We had a wonderful time this evening and thoroughly enjoyed Alexa who was sure to take good care of us. Alexa offered excellent suggestions and made our evening delightful! I look forward to my next visit! read more

This is a great new spot in Jacksonville Beach, right by City Hall. We had an easy time parking at the lot on 2nd Ave North, which is either a lot you can pay on an app, or they have valet parking. There's also plenty of street parking in the area, if you're fortunate. Once inside, it's a beautiful job that they've done - this is a relatively newer restaurant, tastefully renovated. Windows give a great view of the outside from every direction, and there's even patio seating outside. We sat at one of the inside tables along the window and we were quickly approached for drinks and be informed of specials. Each of the people in our party had something different, everything was a hit. I had the tagliatelle with shrimp which was delicious. With excellent food, vibe, service, and reasonable pricing, this will certainly be a place we revisit the next time we're in the mood for Mediterranean / Greek cuisine. read more

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I heard Octopus as an entree and that was all I needed to here. I found a reason to go in celebrating my babe's recent promotion and decided to take him here. Win-win, right? We knew the area since it's a sister restaurant to Oaxaca Club and we went there awhile back. This time around the parking gods were smiling down on us as someone was coming out right as we were pulling in near the entrance. We walked it in and at first it felt more open than OC did and not as decorated but the vibe was definitely there. Lots of people in the front and all around the bar. There's a semi-private dining area up front that can be closed with curtains, go to know. We at next to a window on the side and were able to take everything in. Our server Jose was fantastic in making us feel welcome and giving recommendations. Sparkling water? Check. Amaretto Sours? Double-check. Jose recommended Mezze board? Woowee! We both do not like eggplant. Tell me why the Baba Ganoush dip on the board was the first one to go? It tastes nothing like eggplant and we agreed that if we could eat it like that forever we'd never say no to it. Don't get me wrong, the Hummus and the Tzatziki are good along with the picked veggies and that warm pita bread, but Baba Ganoush is life. I got the Grilled Octopus as my entree, that's what I was there for. It was sitting on a small hill of fingerling potatoes, Spanish chorizo, and herbs. The potatoes were just ok, that chorizo was sooooo smoky like it absorbed everything that came off the wood. Such great flavor. The octopus was perhaps the most tender pieces I've ever had in my life, hands down. I did wish there was a whole tentacle, but I was happy with what I had. I also got two sides, the Orzo Pilaf, which I had to ask myself, "Why am I not eating this on the regular??? This is delicious!". Also the Moroccan Carrots, because spices. These were nicely spiced and charred to perfection. He got the Lamb Shank and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. I tried a bit of it and it was pretty tasty but I loved my octopus. We got full too soon and over-ordered so we had quite a bit of leftovers to take home. I felt bad at first because my eyes were bigger than my stomach but then I thought I get to stretch this moment out a few more days. No need to feel bad about anything. Oh, one other diner told us the baklava is killer. We were too full and were already taking home too much food, otherwise we would have had some dessert. Next time though. The leftovers were so good the next day and the next. Quality was not lost at all. Thank you Alder & Oak! read more

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If you're looking for a restaurant that offers something beyond the ordinary, Alder & Oak is worth the visit. Their philosophy is simple--everything is cooked over a live wood fire--and you can taste the difference in every dish. The menu draws inspiration from Aegean cuisine, using high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients that let the natural flavors shine. One detail I really appreciated is their commitment to cooking with olive oil or beef tallow instead of highly processed seed oils. It adds incredible depth of flavor while staying true to traditional cooking methods. The restaurant has a warm, upscale atmosphere that's perfect for a date night or special occasion. Their extensive wine collection offers plenty of excellent pairings, and the rooftop bar is a fantastic place to unwind before or after dinner with a great drink and beautiful views. read more

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Last weekend we were at Jacksonville Beach and noticed this new restaurant. Today we decided to give it a try for dinner and it ended up being a great experience. It is in a beautiful space on 1st Avenue north with a big parking lot behind the restaurant. They have plenty of indoor, outdoor, bar and rooftop seating. We were given a nice table right by the windows. The menu offers plenty of appetizers, pizzas, salads, and entrees. We started with the mezo board. It consisted of tzatziki dip, hummus, and baba ganoush, along with pita and pickled vegetables. All of it tasted great. For entrees we had the Salsiccia pizza, the bucatini and trufles pasta dish, the shrimp tagliatelle pasta dish, and the lamb kebab. All of the entrees were delicious as well. Service was quick and friendly from our server, Michael. read more

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Welcome to the beach Alder &Oak. Don't miss the cauliflower. It's amazing! The octopus was also very good. Be aware of where you sit. The menu upstairs is different than then main dining room. read more

