Southern comfort food with a pickle-centric twist & massive portions [1]. Don't miss their creative Bloody Marys [3].
This New York City establishment is celebrated for its Southern comfort food and extensive pickle selection, offering a unique culinary experience [1]. Visitors often praise the generous portions, noting that entrees can easily serve as multiple meals [2]. The restaurant is also recognized for its creative Bloody Marys, featuring indulgent toppings like bacon and shrimp [3].
Jacob's Pickles is known for its Southern comfort food, with a particular emphasis on pickles. Reviewers often mention the generous portion sizes, suggesting that entrees are substantial enough for multiple meals [2]. The restaurant also offers unique items like a 'Big Pickle Melt' featuring their signature relish and a fried pickle [5], and is noted for its creative Bloody Marys [3]. While generally well-regarded, there have been past mentions of health department issues [4].
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, frequently highlighting the large portion sizes and flavorful Southern cuisine. However, some past issues with health department shutdowns have been noted [4].
"Jacob's Pickle offers entrees that cost $20-30 but are large enough to serve as at least two meals."
Positive"This user inquired if Jacob's Pickles might be a suitable option."
Neutral"The user recommended Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side, noting they have pickled eggs and serve very large portions of food."
Positive"This user recalls Jacob's Pickles' previous location being shut down by the health department last summer."
Negative"After a poor experience years ago, the user has not returned to Jacob's Pickles. They note a restaurant at JFK with low patronage and express no intention of returning unless ownership or the menu has changed."
Negative"This user is curious about the new location of Jacob's Pickles and its current offerings."
Neutral"This user lists Jacob's Pickles as a 'nemesis spot'."
Negative"Jacob's Pickles is another favorite restaurant in the neighborhood and was recommended for the group."
Positive"Jacob's Pickles is mentioned as a really good option near AMNH, alongside Shake Shack. The commenter also notes that both museums have cafes."
Positive"The user confirms visiting Jacob's Pickles on the upper west side and found it delicious, suggesting it would be a good option if an exact match for the desired dish isn't found."
Positive"This restaurant is suggested as a place that might have a dish similar to pork belly mac and cheese. The user has visited the upper west side location before and found it delicious."
Neutral"Jacob's Pickles was shut down by the health department."
Negative"Jacob's Pickles is known for making a very good Bloody Mary with bacon, shrimp, and vegetables, despite past sanitation issues."
Positive"Jacob ’s Pickles in UWS is recommended for Southern food."
Neutral"The commenter confirms that Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side provided the desired dining experience with tables located right next to its large front door."
Positive"The original poster confirmed that Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side was exactly what they were looking for, featuring tables located right next to a large front door."
Positive"Jacob's Pickles is simply listed as a go-to breakfast spot."
Neutral"Jacobs Pickles is highly praised for its Southern food, though it's noted for having high prices comparable to Texas, but also generous portions."
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