Hospitality was excellent & service was great.... everyone was very friendly and the ambience was so cozy, welcoming and inviting. Although the food was out promptly and prepared correctly it did lack in flavor. The salmon was salty and dry. The brisket and pulled pork were very tender but lacked in traditional flavor. we did enjoy the fried green tomatoes but the pairing with the honey was off. read more

Went there tonight for dinner. As always, better than the last time! Each time I discover something new! Tonight I had Brisket, and it was the most flavorful cut of meat I have ever had! The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect! Highly recommend this for a casual dinner to a celebration spot! read more

Underwhelming. Ordered the brisket sandwich. Advertised as "piled high". One thin slice of meat about 1/8" thick, cool, not warm or hot. $14.00. Onion rings were skinny and only mildly warm. Fries were cold. Asked for hot fries. Got them after our meal was over. Cole slaw was awful had one bite. Service was good. Friendly but there are much better places for bbq. Hogshead and the flying pig put this place to shame. read more

I'm a foodie so I decided to review Jacks Place. Staff friendly with reasonable prices. I ordered the usual suspects. Neither were worth a repeat visit. Both tasted old as if they were cooked the day before. Neither had any smoked or charcoal flavor which lets me know that the meat was cooked the day before, maybe Memorial Day being that I visited the day after. I give this facility 2 stars due to the staff and price. As for the meats at this time a 1 star. I will visit again being that it could have been a bad day but it wont be anytime soon. read more

Good home cooked comfort food served in a friendly mom/pop atmosphere. Prices are decently priced. We had a variety of platters and sandwiches, and all were excellent. The ribs were a little overdone so they gave us another rack. Beer and wine prices are so-so for the size. Be aware of the 10% restaurant tax in this county. We would go back. read more

Jake's Place - Rib platter. 15 bucks. - Southern Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Atmosphere awesome! People super friendly and made sure my drink was always filled. Fried catfish and hush puppies! Mac n cheese was homemade and super cheesy! The collards....oh the collard!!!!!!!! Everything was so good! Definitely coming back again. My only thing I wouldn't get again would be the fried green tomatoes. Although they were good they weren't tart enough for me. When I have a fried green tomato you should have that flavor. Other than that it what cha want all good! read more

Love Jakes Place. Great food and a great atmosphere. You can't go wrong with the Butt fries ! It's hard to find good bbq in Virginia so this was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed the outside seating and the beer selection is great . read more

Best. Southern. Food. Ever!!!! Stopped by Jake's before heading back home from Kings Dominion. The waitress was super friendly even though we got there 30 minutes before closing. She didn't rush us or anything and constantly refilled our water. I got their brisket and sweet potato fries. First of all, as a foodie from Maryland there's no way you can find brisket for 8$! The brisket was thick yet perfectly tender. The bbq sauce on the brisket helps get rid of the greasiness from the fat on the brisket and gives it that traditional southern flavor. On the side I got sweet potato fries. It is thicker than the usual sweet potato fries, so when you bite into it it's very moist and not dry like some of the other ones I've had. They sprinkled some salt on top of the fries and it has a hint of cinnamon in it! Highly recommend stopping after KD! You won't regret it! read more

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My fiance and I really enjoy this place. I am not a huge BBQ fan but there is something for everyone. I have been here twice and have not been disappointed. The fried pickles are fantastic, hot and crunchy. The french fries amazing. seriously I would come just for these. I am all about crunchy fries and my fiance loves steak fries so we always fight when it comes time to order fries over who will get their way but these are honestly the best of both worlds. They are so crispy yet still have a nice steak fry feel to them. I would go back and just order these for a snack. I loved the meatloaf and the portion is huge. It was the size of my head and lasted me three meals. The only thing I have eaten there that I did not care for was the mac n cheese which seemed just like penne pasta with some melted cheese on it but to each their own, won't stop me from going back. I also love that you can see Jake milling about while you are there so you know the food is authentic! It is a nice kind of hole in the wall, middle of nowhere restaurant with fabulous food read more

