I was complaining about how mediocre the Indian food I could find in JAX was to the proprietor of the Indian grocery I frequent. He asked me where I had been and I named the places and he said, in essence, "do you expect to find authentic Italian food at Olive Garden". I had to say NO ( I mean it is not really bad but it is NOT authentic). He then suggested JAX Spice with the proviso that he was NOT related ot anyone there and gets no perks for recommendations, but that it is where he goes when his wife does not cook (and for the record she teached Indian cooking) Well I went and it was the best Indian food I have had since I ate Indian in London (about as good and authentic as you can get unless you actually go to India). Their prices look high at first but then the portions arrive. A couple can EASILY share n entree and even have some to take home. The Tikka Masala and Butter chicken are both DELICIOUS and here is the surprising part for me. I am a dyed in the wool carnivore and even I like (and will order) the vegetarian dishes. Their veggie Korma is super and their Gobi Manchurian is binge worthy. I cannot stop ordering it! The ambiance is laid back and service is super (at least at the one off CR 210 that I go to). I cannot say enough good about it and I get cravings about twice a month and have to go there. It is a bit more upscale than many of the Jax establishments, but still laid back enough that you feel comfortable with a big family. read more

Love love love the kabobs I just wanted some meat and vegetables. I wanted a healthy lunch. I came in and sat in the bar area and was served right away, and the server was helpful with choosing which one she thought was better since I never tried any of them. I don't remember the name of the one I went with, but I know you could pick up spice level from 1 to 6. I picked four and it wasn't that spicy for me. It was a healthy portion of chickens and vegetables cooked perfectly and a huge side of white. I'm going to assume basmati rice. It was $24 but it was enough for a meal and a half - ish (more if you eat all the rice) I just wish they served some type of bread along with the meal no extra charge read more

Jax Spice - Chicken kabob delicious - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

Busy night and service was slower than expected but still solid delicious food cooked to the correct spice level and full of flavor. This beautiful and very large restaurant is always a treat and leftovers are plentiful. Recommend to anyone .. even a beginner to try the culinary treat! read more

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The food is pretty good with a nice selection. And the ambiance is a bit more upscale than most Indian places I've been. The service today was a bit quick/curt/fast- not super friendly. But this wasn't one of the usual male servers we have. read more

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All the food here was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. I would definitely order the butter chicken to go the next time I'm craving Indian food. The inside of the restaurant was very pretty and clean. It looks like a great place to watch sports. I will say the menu being on an electronic tablet was weird and I wasn't a fan. Also, the service felt a bit lackluster, which was disappointing since my mom and I don't get to go out to lunch together very often. I'd like to give it another try at dinner sometime to see if the service is better, but if not, I'll probably stick to takeout. read more

Jax Spice - Butter Chicken* Extra Rice* - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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The beach location came highly recommended but I was in the neighborhood so decided to give this a shot. I ordered the chicken biryani and a mango lassi to go. The guy who took my order was very nice. The mango lassi tasted sour, like it was rotten. I thought I could just get through it, but ended up throwing it away when I got home. The chicken biryani was a really nice portion, but the rice lacked flavor, and the chicken was super hard and dry. I know biryani is kind of a tricky dish to get right, so I might be willing to come back, but I think I'll definitely be trying the beach location first. read more

Great restaurants deserve great reviews. Every once in an awhile, a place is SO good I'm afraid I'll never get a table again once everyone else knows! Jax Spice is 12 out of 10!!! The food!!!! It is SO good! Out of this world delicious! All of our family asks to visit Jax Spice when they visit, and we are happy to oblige. We typically start with the chicken 65 appetizer (I think I have the name right) and order chicken korma, butter chicken or the shrimp skewers with an order of na'an. Ok, 2. I cannot say enough good things about the food! Most of the servers are wonderful, welcoming and informative. There is one older gal who just is not meant for any kind of customer service role. She loves to argue, and we know not to sit in her area. She is an anomaly, and everyone else is so kind and helpful. Outside of our experiences with one waitress, the rest of the staff delivers attentive and helpful service. We have eaten in many times and have also taken out. Also notable that portions are large! Enjoy!!! read more

