Stopped into Volstead Speakeasy on a Wednesday night as a walk-in and had no trouble grabbing a…read moreseat at the bar. The aesthetic is unique with a relaxed atmosphere. I'll let the photos from other reviews do the talking, but if you enjoy a good backstory, ask about the history of the space. My mission for the night was simple: end the evening with a great gin cocktail. I started with the Donna Bella from the menu. It was well made, but I thought the bitters were a little too forward for my taste. Next, I asked for an off-menu modification: a Water Lily for Teresa, but made with Roku Gin. It was a strong contender--aromatic, balanced, and beautifully floral. If you're a fan of a French 75, this is a fun cocktail to explore. It's less citrus-forward and leans into a floral profile with a character that's hard to compare to anything else. For the final round, I went with bartender's choice. Mick asked a few questions about my flavor preferences and absolutely nailed it. They crafted a cocktail with Roku gin, snap pea cordial, aloe liqueur, egg white, lemon simple, mint, and citrus that was easily the highlight of the night. Fresh, layered, and memorable, it's a drink that deserves a permanent spot on the menu....Mission accomplished. If you're willing to wander beyond the barbershop business front and you consider yourself a spirit explorer, Volstead is well worth the visit. Go for a round...or two. If you're local, this could easily become your staple spot. For what it is, strong craft cocktail bar option. Bartenders choice is the way to go.

I went when they had the house band, pretty good music, nice easy environment, wasn't too crowded…read more I don't drink so I can't speak for that, I came for the music. The house band is pretty good, a little bit on the young side, but they seem to get the job done. OK. After the house being played a set, they had a sit in sessions with various musicians, which is always nice. The atmosphere is subtle and quiet at least for a club. Location is great, and the staff seemed friendly. It's good to have a place in Jacksonville with an environment like this and a place where you can go and listen to jazz/blues. I wish there was more like this, maybe with a little bit of older, jazz, musicians and more people who appreciate jazz as it didn't seem like the audience was 100% jazz lovers, but that doesn't detract too much especially since there's not a lot of places in Jacksonville that do what they're doing here.

What a shock! I didn't know what I was getting myself into…read moreas a nestled myself to this door that I definitely wasn't sure I was allowed to go in! Only to find the most vibe forward loungey club I'd experienced before. It was a late Saturday night and I walked in without any idea where I was going, but I was pleased and shocked! The vibe was there and the noise was loud but I was still able to talk. Lots of people chatting in groups and a dj! The drinks were delicious but also was awesome it was connected to grape and grain! So it was a double win! Check this place out for sure

Hubby and I were out and about on Friday night. We stopped in for some live music at The Parlour…read more We ordered some cocktails and enjoyed the show. I had a Don Johnson and he had an Old Fashioned. We got super lucky with seats right in front of the stage. The musicians were very talented! The vibe was chill and laidback. We will for sure be back!

Great atmosphere. This is my first experience here and i am pleasantly surprised! Smokey, dark very…read morechill!

My name is Byron my wife's name is Pamela we recently visited the district for my granddaughter's…read more21st birthday. If you're looking for a place that's beyond the mundane beyond the dinner as usual and your taste buds are craving something that's like an alarm clock because it wakes them, the food is scrumptious delicious tender mouth watering be careful with those fingers you might just bite one of them. Such a pleasant inviting environment the staff are gracious and very helpful patient very very courteous and smile so lots of smiles this is a very clean place I normally wouldn't say anything about bathrooms some of the cleanest I've ever seen it's a very charming place it will take you away it's worth the visit it is worth your time your stomach and soul will thank you. Byron and Pamela Gossett Jacksonville Florida.

We don't come here often, but I'm always pleased when we do! The cocktails are consistently…read moredelicious, they have wine and beer and even THC seltzers and liquor now. Indoor table, bar or outdoor seating, the choice is yours. I had a phenomenal paper plane this last visit - perfectly balanced and shaken, truly 5 stars. Our party sat outside for a bit then moved indoors when the sun shifted. No issues with the service and we just popped to the bar when we needed something.

Sidecar is a great Craft bar! Bartenders are truly mixologist with most drinks having multiple…read moreingredients and a bunch of house made syrups and such. They have a nice front open patio with lots of seating and attached to V Pizza so you can grab wings and pizza anytime!

