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Barbecue Restaurant

Jackie's Place - North

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840 N First St
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26/100
Needs attention

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Verified July 8, 2026

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Jackie's Place - North — San Jose, California
Jackie's Place - North · 840 N First St

What AI says about Jackie's.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best barbecue restaurant in San Jose

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Jackie's Place - North was not mentioned.

Checked July 8, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked What are the best barbecue restaurants in San Jose?

Gemini answered with other businesses. Jackie's Place - North was not mentioned.

Checked July 8, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of July 8, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Jackie's Place is best known for its authentic soul food, particularly its tender ribs and flavorful pulled pork, which have garnered a loyal following in San Jose. The warm atmosphere and attentive management further enhance the dining experience.

Soul Food in San Jose
Delicious Soul Food Dishes
Top Soul Food Spot
Authentic Southern Comforts
Best Soul Food Restaurant

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers at Jackie's Place experience a blend of nostalgia and warmth, often reminiscing about family gatherings over tender, smoky ribs and flavorful soul food. The atmosphere is described as inviting, with attentive staff like Isaiah stepping in to ensure a positive dining experience, despite some service inconsistencies.

Consistently praised

Tender, smoky ribs
Fried catfish and candied yams
Pulled pork and mac n cheese
Attentive service from Isaiah
Catering for events

Recurring complaints

Pulled pork sandwich with too much fat
Inconsistent hostess service
Overcooked ribs and dry brisket

The bottom line: Jackie's Place is celebrated for its authentic soul food and standout dishes like ribs and pulled pork, though service quality can vary.

Jackie's Place - North — San Jose, California
Jackie's Place - North · 840 N First St

The score, explained

Why 26.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

80% of barbecue restaurants in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.

Scanned July 8, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
0
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
40
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
81
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
58
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
54
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
50

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

Jackie's Place - North — San Jose, California
Jackie's Place - North · 840 N First St

The facts

Address840 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · Closed
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Price$$
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Questions

About Jackie's Place - North.

Does Jackie's Place accept reservations?

Jackie's Place does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Jackie's Place?

Jackie's Place is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What is Jackie's Place known for?

Jackie's Place is known for its authentic Southern soul food, particularly their tender ribs and flavorful fried catfish, which have received high praise from customers.

Is there parking available at Jackie's Place?

Yes, there is parking available at Jackie's Place for customers.

Does Jackie's Place offer online ordering?

Jackie's Place does not offer online ordering at this time.

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