Absolutely delicious. My favorite place for Indian food. I got the chicken lettuce wraps to start and then the chicken tiki masala read more

Jax Spice - Chicken Lettuce Wrap* chicken tiki Tikka Masala Combination* - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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Food is always good and there's lots of it , be prepared to share of take away! Service is good too read more

Came here Sunday for lunch and it was delicious. The vegetable samosa had big portions. I would recommend the butter chicken, which has amazing flavor. The Baigan Bharta is a tasty vegan eggplant dish. I didn't enjoy the curry chicken as much, due to how the flavoring wasn't as savory as I expected, it was kind of bland especially compared to the butter chicken. The garlic naan wasn't as doughy/flavorful as some other places that I've tried. Overall I was happy with our experience here and would recommend! read more

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The place was great for a party of 6 but could hold more if needed and had a friendly vibe. Everyone at our table enjoyed all that they ordered, including me. The level of spice from mild to spicy was on point for all of us as well. Although we might've irritated our server a little bit as we kept switching up on the drinks? But she was a champ and brought out the correct drinks anyways. But I totally forgot to take pictures as we were too busy talking and enjoying the meal. Definitely will be back, especially with a European food store right next to the restaurant. read more

Went here on a Saturday night. Their reservation system was down, but we got seated at a decent time despite having one. There's booths on both sides of the restaurant. Club music was playing for background noise, but it wasn't loud. Decent amount of parking in front of restaurant. The food was decent. The Jax tandoori came out colder than expected. The fish curry was house fish which was tilapia. It felt like the fish just sat in the sauce in terms of flavor. Had a level 2 spice, and for someone who doesn't deal with spice well it wasn't that bad. Pretty good Indian restaurant for the area. read more

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I love eating here, the food is always great. I've had butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb meatballs =10/10, the biryani is great... really no notes. I am a low to medium excitement Indian food person, I like my comfort food... Service is always good. They have inside and outdoor seating, all very nicely set up. I love eating here. read more

Another great dinner. We always order a wide range of dishes and enjoy them family style. Great to try a new favorite. The restaurant was open and airy. Service was good. Never felt rushed. Unlike many other restaurants, the sound level was low so we could be social, talk and enjoy ourselves. read more

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Great authentic Indian food. We went with some friends to give this restaurant a try. What a good meal we had! We started out with a few appetizers, CHICKEN 65 Spice sauteed chicken pieces in a delicious sauce. Also ordered CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAP Spiced ground chicken in a light seasoned sauce. Lokendra was our server and was attentive to our needs and answered all of our questions. The restaurant was about half full and the setting was great easy to have a conversation during dinner. We ordered HARIYALI CHICKEN Boneless grilled chicken white meat, marinated, sauteed with mint and GRILLED SHRIMP House masala marinated Jumbo shrimp with mix grilled vegetables. The portions were large and delicious. We finished the night with the pastry balls in a coconut sauce....so good!! Also had a spice margarita which was great except too much ice two sips and it was gone. read more

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Food was pretty good. Big portions. Service was a little slow for an empty night but they were friendly. Nice restaurant - good outdoor area. 2 masalas, garlic naan and chicken 65 was enough for 5 hungry teens! read more

Jax Spice - Butter Chicken, chicken tikka masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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We came on a Saturday for my dad's birthday lunch. Came at 12:30 and there was barely anyone in there. The food here is great! I love that you can choose your spice level. We tried all kinds of food. I loved the tikka masala and butter chicken. The tandoori was really good too, especially the shrimp. It felt clean inside, which is always a plus. The service was not the best, unfortunately. We were begging for water, the woman had rbf the whole time, made us feel like we were an inconvenience. Again, barely anyone there at the time, so I don't feel like it was warranted. My family also didn't like that there was a bar but they were not able to order a drink. The waitress said they don't serve during lunch. Felt odd. read more

