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    Blue Bamboo

    3.9 (337 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BLUE BAMBOO ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Crystal O.

    Chef Dennis is wonderful! I love learning and I signed up for a cooking class that was both Asian and Italian! Diana with Italian Cooking Classes and Chef Dennis are a fabulous working team. We made congee and a saffron risotto & were treated to dumplings and tiramisu. I was thrilled to have Vanessa T join me for a fun night. I arrived an hour early to hit happy hour, and get a lay of the land. The house infused bourbon in my old fashioned was done right and just the drink to start my evening on the right foot. I also ordered a small plate of lumpia- superb! The cooking class started with the congee- a broth, ginger and scallions & quickly jumped into risotto- all the butter and stirring! hmmmm. I finished my leftovers just last night and it was just so good! I cannot wait to do another class at Blue Bamboo & I know I will see Diana soon. I also can't wait for a date night with John at Blue Bamboo! I will be back, sooner!!!

    Mandarin cake  so good!!!!
    Candice W.

    Great meal- Lovely staff- Great menu- lots of variety- Lovely venue- Plenty of parking- Will definitely return-

    Chicken chow mein.
    Caroline D.

    We went when celebration g the Chinese new year.. year if the snake. The show/parade was enjoyable. The food delicious and bountiful. Loved how the hot and sour soup was served.

    Chicken Fried Rice - Boston-style
    Kim C.

    Server Brandon along with his colleagues were hustling on Christmas Day dinner! We arrived early for our reservation and it was no problem getting seated right away. Bathrooms clean. Food delivered to table via e-waiter. Food was hot and tasty. Would definitely recommend.

    Maple old fashioned
    Stacey R.

    Wow, what a hidden gem right in Mandarin! It's a very spacious restaurant with nice ambiance and plenty of parking. My lycheetini was delicious and so was the maple old fashioned. The lettuce wraps were perfect. I also really enjoyed the red curry shrimp and grits - a little spicy and full of flavor- the grits are shaped in two patties, crispy on the outside and warm and soft grits on the inside- so creative! The Tra fish was also awesome. Gorgeous presentation of the food. Our waitress was lovely and our robo waiter (his name is buoy, not sure of spelling) was so fun to watch as he zoomed around and carried food to tables-such a fun experience! Absolutely recommend you come check out this restaurant!

    Kelly T.

    I attended a group lunch with 30 diners today at this restauarant. The space and building are both beautiful with plenty of parking all around the building. We were seated in a private room with 2 long tables, but there are plenty of other tables throughout the restauarant, as well as a nice bar area. We had 2 staff members providing our service, and it was excellent. The restaurant has a pretty big menu with 11 appetizers, 23 entrees, and 10 Cantonese stir-fries. Our group had Cantonese egg rolls, the choice of 4 different entrees, and Mandarin Orange Cake for dessert. I chose the honey garlic shrimp bowl. It had steamed rice, broccoli, crispy-fried shrimp, and a sweet honey garlic soy sauce. The Mandarin orange sponge cake with pineapple cream cheese frosting was the star of the show. I will definitely return for a future visit.

    Special Mushroom tempura
    Jesika K.

    Our server was a delight, she was so on top of it and so full of energy. The special mushroom tempura was amazing. For my main I got the honey garlic shrimp... I didn't realize would be breaded but it has a nice crunch and the shrimp were a good size. They have a large menu selection it would be a great group spot to split a few dishes.

    Egg rolls
    Eulala A.

    Super attentive and friendly staff! Beautiful decor. Absolutely delicious food! If we weren't traveling we'd have tried so many more items!

    Tiki menu
    Laura P.

    Tiki night was great drinks on point and glasses are great. It was happy hour all night and we ordered a lot of apps. The edamame and the Huli chicken was super amazing. The rice was bland and the potstickers we sent back. Atmosphere was good severs did seem a little stretched but it was Friday night. Will be back for tiki

    Melissa T.

    Happy Year of the snake! Joining in on the Chinese New Year festivities was an awesome experience. What a fantastic time. However, the real star of the show was the food. This is the Chinese food I grew up on in New York. I have been searching for dishes prepared authentically since living in Jax. Why oh why have I never been to Blue Bamboo before? I'm so sorry Chef Chan! The highlight of my meal was the fried rice. It was amazing. We also loved the hot & sour soup & the wonton soup, both flavorful & served with a side of fried crispy noodles. My husband raved about his roast pork with Chinese vegetables & my Sha La chicken noodles were wonderful as well. A great night of celebration & food! The best in Jacksonville for sure.

    Chicken chow mein
    Chris D.

    Chinese new year. We enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. The service and food were excellent. Meals were plentiful and authentic and what we took for granted living in NY.

    Scott L.

