Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant

All the food was amazing. From cornbread to curry chicken they know how to do it all just right . Always a winner and never a disappointment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding, Candied Yams, Mashed Potatoes, Curry Chicken, Potato Salad, Black Eyed Peas

Great food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

A M A Z I N G.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant is the real deal when it comes to soul food. Everything was amazing, but the smothered pork chops truly stood out—they took me straight back to being in my grandmother’s kitchen. The flavors are rich, comforting, and made with love. This spot is an absolute must-visit every time I’m in Jacksonville. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m so impressed with this soul food! Absolutely the BEST soul food I’ve ever had. And the fried chicken....WOW! So happy to have this restaurant on the west side.

*** Update 2025….Food is still delicious! Just wanted to let yall know that nothing has changed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We're so glad we stopped in and tried this restaurant when we were passing through. The food was delicious with decent sized portions. The food came out quickly and was fresh. My husband and I got the smothered pork chops and Mac, mashed pots, rice and collards. All was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The Sweet tea was perfectly sweetened and fresh. The tea urns are obviously cleaned thoroughly and regularly (IYKYK). The cleanliness of the establishment was on point, over all. My son loved the fried chicken and Mac. The staff was very friendly and anticipated our needs and came to the table to offer refills which was a thoughtful and appreciated touch since orders are taken at the counter. Overall we had a great experience and will be back on our next trip to JAX.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We checked the reviews out before we came. A bit sceptical since the ones read were from 5 stars to 1 star... but we came. Loved it and will be coming back. Huge cookies, delicious greens and decadent cornbread.

Food was very good nicely seasoned well cooked atmosphere on point I will be back again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best fried chicken in town. I eat there just about every Sunday

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have ordered from here 2 or 3 times & also picked it up once when we were on that side of town. So far everything has been extremely good. The fried chicken is amazing & so is the Mac & cheese & banana pudding. Will definitely eat there again.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding

The Mac was phenomenal this evening! I asked for the chicken to be fried slightly harder, immaculate and juicy.

My Mate didn’t like the cornbread, too powdery.

I was pleased to see rice with the black-eye peas, that made my evening. This was my first time purchasing black-eye peas.

We are 5 year customers and prefer the San Juan location!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super freakin good! Staff is amazing establishment is gorgeous!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exallent hospitality and friendly atmosphere. Food is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5