Ended up in the area by mistake and found this place in walking distance to our hotel. I absolutely…read moreloved this place. The vibe was great and the food was delicious and the service was on point. Definitely can see why the locals pour into this place. The sausage roll appetizer was out of this world and the dipping sauce was killer!!!! My fish and chips was the best I've ever had and it was even better with the TV's covering college football. Amazing!!!! Place!!!

My grandma was in town visiting and was craving some fish and chips so obviously had to take her to…read moreCulhane's for lunch. We started off with the reuben eggrolls and those were my favorite. We both got the fish and chips and my boyfriend got a burger. It was yummy and the food came out very quickly!

Beer selection was ok but one of our choices was already sold out. Also the grill was super…read morelimited. I was told the fryer wasn't working and the GF pizza was sold out too. Pretty wild for a Saturday afternoon. The bartender was celiac so she understood my disappointment. Idk how but she found some GF crust for me and the chicken pesto was delicious.

Went there for a quick bite and drinks, was greeted right away and the server was so friendly…read moreexplaining all the stuff they have. They have a good range of beer / cider selection. Food menu has all the basic stuff you would expect at a bar/ brewery. We got 2 flights (total of 8 beers / ciders), fries and a hot honey pepperoni pizza. It is really awesome to be able to try so many varieties to find what you like! Pizza is decent (wish it was cooked just a bit longer) and fries are delicious. The space is open and kind of semi indoor/outdoor which I like. Overall a really good experience and will 100% be back!

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...

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.

This is the spot to watch the game! There are TVs everywhere. Taylor, our waitress was sweet and…read moreattentive. The food was good and the beer options on draft were great. I would definitely come back in the future if I was a local. Good vibes.

Duvvvaallllllllll!!!!…read more Ok now that I got that out , what better way to watch football than a Sunday at the ale house with good food and beer. While visiting my cousin and former jags OL, we decided to stop in and grab some food and beer before travel. My go to is medium buffalo wings extra wet with chilli lime rub and a tall Stella beer. Service was really good and ambiance was epic as these Duval county folks love their Jaguars ! It was an awesome time

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!

In for late lunch party of 10 - reservation made and table was ready upon arrival. Gorgeous…read moreinterior bar area and main dining room area. Liked that they had some options regarding meal 1. Salad area only. 2. Salad bar plus seafood/ chicken / pork option and final overall all items. Salad bar had some good items and lots of choices. The pork belly and cold shrimp were my favs. As well as black beans and mushrooms. The seafood option included grilled baked salmon and shrimp. Both tasty. Great service and wonderful ambiance- will be back.

The meat quality isn't the best. Doesn't really matter if you ask for meat done a certain way. They…read morewill cut and serve you what they have. We were a party of 22 people. Our waitress left before us so they had a very hard time figuring out our checks in the end. Some people overpaid, some didn't pay at all lol. It was a cluster. Overall, it's nice for a special occasion. I would spend my $65 per person at a high end steak house and feel like my money was better spent.

Walking in, there's a lot going on: tastings, displays, truffles, souvenirs, etc. Music played over…read morethe speakers and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. I was one of 6 in a group and had great conversation and larger than expected appetizers. I ordered a flight of reds, broadening my tastes to explore a Tempranillo. It was my favorite, actually, and paired well with the Shanghai Short Rib! I was pleasantly impressed. I did have the crab, shrimp and lobster bisque for my appetizer, the seasonal Shanghai Short rib for my entree and the peach butter cake to finish. Truthfully, I was finished long before the dessert, but had to taste each course. It was delectable! Personally, I would've appreciated more spice in the Shanghai sauce, but it was tasty for a more general palate and customer base. There's some risotto that called to me, so I will definitely return! Our service was kind, professional and attentive without being overly aggressive nor present. It was very appreciative.

Would've had a better experience if our party wasn't seated 30 minutes after the reservation time…read moreAFTER being told the table was ready 7 minutes before the actual reservation time. Our server Frenchie also made it very clear that she's only working for tips - but she wasn't working very hard for them. Not only did she belittle our party for our ages, but also made it our problem for taking our food/drink orders late. One person in our party asked a question regarding an entree on the menu and he was met with a smart remark and little to no detail explaining the entree. Later on in the night when the whole table is done eating - we all decide to help out and clean up the table as best as we can. Frenchie decided it was a good time to make yet another smart remark about stacking the plates on top of each other. She continued to say "Have you ever been a server before?" and before really answering she cut me off to say "well then you should know not to stack the plates because you don't know if the server can handle that many plates" ... as she continued to take the pile of dishes out of my hand. If she can't handle too many plates in her hands, then she should've just waited to clear the table or politely say "i'll come back for those plates in a minute" by the end of it all , the entire table felt very uncomfortable by her demeanor towards us - of course we still tipped because we understand what it's like to make a living off of tips but to have a sour attitude and continually reminding us that you're here for tips isn't a great way of having customers coming back.

