I can never get enough of the Lazy Manatee. The rotating…read moretaps are always interesting. The food is delicious! The best part the staff and owners Patrick and Natalee! Support Local!

Y'all! If you like burgers and beer do not sleep on this spot. Every burger comes with a side…read more Today they happened to have potato salad. It wasn't on the menu or posted but our server let us know and I think it should be a permanent fixture. My friend could not stop raving about the potato salad. I ordered the burger that came with pimento cheese and a fried green tomato. It was a big ol boy packed full of flavor. And yes the potato salad slapped. Had a couple beers and they'll let you sample them before you swing for a pint. Oh! The place has a kid friendly play area and a separate library gaming chill spot with couches. Definitely a family friendly delicious place to chill, eat and drink.

First time here-- had an assortment of arcade games, dart boards, air hockey, etc. All ages are…read morewelcome before 9:00pm and then it becomes 21 and up after that. We liked this place better than the neighboring Keg & Coin. This location was more open and spread out. Had a good selection of draft beer, seltzers, etc. Bartender was friendly and attentive. I think I would go back as a fun date thing vs going back with my young kids since the games are more for older kids and adults.

Ive been and now cant wait to come back. After being on their social media I knew I would like this…read moreplace but its so much more than I imagined. My fav games like darts and pinball and the beer on tap made my night here incredible. They are so much roomier than I thought. This place just yells FUNTIMES..

Ruby Beach Brewing Company is located in downtown Jacksonville across from Yates Municipal…read morebuilding. It is reasonable paid parking, about $2 and hour. Inside is a little tight, but it is an old building with naked bricks, historic decor, a good sized bar and tables inside. Outside is a deck with covered tables, another area for corn hole and a food truck which has all the major bar food groups including churros. Sean was my beertender and he really was the best. They have a policy of holding your card for tabs which I really hate, but he made me feel comfortable about leaving my life in his hands. When I first walked in on a weekday during happy hour, it was pretty light, but around 4:30p the place started filling up. Happy hour is Monday - Friday until 6pm and they have 18 taps which qualify for happy hour. Plus they had 3 guest taps, both ciders. Ruby Beach has a mug club, it is about $80 for the year. You get a free beer on Tuesday as well as your own numbered mug. It is limited. So exclusive in fact that they do a raffle every August. The BEER: Crown Jewel Belgian Tripel 11.4% ABV... easy drinking, not boozy and quite delicious, this one will sneak up on you Return of the Mac Daddy Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... the description is "rye pale ale hopped with Amarillo. On the first sip I thought one note, but boy was I wrong. As it warms it has layers. And in my opinion the layers are all good, like a good lasagna. Over the Ditch 15.0 NEIPA 6% ABV... if I was in front of a firing and they gave me a last request, I might choose this beer. Sweet grapefruit and stars... love this! Grit & Glow Lager 5.2% ABV... if you have ever smelled fabuloso that is what I first smelled when I put the beer to my lips, the beer itself is just as perfumey, not for me... but if you like those type of flavors in beer, you might like this one Rosemary In the Rye Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... all day crushable pale ale, with a slight hint of rosemary, basically the Mac Daddy plus rosemary O'Ruby's Irish Stout 5.5% ABV... smooth coffee with hints of toffee, so ver crushable, but it is way better warm Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but on a side note... the bathrooms are both unisex and CLEAN. Ruby Beach has great beer, great service and personality, everything I want in a brewery. Come visit and see for yourself.

Great food! The cheese curds were large, cheesy, fried perfectly, and a very large portion. The…read moredouble burger with bacon was phenomenal. Soft bun, crisp smashed burger, and fresh toppings. The loaded tots with pork was amazing as well. Fried tots and healthy portion of smoked pork hit the spot. The cherry on top was the prices. Best prices i have ever seen in Jax for a food truck. Definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed

The wings are good Service is great…read moreI recommend it if you have a lot of people for your birthday

The resturant itself is very cool. It took us 45 minutes to get our appetizers - and other 45 to…read moreget our food which was not great. The waitress even agreed it was overcooked - the Tator Tots all smashed. Did she take photos to show the manager - yes she did.... Did she take it off my bill ... no no she did not. Such a disappointment - I would not recommend d this place.

Ugh, I hate, hate to leave bad reviews, and I leave them so very sparingly because I know the…read moremajority of them can be over zealous and unwarranted. With that being said... Last night a group of friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday. Nothing big or fancy, just wanted a good time with good people, with plenty of food and drinks. - The Taps System - Upon using the tap systems, between my husband and I more than 4 taps we're emptied, but we were still charged 2oz - 4oz pours... even if nothing but foam came out. There was even one instance where my husband was charged for a 4oz pour before he even touched the handle. - The Food - My husband and I only ordered the chip duo (comes with queso and salsa). You can tell the salsa IS made fresh in house, but it was extremely sweet, almost like a ketchup sweet but not the same consistency. It really needed some extra seasoning blends in it. The queso was good. I enjoyed that, but nothing too special about it, but good. A friend of ours ordered a burger, and after waiting 20 minutes for it, he was told he never placed the order for it. He pulled his phone out, showed where his payment had gone through and order was submitted, and then come to find out, the kitchen so.ehow didn't receive the order or his ticket got lost in the process along the way... so he never got food. Frustrating. Another person at our table ordered a special made drink from the bar, and after waiting 20 minutes for it had to ask about it and what happened. Then a couple minutes later two came to the table, she let them know she only ordered one, so they took the second one they goofed on making. - Service - I forget her name. She said multiple times she was new and had only just started. Bright, bubbly, energetic, and full of charisma. She is the reason this isn't a 1 star TBH. She was an absolute delight and wonderful to have serving and assisting us. I wish I remember her name, but she had wavy/curly hair and a sunny little finesse to her we all enjoyed. She was your saving grace last night for all of us. I hate to say, but after the multiple mishaps, we probably won't return. The atmosphere and space are great and beautiful, but the many failures in different aspects really made it feel like it wasn't a one off thing. When we reviewed our receipt at home, we noticed that a lot of the overcharges from the empty taps were not removed, and in this economy, that really sucks.