Little impromptu date night before heading to an event tonight. Hubby and I hit up @bartacolife…read morebecause he's been craving it for awhile and we haven't been in some ttime. What he had: 2x Ahi Tuna Tatako 1x Campechano 1x Baja Fish 1x Roasted Duck What I had: 1x Campechano 1x Chicken Verde 1x Chicken Tinga 1x Carne Asada 1x Mojo Pork Carnitas Hubby was absolutely over the moon for the ahi tuna one. He even went as far as saying its one of the Top 10 tacos he has probably ever had. He liked the other 3 but didnt have much to say about them. He did make a comment that the campechano tacos we get from a nearby truck close to us has better ones. For me, I enjoyed each one. Best to worst (again, none were bad at all, and i loved each one) Mojo Pork Carnitas, Chicken Verde, Carne Asada, Campechano, and Chicken Tinga. I paired my tacos with their Bartaco Margarita and the hubby had himself a Modelo. If you haven't tried bartaco, I recommend giving them a shot. They're a little pricey, and yes the tacos are small, but they are elevated and the atmosphere is nice and welcoming.

Bar Taco has a great atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a second-floor bar…read morethat's a nice spot to grab a drink. The service was good, everyone was friendly. The drinks were great, and the pork belly was delicious. I was hoping it would still be served with crispy rice like it used to be, but unfortunately it wasn't. It was still very flavorful, though I think the crispy rice would have made the dish even better.

Best bartenders in the city. Excellent service and knowledgeable. Bartenders Tommy and Kenneth were…read moreextremely hospitable and polite! The cocktails were smooth and strong. Music was also a vibe. Holidays here are pretty cool they deck this place out during Xmas.

It's been a while. Glad I came in tonight. I absolutely love this bar. It's perfect any time for a…read moredrink and relaxation. It's located in the heart of San Marco Shops and restaurants. The Bartenders are nice and helpful. Pros: location Cons:parking Recommend:YES, always

amazing! had a wonderful time. good food, good drink, great staff. 1st time was this visit, but we…read morewill be back!

Dorothy's - the Oz Room Experience…read more Definitely book your group (up to 20) for this private room for your upcoming event! $40 nonrefundable deposit with a 90-minute hold on room & total spend required of $400. We celebrated two birthdays tonight ... early greetings from Darian was wonderful, but the service from Jennae was outstanding ... the Chef (Marvin?) stopped by too ... all our entrees for 20 adults came out hot and all at once & everyone said their dish was delicious! Looking for something unique and fun -- check them out!! Dorothy's Downtown (New Orleans style menu)

My husband and I went on a much needed date night tonight. I've always wanted to give BB's a try…read moreand finally convinced him! We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, they were phenomenal! Then we both decided on steak for dinner. I got the filet, and ordered it medium rare and it was perfect. My husband ordered the ribeye and his was medium, his was also spot on. Then of course, we had to get dessert. I got the German chocolate cake (this apparently isn't their normal one) and my husband got the dulce cheesecake. The waitress we had was great, and she recommended lots of tips and favorites to try. The only negative thing that I would say is that it's a bit cramped, so it was very loud and hard to hear each other at points. This was an amazing dinner. We will be back

Had a fantastic double date tonight celebrating my girlfriend's birthday! We were greeted warmly…read moreand given a nice table in the dining room. Our waiter, Evan, was very proactive & offered suggestions with menu items. We started with some cocktails, the gentlemen with the cider beer & an old fashioned. I chose a glass of bubbly & the birthday girl had the fizz cocktail. It was incredible with a fresh blackberry puree. We started with the fried green tomatoes & the calamari, both were delicious! Calamari was prepared well and not too chewy. We shockingly each chose a salad: the bistro steak, the chop chop Asian, the goat cheese, and the salmon. Each one was incredible. Mine was the chop chop and I absolutely loved it! It was HUGE and you can bet I ate every single bite. Loved it!' We finished with the brownie topped with ice cream for the birthday girl, it was extremely tasty! Thanks again to Evan for making our night! He was a fantastic waiter! Would absolutely request him in the future.