Food -- 3/5 Stars…read more First, let me say that based on the appetizers, I genuinely thought I was about to give the food five stars. My friend ordered the Casbah House Fries, and they were SO good. I ordered the Zaytoon, which is essentially marinated olives, and those were really good too. At that point, I'm thinking, okay Casbah, y'all might be onto something. Unfortunately, the entrée didn't quite keep that same momentum for me. I ordered the Half Rack Lamb Chops, and I felt like my lamb was overcooked. I ended up ordering a side of tzatziki, which definitely helped, but I don't necessarily want to need a sauce to make a $38 entrée more enjoyable. I'd absolutely order the appetizers again, but next time I'd probably try a different entrée--or honestly, just make a meal out of appetizers. Ambiance -- 5/5 Stars Now THIS is where Casbah shines. The place is definitely a vibe. Inside feels a little more intimate, while outside has a completely different energy with the music playing, hookah flowing, and people just enjoying themselves. I also liked the TVs around the bar. It's a small touch, but it makes the space work for sports fans who want to catch a game without necessarily going to a traditional sports bar. I'd return for the atmosphere alone. Service -- 2/5 Stars I'm honestly wondering if they may have been understaffed during our visit. Our server was nice, so my rating isn't about her attitude at all. She just seemed overwhelmed, and unfortunately, that showed in the amount of time it took for her to check back in with us or return with things we'd requested. There were several moments where we were simply waiting much longer than expected. She was pleasant when we interacted with her, but the service itself could definitely have been more attentive. Drinks -- 3/5 Stars The drinks were okay. Nothing was bad, but nothing made me stop and say, Ohhhh, you HAVE to try this. I wouldn't specifically return to Casbah because I'm craving one of their cocktails, but if I'm already there enjoying the atmosphere and hookah, I'd have another drink. Overall -- 4/5 Stars Overall, I'm giving Casbah four stars because despite a few misses, it's still somewhere I'd return. Personally, I think Casbah works better as a "meet your friends, order a bunch of appetizers, get some hookah, have a couple drinks, and enjoy the vibe" kind of place than a traditional date-night dinner spot. And honestly? That's perfectly fine. Every restaurant doesn't have to be everything. Give me those Casbah House Fries, some Zaytoon, good music, a couple drinks, and a table outside with friends, and I could absolutely see myself having a good time here again. What I Ordered: Zaytoon -- $5.00 Half Rack Lamb Chops -- $38.00 Side of Tzatziki -- $2.00 Summer Rose Cocktail -- $15.00 Blueberry Mojito -- $14.00 Service Fee: $8.15 "A small service fee is applied to all transactions to help cover operational cost." Total: $82.15

On our 5-day trip (from CA) we visited this place 3x! Not only it is walking distance to our…read moreAirbnb, we were already impressed on our first time as well; from the exceptional service of Noah, to the flavorful foods and cool ambiance!!! Chicken kabobs 4 and shrimp kabobs 5 were delicious; on our 3rd & last night we had shrimp and lamb combo with sides 5 (as recommended by manager Sharbel, who was very accommodating and super friendly). The cheese rolls were amazing; tabbouleh was so refreshing; hummus was perfectly creamy topped with crunchy chick peas!!! If we ever come back to Jacksonville, Florida, we'll definitely visit this place again! Love the place, love the food, love the service!!!

We chose to dine in. The tables were a little sticky and seating wasn't the best because the table…read morewas too far away from the bench seats. We moved to 3 different booths with no luck so finally we pulled the table closer. We ordered a Gyro and Cheese Steak. Both were served hot and fresh and the wait wasn't very long. We were the only party dining in but several people came for take out orders.

I stumbled, tripped and fell when I found this great small business! This happened about six months…read moreago or so. They have Philly cheesesteak combos for less than ten dollars, that includes fries and a canned cold drink. The cook and the Cashier(both Arabic-I think-nice men)are always fast to take the order and fast to send out the food piping hot and fresh. This place is a couple a stores down from Auto Zone. It's located in a strip mall. We dined in for the first time two days ago. It was comfortable enough to dine there. I also bought a piece of baklava for my desert. It was delicious. They have two kind, Pistachio or pecan. I have tried both and they are equally good. If you are in the area, I recommend you stopping in for a great meal. They also have burgers, shrimp and many other foods to choose from. I like the store in the other side. P. S.-I bought a spinach pie for lunch(for the next day)& it was delicious!

