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Jackie's Place

4.4 (2.1k reviews)
ModerateSoul Food, Barbeque
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Pound Cake
Stacey I.

I wanted to like this place so bad, especially with the abundance of 4 and 5-star reviews. But I think that was part of the problem. I went in with really high expectations. To me, the food ended up being just okay. It definitely wasn't bad, but a lot of it was dry and pretty average when it came to seasoning and flavor. Now, you might be thinking, "What do I know about good BBQ?". To be fair, I'm not claiming to be a BBQ expert. But I do know I've had BBQ at other well-known spots around the Bay Area and even in Texas that was much more flavorful, juicy, and moist. FOOD: 7/10 A lot of us ordered brisket-based dishes, and unfortunately, the brisket was pretty dry. Even after dipping it in their BBQ sauce, it was still dry, the sauce mainly just added flavor. For my sides, I got the potato salad and coleslaw. The potato salad was good! The coleslaw, however, was pretty mid. It mostly tasted like plain cabbage and could've used a bit more flavor. The cornbread had a nice, slightly toasted exterior, but the inside was very dry and crumbly, making each bite fall apart. I was especially excited to try the banana pudding because I'd been craving it for the longest time, and thankfully, it didn't disappoint. It had that classic creamy pudding texture, the vanilla wafers were perfectly soft, the whipped cream was smooth, and overall I really enjoyed it. SERVICE: 9/10 Ordering is done through a QR code on your phone, and the staff brings everything out to you. We had barely submitted our order when our drinks and dessert arrived, and our entrées followed shortly after. Everything came out surprisingly fast. We also had the chance to meet Juju, who is Jackie's cousin (Jackie is the owner and chef). If you look at the menu, there's actually a section featuring Juju's specialty teas and juices. She was honestly the sweetest and funniest person. I absolutely adored her! She was so fun to chat with and shared that a lot of well-known Bay Area names have stopped by Jackie's, including LaRussell, E-40, and members of the 49ers. It was such a nice interaction and definitely one of the highlights of our visit. AMBIANCE: 7/10 The restaurant is simple and spacious with plenty of different seating options. If you're looking to grab a drink, they also have a bar area. The restrooms are downstairs. The sink and toilet were kind of going through it but they got the job done. There's parking available both upstairs and downstairs. Just be careful because the parking spaces are pretty tight and narrow. Overall, I can definitely see why people enjoy this place, but for me, the BBQ just didn't live up to the hype. I'm glad I got to try it for myself. It was definitely a situation where you need to try it for yourself despite the reviews.

The real deal! Southern fried fish plate with green beans, candied yams, and cornbread.
DrDuru A.

What a great find. Conveniently located near downtown San Jose, this soul food spot serves up all the classics. Each one that I had I would order again: the southern fried fish plate with green beans, candied yams, and corn bread. Some in my party were clearly veterans and ordered a bunch of food to go. The sweet potato pie was the star of my show. ON POINT. Smooth texture, spicy with a hint of caramel (maybe even citrus), perhaps on the sweet side for some but I loved it, While you order from a QR code at the table, the service is still good and prompt. (There was one server who was really curt, but there was a whole battery of help which meant my overall impression was favorable). Spacious dining and great atmosphere.

Erly G.

The first time we had a taste of Jackie's Place was for a take out since my son in law and daughter were raving about it. Because the take out experience was so good, we decided to dine in this time. Came on a Saturday afternoon with no reservation. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated because this joint gets really packed. Parking is available in the back of the complex which is very tight space. Once you get seated, you can either order through scanning their QR code or line up by the cash register to order. For this visit, the ribs were not available as they sold out so what a BUMMER. Our food for both the take out and dine (on separate occasions) were as follows: * Smoked beef brisket * Fried Chicken wings * Hot links * Key lime pie * Uncle Greg's ribs - so good and I was a bit frustrated when it wasn't available during our dine in experience * Smoked BBQ Chicken * The Juju * Banana Pudding * Butter Pound Cake * Chicken & Waffles * Honey Butter Cornbread - never miss to order this because OMG this is really really good My thoughts: * The Best Bites: Uncle Greg's Ribs and Fried Chicken Wings * Don't Miss: the honey butter cornbread * The Vibe: chill and casual, spacious and family friendly * Patience required especially on weekends. Wait can be longer because they are really popular. * Portions are huge and they are reasonably priced as well Never miss the opportunity to try Jackie's Place! They have 2 locations in San Jose. May 2026

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Eric I.

