Stopped to have a drink after an event. Malia was our bartender and she was the best! She has the…read morebest personality! They have a full bar. Great time she gave us great conversation! Place is clean free popcorn and pool table.

I've attended a quarterly event this year that takes over the Aloft lobby & each time Carissa has…read morebeen the bartender. She makes handling the crowd look effortless & makes fabulous cocktails including a themed one for each event.

Our server Daphne was awesome. Super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable…read more The place looks amazing. Well spaced out tables, comfortable chairs, music just quiet enough to talk. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. I was truly blown away. I am very glad I stumbled upon this place.

We came here for my sister's birthday. The parking lot gets packed and sometimes you may need to…read morepark in the plaza next to Midtown and walk over. When we arrived we checked in for our reservation and even though we got here early, they were able to seat us. Since we were early we were able to order one cocktail on happy hour. I will say, I understand they want to have craft distilleries or alcohol, I wish they would have some of the bigger brands of alcohol. Some of the smaller brands just don't taste the same. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I believe his name was John. He let us know that they just launched this menu. We were a little bummed bc we were looking forward to the strip steak with Bernaise sauce. We started with the fig pizza , meatballs, and bread. Word to the wise because they have an open kitchen, if you run hot be sure to dress appropriately. It gets pretty warm in there. The pizza was delicious. I loved the combo of blue cheese and sweet figs. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was really good. I liked the bread plate, just wish there were more dipping options. For dinner we all ordered the strip with the truffle fries and the peppercorn sauce. We really enjoyed the steak, but I liked the one with bernaise better. The steaks were all cooked to our liking. They knew it was my sister's birthday, so they brought out their ice cream with olive oil and sea salt. It's different but super delicious. We will back!

The Vs Signature and the Hawaiian wings are my absolute favorite at Vs! The wait for food was not…read morethat bad and ordering went smoothly. Jordan, the girl who took our order was straight to the point and efficient, she also reccomended some dessert items to us (the honeycomb ice cream!!!)(SO GOOD!!!) when she could tell we were a little stuck on what to get. She seems very fluent in their menu which is always a really good sign for new customers and definitely helped me and my boyfriend. The ambiance inside is pleasant and very open- but i especially i love the outside seating and the fake grass field. To add on, I had no idea about the connected bar, Sidecar! I was directed to go through the door for the bathrooms and was pleasantly surprised! What a beautiful and laid back area, I will definitely be back!

Came here with my boyfriend and his family for lunch. I had the lunch special and got a pepperoni…read morepizza and we shared a salad. You order at the counter when you come in and the girl at the register was kind and patient. As we waited for the food I did see a bug of some kind crawling on the wall and was pretty big so that was scary but it is Florida I guess. Just as long as it didn't get on me or the food lol. The food came out fairly quickly and the pizza and salad were a great pairing and very yummy! The restaurant had plenty of seating and we had a good time.

Great place to hang out, have some drinks and watch the game. They also have two pool tables, two…read moredart boards and awesome karaoke every other Wednesday night. The service is outstanding and so are the cocktails with a 5 star bar tender.

My wife and I, along with my sister in-law and her boyfriend, went here for the Super Bowl. They…read morewere offering snacks throughout the night and drink specials. We had a good time and had quite a few cheers and beers through the game. The establishment is clean and we really enjoyed our time here. The one down side was that their large screen TV is a wall of TVs which is missing an entire third row. It didn't matter since there were other TVs around the establishment that we used to keep track of the score.

Marbell was an amazing waitress! Her customer service was excellent from start to finish. She was…read morevery friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She had a great attitude and made our experience even better. Definitely one of the best waitresses we've had! Thank you, Marbell, for the great service!

