It is a big place with a lot of tables, and they happily accomodate groups. It's also very convenient if you're going to the Landmark Cinema. The food just isn't very good. They do have all the... More

It is a big place with a lot of tables, and they happily accomodate groups. It's also very convenient if you're going to the Landmark Cinema. The food just isn't very good. They do have all the barbeque standards, and while they food isn't bad (nothing particularly wrong with it), it just isn't very good, either. The service is quite friendly, and the place is very clean. I guess if you're really craving this type of food and are in the area and don't want to go anywhere else, then it will do. It's just not that great. Can't really comment on any specific dishes since everything was just so blah that nothing really stands out in my mind at all. I'm also not crazy about the really tall tables (I'm short and my feet don't touch the ground).
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My initial reason for going to Jake and Earl's was that it was one of the only restaurants on Moody Street that would take a reservation for a group of 19 people. When we arrived our tables were... More

My initial reason for going to Jake and Earl's was that it was one of the only restaurants on Moody Street that would take a reservation for a group of 19 people. When we arrived our tables were clearly marked and ready and we were greeted by a very friendly hostess. They have an extensive list of beers on tap and in bottles compared with other BBQ places. And their specialty drinks have cute names like "Poor Man's Martini," (Pabst in a paper bag) and "Trailer Park Martini" (vodka and whatever they have in the kitchen). The food was great and nobody left hungry. I had the pulled chicken platter and the chicken was cooked perfectly with the BBQ sauce on the side. There were a couple of mistakes with people's orders but they were remedied quickly and without argument. I recommend the Fried Twinkies with blueberry sauce for dessert. They were excellent! We were never rushed to leave and were encouraged to stay as long as we liked. They even let us bring a birthday cake with us. If you're looking for a fun place to eat, defintely check out Jake and Earl's. Not recommended for vegetarians or picky eaters. The menu consists of meat, meat, cornbread, and more meat. :)
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