I had jury duty for 3 days at SJ Superior Court and had to find lunch places during my time on the jury. Luckily, Jackie's Place is within walking distance from the courthouse. I like a good BBQ and this was very very good. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with coleslaw as my side. The meat was very flavorful and VERY tender, which was great, because I was eating standing up due to reasons that aren't necessary to explain. But it was easy to take bits off the meat without having to put the entire piece into my mouth - you can see it's cooked well, but still so tender. And tasty! The bun and coleslaw were also good - big portion of coleslaw! But the star of the show was the beef. $19 for the sandwich + coleslaw, which I thought was fair given the quality. I ordered at the counter as take-out, and it took while (15 min?), but it was worth it. The person who took my order was friendly and cheery and the place looked clean and like it would be a fun place to eat had I had the time to do so. So would love to come back many times and try a lot of things on the menu.

Southern Fried Fish Plate
Elijah T.

1st time here and the food was great. A family owned gem , hidden downtown that offers great bbq and atmosphere. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! Brisket was tender and had a good smoke ring ;paired great with the bbq sauce. Fried chicken was amazing with hot sauce.(it was super crispy and was freshly cooked ; nice and hot !) Fish n chips were seasoned well and just fell apart when you bit into it. So good! The sides were all delicious....cornbread hit the spot. Going to have a drink at their bar seating area next time they had a great selection. They made us feel like family here! Great for hosting events too ( large party seating available)

Rib tips, greens , corn bread
karina p.

My mom told me this place was voted one of the best soul food restaurants in San Jose so when I was here for my sons baseball game we all came to eat and my mom was not lying! We had chicken and waffles and my partner had red beans and rice, rib tips and greens. He really enjoyed it! We also had two drinks and that was good too. Our first time where and we were treated by staff so well. They communicate well, informed us on how to order and all the logistics. Staff was so friendly too. The music was good some 90s and r&b. We will definitely return.

Hot Link with corn bread, Mac, fries, and a side of their mustard.
Binny

Ordered the hot link plate with a side of fries, mac and cheese, corn bread, and mustard. It was all very good, no complaints. Its even better when reheated in the air fryer, especially the corn bread. Partner got the brisket nachos. Again, very good. Great texture and mix of flavors. Their green sauce tasted fresh. We went during Fanime weekend so the wait time was very long (20+ minutes), but im not holding that against them.

April C.

Everything was outstanding. I ordered fried fish, rib tips, mac and cheese, greens, a hot link, and sweet potatoe pie. It was also so convenient to purchase items à la carte in smaller portions, as I did with the rib tips. Food was seasoned to perfection and I didn't even need the sauces. But, even the sauces (tartar, bbq, hot sauce) were amazing. Probably the best tartar sauce I've had. My friend is a regular and she brought me. I see why! I will be returning when I visit San Jose again!

Kathleen W.

We had jackie's place for takeout this time around with friends who live in the area. I decided to try the fried fish while everyone else got pulled pork and brisket. I made the bad decision of getting the fish as it was too thin and more batter than fish. The brisket and pulled pork were amazing and so tender! The candied yams, mac n cheese, beans and beef, etc etc were all so well made! This is the only place in the bay to get amazing bbq without the long line!

Tae T.

OK so first let me start by saying that as I pulled into the parking lot and got out of the car I was so ecstatic to try this food. It smelt so good and reminds you I was super hungry. One of the things that rubbed me the wrong way was the fact that you had to pay before you got your food. There are QR code sitting on the table with the menus attached and that is where you pay. If you would like water, you can go get it yourself. If you want to go containers, you can go get it. Yourself and silverware is prepackaged on the table. Bathroom down a flight upstairs into a basement. Customer service was nice. Now let's get down to the nitty and greedy this food... For someone that was extremely hungry I was not a fan at all whatsoever of this food! This food made my stomach hurt and I barely ate any of it. Once I broke this chicken apart I determined that I looked a little odd however looks can be deceiving. Therefore, I proceeded to taste a little small piece and from there I realized that my chicken taste like chicken. If you know, you know what I'm talking about. The gentleman that came about to help me out suggested making me a new plate and bring it out out. I respectfully decline as I have a very sensitive stomach and I did not want to risk getting ill. Will I be back? no. The watermelon lemonade taste like Crystal lite packaging with tons of water. I will say that there are a lot of parking slots in the lot.

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Ashley V.

