I've been to the Red Gill Bistro for a Yelp event prior and have been wanting to come back since. I brought one of my gfs this time and we had a great mom's night out! Charlie was the lead bartender and our server, he is absolutely fantastic!! Such a people person with such a kind demeanor! So glad we had him! We started with the potato skins, which were delish! I chose the chicken quesadilla and my friend chose the chicken tenders with fries. Speaking as someone who LOVES a quesadilla...this one was perfect!! Put together well and did not fall apart one bit, very flavorful, and the tortilla was cooked correctly and was a perfect golden color, zero burn marks!! My friend loved her tenders as well, the crinkle fries were great too! Definitely will return to try more items!! The decor at this time for the Sippin Santa is the perfect ambiance for some fun & a night out! We had a great time, keep it up Laura- you've got a very special thing going here!!! read more

Was excited to try the Luck of the Irish pop-up appetizers with friends, but we left disappointed. The St. Paddy's Day decor was nice, however the floors, tablecloth, chairs, and even the seat cushions were extremely sticky. Staff mentioned it was from drinks spilled by other guests, which really showed a lack of proper cleaning. We ordered all six appetizers but only received five, as the Guinness pub cheese never came out. The Reuben eggrolls were a 4/5 and the giant pretzel for two was a 5/5, but the other three appetizers were about a 1/5. The specialty drinks were also underwhelming. Angela's drink was mostly ice with very little flavor, especially disappointing for $15. My Irish cream drink needed ice added several times. I'm also unsure why a 13% gratuity was automatically added when there were only four of us with three separate checks. For two appetizers and two drinks, my bill came to $63 with tip. Very overly priced. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating, but she mentioned she was also the bartender, waitress and host, so it seemed like they were understaffed. Unfortunately, between the cleanliness issues, missing item, and underwhelming food and drinks, I'm not sure I'd come back. read more

Was starving and went to order a burger and fries only. I paid $23 for it. Get back to my room and the burger is red in the middle and burnt on the outside and the bun was also burnt. I would Not eat here again for this poor service! Jacksonville needs to do better than this! read more

I ordered ice tea. It came hot in a plastic water bottle. When I asked why there was no ice or lemon, she said it was freshly brewed The veggie pizza had a few strips on peppers- different colors and 3 inches of crust around the outside- the sauce was good but for $18 definitely not worth it. Cooked green beans good but maybe 1/2 for $4. I would not recommend this place! read more

I've been to the Red Gill two years in a row for their Galentines event. This year's registration fee was $20. This included a welcome cocktail, apps buffet and take home gifts. The DJ set the tone by playing a fabulous list of ladies anthems. I enjoyed the buffet which included several delicious cheeses, meats, the best meatballs I've ever tasted, olives, several types of desserts, other sweet treats and more. The Valentine's decorations were fabulous and my friends and I enjoyed the photo booth. There were several vendors on site selling baked goods, makeup, jewelry, etc. There was a drawing and I won a bottle of wine as did a few others at my table. And my take-home gifts included sweet treats, eye and face masks, lip gloss, a small bottle of bubbly and a rose. So thoughtful! I hope this continues as an annual event as I plan to go every year! read more

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Food has gone down hill and the price has sky rocketed. This will be our last meal here. Charlie was our waiter, his people skills needs improvement! read more

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Very fun and decorated nicely for the event, st Patrick's day. The food was good, enjoyed most of all the Reuben egg rolls. Also purchased a pretzel with beer cheese and spicy mustard; the cheese was not my favorite and the spicy mustard needed a bit more kick, but the pretzel was super soft and delicious on its own. Also tried the "pizza" they had on their specials menu. It was different having the mash potatoes on the pizza, but I definitely got the theme. Overall it was different but not bad. I just would have also described it as a flatbread instead of a pizza, as the assumption is that a pizza would have been big enough to share (which we were going to) but the flatbread just wasn't enough. Truly overall I liked the place, the bartender was so fun and lively and the got crowded as the evening went on. Definitely would be back to try other items. read more