There is very little not to love about Tequila's D'Oro. The restaurant has a great vibe, the…read moreservice is excellent, and most of the food is fantastic. The space is a good size, with plenty of TVs for watching sports. I can only imagine how packed and lively it must get on a big fall football Saturday. We started our meal with the Fresh Table Golden Guac, ordered "all the way." It included tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, sea salt, freshly squeezed lime, and, of course, freshly peeled avocado. This is a simple dish, but it delivers a not-so-simple flavor. The jalapeño adds heat, the onion brings savory depth, and the cilantro and lime give it a bright, fresh finish. Trust me, you do not want to miss this starter. My wife ordered the fish tacos, which came with three white fish tacos on flour tortillas topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and avocado. They were served with rice and black beans. These were some of the best fish tacos we have ever enjoyed. The pieces of fish were large, perfectly fried, and had just the right amount of breading. My wife also really liked mixing the rice and black beans together. Unfortunately, I ordered the Tacos de Borrego: three slow-simmered lamb tacos with onions and what I believe were parsley sprigs. This dish really missed the mark. The lamb was very dry, which made it seem significantly overcooked. On top of that, two of my tacos had large chunks of bone in them. The dish was served with Arroz Amarillo (yellow rice), refried beans and cheese. Normally, I would have taken at least one star off for a dish like this, but we loved the restaurant and the other two dishes so much that I could not do it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

For starters this place was very cool and the atmosphere is exactly what you're being told to…read moreexpect. We went for a birthday party and had a reservation made for our entire party. Just some information to know it is primarily a bar, they only have about 6 appetizers to order from. The appetizers were good and came out very quickly. The first thing that caught my attention was the amount of times they put food down at our table we did not order after about the 3rd or 4th time of this happening it seemed to be something they do to up the bill in hopes you don't notice. The second thing that thoroughly surprised and bothered me was after ordering another round of drinks, the second the drink was put at our table the waitress came over to check us out. No one had asked for the bill so we were all confused as to why we were being told we needed to close out, especially since we had just ordered more drinks. The waitress tells our party they have another reservation coming and they need our table... We all scramble quickly to leave so there's no issue and once we were outside that's when we realized there was no time limit on our table nor did anyone ask to close out the tab. Thankfully the hula dancers and our own group made the experience great however this place is very clearly a money grab and should not be accepting more reservations than can be handled as it completely ruined the end of our experience.

Immaculate. Stunning. Great Vibes. Stumbled upon this some…read moreIG posts , took a chance and walked in. While reservations are required, Laura the owner , was gracious enough to let us get transported to this wonderful place you see here. First off, this place is everything! The details from ceiling to wall to all the fixtures, it's very immersive, you are in the islands sir or ma'am! Goodbye Jacksonville! We were seated up front where performer Kalani Rose set the mood and infused the air with her lovely voice. The tempo was upbeat, the volume was just right, allowing for intimate conversation and lively chatter alike. Great for date nights and group outings. We ordered food including Aloha Sliders, Huli Huli Wings , and Furikake Fries. Food was good, would've loved more of the glaze on the mini burgers tho! The drinks we ordered included Mai Tai (rum based w/ orange ) and Halekulani (bourbon with pineapple orange and lemon) , these were delicious. A bit on pricey side but strong! But, you're paying for the presentation and the atmosphere! If you've ever been to the old tiki lounge off baymeadows from years past, this one is much better! The entire staff is so cool. Like really chill. Hubby and I really enjoyed our visit here! I'll bring the ladies next time!

