Oooo I hate this, the restaurant is beautiful and is a total vibe but I don't think Cataluna is for me. While I love a vibe I live for great food and I just didn't find that at Cataluna. We came on a Saturday night after making reservations in advance, it was busy and we were taken to the bar while we waited on our table. The bar was beautiful and the bartenders were very nice but our table was ready so quickly we didn't get a chance to order anything. We were escorted to our table and our drink order was taken. Mike asked for a specific type of bourbon in his drink but when he got the drink he noticed it was not made with the bourbon he had asked for when we asked the waitress informed us it was the only rye bourbon they had which was fine but when we got the bill the bourbon they used was much more expensive than then one he had asked for, I'm actually still kind of appalled no one asked if it was okay to use bourbon twice as expensive and charge us for it. I digress, we ordered a few appetizers one of which was good one was not good at all. We got an artichoke app that was good but we ordered a lobster ravioli style appetizer that was not good at all it lacked flavor in every way. It really just tasted like watered down noodles. For my meal I ordered the filet which was good but it had the consistency of one of those prepackaged Smithfield filets which a good but nothing special. Mike liked his entree but the other two people we ate with also mentioned a lack of flavor in their dishes. I think Cataluna is a great place to come for drinks (just make sure they don't randomly up charge you), there were fire breathers, photo spots and again the vibes were on point but I would maybe skip the food it's too over priced and the flavor is lacking. read more

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Drinks 10/10 - Food 7/10 Guys If you don't want to drink a sweetass syrup drinks, come to Cataluna. They know their alcohol ratios. Food wise, you just gotta explore the menus. What I ordered was decent. It wasn't the best or the worst. Good experience overall! read more

Cataluna - Avocado Salmon and caviar 5/5 - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Ok I haven't posted on yelp in a while so I'm coming out of retirement for this one so you know it's gotta be good. Brought my best friend for dinner and boy did they not disappoint. I feel like a place like this is what jax has been missing. Food was amazing. I had the seabass, it was great. My boyfriend had the branzino and was impressed by how good it was and my best friend had the short rib, would have liked to see more meat but it was delicious regardless. Service was amazing, I would perfer more than 1 menu at the table per 2 people but i can share. Ambiance was beautiful and amazing. Fire dancer walking around. Drinks were delicious. I'm excited to go back and try other dishes. read more

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The entire service and atmosphere are great reasons to visit, but the food and drinks are also very impressive. This unique venue is so special. The servers and staff go above and beyond to satisfy each guest. My friends and I have visited twice now and will absolutely be back for more. read more

Beautiful place, great service and delicious food. We absolutely loved lamb lollipops appetizer with harissa and honey. Tuna tataki also had a unique sauce. Waiters were always on high alert about clearing our table and changing the silverware. We also enjoyed the dj and a little show by a fire swallowing dancer. read more

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Staff was amazing. The food and drinks were incredible. It was the perfect spot to celebrate in an intimate setting.

