We recently moved to Fruit Cove and hungry one afternoon while unpacking boxes, we just wanted…read moresomething home style without all the frills and price. Metro Diner has since become a regular goto place for fast and efficient service and food. We don't know the full menu yet. Over the past visits we have tried the teriyaki salmon, meatloaf, ribs, fish and chips and chicken pot pie. All of these were superb. Also we usually have two eggs, over easy for me and well fried for her with an entree or sometimes a bowl of oatmeal with various fixing. A full line of pancakes and waffles as well and really, my challenge is to insist on holding back the usual pile of pancakes as I am to old to carry all of it away! If you are retired military, be sure to flash your id for a discount - yeah, it is that kind of place. Family and community values are clear from the decor and ambiance. Finally, the price. Last night a great pork chop, which has become my usual choice with two eggs and coffee and two eggs, grits, and toast for her and under 40 bucks including tip.

Had a nice breakfast, french toast, grits, both were really good, coffee is great. Great server,…read morevery attentive but not overly so. Only issue: I wish they offered smaller portions, it was way too much food for me and my friend.

Owner and Chef Dennis Chan isn't just serving ordinary Chinese food. He's taking the Cantonese…read morecomfort food he grew up with and putting his own modern spin on it. Chef Dennis sent out Canton pork egg rolls, ginger-garlic edamame and potstickers before Bluey the robot delivered our main event: Szechuan beef, General Chan's chicken and a special Mongolian beef that isn't even on the menu. The egg roll alone earned a Fork Yeah. Add the champagne flight, lychee martini and surprise Dolly Parton cake, and the entire table agreed. So, is Blue Bamboo in Mandarin groovy? Absolutely--and it gets a unanimous Fork Yeah. Thanks to Heather and Nick for the recommendation, and to Chef Dennis for the food, conversation and hospitality. Go check it out, tell them Brad sent you, and then tell me: Where should "Is It Groovy?" go next? Let's Fork and Go!

Blue Bamboo has been on our radar for years but somehow with all our time in Jacksonville we still…read morehadn't been.. That was till last weekend went we made a reservation a week out and locked in. We came in for dinner and were quickly seated. We started off with checking out the drink menu and I had to try the Asian Whiskey Smash which sounded very refreshing. Once ordered I have never seen a drink come out faster which made me think it might have been premade but it was still good. Of course course also had to get an appetizer and when with a classic for us that being the Crab Rangoon's which are made with actual Lump-Crab and not Krab....I was also a big fan of the sauce it came with since I'm not a huge fan of the radioactive Sweet & Sour Sauce that many come with. I ordered another drink and this time went with Sake. I got the Sakari Demon Slayer which came in a "Juice Box" which was fun. Not the best Sake for sure but fun and cheap. For my entree I went with the Red Curry Shrimp & Grits. Being such a Curry and Shrimp & Grits fan it's just the best of both worlds. Ashley got the General's Chicken and we also ordered the Chow Fun with Beef for a noodle dish to share. The Red Curry Shrimp & Grits was very good and for sure a must try. It was rich and loaded with shrimp, veggies, and those tasty grit cakes. I have only had a Curried Shrimp & Grits once before and this one was for sure better and that one was good too. Now as if I couldn't speak more on thr Red Curry Shrimp & Grits that wasn't even the best dish of the night. That has to go to the Chow Fun with Beef! This was the best Chow Fun I have ever had by far. This is a must get every time you visit Blue Bamboo. The beef was so tender and the Chow Fun was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. We will for sure be coming to Blue Bamboo again!

The burgers are hands down best I've had in Jax, their wings are also worth it if that's what…read moreyou're feelin, and of course great beer selection. Always have sat at the bar and always had great service.

Wicked Barley is wonderful. The back patio is definitely a place where you can bring your kids and…read moreenjoy the nice weather!

My wife and I dropped by for dinner on a Hump Day. Newly opened food truck in a nice casual and…read morefriendly environment. The layout is socially distanced and this place is lighted at night. We ordered some deviled eggs for appetizers. And we had the Portobello Mac n Cheese and Angel's Pork Sammie. The Portobello Mushroom Mac had garlic mixed with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Great combination. The small portion is enough for two people. I believe bread comes with it, but we didn't get any. We also enjoyed the Angel's Pork Sammie. The pork was slow cooked served on a toasted ciabatta with melted provolone, house made slaw and pico and I drizzled some 49's Cowboy sauce which I had on the side. So good. But for $11.99, it should have come with a side of fries or maybe a small side of their naked Mac. Nonetheless our dinner was great. Friendly owners. We will definitely be back for more.

While surfing one of my favorite delivery apps I came across...a food truck?!?! What is this??? A…read moresomeone's house? I like it! The menu looked really good but my options were limited as I decided to cut way down on carbs from wheat and root veggies. I know you see my photos so let me explain myself. The mac and cheese and the sandwiches were not even a consideration. Tacos? Nope. However the Healthy Bowls seemed ok. I chose the Chicken Ranch Bowl mainly for the pulled chicken and the bacon, two proteins I love. The hard part was choosing between the side of Garlic Mash or Tangy Slaw. Shouldn't be eating potatoes but I definitely don't agree with raw cabbage. I figured I could eat a little of it I'd be ok. I would also receive a bit of a discount if I ordered a certain amount so I threw in an order of 5 deviled eggs. Ordered, received and everything looked delicious. The eggs taste similar to mine except for the extra paprika. That appears to make a huge difference. The bowl was pretty tasty! I really liked the tomato and parsley accent/garnish on the side. The mash taters were buttery and I had to remind myself several times of my goal because I wanted to eat it all. The chicken was just ok but the ranch and bacon made it a lot better. I'd order from them again but probably when I can eat carbs again. Their Mac and Cheese looks amazing.

