Jacob's Pickles
Southern restaurant (US) · 680 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 7,473 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 55 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
999 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.3★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 13%
All reviews shown by Google
944 examined reviews
55 of 999
999 of 7,473 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this popular spot delivers a fun and vibrant atmosphere alongside enormous, shareable portions of Southern-inspired comfort food. While many praise the standout fried chicken, biscuits, and diverse pickle selections, others note that the indoor environment can get very loud and crowded.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers frequently highlight that the portion sizes are massive, making the food great for sharing or taking home as leftovers.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-02-23
It’s a super nice restaurant located on Amsterdam Ave. Those who plan to visit here during the weekend, be aware that there is a huge wait list to get a table. We decided to sit at the bar to avoid the wait list. Another thing to watch out...
5★ · 2025-02-26
Without doubt one of the best restaurants in New York. The portions were seriously big and the food really packs a punch. Elevating southern dishes to a new nevel with the focus around pickling. Some dishes we ate were the Elote, Fries, pic...
Pickle Selection
Reviewers enjoy the unique menu section dedicated to a large variety of creative house pickles and flights.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-02-21
Great deviled eggs and fried chicken. Terrific beer list, interesting whiskey and good cocktails. Dark, mellow and comfortable.
− Repeated complaints
Noise Levels
Multiple reviewers complain that the restaurant interior is extremely loud and makes conversation difficult.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-03-20
Amazing food and atmosphere, also friendly staff to introduce the menu, love the fried pickles! The restaurant could get kinda loud so probably not suitable for romantic date
3★ · 2025-08-16
Jacob's taste buds are singing, but his eardrums are bleeding. The food is very tasty but the place is very loud. If you might be on the spectrum, do yourself a favor and... don't. Or, do so with caution.
Long Wait Times & Crowds
Reviewers report long wait lists and packed seating arrangements during peak hours.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-02-23
It’s a super nice restaurant located on Amsterdam Ave. Those who plan to visit here during the weekend, be aware that there is a huge wait list to get a table. We decided to sit at the bar to avoid the wait list. Another thing to watch out...
Inconsistent Food Quality
Some reviewers mention receiving food that was lukewarm, overly greasy, or underwhelming in flavor.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-02-24
*sigh* Not too sure where to start but the food simply wasn’t tasty. The generous portions are to distract from the lack of flavor and freshness of the food. Gave the place an additional star because our server was kind & replaced the “saus...
2★ · 2025-03-24
Fried chicken and french toast were not hot and thus not freshly fried /made The same with biscuits They all had a barely warm temperature
Good for
- Hearty comfort food shared in large groups
- Trying a wide variety of craft pickles and drinks
- Casual brunch or lunch outings
Avoid if
- You prefer quiet dining environments
- You want light portions or standard meal sizes
- You are sensitive to tight seating arrangements
Recent pattern — Newer reviews frequently discuss the restaurant's move to a larger flagship location on Columbus Avenue, noting that while the new space is more spacious and brighter, some visitors feel service or consistency has dipped during peak times.
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Feb ’25 | 33 | 4 |
| Mar ’25 | 58 | 4 |
| Apr ’25 | 56 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 60 | 2 |
| Jun ’25 | 57 | 3 |
| Jul ’25 | 43 | 4 |
| Aug ’25 | 61 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 42 | 4 |
| Oct ’25 | 75 | 2 |
| Nov ’25 | 66 | 4 |
| Dec ’25 | 63 | 2 |
| Jan ’26 | 60 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 46 | 5 |
| Mar ’26 | 67 | 3 |
| Apr ’26 | 68 | 5 |
| May ’26 | 67 | 5 |
| Jun ’26 | 63 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 14 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 49 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 4 reviews flagged weight 0.9
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Incredible brunch spot. Delicious cocktails and food. Great selection of fun biscuit sandwiches and hot honey chicken with challah bread. Our server Emma was super nice and informative. Big space with cool atmosphere. Would definitely come back for the huge brunch portions, or for dinner to try a fl...
- W. Alan Williams ★★★★★ 2026-02-15 suspicion 90
- james lauletta ★★★★★ 2026-02-25 suspicion 90
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
I recently visited Jacob's Pickles and really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere is lively and fun, perfect for brunch or dinner with friends. The portions are huge, the biscuits were amazing, and the fried chicken and mac and cheese were delicious comfort food favorites. Service was friendly an...
- Withlove.byBrenda ★★★★★ 2026-05-24 suspicion 90
- john doherty ★★★★★ 2026-07-15 suspicion 90
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 51 remaining flagged reviews.
PaulsNYCBlues
21 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-09-23
The food at Jacobs Pickles is possibly the best food i have ever tasted. I am not too sure what else i can add to this review.
Susan V
120 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-06-20
Their biscuits are square, but don't let that throw you! HUGE portions, y'all. Food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. Stellar service. Wish I could have sampled everything on the menu.
Cristian Fernandez
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-12
Jeremy
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-02-12
Nice ambiance, solid food. Try the sausage gravy smothered chicken!
Arrington Desir
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-20
Michael Wagenknecht
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-03-20
Always a must stop
Lillie Freeman
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-03-27
The greeting we got was welcoming and also really seemed as if the crew was happy to be there. Everything was wonderful at Jacob's Pickles. I genuinely enjoyed Jacob's Pickles. Friendly atmosphere, excellent service and delicious menu items. Very friendly, fantastic menu items & atmosphere. Very hel...
eszter puskas
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-03
Oceana Johnson
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2025-05-15
Honestly those biscuits were the furthest thing from a biscuit and I got food poisoning for the first time since I was like 12 years old. Not to mention the rly rude waiters…
Dawid Lenard
1 review
★★★★★
2025-06-08
The best bbq pulled pork burger, amazing mac and cheese.
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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