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    Angel Eggs
    Mike S.

    I had heard a lot about Pecan Craft Kitchen coming to the Fruit Cove/St Johns area and let me tell you they did a great job with the building and the entry when you first come in. They also seem pretty busy still. Almost every table in there was full and this was on a Thursday so good for them. Once seated I noticed they they had a whole self pour beer wall with wine and cocktails. These are one my my favorites so back fan of that even though I wasn't drinking that night. We started off with the Angel Eggs and these were very good. Some of the best in the area for sure. I would eat multiple orders of these and not get sick of them. For my entree there were a few things that looked good but knowing it was my first time here I had to try the Citrus Grilled Florida Shrimp & Marsh Hen Mill Cheesy Grits since Shrimp & Grits are one of my go-tos. I will say at first I was a little disappointed but it had also my shrimp in it then looked like from first glance. They we all just picked under the Okra. I will say the Zesty Creolla Sauce was a little on the bland side. Just figured it would be a little more rich and spicy. The shrimp where fine as well. Are 10 of them and not to small but not too big either for sure just average. I will say I wasn't completely blown away by Pecan but I could for sure seeing my self coming back if I was looking to go out to a healthy option for dinner.

    Giant connect four game
    Sheila B.

    I enjoy every visit to Pecan! This was my first time sitting outside and I was actually chilly from the breezy afternoon. Plus, fans were spinnin' out there. Yes, I'm 100% Floridian. But it's a different vibe out there and I'm here for it. I've been here a few times. After the first time when my daughter wasn't a fan I just came with my bf because we both like it. I took my daughter this time, tho. She just isn't digging the kids options. She'd rather have beef burger or breaded chicken. She'd even go for a grilled cheese.. in case you guys are looking for a wider variety for the [picky] kiddos ;) but she enjoyed the outside and the giant connect four. The winter mule was pretty good. I came by a couple days before my birthday so they hand wrote a lil card and gave me spiced pecans in a lil baggy. Very sweet. My bf enjoyed those pecans. I think the waitress was friendly tho maybe a lil impatient and a lil less attentive, but not terribly. They weren't packed this time.. My fish sandwich was delicious as it always is. Tho I think the sides were different since our last visit so the potatoes were different than I remembered but still good. Bathroom is cute and clean. Music is good, not too loud. I'll be back again soon, y'all.

    Mahi special
    Rachael O.

    Yum!!!!! Came here for an early weekday dinner with family in town and had a really great experience. I ordered the mahi special and loved it, super fresh and flavorful and the asparagus was so large I couldn't believe it. My husband got one of the sandwiches and said it was really good too, he would get again!! We also tried a few apps and the deviled eggs were a standout. The decor is really cute and gives the place a great vibe. Parking was easy (assuming bc it was a 530pm dinner) which is always a win. Only small downside is I wish they had Diet Coke, but everything else was on point. Would definitely come back!

    Excited to be here!
    Christine P.

    The eggs were bland :/ Service was great. Sweet waitress. Cool place. The food was good. I was told the eggs were bland. My flatbread had more Brie than chicken. If you want to get your money's worth order and actual meal. Overall very cool place. Drink was amazing. I would come back for drinks and appetizers.

    trout
    Danielle B.

    A solid lunch spot with real potential, just a few tweaks away from being exceptional. The space itself is stylish and clean with a trendy vibe, though fair warning: dress in layers, because it was freezing inside on a Saturday afternoon. We shared four dishes between two people (the trout, pimento cheese, cornbread, and mushrooms) and the hits definitely outweighed the misses. The trout was the star of the table, cooked beautifully and full of flavor. The pimento cheese app was equally impressive and we would order both again without hesitation. The cornbread with jalapeño, however, was a swing and a miss for us. The sauce it came with felt out of place and overwhelmed the dish. Next time we'd try the plain. Similarly, the mushrooms leaned too heavily on smokiness and the accompanying sauce felt unnecessary rather than complementary. The restaurant markets itself as a healthier option, no fried foods, clean ingredients, which we appreciated in concept. That said, many dishes arrived heavily sauced, which made the "light" positioning feel a little misleading and caloric, however I did not confirm the calories. At $85 for two people sharing just one entrée, two apps, and a veggie side (tip included), the price felt steep for a casual lunch. You'll want to keep that in mind going in. We'll be back for the trout and pimento cheese, but we'll be more selective with our order.

