On advice from a friend we tried Corks and Barrels. This is a wonderful wine and whiskey bar…read moreoffering unique crafted spirits, wines and whiskeys as well as charcuterie boards, dessert trays and light tapas. The atmosphere is welcoming and cosy. Low sofas and tables as well as high tops and bar seating. The noise level was conversational even though there was a live band at the time of a guitar, harmonica and bongos. The staff is welcoming, very helpful and knowledgable. We had a wonderful evening.

Congratulations to corks and barrel for clay's best on bartenders food atmosphere. I love that…read more It's so close to my house. It's always so packed in there . I love the music in the chilled atmosphere and elegance of the decor. Yes, Cork and barrel is a great place.!

Still a great spot... we call it our "cheers" where everyone knows your name. Food is good and…read moreconsistent. No Michelin stars expected but just good comfort food. Service is always spot on and the environment is strip mall warm so perf ever for where it is. !!

This has become a favorite of our family for Tex-mex food made fresh. I always order the steak…read morequesadilla and it never disappoints me. The fries are crispy, and there is plenty of sour cream to dip your quesadilla in. The service can be slower at times, but the servers are friendly and make you feel at home. The prices are decent, and the quality of the food matches the pricing on the menu. I like that the restaurant is tucked away and partially hidden so it seems like it is for the locals only and makes it not crowded.

Food is excellent my to go place for pizza . Wow The best…read morepizzas in jacksonville Xoxoxoxo

Me and my 2 kids. 18" pizza, halo cheese, half with sausage and something else. Side is grilled…read morecauliflower ( this is sooo Yami~) strongly recommended! Also strongly recommended is Lasagna with Italy sauce and rich creamy, ( red words on menu that one ), so delicious! Good experience and very enjoy. Only one thing, too many flies .... Please use some fly catch light or something to clean them I will give 5 stars for food, but 4stars for environment have flies. Hope there's not fly in kitchen

Popped in for dinner last week with my family.The food and service were really great!!! Our server…read morewas really knowledgeable and friendly. The manager Jake came by to check in and was so warm and friendly. Being new to the area he went way out of his way to make us feel welcome. What a great neighborhood spot!!! We will be back for sure.

Really delicious from start to finish. I felt unsure when we realized you ordered at the counter vs…read morebeing served at a table but I was genuinely impressed. Delicious focaccia to start us off, followed by a vibrant Italian salad. Our entrees came out so fast and I enjoyed both of the pastas we ordered. They have ample seating both in and out door. There is a parking lot attached but can get busy and hard to find a spot on a busy night. Easy to find and service was great. Our order was perfect and we took some to go because the portions were a good size. They have desserts and coffee as well which we did not try on this visit but it was a nice to have. Definitely a new favorite spot for us!

Came for Mother's Day brunch and avoided the crowds by going the day before the actual holiday. And…read moreit was a great decision! Mother's Day specials were available but none of us ordered from that menu. I had the lunch size spaghetti and meatballs and it was pretty good! And still a good portion. I also had their espresso martini (mocktail version) and that was lovely as well. Last time I went our service wasn't my favorite experience but this time went much better! Cooper's hawk - you have redeemed yourself. One thing to note - it does get super loud in there and it can be hard to hear people at your own table. So if you're looking for somewhere intimate and quiet, skip it this time!

We are here as part of an event. The food was very tasty. They made a very nice choice. The staff…read moreis really hustling. Unfortunately, they are not prioritizing guest experience at all. We got here at 6 pm. They had an exact count of guests. Every meal was identical. It is now 8:13 PM and we are still waiting for dessert to be reserved and they will not bring it in it to go boxes even though 30 minutes ago I said we had to leave and were told it would be 15 more minutes They definitely could have prepared much better I absolutely expected more I think some people are blaming the planners and that is really unfair because it was definitely a Cooper's Hawk shortcoming Still waiting.

I have never left a review anywhere before, but the service and food was absolutely amazing I had…read moreto go out of my way to write one. The server Daniel that we had was over the top, checking on us very frequently, super friendly and was very knowledgeable on the menu. The hostess was also very friendly and welcoming. As well as the manager who came to our table to ask how everything was. The food left us speechless. The ribeye was by far the best I have ever had. The shrimp and grits had such an amazing flavor. Portions were well worth the money. The setting inside was perfect. I would recommend this place 100X over again. Very reasonably priced for the quality.