I have been super excited to check this place out and I know it's early in their tenure, so I am being somewhat gentle. That being said it was a good experience, but there is room for improvement. We came for dinner on a Saturday night, with an early reservation because we were heading to an event afterward. We arrived and were promptly seated. I have seen a few complaints about the dress code. They are pretty clear about their dress code and I did see people get turned away for flip flops. So, if you're coming make sure you dress to impress! The restaurant ambiance is elegant, and the decor is beautiful. The tables each feel intimate and the music is a good volume to allow conversation. For drinks, I had the Mediterranean Sunset (it isn't currently on their paper menu but is online and they do make it!). I've been dying for an Aperol Spritz and this was a fun twist on one. Very refreshing and the watermelon skewered garnish (and the mint!) was a perfect little add on. My friend had a Musa (secret ingredients - except that it's made with gin) and it was a gorgeous drink as well as very flavorful and also refreshing. It tasted like there is grapefruit in there. I don't know what else. She also had a Bendicion Gatana which tasted very much like a Cabernet sangria with some serious warmth! Not quite spicy. Unique flavors and very good. Also important to note - the water was good. They offer still or sparkling or just "tap". We just had tap as we didn't plan on drinking much water (lol) but it tasted filtered at the very least! Not the gross Jacksonville water we all know and (dont) love. Our appetizer was the Salmon Avocado Tartare. The salmon tasted super fresh. There were chunks of orange in there which I enjoyed. The dijonnaise sauce was heavenly. For dinner, I had short rib ravioli and a side of grilled veggies. The ravioli was good and the sauce and mushrooms(the best part of the whole meal) were flavorful. My side of grilled veggies was nothing to write home about. Not really seasoned at all. Cooked well though. My friend had the ribeye, which had lobster chimichurri. They ribeye was cooked exactly right on (medium rare) but was not well seasoned at all, so was very bland. Our server was incredibly attentive throughout, but it didn't feel annoying or intrusive. Very much more just felt "catered to" - which is on par for a nicer place. I will say it's quite expensive and you are paying for ambiance and service more than food. I think they have quite a ways to go, and need to up their food game some if they intend to keep going at this price point. I would like to return in a few months, but honestly more probably just for some drinks at the bar, because those were very well done. I may try dinner again down the line if I hear of some improvements. So overall 4 stars because the service, ambiance, and drinks are 5 stars. But the food is very mid right now. read more

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This restaurant is somewhat tucked away so I had no idea what to expect once I stepped inside. The decor is beautiful, elegant and it was set-up in such a brilliant way. The seating allowed for an intimate experience but still felt open. Our food and drinks were excellent and the service by Maria & Trustin was exceptional! Highly recommend, will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

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I wanted to love this new spot. Friends and colleagues had mixed reviews, but a few colleagues and I decided to give it a fair try nonetheless. Pros: parking and location. Easy to park and not far out at the beach or downtown. Service was very prompt and polite. Cons: we went for the entertainment factor advertised, decor and higher end offerings. The fire dancer danced for 5 minutes or less and we didn't really get to see it behind a veil of cheap looking 'plants'. The decor looks nice in photos... but it's very cheap looking in person. The seating was nice, but everything else screams cheap. The foood is overpriced and not good at all. The drinks also overpriced and overfilled with ice, i.e... not worth $20 a drink. My colleague received a half empty glass... and me and another colleague had ice that literally almost filled our entire glass... and the signature cocktails didn't look anything like the photos... just basic and boring. We questioned if ours even had alcohol. Sad to say none of us would return... we need more upscale places in Jax... but they need to provide a better experience if they expect higher paying clientele. No one wants to go to fast food after spending $400 on a night out. I've seen folks who've compared this place to Miami or NY spots... it most definitely does not compare. I've been to LA, Boston, NYC, etc... The go-go dancers advertised weren't there at all and the dj was very European disco/older vibes. We were all late 30/40's... the place emptied out by 9:30-10pm on Friday. some tweaks could definitely make this place a gem! If it's a nightclub/lounge... provide a good dj and appetizers/drinks worth the $$$ If it's a restaurant, provide food that tastes great and fills people for the $$$ Those things create returning clientele. read more

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Grade A experience, ambiance is great for ladies night, food could have been better. I had the Salmon, fresh with little flavor. For appetizer, I had the mushroom balls, they were ok. I recommend going for drinks and tapas. read more

It was a bit dark try to make sure you're at a table with a candle. The service was excellent and the food was very good. But the 120.00 Tomahawk steak just didn't look as large as listed. One time we saw 55oz and it think on the menu 42oz. We went home with a few extra pieces and my wife doesn't eat much. It's a Ribeye with a bone. $$$. We've ordered it in other places and felt this was one here was smaller. I'd pass in the future. My salmon meal was good also. Drinks and my wife's salad were excellent. We loved the fire show and the ambience. read more