What a great place! We came here for lunch from KD. about a 10-15min drive from the park. Great food great service and kind locals to chat with. As part of a massive road trip, we decided no chains for the entire trip, so finding this place was pretty easy from the other reviews. Eat here. You will love it! read more

Jake's Place - From out front. Looks small, is small. But isn't that what's nice about it? - Southern Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Good food, great staff, and a filling home cooked meal menu. Smoked meat exceeded my expectationsIt's. Clean dining room with friendly dining neighbors if you choose to greet them. It's my 'Go To'. read more

Love it! We came here for lunch today, a Thursday and there was ample seating inside. We started with the Butt Fries as an appetizer and they were amazing. We will definitely get that again. I got the crab cake sandwich with side of mac & cheese, while my husband got the Cuban sandwich with a side of potato salad. The only thing we didn't like was the potato salad because it was way too much mayo. Everything else was delicious and the two girls who were our server throughout our visit were very friendly. read more

OHHHH MY LORD!!! This place deserves waaaay more recognition for their food. After a long day at King's Dominion, my friends and I were in need of some real food. We were greeted by a sweet waitress with a southern accent and were told to sit wherever we liked. After a bit of contemplation, we ordered and were given our food punctually. Everyone raved about their dishes. I ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs with sweet potato fries ($14) and one of my friends who ordered the beef brisket sandwich that came with 2 sides ($12) kindly shared some of their food with me. Equally amazing. On top of that, we simply had to get a side of their famous collard greens. HONORARY MENTIONS: Beef brisket - as I looked across the table, I could see a single tear escape my friend's eye and graze their cheek from how delicious the food was. Sweet potato fries - thick cut and 2nd best I've ever had (1st place goes to a place in NY) Collard greens - NO vinegar needed. We ordered this after hearing the table next to us rave about it to the waitress Pretty much everything I tasted was delicious and blew me away. You're pretty much gonna like everything they make. read more

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Spectacular! Had their pulled pork and brisket and hush puppies and collard greens and coleslaw and baked beans and sweet potato (in addition to my own meal, I also ate some of my very-giving girlfriend's dinner). Each and every part of the meals were wonderful. And disappeared waaaay too fast! Also, the restaurant and its name have a great story. read more

Very disappointed. A neat looking place from the outside. It was a gas station in the 20s. Had a brisket sandwich. Talk about skimpy. It only had two little pieces of brisket with one that was half fat. The bread was white and tasteless. The fries were only fair. Others in our group had a similar experience with their orders. Hush puppies weren't good. Too bad as it would be a nice stop if the food was good. Won't be returning. read more

This is THE place to go for an amazing Southern cooked meal in a great atmosphere. Farm to table and local ingredients. Everything is delicious!! Hush puppies, bbq, huge burgers with unique toppings such as lump crab meat. The BLT with fried green tomatoes is to die for!!! You MUST try this place! They recently made an enclosed heated patio as well. I love the rustic atmosphere, complete with a cozy fireplace. You won't regret trying Jake's Place! read more

REDNECK EGGROLLS & CACKALACKY SAUCE!!! Get Some! Also hush puppies..mmmm! SO Flavorful! We had the pulled pork sandwich and prissy burger...ahhh...everything was wonderful! Can't wait to come back:) read more

Lunch stop on our 26 day road trip. Our server was outstanding and the food was amazing. Of course we ordered to much, so we also had dinner! read more

This place is hard to find, but welcoming. We did not have a great lunch, but that may have been more of what we ordered and what were doing for the day and not a reflection of the restaurant. I would say if you are looking for southern cooking then you found the place. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT and it was very good, except I forgot that I don't like Fried Green Tomatoes. Again, not a reflection of the food more my choice and personal pallet. Some orders on patron's tables looked good and the greens they were cooking smelled awesome. Good solid restaurant... just not what we were really in the mood for at the time. read more

What a neat little, hidden gem. Food was pretty good, as were the sides. My only gripe is with the cole slaw, which is cut too big, and uses a little too much mayo for my taste. I'm sure some will disagree. I will definitely be back to see what else they offer. Very clean establishment with a very friendly staff. read more

