Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

We had dinner at ClarkeBros over in Riverside this evening. They're at 2545 Riverside Avenue, right…read moreacross from St Vincent with parking available at the side of their entrance. This is one of those places that we love but haven't been to in far too long. We both tried things that were new to each of us tonight as well, which was cool. I ordered The Ole Smokie, with everything on it and choose cheddar cheese. My first thought when it was brought to the table was "oh, I'll probably have to go at this with a fork & knife" but I decided to give it a shot as intended. I'm glad I did because the bread held up surprisingly well! As far as ingredients go, the brisket was good and smokey. There was a good mix of everything else and more than enough cheddar. My wife ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak. She also had a choice of cheese and she picked whizz. The thing that separates this from what people might expect is that it's chunks of chicken, not shredded chicken. She said that's not a bad thing at all, just a change from what some might exoect. She thought it was a welcome change. She liked their cheese whizz a lot and liked the roll as always, so she was glad she tried it. It's worth noting that both sandwiches were big enough that we both took half of each home. I didn't get the name of the two people that were working there this evening, but I'd still like to give then a shout out. They were both incredibly patient with the customers ahead of us and they didn't make us feel rushed even though we were there fairly close to the time they close on Friday evenings. Another good visit to Clarke Bros. Here's hoping it doesn't take us so long to get back here again for the next visit!

Love the order at counter vibes, friendly staff. Busy place on a Saturday but the line and food…read morecomes out hot and promptly. First stop: cheesy yuka bites. Light, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky sauce with the right amount of zest spice. Melts in your mouth. How can I bring this sauce home?!?! Second up: main course. Chicken, pickled onions, and avocado w lime over crispy plantains. Do I need to move to Equador or just come here again? I will always give a high five to restaurants with gender neutral bathrooms!

A late but worthy review…read more So I've been Chancho King before but this is my first time leaving a review. I've had the fried chicken and their butter noodles and they are really good! So we came the weekend of Jazz fest. We were out on Sunday and I was like hey let's go to Chancho King and try their ceviche. I wasn't a big fan of their ceviche I prefer it from a Mexican restaurant. However the plantain chips were a hit! I would absolutely go back and get those it was a nice snack I'm interested to see how they would taste with some guacamole I need to do that! And I'm an oyster loving girl-lala so I got 2 little cities oysters and they were nice and fresh. The two times I have been here the service has been great. For a Sunday it is super busy and the seating on the inside quickly feels up but I was so glad to be inside because the heat was too much. Nevertheless I will be back to try to more items from their menu.

Newly introduced to this delicious lunch spot. Steak in a sac and the chicken salad are absolutely…read moredelicious. Owners truly care for their customers. You can feel the friendly energy as soon as you walk in the door! Highly recommend stopping in if you haven't already!

Great food. Amazing service. 10/10 no notes. I got the egg and cheese in a pita and my bf got gyro…read moreegg and cheese. It was delicious. Giving ny deli in the best way.

Biscotti's is always my fave restaurant top 5 in Jax list/ I think it's my #1 because I always…read morereceive excellent food and great service for over 10 years, not one bad experience!! And i go during different times of the day/ different crews same wonderful experience! We had the braised short rib and I had my usual salmon on this Thursday and wow!! Plates went back clean and I truly enjoyed the service that Sarah provided during our lunch... I'm grateful for Biscotti's... please keep up the greatness you all have going on in that kitchen... WOW!! Oh and I enjoyed their sad girl summer drink, Lol it was so delish! Biscotti's be doing it!! (Sadly, the lobster Reuben isn't back on the menu...I hope the chef find a way bring this sandwich back to the menu).

Dinner was FANTASTIC? Lunch is casual and easy light fare…read moreBut dinner..... next level delish!

The coziest wine bar! My family and I visited Cork Thyme for a yap session and really enjoyed our…read moretime. The wine was delicious, the charcuterie board was good, but the best part of all was the service! The staff there were so kind, told us all about their history and all the cool events they had going on, checked on us frequently, and even let my sister charge her phone using their charger. I will 100% be back!

Went to Cork and Thyme for a book club meet up. Such a perfect place for an intimate meetup! Cozy…read morecouch and seats by the entrance with a large communal dining table. We were met by Gregg who was very friendly and helpful with the wine selections. The owner Anna is very friendly and hospitable.This is a comfortable wine bar that serves some IPA's and other beers. They also have homemade spices and rubs for dipping, meats and dips for sale as well bottled sauces. They have an interesting wine selection and a small wine bar and tables in the back.They serve flatbreads, paninis and shareable all at a very reasonable price . The chicken pesto panini, meatball hoagie and chicken pesto flatbread were all very tasty. Unfortunately I did not get a picture of the food . This is a great place to stop and relax with some wine and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere!