It is always a pleasure dining here. The service on Saturday night was fabulous! For drinks, I had…read morethe chefs kiss which is right up my alley because I love a martini with vanilla vodka it is fruity, tangy, and smooth. My boyfriend had a custom make your own old fashioned, which is always fun. You choose what type of liquor, bitters, and smoke you would like so you can tailor your drink to your liking. For appetizers, we had to get the roasted oysters, everything here has the essence of that fire grilled taste which I particularly love on oysters. After we knocked back a dozen of those, we tried the fries with the tender beef, cheese, and pickled jalapeños. They fry them in tallow, which gives the fries a really nice rich flavor! Then my boyfriend has some cornbread, which had a fruit jam and whipped butter, which he enjoyed. I typically get the chimichurri steak which again has that nice fire grilled element and is paired with some delicious vegetables like carrots, green beans, and potatoes. My boyfriend had the red fish over the andouille dirty rice, which was phenomenal! If I didn't get my seafood craving from the oysters, I definitely would've ordered that. Everything was fantastic as always!

Probably the BEST BIRTHDAY so far that I could wish or ask for. Thank you god for everything that…read moreyou have given me in life. Having said that what an awesome way to end my birthday with this amazing dinner that I had at this place. One of the best Italian restaurants in Jacksonville I must say. As soon as me and my wife walked in to the restaurant we were greeted and sat right away. The ambiance of this restaurant is truly amazing and very Italian vibe. We were greeted by our server MORGAN who was fantastic from beginning to the end. She suggested some incredible stuff that as a vegetarian I tried and was just amazing. For drinks we had mojito and pinacolada which was nice and refreshing. For appetiser we were recommended with Pomodoro Caprese which was amazing especially their Pesto sauce. For my entree she suggested me Luingini Josephine which was unique and nice pasta. Morgan surprised me with a dessert which was very kind of her. Overall this family owned small business is an amazing must try Italian restaurant. I can't wait to back and try more stuff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Back to back reviews everyone we are here again with the same group. Got my good buddy Bezos,…read moreogre, bs wife, and tragic.. Initially, we were going to Coopers Hawk, but forgot we had to make a reservation a year prior. We were told a 2 hour wait! That is wild given how big the place is. But again it is a Saturday night, and people were smarter than us and made reservations, and thus we left. After giving the news to ogre she full on had a rage attack in the parking lot screaming for those classic Coopers Hawk egg rolls. While we were consoling her I heard a soothing sound coming from behind the restaurant and we landed in front of Enzo's. We were greeted by the kindest owner ever who thankfully along with the help of her staff got us in with no wait, given how packed it was.. We were greeted by a very nice waiter who seemed all over the place though. I think he was definitely new, and was forgetful at times.. Anyways! We got three apps which were all fried stuff. Fried ravioli, Fried mozzarella sticks, Fried calamari. Honestly looking back kind of gross.. but they were solid tasting! Nothing out of the park at all on the apps just your standard.. a little tasteless on the calamari, but then again I had like 3-4 pieces because the ogre consumed them.. but then I got clarification from my good buddy bezos that it was kind of tasteless. The most tastiest was the fried mozzarella! Which shouldn't happen. Onto the entrees! Actually wait side reference note I initially ordered mussels with linguini. It was the worst dish of seafood and pasta I have ever had. I literally NEVER send stuff back, like literally never.. it feels inconsiderate and I feel like a bother even if it is just a little edible I would eat it with no complaints but I literally could not. It was so fishy I am now writing this nauseous. Some of the mussels were also closed, cold or broken.. it was just very very poor and I'm mad I had three mussels. The first one was crazy fishy, but I gave it another shot and then another, because I believe in second and third chances. But no, I was grossed out. Not to mention consuming all the fried prior. I also ordered a soup that was forgotten, and didn't get my cocktail sauce, but not really an issue if the dish was made to torture people with. Eventually I did get my soup and it wasn't bad! But now onto the entrees! Bezos: Chicken francese Tragic: veal parm Ogre: Chicken parm Doctor B Wife: Chicken Caprese Me: after the swap I got Veal Parm (thanks tragic) Oh and we had some garlic bread, but it needed some sauce or added flavor with it idk.. Reviews! Ogre: The chicken was good Wife: Mid Bezos: *yawn* ummmm Tragic: Italian stallion Me: the veal was solid, but that dish was so bad before that I lost all my appetite and I am just bleh.. and our waiter seemed a little lost.. again nice guy but come on. All in all we are grateful we were taken in by Enzo's and that owner seemed like she was a hardworking person that definitely can inspire her staff. I loved the piano playing, and the environment was really pleasant. Although me personally I disagree with the food, that dish was the worst ever, and our waiter again although nice was extremely forgetful. I feel sick to my stomach and I probably am going to vomit. But thank you again you gave us a good night and a place to eat..