First of all, hats off to Johanna our waitress for our meal. She was so on top of things and really helpful with breaking down the menu. Loved our date night at JaxSpice, and the space really is set up for special occasion or date night as the decor is really first class. But even a first class restaurant needs to have good food, luckily they had both. read more

Needs filtered water. The cut of fish they use is truly strange. We won't be going back. read more

We had a late lunch at Jax Spice. This was our first time eating there. We found the menu to have a large variety of dishes we had never seen or eaten before. Jax spice, we learned, serves Northern India/Himalayan/Nepalese cuisine. We ordered Kachumber Salad (fresh cucumber salad), Grill Paneer Tikka (grilled cottage cheese), Kadhai (chicken with curry), Lamb Rogan Josh, Garlic Naan (flat bread ) and washed it down with an Indian beer, Kingfisher. It was all very tasty and large portions. Any of the main dishes (Lamb Rogan Josh and Kadhai) could be shared. The restaurant had a full bar, was spacious, well organized and very clean. Service was excellent. We definitely will be back. read more

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When you first walk in you immediately smell the food. And it's not a bad smell it smells good. You feel like the food is definitely being cooked and not super prepped in advance. Being my first time here it definitely made me excited. The veg pakora was something I tried for the first time I've had this and it was surprisingly crispy with a soft center. The sauces served with it were a great compliment. My main dish the Dhansak Chicken was something else I was new to try. It was definitely rewarding with flavor and spices. I ordered it with mild plus and I will say I should have done the medium. But I'm always in easy with spice. And the naan paired perfectly with it. I will say the rice was dryer than my preference but I also don't typically eat basmati rice often. So it could be exactly as it was supposed to be. That being said the portions were a lot bigger than I was expecting. I definitely felt like I got my money worth of food and I'm very satisfied. My server was good, just the right amount of attentive without being overbearing. Especially since it was a bit busy when we arrived. Considering it was my first time here I needed more time to decide on things. But she suggested naan and I realized I had completely forgot to order any and glad she mentioned it. Overall definitely can recommend to try out this spot. I for one can't wait to go back and try some more new things. read more

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Food is soooo good and portions seem really big. I love the way that the servers walk you through the extensive menu. Every time I have visited, I'm always given great recommendations from the staff. The butter chicken is my favorite and I love the garlic naan bread. The restaurant is very clean, open, airy and upscale, while still also being kid-friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

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I Like this location better than Jax Beach. It's easier to park & newer & brighter. I Met a friend for lunch here. The place was fairly empty. Our service was good & server was pleasant. I was disappointed that there are absolutely no lunch specials. Although the portions are large and there is enough for left overs I would prefer some lunch specials. Especially with some variety because I like to taste so many things. Both my friend and I had the chicken Tikka Marsala which is served with a big bowl of rice. We shared fried veggies for appetizer which were ok, nothing great. My friend is gluten free and items on the menu are identified as such which is nice for those with dietary restrictions. This appetizer was one of them. Overall, I really enjoyed the Tikka Marsala & would return again. I do hope the owners include lunch portions/ specials. read more

Jax Spice - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

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A little pricey when compared to other Indian restaurants in the Jax area, but well prepared, nicely presented and spice level friendly Indian food locally. Overall, cleanest example and very welcoming atmosphere. read more

If you're looking for an Indian restaurant where every dish is a winner, this is the place. My adult daughters and I love coming here because the menu is full of bold, flavorful options that make trying something new exciting rather than intimidating. No matter what we order, we know it's going to be superb. Our longtime favorite is their butter chicken--rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced--but on our last visit, we decided to branch out and try their paneer. It was absolutely to die for! The texture was spot on, and the flavors were so well-balanced that we couldn't stop talking about it. The warm atmosphere and attentive service make the experience even better. Whether you're a longtime fan of Indian cuisine or just starting to explore it, this restaurant is a fantastic choice. We can't wait to go back and discover another new favorite! read more

What an incredible night celebrating my birthday at JaxSpice party hall in St. John's. The theme was Denim and Diamonds. I talked to Puja the owner about my vision for this party, food, room setup and ambience. She was so accommodating with all my requests. I got to taste my food before I placed the order and walk thru room setup and details. The day of the party all the staff went above and beyond to make the party successful. A special shout out to Anastasia, Savannah Jordan and Charlie for taking care of all the details along with Puja! The food was incredible I ordered mango lassi, mango papdi Chaat, pakoras, gobi manchurian and chicken roti rolls. The guests loved the food and the party hall. The hall easily accommodated up to 100 people, there is a separate entrance to the hall it is spacious two story room with lots of light, separate music and speakers. We danced the night away to some amazing Bollywood songs. Be sure to book your next party whether 25 guests or 100 JaxSpice can accommodate all your event needs. Can't recommend them enough. Whether you dine there, pickup or order your next catering or hosting they are the BEST Indian restaurant in Jacksonville. read more

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After my hair appointment, I stopped by the new JaxSpice location for dinner. I sat at the bar and started with the Blue Saski martini. It was delicious, but definitely a sipper lol. The restaurant was clean and fresh with lots of seating. I liked how the bar was lit up in front of the stools. There were three large tvs at the bar. I ordered three appetizers for dinner because I wanted to try several dishes. The first item to come out was Veg Pakora. This dish was spectacular and my favorite. I honestly couldn't even taste the vegetables;) They were hot and crispy and I loved dipping in both sauces. Next, I tried the Kachumber salad. All my favorites, cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes, in one dish. The seasoning was light and yummy. My last appetizer was the lamb meatballs. I ordered medium heat for the sauce. I loved the sauce and the lamb was good too. I was happy with my first visit, and I look forward to trying many more dishes at JaxSpice. read more

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My wife and I went for the first time and ordered appetizers and entrees. The samosas were huge and nicely spiced. I particularly liked that they had a good amount of filling in them and were not just a crispy shell. Vegetarian entree of potatoes and chickpeas was really nice. The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce pulled it together as a nicely balanced meal. They have a mixed tandoori grill of sorts call the Jax Tandoori and it has three different meats. A true medium spice level and I got to have a kebab and shrimp that I might not have ever ordered if not for the mixed entree. The location is very convenient to get to and can accommodate larger groups. All of the staff were wonderful and attentive. Our server Julia gave us some additional recommendations for next time. read more

This space is so open and welcoming viewing from an outside perspective, and inside as well! While briefly waiting for a table of less than 5 mins on a Saturday night, I was given a digital menu to look at while our table was getting set up. Super impressed with being able to look at every food and drink option on the iPad while waiting. Our booth had plenty of room. All of the tables and booths here are spread apart to give a more intimate experience with whomever you dine here with; I loved that feature. Our server was so attentive, so was the host we were greeted with. I really like the idea of being able to pick what spice level you want for most all dishes! We went with a 3 on the chicken appetizer which in my opinion translates to a mild/medium. I think I could have bumped it up to a 4. (Spice level is a scale of 1 - 6) I genuinely was happy with not getting it too spicy for my first experience here though. Next time I'll go hotter. The salad was so refreshing and paired very well with the slight spice of the chicken! Really good appetizer combo! This filled me up so much (along with my mango lassi not pictured) that I only ordered a side of coconut curry to dip some bread in and enjoy as the rest of my dinner. I liked the idea of picking a few small dishes to try as opposed to one big entree this go around. I'm honestly so pleased with this entire experience, I can't wait to go back again. I've never been to the beach location, but this St. John's location is Gorgeous! I very much appreciate good service and this restaurant had amazing hospitality through and through. Would love to go back and try the chocolate mousse dessert read more

