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    CAVA

    3.9 (91 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Mediterranean
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Leriza P.

    My cousin suggested this place. They had me at the first photo inside the door. Chicken shawarma, yes please! I added some cucumbers, feta, and harissa to whatever they put standard. Yum! Pita was soft and messy (because I opened it for a pic) but SO good! Probably get the bowl next time. But the pita chips! Yummmm! Eat that with the bowl and you're golden! Would I come back? For sure! If I'm ever in the area, I definitely would! You should, too! My cousin got the Steak Harissa (his favorite pick) and it looked yum. I will definitely try that next time. You order at the front, build your own or pick one off the menu. The sodas/drinks were not my favorite, just tasted like static (carbonation) - Hehe. But I liked the root beer (which I usually never drink). The place gets really busy at lunch time so tables might be limited. But, turnover is pretty quick.

    Spicy lamb meatball and harissa chicken bowl
    Nadia B.

    This location always has great customer service. I really enjoy all the different protein and sauce options. It's always fresh, delicious, and well priced

    Greens + Grains Bowl with spicy lamb
    Mike

    I stopped into Cava to get a spicy lamb grains and greens bowl. I arrived a little after the lunch hour so I beat the mad rush. I was greeted with a smile and served attentively. I forgot my wallet in the car and the cashier politely allowed me to grab it and pay without going to the back of the line, which she absolutely didn't have to do. My bowl was fresh and tasty, as always. I actually bought pita chips but they didn't survive to make the photo They are definitely that good. I'm a runner that frequents the area so I'm always here, but if you haven't given cava a try , stop in for a healthy bite.

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    Jay J.

    I'm a fan, a Co-worker told me about Cava. I'm so glad she did. I've been in this area a couple of times but never noticed it. Looks like this place stays busy, so since I was a virgin to Cava (my 1st time here) I needed a moment. Customer service was great he was very patient with me. I got the black lentils with brown rice for my base, all the veggies with the crazy feta and eggplant. Now I didn't think I would even like the eggplant, he let me taste it, I was surprised how good it was. Then I topped it off with the dill dressing. I will get another dressing next time. I felt like this was a topping for some fried catfish. I'm not sure, but I thought I was suppose too get some pita bread with it, but by the time I was full, I figured why bother to ask at this point. Next time I will ask. Everything was so good! That falafel was so good, one of the best ones I've ever had. It was so much in that bowl; I couldn't finish it. Oh yeah baby, I will be back!

    Ashley M.

    I Cava! The food is amazing! I have the bowl with steak,rice, mixed greens & toppings galore. Best assembly line. Clean and cozy atmosphere.

    Jessie J.

    CAVA!! Load up on the greens, rice, veggies, and sauces!! My sister just introduced me to this place and I am hooked!! Iris and Jackie are fantastic workers!! We love them and CAVA!

    Build your bowl, salad base
    Laura A.

    Order online for carryout yesterday. Place was really busy around 2:15pm during g out pick up. Our two salad bowls looked really low, they are typically filled to the top. Upon opening, we both discovered there were barely any salad greens in our salad bowls. Super disappointing, we usually love the salad bowls from CAVA. Had to add my own salad mix at home just to mix in with the other ingredients to make this a salad. Hoping this was a one time error and not intentional since they were so busy.

    Pita
    Johnnetta F.

    Greeted upon entering. We each took turns ordering our dishes. TY was very helpful with the voices of dressings for my bowl and it was delicious. Variety of healthy drinks. Inside and patio seating. We always take pita bread to go.

    best friend's bowl. Had tomatoes, rice, feta cheese, cabbage slaw, chicken, olives, tahini lemon dressing and yogurt dressing on the side.
    Didi N.