My friends and headed upstairs after lunch at Bartaco. I love the ambiance if this rooftop bar…read more The service was on point and we enjoyed our cocktails with beautiful views of 5 points.

Came here with a couple of friends and the views are gorgeous! We ordered some drinks and guac to…read moreshare. The margs were yummy and so was the guac. The chips are good too but a little hard to use for the dip since they're so tiny. Our waiter was nice and it was a cute spot to sit at while we waited for our table downstairs. Love the 60s groovy theme!

I loved the place people were so nice and bring my New York city friends here the aromas are so…read moreexcited to smell I wish I could have a party there for all my friends and neighbors.

My Experience at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar -- StogieFest 2026…read moreI attended StogieFest 2026 at Aromas Cigar, Wine & Martini Bar in Jacksonville for the very first time, looking forward to enjoying a relaxing evening with great cigars, drinks, and conversation. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a pleasant event turned into a truly frightening experience. While sitting at a table with three ladies, an unidentified man -- who I later learned is believed to be one of the owners or managers -- suddenly and aggressively flipped the open chair next to me, shoving the table hard enough to almost tip it over. Our drinks and handbags nearly went flying. Everyone at our table was visibly startled and shaken. Instinctively, I stood and asked, "Hey, why did you do that? Who is this guy?" Instead of responding, he became even more aggressive and began moving toward me as if he intended to attack. It took three security personnel to physically restrain him, and even they struggled to hold him back. Once he was finally removed from the area, two managers and a waitress approached our table, genuinely apologetic. They offered to pay for our drinks, urged us to stay, and assured me the situation would be handled. Several nearby patrons also expressed their concern and asked if we were okay -- everyone appeared disturbed by what they had just witnessed. I stepped outside to calm down before returning to my table, hoping to salvage what was left of the night. But before long, the same man returned, once again appearing angry and hostile, seemingly looking for me. Security had to step in a second time to remove him. Moments later, security personnel told me I needed to leave -- despite the fact that one of the managers (Torrence) had specifically asked me to stay and reassured me I had nothing to worry about. That manager was suddenly nowhere to be found, and security insisted I go. Another man named Max came over, spoke politely, and apologized, asking me to take his hand and leave for my safety. At that point, I was terrified and deeply shaken. To be absolutely clear: * I have never met or spoken to the aggressive man (whose name, I was told, is Abe) prior to this incident. * I overheard patrons mentioning that he had been drinking all day. * I am not a regular at Aromas -- this was my first visit, simply to attend StogieFest and enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, it turned into a traumatic encounter that left me feeling unsafe, humiliated, and confused. No guest should ever have to experience something like this -- especially at a professional, public event.

My best friend and I decided to check out BARAN hookah lounge during their soft opening for our…read moremonthly Bestie date. The atmosphere was warm and inviting from the time we walked in until we were seated at our booth. The waiters, even the manager and the rest of the staff were all very friendly, very helpful and down to earth. They were knowledgeable about the items on the menu, but they were also energetic and a fun time to be around. The staff alone made me want to come back again. While I love a good vibe, the food has to match, and thankfully for my Bestie and I the food did just that. We started with a glass of Prosecco and then ordered the hummus with the puffy bread. Both were amazing. For our entrées We ordered the meat platter for one which came with a variety of meat, including lamb, chicken, and beef, a salad and rice on the side. We also ordered the Branzino, which was perfectly cooked that also came with salad and rice on the side. Each entrée also came with either puffy bread, one we subbed for their pita bread (amazing). The waitress said that the Branzino was her top menu item and I must admit the Branzino and the hummus will keep me coming back over and over again. Excited to see what this spot becomes after their grand opening. It's definitely off to a good start.