What a great spot Pour Taproom is. Centrally located, it is a great place to walk to if you're…read morestaying in the downtown area. The space can take very large office parties or solo travelers wanting to enjoy a great big salad and incredibly made sides - the sprouts are a must, as are the incredible wings. The staff is fun and kind and I look forward to being back here. LA has nothing like this and thats what makes Jacksonville so wonderful! We shall be back!

We were out running errands for the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group and stopped in…read moreat Beer:30 - San Marco over in the heart of San Marco. We'd been here before but only once prior to a Michael Jackson event at Painting With A Twist nearby. First, let me say that I made my beer choice on name alone. It ended up being a great sour red though, so I'm not mad at it. Humor goes a long way with me though, so even if it wasn't great I would've dealt with it on name alone: Cherry Busey! We only hung out for a little bit (again, we need to get home for dinner) but it would he very easy to stay for longer. You can see from the photos that they have a ton...and I mean a ton of craft beers. In addition to that, they have a big room with lots of room to kick back. Our night was delayed shortly when my wife decided to take on one of those wooden barrel puzzle. You can see her dismay in the picture of us! We both took a crack at it for a while and never did solve it, but we eventually decided we needed to let it go. You win this time wooden barrel puzzle! One other thing to note is that there's parking behind it. So if you decide to go there, don't be intimidated by what looks like street only parking. Go around behind the place and you'll be all set.

Cute spot to grab a beer. We sat on a couch and had some Coors. Will definitely be returning.read more

String Sports Brewery is, at first glance, a brewery. But spend a few minutes inside and you'll…read morerealize it's also a quiet tribute to basketball culture, local loyalty, and unexpectedly onion ring excellence. I arrived unaware of its history, but the owner's love for basketball is unmistakable, and the locals reflect that same devotion... not just to the sport, but to the space itself. There's an ease here, a sense that people aren't just passing through. I took a seat at the bar, did what one does in such environments, and ordered an IPA. It was solid... confident, balanced, exactly what you'd hope for. But then came the onion rings, which I ordered based on a subtle but unmistakable social cue: everyone else seemed to be eating them. Reader, they were correct. These were not mere onion rings. These were structurally sound, texturally precise, and philosophically complete. Large, fully cooked onions, no trace of that unpleasant raw bite, encased in a crisp, golden coating that somehow maintained its integrity from first bite to last. Crunchy, consistent, and deeply satisfying. Naturally, I paired them with blue cheese dressing because I'm from upstate New York, and that is not a preference, it is doctrine.

Went to watch the jags game today and the experience today was much improved from my last visit!…read more I had a Bullet Bob IPA that was pretty good! Would totally have it again. I arrived a little bit later than the rest of my group and they had already ordered several apps for the table. I did not come hungry this trip, so I just munched on the boiled peanuts. They were spectacular. The service was wonderful! The employees were all very engaged with the customers. And what a great place to watch the game! An abundance of TVs and what's better than hanging out with fellow jags fans?! Plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor options. And just a fun place to be. I'm officially a fan now and will for sure check this out on a more regular basis. No pics because I was too busy being blown away by the Jags performance today! Duuuuuvallllll

First time eating there. Ordered the Salmon and Grits and it was on point. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned well. I will be back.

I love this place. The food is so great. The staff is so friendly. anytime I go they always…read moreaccommodate me no matter if I walk in or make reservations.

Came up to enjoy some time with my daughter and hang out for a bit. Saw that they already have some…read moretasty fall ciders in the fridge so I decided to enjoy a few. I haven't met Ashton in the past but he was a pleasure to have helping and serving me this evening. He was also playing some great music. The Cure, Morrissey, and so many others along that line. I always enjoy my time here with the wonderful staff. It's always a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter who you are. Also be on the lookout for one of the cutest little Mini Aussies, named Blue, she's a regular up there and seeing her always brings a smile to my face.

There isn't much to dislike about Keg & Coin. I came in yesterday for my kids friends birthday…read moreparty. I had never been but it was awesome. I appreciate the cramped setup and darkness that made me feel like I was in a 90s arcade. I was also pleasantly surprised to see all the free games for Mondays. Tetris, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Time Crisis 3 were all free to play on Monday. In addition there are a ton of other great old games. Killer Queen was cool and I liked some of the other more obscure games. I also noted they had a lot of different beers and a pot vending machine that is also only available after 9PM. This place is awesome!

Not very busy on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We came…read morewhen they were fairly new and loved it. I can't say the same on this visit. One recommendation I'd give to owner - please fix the toilet seats.

Unfortunately been having a really bad experience with Voodoo regarding a private event. Spoke to…read morethem on the phone and they said they'd love to have us and put us on their calendar. 2 weeks go by, I start contacting them just to verify we're still good. They're not answering their phone, ignoring my DMs (I can see someone is reading them...), and have been closed unexpectedly for two days now. I'm not sure what's going on but thankfully another brewery was able to take us on.