Honestly I have to say the food was great but the people that run this establishment were by far the main attraction for me ... If the people weren't so special and so inviting I wouldn't have came back no matter how good the food is you can have the best food in the world but if the people that you first encounter aren't of genuine heart there's no way I would return every week for 3 months so I give this place a 10 out of 10 the food IS GREAT and the PEOPLE are completely AMAZING love this place..... read more

I have been here a few times I personally don't like the chicken and fries there. I feel like it's way too greasy. But I am a fan of the desserts that they have. I believe the last time I was there I had the blue velvet cake, which is a take on the red velvet cake. The service was pretty fast like I ordered I was able to get my food within about 10 minutes or so. I would just only go there for the dessert in my opinion like the last two times I've had the food it messed my stomach up pretty bad, but it could just be that my stomach isn't accustomed to heavy greasy items. The area is in a rougher side of town due to Holly's being a restaurant that has been open for more than 100 years or so. So you may have your rougher crowd and homeless area populate throughout the area so if that's not your vibe or if you don't wanna be hustle by homeless people then this may not be a spot. To meet is just a hood spot that people just go for a quick eat they aren't really expecting five star Michelin style meals here it's just chicken and fries and different items and quick things to eat. read more

I will have to give them a try another day. Maybe on a weekend the meat will be freshly cooked. On a Thursday I ordered a rib sandwich for lunch and wasn't impressed. The meat was very dry but a good portion. I thought "wow this is retread meat". Possibly left over from a couple of days ago. You must order your food outside "to go" at the window and wait there until they call your order for pickup. I expected more but am sorry to say I was disappointed. read more

The food was OK for a neighborhood barbecue joint, but the service was lousy it's not a very friendly atmosphere.

Holley's great job on the wings. No sauce needed. Seasoned to perfection and I believe you gave me an extra wing. Blessing in itself! Service was phenomenal. Nice quick establishment. Whatever you do people GET THE WINGS! read more

If you see a blue building yes you're in the right spot. Park along the street if the spot in front of the building is occupied. Great customer service. Yes the Mac n cheese is banging. Curly Qs with the sweet and tangy sauce is delicious. Now the ribs with the sweet and tangy gonna put you to sleep. A slab can fed 3 people with some left over. The burgers are huge and really good! My 7 year old new favorite spot. read more

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Service was a 5. Everyone was nice. No dining area. Order at the window and wait. Rib sandwich was very good. A tad dry but seasoned and smoked very well. Hamburger was good. Mac and cheese was different but good. Tasted a little like it was a seafood Mac and cheese. Fruit punch was wayyyyy to sweet. I'll be back. read more

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Rib tips...tender, flavorful, saucy. The portion size was really good. I like getting my money's worth. I recommend it.

So this place is for when you are trying to find a fix from like a "hole in the wall" place. Of course those are the type of places you find the best grub. I ordered the chicken wing plate this time. That consists of 5 whole wings fried with your choice of BBQ to any other type of wing sauce you can think ofm I usually choose sweet and tangy (golden BBQ sauce). The plate comes with curly qs, a roll, and a drink about 16oz all $10+tax. Its a pretty sweet deal. Otherwise you may shell out some serious cash if you try purchasing wings individually and adding fries, drink etc. the food is always fresh. Shower er I was disappointed in the curly qs this time. They seem like the bottom scraps of the bag or something. The fruit punch wasn't a hit this time either. It seemed watered down. Not sure if ice was placed in my cup early on or if the punch just didn't have the usual zing to it. Either way if you want traditional fried chicken on the go, this is your spot. There is limited parking. The building is only for staff and there's a window to place your order. I know I'll be back, it's a staple for natives lol read more

Holley's Bar B Q - 5 wing plate - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My favorite barbecue in Jacksonville. The best. Definitely worth trying. The ribs are delicious as well as the bar BQ chicken. I go here frequently for a big portion lunch. read more

The best fried chicken and sweet and tangy sauce. Amazing curly fries and tender ribs. Try it and you will not be disappointed! If you are from Jacksonville and you have not eaten here yet, you are missing out. read more

The ribs are perfection here. It is take away only, no seating. We get the rib sandwich and the bbq chicken sandwich when we get take away from here. A wonderful hole in the wall bbq joint. read more

Holley's Bar B Q - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I love Holley's. They are a city staple and they're consistently delicious. I highly recommend it. I order several times a month. Writing this review makes me want to get some tomorrow. Lol read more

Holley's Bar B Q - Picture of the menu board - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Incredible spot. Continuously operating since the 1930s, Holley's offers history, a welcoming staff, and great food. I had the rib platter, sweet potato pie, and a strawberry soda. Ribs were delicious. Curly qs come with the platter - I'm told Holley's stakes a claim as originator of the curly fry. Eat well and tip your server!! read more

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The sweet potato pie and bbq rib tips ‼‼‍ don't forget the curly q's. Haven't had their chicken but bbq is definitely brag worthy.