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My experience so far with Red Gill Bistro is attending their special Galentine's Day event, so this review focuses on that rather than a "regular" meal. That being said, the event was absolutely lovely! I was a little concerned about what I'd get for $20, but it ended up being a complementary cocktail, a huge charcuterie-style spread with meats and cheeses, a mashed potato bar, plenty of desserts, and more -- even a lovely "thank you" gift that included a small champagne bottle and other goodies. The local vendors were great! I ended up getting some permanent jewelry and a beaded bracelet, and the consumables for sale looked delicious. From Red Gill, I ordered a tiki drink that I unfortunately can't remember the name of, only that it had both orgeat and falernum in it and that it came in a mini bathtub. It was delicious! The flavors were balanced well, and it was pricey but strong. The DJ was tuned in to the crowd's favorites, and our host (the owner?) was spectacular in making everyone feel welcomed and cared for. I will definitely be attending more events here and will check it out for a regular drink and bite soon. read more

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If you haven't been to #SippinSanta you are missing out. I booked a reservation for 20 of my besties. Preordering appetizers was easy and a great way to go with a large group. Laura was exceptional to work with. The detail was perfection. Tamika provided the perfect level of service. Red Gill Bistro is decorated from top to bottom. Santa visited and it snowed. The star of the show is the Christmas themed Tiki Drinks. So delicious! Thanks to Laura, Tamika and Charlie for making our night perfect! read more

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I was staying in the hotel and wandered down to get a bite to eat. It is an inviting little spot, festive decorations. Charlie made me a Long Island, that was little sour, but he fixed it right up, nice and strong and only $12. Everyone in the restaurant raved about how good the food was. I ordered food and took it back to the room. wings and a salad. Don't order the wings...they were old and dry and expensive, no fries with it. You know, how when you get to the bone it is dark and superdry. Yeah, order something else... but Charlie will cheer you up and make you a great drink! 5 stars for him! read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Charlie - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Always a joy. Especially during their pop up events! Great date night spot to chill at. Good drinks and food. read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Snoop Higgy Hog - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Another great pop-up! The Valentines event was awesome We had creative themed drinks and delicious appetizers. Really amazing time. Can't wait for the next one! read more

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Checked out the Sippin Santa pop-up at Red Gill. We decided to go early because it can get busy. We sat at the bar and all the staff was very personable. Tried the Tom & Sherry, Secret Santa and the Silent Nightcap and all 3 were delightful! Of course the decorations were very cute and I loved the fireplace on the tv. read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Tom & Sherry and Secret Santa (the best coquito I've ever had) - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Huge, well deserved shout out to the Red Gill Bistro!!! I was recently fortunate enough to try them out for a Yelp event. The Christmas Decor is unmatched, their food excellent and their service impeccable. Rarely do you see a crew that is entirely interchangeable and serve food and make the perfect drink. Everything I tried at the Yelp event hit and I want to bring special attention to the Spam fried rice which is just perfect. After the Yelp event, the crew at work was looking to have a dinner to exchange Secret Santa gifts. I knew this was the perfect place. Tamika was our waitress and she was just a star. We had a party of 17 and no one waited or needed anything at any point of the night. This time I tried the chicken quesadilla. Another example of simple things done in an excellent way. Fresh, tasty, the perfect amount of chicken, cheese and vegetables. Decadently good. Everyone on our party enjoyed their food and the experience. I love that this place is right down the street from work. I do believe we'll become regulars. I highly suggest you give the Red Gill Bistro a try. Especially at Christmas, you'll be blown away. read more

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We were out of town for the Yelp Elite event but that wasn't going to stop us from checking out the Sippin Santa Pop Up at the Red Gill Bistro. We came in on a Friday night and I will say it was already starting to get packed but we were able to get a spot at the bar. I will say they did an amazing job decorating too couldn't believe how good it looked. We of course started with some Christmas drinks. I went with the Jingle Bird which of course is bourbon based but also has Pineapple Rum. I will say this tasted great and I have to find out what's in that jingle Mix. I will say too, bourbon and Pineapple Rum can have you hurting the next day so play it safe. The drink are on the pricier side ($18 for this one) but that's what comes with pop ups. We of course had to order the pop up food too. We got the Spam Fried Rice, Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs, and the Sticky BBQ Chicken. Our favorite was for sure the Spam Fried Rice I could have eaten this all night. Keep the Spam Fried Rice coming. The Sticky BBQ Chicken was not what I expected but still good. They were BBQ'ed drums so good thing I'm a big dark meat fan. Now of course one drink was not enough so Ashley and I had to split the North Pole Bowl. Santa sitting in a liquor pool... I had to give it. I was also very good and for sure great for sharing with friends at $34. We help they keep doing this next year and maybe even start doing different themed pop ups. read more

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Worst meal that I've had in years. The brisket was dry, it cracked when you bent it. The brisket was more like beef jerky. The garlic bread tasted rancid. The corn on the cob was so mushy. It tasted like it had been in the water for a very long time. I would not recommend going to this restaurant ever again. read more

