Great food, especially the lamb. Great service, especially Devon. Great atmosphere, especially in the rain. Parking is tricky.

To begin: Our server, Bella, was very good and knowledgeable. There were four of us, so we tried different menu items, but everything was fantastic. The feta and goat cheese are made from sheep and goat, which matters to those with allergies/sensitivities to dairy. This also made the dishes taste better. We WILL be going back. All four of us agreed it was the best restaurant meal we've had in Jacksonville and we've eaten at all the best places. A surprise and treasure. read more

This place is gorgeous and a wonderful location BUT the parking is ridiculous. My husband drove around for 30 minutes to wait for street parking. The food was pretty good but the menu was very limited. If you're not crazy about Aegean seasoning, there's very little to choose from. I think they could greatly benefit from expanding the menu to include a few more options. My son in law ordered the fresh fish (which was on the menu) and was told that it had been removed from the menu and would not return. I would love to return to this place based primarily on aesthetics but they do need to work on parking and expand their menu a bit. Service was great! read more

Last night my friends and I did not want to wait the 3.5 hours at Anejo to eat dinner, so we walked over to Alder&Oak for a Mediterranean dinner instead. The ambiance and atmosphere was nice and we had the perfect weather for outdoor seating. We had a group of 7 and we were seated within 15 minutes and drinks brought shortly after. I went with the Chicken Souvlaki and it was just wonderful and full of flavor. They used breast meat, and it was a little bit on the drier side, but wasn't a big deal and didn't really take away from the flavors at all. Served with pickled onions, pickled cauliflower, tzatiki sauce, french fries and an arugula and tomato salad, this dish as a whole was delicious and I finished every bite. I would definitely love to pop back in for a date night with the hubby (wink, wink Jesse Smith) because there were plenty of items on the menu that I want to taste as well. Service was friendly and warm. Tucker was our server and I can't say enough kind things of the level of service last night. read more

Alder & Oak - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Our experience at Alder & Oak was mixed. Some dishes were excellent and others missed the mark. We ordered the A&O mezze, tartare crudo, grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, and grilled king prawns. The prawns were delicious! They were so well seasoned and succulent. I wish there had been more on the plate! The octopus was also good. The tartare crudo sounded interesting given the Mediterranean flavors but it was bland. The chicken souvlaki was overcooked and very dry. We couldn't finish the chicken. For dessert, we ordered the galatopita, which was a semolina milk pie, which tasted almost like a custard. We dined outside and it was freezing. But it was a lovely patio on which to enjoy a meal in warmer weather. read more

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Went here with friends. We were all 9 on our table and we had an incredible time. They did an amazing job transforming this place in to oasis. Service was great, food was amazing ! I ordered the roasted cauliflower and the grilled octopus and those two dishes was delicious! Parking was a little bit tricky but we managed to find a parking spot. This is a great place for a date night and bonus point is the rooftop bar. read more

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This place is operated by the same owner as Southern Grounds. Parking is an issue. There is valet parking on weekends only. You cannot park at the open lot next to the building because it is reserved for customers at Arepa Please. So you'll have to find street parking or the parking garage across the street. Rooftop bar does not have a good view. It is on the second floor so you won't see St. John's River. Instead, you'll see the FIS building and traffic. Food is subpar especially for the price. Had the Chicken Souvlaki which was dry and overcooked. Fries were a little soggy. Pita bread was underwhelming. read more

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Me and my wife went here for my wife's birthday celebration dinner. I must say it was one of the best Mediterranean restaurants that we have been too. I called in to make a reservation and it was nice and easy. Once we entered we were greeted and made to sit right away. For drinks we had Cucumber Dill Lemonade and Tropical T, both the drinks were refreshing and very nice. For dinner, we had Tartufo Bianca Pizza, my goodness, it was amazing and mouth watering. Finally for dessert we had Baklava which had perfect amount of sweetness not too much nor too less. Overall my wife's birthday was amazing and dinner was fabulous. Our server Zack was amazing made our experience worth it with all this suggestions and recommendations. The ambiance of this restaurant is fabulous as well. I highly recommend this place !!! read more

