"This was my first time visiting J Rucker 's, it was nothing like the negative reviews I 've seen. From what I was told it is under new management. I really enjoyed the service and the food. You would rarely find a restaurant that say they 're Soul Food . The food taste like a Southern Home Cooked meal. Nothing (Macaroni cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, Fried Okra) taste like it was out of a can or bag. Flavor was tasty and portion was just right for its price. Not to forget the smothrred baked chicken rice and Seafood dinner seasoned fried catfish (not smushy or fatty) shrimp. We couldn 't eat it all. Thumbs up to the cooks, bartender, waitress, hostess,and everyone that came to check in on us. It is a nice southern touch venue that is great for an event, party, mini concert, etc. Whatever the y 'all did tonight, keep it up. Enjoyed everything,even the music. Need a live band or performance now"