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    Whiskey Jax

    3.6 (347 reviews)

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    WHISKEY JAX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Matthew L.

    Let me start by saying that it takes really good food and great service for me to give a five star review. I went on a Thursday evening for a happy hour with friends from work. Whiskey Jacksonville has a happy hour that goes from 4 to 7. It's not the best happy hour ($1 off beers) but it's not bad. Trivia also starts at 7 on Thursday and although there was no one in the restaurant when we arrived at 5:30 most of the tables were reserved for people who did not show up until around 7. We had starters. We tried the wings, the avacado fries, the chicken nachos and the fried green tomatoes. Everyone liked their dishes. No one thought they were great. There were only two waitresses so service was average. The portions sizes were good and the appetizer are shareable by two people. The place did fill up around 7:00 with trivia teams. There were only a few tables open after 7:00. There is outdoor seating but no one was sitting outside and it was a great night.

    Bloody Mary
    Jerry H.

    Averting the storm, we sailed into Whiskey Jax. I am so glad we did. Bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary Sundays was on the top of our list. Server was attentive but there was not lot to compete with. The bar was full. For a quaint time and a place to get personable with your peeps, Whiskey Jax is spot on.

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    Theresa S.

    First time going to Whiskey Jax. The waitress was very nice and helpful. The drinks are really good. Out of four drinks they all were on point. The food is okay, depending on what you're ordering. Friday nights are their live band, which we were unaware of. This spot is predominantly white mid 30's to 60's. Not a mix crowd at all. Not completely sure why....I did feel a little rushed to leave after paying the bill.

    Eggs Benedict Maryland Style also known a Crab Cakes Benny.
    Mike S.

    Oh it has been a long time Whiskey Jax. We used to come here back in 2014 when they first opened, back when we used to live on Baymeadows. It has probably been about 2 year since we were here but a friend of ours asked if we wanted to get brunch so of course we were in. We arrived Sunday morning and it was pretty empty. We sat ourselves and our waitress though I'm pretty sure she said she was actually the bartender quickly brought us menus. To drink I ordered the bottomless Mimosas ($10 great price) which were quickly brought back out to us. For my meal or ordered the Eggs Benedict Maryland Style they come with Crab cakes instead of Canadian Bacon ($10.5). As we waited for our food our waitress made sure we never found the bottom of our mimosas and was extremely attentive. Our food then came out pretty quickly. My Crab Cake Benny was pretty good. Not the best I have ever had but still very good especially for the price. All and all we had a great time at brunch thanks to our waitress doing a great job plus the good food. I also noticed there is still a lot on the menu that I plan to try so we will for sure be coming back. Till net time Whiskey Jax see you soon!

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    Sandy B.

    I've heard good things about this place.They were all true.They have Happy Hour drink specials.The server and host were very nice and informative.They have live bands that come out which is always a pleasure.$5 Manhattans COUNT ME in! The burgers are amazing and we tried this fried avocado sticks

    Meatloaf and Atlantic Sunrise Burger

    Food was fantastic! Also enjoyed the prickly pear margarita. Our waitress Hanna did a great job. My only complaint would be that the live band was too loud. We sat in a booth and couldn't hear each other from across the table. I even moved to the same side of the booth as the other person and we still had to yell in each other's ear.

    Michelle D.

    This was my first visit to Whiskey Jax and I'm so glad my friend invited me to meet her for happy hour. The service and food were top notch. We started off with the avocado fries. I love avocado and this was such a great twist on this yummy fruit. They were served with a delicious dipping sauce that I want to learn how to make. I had the spicy chicken soup of the day which was so flavorful. I loved the hot kick. My entree was the chicken caesar salad which was served with fresh shaved parmesan and homemade rye croutons. I do not eat rye, but they were so light and crispy. The lettuce was fresh and I absolutely loved the red pepper caesar dressing. And I can't forget they gave me lots of chicken. I ended my meal with the pineapple and coconut cake which was so smooth and creamy. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. And our server was very attentive and friendly. Love this spot!

    WJ Classic burger with no bun and a side salad. The burger was a perfect medium and very tasty.
    EricA C.

    "Boogie nights, ain't no doubt, we are here to party" My wife and went here to watch the Penn State game... WE ARE... (if you don't know, you don't know)! I know that I'm going to date myself by saying this, but this place kinda reminds me of a Bennigan's. It's a sports bar and, unbeknownst to me, a night club. Bennigan's didn't have a night club, but this place turns up. i'll get to the latter later. We initially sat at a high top in the bar area. We ordered a Tito's with Sprite and a lime and Four Roses Yellow on the rocks, which were priced at $10 and $6.50, respectively. Now, that's not too bad, but we didn't get another round. After we placed our orders we were summoned to the patio by one of my energetic alumni to watch the game with other Penn Staters. Our server's name was Olivia and she's definitely on top of her game so luckily she was able to continue to assist us while out there. I've said enough, you're here for the food. I ordered a WJ Classic with no bun and a side salad. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium and the pickled onions were a very nice touch. Well played Whiskey Jax. My wife ordered a salad adorned with a heaping of poultry protein. She also had the lobster bisque, which was EVERYTHING. If you have a chance, don't cheat yo'self, treat yo'self. Now, the coup de grace of the night was the unexpected band. I guess that this place has a band every Saturday night and on this night were the Boogie Freaks. This was a truly eclectic band, in appearance, but if you're a 70's funk lover (who isn't?!?) then check them out.

    Trisha S.