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Love this new place!! The restaurant itself is huge so they can fit a lot of people! It looks like it's still being completely finished(adding in art work/outside patio etc) so I would go in with an open mind that it's still a work in progress! But the food has been perfected already! You can tell that the chefs cooking these meals have a love for what they do and it shows in their quality and taste of the food! The naan was so fluffy and full of flavor! And the entree portions were huge! And so much sauce which is always the best to have extra for dipping! Service was excellent-super fast and everyone was very friendly! Can't wait to come back again! read more

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NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT IN JAX/210 St Johns county. @jax_spice just opened another location close by in St. John's County and it's delicious! JaxSpice is an upscale Indian restaurant with a modern twist. Their entrees are packed with authentic flavors from India and Nepal! The restaurant is very spacious and beautiful. We tried the delicious mango papdi Chaat, pakoras, Gobi Manchurian, fresh beet orange salad, chicken rolls and mango lassi. Their service is top notch, food is delicious with quality ingredients and ambience is amazing. Absolutely loved the ambience, service, quality and quantity of foods. JaxSpice // 155 Fountains Way, St. Johns, FL read more

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Absolutely love this place! It's worth the drive up from St. Augustine and we've become regulars. Haven't had a bad dish. Tonight it was chicken tikka masala and chicken and paneer chettinad. Both excellent and great service as well. And ask for a dish of their hot sauce! read more

Everything was simply amazing, especially the food. A must visit! We haven't had good Indian food so once we left VA Beach in 2020.

Great place with warm smiles, the best food and ambience. We always leave happy and their take out is the same quality and quantity.

I'm not very familiar with the names of the food but everything was very good. I came twice and the service and food were both on point! Clean spot and great to have a big groups! read more

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I've been looking for good Indian food in the area and wanted to check out the new location of JaxSpice at St John's. I've been here twice now and have enjoyed each visit so far. I've been here on two different friday evenings and had somewhat different experiences with service. I think I'd prefer to dine here later in the evening as it can be loud and crowded during the early evening or happy hour time. If you don't mind it being loud or busy, then I'd recommend checking them out for happy hour for the drink and appetizer specials. The service was slower and less attentive due to it being busy, but I ultimately got everything I wanted eventually. The food has been good each time I've been. I'd highly recommend the tandoori chicken! It's very flavorful and juicy. I also loved their lemon rice though my boyfriend thought it was too fragrant. So if you're not a fan of fragrant rices, you might want to skip it. Overall, I'm a fan of the food but hoping the service will get better as they become more established. For now, I'd just recommend going later in the evening or having a bit of patience- but hopefully it'll get better with time! read more

Jax Spice - Happy hour menu - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

I've only been to the st. John's location to pick up food. I find the food delicious enough to drive a little more out of my way. I have also been to Jacksonville Beach location and was very pleased with my meal there as well. I had the Chicken Biryani which was delicious. Others in my group had entrées with goat, lamb, veggies--the gamut and we all enjoyed everything. The St. John's location has an open dining room and I noted a large bar as well. Everything appeared clean and maintained. Although I'm only there for picking up a meal so far, I have always found the staff to be welcoming. If you're in the mood for Indian food, you cannot go wrong with JaxSpice in my opinion. read more

This place is great! I've had one bad experience but that was just human error while taking my order. But I was disappointed they didn't really do anything to fix the issue. But the other times were fine. The level of spice is always inconsistent. Level 4 is either really spice or barely spicy. Idk why have levels if they don't stay consistent. Inside is clean, but they have these tablets for the menu, and when we ate inside, all the tablets were down. So yea... read more

The service and ambiance were great, but sadly I was pretty disappointed with the food :( The naan was great! And the biryani and shrimp vindaloo were okay, albiet much milder than I wanted and not as flavorful aa I was expecting. And we just didn't like the shahi paneer and butter chicken---they had an odd taste/flavor. read more

Jax Spice - Indian Near Me - Saint Johns, Florida

Took one star off for the service our server took forever when we were seated and for the check but other than that the food was FANTASTIC!!! I loved everything I tried. The chicken 65, lamb meatballs, chicken and veggie Vindaloo was all yummy!! My favorite Indian place so far in Jax. read more

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