Yummy!!!! You can take the girl out of Indiana but not the cravings for a pork fritter sandwich! After 18 years here in TN I found it! side of onion rings and my taste buds were in Heaven! My huby ate the Chili dog and he said was very good! The service was great and atmosphere was awesome. Look forward to trying another dish. We will be Back!! read more

One of the best scratch-made restaurants in Hendersonville. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. The food can't be beat. The weekly specials are a must try. And the prices are unheard of for the level of quality. I can't recommend this place enough. You gotta try it! read more

I did a mini barbecue tour in Nashville. I stopped at Jakes to try their ribs. The first thing I saw when I pulled into the parking lot was the smoker in the back. I knew I was in for a good treat. They had table seating along with bar seating. I had a table by the kitchen and everyone was really nice. I ordered the half rack of ribs with two sides. I have to say the ribs were cooked well and were fall off the bone. The sauce is on the sweeter side, which is OK with me. Did I tell you the service was great? The staff checked on me and everyone else frequently. When I was leaving and told them I'm heading back to California, they offered to wrap my ribs in foil for the long flight home. Cannot beat that type of service. Casual. Indoor seating. Plenty of parking. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Great local lot owned spot with great quality food and service. Off the beaten path too which is a plus

Great food and great atmosphere. Definitely a Tennessee experience along with southern hospitality

We have heard many great things about this place and wanted to try it. We walked in and were seated immediately. The place was cozy i guess but relatively small. The waiter asked for our drinks and then didn't come back for a little while. When she came back, we ordered and then proceeded to wait approximately 45 minutes for 3 entrees. The waiter told us multiple times the food was coming out. The food was alright, but one of the items was completely wrong. We were so hungry, and just ate it anyway. Because of the massively long wait and mediocre service, this place is 2 stars. read more

The food is amazing great service place is clean and the country fried steak is amazing

The food is really great. I especially love Lisa's Hot Chicken. My kids enjoy the decor, too. Who doesn't like dinosaurs.

Great food and the people are so nice. I love the Reuben sandwich. My grandsons love the chicken tenders and burgers. The fries and onion rings are good too. read more

Nice local spot. Food never disappoints. Service is good although I have noticed a lot of employee turnover

Food was great. We pass the place all the time on our way to Indian lake shopping center and have been wanting to try it. Glad we did! Service was excellent and we liked the atmosphere. Can't wait to try out more of the menu read more

Amazing food, and very nice people. Franklin approves. Fries are really goodddddddd. Its our go to place after school. read more

I have found the south's best banana pudding. It's almost custard like. A little fluffy. Definitely dreamy. I can also highly recommend the Death by Chocolate. It's truly deadly, in the best way. I only sampled desserts this time, but I'll be back for some bbq and a burger! And the small town charm factor is 10/10. They even had 8 track tapes! read more

We stopped by Jake's today for lunch and started off with the fried mozzarella sticks, they were cooked perfectly and the cheese pull on this lovely appetizer was awesome, great marinara dipping sauce too. My wife had the Cuban sandwich and loved it, I took a bite and can agree, the pork was tender and flavorful with ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles on a very good crispy bread. I had the open face roast beef with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, the sliced beef was very good and the mashed tatters were incredible with a nice hint of garlic, the brown gravy was scrumptious, a deeply beef flavored, pepper forward splash of goodness. Our server was very nice, attentive and greeted us with a smile and suggested the appetizer which we are glad we got. Jake's Place has a great vibe, not fancy, but comfortable and nicely decorated with a great local feel. We live in Hendersonville and Jake's is less than 3 miles from our house which makes for a sweet go to place for us locals. Head over to Jake's Place and enjoy the quality food, service with a smile and lots of parking, don't let the front fool ya, drive to the back lot where there's a lot of parking spots for large groups. Excellent local eatery, don't sleep on Jake's Place! read more

Jake's Place - Cuban sandwich with tatter tots! Best tots ever! - American Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

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What a great find. I know, I know. They have been here for several years. However, we just moved here from out of state. In a city that has quite a bit of chain restaurant activity, it takes some effort to find great, local options. Jake's is definitely one of those finds. My wife and I went in on a Friday night and sat at the bar. The owner, Jason, was so friendly. He found out it was our first time and started introducing us to all the employees. But the food??? Great! They have a wide menu with a diner flair and a homemade flavors. I highly recommend. This is now one of our regulars and hopeful we will be initiated into the owner @fist bump" club soon. read more

Great service. Large portions. The plates tasted good. The gyro was the size of the plate and was very flavorful! The catfish was cooked nicely. I didn't like the hush puppies--the outside was a bit overcooked but the inside was delicious. The atmosphere was great even with us coming less than an hour before closing. The servers and staff were attentive and very friendly. The restaurant was clean. read more

This great local spot had been recommended by friends and they were right. Had the spaghetti and meatballs. Meatballs were great! We'll be regulars. read more

Very yummy bbq and excellent service. The sides were great too. Simple and efficient diner vibe.

