Hands down, one of the best restaurants in Jacksonville Beach. Lighting was great, staff very friendly. Service was top notch. What a fantastic restaurant experience! read more

Dwight's Bistro - Sea bass - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Celebrated my wife's birthday with a lovely dinner. We were seated right away upon arrival which set a great tone for the evening. They started us off with some fresh bread which was absolutely wonderful especially with the olive oil vinaigrette. We enjoyed it so much we had to ask for seconds. To start, we shared the seared yellowfin tuna appetizer. It was fresh and flavorful. For the main course, I went with the roasted crispy duck. It lived up to its name, perfectly crispy and delicious. The gravy sauce it came with was a bit on the sweeter side than we're used to. We tend to prefer an Asian-style gravy when it comes to duck. My wife had the puttanesca which she really enjoyed. I gave it a try, but it wasn't quite my thing. I usually like my pasta with some kind of protein. For dessert, they surprised her with a complimentary tiramisu birthday treat which was a nice touch. We also ordered a single cup of cappuccino to share just enough to enjoy without staying up too late. Service throughout the night was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of. read more

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4.8 Why did it take us so long to try this place... Date night. Had reservations for 6:30 and were seated promptly and then greeted promptly. Inside had a few smaller rooms. Front room had larger tables and a little louder, our middle room was quiet and intimate. Our amazing servers name was Hannah. Super upbeat and helpful, genuine and wonderful at her job- glasses always full and she was on point with her recommendations. Immediate served warm bread and oil. Started off with wine and a beer. Appetizer- crab cakes, not just lump, but actually large chunks of buttery, melt in your mouth, crab. Light sauce in the side, which it honestly didn't need. Also tried the homemade mango hot sauce, not needed but was very good and we purchased a bottle to go. Salad- Split the palm salad. Looks unassuming but was a top 3 salad for me. Texture, flavor, delicious. Meal- As you can opt to do a half and half meal, we did. Each of us s deciding on the filet (blue cheese, balsamic) and sea bass (slightly crisp outside, melt in your mouth tender inside). Both come with a large pistachio ravioli side and veggies. We couldn't finish our meals, so took our leftovers to go and ordered some dessert to go: Lemoncillo cheesecake- good, and the chocolate mousse- decadent and a fave. Only thing average were the veggies, but they were complimentary to the meal. You will spend a bit, but for a local establishment with quality and service this good, worth it. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here. Located beside Cinnotis, the place looks small outside but surprisingly can accommodate more people. There are more than enough parking spaces for the customers. For starters, we tried the Seared Yellowfin Tuna, which was beautifully prepared but a little on the salty side due to the sauce. For our mains, my husband went with the Crispy Duck, which was indeed crispy and flavorful, though the sauce was a tad too sweet for our liking. I opted for the Puttanesca pasta, substituting angel hair with pappardelle. It was a great choice, rich in flavor, with a generous portion of pasta that I thoroughly enjoyed. To cap off the meal, I was offered a complimentary dessert and chose the Tiramisu. It was divine! Light, creamy, and not too sweet, making for an excellent end to the evening. We paired it with a cappuccino, which was the perfect complement to the dessert. Overall, this restaurant offers a cozy yet spacious setting with great service and a menu that caters to various tastes. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a nice meal out, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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We dined in on a reservation and were seated promptly despite the restaurant being very full. The ambiance is fun with a cork ceiling and walls full of Christmas decor. We enjoyed the crab cakes which were crisp and flavorful and the mozzarella was fresh. We enjoyed the sea bass which was flaky and well seasoned, the carbonara had the perfect amount of sauce and the pistachio ravioli had a nice crunch. The pasta was fresh and cooked to perfection. We enjoyed the meal and service albeit an expensive meal we would definitely return read more

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Dwight's Bistro is hands down my favorite restaurant in Jax Beach! What truly sets it apart is the incredible service. Everyone goes above and beyond, and you can tell the owners genuinely care about every guest's experience. The crab cakes are the best I've ever had, and I'm still dreaming about that filet. Enjoy this photo of my empty plate because my phone never eats first at Dwight's! read more