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Our first reservation here was canceled due to rain. It's a strange thing to me to build most of your dining outdoors in a place where it rains a lot. Second reservation was made for inside and was successful. Service was attentive and helpful. Decor is lovely. It gets really loud in there though. Parking situation is definitely not ideal. There is no dedicated parking but they do provide a useful map on their website of places you can park and valet on certain nights. Food was a bit hit or miss for our group. My dish (mushroom bucatini) was very good and highly recommended. Also the Open Sesame is maybe my new favorite cocktail in town. The cauliflower appetizer is also really delicious and I'm not even that big on cauliflower. Definitely want to return to try their pizzas. read more

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The food here was good! The appetizer was good but low on salt, and we would have loved more pickled vegetables. The entrees were the star of the show, we loved the lamb kebab the most! The cocktails are very "niche", we did not like any of the 3 we tried, but if it is your thing you might enjoy them more. We had a cucumber black pepper cocktail, the open sesame and one that had red bell pepper. The service here was also great. The baklava was on the soggy side, we were really wanting more crunch to it. The ambiance was nice, but it was very loud inside, we couldnt hear the music, we could hear all conversatiosn going on around us. We would love to come back and try and have dinner outside as we went on a windy day and they only had indoor seating. read more

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Wow! What a great new addition to the Brooklyn area. Most of the restaurant is outside dining with a small indoor dining experience. The staff is attentive. The menu offers something for everyone. Cocktails are interesting and creative. I had the Octopus with fingerling potatoes. It was a chef kiss. read more

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Finally made my way out to the new Riverside Aegean-inspired restaurant, to check out the vibes. I definitely see it being a hot spot once it finally warms up. The design is stunning and it's a great place for meeting up with family and friends. The menu is bringing us Mediterranean-inspired cuisine where nothing is cooked in seed oils. My friends and I gobbled up the pita bread starter and ordered a few more things including: Burrata Lamb Kofte (meatballs) Tuna Crudo Lobster Tagliatelle (FAV!) Baklava Everything was vibrant and you could really taste the freshness in the ingredients. And that baklava is not to be skipped for dessert! Pretty darn delectable! I'm looking forward to visiting again for a few meetups there this summer and to check out the Southern Grounds next door! read more

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If you're in the mood for some fresh and vibrant Mediterranean, this is a great place to go. The food was delicious, though the facility itself had two minor drawbacks. Parking is a bit of pain, and they have so much outside seating that the indoor seating during the rain or really hot summer months will be quite limited. But... don't let that stop you from going. I am a bit of a diva for both. lol The food, though, I wish I would've snapped a couple pictures because the food came out beautifully prepared. The flavors. Oh the flavors! I was with a large group, so we pre-ordered some appetizers. We had baba ghanoush, hummus, tzatziki, roasted cauliflower, lamb meatballs, and the cheese ball that I can't remember the name of. I tried everything but the tzatziki and cheese ball and it was all equally as delicious. For lunch, I got the salmon on a ciabatta roll. Yum! read more

I came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was delicious! I honestly didn't even know this place was opened yet, but I'm glad I saw that it was! It's so cute and truly does give Mediterranean vibes. First of all, our waitress/server Kim was a treasure!!!!! She is the sweetest thing and was so fun. She gave great recommendations and has the best personality. She honestly made our experience at Alder&Oak more fun. The lunch menu I found online on their website did not match the menu I was given, so that was disappointing, but it's okay. The A&O Mezze Board was delicious- may have been the best Tzaziki I've ever had. The hummus was also so good! For my main, I had the Chicken Souvlaki. I don't know that I would get it again because it was kind of dry and too chewy, but the flavor over all was good. The chicken was the reason this review has 4 instead of 5. The wine list was exceptional. I tried a red and a white- both were so incredibly smooth and delicious. I love how they custom picked these wines after tasting them on location (at least that's what Kim told us!!). I'd definitely come back again. read more

