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Checker Bar-b-que

3566 Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-5571
904-398-9206
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Ranked #19 of 1,223 restaurants in Jacksonville
Price range: €5 - €18
Cuisines: Barbecue, Seafood, Sandwiches
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet
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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We love this food so much, we asked Art to cater my daughter's wedding. People still rave about the food. Art is kind, generous to a fault and a master chef. During the Superbowl in Jacksonville, Art's was the only restaurant recommended by the New York Times. Don't let the outside fool you..that's part of the charm.

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VERO
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

WE enjoyed the all you can eat Friday Shrimp buffet. This place has the best shrimp, southern food, great service in all of Florida. The restaurant is a little weathered inside and out, nothing fancy. Get pass all that and enjoy some of the best southern food you'll ever eat. Art (chef) interacts with his customer in such a way--you... More

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jacksonville, florida
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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

At Checkers, the home of cracker, red neck and trailer park trash delicacies, your affable host Art Jennette serves up unlimited quantities of delicious fried shrimps, collard greens, fried green tomatoes, cole slaw, cheese grits, crab cakes, fried white fish and ribs. After a full plate or two there is even more shrimp, and when you've had enough, you are... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I would typically call this place a hole in the wall, BUT, this place has the very best shrimp, white fish, fried green tomatoes, greens, and so much more! It's wonderful. Artie is at his best serving up the shrimp. If you leave this wonderfully priced, eclectic place, hungry, it won't be their fault. Get there early, they often run... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

This is by far the very best florida cracker cooking bring your appetite and hang on for a great ride.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

Quite noisey but you expect it. Friday is the best day--all the shrimp you can eat. People very friendly. Parking tough and expect a wait unless you are there early for lunch.i think the change in management helped. I go there at least once every two weeks or so.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We made reservations for 7. Walked in and didn't see the buffet ???? We were seated and I asked about the buffet. The waiter said it will start in a few minutes. They were waiting on one more party of 5. After they arrived, Art started cooking the shrimp and fish. They put out the fresh cooked collards, cheese grits,... More

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

We had the Wednesday lunch buffet today. Excellent "Cracker" cuisine and Art is a showman. The place was packed with a diverse set of customers including Cops with Glocks and little old ladies who tottered down the buffet line. The Collards were prepared in a special manner and everyone seemed to love the place and the atmosphere. There are no... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012 via mobile

if you don't know Art and his food you don't know. Cracker cooking....so get off your you know what and try is spot. Awesome food from a equally awesome chef

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

I'm an 11th generation Georgia peach, so this is the type of food I was raised on. Never cared for collard greens, but will eat a bite or two of these (off someone elses plate). I'm all about the fried green tomatoes. The slaw is excellent. The complimentary cookies are devine. Haven't really tried the BBQ since I always order... More

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