Sauce and sweet potato pie! I have been hearing so much good about Halley's and have been waiting for an opportunity to try them out. Today was that day. First thing I have to comment on was how friendly the team working treated me! Friendly, helpful and fun are the words that come to mind! All the customers were just as friendly, good food will do that. For my first visit I tried the ribs with sweet sauce, curly fries and sweet potato pie-all were tasty. The sweet sauce was possibly the best I ever had and a new experience, as it's the first time I had a mustard based sweet sauce and it was amazing! The ribs were tasty and meaty, not quite falling off the bone but delicious! Unfortunately, the fries were cold by the time I got home but still very good. The sweet potato pie deserves it's own paragraph. Excellent! Perhaps the best I've ever tasted! A hint of citrus flavor, maybe? Very flavorful and just the perfect texture. I might just get an entire pie next time I will be back to try both the BBQ chicken and the fried wings, both looked great. I highly recommend this Jacksonville institution but remember it's to go only, no dining room. read more

Saw Darius Cooks raving about this place, so I checked it out. I wasn't impressed. I tried the chicken with the mustard based sauce and that was good. I ordered the rib tips with the curly fries and it was a disaster! The rib tips was cut so thin and the barbecue started tasting nasty. The special drink which wad nothing but fruit punch kool-aid was not special. Florida hood food is not that good. And Darius Cooks is from Georgia and Georgia people seem to not have good taste buds! read more

Love this family best and the service is always great food is top tier. Don't let the area detour you from going it's worth it. Curly fries are my favorite with the sweet and tangy bbq read more

My husband said that this place used to be a hit his last time he was there 20 years ago. Well he may be right but this is my first time and it was not good.. they were flies present, the bread was extra wet with sauce. The real was super hard. The chicken overcooked. I'm overly surprised because this was Father's Day weekend On a SATURDAY. We were the last customer because they closed around 3:00 read more

A 5-Star review... I know, I know. But continue to read and you'll know as well. Holley's is a place that I wouldn't normally go to because it's not on the side of town that I'm usually on, but after watching my co/friends Snapchat I knew I had to try it. Parking is limited, but the wait is short. I was greeted by a man around the same age as me whose customer service was A1! Everything was fresh and hot out of the BBQ grill/smoker, he made a recommendation for me and I ordered it. The ribs and chicken are seasoned before they hit the grill! Y'all don't know how many times I've been to a BBQ joint and they just slap sauce on the meat after its off the grill but show it no love before! Holley's is known more for their fried chicken and curly fries but in my opinion their meat was better than anything I had at Jerome Browns or Jenkins! Oh, and their customer service is better too. I'm definitely going back to try some items that other ppl suggested. Oh, and I gave Holley's 5 stars because I didn't expect their customer service to be amazing like it was... Oh and of course the food played a big role in this rating as well! Ps; I'm nibbling on a piece of rib as I write this review and I must say... The leftovers taste better! Happy Yelping... read more

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One of the top BBQ places I have tried. Whole chicken and ribs are my go to here. The smell of this place is beyond intoxicating. The customer service is always fantastic as well. Kind of newer to the area so it would be extra convenient if they got some DoorDash. Did not see beers either but not a deal breaker. My buddy said the Mac and cheese and beans were very good too. read more

This place is amazing and has always been good to me. It's a little in the projects but no one with you. Parking is limited so you might have to park and walk up. Again this place is fire read more

What a hidden gem!! I am so thankful I came across this place!! I stopped by just before playing a quick round of golf a mile away. I didn't want to commit to a full meal (and the curly fries look bomb) so I just ordered two ribs for a total of $6.96 after tax. Little did I know, these ribs were massive, full of meat, and took up the entire box diagonally from corner to corner. Came with two pieces of white bread so soak up all the sauce. (Next time I would ask for sauce on the side. It doesn't really need sauce since the ribs have so much flavor already tbh.) Ms Holley did give me a free chicken wing to try since I was gazing at them from the window, and this was ALSO DELICIOUS!! I can't wait to try the chicken and the sides. I wish they had brisket, which is my absolute favorite!! I also wish there was outdoor seating so you could enjoy it all right there! P.S. Don't be afraid if you think it's a bad part of the town. I went during lunch and it is just on the corner of the street, with street parking. It is totally worth the drive! read more

