Wow!!! If I could rate this higher than I 5 I would. This place was amazing. I love trying new…read moreplaces and when I looked online for the menu I was amazed at the different combinations of food. When you get there the atmosphere was so welcoming. So much cool stuff to look at. I did order a few things because they are unique and I couldn't choose just one. The food was amazing. Flavor you can't just get anywhere. My waiter Justin was awesome. I'm definitely coming back.

really cool restaurant. it was such a different vibe and a really neat experience. food was good,…read moreservice was great. if back in the area i will definitely return

First time here-- had an assortment of arcade games, dart boards, air hockey, etc. All ages are…read morewelcome before 9:00pm and then it becomes 21 and up after that. We liked this place better than the neighboring Keg & Coin. This location was more open and spread out. Had a good selection of draft beer, seltzers, etc. Bartender was friendly and attentive. I think I would go back as a fun date thing vs going back with my young kids since the games are more for older kids and adults.

Ive been and now cant wait to come back. After being on their social media I knew I would like this…read moreplace but its so much more than I imagined. My fav games like darts and pinball and the beer on tap made my night here incredible. They are so much roomier than I thought. This place just yells FUNTIMES..

Architecture is essential and Aardwolf Brewing reminds me of what you might find in Seattle, but…read moreguess what? Yeah, it's in Jacksonville. I was thinking the outside looks like they made it with Lego, but Lego from an artisan. From what I understand, it was the ice packing plant for the city, converted into a tile shop, converted into a brewery. Really love the end product. I especially love that they have Belgians on tap in Florida, where Belgians are few and far between. The Belgians here, including the hefeweizen were made with love. Before I forget, shouts out to Jeff for answering all my eclectic questions, and being a genuinely all around professional. Love your energy bro, low key and inviting, an authentically good person. The BEER: Weizen Wolf hefeweizen 6% ABV... this is the hefe I remember from Germany, banana and clove goodness BPA Belgian Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... like a party in my mouth, perfectly balanced and so very crushable Hostile Wit-Ness Belgian Wit 4 5% ABV... not what I expected, it has floral notes, is light like jasmine tea with a kiss instead of a bite at the end. And once it gets warmer it opens into something wonderful. St Anthony's Fire Rye Barleywine 10.8% ABV... slightly boozy, a semi sweet, with a delicious finish. This one is one and done. A full pour of this will send you home in an Uber. Southbank Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV... not a basic hazy, some citrus and when it warms up it is so very wonderful I didn't spend much time at Aardworf Brewing Company, but the time I spent was fantastic. The brewer here, Michael, knows how to present a diverse palet of beers right, which says everything you need to know if you want to visit. So very impressed!

I plan events for my military command and Aardwolf is hands down the best brewery we've worked…read morewith. Incredibly accommodating, very nice staff, and multiple rooms to host your event, including children. Lots of parking and have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great selection of beers and wines. I'd use them everytime if I wouldn't get groans from the people that live far from San Marco. Thank you for saving us the other day when our original brewery fell through, you guys are life savers.

I always look to my Yelp friends to get me to try new places! Charlotte invited me out to meet…read morebefore a big event right around the corner from Hardwicks- I was thrilled to see this gorgeous bar when I walked in! Great space, the vibe is moody, great space to the side for entertainment and dancing. Loved the bar, spacious, filled with bottles. I really did pop in just for a quick cocktail, old fashioned in my go to & happy hour delivered one for $8! Score! The bartender was quick and professional, she easily managed customers as they flowed in and out. I was able to cash out quickly at the end of my delicious cocktail and head out. I will be sure to return! Great spot downtown.

Stopped in for a quick drink. Hardwicks is one of my favorite downtown bars. I love the vibe and…read morethe staff. Be sure to stop in next time you are downtown!