I had high hopes for my first time trying this restaurant. I saw pictures online and it was…read morereally pretty. Lets start with the good, the interior is very pretty and the food was delicious and seasoned well. Unfortunately the service was some of the worst Ive had and it doesn't make up for the good food. We arrived for our 6pm reservation and was seated at a very small table. The restaurant was not busy at all at this time. One of the chairs had a large stain so we asked if they could switch it out, the next chair was wobbly. At this point I requested to move to the bench seating or to the half moon booths which the waitress immediately said no since all of those are reserved for parties larger than two. Mind you, everyone that was in them were only parties of two so I pointed that out. She talked to the manager several times all while I'm standing because they still haven't replaced the wobbly chair. She came and told us we could not move because they would lose money if larger parties came in. We probably should have left then but I really wanted to try the food. Unfortunately it didn't get better, no one kept the coals hot in the hookah and we had to sit in on the floor cause our table was so small. The waitress was non existent and we had to ask for things repeatedly. Several parties of two came in and were seated in the booths we had requested as well. We were charged a fee for paying with a credit card. Overall good food, maybe they are so new they haven't worked out all the kinks but for the price there are better restaurants with great customer service which goes a long way.

Best mussels in Mariana sauce in town 'gusto modern Italian' has the best mussels in Marianna in…read moretown! Served in a plum sauce and sliced toasted bread. Can order as take out appetizer or dinner meal. Delicious and generous servings. Brooke was a great server- knowledgeable and Quick to address our needs. At the bar, drinks were freely poured and appetizers -available. Quiet during meal time allowing conversations for our party of 4. Wonderful dinner.will return again & again.

Incredible food, incredible atmosphere incredible service, and constantly consistent. This place is…read morea gem!

Amazing bar to have a nice cigar or sip off Mayport Rd! The humidor is stocked with your favorites…read morefrom Cohiba to Arturo Fuente to Rocky Patel. The regulars are always here on the weekdays and there is always a bustling crowd on the weekends. The bartenders are all awesome! They'll make you feel welcome the moment you enter. The vibe is divey, but homey all in one...you'll have a good time here with a great whiskey and tap selection! They have live music going on now on Thursdays. Friday night is poker night. Bring your good luck charm to Island Girl Taproom. They have plenty of game machines from darts to gambling to golf simulator to good old fashioned pool. I cannot say enough about the bartender Chris who works hard behind the bar to make sure everyone's drink is full. He is one of the best bartender's I have ever met. Play some country music on the Touchtunes and you'll have an instant first name basis friend. He keeps everyone in line and having a good time!

We had a great afternoon / evening experience when we met up with firends at Island Girl Cigar Bar…read morein Mayport. They were there to watch the Jags game and I was there to hang out with friends plus provide moral support if needed. This was only our second time ever hanging out at an Island Girl, but we had a blast. The place is very big with everything you could need: darts and a lot of pool tables for everyone else along with Golden Tee Golf for us. They don't serve food (of course) but The Hanger Bay Cafe and Simply Tasty Thai are right in the same plaza, so you can have great food brought to you. The waitstaff was awesome, the people hanging out were cool and the place has a lot to do. So we're really happy we went. On a side note: Football is not my thing. At all. So I rarely ever watch a whole game. In short what I'm saying is; you're welcome for that Jags win. I'm guessing they knew it was a special occasion when I watch and played extra well

This placed saved our trip to Jacksonville lol! It was delicious! Loved the decor and variety of…read moreseating arrangements. Staff was attentive (my waitress smelled like cigarettes ) and very friendly. The bathrooms were just as unique,clean and beautiful as the dining area. The food was amazingggg! The pancakes were good size! I imagined it silver dollar size but not the case. Fluffy, tender and flavorful! French toast was crisp and tastey. I enjoyed the chicken better than the super thin bacon. Grits cooked to perfection! The breakfast board was only $58 and fed 3 easily!! My daughter doesn't eat breakfast and ordered the wings. I had one and they were real wings. Not mini and not overgrown. Cooked fresh and flavorful! I could've eaten here everyday of our trip. There was a service charge due to it being a holiday(4th of July) even though it was only four of us.

You must have your whole party there to sit. The vibe was…read moreokay, food was okay good. It took a long time for our food to come out. Food & drink pretty pricey for what you're getting. The grits were really good, though.