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Jax is finally getting some upscale dining options! This is probably the only "instagram worthy" place i can think of in Jax that is comparable to big city restaurants. seriously, the vibes here are immaculate - you have to see it for yourself! give the interior designer a raise! the food and drinks were great as well, albeit a bit pricey. we ordered the emend salad, wagyu sliders, the stuffed branzino, an easter special dessert, and the sirocco and NA burano to drink. everything was fantastic - i seriously can't think of anything i disliked about any of our dishes or drinks! if i had one critique it would be that the specialty dessert was basic. the service here was great as well. this place is perfect for date night or a meetup with friends. read more

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This place is beautiful! My friends and I went for my birthday and we could've drank and chatted all night. The interior design is lovely and the place just had a great vibe. The eggplant was to die for and the short rib ravioli was equally tasty. The only thing I didn't like was that the waitress told us the dishes were plenty to share. This is definitely not the case. I would say if you want to go for drinks and appetizers then this is your place but definitely go for dinner before or after. I left hungry! read more

Cataluna - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The restaurant is beautiful. Lots of seating and lights. They give the bill to you in a cute leather back book. The service was extremely great. The server was nice and explained everything to us. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. Everything was gone quick so I couldn't take many pictures of the food. read more

Cataluna - Delicious drinks. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Would give them 5 stars, but dat at the bar top tables and took the server/bartender 10 minutes to get a menu. Food was 10/10, nice place for a date night or birthday. Order the Black Truffle & Wild Mushroom bucatini was really good. Will definitely be back to grab a drink and food once dry January is ove read more

Cataluna - Black Truffle & Wild Mushroom Bucatini - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. The service was painfully slow, and the refusal to separate our bill for a party of 12 was incredibly frustrating. Trying to handle the birthday celebrant's payment amidst the chaos was a hassle. The food was mediocre at best, nothing memorable. To top it off, the cocktail prices were sky-high, reminiscent of Miami or NYC. Overall, a disappointing experience that doesn't warrant a return visit. Just look at our bill for reference The only reason I didn't give it 1 star is because they do have nice interior design and lots of photo ops :) read more

Cataluna - Cool Interior for a date night - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place was everything I expected and more! I've been waiting for them to open since October/November when the 904 happy hour page had posted about it! It's exactly the type of place Jax needs and there isn't anything like it here so far. The restaurant was beautiful with decor and ambiance. It was lively and even with it being a soft opening, it was full the whole time I was there, people being seated within minutes of the last party leaving. The food was amazing! We tried a few of their vegetarian dishes and everything was delicious, my favorite was the truffle Arancinis and the drinks were perfectly balanced and very creative! I can't wait to go back once they are officially open! read more

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I've been waiting for Cataluna to open for a few months now! I had the chance to check them out during their soft opening. So glad there's an upscale dining restaurant like this in Jax! The ambiance was perfect and their drinks very unique. My friend and I split their small plates. We had the fries, butternut squash ravioli, bruschetta and these mushroom cheese balls i'm blanking on the name of. Food was overall great, especially the bruschetta. Wasn't much of a fan of the butternut squash ravioli though. The drinks were light and refreshing! I can't wait to come back for their grand opening- one staff member told us they'll have a DJ from 10pm to 2am. Thanks for a great time Cataluna! read more

Cataluna - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Where have you been? We live in Nocatee so I had never heard of Cataluna but from the moment we walked in we loved the decor and atmosphere. The bartender did an amazing job on our cocktails. The bread was delicious, and our scallop entree was absolutely scrumptious. The service was great and we will come back and hopefully bring some friends. We will recommend this restaurant to all our friends. read more

This new restaurant really did things well the ambience is beautiful, nice romantic place to go for a date or a girls night out. The food was flavorful! We decided to take advantage of the tapas. We tried a little bit of everything and were pretty full by the end of the night. read more

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The entertainment alone was amazing! The decor and food, those mushroom balls OMH! was also a 10/10. The staff was very accommodating and have plenty of recommendations! read more