Finally made it to Pepper's I think they are currently in the lead for my favorite seat down…read moreMexican restaurant. Once seated we were bought 2 types of salsa. Once was your typical salsa and the the other was served warm and I will say I really enjoyed each, most then most places. We also got the Queso of course was was a nice large serving and lasted us the whole meal. Ashley and Sally both on got drinks. We Ashley had 4 drinks. She ordered the El Fuego Flight of Margaritas and Sally the Blood Orange Margarita. The flight was $35 and honestly the price is fair for that. You're getting 4, 12oz margaritas all of which are different (spicy) flavors. Looks at the menu for what to get as my entree was was a lot of options I don't normally see and they sounded very good but I had to go with my staple just to she who Pepper's compares to other Mexican restaurants in the area so I went with the California Burrito with Steak. They also had it available to add shrimp for $3 so I did that too. The burrito was huge and stuffed with steak and honestly more shrimp then I expected. The steak was very tender but I wish it and the shrimp were more seasoned. I will say the shrimp were on the small side but when it's $3 that's not bad. Ashley got the a 3 Item combo one of which was a Chile Relleno and this was so good. She loved it and really changed the game for her. We will for sure be coming back. Next time hopefully for Taco Tuesday!

Sometimes the best restaurant experiences happen when you are not planning them…read more We stopped into Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar in St. Johns simply looking for a drink and ended up discovering a lively local restaurant that clearly has a lot going for it. The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere. The dining room is open, colorful, and festive, but it also has a polished feel that elevates the experience a bit beyond the typical casual Mexican restaurant. It felt energetic without being overwhelming. Since we were just stopping in for drinks, we focused on exploring their tequila selection. Pepper's has a respectable tequila list, and one interesting surprise was their house tequila. The tequila itself was smooth and very enjoyable. The bottle label could use a little marketing help, but the spirit inside is excellent. We liked it enough to buy a bottle to take home. For food we ordered the Flaming Queso Dip, which turned out to be a fun and flavorful appetizer. It arrived bubbling hot and was finished with a flame presentation that added a nice smoky depth to the dish. Rich, creamy, and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We did not stay for dinner this time, but based on the atmosphere, drinks, and appetizer quality we are already planning a return visit to explore the full menu. If you enjoy Mexican restaurants with great energy, strong tequila options, and shareable appetizers, Pepper's is definitely worth checking out.

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.

The Blue Bamboo is a beautiful restaurant. Very clean. The hostess very nice, the waiter too…read more But the food........ not so good. I ordered vegetable fried rice with an egg added. The rice was overcooked with too much soy sauce. The only vegetables in there were minute amounts of shredded carrots and onions. That's it! Where are the mushrooms, broccoli, peas, etc. The normal cost for this dinner is $26.00. Do you believe that? Not even worth half that price. No wonder the place was empty.....

I came here with a group of friends. This is my first visit to the new location. Long overdue. The…read moreappetizers were served first, along with a "positivity" drink. They also served brownies too. Then I decided to order shrimp lo mien. The shrimp are huge. The flavor of the dish is so delicious. I had to box more than half of my low mien. It was a generous portion. It was great seeing Chef Dennis. It's been a while since I have talked with him. I love the decor inside and outside of the restaurant. Pros:atmosphere, food, employees was great. Cons: none Recommend? Yes, absolutely. I look forward to my next visit soon!