Jake's Place is great. Very nice inside and quite clean too! We had a burger and Ruben. The burger was great and the bacon on top was perfect. The Ruben was very nice. It had a Smokey flair like from the smoker. Nice fries. The chef came a greeted us and then sat for a minute to chat. It was great!! He's even a Buckeye and a fan too! O-H read more

My husband and I go here regularly. It is a low key Diner but with friendly staff and owners, good food, good prices, and excellent service. Some of our favorites are the ribs (beef and meaty) with their BBQ sauce, fried chicken livers (on the menu about once a month), brisket chili, and the lasagna. They have their regular menu and then 2 weekly specials that change every week. Their St. Patrick's specials are always yummy. read more

Found this little place on Yelp and stopped in. Oh my, so glad we did. The food, service, and old country music vibe was all a HIT. Hot chicken sandwich was delicious. The flavor and heat were perfect. My mother had chicken livers and they were perfect. Chef salad was huge and looked amazing. Tried the banana pudding and it was yummy. Would definitely recommend and return. Our server was Kelsey and she was very attentive. Try this place out!! read more

Best Place to go, Food is amazing , Price is amazing, Atmosphere is amazing , Service is amazing

Ordered to go and was on time. Ordered Lisa's Hot chicken sandwich, Poudan burger and a reuben. All three were a hit and great seasoned fries. Very tasty food. The place has a warm ambiance that was cozy. Friendly staff was very helpful. We made a good choice! read more

Tried Jake's for first time today. Wife had Ruben sandwich. I had Country Fried Steak. Both were excellent. Will go there again.

Love the food and service always have the fried green tomatoes me and wife we love them always trying new stuff here

I love this place. If it wasn't for the guy who works at my bank, I wouldn't have known about this place. If you don't know about this place it would be very easy to miss because the outside just looks like some random building. But as soon as you walk inside it is comfortable and inviting. I had the hot chicken sandwich and that thing was seasoned to perfection and tasted absolutely delicious. The person with me had a club sandwich which looked really good and they enjoyed it. The fries are some of the best I've ever had and I've had fries in Europe (which are really good). Seasoned also to perfection and has a level of crispiness that one could only dream of obtaining. The only nit pick I have is that my Mac n Cheese side was pretty tiny and I wish I had more (especially because it was my only side that I was allowed to get). Overall amazing restaurant and I highly recommend!! read more

Jake's is amazing! We've tried almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. Chicken Fried Steak is hard to beat!

Great new spot for us. Enjoyed everything. Our server was excellent and we met the owner/pit-master.

My first time here. I had a Cajun chicken sandwich and it was delicious. I sat at the counter and could see the kitchen. It appears everything is freshly made. The employees were friendly. The place is clean. This is a hidden gem. I plan on telling all my peeps to try this place out!!! The only thing they are missing is wine! read more

Food was good but too pricey for us. $55.00 for lunch? Not going to happen again. We both left hungry, so very disappointed. The servers were excellent but a little pushy. read more

Best Ribs for sure and a lot less expensive than Edleys. The baked potatoes are always piping hot. If you like fried okra get it. You want be disappointed at all! The spaghetti is also great. Always get a great meal at Jakes. read more

Great local restaurant specializing in home-made good American food. The BBQ is great especially the ribs. If you want a sandwich I recommend the Club or the Reuben. Since they're close to Nashville they have to have a hot chicken sandwich. The Lisa's hot chicken doesn't disappoint. Not too hot but the chicken is fresh and huge. Check out their pizzas or try a special which change every Friday. We go to Jake's at least once every couple weeks. Try them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food is great and not gonna break the bank. I had the ribs, with corn bread dressing and gravy and fried okra. My husband had the fried pork chops (they're really thin and little) good flavor, with fried squash and mashed pots and gravy. The wedge salad is awesome. Def wana be back to try everything lol. read more

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I have lived in Hville for over 10 years and I can't believe I just tried this place! LOVE the hometown feel of this restaurant. Makes me feel nostalgic in all the right ways! Food was so good and the staff was genuinely friendly. Very refreshing experience and such a great place to take my kids for a nice quality time meal. Down to earth atmospher and the value is absolutely great! We will definitely be back!! read more

Amazing food, great location and atmosphere, fast friendly service. Neat location! Check it out!

Maybe a little slow... but worth the wait. Have tried their catfish, country fried steak, ribs, & burgers and have yet to be disappointed. Great food at a good price. You must have their 'ho cakes'! read more

Went to a baseball game today and spotted this cute lil place along the way. We were greeted and served by Brian. His personality was Amazing. Felt like we've known him forever. Ordered the full rack of ribs and split it. Was not disappointed. There was Plenty for both of us. The side salad was a meal in itself. read more

Jake's Place - This is just a picture of 1/2 the ribs we ordered. Almost forgot to take a picture before stuffing my face. - American Near Me - Hendersonville, Tennessee

We drive by Jakes's Place weekly and have thought about stopping numerous times. Today we found ourselves in town and hungry and made the decision to stop. We had.... Corn Nuggets: the kiddo loved them, the husband said they were too kernel-y while I thought they could have had less breading - so we were split. Good taste though and the aioli was good. Kiddo: double grilled cheese with a side of Mac and cheese. Can I tell you how happy I was that it wasn't Kraft Mac and cheese?? Drives me nuts to go somewhere that has Mac and cheese on the menu but they serve the kid Mac and cheese from a box. Hubby: the Cuban Sandwich - honestly, it was one of the better he has had since we went to a Cuban deli. It had a southern twist to it but overall it was impressive. The onion rings seemed just run of the mill. Me: I had the Firecracker chicken club (a November special) and it was good. All the flavors complimented each other - and the firecracker sauce was a sweet heat and it wasn't overpowering. Loved my batter dipped fries. All of us - we shared a dish of banana pudding and whew, it was the best! Overall - if you want a good solid, reasonably priced meal with a friendly server and clean restaurant- Jakes Place is it! read more

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Always great food and super nice owners and staff!! If you haven't been give it a try!!!!

It was a fun time taking my in-laws to a new favorite place of theirs. Everyone really liked their dishes. I ate a baked potato with a salad. I was good. Our server was really nice and always keeping up with our needs. It's a nice clean place. There's plenty of parking in the rear too. Sorry no pictures. To busy eating the good food. I only gave 4 stars because they only have those 2 things that I can eat. I have food allergies and eat vegan. I wish they had a couple veggies they could steam. But I'm sure I'll be back because my family really likes their food. And it is good. read more