    My husband is a huge fan of Cava and he's been dreaming of it since he had it in California. So when he found out we had one here, he excitedly took me to the location in Riverside. He loved it so much that he came back the next day as well. Upon walking in, it was clean, bright, and lots of room for seating. The customer service as friendly, fast, and we got our bowls pretty quick. Here are my ratings as follows: Spicy falafel: 7/10 - it was good but it wasn't spicy. I couldn't taste a hint of spice in the falafel. When I see something that is marketed as "spicy" I would like to at least taste some type of spicy aftertaste, but all it tasted like to me was a normal falafel. I couldn't taste any of the jalapenos in it at all. Regardless, it was decent. I wouldn't get it again as it was on the smaller side and didn't taste as fresh. Create your own bowl: 7.7/10 - I created my own bowl consisting of salad mix, spicy falafel as my protein, roasted veggies, tomato and cucumber mix, corn salsa?, pickled onions, harissa paste, hummus, and yogurt dill dressing. It was a lot of flavors going on but it was good! I thought it was delicious but wasn't a WOW factor for me. I would probably come back and try other combinations. I wasn't mind blown but the amount was good for the price. I enjoyed the harissa paste very much as it was a very nice, spicy kick and helped balanced the acidity of the bowl! Mexican diet cola: 9/10 - I loved this soft drink. Mexican cola is a bit more fizzy and spicier tasting in my opinion than the usual US cola. I enjoyed my drink so much that I had to get extra refills! The taste is very similar to US cola but it has more of a kick and a richer depth of flavor. Pita chips: 9/10 - I didn't try it but my husband and best friend enjoyed it every much. They were hot, crispy, and went well with the hummus. Overall, it's a solid place for some fresh bowls and there are plenty of options for the health conscious mind. Customer service was outstanding! Definitely give Cava a try if you haven't been before. You won't be disappointed!

    Tekia H.

    I can already tell that I'm going to love Cava. First impression the ingredients look fresh and the food smells so good. The service was also top tier and really helpful in selecting a bowl. I decided to build my own bowl. It was such a great selection of items to add to my bowl. I can't wait to chow down because my bowl smells fantastic. I need to add that the in-house refreshers are so good. I mixed a cucumber mint combo and citrus strawberry. Amazing! The drink was so refreshing and tasty.

    Falafel Grains and greens bowl- great! Also, a cookie blondie for dessert that I probably won't buy again.
    Femi A.

    Very good for a fast food option! Love that you can customize to how healthy you want and that it just includes a side of pita bread for dipping without you having to add/pay for a side. I've heard the homemade drinks are amazing so I'll be trying those next time! I tried the blondie today and was very disappointed- it was small for the price and not as good as I was expecting based on their other food.

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    Love this place. Food is fresh and everyone is very professional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'

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    The food was GREAT. LJ was so sweet and so kind. She always have great ENERGY. I will be back soon :)

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    Nallely is the absolute best!!!! Def made my day with good food and great customer service! I will def be back soon!!

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    Fresh food, great service. Solid overall experience. Will definitely return soon. Kudos to the team!

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    Great service, amazing fresh food, absolutely recommend this place!! I use to habitually go to the Chipotle next door, not anymore!!

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    The food was fabulous! The staff is always amazing! Love the CAVA at Riverside! We go at least one a week. Go check it out!

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    The food was on point. The team was really cool and helpful. I enjoyed the food and will definitely be coming back.

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    Great service. Clean restaurant. Fresh food. Reasonable value. Quick in and out. Will return.

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    The lamb is to die for. Thank you so much for a great experience. You all are amazing! We will be back!

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    Kofta Cuisine

    Kofta Cuisine

    4.7
    (27 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    So I've eaten here many times enough to say it deserves a 5 Star and more rating…read more They're not the closest restaurant to me but given the chance, I try to come here as much as possible. The goal is to try every item on their menu. It's Mediterranean (Turkish) cuisine folks, which I call "guilt free, healthy eats". What to try you may ask. If you are striving for that "Olive Garden Salad + Bread combo"... let me suggest Kofta's version which is the Coban Salad and Puffy Bread. They're not offered as an all you can eat combo, but it should keep you filled between the two. - Coban Salad (5/5): A must try, soooo delicious. Fresh ingredients. The dressing, I could drink them in shot glasses. - Puffy Bread (5/5): It's made to order. Comes out nice and hot and puffy. Plenty to share with others. - From the Grill menu. Kofta Plate, Chicken Shish, Adana Plate are all good choices (5/5) - Sandwiches/Wraps: Their Doner Wrap was just okay to me (4/5) Service (5/5): no complaints here Pricing (5/5): Best value when you eat during Lunch. But Dinner items are not too pricey. Lastly, Buffets are also offered...on Sundays I believe. I haven't tried it yet but it definitely gives me a great reason to come back to Kofta.

