Really good, authentic food and the service was great. Fast and easy takeout. Convenient location

The last of my catch-up reviews for the day but certainly not the least, my Spice Grill review. I've been so excited to try this place because I love me some Desi food. Being as I am married to an Indian man I'm pretty good at cooking it too. So I think I'm a pretty fair judge of good Indian food. I can be downright snobby about it. So I'm happy to say this place did not disappoint. Food - 10/10. I have to say I feel very sorry for people who don't like Indian food. Indian cuisine masters spices on such an amazing level. One thing I cannot stand is bland, boring food, and this place is so far from any of those that I am immensely happy. We started with the Gobi Manchurian because I love cauliflower and spicy things. We also tried the papdi chaat. Bothering were exactly as I hoped for them to be. Perfect flavors, spices and textures. My son went with the butter chicken and I had ordered the paneer biryani. I hadn't realized at the time how big the appetizers would be so I had no room for the biryani and my son ate less than half of his butter chicken. I did try the biryani there while it was fresh to check the taste. It was fantastic. The spice levels were perfect and the fried onions on top were perfect. The raita it was served with was such a perfect compliment. I ended up packaging it all up and taking it home to my husband. I will also add that I love how descriptive their spice scale is. It's the normal scale, but they indicate where on that Desi spice level fits in versus a normal mild and medium spice level. Spiciness is definitely very subjective and I find that their scale is very accurate. I went with level seven, which is Indian spicy, which was absolutely the level I expected and hoped for. Atmosphere - 10/10. This shop is located in Bartram Park just off of Old St Augustine and 95. It's tucked away in a back corner right by Dunkin' Donuts. It has ample parking and is very fresh new building. The decor here is absolutely beautiful. It is so elegant and tasteful. This would definitely make a beautiful date night. The only thing that was a little awkward is the benches seats sit a bit high to the table. Service - 10/10. You definitely feel that very welcoming Indian hospitality here. The ownership is quite nice and welcoming very quick to explain any dishes. It's a beautiful environment with friendly people and I will definitely be back. read more

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The food was great! It was very rich. It had just the right enough spice on the food as requested. The service was great! We received all meals in a timely manner. I would highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Rice, Cheese Naan, Lamb Korma, spicy Spice Grill Special Chicken Curry. - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I ran an errand on the other side of town and found myself hungry for dinner. I jumped on Yelp and saw a friend's recent review of Spice Grill Indian Cuisine. I put their address in my GPS, and off I went. I ordered to go at the registry after inspecting the menu. I waited roughly 10-15 minutes for my order. Then I went home and had a fabulous dinner. I ordered butter naan served with what tasted like tzatziki sauce. The naan was still hot and deliscious! I ate it with dinner over the course of three days. Yes! There was so much food it took me days to finish it. I also purchased Gobi Manchurian which was freshly cut cauliflower tossed in Indo-Chinese sauce. It was perfect spicy, but not too hot. And not too heavy on the coating. The main course was Goat Biriyani with spices and basmati rice. The goat was tender and came off the bone easily. The flavors were like little fireworks going off in my mouth. I really loved this dish. If you enjoy Indian food you will love this restaurant! read more

