Stopped to have a drink after an event. Malia was our bartender and she was the best! She has the…read morebest personality! They have a full bar. Great time she gave us great conversation! Place is clean free popcorn and pool table.

I've attended a quarterly event this year that takes over the Aloft lobby & each time Carissa has…read morebeen the bartender. She makes handling the crowd look effortless & makes fabulous cocktails including a themed one for each event.

Marbell was an amazing waitress! Her customer service was excellent from start to finish. She was…read morevery friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She had a great attitude and made our experience even better. Definitely one of the best waitresses we've had! Thank you, Marbell, for the great service!

There is very little not to love about Tequila's D'Oro. The restaurant has a great vibe, the…read moreservice is excellent, and most of the food is fantastic. The space is a good size, with plenty of TVs for watching sports. I can only imagine how packed and lively it must get on a big fall football Saturday. We started our meal with the Fresh Table Golden Guac, ordered "all the way." It included tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, sea salt, freshly squeezed lime, and, of course, freshly peeled avocado. This is a simple dish, but it delivers a not-so-simple flavor. The jalapeño adds heat, the onion brings savory depth, and the cilantro and lime give it a bright, fresh finish. Trust me, you do not want to miss this starter. My wife ordered the fish tacos, which came with three white fish tacos on flour tortillas topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and avocado. They were served with rice and black beans. These were some of the best fish tacos we have ever enjoyed. The pieces of fish were large, perfectly fried, and had just the right amount of breading. My wife also really liked mixing the rice and black beans together. Unfortunately, I ordered the Tacos de Borrego: three slow-simmered lamb tacos with onions and what I believe were parsley sprigs. This dish really missed the mark. The lamb was very dry, which made it seem significantly overcooked. On top of that, two of my tacos had large chunks of bone in them. The dish was served with Arroz Amarillo (yellow rice), refried beans and cheese. Normally, I would have taken at least one star off for a dish like this, but we loved the restaurant and the other two dishes so much that I could not do it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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!

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.

Just went for drinks. Small little bar. Eclectic inside. Drinks fair priced. We didn't order food…read moretoday but it looked and smelled wonderful

We had dinner at Rustic Bistro 21 on the Southside of Jacksonville, just south of Arlington…read more They're at 3980 Southside Blvd, just south of Beach Blvd on the west side of the road. We've been here once before. We really liked it but it's been a while since then. We started with the Pao de Queijo, which is the cheesy bread you usually get at a Brazilian steakhouse. We both love this kind of bread and theirs was fantastic. I ordered the Pinanha Rustica and I am so happy that's what I settled on. I ordered the beef medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. The Chimichurri sauce was good but honestly, the beef didn't need the help. The thing that surprised me the most was how much I loved the Biro-Biro Rice as a side. It was a really unique combo of things I've never had together before. I would probably go back and order an entree of just that if they offer it! My wife ordered the Costela Ao Molha Madeira Com Risotto de Parmesao. She really liked how the risotto was super cheesy. She said it actually reminded her of the cheesy bread. The beef short rib was very tender and juicy. She said it was a simple dish that added up to something special. We rarely order dessert but decided to split the Petit Gateau de Doce de Leite. It was so rich, dense and delicious. The pecan ice cream with it was great as well. It was small but enough for us to split. I'm bummed I forgot to get our servers name because he was fantastic. We really need to not go so long between visits because this visit was just as good as the last one. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is fresh, authentic, and full of flavor, with good…read moreportions that leave you satisfied. What really sets this place apart is the personal touch--the chef comes out to greet guests, makes sure everyone is enjoying their meal, and takes the time to get to know his customers. His kindness and passion for the food create a welcoming atmosphere that is hard to find. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and has great vibes, making it perfect for an intimate dining experience. If you're planning to come with a larger group, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Families with young children will appreciate the thoughtful touches as well. They provide crayons and paper to keep little ones entertained while waiting for their meal. Great food, wonderful hospitality, and a warm atmosphere--I highly recommend this place!

