We had dinner at ClarkeBros over in Riverside this evening. They're at 2545 Riverside Avenue, right…read moreacross from St Vincent with parking available at the side of their entrance. This is one of those places that we love but haven't been to in far too long. We both tried things that were new to each of us tonight as well, which was cool. I ordered The Ole Smokie, with everything on it and choose cheddar cheese. My first thought when it was brought to the table was "oh, I'll probably have to go at this with a fork & knife" but I decided to give it a shot as intended. I'm glad I did because the bread held up surprisingly well! As far as ingredients go, the brisket was good and smokey. There was a good mix of everything else and more than enough cheddar. My wife ordered the Chicken Cheesesteak. She also had a choice of cheese and she picked whizz. The thing that separates this from what people might expect is that it's chunks of chicken, not shredded chicken. She said that's not a bad thing at all, just a change from what some might exoect. She thought it was a welcome change. She liked their cheese whizz a lot and liked the roll as always, so she was glad she tried it. It's worth noting that both sandwiches were big enough that we both took half of each home. I didn't get the name of the two people that were working there this evening, but I'd still like to give then a shout out. They were both incredibly patient with the customers ahead of us and they didn't make us feel rushed even though we were there fairly close to the time they close on Friday evenings. Another good visit to Clarke Bros. Here's hoping it doesn't take us so long to get back here again for the next visit!

Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

I've gone my entire teenaged and adult life ordering maybe 3 burgers over a couple of decades, now…read moreI wake up thinking about the texture, taste, thickness, seasoning and freshness of the beef at Pinegrove Market and Deli! My go-to is the Hoss burger, because I love the onion rings and special sauce, but their steaks (ribeye and tenderloin) are also perfectly aged and fresh off the butcher block. This is a small deli with seating tucked away on a neighborhood street where you're guaranteed to be greeted with a friendly smile by someone willing to answer any questions you may have. It's an older building but they're serving up bistro quality food. The menu is written on the wall to the right of the register, but they also have a printout. If you're prone to decision overwhelm and don't want to order 14 things, you can also look at the menu on their website! If I lived in walking distance, I'd come here twice a week. They also sell beer, wine, salads, sandwiches, and chicken tenders and fried fish! Can you tell I'm obsessed with this place?!

I've driven by it thousands of times and never knew it was there! First time last weekend and the…read moreOrtega was delicious the potato salad was the winner here. So fresh and creamy. What a perfect lunch. I'll definitely be back to try more.

Flavor passport activated!…read more I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Living on the Westside the food options are not the best. But this cute gem that is tucked away you can miss it and I hope you don't! I would be remised to say I don't want to write this review but sharing is caring. The food....whew; made with LOVE! From walking in the service was so great I was greeted with a smile and the server was great when it came to taking my order and explaining the menu to me. I was so confused on what I wanted but I settled with the rice plate and had black beans, yucca fries and pollo à la plancha. Whew the flavors the flavors.....the beans were so fresh, then the chicken (pollo) you can tell how well it was seasoned and juicy from the very first bite to the last. The set up inside made me feel like I was in a Cuban cafe. I loved the vibrant colors in the restaurant. Needless to say I will be back to try more items off the menu! Side note. The pink landline phone is cutest.

Decided to check out another location for 1928 Cuban Bistro and try something new…read more Food--9/10. The steak was a little tough and with plastic utensils and a slick plate on table surface, I almost knocked out my cafe bombon several times. The flavors were good though and the egg was fried perfectly. The torta was as delightful as could be. So crisp on the outside and warm and tender inside. Service--10/10. My order was taken quickly and delivered in an appropriate amount of time. They ensured I had utensils as needed also. Atmosphere--8/10. It's a good location right on Roosevelt Boulevard near the target with ample parking. I only complaint here is this is the second location I visited and the decor of this one feels more sterile and less welcoming.

One of my GO to spots for lunch! It's absolutely delicious…read moreif you like Cuban/ Puerto Rican food it's a must!

Cuban Mixta with chicken is AMAZING!!!! Go here, try the…read morefood, talk to the owners, learn about Puertorriqueño culture. This place has been here for a while and the owners have a beautiful story. It's kid friendly, featuring a smaller serving-size menu for the little ones. There's a pastry bar when you come in and super attentive staff. Only thing I'd avoid is the coffee in the future, ironically.