Dwight's Bistro - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

I think I had the best meal in the Jacksonville area at Dwight's, and now I'm afraid to go back since I can't imagine a second visit being any better... I'll have to challenge myself and get back there. First off, the service from Sean/Shawn?? was top-notch. Just the right level of making me feel like we're old friends against the backdrop of that friend serving me in a way that I could have requested anything imaginable. When I ask for a recommendation between two items, he reinforced that at Dwight's, the first answer is "yes" and then it's just a question of how... He ended up bringing me both items that I couldn't choose between and didn't even charge extra for that. The lamb chops were incredible (veal was pretty good too), the shrimp casino appetizer was one of the best apps I've ever had, I only wish I had saved room for dessert. Pricing is a little bit higher end, but certainly not anything out of line for the quality and quantity of food, combined with the incredible service. Reservations were easy to make online, noting that my wife and I enjoyed sitting in the dining room - it seems that there were many other people who prefer to sit bar side so they could watch the cooking happen. I wouldn't necessarily say that the decor is anything that necessarily resonated with me either outside the restaurant or in the dining room, but it was a comfortable setting in a classic European theme. Historically when people have asked me what my favorite / interesting restaurant is in the Jacksonville area I haven't had an answer... Now I will clearly say, "just go to Dwight's." read more

Dwight's Bistro - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Tonight was our first time eating at this restaurant and it was a real treat. The ambiance is cozy and romantic. Service from Sean was also great. We started with the shrimp casino. The menu has plenty of great sounding appetizers and entrees. My husband was between the lamb chops and the veal piccata and asked Sean for a recommendation. He then said you could get a half of each entree, which had never been offered to us in all of our years of eating out. My husband loved both items. I opted for the scallops, which are served scampi style. They came with a big portion of delicious carrots as well as green beans and one pistachio ravioli. For dessert we had the apple crisp, also delicious. read more

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Dwights is a classic place for a perfect date night. Anything on the menu is incredible. The duck is divine, pasta incredible, crab cakes are the best around. Impeccable service and great wine selection. Is a quaint beautiful fun space for a unforgettable date!! read more

We were given a gift card by one of my husband's clients and were happy to try it again for the first time in years. We were told to sit at the bar and watch the team cook. You will need to reserve these seats a few weeks in advance as there are only 6 bar seats. It was a fun experience but I think I would choose a table next time to be a little more comfortable. I did not remember what we had on our last visit, but we ended up ordering pretty much the same things with a few exceptions. The bread to start with is delicious! Warm soft center with a nice crust. Hubby had the 1/2 spinach salad and I had the 1/2 chopped without bacon or onion. Still large portions for both. I chose the angel hair puttanesca with no anchovies or onions and light garlic. It was delicious and a huge portion! I couldn't even eat 1/3 of it. Hubby had the crab cake dinner and loved it. He said they have some of the best crab cakes he has ever had. We shared a crème brûlée dessert that was good but torched a little too much. I took my own wine and their corkage fee is $25. A bit high for this area. Hubby enjoyed some light beers. Our server Gary was very nice and able to accommodate all our requests. True authentic Italian fare. We will go back soon. Reservations recommended. read more

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I had the Sea Bass. It was the best I've had. Fresh, cooked expertly and the sauce was to die for. Great Caesar salad. Couldn't have better service and the environment was so welcoming. Strongly suggest!!! read more

Despite the small space, the food is great, the service is prompt. Dwight's is just a great dinner experience with great food and usually only a moderate amount of noise from conversation. read more

Hannah started and ended our evening with excellent service. Crabcakes were crispy with no fillers all crab meat. The pasta was outstanding. Cannot wait to return to have an another amazing experience. read more

Lived in Jacksonville for 3 years and never heard of this hidden gem. I would have never expected such amazing, authentic Italian with an intimate atmosphere. The food was to die for. From the handmaid bread, to the freshly made pasta carbonara. The highly rated (MASSIVE) pork chop was so good. And the CRAB CAKES! From someone born and raised on the eastern shore of Maryland, Delaware, and Chesapeake, I approve of the crab cakes (and that's saying a lot!). The service was amazing from the host staff, server, and bus boys frequently refilling your drink. I can't wait to go back. Perfect date night spot!! read more