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We had a reservation on a Wednesday evening. Good thing as it was packed due to both a private event at the bar as well as the rain taking away some of their outdoor seating capacity. We didn't go inside and were seated outside under the awning. Still got a little damp with the sprinkles and wind, but it was pleasant. If you're seating outside - note, it'll be noisy with your usual city traffic sounds and tables around you. Service was fantastic. Our server, Aryca, and the food were the highlight of our experience. Aryca was delightfully attentive, knowledgeable, responsive, engaging, and professional. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share including the appetizer mezze platter (all the dips were fabulous and the pita warm and fresh, "pickles" were a bunch of pickled veggies plus olives), tuna crudo (very nice with some texture), French fries (thin and well done as we both liked), and a margherita pizza which was absolutely delicious. Moroccan mint iced tea was very nice and my friend had a white wine (I don't recall which) that she enjoyed very much. Highly recommend this place. Wide range of dishes to try. read more

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My first experience at alder and oak was very overwhelming. The inside and the area they build is very pretty. I am not entirely sure what they are going for with the restaurant. The food is fancy and expensive which makes you think fine dining. However the inside area is very small, (which is confusing in a city that's very hot most of the year) and very loud which made me feel like I was in a high club. It was so loud that we couldn't even hear to have a conversation. I would give the vibe/ ambiance a 6.5/10 IMO the food was just okay, it wasn't anything special. I had the shrimp pasta which didn't stand out to me at all. The noodles didn't taste homemade which was less than impressive. The hummus didn't taste any different than any other hummus I have had. I am aware that maybe I just didn't get something they specialize in so I will for sure come back and try the lamb. My family enjoyed the arugula salad and pizza. For now I am giving the food a 7/10. It wasn't bad but it wasn't special or as good as I hoped. Our waitress was Bella, she spoke clearly, and loud enough and had great personal skills. She was clearly very busy, however even though they had just opened recently she did a great job. Everyone working was pleasant as well. I will give the service a 8/10 for now. read more

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My friend had been anticipating this restaurant opening for our monthly ladies night out, so we dined there last evening. To start Sophia at the hostess stand was great when I called to book the reservation as their phone lines were not working and we had many missed calls. The parking is a bit challenging, so go to their website for recommendations. We secured valet parking behind the restaurant and it was great. Now for the food... absolutely wonderful! We started with the Mezza tray and the cauliflower. Everything was delicious! A great variety of all things Mediterranean And then we had two pizzas. And the finale baklava! read more

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In love with this Mediterranean inspired restuarant! I love of use of their outdoor space and how it seems like the focus of the restuarant over the indoor dining area. The seating feels cozy and thoughtful. Some things to note before I get into the food, this restaurant does not have its own parking area so you need to street park or find a garage. The service is on the slow side so if you are in a rush... you have been warned. Otherwise, enjoy talking with your friends and family while you wait for the tastiest food to be brought to you. The burrata was delicious and they served it with warm pita bread. I enjoyed my shrimp pita sandwich and fries(the flavor was perfect and the seasonings delightful). If you like white wine definitely give the Pošip a go! read more

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Alder & Oak has a beautiful atmosphere, great service, and really good food. Perfect spot for a nice dinner with great vibes. read more

Alder & Oak - A&O Mezze & Orange Wine - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Beautiful new spot in Riverside! I took my parents to dinner at Alder and Oak and we loved the decor, the multiple seating areas, the indoor and outdoor flow, and the food was delicious as well. Our server, Anna, was very kind and gave us great recommendations. I really enjoyed the dill-usional cocktail and my mom's lobster tagliatelle. I got the grilled octopus and found it to be too difficult to chew. Regardless, I am excited to try more of the menu and see what else they have to offer. read more

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So this is s beautiful place open air inside and out on a gorgeous spring day. Outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor bar. Valet parking in pm. Daytime and night can park in garage across the street. Our waiter seemed new and overly attentive while forgetting to bring the sparkling water to start. Tried the arugula salad. Walnuts are minced and barely detectable. Green apple slices very nice. Overly dressed. Also had the white pizza - the truffle is oil overwhelmed it. Otherwise tasty. read more

First time here. Beautiful spot and great menu. Tuna appetizer was a little too oily to our taste. Lamb shank was really delicious. Will come back for more! read more