We had dinner at Rustic Bistro 21 on the Southside of Jacksonville, just south of Arlington…read more They're at 3980 Southside Blvd, just south of Beach Blvd on the west side of the road. We've been here once before. We really liked it but it's been a while since then. We started with the Pao de Queijo, which is the cheesy bread you usually get at a Brazilian steakhouse. We both love this kind of bread and theirs was fantastic. I ordered the Pinanha Rustica and I am so happy that's what I settled on. I ordered the beef medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. The Chimichurri sauce was good but honestly, the beef didn't need the help. The thing that surprised me the most was how much I loved the Biro-Biro Rice as a side. It was a really unique combo of things I've never had together before. I would probably go back and order an entree of just that if they offer it! My wife ordered the Costela Ao Molha Madeira Com Risotto de Parmesao. She really liked how the risotto was super cheesy. She said it actually reminded her of the cheesy bread. The beef short rib was very tender and juicy. She said it was a simple dish that added up to something special. We rarely order dessert but decided to split the Petit Gateau de Doce de Leite. It was so rich, dense and delicious. The pecan ice cream with it was great as well. It was small but enough for us to split. I'm bummed I forgot to get our servers name because he was fantastic. We really need to not go so long between visits because this visit was just as good as the last one. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is fresh, authentic, and full of flavor, with good…read moreportions that leave you satisfied. What really sets this place apart is the personal touch--the chef comes out to greet guests, makes sure everyone is enjoying their meal, and takes the time to get to know his customers. His kindness and passion for the food create a welcoming atmosphere that is hard to find. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and has great vibes, making it perfect for an intimate dining experience. If you're planning to come with a larger group, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Families with young children will appreciate the thoughtful touches as well. They provide crayons and paper to keep little ones entertained while waiting for their meal. Great food, wonderful hospitality, and a warm atmosphere--I highly recommend this place!

I went to Whiskey Cake for a party which was in a nice size private room. Our server Christina was…read morefabulous! There were roughly 15 people at the party and she kept the food and drinks coming all night with a friendly smile. I started with the guava gimlet made with Wheatley Vodka, guava, pineapple, simple and lime. It was sweet and refreshing. We were served a few appetizers including creamy artichoke dip served with homemade chips which were tasty. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie board which hit the spot! You could top the meat cheeses and sauces on to either homemade crackers or French bread. I highly recommend the board if you are looking for something light.

This place is in a busy area of town center. It has a cool semi-upscale ranch style vibe. I was…read moresuper excited to try this place based on reviews but was disappointed. The staff were friendly but super busy due to inside volume of people. The food looks good and the steak was cooked fine, but the chimichurri had too much oil & fries were super salty. Like it was fried in it and topped off with it... I had let the person who brought the food out know (who works with the chef), and they never offered to bring me different fries. They just said they would tell the kitchen but didn't offer anything and so I didn't eat the fries at all. This plate being $38 before tax, I mean you want good fries....For the drink I got one of their mocktails which honestly was not up to par at all tasting like water and cucumber and nothing else, and I ended up ordering a soda... Again staff are friendly, but if management could pay attention a little more even when they're busy, it would help a lot, especially if someone is not happy with their food. I will not try this place again for a while as there are other places better than this that have similar dishes. Again when people are eating alone or in a group, make them happy with the food please...

Great service by Berenice, food was excellent! Always a great dinner, look forward every time to…read morecome back!

Coworkers and I decided to meet up for lunch after switching from office life to permanent work…read morefrom home life. We had gotten close in the office and now we're kinda distant. I was the only one to order a drink-drink and I got the Watermelonrita, basically a watermelon margarita with a tajin rim. I should've known that it would be huge and a bit strong but I didn't care. I was with friends and we were having a good time. I paced myself with water until the food came out which was pretty darn quick. I got a Crazy Popeye (Grilled chicken mixed with mushrooms and spinach. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas). I really wanted some enchiladas but fajitas sounded lighter and better. This was really delicious and I and I took the leftovers home. Our server was great with checking on us and making sure we had enough water. Thought it was pretty cool that they filled our glasses with pottery. We'll be back, because our old boss is retiring and wanted to have his coworker farewell here.

My coworkers are big seafood guys but not me. They do have some good looking non seafood options if…read moreyoure looking for that. I got the Fettuccine Alfredo. It was solid.

I will start with the good, the service is great. The host and server were both SO nice and…read moreattentive. Thats the reason for the 3 starts :) The ambience is okay, and then food is also okay and average. Honestly I prefer Tunis fried seafood more. And its more affordable.