Ernie and I came in for an Irish lunch a day early. I had Corned beef, cabbage and mashed potatoes…read morealong with an Irish drink. Ernie had a corned beef sandwich with fries. He had a coke with his meal. I had two gift cards to redeem and it was long overdue. I am glad we came today. Always such a relaxed and happy atmosphere here. I ran right into Maryjane while I was taking a picture of the drink I ordered. I have a whole bottle of the Sister''s Vodka. Thanks for sharing g the recipe. Our Waiter-he did a great job in taking care of us. I call that, "WOW" service. Pros:food, service & atmosphere. Cons:never-none Recommend? Absolutely! This is an update from the previous reviews.

My grandma was in town visiting and was craving some fish and chips so obviously had to take her to…read moreCulhane's for lunch. We started off with the reuben eggrolls and those were my favorite. We both got the fish and chips and my boyfriend got a burger. It was yummy and the food came out very quickly!

Beer selection was ok but one of our choices was already sold out. Also the grill was super…read morelimited. I was told the fryer wasn't working and the GF pizza was sold out too. Pretty wild for a Saturday afternoon. The bartender was celiac so she understood my disappointment. Idk how but she found some GF crust for me and the chicken pesto was delicious.

Went there for a quick bite and drinks, was greeted right away and the server was so friendly…read moreexplaining all the stuff they have. They have a good range of beer / cider selection. Food menu has all the basic stuff you would expect at a bar/ brewery. We got 2 flights (total of 8 beers / ciders), fries and a hot honey pepperoni pizza. It is really awesome to be able to try so many varieties to find what you like! Pizza is decent (wish it was cooked just a bit longer) and fries are delicious. The space is open and kind of semi indoor/outdoor which I like. Overall a really good experience and will 100% be back!

I went to Whiskey Cake for a party which was in a nice size private room. Our server Christina was…read morefabulous! There were roughly 15 people at the party and she kept the food and drinks coming all night with a friendly smile. I started with the guava gimlet made with Wheatley Vodka, guava, pineapple, simple and lime. It was sweet and refreshing. We were served a few appetizers including creamy artichoke dip served with homemade chips which were tasty. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie board which hit the spot! You could top the meat cheeses and sauces on to either homemade crackers or French bread. I highly recommend the board if you are looking for something light.

This place is in a busy area of town center. It has a cool semi-upscale ranch style vibe. I was…read moresuper excited to try this place based on reviews but was disappointed. The staff were friendly but super busy due to inside volume of people. The food looks good and the steak was cooked fine, but the chimichurri had too much oil & fries were super salty. Like it was fried in it and topped off with it... I had let the person who brought the food out know (who works with the chef), and they never offered to bring me different fries. They just said they would tell the kitchen but didn't offer anything and so I didn't eat the fries at all. This plate being $38 before tax, I mean you want good fries....For the drink I got one of their mocktails which honestly was not up to par at all tasting like water and cucumber and nothing else, and I ended up ordering a soda... Again staff are friendly, but if management could pay attention a little more even when they're busy, it would help a lot, especially if someone is not happy with their food. I will not try this place again for a while as there are other places better than this that have similar dishes. Again when people are eating alone or in a group, make them happy with the food please...

I picked Tequilas D Oro for lunch recently. My son and daughter-in-law had never been, and I'd been…read moretelling them about it for a while. As always, a beautiful restaurant. It's always clean, festive and has a ton of seating depending on what you're in the mood to do. There are typical booths, a bar, secluded areas along with indoor and outdoor seating. Really nice, festive Mexican decor everywhere. Our server as with all of them was stellar. Friendly, attentive, he truly cared that we had a great experience and he helped make it great. I ordered the lunch chimichanga and it was still the size of most dinner platters. It was delicious along with the rice and beans that came on this side. The guacamole was amazing as well. There is also a salsa bar where you can get any level of heat. All of them are great. Tequilas is one of two Mexican restaurants I frequent and they are excellent. If you want some great Mexican food and a great dining experience, it's a must. I highly recommend Tequilas D Oro.

Tequilas D Oro was a bit of a mixed bag…read more The Restaurant is huge, with decor and ambiance that could host a large celebration but was barely seating 5 parties on a Holiday before a USA World Cup game. Upon being shown to our booth, the floor by the table we were seated at was extremely slippery. At first I thought it was due to a fresh mopping and they had just forgotten a sign, but it stayed extremely hard to navigate the entire meal. Let's get into the highlights: some of the freshest table side guacamole I've ever had. Made right in front of you and you get a ton for what you pay for. My lunch portion of my Yucatán Quesadilla was only $9.99 as it was a Friday and it was just okay. Unfortunately, I did have to cut it myself. The "small" margarita for $12.99 is absolutely gigantic. In fact, every drink I saw come out was of ginormous proportion and seems to be the main draw here. Unfortunately, I was a bit let down by both the salsa, as even though there was a full bar, none of the options were all that tasty. The biggest detractor was honestly the service. Our server was extremely nice on the surface, but every opportunity was used to upsell by every member of the staff. A bigger drink, another appetizer, another drink, handing us their card and asking for a review following paying. I normally never have issue with this but it became overwhelming at a certain point. This restaurant absolutely feels like it has potential, but might suffocate over its mistakes in an extremely crowded Town Center/Southside Market.