    Taps in mid dining area.
    Jan B.

    PCK hit it out of the park again. Love the decor, excellent and friendly staff. Seated promptly. Need a reservation, even for lunch. Had the Charleston sandwich - oh so good., the Caesar with angel eggs - very nice if a tad pricey for the portion size, could have used a bit more greens and maybe some more parm. Also tried the angel egg app - they are good, the sauce under them is hot so be careful in spreading it if not used to hot sauce. Friends also had the Charleston and the salmon salad both loved them. Sandwich is big enough to share if you are trying one of the apps. Love this place.

    Serve yourself wine and beer wall.
    Melissa T.

    After a Friday afternoon shopping haul a friend and I decided to stop into Pecan Craft Kitchen for happy hour. We wanted to have a few drinks & some appetizers. We arrived around 5 PM. The restaurant offers valet service which we did not take advantage of because there were plenty of spots. Upon walking in I saw a rather large retail area straight ahead. We were greeted by a hostess and told her we were going to the bar. We passed many booths and high top tables on our way. The bar area wraps around their outdoor space and is nice and light. The place is rustic but well appointed. I mentioned this because the restaurant as well as the clientele doesn't seem to know if it's upscale or casual. We were casually dressed, but I did see some people who were dressed up. This place looks more casual than dressy. However, once we receive menus, we saw the food is definitely priced way more upscale than it looks. I asked the bartender about happy hour specials and she told us there weren't any. That was strike one for me, almost every place I have been to has some sort of happy hour late afternoon early evening .My friend and I just wanted to sit and chitchat and relax. When I asked for a glass of wine that's when I started to get annoyed with the whole system. I was told I'd have to give my credit card to the bartender. Then once I give my credit card, she would give me a card, that I go up to the wall with and pick my beverage of either wine or beer. OK, so I couldn't relax and get a glass of wine served to me I had to go pour it myself. I took the card she gave me and went to the wall. I must say they have some nice selections of wine and I found a nice white I like. Note underneath the wall are different types of glasses mostly beer glasses. They do have stemless wine glasses, which are not my favorite, but I picked one up, tapped my card over one of my favorite wines, and started to pour. It shows you when you put your card in how much by the ounce wine you're getting plus the price well. I got about 2 ounces into the glass and then it shut off. After fooling with the machine for about five minutes thinking I was doing something wrong I so I went back to the bar to inquire what happened. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I was told the wine was probably empty. So here I was at the bar with 2 ounces of wine in my glass that I have just paid about four dollars for. They said they were going to change the tap and I waited for about 15 minutes when I just gave up and went back and got a different wine. I found the whole experience quite annoying. if you don't mind serving yourself like you're in a cafeteria then you might enjoy this place. I like to go out and be served. The next thing is the menu entrées as I remember they anywhere from $30-$48. The appetizers which we were looking at really didn't thrill me. My friend and I decided on one of their flatbread pizzas to share with our drinks. The flat bread pizza we chose had cheese and vegetables on it. It was quite tasty and had a nice smoky flavor however, there was just a bit too much arugula on top disguising a little bit of toppings underneath. We ate our flatbread and had one drink totaling $40. with tip. I really wanted to like this place, but it was definitely a one and done for me. If you enjoy serving yourself like you're in a cafeteria for drinks this may be your place.

    Shopping area
    Terry A.

    We started with the pimento cheese appetizer. I'm sort of picky about pimento cheese as my southern roots expect great texture, flavor and a little bit of spice. It was a little thick and a little too chunky for spreading on a cracker or for dipping. Personal preference, so I'm not sure I would order it again. We also ordered the cornbread, and it was ok, a little dry. Been twice and ordered the chicken sandwich. It has a great flavor. For the side I ordered the roasted potatoes. The server was friendly and the food came out quickly. The restaurant has awesome curb appeal and I'm tempted to go back for lunch after glancing at the lunch menu.