Alder & Oak - Tuna appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Alder & Oak is a great addition to the downtown Jax/Brooklyn restaurant scene. While it's located downtown, it seems to pull off the feeling of a Mediterranean oasis. The use of wood, light blues, tans and rope (yes, I said rope) is brilliant. Whether you sit inside or outside, it feels as if you just walked off of the beach. For dinner, there is a great rooftop with sun-sails that provide a casual and elegant vibe. I was also fascinated to see that the kitchen was a separate building, right across from the restaurant and in the middle of outdoor seating. Our hostess and waitress were stellar. Informed, excited and on point throughout the meal. The food was the real star here. Everything hit and the baba ganoush may have been the best I've had. The tzatziki was great as was the hummus. The hummus is thick and hearty. We shared this all on the A&O Mezze board. All of it was extremely fresh. We also shared the beet salad as well, hearty, sweet and nutty. Delicious. Finally, the grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. Seasoned very well and the sausage and potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. Really ingenious drink creations here as well. My wife had the "open sesame" which really did taste abundantly like sesame and the consistency was light. Really nice drink. If you're anywhere close to downtown, you have to try Alder and Oak. Highly recommended. read more

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The food was amazing! I had a special Mediterranean Salmon and also tried the Lamb Shank and Lamb Chops. Everything was delicious! My only critique is that they are still getting their feet under them and training the staff. This will work itself out in a few weeks which will make this a 5 star for me. The drinks were amazing as well, I tried the Oracle cocktail, simple delicious! I describe it as a bourbon lemon tea. Very refreshing. Definitely give them a try! read more

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After much anticipation, I was finally able to sit down for dinner at Alder & Oak, and my final report is that I will in fact be back again and again. The design concept is absolutely unique, and adds a new and exciting restaurant style to the Riverside area that will only get better as the weather warms up. We sat at an inside table but will definitely be checking out the rooftop bar for pre and post-dinner drinks next visit. For our first time, we stuck with the basics - pizza and pasta. And cocktails, of course. We started with the Wild Thyme and Dill-usional cocktails. Both of these were served in martini glasses (perfect to me). Of the two, the dill cocktail absolutely stole the show. Such a unique concept with dill and cucumber flavors, topped with black pepper, and not too overpowering. If you like funky flavors, you absolutely have to try this out. Of course, a dill cocktail just has to be sipped with a pizza, so we ordered the Prosciutto Parma. The crust was actually amazing, and I'm so happy to report that this pizza is worth the try. We also split the Bucatini and Truffles pasta. Again, another major hit for us. The combination of truffle and wild mushrooms (and yes, it's important they're wild) was amazing in this dish. Another perfect pairing with a cocktail. While we did not get around to any appetizers this visit, our table neighbors ordered the Lamb Kofta which will 100% be on my order next time. It looked absolutely amazing. We also saw the Lobster Tagliatelle come out, and if you're looking for a "phone eats first" dish, this is the one! We also tried the Galatopia (milk pie). I'd love to keep Alder & Oak a secret, but it's truly deserving of your visit. I definitely plan on eating my way through the entire menu, so if you've been, I'd love to hear you recommendations below. Alder & Oak Riverside, Jax, FL Wild Thyme Cocktail, Dill-usional Cocktail, Proscuitto Parma Pizza, Bucatinni and Truffles Pasta read more

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Stopped by for drinks and had a really good time. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, and the drinks were made perfectly. Great spot to unwind, enjoy good vibes, and catch up with friends. I'll definitely be stopping by again! read more

absolutely fabulous. VERY accommodating with celiac, and savana was the kindest most amazing server ever. The food was fabulous!!! and the ambiance and vibe was so good. the food tasted so so soooo fresh!! read more

Alder & Oak - tzaziki - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Chose this new spot for my birthday celebration and everything was delicious. Tucker was our server and did a fantastic job. We sat outside but soon realized that it was too windy and a bit cold. We managed but be wary of sitting outside between the first floor inside restaurant and the kitchen on a windy day. It was like a wind tunnel! We started with the mezze board and warm pita. We asked for additional pita too. The best baba ganoush I have had. Less smoky than usual, I really enjoyed it. The tzatziki was excellent too. The humus had bits of chick peas and was delicious too. I love pickled vegetables and they complemented the board nicely. The beet salad was different than expected but really good and refreshing. For entrees, my salmon was cooked perfectly and the eggplant was delicious. My husband's octopus was delicious, charred on the outside with great flavor. We are looking forward to returning to try the rooftop in warmer weather. read more