Jake's Place - Southern Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Delicious barbecue and great people in a family-owned and staffed restaurant. The piggy puppies - hush puppies with pulled pork in them - were fried balls of smoky goodness. We had brisket, pulled pork, and a Cuban sandwich - all excellent and plenty of food. The collards were exceptional - tender but not overcooked. Definitely worth the short trip off of 95. read more

Delicious! I wish they would expand to Chesapeake, Virginia. I had to get desserts to go because I was so full! It was a great lunch crowd and they are definitely doing something right! read more

Food is fantastic. I had a brisket sandwich and collards and my husband had a soft shell crab sandwich. Delicious sauces too. Friendly service. This place is a gem. We will definitely come back. read more

My husband and I love Jake's Place. We have eaten there twice and both times were excellent. The atmosphere is really neat and the food is amazing. read more

Came here today with my dog after someone told me they had a dog-friendly patio. Walked around to the patio since coming in the front door wasn't an option and found a seat. When the waitress came out she asked me to move because they were going to be blowing around the edge I was sitting on - not her fault but who plans to do yard work around a seating area during business hours? She also said I should have said something to the hostess since otherwise she wouldn't have known I was out there - well, I saw a family sitting out there and guessed she would be out to help them and see me. Ordered hush puppies and a smoked turkey sandwich. Hush puppies were alright, but when my sandwich arrived it was missing the avocado and cheese and had a fried green tomato instead of regular tomato. I pointed this out to her and she took it back and returned with the avocado and cheese added but still with a fried green tomato. It was ok but I wanted the sandwich described on the menu and didn't really want a fried green tomato. She brought my check but I had to see the hostess to pay, so I walked around front, waited til I saw her through the window and peeked in to pay, while holding my dog outside. Overall the food was ok but I was disappointed the sandwich was missing half of it's ingredients the first time and had a substitution even after I pointed out the error. I probably wouldn't call this place dog-friendly but more dog-tolerant since there was no way to ensure service and pay a check without having to go inside. Also no one ever came around with a leaf blower, which I was happy about, but then why did I have to move seats? read more

Always on the quest for great bbq. I had heard great things about Jake's Place so I was looking forward to a great lunch. I ordered the Jake's Sampler with brisket and pulled pork, mac 'n cheese for my side. The cheese taste like Velveeta and it was very blah, just noodles and cheese. It wasn't baked or anything remotely "southern". The brisket was just bizarre. It was sliced super thin and was coated in grease. Not like regular bbq meat drippy grease, this was like it was stored in a pan in a warming tray and kept in fat to keep it moist. Also, there was no smoke ring! Not even a tiny layer of telltale pink. The only smoke flavor came from the sauce. The pork was average. The hushpuppies were excellent though and the service was very friendly. read more

Just ok- came at 7 and waited about 30 min. Corn hole out front was fun. Inside was super loud. Friendly staff, but the main issue was they were out of some meats and sides but didn't tell us until the order came out....odd. We would have chosen something else vs them choosing for us. Excellent onion rings, good salads, pulled pork solid. Ribs were tough. read more

Love their Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Catfish. My family and I are frequent visitors.

Our group of four decided to try this place out around lunchtime one afternoon and we were seated almost immediately at a cozy table made out of what appeared to be an older style sewing machine - very cute! It's a small place and the decor is very well done, but it was a bit hot in the dining area this day. Not a problem, it was a warm, humid day outside and it wasn't overly uncomfortable. Would have loved to sit outside in their covered patio area but the rain was coming in a bit sideways. Decent craft beer selection and the fried green tomatoes are a well executed appetizer. None of us especially liked the honey/tomato combination (honey comes paired with the dish), but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. I ordered the brisket salad and really enjoyed it; the meat was tender and had good flavor and all of the vegetables in the salad were fresh and tasty. My husband got a burger which had good flavor but was nearly well done when he'd asked for medium rare. Not a big enough deal for him to send it back. I'd definitely go back the next time I'm in the Ashland area visiting family. read more

