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    Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant

    4.8 (31 reviews)
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    Updated 1 week ago

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    SHUT EM DOWN AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    fried chicken, dark with cornbread
    Meagan R.

    Small dine-in setting. The young lady who took my order at the counter was super patient and friendly while I figured out what I wanted. The fried chicken and corn bread were top notch! The chicken isn't overstated, but it's the perfect down home southern recipe which pairs perfectly with some hot sauce. The corn bread was so soft and buttery, I could barely pick it up to eat it. The greens were solid and the mac was just okay. But I will definitely be back to have more of this fried chicken and give some other entrees and sides a shot!

    January V.

    Tender, juicy, hot, delicious are the words to describe the fried chicken we had here. There was a wait on the chicken, wait is so worth it. The staff were friendly and accomodating. Place was clean.

    Delicious fried chicken
    Beau A.

    Hot juicy fried chicken made to order. Arrived to eat a late lunch at 3pm and everything was hot and made to order just like peak lunch or dinner time. Corn bread is delicious and Mac and cheese might be the best I've ever had. Really solid southern fried food here!

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    Samantha R.

    Hot out the kitchen. Always a great lunch. Highly recommend. 10/10. Everyone on the team enjoyed everything!

    G F.

    Went for the pork chops with black eyed peas, cabbage, and cornbread. Everything was cooked to perfection. Taylor, who took my order, was super awesome with the customer service. This cozy little place is a solid 10 in my book.

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    Gene S.

    Looking for the best fried chicken in Jacksonville? I think we found it. What I like about Shut 'Em Down is the cook to order process. Yeah, you have to wait a bit, but the wait is worth it when you get that freshly cooked, hot off the press fried chicken and then pair it with their southern style sidings. So many siding choices. We picked cabbage-rice combo and Mac-n-cheese. Both were outstanding. Still craving it and would like to come back for some more.

    two trays of fried chicken
    Raynelle S.

    This is probably one of the best fried chicken I've had! We had to wait a little long for our order because everything is fresh and cooked to order but it was worth the wait. The chicken is crispy but tender and juicy on the inside and so full of flavor. The cabbage and rice and the Mac and cheese were so good! The meal also came with cornbread that was delicious! So glad we can here!

    3 Wing Meal (Includes 2 sides & cornbread)
    A'kayla A.

    Love love loveeee this southern restaurant. It tastes very authentic so the name doesn't lie. I've ordered from here 3-4 times I believe. Every single time the order is fresh, whether it's picked up or delivered on doordash. The portions are great and filling & the value is there as well! Reasonable prices. My only complaint is the liquid of the yams are always too syrupy, but overall I rate it a 9.8/10. If you're looking for a good soul food spot in town, stop here & check them out. Wish I could hug whoever is making the corn bread & fried chicken

    3 piece fried chicken, collard greens, Mac n cheese and cornbread.

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    Best chicken I've ate since I was a child. I teared up when I smelled it, but when my teeth sank in I LITERALLY CRIED.. THE BEST!!!

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    The best fried chicken in Jax!! Good sides to complete the meal! The even have desserts to finish your meal.

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    I love the food the service and the ambience at this restaurant. It is family and veteran owned. I'm there at least twice a week and more.

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    “Usually fried chicken is bland after getting through the skin but this chicken had great flavor throughout.”

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