My sister and I continued to celebrate my birthday in Jacksonville to visit family and friends. The Red Gill Bistro is connected to a hotel. Charlie was the bartender, host, and server. I must say he worked hard. I ordered mild wings and potatoe skins. Both were fresh and delicious. The drinks are great. Thurs, Fri and Sat is spoken word in the Tiki Bar Lounge. read more

I was introduced to the Red Gill Bistro thanks to a Yelp event and attended a Galentine event this week (which was fabulous!!!) and then some of our group migrated out to the restaurant bar. The event was held in a private room, so not to interfere with regular dining guests. I adore their decorations for holidays- they really are top notch for making you feel festive. The bartending staff is also top notch. We all ordered old fashioneds and Debbie commented to the bartender that they should have the black cherries for old fashioneds and Laura- the manager- rescued our cocktails by breaking out the biggest can of boozy, black cherries! Heck YEAH!!! I cannot wait to come back and try some seafood. And psst, psst- they are hosting a St Patricks event too!!! Can't wait! read more

What a fantastic experience last night. The food was tremendous! Huge! :). The staff were amazing! A great time was had by our whole table. I heard the drinks were unique and very cute with special glasses. Highly recommend for dinner, special gatherings, girls night out. It's inside the Wyndham. You can book a room too! read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE. We heard about their Christmas pop up type bar, so 22 of us went to check it out at 10:10 on the Saturday night before Xmas. I went in before the huge group and asked the bartender if they were still open since their instagram said they were open until midnight, she said she would have to check and walked off. And few minutes later , Charlie, walked up and said "I don't know what I need to tell you but we aren't serving anymore". He was loud and aggressive to the point I was in tears walking away. It was so unnecessary to talk to anyone like that. He claimed he had already talked to somebody in our group, but was no confusion it was not us. Christmas pop up bar only has a limited time, and Charlie made it even more limited. read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Clearly sat they are open until midnight. But are very rude at 10:15 the Saturday before Christmas. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Family visiting from out of town so We went to experience the Christmas Pop Up. The decorations were beautiful yet the drinks in special glasses were just a "cute" but expensive gimmick! Anyway... when it came time for bill I was not presented with "bill" just told the amount and to add tip if I wished ( 3-0 % which i thought odd). When I asked for bill to be emailed it was THEN I realized I had already been charged for service charge and gratuity! This was NO WHERE noted on drink menus (as that was reason only for our visit) and I was not informed at time she told me bill amount. Very disappointing that businesses have to operate like this. read more

Tameka was our server and she was hustling running the restaurant all on her own. I had a taste for raw oysters and my mother and I walked across the street from the Marriott hotel for a good vibe. There was ongoing happy hour although I do not drink. My mother ordered an apple martini and she told me that it was prepared very well with no house well selection. I ordered an unsweet tea and it was filled with lemon flavored. Very nice and refreshing! The oysters were perfectly presented with horseradish. I ordered my typical dozen. I love soul food! Ended up adding on some collard greens which were a bit salty for my taste but overall, I could offset the saltiness by mixing it in with the Mac n cheese and red potato's. Overall, highly recommend this place and will return. Everything priced fairly. read more

The Red Gill Bistro - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Sippin Santa was a good time. Drinks were delicious. I had the cheeseburger , it was very good. read more

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I am a fan! As we entered and sat down at a table by the bar the server came over introduced himself and the other staff member. Assisted us in a drink suggestion and also told us about the food. Very helpful very kind! The food was really good we enjoyed our entries and the sides were unique to us but delicious. The other patrons at the bar were friendly and easy to strike up a conversation. There was a larger party of about 8-10 but they were not too loud. I would revisit this place if I was in the area again. read more

The Red Gill Bistro - One of 3 TV and some seating - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Cozy, warm and relaxing holiday setting as I dined this evening for the kickoff to "Sippin Santa" Pop Up. Enjoyed my fav mocktail drinks and also some ice cold NA Heineken beer! Amazingly delicious food. Great and tasty portions served. Management and staff are wonderfully friendly and professional. This is my official holiday themed bar/restaurant to enjoy the remainder of '23. Looking forward to many more great drinks, conversation and delicious food at The Red Gill Bistro! read more

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Beautifully decorated for the Christmas pop up event, my son and I stopped by to check out the decorations! Laura made my son a fun mocktail in a tiki glass and he felt very adult. I enjoyed the sippin Santa! We will be coming back soon for dinner! read more