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We've been wanting to try Dwight's for years. Last night was our chance and boy were we impressed. Service was spot on (Hannah). The bread was unique, served with oil and balsamic. We opted for the crab cake (2) appetizer and were very impressed. Reminded me of those you get in Maryland with tons of crab. My wife had the mushroom fettuccine with filet added on. She advised that it was very flavorful and rich. Adding the filet made it for her. I had fettuccine Alfredo and added the scallops (2). A little pricey but OMG were they delicious. We ended the Evening ordering the bananas foster. Shut the front door good! Over all, one of the best restaurants I've eaten in here in Jacksonville. Give this place a try, especially for special occasions. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent service from Katie. Everyone was friendly. Private room for party of 18. Preset meal "schmear" ... food very good! 6-courses with choice of entree. The filet was easily one of the most tender. Told the scallops were delicious & many got the sea bass - while nice and flaky - wasn't as flavorful as expected. The homemade lemon cake was a nice finish. All in a cool place to dine & celebrate. Open for dinner. Next to Cinnoti's ... share parking lot. read more

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Dwights is one of the first places we went when we started going to restaurants again. The experience was great and reminded us of what we had been missing while cooking at home and having takeout for months on end. Every time I go back I remember the good times we had there. The service is excellent and even though you might not realize from the street, the ambiance is very nice inside. The crab app is delicious. As are the pork and shrimp entrees. I recommend the apple crisp for dessert. read more

Second time here. Such a cute little place. I really loved their decor and all the little touches. We had filet and lamb chops, both amazing. My fav was the tuna appetizer though, very generous portion and great quality tuna. Service was on point too: our waitress checked on us frequently and water was refilled throughout the dinner too. read more

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Dwight's bistro is truly a delight when it comes to a culinary experience. The ambience is perfect for a date night with appropriate music and beautiful mosaics. Our server, Hannah was very informative and kind. We started off with the shrimp casino as the appetizer which was amazing. The sea scallops and fettuccine carbonara were our main dishes. The scallops were perfectly cooked and balanced with sautéed green beans and carrots. Fettuccine carbonara can be an easy dish to make too heavy or runny, but this one had a light creamy sauce that held to the noodles very well. A major plus was the homemade pasta that was cooked to al dente. Unfortunately, for us, they were out of their crème brûlée, but we did take home the apple crisp which hits the sweet tooth spot. Overall, a fantastic first impression and will definitely be making future reservations. read more

Never disappoints. Went last night for my wife's birthday. As always, food was excellent. I had the chopped spinach salad with goat cheese and candied pecans along the veal piccata entree. Both were excellent. My wife had the crab cakes that she thoroughly enjoyed. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable. One of top five restaurants in Jacksonville. read more

Amazing and delicious food!! We had early reservations, and trust me you will need reservations! There are many locals who knows of this spot and it's been around for years. Homemade pastas, bread, everything! Now I will say, do not let the plating of the food fool you...it isn't your typical Picadilly cafe food - it's flavorful, worth every bite, and leaves a mark on the tongue...mouthwatering! Will come back again. read more

Dwight's Bistro - Crab cakes - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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What a surprising delight is Dwight's Bistro. The place has the most amazing décor of any restaurant I've ever been in. All of the walls and ceilings are done in an individual hand-cut, hand-set tile mosaic; being artistically done. But it is not only that, it's wine bottle corks artistically bordering and covering some areas, and I'm not just talking about some corks. I'm not sure the exact number but it has to be hundreds of thousands of them. I've never seen anything like and I'm sure, neither have you. Now, besides the pleasing atmosphere is the award-winning food. And when I say award-winning, I mean it. Dwight's Bistro is a member of the coveted Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world's oldest international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1248. It is devoted to preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table and to promoting excellence in all areas of the hospitality arts. For my meal, I started off with a perfectly done foie gras garnished and perfectly paired with a serried onion. Then, for my main course, I had their vela piccata with the veal scallopini, shallot, and capers in a lemon wine sauce; one of the best piccata dishes ever with a perfect blending of flavors and tastes. read more

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Been going to Dwight's for many years for all special occasions. They never fail to deliver the best cuisine in Duval. It is unlike any other fine dining in our area read more

IYKYK - A local's favorite! Chef prepared food made fresh daily. Sat at bar and he showed me how they hand make their filled pasta. Amazing talent! Seafood was delivered while I was sitting there for that nights dinner. Very artistic interior. Intimate environment. Small place with big taste and kind owner & staff. 5 Stars! read more

Googled romantic restaurants in Jax and this came up. We had such a lovely time here for our 38th wedding anniversary (we are high school sweethearts from local Wolfson High). It was very romantic and nice and quiet. We enjoyed scallops, escargot, ravioli and lamb chops with a lovely bottle of wine. Everything was cooked to perfection and we were not rushed. We were also gifted graciously with a lovely dessert! Once we posted pictures on FB sooo many of our friends have been here (an secret they never shared) and they all raved about their experience ‼ read more