Ended up in the area by mistake and found this place in walking distance to our hotel. I absolutely…read moreloved this place. The vibe was great and the food was delicious and the service was on point. Definitely can see why the locals pour into this place. The sausage roll appetizer was out of this world and the dipping sauce was killer!!!! My fish and chips was the best I've ever had and it was even better with the TV's covering college football. Amazing!!!! Place!!!

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!

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...

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!

For starters this place was very cool and the atmosphere is exactly what you're being told to…read moreexpect. We went for a birthday party and had a reservation made for our entire party. Just some information to know it is primarily a bar, they only have about 6 appetizers to order from. The appetizers were good and came out very quickly. The first thing that caught my attention was the amount of times they put food down at our table we did not order after about the 3rd or 4th time of this happening it seemed to be something they do to up the bill in hopes you don't notice. The second thing that thoroughly surprised and bothered me was after ordering another round of drinks, the second the drink was put at our table the waitress came over to check us out. No one had asked for the bill so we were all confused as to why we were being told we needed to close out, especially since we had just ordered more drinks. The waitress tells our party they have another reservation coming and they need our table... We all scramble quickly to leave so there's no issue and once we were outside that's when we realized there was no time limit on our table nor did anyone ask to close out the tab. Thankfully the hula dancers and our own group made the experience great however this place is very clearly a money grab and should not be accepting more reservations than can be handled as it completely ruined the end of our experience.

Immaculate. Stunning. Great Vibes. Stumbled upon this some…read moreIG posts , took a chance and walked in. While reservations are required, Laura the owner , was gracious enough to let us get transported to this wonderful place you see here. First off, this place is everything! The details from ceiling to wall to all the fixtures, it's very immersive, you are in the islands sir or ma'am! Goodbye Jacksonville! We were seated up front where performer Kalani Rose set the mood and infused the air with her lovely voice. The tempo was upbeat, the volume was just right, allowing for intimate conversation and lively chatter alike. Great for date nights and group outings. We ordered food including Aloha Sliders, Huli Huli Wings , and Furikake Fries. Food was good, would've loved more of the glaze on the mini burgers tho! The drinks we ordered included Mai Tai (rum based w/ orange ) and Halekulani (bourbon with pineapple orange and lemon) , these were delicious. A bit on pricey side but strong! But, you're paying for the presentation and the atmosphere! If you've ever been to the old tiki lounge off baymeadows from years past, this one is much better! The entire staff is so cool. Like really chill. Hubby and I really enjoyed our visit here! I'll bring the ladies next time!

When looking for a dinner spot, I noticed an opening on Open Table. I peeked at the menu, and…read moredecided to try out this location. I'm very glad as my server was very friendly, and the dining area was very cozy. What I Ordered: - 4oz Filet Mignon (Brussel Sprouts, Whipped Potatoes, Gorgonzola Butter, and Braised Shallot Sauce): Just the perfect amount of meat. With the amount of sides, I was absolutely stuffed and satisfied as the combination of flavors was perfection. - Dirty Vodka Martini with Blue Cheese-stuffed Olives: A perfect martini after a work day as I traveled to Jacksonville for work. I'd definitely return if I'm sent to Jacksonville for work, and would recommend for anyone living or visiting in the area.

We had high hopes for this spot. I know they claim their pasta is made fresh in house but didn't…read moretaste like any freshly made pasta I've ever had. Thick chewy noodles that stuck together. The Alfredo sauce was flavorless, watery and just all around awful. Soggy bland chicken parm. I even tried my friend's Lugo and he said it tasted like a boxed meal. To top it off the meatballs did not taste homemade and the table swore they were premade frozen. Sadly most of the party we were with didn't enjoy their meals but we were there for a birthday and all decided to keep it to ourselves. It wasn't a busy night and our poor server seemed all on her own for the most part. Dishes piled up and expected someone to come help her clear for the party or refill drinks. She did the best she could. The only redeemable dish is the pizza. The godfather pizza was great with crispy edges and full of flavor. Please just stick to pizza! Pleaaaaassssseeeee The food photographs well but oof I couldn't even eat my dish.