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!

My friends and headed upstairs after lunch at Bartaco. I love the ambiance if this rooftop bar…read more The service was on point and we enjoyed our cocktails with beautiful views of 5 points.

Upstairs Lounge at Bar Taco is always a vibe. The rooftop setting gives the perfect atmosphere,…read moreespecially for a chill day out. The service is consistently good, and the drinks are just as solid. Every time I come, I have a great experience, especially during the Sunday day party that's hosted there.....its always a fun time with good energy and a great crowd. Definitely one of my favorite spots to unwind and enjoy the weekend.

We came on a Wednesday to celebrate 2 birthdays. It's supposed to be all you can eat crab legs with…read morethe price of entry. 2 1/2 hours later everyone only got one round of crab legs (1 cluster, 2 shrimp, and an egg), when asked for a second round we waited an hour then the dj said 30 more mins on crabs. A double Tito's $22 and not even half the cup was filled, even with ice. Do not waste your money unless you are out to just listen to music. Also all pics posted on the website must be AI or stolen, it looks nothing like that when you get inside.

don't waste your time! nobody comes here! the waitresses are nice but the Arab owner is not…read more bathroom door doesn't have a lock. dj play good music tho. and I actually went several times before giving this review. food is ok.

This is my favorite cocktail spot in DTJAX! Right across the street from the Florida Theater it has…read morean intimate lounge vibe and has TV's! Once you walk past the bar there is a huge seating area in the back, weekends (i think) they have a DJ. Jazz the bartender was amazing! This is the perfect place to watch a Jags away game, grab a drink before the show or wind down after work. My go to is the medium spiced margarita, the Edinburgh scotch cocktail and a PBR & shot of fernet. Apparently the stuffed bear is real

We decided to go to Dos Gatos after sitting at The Volstead for several hours we decided to make…read moreour way to its unofficial Sister bar. This place, like Volstead, is great and shows off the Mixology in downtown during this awesome era. The art is risqué and the drinks are strong. We will definitely be back. I really enjoyed the larger bar area and acoustics of this place and look forward to staying here longer.

Looking for a place to get a late-night drink, dessert, or light bite? Look no more...here it is!…read more Awesome find! Upfront, the St. Johns Provision Lounge should not be confused with the St. Johns Provision Co., which is a restaurant. They are in separate places within the Doubletree hotel: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxjrdt-doubletree-jacksonville-riverfront/dining/ I went with a group of ladies on the River Taxi Sunset & City Lights tour (and no, that is not affiliated with this place). When we were done everyone wanted something...a drink, a dessert, a cup of coffee, a light bite, whatever. But there isn't much in this area...so we wandered into the Doubletree Hotel to ask what was around and VIOLA...we stumbled upon this place located in the lobby! This is a bar with some larger high-top tables. The menu is limited, as it normally is for a bar, but suitable for a late-night "anything". Our waiter, Hunter, was a one-man show and quite accommodating. Upfront Hunter informed us of what they were out of since it was so late...we understood and took what we could get! We were happy just to find a place to sit, relax, get something wet (a drink of some sort), and enjoy social time with friends. The bar started to fill up with others "looking" for something open and what a great crowd it turned out to be. No one knew each other but we laughed, talked, exchanged "where-froms", etc. What fun! It is nice to know this place exists! The vibe is pretty chill and groovy! I plan to go back during the day when they have more available on the menu. I'm just so happy I now know of this place. Woot! Hunter...Thank you for just being you! Note: There is a paid parking lot beside the hotel.

Whether you're looking for a chill lunch with friends or romantic date night, this is the spot for…read moreyou! This was by far the best experience I've ever had at a hookah lounge, and that says a lot for someone who doesn't smoke! The food here caught me by surprise in the best way possible! Not only was I super satisfied with the selection on the menu, but everyone ordered something different and we basically got to see a showcase of menu items. The lowest scoring menu item to us was still a 5.5 which is solid. I would highly recommend coming here, especially with friends. They have good music playing and service for us was a 10 out of 10. I was helped by Brodie and Korey and when I tell you guys they took such good care of us I mean it! Brodie was our bartender, he took the time to perfect each drink & always made sure we were topped off with refills! Korey took care of absolutely everything we could have asked for! From napkins to photos she was willing to do it all! I can't wait to come back here!!! Especially for those egg rolls!!

We made an impromptu stop in around 7:30. Initially, our service was great. She was attentive and…read moreaccommodating. We ordered drinks and hookah. Then as it started to get busier the service suffered. It seemed like she was the only server for the entire place. We had to ask for our coals to be changed 3x while watch her replace others who were there hours after us, she spilled a drink on one of us and attempted to charge us for a drink we did not order. Overall the vibes were cool but I don't think I would go back to spend my money there. Side note: the music and the Dj were great. Seems like a great place for late night

XO Jacksonville offers a city like nightclub nestled in a shopping center off St Johns Bluff near…read moreBeach Boulevard. I honestly felt like I was at a smaller version of an Orlando nightclub. I found DJ Capone's birthday bash event on FB and invited some friends. DJ Q45 was a guest DJ which was a nice surprise! My friends and I danced nearly the entire time we were there in addition to sharing some cocktails. There were two VIP sections on stage near the DJ booth. It isn't that big, but size doesn't always matter lol! We found out they also have karaoke as well as live bands and a small menu of food. The bartenders were friendly and efficient! There were a few cocktail waitresses walking around taking orders at the stand-up tables. We started at a stand up table in front of the DJ booth. I liked the view! But we ended up finding a few seats at the bar. We had such a great time we are planning to go back this weekend. You should check them out!