Cataluna - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Allow me to expand... We were out of town travelers trying to find a late night dinner spot before bed. Made reservations after reading reviews. As we pull into the parking lot (complimentary valet available), we could hear the music booming. The place was a full blown club inside, dark with strobe lights and so loud, you had to yell in the ear of the hostess to give your name. Dance floor was mostly empty but there were folks eating at tables on the perimeter (mostly in the dark). Couldn't really see the beautiful decor in other reviews. We decided to dine outside where there were many empty tables and the noise was considerably reduced. Service was excellent, attentive and welcoming. The menu (both drinks and food) was limited (tapas style) with only two options for a celiac. I ordered both items. Items were decent for the price. The portion size was adequate as well. In short it's not really a place for a late quiet dinner but more of a party spot to celebrate a bachelorette or 21st bday. Maybe during earlier hours, it's better suited for a dining experience. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with a calm ambiance. The service was great but a tad bit slow but the food was absolutely delicious. read more

Atmosphere is nice with the decor and lights, but wasn't blown away with anything else. The food and drinks took a long time, and the drinks were mid. I ordered the flatbread, and it coulda used about 5 more minutes in the oven, was kind of raw. But the atmosphere was the best part for sure. read more

A very nice place that is classy and upscale. Everyone was dressed nicely and the service was outstanding. But, let's talk about the food!! No complaints. Portion sizes are smaller, even for the main entrees. Think of them more like small plates/tapas. The drinks were so good and you can rest assured that they use good, quality ingredients. After about 10pm or so, this place transforms to a lounge. From the lighting, to the sparklers, and don't forget the DJ. This is a classy vibe for the grown and sexy! read more

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The food was just okay, we were hoping for something special but got an average meal for an above average price. The service was good but the food was not worth going there for. read more

Amazing service, food and atmosphere! Fantastic experience!! We'll be back with friends and family. read more

Absolutely beautiful ambience! The decor is so lovely and gives an amazing first impression of the restaurant. If you're only looking for a nice aesthetic place to have dinner, I'd recommend. The food was not as great as the decor. We tried several dishes and they all just missed the mark. Every dish lacked basic seasoning and underwhelming. The short rib ravioli looked like it was just slapped on the plate and needed salt, in the least. The mushroom risotto balls gravy tasted had a raw flour taste and texture, the flour was clearly not cooked down enough. The wagyu sliders were pretty tasty, but for the price point they left a lot to be desired. The ribeye was cooked well, but also was missing salt and pepper. It tasted a lot better with the chimichurri sauce on top. The grilled octopus was pretty good, didn't stand out from other grilled octopus I've had. It was plated nicely over the puréed beet. Our favorites from the night were the appetizers. The truffle fries and bruschetta were both delicious. I highly recommend the bread pudding, it was the best bread pudding I've ever had. The drinks were very beautiful and tasty, but were $18 per drink. The server was very nice and constantly asked how we liked our food and drinks. Overall I'd probably go back and get drinks and apps only because I don't feel like the entrees flavors meet the price point. read more

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What a wonderful addition to the southside area! It's a great place for date night or girls night out. The decor is very elegant and the bar is gorgeous. My friends and I were seated in a private booth that was very cozy. Our server was very friendly and recommended cocktails based on what we like. They even have non alcoholic options which some of us appreciated. All of the food is shareable portions. We had their truffle fries which were delicious. Arancini, lamb moussaka and the grilled octopus. Let me tell you that I order octopus anytime it is offered on the menu. Not every place cooks it right. This place did it right. It was not over cooked and was marinated perfectly. Totally recommend it. I kind of like that this place is not visible from the road. There's valet parking and outdoor seating. It's sort of on the expensive side but what place isn't nowadays. Reservations are recommended and take your date night out to them. read more

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As I scan around the city, there are very few places anymore that you could go to for dinner if you really want to dress up. This place was a gift to be worthy of our wardrobe. The drinks were masterful, the tapas were exquisite. The server reflected recognition that we were spending hard-earned money there. This restaurant kinda leans toward the girly side, but classy for a girls night out or for a girl you really want to impress. read more