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This was amazing after a long drive and probably the best bake beans I have ever had highly recommend this place and Charlie was on top of the service our drinks not got below half read more

Christmas is here! Enjoy great food and fantastic cocktails at this Christmas Pop-up bar location. The staff couldn't be nicer and this is a wonderful location for a date or happy hour with friends or colleagues. read more

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We went to the Red Lei Lounge, inside Red Gill Bistro. It's like a little tiki bar tucked away in the back! You do need resv. Great snacks/appetizers and fun fancy tiki drinks. Adorable atmosphere and great staff. The volcano is a little hoaky, but they've done a nice job on the tiki theme. Also a stage with either a singer or dancers too read more

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I came here for the Sippin Santa preview and had a blast, so I came back for the full experience. I absolutely love the decorations of the bar area and tables- it really puts you into the holiday spirit. The staff were incredibly sweet and explained everything about the drinks and menu. Aside from the pop-up experience, I had never heard of the Red Gill Bistro before and am so glad Yelp told me about this place! It's a hidden gem and underrated. I really like the location because there's plenty of parking and you don't have to worry about crazy traffic getting in and out of here. read more

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Christmas Pop up was an epic failure! We (4 of us) sat there for 10-15 minutes scratching our heads trying to figure out the menu. Nobody ever came to even get a drink order in that time so we left. read more

As a food business owner myself , this is the most disappointing meal I've had. Before we even get to the meal . The system was down and didn't have prices available on the menus . Also no paper menus. The wings i ordered came out and were Mid at best . No seasoning at all , I order a 10 piece with a side of fries and two drinks . The meal came to $42. I recommend no one else eats from this place with all due respect . As a business owner myself this is unacceptable! read more

Very nice place to get together with some friends , we ate light appetizers and the drinks we very good our waitress was very attentive and we all enjoyed the dancers with the light show read more

Great service despite being alone ( bartender / waiter), Charlie did an awesome job! Food was good and the restaurant was nice great ambiance. read more

What a wonderful little gem! The food is excellent with a wide variety of choices and the bar tender, Charlie, makes everyone feel welcome and makes delicious drinks. We visited the Red Gill Friday & Saturday evening and going back for a cocktail this evening. Need I say more?! Charlie is the best! read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Here's their caprese salad and Charlie's signature cocktail... yum - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

While staying at the Wyndham Garden hotel, my friend and I went down to the red Gill bistro for an appetizer and a drink. Charlie, the bartender is awesome. He makes classic cocktails and has some signature cocktails of his own. I highly recommend it. In fact, we're going there tonight. We went there last night and we went there the first night we came in. read more

It was such a great experience! Loved the Christmas theme. Charlie greeted us with a warm welcome. He provided excellent service at the bar as well. Abby also would check in. Great food and drinks! I will def be back! read more

The Red Gill Bistro - Drink menu - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I really don't like to leave less than favorable reviews. Alas, I must. The wait staff were friendly but that's really it. Also, they had a special tiki pop up holiday event so it was decorated cute. One thing you should be aware of... they add a gratuity to the tab but it's apparently noted on the back of the menu. I didn't question the high bill until after I completed my transaction including a 20% tip. What you really want to know about is the food... Ribs poorly cooked to the point you need to have the strength of a pro wrestler to wrench it off the bone. Husband had a hard time even cutting them apart. Smoked street corn all heat, no flavor. Collards so flavorless my husband didn't even bother to finish them. This is virtually unheard of for him. Cuban sandwich could've been good but there was so much burnt flattop detritus stuck to the bread I could barely pick around it. No it was not merely toasted. It was covered with large black chunks of burnt matter from the flattop. The fries were really good. My friend who invited us said her smoked chicken and baked beans were good but, to be honest, her nickname is Trash Panda. Take that for what it's worth. Needless to say, I did not take photos. read more

Amazing! We went to review their pop up event for St.Patrick's days! The bartender was so nice and helpful, she gave great suggestions! The Potato pancakes were fireeeee! I will absolutely go back for them before the event ends. The Shepards pie was hot and the potatoes were so good! Both drinks we tried were amazing and with every cocktail you get a free shot! Run to this event and let them know 904 Food Bai sent you! read more

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This place has really come up. Lots of events and fun things happening and the food is great consistent now and yummy. Try the burnt ends you won't be sorry!!!! read more

The Red Gill Bistro - The bar area - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida