We are soul food lovers, so we had to stop in to try Jackson's while in Miami. The fried catfish was great, as were all the egg dishes. The fried liver and onions were solid. Service was friendly. Our only complaint was cleanliness. The table we sat down at had visible crumbs on it, and the server didn't seem to notice. Not sure if I would use the unrefrigerated jam kept at the tables either. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Fried catfish breakfast - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Where do I start not many options huh, this place when we walked in wasn't many people but the young man with the locs was very welcoming. Everyone obviously seemed like regulars which was a great thing. Which gave my partner and I the impression that this place was gonna be good. Fast forward my partner ordered the turkey dinner with two sides Mac n cheese and collard greens. I ordered simple French toast with pork bacon and turkey sausage.Food took a minute to come out, like it was being prepared fresh. And IT WAS SIMPLY COLD. read more

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The only thing they have gone for themselves is the price there is no way I would ever return here again from the video alone. The grits look horrible asked for American cheese. They gave me chatter, but I just didn't even feel like saying anything. The lady that was in there before me, she was so angry with her food and how far she drove.I should've left then but there was nowhere else open in the area and I just settled. I would not waste your time money or gas. I'm not sure where these reviews came from but this is not it. Oh yeah, and even for drinks I think that was the worst mimosa I've ever had. I don't even know how to explain it. I just would never do it again. read more

I've eaten here a few times in the past 5 years, and it has not gotten better. This most recent visit I ordered catfish, yams, and some breakfast items. I was really hungry! I was disappointed when I saw the canned yams. Like fresh out of the can, nothing added. My pancakes tastes like cheap box mix and the macaroni and cheese needed something. The service is always warm and friendly and the restaurant is clean. The kitchen needs some love as far as the ingredients go. Fresh ingredients will always bring your customers back. The history and nostalgia is there, but please bring back the delicious, soulful flavors. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Fried catfish, yams, macaroni and cheese, scrambled eggs, and cornbread. - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is one of my favorite soul food places! The food here is amazing! Very friendly, family-oriented employees and the vibes are very chill. Tell them Stephanie sent you! read more

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Food Was Great. Black Owned Soul Food Restaurant. Everything Was Tasty. The Service Was Great. Worth The Trip. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Turkey Wings, Mac & Cheese & Collards Greens - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

The food was good. I tried to call in my order but never got anyone on the phone. I decided to drive there anyway. Got there and could barely park in the parking lot. It's not a huge parking lot and the spaces is tight. I would suggest parking somewhere else. I stayed because I was already in. Figured by the time I leave the other cars should be gone and I could get out. The inside is way bigger than it looks on the outside. When you come in you wait to be seated by waiter. They have booths and tables for seating. They also have a bar seating area. Since I was placing to go order I went to bar area to place order. They have contact less menus you when first walked in. It is more descriptive than the menu online. I eventually caught a waitress attention to place my order. She was rude because she was rushing to take my order. Then before I could ask a question she walked off. I usually place my order and wait outside. I had to stay inside and wait for my order because she didn't take my name or number, didn't have a name tag and didn't give me a order or ticket number. The food took 30 minutes to come out. Which I knew it would since it's made to order and they was busy busy. I will not be returning to this location but I will be visiting there other location to try some other items like: the liver and grits, turkey wings and peach cobbler. read more

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The food was good and definitely hit the spot. Only thing I hated was the biscuit. The service was great and I was served my food very quickly. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Salmon Croquettes - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

We had a great service and delicious food at this restaurant. I have to fry snapper, a side of grits, eggs, two biscuits, a coffee and a glass of orange juice. My total was only $30. Other items on the menu were very reasonably priced as well. The portions were also decent - I could not finish all my food, even though it was very tasty. You can find parking on the street around the building, and there are a few spots behind the building. We went on a Sunday morning and was seated immediately, but I believe it's because we beat the after church crowd. The setting is very casual. And to my surprise, there is bar seating. The rest of the restaurant has booths and stand alone tables. read more

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Maria is loud and rude. I asked could I pay for collard greens. There were 4 people in front of me who ordered full plates. She pointed the serving spoon and shouted " I am back here, if you want to ask all these people can you cut in front of them go ahead." It was my first time there, I just paid $52 for a meal; I just wanted a side order. This lady embrassed me so bad I just left the place. Very unprofessional and disappointing. ​​ read more

The food!!!!! Hit my whole soul. I can pass on the cornbread, it was crumbly and dry. But baybeeee, the greens? The turkey wings? Rice and peas???? Take me to the king! read more

A pure joy to have experienced. We were promptly and pleasantly greeted by two servers. The menu offers so many selections it's difficult to choose. I opted for the meatloaf, greens, mac n cheese and yellow rice. The hubby got smothered liver and onions, cornbread dressing, greens, mac n cheese. My father-in-law got oxalis, yellow rice, lima beans and mac n cheese. The entrees normally comes two sides but our server was kind and gave us three, "one on me," he says. Asides from being in a freezer like atmosphere, it's a nice and friendly ambience and many celebrities have graced this place. read more

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The food was soooo delicious OMG. Came down here for the AfroBeatz festival for Memorial Day weekend and was trying to to find the best comfort food in Miami. The shrimp and grits I had was super tasty and flavorful and it is seasoned right!!! My mom is born in Mississippi so a lot of southern restaurants tend to disappoint me with their so- called soul food. My fiancé had the pancake dish and he said it was so fluffy...he even got sleepy after eating lmao. CThis place is my go to spot from now on whenever I come down. read more

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Jackson Soul Food Area: Was in the downtown section, some vagrants but they are not asking for money, they are just in the area. Restaurant: clean on the outside and clean on the inside. We were greeted and seated immediately. There was not a lot of people in the restaurant. There's memorabilia throughout the restaurant. Service: Our waitress Ms. Brenda was AMAZING she had a wonderful disposition hilarious and great personality. So great that I had to take a picture with her before I left. I will say it did take a moment for us to get the food once we ordered so don't be in a hurry. If you are in a hurry you might want to order to go. Food: I enjoyed the French toast and the thick slice of country ham. Others in my party order grits and Salmon Croquet and grits and catfish. There were no complaints and they said that the mimosas were very good and heavy handed on the liquor. I gave it a four star because the took a long time to get to the table but other than that great place and would return whenever I am in Miami read more

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I don't know how I've never done a review on Jackson's. I've been here numerous times, and have never had a complaint. It is a hole in the wall. so nothing special, but you will receive a home-cooked hot meal that taste as if you are in the south. And for the Service, wellll you are in Miami lol read more

I had the Smothered chicken wings and smothered pork chops both were very good pork chops fried light as specified with eggs and grits. Service was solid too read more

Great soul food with great service. Our server was attentive and quick. I ordered the catfish/grits, so fire/bomb. I had the salmon croquettes as well, wasn't a fan as it tasted very fishy. Everything else was really good. Will be returning in the future. read more

Jackson Soul Food - *Fried/Steamed/Grilled Catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Lol my mac and Cheese was literally microwaved along with my yams, had very little to no taste food was old I could tell. The wings are smaller than my pinky lol. The cornbread was horrible cold as fu*k and dry. This place I could tell was good back in the day, it lacks professionalism people with current day food standards. It's really hard to support black businesses when the issue is inside with there people in charge. I would love to help them out and show them the things they are lacking in FOH and BOH read more

My go-to spot for Soul Food in Miami. When you enter this place you are part of a long history of Black/Caribbean/Southern heritage. The food is so good, full of flavor, and always the right price. They serve breakfast until around 11, servers like Anita are so attentive and sweet, they keep you updated on any items that are missing or any alternatives you'd like. This is definitely a fave spot for me when I'm yearning for my granny's cooking. Check this spot out when you need your fix! read more

Jackson Soul Food - Quick lunch - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Horrible customer service . Food was mediocre at best. Maybe I just caught my waitress on a bad day.

This restaurant has a good ole Mom n Pop feel which I like. The food took less than ten minutes and was amazing!! I had the grits, eggs, and catfish a great way to get your day of touring the city. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Catfish Breakfast - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

My food was fresh and hot. The smothered chicken wings were perfect. If you're ever in the area I highly recommend. Support Black Owned Businesses. read more

I was so excited about eating some good soul food and let me tell you, I was soooooo disappointed :( first of all, the service sucks. They're so unorganized, we were standing in the front for like ever when a guy washing off tables finally said "just sit anywhere clean." We seat ourselves, and a lady brings us menus and waters. It took forever for her to come back an take out orders. Then, it took super long for our food to come out and she only brought on of our plates. The person I was with literally was almost done eating by the time my food came out. Everything we tasted was bland, barely any seasoning which is sad. Soul food should be tasty! Overall, bad experience, we will not be back. read more

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Very very familial like walking into grandma's kitchen when you walk to the counter speak up speak respectfully and enjoy the big plate of love Best diner food in Miami THE SOUL FOOD stop. Deff try it. Greens beans yams potatoes you name it!!!!! read more

Great breakfast. Customer service is top notch. Food was served quickly. Learned this location in the Miami Airport recently opened. I'm sure they will do well. read more

Grilled (yes, grilled) chicken, cornbread, and sides. I came with a friend who had been to Jackson's several times to support the local community and we had a great lunch! Inside, the mixed combination of booths, tables, and wrap-around counter seating gives the place both a spacious and small town feel. We came for lunch on a Friday and there were lots of other diners. The staff was friendly and to my surprise our waiter highly recommended the grilled chicken (he eats it everyday!). Serendipitously, I had independently decided on the grilled chicken, but being that we were at a soul food restaurant, I was also debating if I should have been ordering something fried... The grilled chicken was juicy and perfectly salted and charred. For my three sides, I chose the mac and cheese, pigeon peas and rice, and broccoli. The rice was salty and the sweetness of the mac and cheese. caught me off guard. But the steamed broccoli was nicely seasoned. And of course, I can't go without mentioning their complimentary cornbread! Fluffy, warm, sweet. They were so good I couldn't resist eating another as dessert. All in all, a great restaurant in Overtown! read more

Jackson Soul Food - Grilled chicken with pigeon peas and rice, mac and cheese, and broccoli - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great service great personnel energy. They accommodated us even though they were closing. Food is amazing and the energy too. Thank you for welcoming us from Kansas City. read more

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While visiting South Beach my sister wanted to stop by Jackson Soul. Now I'm not much of a soul food eater since that's what I cook on the regular, but I was ok with going. There was six of us and we were promptly seated and given menus. Our waiter came over and told us that he would be with us in a minute. That minute lasted closer to twenty minutes in a restaurant that had the AC on high in March and we were freezing. We had to ask several times for him to come and take our orders. They gave us biscuits for the wait. So finally we ordered and I have to say that I have never experienced what happened next in all my years of eating out....... I was first to receive my food -- oxtails with rice and peas, string beans and potato salad. It took fifteen minutes for the next person to receive their food and fifteen minutes after that for the next person and so on and so forth. Like I said there was six of us so by the time the last person received their food I was finished with mine. Now the restaurant was not crowded and there were at least two other tables waiting for a long time just to get their checks. For the life of us we could not figure out why the service was so slow. The food at least was hot and tasted ok - I've had better oxtails and I've had worse or maybe because I had sat for so long in the cold that I couldn't taste anything. Others at my table said their food was good so that's a plus. It's too bad I would have liked to have given a higher rating but the service was absolutely ridiculous. read more

Came with one of my inspector's on 5-9-18 for her birthday. We both wanted fried conch and her dad told her that Jackson's had good fried conch! Since she also wanted fried shrimp, we both ordered the fried conch with fries and a side order of fried shrimp. The fried conch was good but the fried shrimp was amazing!! Will definitely be back for more fried shrimp!! Service was a little slow but not bad. read more

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First time here and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend took me here for brunch at about 11:30am. I ordered the bacon with 2 scrambled eggs, hash, a biscuit, and hot chocolate. The food was made to order and hot on delivery. My boyfriend ordered the red velvet pancakes and I tried them, they were so good. The place was extremely clean. Our waitress was very nice and attentive to us. Honestly I don't know how I have never visited this place before. I will be back again for sure. read more

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So so good so happy we came across this place. The service was great and the food is delicious and super affordable. Would come here again.

Home cooked breakfast vibes. Best for take out or a quick goood soul breakfast before your out for the day. I prefer grubhub

Such a horrible experience. Zero customer service. Food was DISGUSTING. I ordered the smothered chicken wings and it was gross. Wasn't fresh at all. Now let's talk about the waitresses. She was not attentive at all. My whole party's orders were messed up. She didn't even come back to check on us. Another waitress had to come and assist. We called for her several times and she ignored us. When she finally returned she asked us how was everything and we said horrible. She said nothing and walked away. I'm done with this place. read more

Jackson Soul Food - This is a pic of the smothered chicken wings. - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I love this place. Food is always good. It won't cost you an arm and a leg. The food is simple comfort food.

Awwww man this is a tough one for me. Cause I love to support black owned or small businesses. The service wasn't bad my waitress was nice & friendly. But she was the only one working what had to be 10 tables. So the mistakes were bound to happen. Like for example I ordered a steak. She was rushing thru the orders she never asked how I wanted it done so it came out however the cook seen fit. The home fries had no season whatsoever & literally tasted like a fried potato. The eggs were running & poorly cooked. My steak would've been actually good if it wasn't so damn tough I spent half the morning trying cut it. The lemonade was too sweet. The best part of the trip honestly was the great parking & price. read more

Jackson Soul Food - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I came to this class as part of the FIU Honors Course Miami in Miami. We stopped in Overtown and the entire class came to eat here. The first thing I noticed was how nice everyone was, as soon as we came in they were already expecting us and had set up a long table for over 20 students. They were so patient and sweet taking our orders. The food came out INSANELY fast and was so fresh and delicious. All the students were satisfied and ordered a huge variety of plates from Ox tail to barbecue ribs and there wasn't a single complaint in the house. They really treated us like family and I know that the class and future Miami in Miami students will definitely be coming back to this spot read more

Somebodies grandma is definitely back there in the kitchen throwing down!! The service was quick, our waitress was very attentive, and the food came within 15-20 min of ordering. My favorite is thee catfish with grits and eggs. And I love the way they make their toast. It sounds so basic because it's toast but however they make it, they make it good. Since their was four of us at the table, of course I sampled everyone else's food lol. The greens and Mac n cheese....i promise someone's Mi-Mi, Nana, Big Momma, Honey, or whatever you want to call her was back there blessing that kitchen! read more

First time having oxtail and it was saucy and delicious, just perfect level of saltiness. The fries my coworker got were spiced and not greasy like I expected it might be. Mac and cheese was perfect too. Will be back! read more

Jackson Soul Food - Oxtail, mac and cheese, okra with tomatoes, collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

I will preface this review by stating I am from Atlanta and my entire family is Mississippi born and raised (specifically on catfish). In short, I know both good soul food and quality Black businesses. With that being said, Jackson is the best of the worst. If you live in Miami and get hungry enough, this food will suffice as soul food. However, taste-wise, much is left to be desired. The service is subpar, but in my experience, that is more of a regional experience down here than being specific to Jackson. The real issue is the piss poor management (who is also the cook - business must not be booming). We came about an hour before close, so maybe food was running short. My mom and aunt both ordered catfish, but my mom was brought out fish that clearly was not catfish. We could all pick catfish out of a lineup...blindfolded. Both the appearance and taste were a dead giveaway. Rather than causing an uproar, my mom let the manager know it wasn't correct, but she would still pay for it despite his failed attempt at scamming customers. When presented with an opportunity to display proper customer service and make amends (though amends were not required), the manager instead decided to be loud and irate. I'm not sure if our sweet southern accents had him fooled, but he was on the brink of receiving the very scene he was looking for until a sweet waitress came over and apologized for his behavior. It seems that is his norm. The history of this restaurant is the only thing keeping it going. Jackson family elders, if you had any sense, you would look into which family members you let handle the affairs. The food is not good enough to withstand bad business. This restaurant would not survive outside of Miami. read more

The Food is amazing. It really holds up to the reviews. Being a new business has its hang ups. Service good, time to get meal can be quite lengthy but worth the wait! I see them growing into a larger restaurant with a m9re robust menu! Two thumbs! read more