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Ohh we all really liked this food! We were trying to decide for dinner and my daughter suggested Indian, sounds good and this place was close and new so we decided to try it, it used to be a Thai place but it was nice walking in, we got take out which was ready pretty fast (15 min) We got: Butter chicken- delicious! The old starter dish, the gateway to Indian food, lol it was so tasty, scooped up with garlic naan, chefs kiss! Chicken 65- marinated chicken that's then flash fried, served with a yogurt type dip, again delicious! Veggie biryanI- a rice dish, I wanted some veggies so got this to eat with the chicken, at first I thought it was kinda plain till I mixed it up, it had lovely veggies in there with chunks of cheese ( paneer?) so good! This fed 4 adults we all really liked it! Only comment we all agreed on was the naan was not as fluffy as we've had before it was thinner, almost crispy on parts, still enjoyed! read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Never had Indian food, but Indian food my be my favorite food ever now. I had the butter chicken with a 7 spice level, rice, and garlic naan. The butter chicken was so creamy and rich and the spice level was the most perfect I've ever experienced. Garlic naan was a nice side and even was amazing creating tacos with the butter chicken! 10/10 recommended The service was quick and easy with the food being ready within 15 minutes of ordering. The restaurant was very Indian cultured which was nice and a very trustworthy sign you're getting authentic food. Was quiet, low music, and the smell of the whole building was pure food heaven! read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have now been to Spice Grill 2 times within a week so clear to say I really like it. We came in on a Friday night our first time and had no problem getting a table. It for sure seems that most to pick up then eating in since there were only a few eating end but we saw a bunch get take out. We started checking out the menu. I will say the menu isn't huge or nearly as been as some of the other Indian restaurants in the area but they did have what I was in the mood for. Our waitress quickly took our order. We started with the Samosas of course and got and order of the Chilli Paneer. For my entrée I got the Chicken Tikka Marsala and the Chilli Garlic Naan. Ashley got the Butter Chicken and the Tandoori Roti. We both went for medium for our spice. too after our waitress broke down their spice levels. Our appetizers came out within about about 10 minutes. The Samosa were very tasty. They were fried perfectly and were nice and hot on the inside. They also came with 2 types of chutney's. My favorite was the green/mint chutney but both were good. The Chilli Paneer was also very good. So much flavor and just the right amount of spice. Plus the Paneer has that great cheese squeeze too! Now for our Curries, both were amazing! I will say there medium spice was also great for me. Had just the amount I would want. Maybe a little too spicy for Ashley but just right for me. The curry in both were so rich and flavorful and our Naan and Roti made great work of getting every last drop of it. I also really liked that the Chicken in the Tikka Masala also seemed to have been roasted in Tandoor because it had those nice grilled/burned (flavor) marks. Our waitress was also extremely friendly. When I was back a second time my friend asked for a suggestion which she was happy to give. He got the Goat Kadai which he loved. The goat was so tender and I also got to try and I enjoyed it too. I will say it is on the bone so just a head up if that's something your not able but it for sure makes it more tender and flavorful. Our waitress was also thrilled that he and myself enjoyed it. Will for sure be coming back. Last couple tips: They have a Happy Hour discount of 20% off when you dine in Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5-7pm They have great prices on drinks. You did pay a little more if you use credit/debt so if that's not for you bring cash money. read more

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Relatively new restaurant my husband and I were super excited to try! We came in on a Friday night and walked right in and got a table, we noticed there weren't many people in the restaurant. However, while we were there, tons of carryout orders were being picked up. The waitress we had was fantastic and answered some of my questions as well as advised on what heat level we should get so I highly suggest coming in and eating in the restaurant if you have the time. This restaurant doesn't have a the biggest menu, but they do have a good variety of options and all the things we had were very, very good so they are sticking to quality over quantity. As with most Indian restaurants, there were a lot of vegetarian options. However, my husband and I both decided to go for meat based entrées. I ordered the butter chicken as my entrée, and we split the chilli paneer and samosas as our appetizer all were incredible! With the Butter Chicken and Chilli Paneer I got the medium spice which provided a good amount of heat which would have been fine for one dish but was a bit much for both so I learned my lesson and will get one medium and one mild next time. A tip for the Samosas is use both sauces the complement each other so well. We also split an order of naan which was good but didn't taste any better or worse than other naan I have had. I am fairly certain I will be going here for dinner again tonight that will be the second time in three weeks for me and third time in three weeks for my husband. read more

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I've come a couple of times and ordered takeout from here as well. The food is always delicious, tastes home cooked, and the staff have always been wonderful and friendly. I also appreciate that they don't skimp on the spice, at other restaurants when I ask for a medium or hot it's often way to mild but Spice Grill is always perfect with just the right amount of burn. I love their Biryani's, Vindaloo, Korma and tikka and their Chai is always great. read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine opened its doors on Saturday 9/2/23, specializing in the popular Northern Indian dishes. It occupies the same unit of the former Tahkrai. Walking inside it offers a nice decor and ambiance, laid out with arts and wooden Indian sculptures. Simple and clean. I was immediately greeted by one of the staffs. Normally with most places, one will encounter a language barrier. Not here. The couple of staff I dealt with was nice and attentive. Food Impressions... - Butter Chicken (5/5): the curry was nice and thick and evenly spiced - Chili Garlic Naan (5/5): I decided to order and try this because not many Indian places in town offers a Chili Garlic version. Loved it. Nice spice that hits your palate. - Samosas (4/5): Their Samosas had that "Empanada" type texture vs the flaky type I'm used to. Inside filling were nice and fresh. My only takeaway that kept this a 5 star rating is the pricing. Despite having dual business hours of operation (opening at 11am-2:30pm for Lunch; then reopening at 5pm-9:30pm for Dinner), the pricing remained the same. For a Lunch "type" price point, I feel that's it's pricy. Aside from that, welcome to the Mandarin area. Looking forward to trying their other menu items. read more

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2nd visit was good too! This time tried the lunch specials and the portion size was perfect. read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Lamb Kadai - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Some dishes were good and some not so good. Didn't have any whiskey at the bar, bartender thought bourbon was whiskey.

