Tonight was our first time at Oaxaca for a birthday dinner. I have to say it was amazing from start…read moreto finish. By the time we ordered the small plates and shortly after its arrival I was convinced we'd come back. Delicious! Flavorful, decadent and very fulfilling! From the Queso completo, Mexican street corn and the carnitas tamale rojo that was perfectly paired with a pickled flavored jalapeño made the dish alive and tapping with flavor dancing on the taste buds. I asked the server to surprise me between three dishes I couldn't decide from. Dom, you're amazing; kind, courteous and you really know how to make an everlasting impression so effortlessly. The star of the show was the whole grilled yellowtail chef's special with a tamarind ponzu sauce that he chose for me! What a way to wow your guest and make them feel safe with trusting the palette of the family that's working together. I have to say this dish was AMAZING, Craig (The Chef) came to greet us in the midst of our dinner, that was a first! Hands down best yellowtail. My bf doesn't even like fish and he couldn't stop from eating it and wished he'd ordered the special. It was a nice, cozy and modern space and I love the ambiance! Can't wait to come back! Thanks again Dom & Craig!!

4.5 stars would be most accurate. Located in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, this fancy restaurant…read moreserves Oaxaca food from Mexico for both dinner and brunch. I had my first meal there when I visited Jacksonville Beach recently. Got the grilled bone-in yellow snapper, which was a daily special. Fresh, meaty, smoky. It was served with mixed greens and apple salad, some grilled green onions and freshly made corn tortillas. All paired well with the fish. The tortillas were about 0.75oz per piece. Moreover, the dish was served on a HUGE cutting board! I also ordered a side of Spanish rice, but surprisingly the manager took it off from my bill, saying that "[he was] glad that I enjoyed the meal so much"! The first meal was indeed impressive; it had been a while since I had had such Mexican food last time. So I decided to give it another try the next evening. Ordered the Carne Asada (asked for rare) and sub the beans with extra tortillas (to avoid high GI food). But the steak was disappointing: the first time it was served ~medium-well. The second time it was ~medium-rare so I did not complain twice. However, it was quite chewy. One reason was that, as you can see from my picture, the meat was not rest long enough before it was sliced and served. Service was good, friendly and quick. The restuarant was a bit noisy but I enjoyed the energy. Moreover, there were lots of beautiful decors and murals. I really like the tiger painted on the wall of their main dining area. So in short, I would recommend this restaurant if you like Mexican food. I would recommend the seafood and slowly-cooked stuff, like their short rib and pork shank. And I will dine in again the next time I visit Jacksonville Beach.

Came in for lunch with my daughter and was so happy with the fresh food we enjoyed!…read moreWe both got seafood bowls and I was impressed at the amount of protein in the bowl for the price. The brunch menu looked really delicious too! Glad we stopped in and would definitely return when back in the area.

Service was excellent. They had lots of seafood options but not much non-seafood on their dinner…read moremenu. The waiter offered to check if any lunch menu items were a available and they were. I truly appreciate his thoughtfulness. I recommend to them to include the lunch menu items on their dinner menu, as well. Nice atmosphere and live music a plus.

Very worth the stop if you're in the area. I had the margarita flat with a garlic basil pesto. That…read morewas amazing. I actually got it with the pesto on the side and then added it myself because it was delicious. My friends got the chicken tacos and the chicken empanadas. The empanadas were amazing, the tacos were just okay.

Awesome bar with views of the ocean!!! We are staying in Jax and I've been wanting to eat at an…read moreactual 'beach bar' everyone we've found in JAX and St Aug served seafood. We don't eat anything from the sea so we were excited to see Sandbar had a few non seafood items. I got a cocktail called Rhythm and Views. I'm on a GLP 1 so I don't eat much but I got the smash burger with a side of Ceaser salad. The salad was ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! So fresh and just the right amount of dressing. I would have had that as my entree if offered. I had half my burger as it was really good but was full from the salad and drink. The vibe is fun and it's nice to be overlooking the sand. I made reservations at around 3 for a 5:30 and our table was ready when we arrived early. Love that especially for a busy Easter weekend!