Ruby Beach Brewing Company is located in downtown Jacksonville across from Yates Municipal…read morebuilding. It is reasonable paid parking, about $2 and hour. Inside is a little tight, but it is an old building with naked bricks, historic decor, a good sized bar and tables inside. Outside is a deck with covered tables, another area for corn hole and a food truck which has all the major bar food groups including churros. Sean was my beertender and he really was the best. They have a policy of holding your card for tabs which I really hate, but he made me feel comfortable about leaving my life in his hands. When I first walked in on a weekday during happy hour, it was pretty light, but around 4:30p the place started filling up. Happy hour is Monday - Friday until 6pm and they have 18 taps which qualify for happy hour. Plus they had 3 guest taps, both ciders. Ruby Beach has a mug club, it is about $80 for the year. You get a free beer on Tuesday as well as your own numbered mug. It is limited. So exclusive in fact that they do a raffle every August. The BEER: Crown Jewel Belgian Tripel 11.4% ABV... easy drinking, not boozy and quite delicious, this one will sneak up on you Return of the Mac Daddy Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... the description is "rye pale ale hopped with Amarillo. On the first sip I thought one note, but boy was I wrong. As it warms it has layers. And in my opinion the layers are all good, like a good lasagna. Over the Ditch 15.0 NEIPA 6% ABV... if I was in front of a firing and they gave me a last request, I might choose this beer. Sweet grapefruit and stars... love this! Grit & Glow Lager 5.2% ABV... if you have ever smelled fabuloso that is what I first smelled when I put the beer to my lips, the beer itself is just as perfumey, not for me... but if you like those type of flavors in beer, you might like this one Rosemary In the Rye Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... all day crushable pale ale, with a slight hint of rosemary, basically the Mac Daddy plus rosemary O'Ruby's Irish Stout 5.5% ABV... smooth coffee with hints of toffee, so ver crushable, but it is way better warm Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but on a side note... the bathrooms are both unisex and CLEAN. Ruby Beach has great beer, great service and personality, everything I want in a brewery. Come visit and see for yourself.

Great food! The cheese curds were large, cheesy, fried perfectly, and a very large portion. The…read moredouble burger with bacon was phenomenal. Soft bun, crisp smashed burger, and fresh toppings. The loaded tots with pork was amazing as well. Fried tots and healthy portion of smoked pork hit the spot. The cherry on top was the prices. Best prices i have ever seen in Jax for a food truck. Definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed

Had a nice lunch out at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL today to kickoff and enjoy…read moretheir Reggae Sunday season. My friend ordered us the Pork Belly Kimchi Fries, I got us an order of the Cheese Curds, and for my entree I got an order of the Asian Sticky Wings. I probably would have never ordered the kimchi fries on my own. Sometimes kimchi can be fickle and really hit or miss. It was definitely a hit here. More on the sweet and tangy side but worked really well. Fries seasoned perfectly, and the pork belly cubed and cooked to perfection. Out of all of the times I've been to Wicked Barley, these fries have to be one of the best items I've had from there. Cheese curds were pretty basic. Tasted great, but nothing to write home about. If you like Cheese curds, you'll enjoy theirs. I originally had my eye on the jerk chicken wings and I was warned by the waitress and my friend that they are REALLY hot. Jerk chicken is generally one of those thats right on the borderline of too hot for me. To give you an idea, if you're familiar with Butthutt BBQ's jerk chicken, theirs is as far as I can go for spice level. So I switched it up to be safe, and I am glad I did. Sweet and sticky, these had really great flavor inside and out. Would definitely get these again in the future. Brought a couple home to the hubby and he seemed to enjoy them too, and he normally doesn't like, what he refers to as, "sweet meat". I had three different beers in my favorite tasting style, sour. I had the PB&J sour, the mango sour, and the orange cream sour. The orange cream was my favorite of the 3. We enjoyed the sounds of the band Splittone in the background and enjoyed the whole vibe of our meal. I'm hoping to visit again on a future weekend and possibly bringing one of my pups along with me since they are dog friendly.

Heard about wicked barley from a friend. Restaurant and micro brewery…read more Considering I won a bet for dinner... thought this would be good When seated ask for paper menus unless you don't mind qr code menus. Service was good. Beer selection great Try the cheese curds to start. They are phenomenal. Candyce and I had burgers with her side fries and my side pork rinds omg the pork rinds were fantastic. Good service. Good food. Couple of gotchas but nothing much. Definitely will be back....