I stopped by for the lunch special masala bowl was excellent! The curry was a good portion for $12, and tasted very fresh. It had peppers and onions in the gravy in addition to the paneer/cheese. I asked for "spicy" for the spice level and it had a great kick! Not too much, not too weak. The manager/owner was very friendly and maintains an immaculately clean restaurant. Clean, neat table setups with nice plates and glasses, etc. I'll definitely be back! read more

Absolutely Loved Spice Grill! What a gem! We visited Spice Grill in Jacksonville and had such a great experience from start to finish. The place has a modern, stylish décor with a great vibe -- the music was upbeat but not too loud, and the whole atmosphere felt fresh and inviting. We ordered Lamb Chops, Shrimp Coconut Curry, Crispy Garlic Naan, and Gobi Manchurian for the appetizer -- every single dish was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. The lamb chops were tender and full of flavor, the curry was rich and creamy, and the naan was crisp with just the right garlic kick. Service was warm and pleasant, and you could tell everyone around us was enjoying their meals too. It's rare to find a place that nails both authentic taste and modern style, but Spice Grill does it effortlessly. Highly recommend -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Fabulous Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. Sweet and Informative server. Limited wine choices. read more

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Spice Grill is top notch! 5 stars! The service and ambiance was great. I would highly recommend the experience! read more

This is the best Indian food in Jax! Worth traveling to. Try the Kofta! Also the Biryani. The spice level is intense so go medium spice unless you're an OG in the game. Atmosphere is great read more

The sweetest workers and best tasting Indian food I've had in a while. Highly highly highly recommend the butter chicken! Support local too!!! read more

The Butter Chicken is hands down the BEST I have ever had!!! The service was perfectly orchestrated and exceptional overall. Outstanding food and a very pleasant experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

Hands down THE BEST Indian food in Jax! Since their opening I've ordered weekly via Uber Eats. Due to a shortage of delivery drivers, I just made the trek from Atlantic Beach (approx 35-45 min- trust me it's worth it), and am currently salivating at the table while waiting for my food. Honestly just ask Sara for her recommendations like I did this evening. From the samosas, paneer bites, tikka masala, vindaloo, biryani- you'll be hard pressed to find something you don't love. I'm not even a fan of butter chicken, but I'm obsessed with theirs. Do yourself a favor pop in for a visit. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

So amazing!! The waitress was so sweet and took her time to ensure she didn't make my food with allergies/intolerances I have. My husband ordered the mixed platter with shrimp, fish, lamb and chicken. It was beautifully arranged! We drove 40 min to eat Indian food and it was well worth our drive! read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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It was my first time here and the food was delicious & service was great! Would eat here again! :)

Twelve of us attempted to come in for dinner tonight - we arrived right as they opened, and there wasn't a single customer in the restaurant. We weren't seated because the hostess had to go let the owner know we have a registered service dog. Not a therapy dog - a trained and licensed service dog. The owner came out and said we couldn't have the dog there. We explained that she's a service dog and he said "this isn't a huge restaurant, there's no room for her" - as he gestured around to the completely empty restaurant. We explained that she stays under the table on my feet - and he said it wasn't acceptable. I respectfully explained the state and federal law to him. He said "fine - then you can go buy a cage to put her in". That's interesting... there's no room for her to be on my feet... but apparently there's room for a cage? I explained to him that the law is very clear - and he started yelling "I know my rights". I once again explained the law and we said "no problem - the 12 of us will eat somewhere else and we'll be reporting you to the state and letting the world know about it". He became enraged and said FINE I'LL MAKE AN EXCEPTION. We left anyway. I mean seriously - who in their right mind would trust this man to cook their food after that?!?! As we left, I took a picture of the outside of the restaurant for documentation. He and one of his other employees (sneaking around the back) then approached our families and he started yelling at us again. I explained we were going to be reporting him. He said "see see I'm not denying you service". I explained that he very clearly had and that it was too late - the damage was done and we didn't trust him. He then started screaming that he had it all on camera. I just smiled and said "outstanding - you can share the footage of you violating the law with law enforcement and the world". We then left. Make sure to tell the world - if they're willing to deny SERVICE DOGS and their handlers their legal rights... what else are they doing to violate the law when it comes to your food? read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Spice Grill Indian Cuisine in Jacksonville FL discriminates against service dogs and their handlers in violation of state and federal law. - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Absolutely LOVE! Nice restaurant atmosphere, friendly and prompt service, and the food was divine - I had been craving spicy curry on the rare chilly days we get and this hit all the marks. I will be back! read more