Wanted something different than the standard usual restaurants and this place did not disappoint. Lovely, quaint restaurant. Service was on point, portions ample and tasty. Would recommend to anyone visiting Ashland. read more

Jake's Place - Southern Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

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Food was ok. The service was horrible. We were sitted, not offered a drink or anything. We sat for 15 minutes before our waitress came to take our order. No greeting, no sorry for the delay, just "what do you want?" Then it took over 30 minutes for us to get our food. The food was fine, nothing really special. Of course, we were really hungry by that point. There was no apology for the delay. We had tried to get the attention of the wait staff to see what was causing the delay and we were ignored. The waitress did plop down drink refills, even though mine was only about a quarter gone (seemed like a waste). It even took several minutes from "no dessert, thank you" to receiving the check. I saw a large note to 'scan here to pay'. I said "I don't know how to pay using a scan." The waitress said "you don't have to scan. You can pay upfront. Scanning is new technology." And then she and the other two standing with her laughed. I and my husband do have gray hair and do not use some of the 'new technology'; but laughing??! read more

All I have to say is redneck egg rolls. Never would have thought to put collard greens and pulled pork in an egg roll! Now I don't think I could ever have an egg roll again without craving collard greens and pulled pork! We even got to speak with the owner who was nice enough to tell us her story about how she got into the business. Being the last ones in the restaurant made it feel like a real Family Affair. Will definitely go back anytime I'm driving closed on I-95 to this old gas station that's turned into an amazing BBQ joint. read more

This was a spur of the moment find but i highly recommend. Great service and great food

Been here twice, forgot why I didn't like it the first time and came back a second time. I wanted to like it for it's style and decor and it's mom and poppishness... The brisket looked to be old smoked meat that was grilled. Don't do that. Why oh why. The waitress was wearing a north face sweater and looked like she came right off the north face without washing her hands. Nice tables made of Singer sewing machines, nice decor, nice actual footprint and signage and stuff. Not enough atmosphere to watch those dirty hands serve me dirtier food. Hard 2 from the heart. read more

Great food: the brisket was moist, the ribs nicely spiced. Excellent service with a very friendly staff who stayed a few minutes past closing for us. Outstanding outside covered dining area in the back. read more

Jakes makes me want to move out of NOVA and down to the center of the universe! Amazing BBQ and excellent hospitality. Recommend the butt fries. Everything was good. read more

Jake's Place is a quaint little establishment with a comfortable feeling of being at home. My husband and I kept missing their hours but had been wanting to give them a try and our schedule finally worked out and we were able to have a very nice dinning experience. Jake's has the best sweet potato fries that will ever touch your tastebuds! They were crispy on the outside yet moist on the inside and dusted with just the right amount of sweetness that balanced out the flavors! The ribs were very good and the sauce was some of the best I have ever tasted! Sweet and Spicy! Give Jake's a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Jake's Place - Baby Back Ribs and the best ever Sweet Potato Fries! - Southern Near Me - Ashland, Virginia

Stopped by based off good old Yelp on our way down I-95. Adorable little place we had to wait for parking and it was worth it. Great friendly service, tasty 'que with good size portions that are not overwhelming huge. It was only 5 minutes from the highway, So if you are in Ashland VA area make it a point to stop. I am glad we did. read more

Visiting a customer in Ashland and they chose Jake's for lunch. Looks small from the outside but plenty of room, great atmosphere. The food, starting with the Butt Fries were exceptional. Plenty of food for your money and my burger was cooked perfectly. The server, owner and staff were great. I already told my customer that this is where I want to go when I visit again. read more

Friendly place. The pulled pork was smoky but missed some flavor, needed some kind of sauce. Sweet Potatoe and hush puppies were delicious. The rest of the food was so so, very fried and seemed to contain a gazzilion of calories . Unfortunately they ran out of ribs so didn't have a chance to try. Five stats for the very nice servers. read more