We've been going here since the 70's... Love seeing the same owners for all these years. They have…read morethe best french fries in town It's definitely a westside favorite, I uually just call my order in and get it to go... Always consistent and never a disappointment

My family has been coming here since before I was born...and I'm 40 now! Uncle Charlie's is truly a…read morelocal staple with consistently great food and so many memories tied to it. I love the stuffed shells and turkey sub (they seriously have the BEST mayo on it). My mom always got the lasagna, my dad loved the steak sandwich with peppers and onions, and my grandfather always ordered the family pizza for everyone. We still love Uncle Charlie's! And it's been a family tradition for at least 4 generations!

My husband and I got food here thinking it would be a delicious hole in the wall since it's always…read morebusy in the morning. WRONG. I got the Philly cheesesteak. Hubby got an Italian sub. So wrong on so many levels. The Italian sub was not flavorful. It literally tastes like they put cheap Italian dressing on some cheap meat and American cheese and called it a day. The Philly was horrible. The meat, fine. The toppings??? BANANA PEPPERS????? American sliced cheese with shredded beef and canned mushrooms. CANNED. I got food poisoning later on from it all. I will say if you go make sure you look at reviews first on what's popular. Giving the benefit of the doubt we didn't get something good... BUT.. If you are a restaurant you shouldn't be serving crap food anyway.

I swung through this drive thru during lunch one day based off proximity, price, and prior ratings…read more They were not wrong, y'all. I drove straight up to the speaker, told her I hadn't been there before. She suggested the Steak in a Sack and I went for it. It comes w grilled onions, and I added mayo, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Next time I'll skip those (chz was ok, basically American, the L&T were messy and didn't add much IMHO). The pita was super fresh, the fries (I got mine seasoned) were piping hot. It was delicious. My only beef was that the drink that came with (I got 1/2&1/2 tea, tasty) was maybe 20oz and a bit small, I thought. Overall, great lunch spot n

Heida The manager had a beautiful smile at the front counter helped us out. I was very indecisive…read moreon my sandwich, but she helped me pick out a great sandwich. It was delicious. Come by and check her out.

Stopped by Larry's Giant Subs on Roosevelt Blvd and grabbed some subs for lunch. The sandwich was…read morefresh, loaded, and full of flavor, definitely lives up to the "giant" name! The ingredients tasted fresh, and everything was made just the way I ordered. Service was friendly and quick, which I appreciated. The shop itself was clean and laid-back. perfect for a casual lunch stop. Overall, a great spot when you're craving a hearty, no-fuss sandwich.

Excellent food! We…read morewere visiting the town and looked for a highly rated unique cuisine and found this place. The place is nice inside, welcoming and selling some cool things alongside the food items. We both had a platter, one with falafels and the other with the marinaded chicken. They played had incredible salad and a red cabbage salad. Both were excellent! The bread was sold and warm and very fresh too. Then there was some white rice included and it was delicious too! It was jasmine rice and very tasty. We will have more items in future visits. Also, the platters came with a cup of their lentil soup, which for us was slightly different as it must have been made with tomatoes. Stop here and give them a try. You will love it!

I can't even begin to explain how much I loveeeeeeeeee Bodrum. I lived in Sicily and was overseas…read morefor a few years when I was in the Navy, and Bodrum's incredibly fresh food brings me right back there with each and every bite. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. My usual go-to will be to start with the Shepherd Salad and one of the Shish Kabob or Gyro platters which comes with your choice of shish or gyro meat, rice, salad, and some kind of carrot or cabbage drizzled with an olive oil mix dressing. Just delicious and hits the spot every time. I've eaten at Bodrum a handful of times, but have ordered for delivery probably a bit more and everything is just as good as if you are sitting right there in the restaurant. However, I do love eating in because the ambiance of the restaurant is wonderful with the owners not leaving out one detail to make diners feel right at home. We are so lucky to have such a wide swatch of Mediterranean restaurants throughout Jacksonville. Bodrum is right there at the top.