This is the spot to watch the game! There are TVs everywhere. Taylor, our waitress was sweet and…read moreattentive. The food was good and the beer options on draft were great. I would definitely come back in the future if I was a local. Good vibes.

Duvvvaallllllllll!!!!…read more Ok now that I got that out , what better way to watch football than a Sunday at the ale house with good food and beer. While visiting my cousin and former jags OL, we decided to stop in and grab some food and beer before travel. My go to is medium buffalo wings extra wet with chilli lime rub and a tall Stella beer. Service was really good and ambiance was epic as these Duval county folks love their Jaguars ! It was an awesome time

Our server Daphne was awesome. Super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable…read more The place looks amazing. Well spaced out tables, comfortable chairs, music just quiet enough to talk. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. I was truly blown away. I am very glad I stumbled upon this place.

We came here for my sister's birthday. The parking lot gets packed and sometimes you may need to…read morepark in the plaza next to Midtown and walk over. When we arrived we checked in for our reservation and even though we got here early, they were able to seat us. Since we were early we were able to order one cocktail on happy hour. I will say, I understand they want to have craft distilleries or alcohol, I wish they would have some of the bigger brands of alcohol. Some of the smaller brands just don't taste the same. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I believe his name was John. He let us know that they just launched this menu. We were a little bummed bc we were looking forward to the strip steak with Bernaise sauce. We started with the fig pizza , meatballs, and bread. Word to the wise because they have an open kitchen, if you run hot be sure to dress appropriately. It gets pretty warm in there. The pizza was delicious. I loved the combo of blue cheese and sweet figs. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was really good. I liked the bread plate, just wish there were more dipping options. For dinner we all ordered the strip with the truffle fries and the peppercorn sauce. We really enjoyed the steak, but I liked the one with bernaise better. The steaks were all cooked to our liking. They knew it was my sister's birthday, so they brought out their ice cream with olive oil and sea salt. It's different but super delicious. We will back!

In for late lunch party of 10 - reservation made and table was ready upon arrival. Gorgeous…read moreinterior bar area and main dining room area. Liked that they had some options regarding meal 1. Salad area only. 2. Salad bar plus seafood/ chicken / pork option and final overall all items. Salad bar had some good items and lots of choices. The pork belly and cold shrimp were my favs. As well as black beans and mushrooms. The seafood option included grilled baked salmon and shrimp. Both tasty. Great service and wonderful ambiance- will be back.

The meat quality isn't the best. Doesn't really matter if you ask for meat done a certain way. They…read morewill cut and serve you what they have. We were a party of 22 people. Our waitress left before us so they had a very hard time figuring out our checks in the end. Some people overpaid, some didn't pay at all lol. It was a cluster. Overall, it's nice for a special occasion. I would spend my $65 per person at a high end steak house and feel like my money was better spent.

Walking in, there's a lot going on: tastings, displays, truffles, souvenirs, etc. Music played over…read morethe speakers and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. I was one of 6 in a group and had great conversation and larger than expected appetizers. I ordered a flight of reds, broadening my tastes to explore a Tempranillo. It was my favorite, actually, and paired well with the Shanghai Short Rib! I was pleasantly impressed. I did have the crab, shrimp and lobster bisque for my appetizer, the seasonal Shanghai Short rib for my entree and the peach butter cake to finish. Truthfully, I was finished long before the dessert, but had to taste each course. It was delectable! Personally, I would've appreciated more spice in the Shanghai sauce, but it was tasty for a more general palate and customer base. There's some risotto that called to me, so I will definitely return! Our service was kind, professional and attentive without being overly aggressive nor present. It was very appreciative.