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Beautiful new restaurant in Jax beach. I've been to the Riverside location and was really excited about there being another Alder & Oak closer to me. It's beautiful and modern with a great bar to get drinks (the one with dill is my personal fav). Our server was very attentive and my salad was great and HUGE. They haven't started selling their lunch menu yet but I'm excited to hopefully try it next time! read more

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If i can just put it into one word that would be exceptional. From Service, food, ambiance, sound, lighting, smell etc etc. You just have to go and try it out because it was a first for me not knowing that much and was so surprised so don't really want to say much. I really want to give an extra special thank you to our server Jose who was just remarkable with his attention and over all Service in general. I'm most absolutely definitely coming back again and looking forward to another amazing experience and Service. read more

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They lost our reservation which my type A friend never loses. It was a birthday celebration and the bar had a wonderful bartender. I recommend getting the Lamb shank and the truffle bucatini. The best bite was the beef tartare. The chairs at the tables didnt look that comfortable but the space was very nice. I really enjoyed my Mediterranean meal. read more

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I have been waiting for the beach location to open and was not disappointed. They did a great job with the remodel and the service was great. We started with the Tzatziki, which my bf said was amazing.. I am not a big Tzatziki fan in general, but the pita was fluffy and fresh. We then split the Lobster Tagliatelle and Margherita pizza. Both were amazing! The pasta had large chunks of lobster and a light tomato sauce. The pizza was one of the best I've had, especially in Jax. I would recommend splitting it though, as it was very rich. There was a ton more on the menu I wanted to try, so I have a feeling we will be back! read more

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We called ahead to ask if our reservation could be moved up and were specifically told they could accommodate us and to come in. We arrived approximately 10 minutes later, only to be told they could not seat us. Unfortunately, the bigger issue was how the situation was handled. The hostess, Taylor, was rude, dismissive, and pretentious. Her attitude immediately made us feel unwelcome and, frankly, matched the overall atmosphere we experienced upon entering the restaurant. We chose to cancel our reservation rather than spend our money somewhere we were treated that way and went to Sizemore's instead. The difference could not have been greater. The staff was welcoming and kind, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the food was excellent. A nice restaurant should be about more than the menu and the price point--hospitality matters. Based on our experience, I would recommend saving your money and choosing a restaurant where every guest is welcomed and treated with basic courtesy and respect. read more

I am so happy this place opened up in Jax beach! It's a beautiful space with great food! I love the octopus! Reservations are recommended for downstairs however the rooftop is first come first serve with a different menu. I would return and I hope to sit at the rooftop next time! read more

We went there for my wife's birthday and also wanted to try this new place. Our server was truly amazing and that was pretty much the only thing we were positive about. I think 3rd or 4th time in my life, I had to return the plate and asked for something else. My wife and I ordered "Adana Kebab" because we are originally from Turkiye and miss the food. Because of the quality of the restaurant, being a bit high end, we had very high expectations and I even mentioned it to the server at the time of ordering. When she delivered the kebab, it looked strange, but as you know sometimes the look can deceive you. So, I took a bite of the kebab and it was absolutely the WORST Adana Kebab I have ever eaten in my life. It was very salty and tasted like it doesn't even have the regular ingredients. It tasted like a chewy, cheap quality meatball... They should immediately either take it off the menu OR change the name because it is NOT a kebab coming from city of Adana in Turkiye!!! It's truly a disgrace and insult! After we returned the food, my wife did not want to eat anything, but I wanted to try the margharita pizza... Well it was more like pizza sauce over dough with couple pieces of cheese! I ate a bit more than quarter because I was hungry :( My friend's wife had chicken soulaki and it didn't taste right either. It seems like they did NOT marinate it well and again, did NOT use the right ingredients. Another awful item was baba ganoush. They had too much tahini which overpowered the taste of eggplants. I wouldn't pay a dime for this awful experience, yet ended up paying over $200 plus good amount of tip because I know it's not the server's fault and she tried her best to make it right. Honestly, I was NOT expecting a bad experience like this because this is owned by a well established company and I didn't complain or dispute the charges because of that. Instead, we are choosing to not go there again! If you put an item in your menu and use the original name; you MUST use the right ingredients and make the taste and look right (especially if you are charging a premium amount). I hope you guys will either make the corrections OR take these items off the menu OR change the names! Last but not least, why would you close the roof top bar at 10 pm on a Saturday evening?? Maybe it has something to do with Jax Beach rules, but a place like this should be open for longer on the weekends. read more

Food was incredible, bar tenders were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, this place is definitely a vibe! Side note the fish is fresh and delicious! read more