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Made a reservation for inside seating a week prior and had to wait 40 minutes for our table due to them seating outside reservations inside because of the cold weather, which was very frustrating. The inside is very small and loud. Our waiter who was also the bartender asked if we would like sparkling or still, assuming tap but got charged $10 for a bottle of aqua panna with no clarification or option. The food: the octopus was overcooked and very chewy, half of it inedible. The chicken souvlaki was also overcooked and dry. The shrimp pasta and cauliflower app were good however. After receiving our food we were not checked on until we're done with the meal. Very underwhelming dining experience for what is advertised and menu prices do not reflect the service and quality. Inside ambiance definitely lacking and very loud, would not return here. read more

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The ambience was beautiful. They have an indoor outdoor and even rooftop area. We had a group of 6 and the server was so patient and answered all our questions since it was our first time at Alder & Oak. We all ordered different items off the menu and everyone loved their dish. We will definitely be back again. read more

Alder & Oak - Chicken Souvlaki - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My family of four enjoyed this restaurant. The food was very good. We had the pizza, salmon with eggplant, and lamb shank with orzo and carrots. The salmon and eggplant was the best, as was the carrots! My drink was very good but a little small with too much ice so I feel like I didn't get much. It was hard to park here and hard to find the restaurant once we got here. It was smaller than I thought and a little on the loud side but otherwise very nice. Tables very close together. The service was great too and Kim was very patient and helpful. Was pricey but I expected that. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! Service was great and the menu was great! We both got the lamb shank and it was simply divine! read more

Alder & Oak - Lamb shank was exquisite - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time eating at Alder and Oak. Alot of hype about this place before coming an IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Chad, Darius and Adam at the bar were super friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. Drinks as well. Beautiful spot, vibes were fire and WILL return. 10/10 reccommend. We ordered: Marinated olives 7/10 (pit included) Ribeye 9.5/10 Fries 8/10 Prosciutto di Parma 9/10 Tzatziki w pita 10/10 Drinks: Vermintino 8/10 Macebeo 9.5/10 Garden standard 9.5/10 Dill-Usional 6.5/10 Garden standard 9/10 Vermintin read more

The food enjoyable. The appetizer (roasted cauliflower was great. The entree (grilled octopus) was good but bland. The desert (baklava) was great. Service was friendly but you felt rushed. In fact the dishes came out super fast one felt like your at a cafeteria for lunch. Ambiance was an acoustic nightmare; echoing and unpleasant. The decor was sparse and uninspiring. This is a good place for lunch but definitely a far cry from upscale dining. read more

I had the opportunity to check out Alder and Oak on their opening day and I was blown away. As a frequent customer of Southern Grounds I'm already a huge fan. I love the utilization of three different concepts in one hub, especially the strategic placement in the Brooklyn area. Despite the chilly weather, the vibe was very cozy. The views of downtown Jacksonville and across the river were beautiful. I'm a huge fan of their pizza. I couldn't get enough. I was so engrossed in the event. I didn't take any pictures. I guess you'll just have to go and check it out for yourself. read more

We had to leave but it looked amazing. Their menu is appealing and it was not loud inside

Food and service were very good. We sat outdoors at lunch and it was lovely. We easily found parking at the Riverwalk in front of FIS. We started with Baba Ganoush and the pita bread service with Za'atar olive oil. This was redundant as the app comes with Pita. I had the Arugula Salad with Shrimp and hubby had the Salmon Sandwich with Fries. Both delish. My only negative was the table spray yo clean between guests is/appears to be Fabuloso. Horribly off putting during dining and gave me an instant headache. I highly recommend A&O find a fragrance free alternative. read more

Awesome place with excellent food and energetic atmosphere. Food does remind you of greek isles but not the touristy style. We will definitely be back! read more

Absolutely delicious, our server Heather was so helpful, knowledgeable, she found a great white wine for us, recommended the Bianco pizza which was the best pizza we have ever eaten. Beautiful restaurant, interior was designed well. Our only complaint was finding a place to park. But what an incredible addition to Brooklyn. read more

Everything was fantastic! Absolutely loved the burrata. Being able to sit outdoors and enjoy a meal is such a pleasant experience.