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I AM FREAKING OUT AND HAPPY! Thank you Ms. Claudia Jones for telling me about this place yesterday!! I am kind of picky with my bbq. I like my bbq like the way my Dad used to Grill bbq. We happened to be filing our taxes today and we were close by. I had heard great things about this place, so we stopped and bought three 2-rib and curly fry combos(one for Autumn at home). Then I bought baked beans as an extra side and Ernie & Autumn had a side of Mac n cheese. The ribs were very thick, meaty, tender and delicious. There were two slices of bread included in each meal. Ernie let me try the mac n cheese and it tasted like home baked-very good. The curly fries had bbq sauce on them and the ribs. They have three flavors of bbq sauce to choose from:mustard based(we choose this for all three meals), hot & spicy, and sweet & tangy. Now on to my baked beans($2.00):not too good. They had good flavor, but very mushy. I threw them away. The parking is:street parking & there might be one spot in front of the joint. The lady who took our order was wonderful! Ernie wanted to try one of their burgers, but they were not pattied up yet. They open at 11:00 and we were the first customers of the day. Total bill:$34.00, not too bad for the amount and quality of food we had. Autumn and I were only able to eat half of our meals. I will come here again to try other items, including the burgers. read more

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Why don't they do call ins. ?? Like we don't have things we have to handle and can't grab a bite and GO .!!!!!

Great place to eat. I'll definitely go back! We had the special 2 ribs and curly fries with sweet and tangy sauce.

I haven't been to Holly's in 30 years, I got the rob tips and curly ques, when I say awesome!!! Whew I mean awesome, the two employees that helped me deserve two raises, professional, polite and very helpful, thank you so much, I'll be back read more

Horrible, didn't get what I ordered! Fries were very greasy won't return. On the flip side my sister ordered fried chicken wings and they were good read more

Holley's Bar B Q - I asked for rib tips, but that's not what I got at all! Fries were very soggy, Rib barely has meat waist of $12 - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The have great curly fries I always get them with sauce on the side. They are listed in the hood and food is super good. The sweet tea is yummy for a quick on the go meal . This is the place. $5.00 you can get a full meal read more

Holley's Bar B Q - Rib platter with curly fries and sweet sauce. $7.50 - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Buddy from Jacksonville say this is as real as it gets in town. Rappers bring their security detail.... you should too. read more

Holley's Bar B Q - as my brotha Duval says, "if white people are willing to get robbed/killed to eat some food. It must be delicious. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

On Tuesday September 3, 2019 I went to Holly's B.B.Q. and was satisfied and today on September 7, 2019 I went and was totally upset! First I found put I was supposed to have a dinner roll and a drink, but today I got home and the curly Q's are hard and dried and the chicken wingsa has my mouth hurting. I would have taken it back but I live on the other side of town!!! I wish that I've came home and had some left overs a lease I would have enjoyed it, without my mouth is hurting from THIS Hard Chicken and Dried out Curly Q's..... It's like all of my FOOD IS OLD! It will be a Very Cold Day in HELL before I go to Holly's B.B.Q. on Moncrief again!!!! I'm VERY DISSATISFIED read more

I've had the pleasure of enjoying this place since I was a kid. Growing up in the area, this was always a go to spot for the neighborhood. I know the owner personally and she holds it close to her heart that she contributes something so special to the community. Head over with a few dollars and they'll be sure to feed you some of the best fried chicken or ribs you can ask for. It will literally knock the socks off your feet and have you sleeping like a baby. read more

Woo!!!!!!!! Was expecting wait wasn't expecting it always smells good when i get off the bus decided to order yesterday OMG!!!!!!!!! Was simply AMAZING...... Matter of fact calling a cab to head there now if they opened. Blondes have more fun. read more

The the was ok.. I got the fried chicken and med sauce note to self get sauce on the side becaise my chicken was soggy when i got home to eat read more

My husband grew up stopping by Holleys for the "Curly Q"s" on his way home,as a young boy, from the near by park where he played ball. Back then the 'Curly Q"s" cost you a whole quarter. We now live in the Carolinas, but EVERY time we come home to Jacksonville FL we make sure we visit Holleys for "Curly Q's" & wings. Now the "Curly Q's" will cost you a whole $1. Still a great deal!!! Everything is wonderful and extremely cheap. Don't pass this place up just because it's not on the "side of town" you usually don't go to. You will be missing out on a really great meal!! read more

Holleys barbecue sell the best wings and curly fries and the sauce they put on the wings is delicious and don't forget the specials they have all the time it located on Moncrief Rd at 26th st. read more

Holley's Bar B Q doesn't have any fancy slogans, scantily clad waitresses, televisions, or a place for you to sit. But what it lacks in ambiance it makes up for in taste. In my humble opinion the best chicken wings in Jacksonville hands down. Their chicken is expertly seasoned, tender, and delicious. My personal favorite is the 5 wing plate which comes with curl-q's and a drink, I highly recommend the sweet & tangy sauce. read more

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3 years gone by let's see what people are talking about. Walked up to window to place order observed kid picking teeth who took my order. Order rib sandwich pork ribs was boiled and tuff. Not pink to bone like it should be. Wife ordered BBQ chicken sandwich was given a leg quarter wow needless to say it was boiled also and not even fully cook. Curly fries over cooked and dry I guess if you are selling it to a bunch of people who have no idea what's decent BBQ what do you expect. Ribs are more in the way to be pork jerky. read more