    This has become a Mother's Day tradition for us. We have never needed reservations in the past and today we almost weren't so lucky, but the hostess made it happen. I always enjoy coming here because the staff is always friendly and not over attentive or under attentive. The food is always magnificent as well. Today I chose the fried green tomatoes and the chimichurri steak tacos. The fried green tomatoes are a favorite of mine and I enjoy them every time. The tacos were listed at $8.50 and the wording made it seem as though I would only receive one, but it actually came with two! Yesterday I left a review of Blue Pacific Taco about the price for an unmanigable taco and their goto excuse was "We use a 6" tortilla". Well, so does Whiskey Jax and they know how to properly portion the tacos as well. Yesterday I paid $7 for 1 way over-stuffed taco, and today I paid $8.50 for two perfectly portioned tacos. Are you paying attention Blue Pacific?? Ugh! Anyways, we had a party of 5 and everyone enjoyed their meals from the blue chips, banging shrimp tacos, the hash, and the shrimp and grits. I do really wish we had a location in Fleming Island so I could visit more often. Keep up the great work and amazing food!

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    Jamaal M.

    Nice staff and very good upscale establishment. Nice for brunch, they definitely make great drinks. It's a little dim be careful to mind your limit, it will probably still be light outside.

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    5 years ago

    It's a fine place, the live music is great but its far too loud. Like it's ridiculous. Not even fun it's so loud

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    We had so much fun on trivia night here. The food was great! We are looking forward to going again.

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    Ask the Community - Whiskey Jax

    Is Whiskey Jax Baymeadows still open? We were there last night about 6:30. Outside TV’s were on, but there no cars around and the doors were locked. Door sign said open Mon 4:00, but we not see any lights on inside. Hope it’s not closed permanently!

    Good afternoon. Apparently they have not updated the sign outside. They are closed every Monday. I can only assume some of the maintenance crew had the outside TVs on while cleaning I forgot to turn them off right we are so sorry. I will try to get… 

    Is this place accommodating to vegans?

    Hi, ummm I really don't know. I didn't see any signs but call ahead to make sure.

    A new Whiskey Jax has opened in Marsh Landing (near Ponte Vedra) and I heard that it's not as good as the one reviewed here. Anyone have any comments on the Marsh Landing one?…

    Hey, Ted. When we first opened, we took some bumps and bruises (quite a few). We opened about a month too early because of some football commitments we had six months prior.… 

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    This is the perfect spot for either a formal lunch or dinner, or even a casual meal! I came here…read morewith a friend to catch up and watch the FIFA World Cup and it couldn't have been a better choice!! Our server was super sweet and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and explaining the menu and specials in detail. We started by sharing the Fried Green Tomatoes and the Crab Cake, and both appetizers were fantastic! For our entrees, I ordered the Chicken & Cheese Melt, while my friend chose the French Onion Burger. We sampled each other's dishes and loved them both! To finish, we had to try the signature Whiskey Cake, and it absolutely lived up to the hype!! It was AMAZING and the perfect ending to a delicious meal.

    We visited Whiskey Cake in Jacksonville on a Saturday around noon. It wasn't very busy, but…read moreunfortunately the restaurant seemed either understaffed or disorganized. Even though we had a reservation, it didn't seem to make a difference. We waited about 15 minutes just to find a host or hostess to be seated. During that time, we saw several other groups leave because no one was available to greet or seat them. It wasn't the best first impression and definitely set the tone for the visit. Once we were seated, the food was excellent. You can really tell that everything is made from scratch, and the quality and freshness stood out. The Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, topped with garlic aioli and Parmesan cheese, were delicious and packed with flavor. I also ordered the Kale Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, which was fresh and well-balanced with house greens, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar vinaigrette. My little ones ordered the Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Fingers with fries, and they both really enjoyed their meals. Overall, the food was definitely the highlight of our visit, but the service and lack of organization upon arrival could use improvement. If they can address the front-of-house experience, it would make for a much better visit.

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    The wife pulled me down to Jacksonville to tryout Big Crab Seafood. My daughter and wife had the…read moreseafood boil and it was a 10/10. I had the 10pts wings barbecue and crab & shrimp dip. Worth the drive from Savannah.

    This location is located in a strip of businesses with shared parking, so during dinner time it is…read morepretty busy to maneuver to find an available parking spot. Though the parking lot was busy, I was sat immediately and noticed they were not too busy on a Friday night 7:30pm - likely an indicator of the experience to come. Kaitlyn was very friendly in greeting and throughout the meal. She was obviously the only bright spot on this experience, since you see the star rating. The soda lacked carbonation in the coke, so I mentioned it tasting off to me. I switched to an Orange Fanta, and that too lacked carbonation. Ended up just eating my spicy crab combo with no drink. Which thankfully, spicy is no where near spicy at this location. Medium at best if you order spicy. Genuinely let down, especially since it is ONE cluster for $38.99. Definitely felt this was a skip, and then was shocked when the bill came... As a party of one, I was charged automatic gratuity of 12%, which is bewildering to me. Larger parties? Totally get it! But a party of one, which I was shocked but they do list on the menu of prices. I almost tipped 20% on top of the bill, until I was looking into why it was higher than I expected. Additionally, $4.99 for a soda that doesn't even have the syrup and carbonation properly calibrated?! Wowza, what a letdown for $50+ for dining alone. If you are in Jacksonville, you are surrounded by lots of good seafood places. Big crab? Personally, a pass for me.

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