    Found this restaurant on Yelp and arrived around 1:30 on a Wednesday. The restaurant was completely…read moreempty so we were a little hesitant at first. Inside, the waitress (who I believe is the wife of the owner of the restaurant?) kindly greeted us and seated us immediately. The menu was extensive, plus they sometimes have off menu specials like fish. We ordered the adana lamb and adana chicken, as well as the mixed appetizer plate and calamari. It was way too much food for two of us, but it was all delicious. The meat was a little bit salty, but it was balanced out by the rice and other vegetables on the plate. The mixed appetizers were delicious. I don't think I would order the calamari again. Overall, great Turkish cuisine, owned by Turkish couple who moved to the United States a few years ago.

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    Cataluna

    Cataluna

    4.1
    (119 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$$

    Such an elegant and classy restaurant. They have Valet parking and are working on an outdoor patio…read more From the moment you walk in, you already feel like a celebrity. Reservation on Opentable made it easy and just walked in, checked in a sat a table. We were only going to the dinner service, but they do offer a lounge type atmosphere after 11 on the weekends. There is a dress code and to be honest, it just makes the vibe of the restaurant. This is the spot to go to, when you want to dress up and have a nice dinner. Our server Simir made our dining experience even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly and on time. This place is truly a hidden gem on Baymeadows. Jacksonville really needed this, and hope others will follow suite. Our food was amazing and worth the price we paid. This truly is a spot you want to go to when you want to feel extra special.

    Really nice spot for a date night or when you have a reason to celebrate! The servers are super…read moreattentive and friendly, and the food is really delicious! We got Bread - the inside was super soft and warm, and it had a decent crust so it was really good dipped in the oil and balsamic. But idk if I would necessarily get it again. They kind of made it seem like it would be complimentary and it wasn't. And you can get plenty full without it, so while it was pretty cheap, it wasn't necessarily worth it for us Tuna tartare - really good! The tuna tasted really fresh, and the chips were so light and crispy without feeling too oily. And I was a big fan of the mango coulis. Grilled Mediterranean octopus - I've never had such soft and tender octopus before! So so flavorful too. However because it was so soft, I thought it was kind of weird that everything that came with it was also like sauces and foams. I wish there was some kind of texture within the dish. Pan seared snapper - This one kind of confused us because the menu said it came with orzo but they brought it out with like pasta noodles. And we were kind of :// because we ended up with two similar creamy pasta dishes. But we just ate it anyways and it was really good! Just would have been nice if they told us beforehand, we probably would have chosen something else instead. But ya super creamy and the artichoke and tomatoes gave it a nice brightness. The snapper was kind of tough but I also know snapper isn't the most tender fish. Black truffle bucatini - so good, the pasta was al dente and the truffle flavor was super strong Molten dulce de leche - the perfect amount of sweetness. It was so gooey and warm and paired so well with the vanilla ice cream.

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    Othello

    Othello

    4.8
    (101 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Jacksonville, put Othello in Springfield on…read moreyour list. This hidden gem offers an intimate indoor dining room along with a charming outdoor patio. I highly recommend making a reservation, as seating is limited. Othello is a tapas-style restaurant, and we loved ordering a variety of dishes to share around the table. It was the perfect way to experience different flavors, and every dish we tried was beautifully prepared, fresh, and packed with flavor. Even the less adventurous eaters in our group left impressed. Some of our favorites included the whipped feta (don't skip the bread for dipping!), the roasted half chicken, and the butterflied branzino, which was perfectly cooked with a delicious char and bright, fresh flavors. Every plate that came to the table looked as incredible as it tasted. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy to answer any questions about the menu. One thing to know before you go: the chef has a very specific vision for each dish and generally does not allow substitutions or modifications. For example, one person in our group wanted the aioli removed from the tuna, but the dish was only served as designed. It's something to keep in mind if you have picky eaters or dietary preferences. We were so full after sharing so many plates that we had to pass on dessert, but that's just another reason to come back. Othello delivers a memorable dining experience with creative flavors, excellent service, and a fun, shareable menu. We'll definitely be returning.