My sister had recommended Carolina Jax on a previous trip to Jax, however they had been closed…read more This trip we were looking for a decent lunch and decided to head over. There was a decent amount of parking which I was surprised about given the location. The line was to the door when we arrived. The line went pretty quickly, about 5 minutes to get our order taken. I opted for the Hurricane burger, my son opted for a basic cheeseburger with only pickle. We also ordered fries and onion rings for the table. Our food took about 15 minutes, during this time, we saw a tray of fries sitting in the window. We were hoping it was not our order as they would be cold by the time our burgers were completed, however they called us and sure enough it was ours. We touched the fries and they were very cold. We told the employee, who knew the issue and they remade the fries. I'm glad they didn't make an issue about it, but also disappointing because the employees thought it was okay to even serve cold fries. The burgers were fantastic. The hurricane had so much flavor, I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The onion rings were good and the fries were decent. My son loved his burger and the rest of the family enjoyed their meal. It was a nice lunch and I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Happened to be over by St V's around 11am so the line wasn't too crazy just yet. I've heard lots a…read moregreat things about this spot and finally decided to give it a go. The burger was delicious and get why folks frequent this spot. It's a good size with loads of toppings. I don't like fries so the Mac n cheese side option excited me. Sadly the Mac n cheese was a miss. For starters the portion was about two to three bites for $6 it's already in a small cup so why it was less than half full I couldn't tell ya. The crew was super nice, they offered a different side and getting my order was quick. So as for customer service they got it down! I'll be back for the burgers and will make my spouse order them fries.

Absolutely amazing 5 star time at Josephine!…read more I had heard great things about this place and when some co-workers came into town, I knew I wanted to try this spot with them and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is beautifully set up and a great vibe. We had Caylee as our server and she was so friendly and bubbly! We started off with some drinks and they were all delicious and had a fresh taste. For appetizers, we ordered family style and got the carpaccio, sourdough focaccia, and the 'nduja arancini with a goat cheese crema. The carpaccio and arancini were my favs but all were perfection! We also did some family style for the mains and got caesar salad, rigatoni bolognese, chicken 'nduja, and carrots with whipped ricotta. The rigatoni bolognese was sooo yummy! We saw the bartenders experimenting with drinks and asked which one it was that looked so good - I believe they called it a burrata cocktail or something but it was actually so good! They brought it out to us to try even though it's not on the menu yet, which was so kind. For desserts, we got the olive oil cake and tiramisu. Tiramisu is my all-time favorite dessert so I thought I was going to like that one better but I actually loved the olive oil cake so much. It was my first time having an olive oil cake but both of the desserts were heavenly. We also got to try some of their homemade chocolate that they brought out to us and those were all delicious as well with different flavors. I hope to come back soon for a pasta making class or cocktail making class or just dinner and drinks. This is probably one of my favorite spots in Jacksonville now!

Josephine's is a beautiful upscale Italian restaurant that's perfect for a date night, girls'…read morenight, or any special occasion. I've been here several times, and they never disappoint. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, making it a place I always enjoy coming back to. The Saturn is my favorite cocktail--it's one of those drinks I order almost every visit. I recently attended one of their cocktail-making classes on a Tuesday night, and it was such a fun experience. We learned how to make three different cocktails, and our bartender, Devon, was patient, knowledgeable, and made the class enjoyable for everyone, regardless of experience. The class includes light snacks like olives and fries, but if you're looking for a full meal, you can order from the regular dinner menu. We ordered the meatballs, and they were delicious. Overall, it was a unique way to spend a weeknight, and I'm already looking forward to coming back for one of their pasta-making classes. If you're looking for a fun activity with friends or a creative date night, I'd definitely recommend checking out one of Josephine's classes.

Usually the food and service is really good. However, I recently went there for lunch with some…read morefriends and ordered the BLT wrap. It was nothing but lettuce and hardly any bacon or tomato. I don't even think it had mayonaise. I ended up having to get the spicy mustard just so it had flavor. Not my best experience.

I have been to the Park Street location many, many times and today will be my last. The waiter was…read morerude. The manager was rude. My sandwich had yellow mustard dripping from it. We sat outside as I had my service dog with me and I had previously been told that she was NOT allowed inside, doesn't matter that as a service dog she should be allowed anywhere I go. The waiter gave me a lot of guff because I put her on my lap when I was finished eating so that she would stop whining for food (which was sub par). The waiter told me to read the rules that stated that dogs are not allowed on laps (there is no such rule). The waiter then proceeded to tell me that he knows others who live in my building who have told him that we have been thrown out of other places (gossipy cashier who pretends to be a friend). Anyway, the food is nothing to write home about. The tables are never wiped down between customers. This particular waiter and his manager are downright rude and irritating. There are so many other places to go, including the European Street Cafe in San Marco where they are much friendlier. My companion told me that her late husband had trouble with this waiter, too. Skip it. There are just too many good places to go to bother with these folks who apparently get up on the wrong side of their beds all too frequently. And they are the only place in town with patio rules!!! Next, they will ban children.