. The pork chops were over seasoned with salt and pepper to the point that after one small piece I had to throw them away. I do not recommend the pork chops fried or smothered because the gravy was not over seasoned it was actually the pork chops. I will try the chicken or oxtail next go round but never again pork chop from this restaurant.

Came in to The Bearded Pig in Jacksonville looking for some solid BBQ and it ended up being one of…read morethe better meals we had on the trip. Right away the place had a great vibe, busy but still comfortable, and you could tell they take their food seriously. Marcus took care of us and his service really stood out. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out right without us having to ask. It's always a plus when the service matches the quality of the food, and he definitely made the experience even better. The brisket sandwich was excellent, full of flavor with that perfect smoky taste and really tender meat. You can tell it's done right. The pulled pork sandwich was just as impressive, juicy and packed with flavor in every bite. Both sandwiches were filling and hit the spot. The mac and cheese was great as well, creamy and rich and paired perfectly with the BBQ. It's one of those sides you don't think much about at first but end up finishing completely. Overall this place delivers on both food and service. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Jacksonville and want some legit BBQ.

Came here for the first time- was visiting my brother in Jacksonville, and the staff was kind. They…read morehave a parking lot so no need to worry about where to park. You order at the register, they give you a table number, and they bring it out to your table. We got the Whole South Bank (and apparently it was the last for the night- we got there around 7:30/8pm). The Whole South Bank came with ribs, chicken, and two other meets of your choice (we got brisket and pulled pork) along with 4 sides. We also got a Cobb salad since it was a travel day for us and we felt we needed some green. They have both indoor and outdoor seating- we chose indoor due to the air quality that day. They do not have a military discount, but food was pretty good.

In my eyes the southern grille can do no wrong. Be it breakfast, lunch, or happy hour. I've had…read morebreakfast sandwiches, burgers, fish, quesadillas, sides and desserts and nothing has let me down. Sometimes I even pop in just for a smoked sweet potato. The staff are some of the friendliest around. I love they know my name when I walk in - which is impressive bc they see hundreds of people a day. Also carrying desserts by a third party - love the local supporting local mindset.

This is a hidden gem! Parking was tricky, but if you don't mind a short walk, you'll be fine. We…read morewere greeted when entering, and ordered at the counter/ bar. The menu is full of great choices. The restaurant is clean, and you can choose a table or a booth with outdoor seating available. Lots of TVs if you're into sports. There is a large aquarium with cool fish swimming around. I got the 4 vegetable plate. Okra, and tomatoes, red beans, pita, and hummus and a baked sweet potato. My husband had red beans and rice with spicy sausage. The food was brought to our table, hot , fresh, and full of flavor. The cornbread was excellent. We'll definitely return, and try their breakfast menu.

My husband and I went on a much needed date night tonight. I've always wanted to give BB's a try…read moreand finally convinced him! We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, they were phenomenal! Then we both decided on steak for dinner. I got the filet, and ordered it medium rare and it was perfect. My husband ordered the ribeye and his was medium, his was also spot on. Then of course, we had to get dessert. I got the German chocolate cake (this apparently isn't their normal one) and my husband got the dulce cheesecake. The waitress we had was great, and she recommended lots of tips and favorites to try. The only negative thing that I would say is that it's a bit cramped, so it was very loud and hard to hear each other at points. This was an amazing dinner. We will be back

Had a fantastic double date tonight celebrating my girlfriend's birthday! We were greeted warmly…read moreand given a nice table in the dining room. Our waiter, Evan, was very proactive & offered suggestions with menu items. We started with some cocktails, the gentlemen with the cider beer & an old fashioned. I chose a glass of bubbly & the birthday girl had the fizz cocktail. It was incredible with a fresh blackberry puree. We started with the fried green tomatoes & the calamari, both were delicious! Calamari was prepared well and not too chewy. We shockingly each chose a salad: the bistro steak, the chop chop Asian, the goat cheese, and the salmon. Each one was incredible. Mine was the chop chop and I absolutely loved it! It was HUGE and you can bet I ate every single bite. Loved it!' We finished with the brownie topped with ice cream for the birthday girl, it was extremely tasty! Thanks again to Evan for making our night! He was a fantastic waiter! Would absolutely request him in the future.

Pretty simple no frills seafood joint. Service was friendly and prompt. Seafood tasted pretty fresh…read moreand was seasoned well. Little pricy but the food is pretty go so no complaints. Other options in downtown Jacksonville didn't sound great, so I was glad I stumbled upon this spot. FYI this is the brick and mortar store and not the food truck that I understand they also have.

We came off a recommendation but left without eating. It was not what we expecting. The worker…read moreexclaimed, I do not want to be here!". We tried to support local but we left hungry. The menu is small and pricey. I hear the food is good but you wait becuase the food is cooked freshly. Maybe on another day or another we will be back. The actual restaurant did not look the dining room on the website. This rating is not for food.

This restaurant seems to be more of a bar/ hangout than a restaurant. There are lots of pics online…read moreof people having fun at events there. I may try again for one of the events. The table was sticky, so that wasn't great. The portions were very small for plates in the $20 range. The chicken and "dumplings" are made with precooked biscuits. Their fried green tomatoes are soaked in sauce. The sauce was delicious but I didn't expect smothered tomatoes. I added the sauce to my salmon with potatoes and veggies as that dish didn't have any specific flavor other than "grilled." Right now, the place seems to be understaffed. We waited for a while to be seated but the restaurant wasn't full. Our appetizer came with our entrees and it wasn't hot. Our server was sweet and she did her best.

We had a recent dining experience at health kitchen that was out of this world. The service and the…read moretiming and the quality of the food and the taste of the food were unbelievable. Bourbon Sugar Biscuits were actually unreal with their strawberry jam + butter the cup of chili was the perfect size and with the toppings of onion/cheese absolute perfection ordered ice water with lemon and it was the best! Server Rajah kept everything fresh and flowing Actually one of the best servers I've had in NOC just a simple side salad but the freshest greens - kids meal, amazing sweet potatoe fries and intense chicken, intensely good I don't know how some restaurants can be so good at what they do, but these guys nailed it! Happy to come back and bring more business here EXCELLENT

Went to the newest location of shut em down and was very satisfied. I was in the and it was in a…read moreSunday. I believe the online orders were closed on the site. I got fried catfish, mashed potatoes and greens as my side. The order came out in a timely manner. Service was great even though I got it to go. The food lasted all but ten minutes. I prefer this location over the other one on the other side because I was in and out. Paid less than $12 for the lunch portion. Two pieces of fish included. This location is small, but not really big enough for a party of 12

The food was well worth the wait. Server gave us drinks while we waited. I'm vegetarian and the…read moremac and cheese and cornbread is some of the best I have had in Jax. My hubby had the meatloaf and was very happy.