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    Jackie’s Place

    4.3 (105 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Lori C.

    Still the most outstanding fried chicken! And the yams were da bomb.... If you don't stop by at Jackie's you're missing San Jose's best soul Food. Hands!

    Kelci S.

    ALL OF THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! Husband and I were visiting San Jose for work, and decided to check out Jackie's Place. We walked in, and it literally felt like a warm hug. The staff was so kind, everybody was eating and enjoying themselves. I LOVE THAT! The fried fish, baked beans, collard greens, brisket, and cornbread was sooooo flavorful. I also loved the BBQ sauce. We will be returning next time we visit San Jose!

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    Dell K.

    Jackie's Place is so yum ! Met up with some family and had a large group of 15+? Pretty sure it was 20 of us. Parking is going to be in a surrounding structure for smaller cars. I have a huge lifted truck and had to park in an open pay lot. That was $15. Jackie was there ! So nice , so welcoming, working hard. Order off the simple menu using a QR code . This is helpful for those meeting up and paying their own bill. Most beverages are canned and you can order grape or cherry kool-aid out of a fountain. My cousin ordered some , wowza, that was a sweet kick! If sugar is your thing, get this ! Ask for ice to water it down. They have water cups and iced water too. A nice touch is that they have it on cart with to-go containers for left overs. Ordered were loaded bbq tip fries , cousin ordered that and they served it with bbq sauce when clearly boy said no sauce and they were so nice to make right and so o kept the saucy fries, they were HUGE! Can feed 2 1/2 servings. Shared a rib and chicken plate. Mmm the bbq here slaps! It's so tender , juicy , and falls off the bone. Didn't get fatty pieces. This happens from time to time at bbq places and most places make it right if you tell and show them. There was chicken and waffles , that looked good. I think somebody ordered chili fries ? There was not one thing that was missing its flare here. This is a very laid back place that's got the cutest photo spot. I see this place working out for a long time for bbq lovers!

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    Ivan B.

    I'm glad that Jackie's Place has opens another location at Downtown San Jose! It's very good for SJSU students and other locals to try soul food here. The place is smaller compared to the first location, which is at north. The service here is good though since we can serve ourselves some complementary water as well as togo containers for leftovers. Also, it's different here because we didn't really need to order via mobile and instead do it through a kiosk or in-person. I prefer going through that process since it's normally how I order food. I always wanted to try candied yams and gotta say that they're very sweet and delicious. The beef chili beans tastes good and fried fish is well seasoned. The cornbread really hits the spot though since it's soft and fresh. Personally, I prefer the other location better because of the atmosphere and vibes, but this one is still good to go to though. If you care more about the food here, then it won't be much of a difference. If you also care about atmosphere, I recommend going to the other location which is at north.

    BBQ Pork Coleslaw fries
    Chayden B.

    Ordered some bbq pulled pork which was solid with some fries and coleslaw. Overall service took a little more than I'd expect but the staff were super friendly and offered to bring the food to me. They have indoor and outdoor seating so overall not mad at it. Not sure if I would go back or not.

    rib plate with collard greens and rice and gravy
    Julia T.

    Lively spot with plenty of indoor seating. Greeted when I got there, rib plate was enough for 2 for $40 with sides. Great quality meat and well-needed soul food in Downtown san jose. Parking can be hard to find depending on the time.

    Auriana N.

    Nestled downtown SJ this Jackie's location did not disappoint. The eatery is large with plenty of seating for any size group. Picked up the menu and restaurant staff told us it was condensed and the full menu was via QR code (needed info lol). We each got a plate and the food was portioned very well (had leftovers and gave some away). I choose Mac and greens for my sides and every bite was magical.

    Angela L.

    Everyone is friendly and it is open seating! There is a qr code at the table to order when you sit. I got the fried fish and it was massive but thin however. It was seasoned well. The real winner was the Mac n cheese. It was cheesy and delicious. I also got the juju and honestly, for $1 for a refill, that's so worth. It's bright inside and always busy which was what drew me to the place!

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    David L.

    Awesome to have this spot in downtown San Jose. It was a busy Saturday. I love that you can order at the register, through a self serve kiosk or via a QR code at the table. Staff does a wonderful job helping folks, cleaning tables, and getting food out quickly. Also, where else can you get grape Kool-aid and legit sweet tea. Food all around is solid. Catfish is standout.

    Brisket, Mac & cheese w the candied yams. Can't remember the drink but it was amazing!
    Kion W.

    Man oh man was this place firing on all cylinders!! We had never been to San Jose & didn't really expect much outta their Soulfood. Boy, Was I wrong!! We traveled up from Long Beach, Ca for a quick weekend get away. I ordered the fried fish, greens w red beans. My nephew ordered the brisket plate, yams w Mac & cheese.... EVERY THING WAS SEASONED & cooked to perfection!! I was really amazed at how good the food was! My fish had the perfect amount of cornmeal ratio w that perfect crunch! My nephews brisket was tender & smoked just right! I mean..... GEEEEEEZZ!! They didn't miss! Cornbread was dang'there my dessert! Listen! When I come back to the Bay Area.... (YES!! San Jose IS PART OF THE BAY AREA!! ) I will definitely slide back through those doors!!

    Fish and brisket with cornbread, Mac and cheese and steamed rice.
    Kristine S.

    Came to give this place another try and it was just ok. The fish was nicely cooked but the coating can be too much after several bites. It definitely needs a dipping sauce. Wish they had tartar sauce or malt vinegar. It's just too dry, rough and not pleasant on the palate after several bites. Brisket was nice and soft and was good with their bbq sauce that was readily available at the table. Definitely added the hot sauce that was there as I like my bbq to be sweet and spicy. Cornbread was good. It is small and I wished they had honey. Mac and cheese was good but for me could be a tad more cheesier. We did self order which was quick. And it's quite spacious inside and plenty of seating. Like many businesses in a downtown area, parking can be difficult.

    Brisket plate with mac n cheese, candied yams, and corned bread
    Mumtaz P.

    Loved it! It's like chilling at a family bbq with good food and beats. The DJ played a great selection of songs - had us ALL grooving in our seats. I saw many head bobbing and bodies swaying. I was looking forward to trying the oxtail but it was sold out, along with other popular items. The sweet tea is super sweet - I had to water it down a bit. The watermelon lemonade is really good.

    Hot link plate
    Julie S.

    We were walking around downtown looking for a place to eat, and Jackie's Place beckoned. I really liked the decor, which is a lot of white walls with red accents. They have numerous tables and seating areas. I ordered the hot link meal, and the hot link was amazing. It was just spicy enough and extremely tasty. The size of the sides is really generous; I couldn't finish my delicious mac and cheese and greens. They do provide to-go containers if you want to take food home. The pork was pretty good though it did need a bit of sauce on it. I thought about ordering the fried fish or nachos, but was looking for something slightly lighter! Also noticed they have gumbo which looked really good! The woman who took our order was very personable. You can also order on a screen or with a QR code at your table.

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