Dwight's Bistro - Scallops - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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My wife and I had a fantastic meal at the bar last night. This place is Absolutely my favorite place to dine in all of Jacksonville. Food is always stellar. The place is family owned and run and you feel that. Would give 10 stars if I could. read more

Love Dwight's, always have such an excellent meal here. The service is fantastic and you feel like family here. It is in a quaint shopping center but you'd never know after walking in. Great wine, food, service. Everything comes out fast and fresh. read more

Our favorite dinner spot in Jacksonville! We've been coming here for the last few years and it's our birthday/anniversary/special occasion spot. The food is amazing, the staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere can't be beat. Try the sea bass dish! read more

So glad to have finally tried Dwight's! Cute little bistro located next door to Cinotti's donuts. EXCELLENT service and delicious food. Pasta is fresh and made in house. The fettuccini noodles are light and almost melts in your mouth. Huge fan! The Carbonara fettuccini was so rich and full of flavor without feeling heavy. The crab cakes were tasty and made with that lump crab instead of breadcrumb fillers. They were served on a plate with a pinch of preshredded carrots, red cabbage shreds, and a blob of tartar sauce. Aesthetically, not what I'd expect from a place that charges this much per plate, but the taste made up for it. The pork chop special was fantastic and the baked baby carrots were probably some of the tastiest I've tried. The chocolate torte was brilliant. So many levels of flavor and just kept getting better with each bite. Even if you aren't impressed with the pictures, give this place a try. It's one of Jax Beach's hidden gems. read more

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We have been back to Dwight's for 2 birthdays and our anniversary this year and each time is magnificent. All of the staff are caring, hard working, and make everyone feel special. The crab cakes are still the best I've ever had and I love their pastas with fresh mushrooms! They always give a complimentary glass of rose or champagne when celebrating something and the bread is made next door at cinnotis. When it was my birthday, they gave me a homemade piece of cake with a candle! Make a reservation! It's the only place in town I know of that you cannot just walk in or do a Togo! I can't wait to come back for something special! read more

Dwight's is my go-to special occasion restaurant at the beach. The service is always top notch and I have never had a bad experience! The surf and turf is my favorite dish, the steak is always cooked perfect. read more

Dwight's Bistro - Surf and turf - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

A fancy hole in the wall - that's a rare find in Jax. Staff are friendly & knowledgeable, the interior decor of the space from the tiling of the walls & unique artistic touch really does remind me of local feels of restaurants in Rome. That was a nice touch. The place itself is home cooked meals meets fine dining. 3 stars because I feel like what they serve is ridiculously expensive for what it is and I didn't get the fine dining experience at all - when it comes to plating. See examples below: Crab cakes - amazing. Probably the best thing we had. I got the lamb chops which came with (what I compare to pickled / pre prepped veggies) on the side of carrots & cucumbers. Then one piece of ravioli on a separate plate. Husband got the mixed grill which had a little bit of everything with the same sides. How is it fine dining when the majority of the sides were pre prepped in most likely a big batch then thrown on a plate? I don't see this as any different than getting kimchi on the side when you go to a Korean restaurant. For dessert, we got the bananas foster - which was literally just vanilla ice cream with toasted sliced bananas in a bowl, for $20. $20!!!! It is insane! Was it good? Yes. Was it worth more than $3? No. The slice of tiramisu was $10 & it was good. Probably won't return. 3 stars because everything tasted fine but definitely not worth the price. read more

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Absolutely incredible place. First time here, had the crabcakes and the foie gras appetizers. Then had the Seabass and the fillet mignon. Finished it with the Keylime cheesecake. Total of six glasses of wine. Everything was absolutely incredible. We will certainly reserve the bar for seating next time. Thanks for awesome experience and evening. read more