Delicious and very tasty. Owner is very attentive and atmosphere is pleasant. The food was authentic. This is hard to find nowadays. Must try! I support small business owners that are trying to make a difference and care about their food, customers and experience. read more

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Carla and I got take away from here last night. The food is epic, awesome, and so fantastic. I had the coconut shrimp curry, Indian Hot and Spicy please and she had the Saag Paneer Medium spice. We also ordered the Onion Pakora and garlic naan. The Pakora was really good, not greasy like some places and had a really nice flavor. Naan was good to. Portion size was huge, we ate it again today. Like Italian, Indian is even better the next day! The taste was out of this world. So good. I am so happy to have found this place as I just love Indian food. Going to eat in next time so I can experience the service, but judging by how I was treated by the gentleman that took my order, it will be exceptional. Oh, and they have beer, so I had a Taj whilst I waited. read more

First timers eating at Spice Grill Indian but certainly not the last. We found this place in our last trip to Jacksonville and it is really worth to try it and become a regular there. The food is delicious and full of flavor as well as accompanied by a very nice presentation. We are fans of Samosas and Pakoras and we ordered both there...Absolutely amazing!!! We also got the Malai Kofta, Chicken 65 and Garlic Bread and they were also a big hit. I accompanied my meal with the King Fisher beer made in India, which I also like to drink when enjoying Indian food. In terms of the service and ambience, both were fantastic. Our server was very polite and answered all the questions we had without any hesitation. The restaurant is very inviting and cozy, very clean and well decorated. We really enjoyed our time there and we are planning to go back when we are visiting in the Jacksonville area again. Wishing the best to the owners and the staff!! Blessings!!! read more

Family owned business. The best Indian food in town! Always on point with service and taste and of course spice!! *****

What a great surprise! The place opened near our location not too long ago and we finally made it there. Everything was delicious, service was great. read more

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Incredible!!! I have put this on the list of places to frequent. Words can't describe the feeling I got when we walked in, when the food was served. Unbelievable, very happy. read more

The food was fabulous! The service was excellent t (thank you Sarah), and the ambiance was wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would recommend Spice Grill to anyone looking for an enjoyable and delicious meal. read more

We had been to this restaurant a couple of years ago when it was a Thai restaurant. It was close to home but the prices were a bit high, and the food was ok but not exceptional. We were very happy to find out that it became Spice Grill and was getting very good reviews. We stopped in for dinner on a Thursday evening and were impressed with the quality and service. Wait staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered the Mixed Platter to get a sampling of many dishes at one time. This included chicken tikka dry, chicken hariyali (one of our favorites!), lamb chops, fish tikka, and tandoori shrimp. Everything was seasoned perfectly and very tender. The lamb chops were a standout. The platter was delivered with a delicious sauce that elevated the experience even more. On the side we had Saag Paneer and garlic naan along with Mango lassi's and some Raita. The Saag Paneer was another standout, seasoned perfectly and with a little texture that made it better than most Indian places in town in my opinion. Saag dishes at other restaurants tend to be pureed, which isn't bad - but this one is definitely a cut above. The menu here is somewhat limited compared to other local Indian places, but there are plenty of excellent dishes and it is definitely worth a visit. read more

Absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE! Second time here and the food is so dang delicious. They definitely know how to season everything and now they have authentic Chai Tea! My soul is so happy. Have recommended this place to anyone who ask what they should eat! Check them out if you like flavor and a peaceful atmosphere with very kind servers. Their manager is so nice too! Very attentive to guest needs and wants. 100% recommend. read more

Spice Grill Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida