Jake's Place

Elen Khachatryan

The atmosphere is outstandingly excellent, they certainly achieved that countryside vibe which it appears to me to be the effect they were aiming for. The place looks very neat and cozy. Service, accordingly, lives up to one’s expectations and does not disappoint. However, the food was not exactly what I would consider delicious(?). Perhaps one reason for this may be the fact that I do not like heavily sweetened (or at all sweetened??) beans. So this, of course, is my preference and some may disagree and in fact enjoy it a lot. But then again, the flavor profiles of the entire food is just altered in southern cuisine to a tone that I cannot quite understand. However, despite the 4 stars, it’s a place to certainly visit if you live in Ashland for a period.

Marci Fradkin

Jake’s is a really good barbecue restaurant. The first way I tell if a barbecue restaurant is good is can I smell it and we could definitely smell the barbecue. The other thing is they try to do a little fun things with their barbecue like the redneck eggrolls that had collard greens pulled pork and was served with a bacon bourbon jam Yum. My boyfriend really liked her vinegar barbecue sauce and I really like the hush puppies!

B A

Interesting place to eat, with some quirks… We sat in the first dining room with the brick wall, but the newer space next to us looked really cool too, they even have a bar. I ordered the black bean burger which was delicious, the fries are twisty crisps of deliciousness, other people at the table are enjoying their food. Then a gentleman from the kitchen sets up food prep at the dining table next to us and starts up a political conversation. That’s not really my vibe for a meal out and I wonder about their sanitation practices. Good food though!

Nikki Staniewski

What a wonderful find. Traveling back home from Florida and stumbled across this gem. Staff is so friendly. Location has great atmosphere. Food is AMAZING. Everything very delicious