    Side of mushrooms and broccolini
    Trang V.

    I came back the second time to try out their other dishes on Friday evening. We came right at 5 PM and we didn't need to wait for a table for four which is awesome compared to our last Experience. We started out with baked potatoes and chicken - lollies for our appetizers which were delicious, the chicken drums are full of flavor and very well seasoned. My drink of the night was the bikini martini, I really enjoyed the citrus freshness, and the amount of alcohol added to it, pair with fillet steak cooked, medium rare. It was a great evening.

    Candle in the men's bathroom
    Craig E.

    I've been avoiding this place since they opened, first because I wanted to let them work out the bugs as a new restaurant, and second because the menu seemed very limited. I realized once we arrived that part of the reason for a somewhat limited menu is that they are aligned with the farm to table movement, sourcing much of their food from local producers. Now that they have been open a while, it was time to check it out. We popped in without reservations a little after 5 on a Wednesday. Plenty of open tables, but they asked if we had a reservation. Most places don't ask if there's lots of available tables, and most people with reservations will tell you right up front. Then they asked if we would like to sit outside (it was 91 degrees out at the time). Of course we declined. First impression - not super positive. So we ordered drinks and the Southern Pecan Cornbread to start. I got a very good Old Fashioned with a pecan in it, and the cornbread was a standout (see pic). Thick, rich, buttery and flecked with pecans. The hot honey butter that came with it just elevated it further. Highly recommended. Now for the main menu - You basically get choices between fish/shrimp, chicken, and one beef dish. All cooked over a pecan wood fire. Our server said the "Today's Florida Fish" was Halibut. We love halibut, but it sure isn't a local Florida fish and at $52 we weren't going to take a chance. Our server admitted being as puzzled as we were about the origin of the halibut and didn't have any info on the source of the fish. So we settled for shrimp and grits, and the grilled half chicken. The shrimp were nicely grilled, the cheesy grits were a little soupy, there was something called a "zesty creolla sauce" which added some heat but didn't really add anything else, and some roasted okra on top as a garnish. Needless to say my partner enjoyed the shrimp, skipped the okra, and didn't finish the grits. The Pecan-fired grilled half bone-in Joyce Farms chicken, lemon rosemary jus, roasted potato,fresh corn & edamame succotash dish was decent. The chicken was nicely seasoned but not overly juicy. The rosemary jus was a nice touch and helped the flavor continue once you get past the crispy skin. Sides were very small new potatoes and a cold fresh corn / edamame succotash. Interesting and somewhat unusual. Overall, I would have to say that the bar is well run, and there is a wall of taps with pre-made in-house drinks, wines, and beer where you are able to serve yourself. The cornbread was impressive, but the main dishes were just ok. Perhaps we didn't make the best choices that show off what the kitchen is capable of.

    Kentucky Derby was on
    Bonnie Z.

    Our first time here and we will be back! Make a reservation! We sat outside on the covered patio. Live music started at 7:00. Sound was perfect. Not too loud. Great drink menu and pour your own taps. I had the Mahi dinner special survey with mashed sweet potatoes, roasted asparagus and a pineapple salsa. It was delicious! My husband had Yellow Pepper soup and a shrimp flatbread. Try the soup! Not overpowering at all. Desert was fabulous! Chocolate cake with raspberry

    Brianna J.

    I was making same day dinner plans with my sister to get dinner after work and an appointment when I saw that Pecan Craft kitchen had an opening. I was so excited to take her back to try the flatbread. After ordering the fish last time which was inedible and accompanied by the smallest scoop of sweet potato(left starving but made whole by the manager for a sandwich to take as leftovers) we decided to go with a sandwich and flatbread which are both the category stars of their menu. The entrees on the menu are really lacking and very expensive for the portion sizes but the flatbreads and sandwiches are amazing, unique and filling. We really wanted to try the salad but it is only available at lunch which I think will be the only hours I will return here in the future. I do not give 4 stars lightly and do not wish to be harsh with a review for a restaurant that truly has SO MUCH POTENTIAL and incredible value to add to the local restaurant scene - however both of our meals came out COLD! They came quickly after ordering so I was confused in how they could be prepped, prepared and served ice cold - not lukewarm but literally cold potatoes. While I do commend them on again, making the meal right - it is just frustrating to go out to dinner to be left hungry or eating COLD food :(. I ate my whole flatbread cold since I was starving after work and the replacement came after I finished so I was able to take it home. We split both meals and when I tried the potatoes with the sandwich, I was so confused by the temperature and even confirmed in case they were meant to be served cold - which they were not. My sister also got a dessert which is just so tiny - I meant to look in the dessert case at the front to see if there was anything worth taking home, but I was just so ready to go. I know the concept is to be healthier but I would prefer even just one $9-10 dessert that has some volume to it over ordering two $6 desserts just to feel unsatisfied. She also hoped to order a decaf coffee but they only had regular. I will give it one more go in the future as I am looking to try the cheese board and the lunch salad of which both look great - but I will be extremely let down if it's cold or inedible again. The back patio is also a big star of the show, with heaters and Adirondack chairs, TVs and games. Just stunning! The ambiance of the entire restaurant is full of potential and so, so beautiful and well designed. You can tell everything is intentional - I'm just hoping the kitchen can match the restaurant atmosphere.

    Moscow Mule & IPA
    Lea P.

    Beautiful interior. They have a calamansi aka calamondin tree right when you enter the restaurant. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. I was surprised that the calamansi juice was not in their menu for drinks, I guess they are not familiar with it. This was our first meal of the day so we ordered coffee. For appetizers, we tried their Southern BBQ Chicken flatbread. It was good and we were glad that the BBQ chicken was not sweet. For our mains, I got the Pecan Fired Salmon. I enjoyed this, especially the salad. My husband was just okay with his PK burger. What we enjoyed the most was their self-served tap wall! Not only do they have so much options, but the pricing is very affordable! Overall, there was really nothing spectacular with their food but the tap wall is something else:)

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    Beautiful restaurant, great service and the pimento cheese dip is absolutely delicious. Looking forward to trying more dishes

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    Great food ! Ambiance was nice! Really liked to purchase the local foods they sell! Definitely recommend!

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    The food and the staff are amazing!! Very clean restaurant with good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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    Great food, great service and great vibe. This is definitely a much needed addition to our community. I can't wait to go back!

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    This is a great place to get authentic Italian food in the area. I've been there several times in…read morethe food and the service never disappoints. I highly recommend this place genuine looking for a great Italian food in St. John's or St Augustine.

    My 3 stars is generous!…read more Bar/Lounge area welcoming and fun. Bartender Joe was super friendly and suggestive of cocktails. Dining room was sad, like a cafeteria eating space. Big, square room that was loud and cold. Hostess tried to "group us" in one small area with other diners that backed up to the bar's back door and along a row of computer terminals and bus tables. We asked for a better table and she tried to put us at the door to the kitchen. We asked for another option and asked for a specific table and the Hostess coldly agreed and gave it to us without saying a word (plenty of open tables on a Wednesday night!). My wife ordered a glass of Cabernet that was "on special." It showed up when she was well into her entree. Another of our guests ordered Chicken on Penne Pasta and got Shrimp on Penne. He didn't want to make a scene and just pushed the shrimp around in the bed of lifeless Penne. I ordered the Triple Tail on Cajun Risotto w/ Shrimp and it was so salty I just packed it up to take home and add my own Risotto to it the next day so it would be edible. I asked to split a Caesar Salad w/ my wife which arrived on one big plate so we had to keep passing the plate back and forth...I hate that! For goodness sake's, is a small side plate for sharing that big of a deal? As mentioned, the Dining room was depressing and if you go to this restaurant, I recommend you sit in the lounge for dinner and it has a much better atmosphere than the dining room. This place is way overrated and needs some serious attention if they plan to be around long.

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