I can't recommend this speakeasy high enough. You must get reservations on RESY. Just go. Now…read more Don't wait to experience this awesome tiny place. Their cocktails are superb and very high-quality. The service is absolutely the best in the entire city that I have ever experienced. Not only was everybody friendly, but they were super excited about their experience and their products and were very willing to answer questions and provide any guidance we wanted. During our 90 minute visit, I'm certain they stopped at our table 4 or five times to check on us. It was not intrusive, it was part of the experience. We were blown away. When we left, our bill was reasonable, we felt we had a high-quality night out, and we made plans to 100% come back much more often. I just can't rate this place higher or speak more highly of it. Truly worthy of five stars. Thank you, Mayport Garden Club, for the justice that you do to your patrons, the world of tiki, and craft cocktails! Oh - food came from the pizza baker next door at Reve brewing. It had a slight burnt taste (wood fired? Coal fired?) but wasn't bad overall. The cocktails and great service and atmosphere are front-and-center here!!

This is such a fun little hidden spot to get a delicious tiki drink. I love that the entrance is…read morehidden away, it really gives the oasis vibe. This is a reservation only place, so be sure to plan ahead. The drinks are delicious and unique. It's a great place for an adventurous drinker looking to try new things. But they also have classics that everyone can enjoy.

Caught the Dan Rodriquez performance at the Blue Jay on Thursday evening. This was my first visit…read moreand definitely not my last. The room is comfy, intimate and focused on the performer. Great acoustics and drinks! Dan's voice is warm, versatile, and emotionally engaging. Impressive vocal range with natural ease from low to high notes. Great sense of humor as well.

First time in this place! My husband saw the ad about Bombargo coming to this place and bought…read moretickets. Is an intimate place with seats and a bar. I really enjoyed, just be aware the music is loud. Definitely I'll be checking it out their calendar for other events. Service at the bar was good.

We stopped in for lunch on Saturday. We sat at the bar and Kelly M was our bartender. She was super…read morenice and friendly. The food was really good. We ordered the Black and Blue burger, Hurricane Shrimp and coleslaw. Would definitely order all three again. There is some parking in the front and a full size parking lot in the back. Can't wait to go back.

We've never had brunch here and love their other food so came for Sunday brunch on Mother's Day. It…read morewas definitely busy with a lot of reservations. They were able to seat us outside immediately but inside was over an hour wait. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. They had about 10-12 entree items on the brunch menu and each of us ordered something different. We had an assortment: the breakfast sandwich, veggie grits bowl, topside scrambler, and classic eggs Benedict. Our kids shared the breakfast sandwich on the brioche bun. They ate the entire sandwich plus the brunch potatoes- perfect portion size for a 6 and 3 year old to share. The grits bowl was HUGE and my mother in law said she could probably eat it for 3-4 meals. My husband said 3.5/5 for the eggs Benedict and the reason was that the poached eggs were overcooked. Other than that, he enjoyed it. My topside scrambler was plenty of food and had good flavor. The peppers and onions with the home fries were perfect- loved the flavor. The drink specials were great- $4 mimosas, Bloody Marys, and screwdrivers plus had some other fun brunch cocktails on the menu. We will come back but probably request inside next time- the no-see-ums were out on the patio because the planters on the fence

Mother's Day brunch at Refinery Jax was amazing! I am so happy my husband was able to snag a…read morereservation. My son, husband and I had an absolute blast.

Can't get more beach than this…read more Clean modem l, downstairs bar space We had reservation upstairs and sat next to windows overlooking ocean Great service on a busy night I had the special soup, a Brazilian potato mix that was nice and hearty Brussels sprouts charred were also enjoyed by the table We had great entrees of beef filet mignon and also the duck with risotto Would go back again anytime on jax beach or close

I have been coming to the Wreck for many years! However it was my 1st time this year…read more It's a great beachside location. Drinks are delicious and a fun friendly staff. I need to get back here more often!

Good food and nice breeze off the Ocean. Parking is not optimal but that is OK. I would go there…read moreagain.