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Shawn's Table

4.3 (29 reviews)
ModerateComfort Food

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Chopped BBQ and those sweet sweet yams!!!
Casey C.

With all of the development in downtown Jersey City, it could be easy to overlook a smaller neighborhood spot like Shawn's Table. Inevitably their advertising budget will be dwarfed by the cookie cutter hipster establishments with big backing. Partly why it took me a little longer to find it. I thank the small amount of Yelpers who have shown this place their 5 star love. Hopefully more will see this and get some curious folks like myself through the door. I am sure glad that I did. When I walked up to the counter I was greeted by an older gentleman with a kind smile that described us the offerings for the day. I had the chopped BBQ and my lady went with the Fried Tilapia. Each of the meals came with the choice of two large side orders. The M&C was a cheese overload...so filling...the okra,corn and tomato were solid...but the hero were those sweet yams! Not too sugary...but still ending up full of flavor! The main dishes were hearty and took more than one sitting to finish; massive portions. For theses types of prices the value is clear. Support your local establishments so places like this can thrive and be a positive element in our community

Rice with gravy, collard greens and Mac & Cheese
Jayne A.

Delicious! I was pissed that I had to use their ATM (the fee is 2.75) but the food made up for it. I ordered the fried Turkey chops dinner. I have not one complaint and the serving sizes were so plentiful I had enough food for the next day. I was very impressed.

Hector S.

Working my first OT of the year so I gotta load up. Since Ive had Karina's and Lou's too many times, tried Shawn's Table, which is on the other side of PS 20 on Ocean Ave. All this for $12 (theres another Salmon cake but saved it for the half i didnt eat for later lol). GOOD FOOD!!!! PEOPLE ARE NICE!!!! EVEN THEIR NAPKINS ARE BETTER!!!!! WILL BE BACK!!! Maybe some of those Downtown Bloggers should give this place a visit.

Samantha S.

The most amazing food I've had since I moved to jersey city. Everything tastes so fresh and well seasoned. My husband and I will definitely become regulars. Soul food from the heart

Updated menu. Specials change daily
Mark D.

This spot is real deal for breakfast lunch or dinner. SOLID place and friendly staff! Food is what I do and this is the place to do it!

L A.

Support this establishment. If your apprehensive like I was its unnecessary. The place is clean, atmosphere is pleasant and the people are very kind. The food is delicious. Whatever you thought about this restaurant being on Ocean Avenue is a fallacy. Support local businesses especially Black Owned in your backyard.

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Food was excellent had catfish Mac and cheese and candied yams. The food was prepared quicker than they said and was very good!

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Food is great. Huge portions. One of the great places to get some good tasting food in JC.

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Unfortunately, Shawn's isn't open anymore. Hasn't been open since late summer. Too bad, cuz I loved the food.

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5 years ago

My first time and I love everything that I tried fish mac & cheese spinach oxtails yams potato salad

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I'm a New Yorker that stumbled upon this best kept secret. Food is amazing, staff is friendly, reasonably priced.

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