Came by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill around 5:30 to catch their happy hour, and it ended up being…read moreexactly the kind of relaxing Tuesday evening I needed. From the moment I sat at the bar, Mat and Gracie made the experience top-tier. They were attentive without being overbearing, kept everything flowing smoothly, and genuinely provided great customer service.....it's always a plus when bartenders help set the tone for the entire visit. The atmosphere was just right. Dim lighting, easy conversation, and an overall calm vibe made it feel cozy but still social. There was even a group of women there for what looked like a social gathering, which added a nice, lively touch without taking away from the relaxed ambiance. As for the food....excellent. Everything came out just right and paired perfectly with the laid-back mood of the evening. Between the inviting atmosphere, solid happy hour energy, and standout service from Mat and Gracie, this spot delivered. Definitely a great go-to for unwinding after a long day.

Walking into Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was a warm and welcoming experience. We were greeted by the…read morehostess, and a kind gentleman even opened the door for us. We were seated outside, where there was a nice breeze and a TV. Since it was our first time visiting, our server welcomed us and gave us a few minutes to decide after explaining that we might need some time to look over the menu. Unfortunately, our server wasn't very attentive. Her energy seemed low, and it felt like she was rushing through everything instead of focusing on the small details that make for great customer service. 6/10 I decided to order the Smokehouse Burger (medium) with no onions, and added lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. The burger started off strong with a nice smoky flavor, and the tanginess of the BBQ sauce gave it a great taste. However, the burger patty itself lacked seasoning and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The bacon was nice and crispy, which was a plus. Overall, this wasn't my favorite burger I've had over the past few days. The BBQ sauce carried the entire burger and overpowered everything else instead of complementing it. 7/10 The fries were soft and fluffy, but I do wish they had been a little crispier. Some of them also seemed slightly undercooked. 7/10

I ordered pick up from here, specifically because it qualifies for resy credit, and was super…read moreimpressed. The veggie burger was so unique, it comes with a soy glaze sauce that was delicious. A little salty, a little sweet, and I didn't miss the usual ketchup one bit. I got a side of broccoli with it which was quite good too. It had Parmesan and lemon. Would definitely get this again! The servers were efficient and friendly. I will say the parking here is a bit brutal. You can get valet, otherwise you're going to be walking a while to get to the restaurant, which isn't ideal for pick up orders.

I've been going to J. Alexander's in different parts of the country since the early 2000's. I used…read moreto always enjoy it. Recent years I have not gone as much; a few visits (not to this location but in other states) were not quite what I remembered. Nonetheless, we were in town for the night, and this location was within walking distance from our hotel. We arrived slightly before our reservation and were seated quickly. Our server came to the table and was very polite, took our drink order, and quickly returned. My wife had a glass of red wine (I can't remember which), and for me a Vodka martini with olives. My drink was good and exactly what I needed after a long day of travel. For appetizers, we ordered the Avocado Bomb, ahi tuna, crab salad, crispy wontons, and the fire-grilled artichokes with rémoulade. The artichokes were just okay, and honestly I'm not sure how much was the restaurants fault or the fact that artichokes are a pain to eat and theirs nothing to them but chewy leaves (the rémoulade was good though!). The Avocado Bomb was very good, although one critique was that, while, yes, it was crab salad at the bottom, the crab was nearly shredded, but overall a good dish! I opted for Prime Rib (as rare as they could get it to me), with au jus and smashed potatoes. My wife decided on the Carolina Crab Cakes, jumbo lump crab, chili mayonnaise, mustard sauce, French fries, and Southern coleslaw. I also opted for a side of horseradish sauce per our server's recommendation. I will say that I've ordered prime rib before in similar chain restaurants (some of them chain steakhouses), and without fail they come out nearly well done. The excuse is always because "it's precooked and it is cooked to a certain temp...blah, blah, blah". Yet, I ordered it here, and it was cooked exactly as I wanted it. Now, I won't claim it was a great cut of beef, but it was good and did the trick. The potatoes were good as well. The horseradish sauce, though, had far too much mayo in it and tasted like it. But still a dish I would order again! My wifes crab cakes were very good as well, a great amount of lump crab meat without the filler you see so often. The coleslaw was typical coleslaw, tasteless and pointless when you have a dish at market price. But the fries were good! Overall, we had a good experience; the service and food were very good. If in the area again, we would certainly return, and this may have me visit other J. Alexander's during my travels elsewhere.