We came in around 6 PM on a Sunday, they close at 7 PM and they were still pretty busy. Juju was greeting customers and she was very friendly. We were sat quickly. You order on your phone and pay before the food comes. They were out of quite a few things, probably because they are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Anyway, I ordered the following: -corn ribs, very tasty and seasoned well. I ordered set it off sauce with this and they gave me ranch instead, so I had to go ask for it -jackfruit sandwich, a generous amount of jackfruit, but the bun was very burned and left a charred flavor in my mouth. They also said they don't have pickles, which I thought was odd for a BBQ place. -my partner ordered brisket and rib tips, he enjoyed it. I don't love the ordering process because if you need something you have to get up and find someone. So I guess it's more like fast food. However, there are plenty of people around to help and they are friendly. Clean inside and they have a self-serve water station. Lots of seating inside, vegetarian options, and a patio!

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Andrew H.

Excellent BBQ... Wowza!!! We found a local gem. The food is wonderful !.!.!.! Portions are generous.

Bbq Smoked Beef Brisket Plate
Richard C.

4.5 stars. I don't typically get southern food but my friends and I came for a birthday dinner. All the food was tasty and the portion sizes are pretty generous. At first I didn't think there was gonna be enough brisket, but everything is pretty heavy so you get full pretty quickly. The brisket plate came with two sides, I chose collard greens and Mac and cheese. I felt extremely full before finishing the sides. The brisket was by far the highlight. It felt like it melted in my mouth and it was seasoned well. The wings were okay, wish they were crispier. The biscoff cheesecake was way too sweet for my friends and it. It was very tasty, but it was super thick and creamy. Split 4 ways we couldn't finish it. Overall, I definitely recommend checking this place out for some hearty and tasty southern food

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Update: It's Bosa, a catfish relative. What type of fish is used for the Southern Fried Fish?

Not sure but it was delicious. Maybe catfish

Do they accept cash?

Yes, but it's better to order with your card because your order set up before you get your food, when you scan a QR code at your table. Other wise if you pay cash you have to pay the bill at the register.

Do we need reservations for a party of 4?

Call ahead it gets busy. Go early too!

Is Jackie's pet friendly on the outdoor patio?

No it's not

Hello, will you be open on Juneteenth 2024, or will you be closed for the holiday? Thank you.

They're open today.

Does Jackie's place ever answer the phone or respond to a catering request?

The two times I have been there the phones rings almost constantly it's a very popular restaurant especially on a Sunday a lot of customers come straight from church dressed in their Sunday best😊. For catering I would approach then through their… 

Do I need to make a reservation?

Nope! They actually don't take reservations if I'm not mistaken.

Does Jackie's Place have outdoor seating (even in winter)?

Yes they have

How is the parking situation?

there's a decent amount of parking spots behind the restaurant they have their own private parking.

Do you need to make a reservation for a party of 3?

No, they don't take reservations.

How can I order online? The website is not accepting online orders. I can only purchase a gift card.

They are closed this Thanksgiving weekend which is probably why online ordering is not working right now. Check out their Instagram page, they often post updates there :)

Are you open on Thanksgiving?

No. Definitely not. Time for family

When are you open?

Thursday through Sunday 11am-7pm

Are they doing indoor dinning?

No, not as of yet.

Who makes your Bean Pies and Sweetpotato pies?

Noonie Cakes

When are they open?

Thursday thru Sunday starting at 11 am

What kind of meat do they use ? Gmo free ? Etc?

It's meat who cares. Stop buying into the media lies and bs..

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This is located in Santana Row. i placed in order online for a pick up and it was such an easy…read moreprocess too. i've never been here before, but have been dying to try it out. My sister wanted bbq for her birthday and so we opted for this place. i loved they way that it was decorated. it's like a bar and bbq served in one place. Since i've never been here before i was really surprised by their portion sizes. it was well worth the money spent and picking up was easy too. super nice guys who helped me. i was a bit confused on what kind of sauces they had. the person who helped me gave me a run down and explained their sauces. they also gave me some samples to try to take home as welll. by far i think id have to agree that their tin roof sauce is the best sauce my sister even wanted to know if she could just buy their bbq sauce. other then that we ordered roughly a good portion of bbq- pulled pork, cheddar cheese jalapeño sausage, burnt ends, brisket, chicken wings, and ribs. our sides were the cajun rice, green beans, cole slaw and corn succatash. would probably love to come back for their lunch special one of these days.

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The soda and beer drinks refrigerator
The soda and beer drinks refrigerator
Brisket
Brisket
Radish paper taco

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Radish paper taco
The Barbeque Pit

The Barbeque Pit

4.2
(351 reviews)
7.4 mi
$$

Updating my review to add commentary about the catering for a party…read more It was an absolute crowd pleaser! I ordered ribs, brisket, chicken, potato salad, beans, Cole slaw, garden salad, and garlic bread. The favorite was the brisket but they truly loved every bit of it. Very impressed with the packaging and presentation. They were packing it up as I arrived and everything was hot and fresh. The staff were delightful and even helped load everything into my car. The portions were very generous and I felt a good value for the money. We were all very full and happy. Received many comments about how good it was. I will tell anyone looking to cater or serve a crowd to order BBQ Pit. I ordered using their website and it was incredibly easy to do, and appreciated the email confirmations and follow-up.