Only giving a two because the waitresses were the complete expectation of customer service…read more The advertised party [that happens every second Saturday] was lame for a required admission of $10; if you didn't RSVP before 4pm. (So check the Eventbrite). [Peep the scene before you pay the tax; no cap]. Regardless, the bottomless mimosas until 7pm was lit. The waitresses were very attentive at the bar and looked out when it came to mixing drinks. The hookah was great! No food. Food truck didn't show and I stayed for three hours... no food

First time here and I had a good time with friends. I think I need to return again to give it a…read morehonest review

I've only DoorDash food from here once it was good tho I'd get it again. I got some breakfast bacon…read morewas crispy and good

Made reservations about a week in advance because it was Mother's Day weekend, prom season, and…read moregrad season. Free parking in the parking lot (though it gets fairly full). I enjoyed the food; however, I think some details were missing or off for the price point. For example, the rib eye was requested for medium temp; however, it was medium rare and very chewy. The broiled ocean platter was kind of skimpy for the price point, and the shrimp & lobster diavolo were pretty good (though lobster wasn't very tender and slightly rubbery). I also wasn't given a pasta spoon- so had slight difficulty eating it. It took quite a while for us to get our food, approx 45 minutes? Our waitress was very kind and checked in- but forgot the lemons I had asked for- for the waters. We had inputted in our reservation request to not be in the center- and we were sat in the middle; though, 80% of the tables were empty. So, all in all, it was good but for the price point, I had higher expectations.

Crystal is a fantastic server…read more Portions were HUGE. Had to take a lot of foid home because of the portion size. Enjoyed the vegan burger which seemed like mostly beets and black beans. Didnt mind that it fell apart while i ate it, because that's what homemade vegan burgers usually do. But dont order this messy item on a date. I held the sauce. They let me sub a HUGE side salad for the fries. Enjoyed the vanilla ice cream a lot but not the apple tart. The tart was 90 or 95% cinnamon bun and i could hardly find apples. Fruit tarts are usually more fruit than crust; thats what i expected. Apple cinnamon bun eould be a better description. Beautiful ambience indoors. Lots of parking behind the restaurant at 4 PM on a Friday.

Our friends Jami and Paul invited us out to dinner tonight to The Lazy Manatee. I've been here…read moretwice previously when they first opened and its been awhile, but I've enjoyed everything I've had so far, including the burger I ate tonight. Our friends we were with ordered a pretzel for the table and shared with us. It was a really good, plump pretzel. Served with Mustard and Beer Cheese for dipping. That beer cheese was perfect! For our entrees we both went with a burger since Jacksonville Restaurant Reviews rated them #8 in Jax for burgers. I had the "It's A Me, Mario" while my husband opted for the "Classic" burger. I very much enjoyed mine. I'm a sucker for prosciutto on anything. The saltiness from the prosciutto worked well with the combination of the pesto and mozzarella. Not a bad combo at all. I also loved the sweetness from the balsamic glaze on it. Hubby is a big smash burger fan, but said this didn't feel like a smash burger. He liked it and said it was a really good burger, but when it comes to the smash burgers, he really digs the crispy edges on the patty. He was happy with how it all tasted and the burger sauce they used. He did say he'd prefer the sauce on top of the patty because he felt it made the bottom bun just a little mushy, but it wasn't a deal breaker for him. I also got the opportunity to use my Scoop Card for BOGO beers! I meant to use the card the other day at EZ Eatz, but forgot too, but I made sure to remember tonight! Also our server, Christian is believe was his name, was super friendly and attentive and took great care of us. All around great visit. Bonus photos and thoughts from my previous visit: Fried Green Tomato BLT - LOVED IT. Sonoran Dog - Was different, but good. Nachos with pulled pork - Perfect for game days and snacking. 10/10 recommend! The nachos have been my favorite so far.

The lazy manatee is sneaky good! Heard a lot of internet…read morebuzz, and full disclosure i love manatees so I figured let's check it out lol. My husband and I had a wonderful friday date night here. We live prob 20 mins away and don't frequent this area of town, but we are both glad we made the drive. I wish I caught our waiter's name- he was excellent, clearly hyped about this new bar & restaurant and had nothing but positive things to say about the chef. I crushed the soft pretzel- best in town! I would legit go back just for that! Also enjoyed a handful of beers, both on drafts and from the cooler. I felt they have a huge variety of beers and they were at reasonable prices. The best part was how much my husband LOVED the smash burger. He isn't one to go crazy over food, but while he was eating it he just kept saying "this is incredible!" He's talked about it on repeat and told all our friends. (He even went out of his way to tip & compliment the chef). We'll for sure be back!