My wife and I stopped at J's Place yesterday while in Bakersfield. I ordered the catfish plate with greens, mashed potatoes, and mac n cheese. The food was outstanding. The service was great and the atmosphere was appealing. We will definitely be going there again.

3 Crunchy corn breaded catfish wrapped in a corn tortilla stuffed with fresh cabbage and tangy sauce. It filled me up. Service is always better than good.

Great soul food place in Bako. The waffles were delicious. The fried chicken was moist and crispy. Ribs were tender and juicy. All the portions were generous. Would definitely come back.

Fried chicken tacos with BBQ sauce? Wow! Really good and really messy. Black eyed peas were very good, also. Corn bread and yams acceptable. Pay attention to other reviews about amount of food. It's true! Had to get my sweet potato pie to go. Nice...More

I was so hungry and even though it was a little wait it was WORTH the wait. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat so I picked it all. I had oxtails, 2 wings and a piece of catfish. The waitress was so nice...More

We had just gotten into town for a visit and my wife needed some tho vs at Target. Getting late so I checked the app. Chicken and waffles was one of those things I had only seen on food shows. Chicken and waffles and catfish...More

The food is always good, we got the fried snapper and oxtail. They both were good, the snapper may be needed some spices. For the sides we got fried cabbage, which you should get here, mac cheese, black eyed peas and dirty rice. For appetizer...More

--first time to eat here, southern food. Foods were ver good. Big portions. Cornbread was so delicious. Fast service and helpful servers. Try it, you'll like it. BBQ ribs with cabbage and yams,oxtail with rice and chile beans.with cornbread... don't forget to order your drinks...More

Each of the four ordered different meats/fish and sides but everyone was completely happy with their choices. TService was excellent and portions very generous.

Oh my this is so great. J's is a little soul food place with the best waffles and wings, and corn bread. It is wonderful. You will love it. If you are in Bakersfield you must make this one of your breakfasts or brunch stops....More