Dwight's Bistro - Foie Gras - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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This was a surprisingly delightfully treat... Once you walk into the door , it's truly inviting and warm and cozy. The wait staff was amazing. I personally ordered the new York strip. What a tasty steak, I also tried a bit of my loves filet mignon which was as just as delicious, but in all honesty; the New York strip was just as tender and much more meat. Our friends ordered the sea bass and another had the crab cakes and one the veal. I'm not a fan of crab cakes but everyone who tried them loved them. All dinners came with a pistachio ravioli with a light marinara. Also green beans and cooked carrots . The vegetables were seasoned perfectly... the basket of bread and olive oil, with balsamic vinegar, and crack pepper that was brought to the table had to be refilled 4 times if that tells you anything . One thing I really loved was the portion size. Each dish wasn't too much or wasn't overly obnoxious. Only issue I had with the whole meal was one of the desserts. The crème brûlée had a weird taste and was so thin , you might as well been just eating a layer of crunchy sugar. When pushing your spoon into the Brulé it's barely covered the tip before hitting the bottom of the ramekin. Very very disappointing, especially for the price. Being a man that made hundreds a day at Central Market, Austin, Texas; this was a sad example. The ones we made were easy 2" deep and the flavor was to die for. That creamy buttery goodness that, made ya almost want to lick the dish , after the fact . Over all this was a meal that has me dying to go back. Just a bit sad at the end of the meal to be let down... Now the other 3 desserts were great the apple pie with ice cream, and ohhh my the tiramisu was so lovely ... the wine choices were nice. The lady and I shared a bottle of brut rosé that had me looking for the last drop.. read more

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Dwight's is the perfect cozy date night spot for authentic Italian food and a great ambiance. The service was excellent and Dwight was very friendly. Bar seating is great if you want to watch the chefs in action and see all of the food as it comes out. read more

Dwight's Bistro - Delicious! Fettucini With Mushrooms and blackened scallops and Sea Bass Entree - French Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Service was fantastic and food was amazing! Very knowledgeable servers on all the menu items and wine, with recommendations of their favorites. Love to visit local restaurants on business trips and avoid the same old chains. You will not be disappointed with Dwight's! It's not fancy so dress casual and enjoy an amazing Italian evening. I will definitely be back next time in Jax! read more

So yet another wonderful meal at the bar last night. I had the royal red shrimp with a garlic, white wine sauce over angel hair. My husband had the pork chop. Both were amazing. As was the pistachio ravioli. Nice that they allow you to do half salads as well - good Caesar with house made, delicious croutons. It was completely packed on a Monday night, very friendly crowd, Love all the staff. Great local place! read more

To be honest I was just not impressed with the quality of the food. I ordered the crab cake dinner as people have just raved about them. I felt like the crab cake lacked flavor but the sauce to go with it was way over powering. It came carrots, Brussels sprouts and corn as the veggi all of which could of been cooked more. It also came with a ravioli which had hard chunks in it?? I did have a couple bites of pasta which was too die for. However my friend ordered another type of pasta and was disappointed. I think for this quality and price of a place, the food should of been better. Now don't let me steer you wrong, the service is what you pay for. They were on top of it and full of suggestions for both wine and food. Will I be back? No mostly not, but I do think it a fun spot to check out at least once. read more

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When I pulled in to the parking lot at Dwight's Bistro I was amazed by how many other cars were arriving at the same time. Despite being adjacent to Cinnotti's, Dwight's had not been on my radar. But, other folks clearly knew about this place. We had a mid evening reservation and we were seated immediately upon our arrival. The place was dark inside but lively and the interior had mosaic art on the walls in the dining area. The menu is rather eclectic with seafood, pasta dishes, and more classic French cuisine. The prices rival any upscale restaurant in the city with most entrees running around $40. I ordered the mixed grill which included a little sample of the menu - quail, sea bass, lamb chop, and beef tenderloin. We started with the crab cakes and escargot. As soon as we took a bite of the escargot, we looked at each other with surprise at the lack of seasoning. Although it was sitting in garlic butter, the dish was bland. We asked for salt and pepper to season it some. The crab cakes were indeed full of crab but they were slightly dry and they lacked seasoning as well. Each entree here arrives with vegetables, which were absolutely delicious, and a single ravioli, which seemed like a very odd offering with the meal. The ravioli wasn't a highlight for me as the red sauce was too liquidy and it had a strange taste to it. The mixed grill started off really well. The fish was superbly cooked and seasoned and the lamb chop was delicious. Unfortunately as I was about to cut in to the beef, I noticed a long strand of blonde hair wrapped around it. I lost my appetite. Our server was great and they comped my entree but I doubt I'll be back to try this place again any time soon. read more

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This little delightful place was a delicious treat! I would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian dishes. They only serve beer and wine but have a nice selection. read more