    Amazing culinary experience from start to finish! Our group of 4 enjoyed sharing harissa and…read moreza'atar bread with feta and hummus, tuna and the carrot salad. We then went for the lamb shank for our main course. 1 order of the shank at that point was enough for all of us. Everything was absolutely delicious! Everyone enjoyed their drinks as well. Service was impeccable. As soon as we arrived we were greeted warmly. We arrived early thinking we could sit at the bar but unfortunately seats at the bar are also reserved so best to avoid coming early for your reservation since there is no room to hang out inside. Luckily you could order drinks and they'd bring them out front to you! Once seated you can take in the beauty of the restaurant itself. Serene indoor area and a lovely outside courtyard as well. It's absolutely beautiful outside too. Nestled in a residential neighborhood with plenty of street parking.

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    Beirut Restaurant & Spirits

    Beirut Restaurant & Spirits

    4.3
    (300 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Everything was spot on , the servings were huge I will be enjoying my Chicken Swarma Bowl for a…read morecouple a days . Anna was very sweet and efficient checking on us repeatedly. I definitely will be back and encourage you to try Beirut Restaurant you will be very pleased. Also want to add that the entire team works so well together , when Anna was busy Mayra filled in seamlessly. Great visit.

    I really wanted to love Beirut and will give it another chance, but my first impression wasn't…read moregreat. I came in as a solo diner and was seated quickly, although my table was kind of nestled underneath the high outdoor bar. That meant hearing some of the bartender's phone conversations. I ordered a glass of Lebanese rose wine and liked it! But my meal wasn't impressive. The vegetarian grape leaves (one of my favorite dishes, generally) were OK, although several were split up on my plate (but hey, it happens). I thought the flavor was underwhelming; there was a lot of acidity but nothing else. I also ordered a side of "extra crispy seasoned potato fries" which just turned out to be generic crinkle fries with salt. Definitely wouldn't order those again. I thought maybe there would be some sort of twist on them? The big frustration was service. The restaurant was far from full when I went -- I counted maybe a dozen seated tables. After I finished eating, I spent more than 30 minutes trying to get my waiter's attention to get my check even as I sat with my plates pushed away, glasses empty, and credit card out. He walked by multiple times to wait on and check with other tables, and I saw at least five other employees working in the front of house and walking by me. Even when I got his attention for the check, it took quite a few minutes to get it, despite him walking out to other tables. (Although I will note he seemed busier than the other employees!) My check before tip came to $24, which felt on the pricey side for what I got. I hope I'm wrong, but I got the vibe that I wasn't exactly their favorite type of guest -- a solo diner who wasn't smoking hookah. (I noticed another solo non-smoker go similarly unnoticed by staff.) Maybe they heavily favor regulars, too. But they weren't at capacity, and I'd have gotten out quicker had I been able to pay. Maybe it was just an off night. But it's just not a great feeling to be ignored.

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    904 Saffron

    904 Saffron

    4.5
    (88 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Tried 904 Saffron at FSCJ and was impressed by the variety on their menu. I decided on the lamb…read moregyro wrap with fries. After a short wait, my food was delivered, and I noticed a small container of red sauce included with the meal. I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I tried it with my fries. I originally thought it was curry, but it had more of a thin, runny consistency with a spicy kick. It worked okay with the fries, but I chose not to put it on the gyro. Unfortunately, the fries were the biggest disappointment. They were extremely salty and mostly made up of the small broken pieces you usually find at the bottom of the bag. The gyro itself was good, especially after adding some white sauce my friend received with her order. We ordered the exact same meal, so I was surprised that she received three sauces while I only received one. Overall, my first experience with 904 Saffron was lacking. Between the overly salty fries and the inconsistency with the orders, I expected a little more for a meal that cost over $15.e

    This food truck came to my work and I enjoyed my euro wrap. I guess I haven't read the menu…read morecarefully as I was expecting tzatziki sauce, but it was more of some sort of green sauce that was very good, but it was drenched in it. I was hoping for a bit more cucumber or tomato as pictured but overall the flavor was good and the euro meat was great. I liked the fries too, and the dipping sauce was nice. Food was very quick.

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    Food truck vibes on a Tuesday afternoon...yes! Please!!!

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