Would've had a better experience if our party wasn't seated 30 minutes after the reservation time…read moreAFTER being told the table was ready 7 minutes before the actual reservation time. Our server Frenchie also made it very clear that she's only working for tips - but she wasn't working very hard for them. Not only did she belittle our party for our ages, but also made it our problem for taking our food/drink orders late. One person in our party asked a question regarding an entree on the menu and he was met with a smart remark and little to no detail explaining the entree. Later on in the night when the whole table is done eating - we all decide to help out and clean up the table as best as we can. Frenchie decided it was a good time to make yet another smart remark about stacking the plates on top of each other. She continued to say "Have you ever been a server before?" and before really answering she cut me off to say "well then you should know not to stack the plates because you don't know if the server can handle that many plates" ... as she continued to take the pile of dishes out of my hand. If she can't handle too many plates in her hands, then she should've just waited to clear the table or politely say "i'll come back for those plates in a minute" by the end of it all , the entire table felt very uncomfortable by her demeanor towards us - of course we still tipped because we understand what it's like to make a living off of tips but to have a sour attitude and continually reminding us that you're here for tips isn't a great way of having customers coming back.

Firebirds has the best-tasting and most consistent grilled dishes in the whole city! The honey…read moregarlic chicken was excellent and so was the wood-grilled chicken. The vegetables and bread are always fresh and taste excellent. The service there is so incredibly accommodating and understanding as well. Mike the manager was extremely kind and made me and my mom's experience the best he possibly could. We will always return to Firebirds! 5/5!

Walking into Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was a warm and welcoming experience. We were greeted by the…read morehostess, and a kind gentleman even opened the door for us. We were seated outside, where there was a nice breeze and a TV. Since it was our first time visiting, our server welcomed us and gave us a few minutes to decide after explaining that we might need some time to look over the menu. Unfortunately, our server wasn't very attentive. Her energy seemed low, and it felt like she was rushing through everything instead of focusing on the small details that make for great customer service. 6/10 I decided to order the Smokehouse Burger (medium) with no onions, and added lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. The burger started off strong with a nice smoky flavor, and the tanginess of the BBQ sauce gave it a great taste. However, the burger patty itself lacked seasoning and didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The bacon was nice and crispy, which was a plus. Overall, this wasn't my favorite burger I've had over the past few days. The BBQ sauce carried the entire burger and overpowered everything else instead of complementing it. 7/10 The fries were soft and fluffy, but I do wish they had been a little crispier. Some of them also seemed slightly undercooked. 7/10

I ordered pick up from here, specifically because it qualifies for resy credit, and was super…read moreimpressed. The veggie burger was so unique, it comes with a soy glaze sauce that was delicious. A little salty, a little sweet, and I didn't miss the usual ketchup one bit. I got a side of broccoli with it which was quite good too. It had Parmesan and lemon. Would definitely get this again! The servers were efficient and friendly. I will say the parking here is a bit brutal. You can get valet, otherwise you're going to be walking a while to get to the restaurant, which isn't ideal for pick up orders.

I've been going to J. Alexander's in different parts of the country since the early 2000's. I used…read moreto always enjoy it. Recent years I have not gone as much; a few visits (not to this location but in other states) were not quite what I remembered. Nonetheless, we were in town for the night, and this location was within walking distance from our hotel. We arrived slightly before our reservation and were seated quickly. Our server came to the table and was very polite, took our drink order, and quickly returned. My wife had a glass of red wine (I can't remember which), and for me a Vodka martini with olives. My drink was good and exactly what I needed after a long day of travel. For appetizers, we ordered the Avocado Bomb, ahi tuna, crab salad, crispy wontons, and the fire-grilled artichokes with rémoulade. The artichokes were just okay, and honestly I'm not sure how much was the restaurants fault or the fact that artichokes are a pain to eat and theirs nothing to them but chewy leaves (the rémoulade was good though!). The Avocado Bomb was very good, although one critique was that, while, yes, it was crab salad at the bottom, the crab was nearly shredded, but overall a good dish! I opted for Prime Rib (as rare as they could get it to me), with au jus and smashed potatoes. My wife decided on the Carolina Crab Cakes, jumbo lump crab, chili mayonnaise, mustard sauce, French fries, and Southern coleslaw. I also opted for a side of horseradish sauce per our server's recommendation. I will say that I've ordered prime rib before in similar chain restaurants (some of them chain steakhouses), and without fail they come out nearly well done. The excuse is always because "it's precooked and it is cooked to a certain temp...blah, blah, blah". Yet, I ordered it here, and it was cooked exactly as I wanted it. Now, I won't claim it was a great cut of beef, but it was good and did the trick. The potatoes were good as well. The horseradish sauce, though, had far too much mayo in it and tasted like it. But still a dish I would order again! My wifes crab cakes were very good as well, a great amount of lump crab meat without the filler you see so often. The coleslaw was typical coleslaw, tasteless and pointless when you have a dish at market price. But the fries were good! Overall, we had a good experience; the service and food were very good. If in the area again, we would certainly return, and this may have me visit other J. Alexander's during my travels elsewhere.