Had such a good experience at Bold City. Our bartender was awesome. She was so friendly and fun…read more She let us sample different beers. The prices were great. Had a great neighborhood bar type of feel to it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place to have a cold one.

According to the website, it appears they have food, but that is a different location. They do…read moreallow food to be delivered or carried in from nearby businesses. We ended up having a couple beers prior to heading around the corner for tacos. There are a wide variety of beer options and the bartender shared the story of each one's name as we ordered it. He also knew a lot of Jacksonville history so that was entertaining.

We were out running errands for the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group and stopped in…read moreat Beer:30 - San Marco over in the heart of San Marco. We'd been here before but only once prior to a Michael Jackson event at Painting With A Twist nearby. First, let me say that I made my beer choice on name alone. It ended up being a great sour red though, so I'm not mad at it. Humor goes a long way with me though, so even if it wasn't great I would've dealt with it on name alone: Cherry Busey! We only hung out for a little bit (again, we need to get home for dinner) but it would he very easy to stay for longer. You can see from the photos that they have a ton...and I mean a ton of craft beers. In addition to that, they have a big room with lots of room to kick back. Our night was delayed shortly when my wife decided to take on one of those wooden barrel puzzle. You can see her dismay in the picture of us! We both took a crack at it for a while and never did solve it, but we eventually decided we needed to let it go. You win this time wooden barrel puzzle! One other thing to note is that there's parking behind it. So if you decide to go there, don't be intimidated by what looks like street only parking. Go around behind the place and you'll be all set.

Cute spot to grab a beer. We sat on a couch and had some Coors. Will definitely be returning.read more

String Sports Brewery is, at first glance, a brewery. But spend a few minutes inside and you'll…read morerealize it's also a quiet tribute to basketball culture, local loyalty, and unexpectedly onion ring excellence. I arrived unaware of its history, but the owner's love for basketball is unmistakable, and the locals reflect that same devotion... not just to the sport, but to the space itself. There's an ease here, a sense that people aren't just passing through. I took a seat at the bar, did what one does in such environments, and ordered an IPA. It was solid... confident, balanced, exactly what you'd hope for. But then came the onion rings, which I ordered based on a subtle but unmistakable social cue: everyone else seemed to be eating them. Reader, they were correct. These were not mere onion rings. These were structurally sound, texturally precise, and philosophically complete. Large, fully cooked onions, no trace of that unpleasant raw bite, encased in a crisp, golden coating that somehow maintained its integrity from first bite to last. Crunchy, consistent, and deeply satisfying. Naturally, I paired them with blue cheese dressing because I'm from upstate New York, and that is not a preference, it is doctrine.

Went to watch the jags game today and the experience today was much improved from my last visit!…read more I had a Bullet Bob IPA that was pretty good! Would totally have it again. I arrived a little bit later than the rest of my group and they had already ordered several apps for the table. I did not come hungry this trip, so I just munched on the boiled peanuts. They were spectacular. The service was wonderful! The employees were all very engaged with the customers. And what a great place to watch the game! An abundance of TVs and what's better than hanging out with fellow jags fans?! Plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor options. And just a fun place to be. I'm officially a fan now and will for sure check this out on a more regular basis. No pics because I was too busy being blown away by the Jags performance today! Duuuuuvallllll

Spliff's Gastropub is now one of my favorite places, very comfortable and chill. We went on a…read moreSaturday night around 9:45/10pm. Service was outstanding, big shout out to Kat, our server/bartender. She gave excellent recommendations on what to get for dinner. We have talked about the food every day since going and can't wait to go back! P.S- The grilled onions are SO good. I would eat them straight out of a bowl, like chips, if that was an option!

My husband wake and bake burger was good I took some bites because my dish was a disaster…read more :( I ordered a steak sandwich and the steak was so chewy like bad bad it was so hard to chew and enjoy the sandwich the cheese and the habanero aioli was great but the steak had to be cooked frozen or super bad quality it was not worth the money the lettuce felt old you know how lettuce gets soggy after a while ? And tomatoes did to ... my husband brought me the food to the hospital it's 5 mins away it's not like it sat anywhere I just don't recommend it . It's too pricey for the quality of food you can probably get fresher food from Wendy's