    This place only gets better the more time you spend here. Had some fantastic cocktails, apps and entree. Could not have been happier. This is definitely a undiscovered gem in Mandatin

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    Linda V.

    9/12/24 Mandarin Historic Museum had a 35 year celebration fundraiser. The owner/chef Dennis Chan is a supporter of the museum and its efforts so that's why the events was here. They said it would be a 1989 inspired menu so I said... it's going to BBQ?! No it wasn't and it was Asian inspired with local restaurants that were in existence in 1989. I posted the menu; the food was good as well as the wine.

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    3.2(31 reviews)
    7.3 miSouthside

    Sur La Table is a whole experience!…read more Sur La Table was such a vibe! This class ended up being one of the absolute highlights of my trip to Jacksonville. My friend and I had the time of our lives, and it honestly felt like the perfect mix of learning, laughing, and connecting. One thing I loved most was how inclusive the whole experience is. Everyone gets a role, everyone gets involved, and you naturally end up chatting with new people. We met the sweetest couple and clicked instantly--it felt like we'd known them forever. Such a great way to build community while doing something fun. Quick note for anyone with dietary restrictions: I don't eat meat, and this particular class featured steak. They let me know that if I had called ahead, they would've happily made accommodations. So if you have allergies or restrictions, give them a heads‑up! They're extremely accommodating, which I really appreciated. We booked the Chef's Table date night class, and the menu was incredible. We made homemade gnocchi, a fresh salad, and a strawberry‑thyme sorbet that was a 10/10. The whole meal was simple, approachable, and taught in a way that made even "fancy" dishes feel doable at home. I left feeling inspired and ready to recreate everything in my own kitchen. Huge shoutout to our chef--he was from South Florida, and although I can't remember his name, he deserves all the praise. He explained everything clearly, shared a bit about himself, made everyone feel comfortable, and kept the energy fun and collaborative. His team and the store staff were just as amazing--kind, helpful, and genuinely excited to be there. From the safety walkthrough to the hands‑on techniques, everything was thoughtful and well‑organized. I'm already looking forward to coming back and doing it all over again. Thank you, Sur La Table, for such an unforgettable experience!

    Luis led an amazing class for us!! We ended up being the only 2 people to book a Sunday night…read moreclass, and it made for a super personal and special experience. Luis was very knowledgeable, hands on, and engaging. It also felt very tailored to our experience level, as sometimes he would give more directions and less at other times. And, most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Our roasted chicken was so so juicy and tender, the mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy, the salad dressing was divine, and the chocolate soufflé was light and rich at the same time. Oh, and Luis made us some garlic confit that was the perfect addition! We had so many leftovers to take home too. I cannot wait to take another class at Sur La Table!

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    5.0(3 reviews)
    6.3 miMandarin

    My husband and I recently hired Chef Walter Busconi as our personal part-time Chef. He has been…read moreoutstanding in every regard. He is an excellent chef, with all the credentials, including expertise in nutrition. Chef Walter has an extensive collection of tried and true recipes and has self-published several cookbooks. He is creative and knowledgeable when it comes to food prep, pleasant to be around, eager to please and focused on the job at hand. We like him a lot. His meals have great eye appeal, contain healthy ingredients and have been delicious. Best of all, Chef Walter suggests a meal plan, does the shopping, prepares three meals that are easy for me to reheat and get on the table with minimal fuss, and leaves my kitchen spotless. I highly recommend Chef Walter Busconi. Kathleen Cort

    For Valentine's Day this year, I decided to mix things up a bit and hire a private chef to cook…read moredinner for me and my wife. After some back-and-forth with several prospects, I decided to go with Chef Walter Busconi Lage or "Chef of the World" as he bills himself. He created a few different menus based on our preferred cuisines and we worked together to mix and match some of the elements of each to come to a three-course meal I knew we'd both enjoy. Arriving promptly at 4pm for a 6pm service, he was very friendly and accommodating. Chef Walter brought all of the necessary equipment to perform his craft, and right around 6pm we sat down to our first course of a goat cheese souffle. Impossibly light and rich at the same time, it was a fantastic starter. It came with some mixed greens on the side that were dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Our entree was surf and turf: bison ribeye with lobster, served with potatoes dauphinoise and asparagus in an orange zest hollandaise. The bison was cooked to perfection, with a delicious compound butter that helped with the natural leanness of bison. The potatoes were rich and yielding, and the asparagus was tender but still with a nice snap and the creamy hollandaise made it a joy to eat. The one miss on this course was the lobster, which was overly soft and didn't add much to the plate. For dessert we were served a cognac creme brulee with whipped topping. This was the best creme brulee I've ever eaten; the hint of cognac really set off the other flavors and it was not overly sweet. While not inexpensive, Chef Walter is a man who knows his craft. He was friendly, hospitable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work with him again in the future.

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    10.2 miWestside
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