Great looking restaurant they did an excellent job on the remodel. Just wish they would've changed…read morethe booth seating from the old wing place(a little uncomfortable). Great service and even better food!

Tasty classic breakfast options, quick kitchen, pleasant staff, diner vibes. Always busy, tight…read moreparking.

Pure Southern A meat and two sides. Food ****…read moreService ***** (shout out to Bailey from PBC) Cleanliness ***** Value ***** Men (because it serves breakfast all day) ********** In the south, before sushi, before ramen, before hibachi, before Gastropub your choices were mostly two meats and a side. So for me, this was nostalgic but you know what else, the food was good. But better than that, they serve breakfast all day and who doesn't love a good breakfast at all times of the day? But you know what else? Specials include country fried steak, meatloaf, Salisbury steak, do I need to go on? Okay, thanks for taking a walk down memory lane: Grits - perfect consistency, great. Fried Squash - OUTSTANDING, get it and thank me later. Mashed Potatoes - always good. Pancakes - I ordered mine with blueberries, so good and plate size. Omelette - really fluffy, choice of cheese and Ingredients. Meatloaf - very tasty. Really, good solid comfort food. Plus for us, our server Bailey was so positive and upbeat, it made the experience better. She is all smiles and knew people by name, which

Good service, but ok food. Omelette was over cooked for me…read more Everything else on the plate was good.

I've heard numerous times this spot is pretty good and finally had the chance to check it out. The…read morefood was very good and the service was excellent! It's a cute place. A little bit loud so beware if you're looking for intimate conversation you may have to yell a little lol. I had the lasagna. This was my plan B. It was pretty good but I only got it in my devastation that they were out of aglio olio. Also the lasagna was enormous! But another extra bummer.... They were also out of the ravioli (which is what my dinner companion wanted). However both our meals and the service were good enough to still try to go back to try our original cravings! We also did try the garlic Parmesan breadsticks as an app. Pretty good. But so much bread. My own fault for eating more than one lol

Ever get very excited when you finally get back to a place you haven't been in a while? That's how…read morewe were when we finally went back to Picasso's last night. They're located at 10503 San Jose Blvd over in Mandarin. It was a night of firsts! We had an appetizer we've never had before, then we both ordered things we've never had before. We started with the St. Louis Ravioli, which was great. Don't be intimidated by the size on the photo, they just puff up a LOT. Many people have raved about the steak at Picasso's so I finally ordered it last night. Their special was Prime New York Strip and holy cow, it was a big steak! I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. Every single one of you who were raving about the steak were not lying. It was seasoned well, juicy & tender...just excellent. My wife tried their Meatball Madness pizza, which she ordered St. Louis Style. She'd never tried that style of pizza before and she really liked it. It's a very thin crust pizza, cut into squares. She REALLY liked the meatballs to the point where she kept saying that the next time we come back, she wants to try their spaghetti & meatballs. We got there right at 4:30 when they open for dinner and they were packed almost instantly. It's worth noting that our server Kelsie was fantastic through the whole meal. One nice touch was that she took our leftovers, boxed them up and brought them back to us. That may not seem like a huge thing but it's a little touch we always like. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

Just the kind of spot we were looking for! Natives to a…read morestate that nobody here likes we were looking for what people would call "a dive bar". No bells and whistles- just drinks in a non-pretentious environment and without an obscene cost per drink. We found THE place! We hit My Tap Room up for a pre-dinner cocktail (or 3) Greeted and served by our tender, Drew, we learned the history of the place (which also holds a packaging license so you can purchase bottles to go). They have trivia on Tuesday nights, we're told, where the open up a door on the wall that connects to the tap/pizza spot Nextdoor (same owner) Anyways- tons of choices for beers on tap and a ton of variations each type of alcohol you could want. We each had a shot of Crowns Chocolate as well as the caramel. Thanks for the hospitality, Drew.

This place was absolutely my vibe. It was a small bar with a long bar top, plenty of televisions to…read morewatch football on. They had great mystic playing, it was not crowded, and the bartender was funny and attentive. There is nothing I love more in a bar than televisions and funny employees. Not sure if they had food since I wasn't particularly looking to eat while I was here.

My favorite taco spot in Jacksonville!…read more I always order the carne asada tacos--they never disappoint. I've been coming here for years, and it's been so nice to watch this place grow and expand while still staying true to what made it special in the first place. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming. Even with the growth, the atmosphere still feels welcoming and homey, and the food tastes just as good as I remember. The taco prices have gone up over the years, but the quality and flavor make them well worth it. If you're craving authentic, flavorful tacos, this is definitely a spot you need to try.

Came here for lunch on National Taco Day and got a chicken taco, a steak taco, and a chorizo taco…read more It was $11.99 and came with a beverage and complimentary chips and salsa. My favorite of the 3 was the steak. I've been here a few times previously in the past and they've been great every single time. I also HIGHLY recommend the birria here. It's been the best in Jacksonville I've ever found in Jax (compared to what I've had in Los Angeles). Staff is friendly and kind and the food comes out quick.

First visit, and truly amazing! We enjoyed a delicious waffle breakfast along with some wonderful…read morecoffee drinks. The waffle breakfast choices are truly one-of-a-kind, and I love that you can build your waffle just the way you desire! It's a locally owned gem and such a unique spot in JAX! We were even offered a taste of their delicious coffee ice cream, which was absolutely delightful. The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and inviting. We will definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious ice cream and desserts! Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Great waffles ice cream combination. My grandsons new favorite! Service was great and place was…read moreclean. It was $25 for one waffle and a kids waffle. I didn't get a picture of the kids waffle because he swallowed it. It was very good but expensive.