For starters, Cataluna is aesthetically pleasing and I loved the overall ambiance. However, everything else lacked. Despite making reservations and being sat in a timely manner. The customer service was not attentive, we sat for almost 20 minutes before someone greeted us and the waitress kept forgetting everything. Lastly, the food was underwhelming and extremely over priced. Portion sizes are incredibly small and for the price a side should be included with the entree. Would not recommend unless you're just going for drinks, small plates & vibes. read more

Tried this place for the first time. 3 of us went and for appetizers had the mezze plate, mushroom arancini and pork belly. For dinner split the salmon and a truffle mushroom pasta. Every item was delicious. The atmosphere was amazing. Our reservation was 6:45. When we showed it was kind of quiet. By the time we left a little after 8:00 the place was packed. There was a belly dancer who was very talented. Service was excellent. Strongly recommend and can't wait to go back again. read more

First impression. We made a reservation through open door for 8:30pm. We checked in at 8:30 and they said our table wasn't ready, and took us to the bar. 1 HOUR later we got seated. Thanks to the manager for comping our drinks for the wait. He said that people like to hang out longer than expected. There is first come and first serve bar tables. Appetizers: Hamachi Crudo: 1/10 don't recommend. It's not your typical hamachi Crudo, it's smoked fish and extremely fishy on top was onions and dill. It tastes like a version of smoked salmon and lox. The waiter said it's raw but it's smoked fish. Mediterranean Salad: 8/10 It was a nice portion for tapas style and the flavors were there. If you like a salad filled with olives, this is the appetizer to get. Bruschetta: 2/10 don't recommend. The bread and the "salad" it comes with wasn't good at all. Truffle Fries: 10/10 recommend they were delicious and crispy and the side sauce pairs well. Ribeye: 10/10 Absolutely delicious. Ordered it medium rare and they cooked it just right. Filled with lots of flavor from the chimichurri Shrimp and Lobster Pasta/ 10/10 recommend- they put tons of shrimp and lobster in the pasta. Good flavors, good portion size. Dessert: crème brûlée. Delicious! 10/10 read more

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I wanted to like it, but it's a huge disappointment. Lackluster food and poor customer service, veiled with trendy decor. It's a no for me.

Everything was amazing from the decor, the ambiance, food, full bar! Just amazing. This place is just what Jax needed. Great vibes a place where you can dress up nice and have a adult night out! Highly recommend. read more

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Great Service from the moment you get to the entrance door . One of the most beautiful places in Jacksonville featuring entertainment as well. Unique menu items, but they are tasty. Drinks are unique as well so come with an open mind and open taste buds! Great experience both visits. Sliders are my favorite ! read more

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We absolutely loved Cataluna. The ambiance and decor was just perfect. We went to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary and I am so happy we did. From the moment we entered the service was 5 star. The food and drinks were delicious. I had the expresso martini and it was hands down the best I ever had. We will be back again to try other options on the menu. read more

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Great atmosphere great service and staff. Very friendly and beautiful interior. Drinks were good and food was good as well. Loved the calm atmosphere that was sophisticated and great for a drink. read more

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What an atmosphere!!!! It is just an amazing elegant, warm and luxurious decor. Super nice vibe for a date. They have piano on Thursdays and DJ around 10pm Fridays and Saturday definitely will come back. It's truly a gem, high class place to enjoy a nice evening! The food is beyond! You guys nailed it ! read more

Cataluna - What an atmosphere!!!! It is just an amazing elegant, warm and luxurious decor. Super nice vibe for a date. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Had a great experience the first time I went with my colleagues. Great drinks and food. If I could recommend one thing, it would be to offer more entertainment and maybe a longer show. There was a girl who performed a fire show but it was short. Love the ambiance, I felt like I was in a different world and not Jacksonville. Highly recommend for any type of girls night, date, or work event. read more