This is my second time here for dinner and there is plenty of parking here. The line was not long…read moreand moved pretty quickly. The beers they have on tap are posted on the wall. They also carry cans as well that are not listed and you can just grab it from the fridge and pay at the register. There is a good amount of seating inside and there are a few tables outside as well. I ordered my stout and i let it sit as the foam settled and realized that the pour did not fill up the glass. I let the staff know and they fixed the issue by topping off my drink. The staff are very friendly and understanding. During my first visit, we ordered the ribs and brisket as well as a tri tip salad. The brisket was very tender and juicy. I usually avoid ordering briskets since most BBQ places in San Jose that I've been to have made them very dry. There was only one piece that wasn't juicy which I expected since it had no fat on it. It was still tender and not dried out. The ribs were also good. It was tender and didn't stick to the bone as much but it wasn't as tender where it just slides off the bone. The seasoning on the ribs was neutral and the BBQ Pit have their own special bbq sauce (regular and spicy) which goes well with the meat. My wife ordered the tri tip salad and she enjoyed it. I stole some of her greens to balance the meat and beer and the veggies were fresh. The salad came with cornbread but I didn't try it. On my second visit, I decided to get the tri tip woith a side of baked potato and coleslaw. The baked potato was $3 extra. The tri tip had really good flavor and texture. It ripped apart easily when pulling. The coleslaw was ok. I might get the mac and cheese or beans next time. My wife ate the baked potato and ate most of it. I tried a little bit where it was just the potato and it was not overcooked and not too undercooked. It was easy to scoop with the fork without too much effort. If you are in the area and craving for BBQ, I highly recommend trying this place. The portion is not as big as BBQ joints in Texas or KC but they are on par with the ones around San Jose. The pricing is decent and like I mentioned, is also on par to San Jose pricing. If you have a big group, there are plenty of tables to accommodate folks. The location is close to the highway so that's a plus. The staff is very helpful and will give you a good recommendation if you are debating on what to order.

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Counter (barbecue sauce pump is to the right, there are two kinds, regular and spicy).
Counter (barbecue sauce pump is to the right, there are two kinds, regular and spicy).
Mac & Cheese (Mac & Cheese thief extra)
Mac & Cheese (Mac & Cheese thief extra)
Housemade BBQ Sauces in both Mild & Spicy

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Housemade BBQ Sauces in both Mild & Spicy
Back A Yard

Back A Yard

4.3
(807 reviews)
5.6 mi
$$

We stopped to charge the car and luckily found this restaurant that looked decent to have dinner at…read morewhile we wait. Super casual spot. The service was super friendly and accommodating, like talking to family. There were so many good options and the prices were affordable! Especially, for Caribbean food. My partner kept telling me how good of a find this place was and I felt accomplished, LOL! We got excited because this is probably one of our favorite cuisines. We ordered the goat curry, mac and cheese, mixed veggies, collard greens, vegetable curry, beef patty, and two orders of fried cornmeal bread... all for a family of 3 (the 3rd human being a 14 month old hahaha). I thought I can give the baby the vegetable curry, but it turned out to be too spicy so hence why we got the mac and cheese and plain mixed veggies. Everything was fire! Maybe with the exception of the collard greens because that tasted like it was cooked in tabasco or something. Their juices were good too! Portions are generous. Luckily, we had leftovers to enjoy the next day. The beef patty was yummy, but I do wish it came with some type of dipping sauce. All the dishes tasted authentic, I felt like I was back in Jamaica. Everything comes in to-go containers which is convenient. They provide paper plates if you want to dine there. The restaurant is maintained well and clean. I hope they expand across East Bay area as it seems many of their locations are mainly in South Bay/Peninsula.

This was my first time at Back A Yard, but I have been to their sister company Coconuts in Palo…read moreAlto many times, and I'll tell you... this place did not disappoint. The combo plates are worth it, with their rice and plantains! They are mouth watering good. The service here was quick, although I did take out. The place itself was clean and had a lot of seating available. If you're a big back in the South Bay looking for some Caribbean food, I highly recommend coming here!

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Cashier area
Cashier area
Beef Patty ($3.95)
Beef Patty ($3.95)
Exterior

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Jackie's Place - soulfood - Updated July 2026

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