Soul Food Bistro

As is the oxtail is wonderful. The food is always delicious, the cabbage, macaroni and cheese, greens, yams, corn bread it is all very flavorful and seasoned to perfection. Great food, plenty of seating, but a fast food atmosphere due to the volume of customers served.

If you're craving traditional southern/soul food, this is the place to go! Excellent choice of side dishes and entrees. My go to is the white fried chicken, which is well-seasoned and breaded. I love oxtail, but their oxtail is far too fatty in my opinion. My favorite sides are the Mac and cheese and candied yams. The collard greens are a little sweet for my liking. There is almost always a line, but it is well worth the wait and it moves pretty fast.

This was a dangerous discovery!! My diet is on life support now that I know what I have here.I'd been to the other location and ordered the fried chicken and was pretty unimpressed. I was recommended to come here and try the oxtails and that's exactly what I did. And oh my goodness. The oxtails, collards, and mac & cheese plate tastes like it was crafted by angels. Hungry angels, who understand my heart. It's served with yellow rice and gravy and the flavors are just so soulfully rich and undeniably GOOD. I over-indulge in this meal way more often than I should. The fried chicken is good too, but honestly nothing touches the oxtails. And the portions? Huge!I will say the mac and cheese is very hit or miss; 20% of the time is a miss, 40% of the time it's good, and 40% of the time they absolutely knock it out of the park. I'm willing to deal with the wavering mac though for the deliciousness that is a plate from here.It's cafeteria style with a good amount of seating for dine in, but I normally just take my giant, heavy plate and scurry home to grub down in private.

There is always a wait but the food is so worth it, lol. Service is ok definitely could be better, such as greetings, showing enthusiasm and speaking to the customers like they care a bit. The only pleasant person I encountered was the cashier. I do love that that the fried fish is cooked to order and is fresh and stays hot until I made it back home. There are restrooms available. Plenty of parking but it can get crowded easily. Definitely a go to spot for after church, a family gathering or group outing.

If you're looking for a spot to enjoy a comforting meal without breaking the bank, this place is a fantastic choice. The portion sizes are generous, ensuring you won't leave hungry. Both the fried chicken and fried pork chops are standout dishes--crispy and flavorful. The pork chops may be slightly dry but you can always get it smothered (with gravy). The sides are a great complement, rounding out the meal nicely.

I found a hidden gem in Jacksonville with Soul Food Bistro. I ordered the 6 wing with red beans and rice, corn, and corn bread. The portions were on point and the food was delicious! No seasoning needed as I enjoyed every bite. The staff were professional with great customer service. This was my first experience and I look forward to dinning in the future.More than worth the drive.

The consistency here is what makes this place special! The oxtails were plentiful and flavorful! And the Mac & cheese is world renowned! Bravo!

Finally tried this place out around 2pm on a week day. To my surprise it wasn't that busy. Unfortunately the person that was in front of me was indecisive and held the line up. That caused a pretty long line to form behind us. I ordered the baked chicken white meat with collards, and fried cabbage. They ended up giving me dark meat instead. Paid an extra dollar but oh my fault for not doublechecking. The chicken was okay. I did enjoy the sides though. Might have to give some other items on the menu a try.

6-piece drummettes with Mac'n'cheese and black-eye peas. Hot, fresh, and DELICIOUS. Everything here is legit. You will not be disappointed.

Very poor service over the past few months. Everything about this place is declining. The food and the service need a check up. Too many on the food line and it causes confusion. The current "employee of the month" needs and attitude adjustment. This is why so many people are trying to find new spots for solid food because the bistro ain't it!